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WatchTime, established in 1999 by the Ebner Publishing Group, has grown into America's leading watch magazine and a global authority on fine wristwatches. The blog and magazine cater to watch enthusiasts, providing in-depth reviews, technology and design insights, and coverage of the watch industry. The publication prides itself on its impartial reporting, high-quality photography, and..
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4M ago
One could say it took me only one pandemic, one lunch and two attempts over the course of three years to finally convince Zen Love that he’d be the perfect fit for the editorial team at WatchTime. This October, Philly-based Zen Love has joined ..read more
WatchTime Blog
9M ago
First released by Tudor at Watches & Wonders 2024 is the Black Bay 58 GMT. The new watch is done in a 39mm case and takes cues from the golden age of air travel, being inspired by the classic Tudor ref. 7924 “Big Crown.” Joining the current Black Bay lineup, the novel Black Bay 58 GMT is all about old-school details paired with a case size beloved by enthusiasts and casual fans, alike. It’s really hard to find much fault with this new iteration as it nails just about every detail without being too saccharine or self-reverent in its nostalgic design.
Not just a shrunken down version of the ..read more
WatchTime Blog
9M ago
First launched at Watches & Wonders 2024 is the one of the more more experimental new timepieces from the famed watchmaker in the Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph ref. 5980/60G-001. The watch is a fresh face for the timepiece which takes the place of the now discontinued versions that came in red gold and two-tone models and were around for almost fourteen years.
The new Nautilus Flyback Chronograph takes a much more contemporary and casual approach with a white gold case and blue-gray opaline dial that is almost like a powdery take on the sunburst blue of the 5811. The classi ..read more
WatchTime Blog
10M ago
Watches and Wonders Geneva came to a close on Monday April 15, 2024, “setting both new records and a positive tone for the industry overall.”
Watches and Wonders took place in Geneva from April 9 to 15, 2024.
Some facts about this year’s event (provided by the organizer):
The event managed to attract over 49,000 unique visitors between April 9 and 15 (+14% vs. 2023), including 5,700 retailers and 1,500 journalists, who all came to see the new introductions from 54 brands.
Of the 19,000 tickets made available to the public (vs. 12,000 in 2023), once again 25% were sold to under-25s, with an av ..read more
Jaeger-LeCoultre Delights with New Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendars at Watches and Wonders 2024
WatchTime Blog
10M ago
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Ultra Thin timepieces need little introduction in the realms of high horology. As dubbed in the name, the most classic collection of the traditional Maison is distinguished by slim cases, sophisticated dials and, most importantly, bespoke movements entirely designed and produced in-house. It comprises of some of the most sought-after complications, grand and small, in gold and stainless steel cases.
Among them is the Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Calendar, which is unveiled in a new generation at this year’s Watches and Wonders. The latest executions feature a subtly m ..read more
WatchTime Blog
10M ago
Watch enthusiasts often have varied preferences when it comes to the inclusion of a date function on their timepieces. For some, a date function is a practical addition that enhances the utility of the watch. It provides quick access to the date without needing to pull out a smartphone or look for a calendar. This can be particularly useful in professional settings or during travel.
On the other hand, purists might prefer a watch without a date function. They often appreciate the clean, uncluttered aesthetic that a no-date watch offers. This motto rings also true for the new Tonda PF Micr ..read more
WatchTime Blog
10M ago
It was about time that Zenith finally completed its current collection with a watch that deserved to be called a diver: After a comparatively long hiatus, the Swiss brand has returned to “the deepest depths with the new Defy Extreme Diver, as well as a remake of one of the most sought-after vintage Zenith diver’s watches, the Defy Revival A3648.”
The modern Defy Extreme Diver comes in two dial executions with a 42.5mm angular case that is crafted in titanium (Grade 5), a metal that not only boasts a significant weight-to-strength ratio but is also highly resistant to corrosion. In a ..read more
WatchTime Blog
10M ago
It was 30 years ago that the Glashütte-based luxury watchmaker presented the first four timepieces since it had been re-founded – each with a bespoke movement that had been specially developed in-house, the Lange 1, the Arkade, the Saxonia, and the high-end complication Tourbillon Pour le Mérite, which featured a rare fusée-and-chain mechanism. The next chapter in this unparalleled success story of the renaissance of traditional Saxon fine watchmaking was marked by the legendary Datograph, a chronograph introduced five years later that was also developed under the aegis of Günter Blümlein (194 ..read more
WatchTime Blog
11M ago
IWC Schaffhausen is relaunching its entire Portugieser collection and adds three new dial colors at Watches & Wonders 2024. Hit the play button for a quick introduction:
The horological headliner is undoubtedly the new Portugieser Eternal Calendar (Ref. IW505701), a watch that can calculate leap years correctly until at least the year 3999 (sinceit has not yet been officially decided whether the year 4000 will be a leap year or not).
IWC Portugieser Eternal Calendar (Ref. IW505701)
A newly engineered 400-years gear ensures that the calendar automatically skips three leap years over four c ..read more
WatchTime Blog
1y ago
Should you happen to be in Zurich, Switzerland, these days: the Kunsthaus (which is only a couple of minutes away from the must-see Beyer Museum at Bahnhofstrasse) is hosting an exhibition about the various aspects of time until January 14, 2024.
For those unfamiliar: the Kunsthaus Zürich is home to one of Switzerland’s most important art collections, with around 4’000 paintings and sculptures as well as 95’000 prints and drawings from the 13th century to the present day. While around 1’000 art works are on permanent display, the special exhibition can be visited until January 14, 2024.
“Fro ..read more