In the wake of last year’s 60th anniversary of the Carrera, which TAG Heuer celebrated in grand style, the Swiss brand now presents the Carrera Chronograph with a teal green dial with the so called “Dato” style at this year’s LVMH Watch Week. This special layout,...
Dating back to 1975, the Bulgari Bulgari is an instantly recognizable watch that turns fifty years old next year. One can assume the brand will do something extra special to mark that occasion (my fingers crossed for a reissue of the...
Every year the colorful animal kingdom of the Chinese calendar inspires a select circle of manufacturers to create artistic limited editions. As the Year of the Wood Dragon which will kick off on on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, and...
From February 12 to 24,Omegawill auction elevenMoonSwatch Moonshine Goldsuitcases in cooperation withSotheby’s, each containing all of the elevenOmega x Swatch “Mission to Moonshine Gold”timepieces that have been introduced to date. This is the very first time that these rare...
The dragon is truly making a grand entrance on the dials of luxury watches this year. Hublot, too, pays tribute to the Chinese New Year heralding the Year of the Dragon with a special edition, the Spirit of Big Bang Titanium...
It has been just about a decade since Zenith released their previous El Primero Triple Calendar Chronograph Caliber 410, but the watchmaker may have outdone itself with this new iteration debuted at LVMH Watch Week. The new Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar comes in an excellently proportioned 38mm...
TAG Heuer gave the people what they want (more thoughtful small watches) this LVMH Watch Week with the release of a new Aquaracer Professional Solargraph watch in 34mm steel cases. Adding to the existing collection of 40mm pieces, these...
As more and more of today’s consumers look for watches that make a truly personal statement, the art of customization is in rising demand. In this feature from the archives, WatchTime contributor and author Roberta Naas offers one of...
Glashütte Original presents a new, limited edition of the Lady Serenade for Valentine’s Day 2024. This exquisite timepiece combines a shimmering rose tone with the brilliance of radiant diamonds. The polished stainless steel case, measuring 36mm in diameter, is adorned with 52...
Longines has long been a stalwart in the history of Swiss watchmaking. Since its establishment in 1832, the brand with the winged hourglass in its logo has consistently set benchmarks across all domains of horology. Its repertoire includes robust diver’s...
First introduced in 1967, the Doxa SUB ranks among the most famous historic diver’s watches. With its signature orange dial, the timepiece introduced some groundbreaking features, such as a unidirectional rotating bezel with dual dive time and depth indications to ensure a...
Luxury watch brands often release special editions to commemorate Chinese New Year, incorporating design elements and symbols associated with the zodiac sign of the year with unique features to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts. The Year of the Dragon...
Breitling announced a quartet of fresh interpretations of the Superocean Heritage ‘57, initially introduced in 2020, under the banner of the “Highlands Capsule Collection.” Exuding the vintage allure of the 1950s, these new creations boast a sleek 38mm case size and a slender...
For its 35th-anniversary celebration in 2023, Frederique Constant unveiled a series of limited-edition models, culminating in the Highlife Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar in stainless steel on the occasion of Citizen’s opening of its New York City Flagship store in December 2023. This haute-horlogerie model brings together two prestigious...
In the historic year of 1968, the Apollo 8 mission achieved a monumental feat by becoming the first human flight to orbit the Moon. As watch fans in general and Speedmaster fans in particular are well aware of on...
The Reverso by Jaeger-LeCoultre needs no introduction in the world of high horology. Initially created in 1931 to withstand the tough challenges of the polo sport, this art-deco inspired rectangular timepiece has charmed enthusiasts ever since, with various functions displayed on...
At last year’s Watches and Wonders, Zenith presented its historically inspired Pilot model in a completely new design, with two executions, the Pilot Automatic and the Pilot Big Date Flyback. They were available in stainless steel and ceramic cases, with diameters of 40mm...
The term icon is probably one of the most overrated words in watchmaking that is used the most. These days, it is even used in press releases of entirely new models by relatively new brands, making icons an honor...
Alpina has finally unveiled a long-awaited chronograph version of its Alpiner Extreme tool watch. Featuring contrasted sub-dials and two dial variations, the initial release of the Alpiner Extreme Chronograph Automatic includes two dial colors. First, a silver dial with black sub-dials, a...
Rado revives an iconic model from the 1980s, the rectangular Anatom, available in three different color ways as well as a limited special edition with diamond markers. The first Anatom was introduced to the market in 1983. Its name was derived...
Oris and the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), a partner of the Swiss brand, collaborated on a limited edition bronze version of the Big Crown Pointer Date. In tune with this history-charged timepiece, the bronze case of the Father Time Limited Edition has a diameter...
Last year, Blancpain and Swatch made literal waves with the Blancpain x Swatch Scuba Fifty Fathoms, with the affordably-focused series based upon Blancpain’s legendary Fifty Fathoms diver’s watch introduced in 1953. Presented in lightweight, yet resistant Bioceramic, it was offered in five different colors,...
In celebration of their decades-long partnership dating back to the year 1925, Wempe and Longines are launching a special edition of the Longines Spirit Zulu Time. This GMT watch, reintroduced by the Swiss brand in 2021, also traces its origins to 1925 when it...
Introduced in 2020, the Blast Tourbillon stands as a symbol for Ulysse Nardin’s technical excellence and stunning design approach. Featuring an angular and disruptive style, its genuine movement and the bold X structure of the dial beautifully exemplifies the avant-garde spirit...
When it comes to Omega, a lot of focus is on the Speedmaster and Seamaster. While these are rightly so amazing collections, for quite some time now, the Omega universe rests on four pillars, with the other two being the...
Breaking news fromLVMH Watches:Frédéric Arnault,who joinedTAG Heuerin 2017, and becameCEOof the traditionavant-garde brandin 2020, is appointedCEO of LVMH Watches,in charge ofHublot, TAG HeuerandZenith.He will report toStéphane Bianchi, CEO ofLVMH Watches & Jewelry Division. “After successfully driving the transformation and...
The Overseas Collection represents Vacheron Constantin’s ideals of a modern-day luxury sports watch. Subtly reworked in 2016, it not only boasts a robust design— including various tool-free interchangeable straps— but also features a distinctive silhouette. The collection also, of course, features sophisticated in-house...
Union Glashütte introduces an enticing update to its Noramis line as the year comes to a close. Expanding upon the brand’s first water sports watch unveiled in 2021, the German watchmaker now offers three chronographs with captivating color variations: blue,...
Oak & Oscar Founder Chase Fancher is not only really into watches, but also about good bourbon and whiskey. In fact, he used it even in the brand name, as ‘oak’ refers to the oak barrels these spirits get their...
In the realm of watches, the three-letter acronym “GMT,” representing “Greenwich Mean Time,” requires no introduction. For aficionados, it could equally signify “grand, magnificent, and timeless,” encapsulating the convenience of displaying dual time zones in a singular timepiece. Even...