As one of the founders of Bell & Ross, Carlos Rosillo is a man with an impressive track record. Driven by a deep passion for watchmaking, he has led the brand to become one of the staples of the contemporary...
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The name Porsche needs little explanation, whether in the world of sports cars or in the realms of sports chronographs. Celebrating 75 years of legendary roadsters, Porsche Design launches the Chronograph I – 75 Years Porsche Edition. Limited to just 476 pieces,...
Simply beautiful or beautifully simple? Both statements are true of the Orion from Nomos Glashütte, because minimalism is the essence of this classic that was introduced more than 25 years ago. Now, the manufacture is expanding the collection with three limited...
For the latest addition to Bremont’s manufactured movement series, the caliber ENG300, the British watchmaker created an extreme test environment for the model to endure prior to its debut. Created in partnership with British aviation company Martin-Baker, modeled the intense circumstances...
Raymond Weil has always had a knack for making watches that have something different. They love to play with details and are not afraid to plot their own course. This is also clearly visible with the new Freelancer Automatic Bi-Compax Chronograph,...
This year G-Shock is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the release of its now iconic Frogman collection with the debut of the GW8230NT-4. The fiery red execution is the second model from the brand to commemorate the 1993 original, and it takes direct inspiration...
Drumroll please: Today, Rolex has unveiled a new variant of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, created to honor the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance motor race. Manufactured in white gold, the latest iteration of this legendary chronograph watch sports...
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Mark series, IWC Schaffhausen launches a new execution of the Pilot’s Watch Mark XX with a silver-plated dial. The high-contrast black numerals and indices and the triangular index at 12 o’clock have been slightly reworked so they stand...
In 2022,Porsche Designis paying tribute to some of its most iconic product creations. Among them is a faithful re-edition of “the first all-black chronograph” from 1972, the legendaryChronograph 1. In 1972,Professor Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” Porsche, the visionary behind the...
The Aquis Date is one of Oris’s most successful watches. The latest addition, the Aquis Date 36.5mm, upholds this reputation and adds a colorful appeal with its mother-of-pearl dial. The new release is comprised of three stainless steel models sporting a blue,...
MeisterSinger created a stir when first introducing the Bell Hora three years ago thanks to its unusual sonnerie au passage chiming complication. Exactly on the hour, this timepiece produces a friendly chime, alerting the wearer to the passing of time without having to look...
Photos by Marcus Krüger. IWC reduced the size of its iconic Big Pilot’s Watch by 3 mm, cleaned up the dial and installed a new in-house movement. Does this innovative model make the grade? We took it apart to...
Panerai is known for being conservative when it comes to color. That makes its three new additions to the Luminor Due 38mm collection are all the more refreshing. The timepieces feature the brand’s signature sandwich dials in modern pastel light blue, green,...
In recent years, there has been a trend in watch design towards smaller case sizes, even in sports watches, with the latest example being the Breitling Classic AVI collection. First introduced in 2021 in 46mm cases, the historically inspired collection of pilot’s...
Bulova introduces three new elegant models in its Curv Collection, which, as the name suggests, houses the brand’s proprietary curved quartz chronograph movement. A marvel of technical engineering, it is distinguished by a sleek ergonomic design that allows for a slightly...
Dive watches from Rolex are highly sought after. And it’s no wonder with such an exciting history, a number of noteworthy collaborations, unique designs and robust, accurate in-house movements. We explore the various models in this feature from the WatchTime archives....
While there are, without a doubt, collectors that focus on a single type of movement, I have learned to love them all. There is an almost intimate feeling when you turn the crown to wind the mainspring with a...
In addition to the new 42mm version of the Classic AVI 42 released earlier this week, Breitling is launching a special limited edition ref. 765 AVI 1964 Re-Edition. This pilot’s watch collection was first introduced in 1953 as the ref. 765 AVI, also known...
With summer in full swing, we take a dive back in time and have a closer look at this year’s line-up of retro-styled diver’s watches. Symbolizing robustness, discovery and adventure, diver’s watches in general leave a striking impression on...
In the four decades of its existence, the G-Shock has become one of the most recognizable in the watch industry, and for good reason. With a tough DNA backed by robust and versatile design, Casio’s G-Shock delivers reliable timekeeping functionality, all...
Swiss watchmaker Oris was founded nearly 120 years ago on June 1, 1904, a date which has become quite significant for the brand in more ways than one. To commemorate the registration of the brand, Oris releases a special, 250-piece limited...
German watch brand Laco is known for its pilot watches, which have a long tradition rooted in so called “B-Watches”, or observation timepieces used by military pilots. Now the brand introduces a new colorway in its budget-friendly Augsburg and Aachen collections. The two models, named...
Photos by Olaf Köster. Without much fanfare, Tudor has elevated the Black Bay to the status of a Master Chronometer. This classic timepiece now upholds one of the strictest qualitative and technological standards in the watch industry. And the new Black Bay...
For French watchmaker Pequignet, the Royale Saphir is signature of the brand’s haute horlogerie capabilities. It originally debuted in 2019 adorned in a bright blue hue with a design that highlights the three counters of the legendary triple jump date on the...
While stainless steel is, for many, the preferred material for luxury sports watches, gold still has its fans. In fact, after a decade or two of pink gold being on the rise, it is now yellow gold that is...
We answer your FAQs about water resistance, dive bezels, depth gauges, and more about divers’ watches in this feature from the WatchTime archives. How water resistant should a dive watch be?Some manufacturers say that their watches with a water-resistance rating of...
The world of watches is far richer than just brands and clients. Its fabric is made of remarkable people who all express their passion for the topic in their own unique way. Recently I had the privilege of talking...
Cartier’s Privé collection is quite coveted, being developed annually as a series of limited-edition numbered watches that the brand refers to as “the collectors’ collection.” It features the maker’s most iconic and legendary models, now including the Tank Normale. As the...
In 2022, Bulgari celebrated the 10th anniversary of its award-winning Octo collection with the Italian maison’s eighth world record, the thinnest mechanical watch ever produced. Meet the 1.8-mm thick Octo Finissimo Ultra. 1.80 mm.One point eight millimeters for the watch as a whole, from...
Can a watch be very recognizable yet still mark a new chapter for a brand? With the new De Bethune DB28xs Starry Seas, we can answer that question with a firm yes. As part of the DB28 collection, it features movable...