Set Up For Greatness: A. Lange & Söhne Introduces Grand Lange 1 With a Reduced Case Height at Watches & Wonders 2022 Demonstrating that in haute horlogerie true greatness lies in reduction, A. Lange & Söhne presents the new generation of the Grand Lange 1. The Glashütte fine watchmaking icon, which has been part of the German brand’s collection since 2003 and was equipped with its proprietary movement in 2012, is now presented with a gray dial... Read the article Mar 30, 2022 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,... Read the article Jun 20, 2024 by WatchTime
The Rolex GMT-Master II Takes Off With New Bezel and Case Design at Watches & Wonders 2022 With its crown and crown guard positioned on the left side of the case and a new green and black ceramic bezel, the latest version of the GMT-Master II is probably the biggest surprise of all Rolex releases at this year’s Watches & Wonders. As is de rigueur for the Swiss brand, the moulded, recessed... Read the article Mar 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
A Watch With Secrets: Cartier Unveils Masse Mystérieuse at Watches & Wonders 2022 Cartier, the undisputed master of mysterious timekeepers and the illusion of flying hands since 1912, when the French Maison partnered with the ingenious watchmaker Maurice Couet, unveils the Masse Mysteriéuse, a spectacular haute-horlogerie wristwatch that makes us rethink the perception of time. Its movement is not only miniaturized into a semi-circle, but also transformed into... Read the article Mar 30, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Countdown To Watches & Wonders 2022 Watches and Wonders Geneva will open its doors this Wednesday at 8.30 am, for what promises to be the largest watchmaking summit ever held in Geneva: “After two years of pandemic and 100% digital editions, it was important to be able to gather again the main actors of our industry. For the first in-person event... Read the article Mar 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Breitling Introduces the New Navitimer Squad with the AOPA Logo, Colorful Dials, and More (with Live Photos) Breitling celebrates the 70th anniversary of the iconic Navitimer with a redesigned collection that comes with colorful dials and a subtle redesign. The Navitimer B01 Chronograph is now also available in an additional case size of 41mm. In 1952, Willy Breitling developed a chronograph with a circular slide rule on the outer flange that allowed... Read the article Mar 29, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
A Date, On and Off: Armin Strom Introduces the Orbit (with Live-Photos) Independent Swiss watchmaker Armin Strom offers an exciting take on the date display. The Orbit, a 43.5mm stainless-steel timepiece to be introduced in the Carré des Horlogers exhibition, features a central hand that points to the numbers 1 to 31, which are prominently displayed on the bezel. The precise indication and secure setting of this... Read the article Mar 28, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
In the Details: Introducing the Breguet Marine Hora Mundi 5557 Although the watch year is still young, Breguet’s new Marine Hora Mundi might be the most impressive GMT watch of 2022. While this complication is often presented with refined craftsmanship depicting a world map on the dial, Breguet pulled out all the stops with this watch face. It offers an incredibly detailed interpretation of the... Read the article Mar 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Citizen Launches Two New Promaster Watches Inspired by the 1977 Challenge Diver The kinds of stories the two new Citizen Promaster watches can tell is one that enthusiasts love. Legend has it that in 1983, a Citizen diver’s watch was found on Long Reef Beach in Australia. The Challenge Diver, debuted in 1977, was covered with barnacles after having been submerged in the Pacific Ocean, but the... Read the article Mar 26, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Crossing Lanes: The Citizen x Nissan Z / Fairlady Z Sees Its Global Debut (with Hands-On Photos) Earlier this year, Citizen made news in international markets with the debut of one of its first novelties of the year, the Citizen x Nissan Z / Fairlady Z. As its name indicates, the watch is a collaboration piece designed with the Japanese automaker Nissan, with the aesthetic taking its direct cues from the iconic... Read the article Mar 25, 2022 by Caleb Anderson
Bronze Meets Sport in Mühle-Glashütte’s Latest, the ProMare Go Bronze Mühle-Glashütte, a German watch brand that has been based in this famous horological town since 1869 and is a specialist of maritime timekeeping, introduces a special edition of its ProMare sports timepiece, the new ProMare Go Bronze. Limited to 300 specimens, the robust yet elegant sports watch is housed in a bronze case, sports-ready and... Read the article Mar 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Purple Panda and California Blue: Czapek Expands the Faubourg de Cracovie with a LE Duo In terms of color, the year 2022 has been a good one so far. We have already seen a plethora of cool colorways in entirely new watch models and in variations of existing ones. Czapek & Cie. also refreshens one of their classics, the Faubourg de Cracovie chronograph, with two new color options, one with... Read the article Mar 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Meet the “MoonSwatch:” Omega and Swatch Join Forces for a New Collection It’s an unexpected collaboration, but one to please Omega and Swatch fans, alike. The two Swatch Group brands came together for a very cool take on the Moonwatch and to make this highly sought-after classic accessible to a wider audience. Outer space inspired a new collection of eleven Bioceramic quartz chronographs named after the planets... Read the article Mar 24, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Longines Flies the Straits With the Spirit Zulu Time Pilot’s watches are among the most popular of all types of timepieces, offering high functionality, robustness and sporty/casual charisma. Marrying yesteryear’s styles with today’s state-of-the-art technical advancements, vintage-style pilot’s are particularly sought after, and even more so if they have a GMT function. Offering the indication of three time zones and tasteful looks as well as... Read the article Mar 23, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Back to the Roots: Alpina Redesigns the Startimer Collection Pilot’s watches rank among the most sought-after timepieces. Harking back to the pioneering days of aviation, these timekeepers still exude a spirit of adventure and audacity today, although the make and inner workings are much more advanced than yesteryear. Among the first manufacturers of pilot’s watches and a onetime supplier of military aviation, Alpina introduces... Read the article Mar 22, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Bulgari: Octo Finissimo Ultra, the Thinnest Mechanical Wristwatch Bulgari celebrates the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Octo collection with the Italian maison’s eight world record, the thinnest mechanical watch ever produced. Meet the 1.8-mm thick Octo Finissimo Ultra (Ref. 103611): 1.80 mm for the watch as a whole, from the caseback to the top of the sapphire crystal. That’s exactly half the height... Read the article Mar 22, 2022 by Roger Ruegger
Diving Into Color: Tutima Glashütte Refreshes the M2 Seven Seas S with a Stunning Red Dial The so-called degradé dials with a gradient from light to dark are a particular type of colored dials that has become increasingly popular in recent years. For the most part, the spectrum ranges from blue to green to earthy hues. Tutima Glashütte recently added a bright red degradé dial to its M2 Seven Seas S... Read the article Mar 21, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Sponsored: G-SHOCK Elevates an Icon with the MRGB5000 In an ode to the iconic, original design of the very first Casio G-SHOCK, the famed Japanese maker now unveils the latest addition to its luxuriously minded MR-G series in the new MRGB5000. The new timepiece is the first watch in the MR-G line to feature a design inspired by the first G-SHOCK, the 1983... Read the article Mar 21, 2022 by WatchTime
Beautiful in Bronze: Bell & Ross Releases New BR 03-92 Diver Brown Bronze Readability, functionality, precision and reliability in all elements and even under the most extreme conditions are the guiding principles behind most timepieces from Bell & Ross. Their unmistakable design is inspired by cockpit instruments and, despite their robustness and tool-watch character, they radiate a particular masculine elegance that even some female watch lovers cannot resist.... Read the article Mar 19, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Seiko Launches Limited Edition Prospex Speedtimer as a Tribute to the World Athletics Championships 2022 As a tribute to the World Athletic Championships which will take place in Eugene, Oregon, from July 15 – July 24, Japanese watchmaker Seiko launches the Prospex Speedtimer Limited Edition Chronograph. Serving as the official timekeeper for the event, Seiko will keep the scope of the launch, with an availability of only 400 pieces worldwide... Read the article Mar 18, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
Stargazing on the Dial: MeisterSinger Releases a Limited Edition of the Astroscope Those who are familiar with the German watch brand know that it has made a reputation with their single-hand wristwatches indicating the time in five-minute increments. While this concept seems minimalistic and is intended to do so, it is quite amazing how MeisterSinger varies the topic, not only in beautiful colorways but also by adding... Read the article Mar 17, 2022 by Sabine Zwettler
