World War I coincided with the breakthrough of the wristwatch. New and trailblazing designs followed in each subsequent decade. From the WatchTime archives, here are our highlights, from the beginning
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Those who are familiar with the German watch brand know that it has made a reputation with their single-hand wristwatches indicating the time in five-minute increments. While this concept seems
Launched two years ago, Seiko’s Presage Sharp Edged series has been characterized by its combination of traditional mechanical watchmaking with a distinctively modern Japanese style. It offers the finesse of
At the end of this month, the eyes of the watch world will be once again aimed at Geneva, where Watches & Wonders will finally take place with a physical
When watch companies collaborate with artists and designers, expect to see exciting results: we showcased six of them a few years back. As this year’s Art Basel Miami event wraps
Chronograph (stopwatch), chronometer (precision certificate), tourbillon (an escapement to increase accuracy) and Geneva Waves (a traditional Swiss decoration technique): the horological dictionary is full of terminology that gets enthusiasts excited
Criticism and watch journalism have always been on edge with one another. One could argue that there is a great dependency between the writing press and the watch brands. Even
Tissot again adds to its successful PRX collection that was introduced two years ago. This time, two chronograph executions will join the family that breathes new life into an iconic
Ineichen Auctioneers’ March 2022 sale, La Vie en Rose, saw two F.P.Journe collectors’ pieces achieve eye-watering hammer prices on March 12: Top lots included the Chronomètre à Résonance Sincere Limited
From April 6 to 23, 2022, Patek Philippe will present its Rare Handcrafts 2022 Exhibition at its historic headquarters on Rue du Rhône in Geneva. The nearly 60 Rare Handcrafts
The minute repeater is still one of the most coveted complications. It is challenging to make, and not that many brands even do so. With the brands that have them
Bremont has unveiled its new releases for 2022. Among the line-up is the Supermarine Descent II, a striking addition to its renowned Supermarine 500 collection, which is water-resistant to 500 meters
The crisis in Ukraine has upturned the lives of many millions of people. Here are three initiatives that aim to help: RedBar: #WatchFamforUkraine RedBar today announced a charity watch auction (30 auction lots are already committed
Ready to “spring forward?” As we inch toward spring, it’s time to change our watches and clocks again. Standard time will give way to daylight saving time on March 13
With a sophisticated color scheme that reflects both the water and land theme, Omega’s latest additions to the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M collection live up to their name: Fans can
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