As a family business based in Pforzheim, one of the centers of German watchmaking, Circula has been producing distinctive, precise and reliable functional watches for more than 60 years. The watches are robust and suitable for all adventures – on land,...
While color in all its shades was the order of the day at this year’s Watches and Wonders, there were also some sophisticated newcomers with black dials. Among them is Chopard’s L.U.C Quattro Spirit 25, an excellent jumping-hour complication that combines an...
Dresden, known as the “Florence on the Elbe river” for its stunning architectural and artistic treasures, is a city brimming with history, culture, and natural beauty. Located on the banks of the Elbe River in the state of Saxony,...
Global watch and jewelry retailer Wempe launches the latest iteration of its “Signature Collection” with Girard-Perregaux. The “Signature Collection” is a series of limited-edition and exclusive timepieces created in collaboration with the world’s finest watchmakers and available only at Wempe. The latest release with...
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...
Patek Philippe’s 6301P features not only a grande sonnerie with a petite sonnerie and a minute repeater, it also comes with a patented “seconde morte” jumping subsidiary seconds. We delve into its many complexities in this feature from our archives. Patek Philippe Ref. 6301P Grande...
One of the most buzzed about releases from Watches & Wonders 2024 was the Cartier Santos-Dumont Rewind watch. Personally one of my favorite watch releases from the brand in recent memory, the Rewind is a classic Santos-Dumont with the whimsical twist of telling the...
While many new releases at Watches and Wonders 2024 were variations on existing models or reinterpretations of popular designs, Bremont surprised attendees at the start of this month with a completely new collection of tool watches called Terra Nova. Inspired by military pocket watches...
In what is sure to be one of the more buzzworthy releases of the year, TAG Heuer has just partnered up with fashion retailer Kith to revive the very first Formula 1 watch. Dating back to 1986, the original Formula 1 was the bright and...
For its 175th anniversary last year, Ulysse Nardin introduced an impressive fleet of Marine Torpilleur limited editions. In this latest visit to our esteemed archives, WatchTime sets sail in this latest visit to our archives with the Marine Tourpilleur Chronograph, which also has...
Whether you’re dressing for an important party or a business lunch, a dress watch is always a safe bet. Also known as a suit watch, these three- or two-handed timepieces are ideal because they are subtle yet stylish and...
While the plethora of introductions at Watches and Wonders 2024 were additions to existing collections, Hermès surprised with an entirely new watch collection, the Hermès Cut. With a modest diameter of 36 millimeters, the women’s casual three-handed stainless steel timepiece could also appeal to...
The trend towards smaller and slimmer cases continues unabated in watchmaking, even in the realms of diver’s watches. The downsizing of this watch type poses a particular challenge to engineers, since the smaller the case, the more difficult it...
With the Kodo Constant-force Tourbillon, Grand Seiko demonstrated its outstanding technical expertise at Watches and Wonders 2022. With a charming understatement, the Japanese luxury watch brand called this mechanical masterpiece its “first mechanical complication.” Well, its two sophisticated mechanisms, originally designed to...
The Santos watch was conceived by Louis Cartier in 1904 to help aviators tell time when airborne. Since then, this pioneering timekeeper which was one of the first wristwatches in history, has become a true icon. Its signature features...
Tudor celebrates its iconic Black Bay watch this year with a new all-gold version. Launched at Watches and Wonders 2024, the Black Bay 58 18k is presented in a 38mm satin-brushed yellow gold case and complemented by a solid gold three-link bracelet. The...
Following a welcome return to the world of yachting with last year’s release of the Carrera Skipper Chronograph in steel, TAG Heuer unveils a new version of this maritime-inspired watch, this time setting sail in a 39mm rose gold case that is water...
Once an apprentice to the revered George Daniels, Roger W. Smith is considered the greatest British watchmaker today. A protégé of the esteemed George Daniels, Roger W. Smith has assumed the mantle of Britain’s preeminent watchmaker for close to a decade...
One of the most classic introductions at this year’s Watches and Wonders is an annual calendar complication by Laurent Ferrier. Available in stainless steel and pink gold with a gray-blue opaline or a vertical satin-finish silver dial, the elegant Classic Moon lives up to...
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...
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 Oxygen Deep 4810. With a water resistance rating of an astounding 4,810 meters, the Iced Sea 0 Oxygen Deep 4810 is designed to withstand the extreme
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...
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...
The Ulysse Nardin Freak S was one of the most captivating releases of 2022 for me. Perhaps the timing was just right for such an uninhibited and highly futuristic design after two years of watch trade shows being digital, but it...
This year at Watches and Wonders 2024, Vacheron Constantin is celebrating a significant milestone – the 20th anniversary of its Patrimony collection. The Patrimony, a prime example of Geneva’s finest watchmaking, is renowned for its perfectly balanced and sophisticated simplicity. Its design, inspired by...
After celebrating its 60th anniversary last year, TAG Heuer’s legendary Carrera remains in the fast lane in 2024. The Carrera Chronograph unveiled at this year’s Watches and Wonders comes with a sought-after panda-dial layout referring to the historic 7753 SN – S stands for silver, N for...
As part of its partnership with the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli America’s Cup team, Panerai is presenting the Submersible QuarantaQuattro Luna Rossa Ti-Ceramitech watches, PAM01466 and PAM01543, at this year’s Watches and Wonders. As the name suggests, the case is made of a new material: Ti-Ceramitech....
In a collaboration that marks a first in the brand’s history, Beauregard, under the creative leadership of its founder Alexandre Beauregard, joined forces with the legendary independent master watchmaker Vianney Halter to present the brand’s first gent’s watch at this year’s Watches and Wonders:...
32 years young and yet a classic of German watchmaking— the Tangente has been the face of Nomos Glashütte since the brand debuted in 1992. As a timepiece from the very beginning, it combines all the characteristic features that lovers appreciate about the...
At Baseworld 2016, Chanel, widely known for its iconic ladies’ watches and métiers d’art timepieces, introduced its first model designed specifically for men, aptly named Monsieur de Chanel. Equipped with a genuine hand-wound movement with a 3-day power reserve, the newcomer featured a...