Perhaps MeisterSinger‘s most robust model to date, the Unomat offers a water resistance up to 30 bars, magnetic field protection, an extra-strong case back, a screw-down crown, and flank protection. Protected by a striking case, it stands out from the brand’s catalog,...
Sustainability is the topic of the hour. But how committed is the watch industry to ethical and ecological responsibility? We explore several interesting solutions in this feature from the WatchTime archives. First, the good news: when you buy a...
The retro diver watch aesthetic is at its best with the Mido Ocean Star Tribute Special Edition. Combining vintage looks with modern-day features, the diver is water resistant up to a pressure of 20 bar (200 m / 660 ft). Characterized...
Channelling refined design with high precision, Longines‘ Flagship line was one of the brand’s most sought-after timepieces in the 1950s. This winning combination of first class mechanics and elegance has hardly changed over the last sixty years. Now, the winged hourglass brand...
Patek Philippe introduced the Nautilus in 1976. Since then, it’s become one of the brand’s most sought-after watches. In this feature from the WatchTime archives, we trace the evolution of the Nautilus through its 40+-year history. When Patek Philippe introduced the Nautilus...
In 1976, TAG Heuer introduced its Monza model, named for the world-famous Italian Formula 1 racetrack. Forty years later, the Monza Calibre 17 recalls the glory days of racing while offering a great deal more than retro design. Read on for an in-depth...
To celebrate the company’s 135th anniversary, Carl F. Bucherer is reissuing a classic that impressed with its understated elegance and high precision in the 1960s. With attention to detail, the Heritage Chronometer Celebration revives the sleek, frill-free design of that decade. The result...
Just released by Oris is the new Hank Aaron Limited Edition Big Crown Pointer Date, a namesake tribute to the late American icon and Atlanta Braves Hall-of-Famer, Hank Aaron. The Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation partnered with Oris on this limited...
With the Lange 1 Time Zone, premiered in 2005, A. Lange & Söhne presented their vision of a high-end GMT watch of Glashütte provenience. Adding to its functionality is a newly developed caliber that indicates the daylight-saving time. This second generation was originally...
British watchmaking is making a strong comeback, and one of the forces behind this is Garrick, founded by David Brailsford and Simon Michlmayr. With an annual production of around 50 pieces a year, they are by no means a threat...
Zenith unveils three new boutique-exclusive editions of the DEFY Skyline in 41mm and 36mm, each with metallic ice-blue dials. Their sunray-brush finish is enhanced by the brand’s hallmark pattern of four pointed-stars. Each case is water-resistant to 100 meters and distinguished by...
Norqain welcomes summer with the combination of two of its most popular timepieces in two very cool hues, turquoise and burgundy. The new Wild One Skeleton comes in an ultra-light case made of the brand-exclusive carbon fiber-based “Norteq” material. Ticking inside is...
Drawing inspiration from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s round watches from the 1950s and 1960s, the Master Control collection beautifully symbolizes the Grande Maison’s technical expertise and savoir-faire in respect to sophisticated design. The Swiss manufacture now introduces an eye-catching new variation to it: the Master Control Chronograph Calendar in pink...
German watchmaker MeisterSinger has become renowned for their mechanical single-hand watches that blend impressive design with high-quality craftsmanship. The design style is calm and uncomplicated, providing a simplified display of hours and minutes, thereby avoiding the potential rush of trying to...
Since the early 20th century, Junghans has been manufacturing mechanical on-board watches that were used in both airships and airplanes to determine the duration of flights, and were thus indispensable navigation instruments. The Black Forest based watch factory reached another milestone...
Norqain, a relatively young Swiss brand that focuses on traditional mechanical watchmaking infused with sportiness and a penchant for the outdoors, this spring launched a limited edition of its Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm. This vintage inspired chronograph stages its tricompax...
At Watches and Wonders 2023, Chanel invited visitors on a journey through space and time with a Capsule Collection under the motto “Interstellar”. One highlight is the Lion Astroclock, which brings the celestial topic to life both allegorically and through exquisite finishing...
“The bad news is that time flies. The good news is that you are the pilot.” This saying about the fleeting nature of time and how to navigate it could be programmatic for IWC’s Big Pilot Watch Perpetual Calendar, a technically...
This year Seiko is celebrating the 55th anniversary of its Seiko 5 Sports collection with a special edition that brings back to life the original created in 1968. Taking direct inspiration from the initial model, the Seiko 5 Sports 55th Anniversary Limited Edition is presented...
Holthinrichs is a premium Dutch watch brand that started in 2016 but quickly made a name for itself by 3D printing its cases from metal. Founded by Michiel Holthinrichs, a trained architect with a passion for watches, these watches stand...
With its bold retro character, Hamilton’s latest iteration of the Pan Europ Automatic presents itself as a contemporary variant of its predecessor that first took to the skies in 1971. The latest timepiece addition to the Pan Europe series, it features a striking 42mm cushion-shaped...
The Citizen Series 8 collection of mechanical watches is known for its modern and sporty looks. It is now enriched by two new GMT watches that feature a high level of magnetic resistance. This complication is a premiere for the Series 8....
With the1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar, premiered in 2013,A. Lange & Söhneendowed three of the most sophisticated horological complications with the beautifully classic design of the 1815 product family. The equally rare and challenging combination of a split-seconds chronograph with...
Coralie Charriol is a woman who likes to make waves, whether it is standing on a surfboard, or guiding the brand that her father founded in 1983. While best known for its cable bracelet watches, Charriol has more to offer. Passionate...
The original Heuer Skipper was produced from 1968-1983 but the Carrera version was only in production for that first year before shifting to the Autavia case in 1969. For decades it was largely a forgotten esoteric regatta-timer but, as...
Releasing the PRX Powermatic 80 35mm, Tissot is the latest brand to introduce one of its bestsellers in a smaller case size. Inspired by a timepiece from 1978, this collection of stylish steel sport watches fitted with an integrated bracelet was revived...
With the Tangente neomatik 41 Update – Signature Collection, limited to 200 pieces, Wempe opens the next chapter in its collaboration with renowned watch brands. For the Signature Collection, the Hamburg-established, family-run jeweler partners with brands to reimagine their most iconic styles in...
In 2021, Seiko commemorated its 140th anniversary with the revival of one of its most sought-after timepiece from its archives, the King Seiko. The original was debuted in the early 1960’s and introduced in a refined version in 1965 that was distinguished...
As a collector of over twenty years, it cannot come as a surprise that I have builT up a good relationship with my watchmaker. As we are both in the same industry, only on different sides, we love to...
Of the various ongoing trends in the watch world, ever-improving power reserves in mechanical timepieces are among the most practical. With collectors often owning a variety of pieces they like to change in and out on a daily basis,...