Chronometer

Recalling a 1939 Original, Omega Introduces the Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition

Gold, silver and bronze medals are the most iconic rewards for sporting success. Now, Omega, the Official Timekeeper of Paris 2024 unveils a special edition honoring those coveted prizes at the Olympic Games. The new Omega Paris 2024 Bronze Gold Edition incorporates all of the three materials into one collectible design. This trio includes the...

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Jul 24, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

It’s Time – WatchTime New York 2024 Tickets On Sale Now!

After an incredible show in 2023, WatchTime New York, the premier collector’s event in North America, is set to return to Manhattan from October 18th to 20th, 2024. WatchTime New York 2024 promises to be even more spectacular, with the show marking the 25th anniversary of WatchTime and bringing together the world’s finest watchmakers, timepieces,...

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Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime

Chopard Unveils Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph with “La Gara” Dial

Chopard’s launch of a new Mille Miglia chronograph is a fixture in the annual calendar of watchmaking events. Since 1988, the Swiss manufacturer has been deeply involved in the Mille Miglia as a partner of the vintage car event which runs from Brescia to Rome and fans affectionately call “la corsa più bella del mondo”...

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Jul 3, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Omega Launches New Seamaster Aqua Terra in Honor of Armand Duplantis

Omega honors Armand Duplantis with a special edition of the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M. The Swedish pole vaulter broke the world record for the eighth time in his sporting career with a jump of 6.24 meters on April 20. The reigning world and Olympic champion has been one of the Swiss brand’s ambassadors since 2020....

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Jun 26, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Breitling Dives Deep and into Color with New Superocean Watches

With summer in full swing, Breitling is launching a new line-up of its Superocean collection of diver’s watches. The technical flagship is the Superocean Automatic 46 Super Diver, which has an impressive depth rating of 1,000 meters (3,300 ft), making it the deepest diving Superocean timepiece. In addition to this engineering feat, the titanium-clad watch...

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Jun 24, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Steel Meets Gold in Omega’s Latest Speedmaster Professional Moonwatches

Omega has once again captured the essence of sophistication and performance with the introduction of its new two-tone Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch models. Unveiled by acclaimed actor Barry Keoghan, who has recently joined the brand’s circle of friends, these timepieces combine the iconic legacy of the Speedmaster with a contemporary twist in a magnificent color scheme....

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Jun 19, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Bold, Bright, and Uniquely Triumph: Breitling Hits the Road with Chronomat B01 42 Triumph

Breitling and Triumph Motorcycles unveil their third collaboration that brings together the spirit of motorcycling and the world of watches. In 2024, the Chronomat, one of the Swiss brand best known timepieces, takes center stage. Launched in 1984, at the height of the thin quartz watch, Breitling made a bold bet on an impressively proportioned mechanical...

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Jun 14, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Time to Shine: New Colors for Three Cool Classics from Norqain, Baume & Mercier, and TAG Heuer

As the days grow longer and the sun climbs higher, some watch brands present a timely update to their palette. This summer, enthusiasts can look forward to a vibrant transformation of some popular timepieces. From the cool hues of ocean blues to subdued earthy shades and radiant copper, the latest color updates from Norqain, Baume...

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Jun 10, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Little Helpers: A Closer Look at Subdials

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in March 2022. Chronograph (stopwatch), chronometer (precision certificate), tourbillon (an escapement to increase accuracy) and Geneva Waves (a traditional Swiss decoration technique): the horological dictionary is full of terminology that gets enthusiasts excited but may mean very little to outsiders. However, some expressions are...

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May 21, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

The Beauty of Driving: Chopard Launches Mille Miglia GTS Automatic Chrono California Mille 33rd Edition

For the sixth consecutive year, Chopard proudly served as the Official Timekeeper of the 33rd annual California Mille, which took place last month from April 21 to 25. Inspired by the original Italian Mille Miglia open road race from Brescia to Rome (of which Chopard has also been a global sponsor since 1988), the California...

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May 3, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Diving Down Deeper: Montblanc Unveils Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810 at Watches and Wonders

Building on the success of the Iced Sea collection, Montblanc continues to push the boundaries of its technical prowess with the latest release unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2024, the Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810. With a water resistance rating of an astounding 4,810 meters, the Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810 is designed...

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Apr 15, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

Omega Establishes New Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute in the Laboratoire de Précision

Omega today announced the creation of a new chronometer testing institute, the Laboratoire de Précision, with two locations in Switzerland, one in Bienne and the other in Villeret. Similar to the COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres), which has been the number one institute for certifying chronometers for over 50 years, the Laboratoire de Précision...

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Apr 3, 2024 by Sabine Zwettler

In the Spotlight: Tudor Glamour Double Date

When talking about Tudor, conversations are usually aimed at the Black Bay, Pelagos, Ranger, or Royal collections, but the brand has more to show than these ranges alone. In the Glamour collection, Tudor offers an extensive array of watches with a sportive chic appearance. Among them the Glamour Double Date presents a particularly interesting proposition....

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Mar 19, 2024 by Martin Green

Testing the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150 M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 41 MM Ultra Light

This article was originally published in the May/June 2022 Issue of the WatchTime print magazine. With the Seamaster Aqua Terra Ultra Light, Omega put its focus on a sporty look and innovative light weight. A fresh look at every detail resulted in a number of horological innovations. The hand-wound movement is Omega’s first titanium caliber...

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Mar 9, 2024 by Martina Richter

WATCH TEST

Chasing Nostalgia: A Test of the Omega Speedmaster Racing

The Omega Speedmaster Racing Chronometer is in gear for a new generation of fans. We tested the current Speedmaster with a retro-inspired dial and the latest in watchmaking technology under the hood.

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Jan 12, 2024 by Alexander Krupp

Easy Rider: Reviewing the Tudor Black Bay Chrono

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2022. In 2021, in honor of its 50-year chronograph history, Tudor issued the Black Bay Chrono — a subtle combination of traditional aesthetics and modern watchmaking. With a slim case, dials with contrasting subdial counters, and a contemporary movement, it is more than...

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Jan 7, 2024 by Martina Richter

Master Moon: Testing the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer

This article is from the WatchTime Archives and was originally published in 2021. Omega kicked off the year 2021 with a bang by elevating the legendary Moonwatch to Master Chronometer. Although this watch is equipped with the latest movement technology, detailed observations in our test find that its exterior remains true to the design of...

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Nov 28, 2023 by Martina Richter

Universal Genius: Reviewing the Breitling Chronomat B01 Chronograph 42

The new Breitling Chronomat is an all-purpose sports watch that recalls the return of mechanical timekeeping in the 1980s and Breitling’s role as a chronograph pioneer. The unique Rouleaux bracelet brings a trendy retro look to the wrist, while modern manufacture Caliber 01 points the way toward the future. We review it in this feature...

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Nov 26, 2023 by Martina Richter

The Search for Ultimate Precision: Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer Tourbillon Limited Edition

Tourbillons symbolize the finesse of mechanics and the highest precision in timekeeping. Elevating this popular complication, which translates to “whirlwind,” is the flying tourbillon, showcasing this lightweight and filigree mechanism in all its glory. This masterpiece was invented in the 1920s by Alfred Helwig who taught at the German Watchmaking School in Glashütte, Germany. Now...

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Oct 21, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Introducing the Tissot Heritage 1938 Automatic COSC

Tissot is one of the great names in Swiss watchmaking, with a history spanning over 160 years. Founded in 1853 in the town of Le Locle in the Jura region, the company has consistently drawn attention with pioneering technology, such as the first antimagnetic wristwatch in 1930 and the first timepiece with touch technology just...

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Sep 29, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

Maritime Magnificence: Glashütte Original Sets Sail with New Senator Chronometer with Silver-Blue Dial

Developed in the 18th century, marine chronometers played a crucial role in shaping maritime history and enabling global exploration. Constructed to withstand the rigors of a seafaring environment, they counteracted the effects of a ship’s motion, temperature changes, and variations in atmospheric pressure. Before the technology’s invention, determining longitude at sea was a significant challenge,...

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Aug 17, 2023 by Sabine Zwettler

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