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First Look: 8 Watches to See at WatchTime New York 2026 - Eight standout releases headed to Gotham Hall this October

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Tool Watches

Luminox Navy SEAL 3500 "Semper Fortis" Honors the Spirit of "Ever Strong" - Inspired by the enduring values of the U.S. Navy

The new Luminox Navy SEAL 3500 "Semper Fortis" combines a full Carbonox design with a luminous dial message inspired by the enduring values of the U.S. Navy.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 26, 2026
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Sponsored: The Steel That Survived the Eastern Front - The Sopwith Aero Marquis Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Baltic Winter, limited to 55 pieces and now shipping

The Sopwith Aero Marquis Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Baltic Winter is forged from original Second World War cockpit armor plating. Limited to 55 pieces, it's priced at $4,900.
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WatchTime Team
Aug 20, 2026
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Watch Events
Lancaster Watch Weekend Brings Three Days of Horology to Pennsylvania This September - America’s watchmaking heart beats on
The event returns September 25–27 with exhibitions, workshops, collector gatherings, and a Sunday watch fair in the heart of American watchmaking history.
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Caleb Anderson
Aug 26, 2026
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Chronographs
Longines Reimagines the Master Collection - A monopusher and moonphase chronograph to know
Longines unveils a comprehensively redesigned Master Collection, highlighted by a monopusher and a moonphase chronograph.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 25, 2026
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Watch Events
WatchTime and Burdeen’s Jewelry Bring Collectors Together in Chicago - A photo report
More than 100 collectors gathered at Burdeen’s Jewelry in Chicago for an evening of new watches, brand presentations, cocktails, and conversation with WatchTime.
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WatchTime Team
Aug 25, 2026
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Patek Philippe

An In-Depth Look at Patek Philippe’s Annual Calendar - From Invention to Collection Cornerstone

Introduced in 1996, Patek Philippe’s annual calendar has become a cornerstone complication of the brand. From its origins as a novel alternative to perpetual calendars to its many evolutions across collections, we explore how it became an enduring signature of Patek Philippe.
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Martin Green
Aug 25, 2026
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Omega

The 38mm Omega Speedmaster Is Now More Moonwatch-Like Than Ever - There’s a lot to like about a smaller, automatic take on a midcentury tool-watch icon

The latest updates to the Omega Speedmaster 38 aren’t groundbreaking, but round subdials, revised proportions, and other Moonwatch-inspired details make the automatic “Speedy Reduced” more enthusiast-friendly.
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Zen Love
Aug 25, 2026
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Dive Watches

Blancpain Takes the Bathyscaphe back to 1968 for its 70th Anniversary - A vintage re-edition marking seven decades

For the legendary dive watch's anniversary, Blancpain revisits a landmark 1968 model with a vintage-inspired design and a 100-hour power reserve. Limited to 300 pieces, the new edition brings the beautifully raw historic character together with high-end contemporary watchmaking.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 24, 2026
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Hamilton

Why Every Watch Enthusiast Should Experience the Horological Americana of Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Hamilton’s history is just one reason the quaint Pennsylvania county of Lancaster beckons watch lovers.

From factory floors and museum vitrines to modern workshops and a one-of-a-kind boutique, Lancaster, Pennsylvania tells the deeper story of Hamilton, and further why this quiet county remains one of the most meaningful places in American watchmaking history.
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Zen Love
Aug 24, 2026
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Favre Leuba Deep Raider Day Date Green: wrist, title
Dive Watches
Favre Leuba: Deep Raider Day Date — A Dive Watch with a Golden Edge - Two-tone style meets 300-meter dive-watch capability
Favre Leuba gives the Deep Raider Day Date a more refined look with yellow gold PVD accents and three new dial options.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 24, 2026
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Sports Watches
Seven High-Performance Watches Built for the US Open - From center court to the stands, these watches are built to keep up
From Rolex and Richard Mille to Omega and De Bethune, these seven sports watches bring lightweight construction, shock resistance, and serious performance to the US Open.
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WatchTime Contributor
Aug 23, 2026
Czapek Promenade Transparencies Aqua Blue: wrist, title
Skeleton Watches
Czapek Promenade Transparencies Aqua Blue: A Mechanical Study in Blue - Skeletonized in aqua blue
Czapek presents the Promenade Transparencies Aqua Blue, pairing a blue-tinted sapphire crystal dial with a fully skeletonized manufacture movement.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 23, 2026
Patek Philippe Nautilus, platinum watch with in-house caliber
Automatic Watches
Watch Myths: 10 Misconceptions Even Collectors Believe - Myths and misconceptions
Many beliefs about mechanical watches sound convincing. Look more closely, however, and some of the watch world’s most persistent “truths” fall apart.
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Johannes Beer
Aug 22, 2026
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GMT Watches
Meet the Bell & Ross BR-05 GMT Green Steel - A fresh look for urban travel
Bell & Ross introduces the BR-05 GMT Green Steel, pairing the watchmaker's signature “circle within a square” design with a refined sage-green dial and a practical second-time-zone display.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 22, 2026
RZE Resolute Type A
Affordable Watches

Hands-On with the RZE Resolute Type A - A classic pilot’s watch formula gets a tougher, more colorful twist

The RZE Resolute Type A pairs a classic pilot’s watch layout with a lightweight titanium case, bold color options, and an automatic Miyota movement.
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Martin Green
Aug 21, 2026
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Dive Watches

Yema Brings Back the Superman Bronze CMM.10 in Three New Colors - Three new colors for Yema’s bronze Superman diver

The wonderfully retro Superman returns in bronze, combining professional diving capabilities with a vintage-inspired design and Yema’s French manufacture expertise.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 21, 2026
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Affordable Watches

A Bang for Your Buck: Ten watches That Don't Break the Bank - But still fulfill your watch-collecting soul

Collecting watches doesn’t have to be an expensive pursuit. These ten standout models prove you can get reliable movements, stylish designs, and even a touch of heritage — all without overspending.
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Martin Green
Aug 21, 2026
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Laurent Mekies - CEO & Team Principal at Oracle Red Bull Racing
Interview

Laurent Mekies on Time Pressure, Trust, and Verstappen's Contract Extension

Four years of Verstappen, one last time in Zandvoort: "There's always the next win" — Laurent Mekies in an exclusive interview. The Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal & CEO on victory, time, and responsibility.
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Daniela Pusch
Aug 21, 2026
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Interviews

Citizen Eco Drive
Inside the Evolution of the Citizen Eco-Drive and Its 50th Anniversary - An interview with Shoichiro Morita and Yoshihisa Yajima
Marking 50 years of Eco-Drive, Citizen reflects on its light-powered technology, from solving quartz battery limits to shaping the brand today. Shoichiro Morita and Yoshihisa Yajima discuss its origins, evolution, and ongoing relevance.
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Caleb Anderson
Apr 3, 2026
Blancpain
An Interview with Blancpain CEO Marc A. Hayek
As Blancpain looks beyond the 70th anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms, President and CEO Marc A. Hayek discusses what’s next for the iconic dive watch, the impact of the Blancpain x Swatch collaboration, the brand’s long-standing Ocean Commitment, and the high-complication movements shaping Blancpain’s future.
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Ruediger Bucher
Jan 9, 2026
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Interview
An Interview with Thomas Fleming on His New Brand, Fleming
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Martin Green
Mar 21, 2024
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Interview
Talking Shop With Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni
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Martin Green
Jul 10, 2022
IWC, Panerai, Jaeger-LeCoultre, chronograph, dive watch, and dress watch
Automatic Watches
How to Build a Five-Watch Collection for Under $50,000 - Five watches, five distinct roles, one carefully balanced collection
From a Panerai dive watch and IWC chronograph to a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso, Omega Worldtimer, and independent wildcard, here is how to build a versatile five-watch collection for under $50,000.
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Johannes Beer
Aug 20, 2026
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Glashuette Original
Glashütte Original Senator Chronograph and Navigator Debut for 2026 - Two takes on Glashütte chronograph history
Glashütte Original introduces the Senator Chronograph and Senator Chronograph Navigator with 41mm cases, flyback movements, and 70-hour power reserves.
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Caleb Anderson
Aug 20, 2026
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Watch Events
Watch Week Aspen 2026 Wraps Its Biggest Edition Yet - A weekend of watches in the Rockies
The third annual gathering brought more than 300 attendees to Aspen for four days of watches, collector events, and outdoor programming, with WatchTime joining as an event partner.
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WatchTime Team
Aug 19, 2026
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H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain: title, dial
Minute Repeater
H. Moser & Cie. Launches the Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain - A horological ménage à trois
The H. Moser & Cie. Endeavour Minute Repeater Cylindrical Tourbillon Skeleton Cosmic Rain combines a minute repeater, a flying tourbillon, and an artistic aventurine dial in a limited edition of 20 pieces.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 19, 2026
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Gerald Genta
Blast from the Past: A Vintage Spotlight on the Gérald Genta Retro - A closer look at the Gérald Genta Retro Sport
A closer look at the Gérald Genta Retro Sport, a watch that reflects its creator’s most personal ideas, from jump hours and retrograde minutes to a design language rooted in technical daring rather than nostalgia.
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Martin Green
Aug 19, 2026
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Sternglas: Naos Automatic Edition Bauhaus X with red elements
Affordable Watches

The Best Mechanical Watches Under $1,000 - Seven affordable watches to know

Good mechanical watchmaking does not have to cost a fortune. These automatic and hand-wound models stand out for their distinctive design, dependable engineering, and thoughtful details.
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Ruediger Bucher
Aug 18, 2026
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Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance Red: Front, title
Luxury Watches

Armin Strom Gives the Mirrored Force Resonance a Bold Red Dial - Two oscillators, one rhythm, and a lot more color

The independent Biel-based manufacture gives the Mirrored Force Resonance a vivid red hand-guilloché dial while retaining its patented twin-balance resonance system and hand-wound ARF21 caliber.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 18, 2026
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Affordable Watches

Sheffield Introduces the $258 “Brian’s Sheffield” Chronograph - Green, gold, and giving back

Sheffield has launched a 95-piece green-dial chronograph benefiting the Brian LaViolette Scholarship Foundation, with $100 from each sale donated.
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Caleb Anderson
Aug 17, 2026
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Luxury Watches

The Seal of Approval: A Guide to the World of Watch Certifications and Quality Seals

Certifications and quality seals have long been used to safeguard reputations, certify precision, and communicate excellence in watchmaking. From chronometer standards to regional marks of distinction, here’s a look at what these credentials really mean — and why not every brand uses them.
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Martin Green
Aug 17, 2026
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Slim Watches
Chopard L.U.C Essence of Shunga: Swiss High Horolgy Meets Japanese Lacquer Art - Unique piece for Time in Art
A rotating display of Japanese Shunga art gives Chopard’s one-of-a-kind L.U.C creation a provocative twist on traditional haute horlogerie.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 17, 2026
Hermès Cape Cod
Automatic Watches
The Hermès Cape Cod Gets a Tougher, Sportier Makeover - A tougher take on one of Hermès’s most distinctive designs
Hermès sends the Cape Cod's signature design offshore, cuts loose the wraparound strap, and gains an in-house movement in the process.
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Daniela Pusch
Aug 16, 2026
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Pocket Watches
Bangalore Watch Company’s First Pocket Watch Looks Back to 1947 - A pocket watch inspired by the beginning of modern India
Inspired by the pivotal year of 1947, Bangalore Watch Company’s first-ever pocket watch combines mid-century design cues with a contemporary take on modern Indian history.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 16, 2026
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Solar Watches
In a Farewell to Circuit Zandvoort, TAG Heuer Launches Formula 1 Solargraph - Special edition of two limited series
For the final Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort, TAG Heuer introduces two limited-edition Formula 1 Solargraph models in a compact 38mm format.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 15, 2026
Dive Watches
Seven of the Best Alternatives to the Rolex Submariner - Seven watches that offer their own take on the modern luxury diver
The Rolex Submariner is the world’s most famous dive watch, but compelling alternatives from Omega, Tudor, TAG Heuer, and others range from accessible to decidedly luxurious.
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Ruediger Bucher
Aug 15, 2026
Seiko Presage Classic Series Tradman‘s Bonsai Limited Edition HCC009J1: title
Automatic Watches
Introducing the Seiko Presage Classic Series Tradman’s Bonsai - Inspired by the Japanese black pine
Seiko draws on the Japanese art of bonsai for a new Presage Classic Series limited edition, pairing a textured deep-green dial with warm gold-colored details and a self-winding movement with a 72-hour power reserve.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 14, 2026
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GMT Watches
Perrelet and IFL Watches Turn the Weekend GMT into a Hand-Painted Travelogue - Fifty hand-painted dials, each with its own itinerary
Perrelet and Dubai-based IFL Watches transform the Weekend GMT into a 50-piece tribute to travel, with individually hand-painted dials, a second-time-zone display, and the in-house caliber P-401.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 14, 2026
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Luxury Watches
Traveling Along the Horological Silk Road Between Switzerland and China - How outsourcing the production of components for Swiss watch brands has influenced China’s own watch industry
Outsourcing has long been a part of Swiss watchmaking, but in recent years, China’s role as a manufacturing partner has grown in both scale and quality. This evolving relationship is reshaping not only the global supply chain, but also the development of China’s own high-end watch industry.
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Martin Green
Aug 14, 2026
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Louis Vuitton Tambour Dashboard Clock, Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer
Luxury Watches
The Watch Came First: Inside Louis Vuitton and Singer’s Porsche 911 Collaboration - A dashboard clock became two one-off Porsche 911s
Louis Vuitton’s first full automotive collaboration with Singer began with a mechanical dashboard clock and grew into two bespoke Porsche 911s with matching watches and accessories.
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Daniela Pusch
Aug 13, 2026
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Tool Watches
Panerai Clads the Luminor Marina in Carbotech - A lightweight case meets a vintage-inspired icon
The new Panerai Luminor Marina PAM01707 pairs high-tech performance with a particularly refined interpretation of the brand’s historic design codes.
4 minutes
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 13, 2026
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Quartz Watches
A Guide to Shinola's Updated Detrola Collection - Bold color meets everyday Detroit design
The Motor City based brand introduces four new additions to its Detrola lineup, including limited-production Color Theory models inspired by contemporary art and, for the first time, core Detrola references fitted with metal bracelets.
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Sabine Zwettler
Aug 12, 2026
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German Watches
Current Day Excellence: Walking Through Glashütte, Part III - A history of watchmaking in Glashütte
Glashütte’s history is marked by hardship, but today the village stands as the heart of German watchmaking. “Made in Glashütte” is a seal of quality, yet its brands span a wide range of styles, uniting past, present, and future with unmistakable German character.
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Martin Green
Aug 12, 2026
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Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch Mission to The Sun - Solar Eclipse
Quartz Watches
Swatch and Omega's New MoonSwatch Marks a Solar Eclipse, One Detail at a Time
Swatch and Omega mark the August 2026 solar eclipse with a new MoonSwatch — a small, deliberate update to a watch that's become an institution in its own right.
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Daniela Pusch
Aug 12, 2026
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Moritz Grossmann
Moritz Grossmann Marks 200 Years with Tefnut 36 Silver-Plated by Friction Turquoise Blue - Traditional friction silvering in a compact steel case
Moritz Grossmann continues its bicentennial series with the Tefnut 36 Silver-Plated by Friction Turquoise Blue, a 12-piece steel edition using a rare 19th-century dial technique.
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Caleb Anderson
Aug 11, 2026
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Automatic Watches
How One Watch Becomes Twenty: The Five Stages of Every Collector - From the first sensible purchase to the collection that never stops evolving
Every watch collector starts with one sensible purchase. Then come the research, rationalizations, wish lists, vintage obsession, and inevitable realization that the collection is never truly finished.
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Johannes Beer
Aug 11, 2026
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