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The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo 37 Wrist Shot

Inside WatchTime’s September-October 2026 Issue - Bvlgari, Rolex, TAG Heuer, independent watchmaking, and more

Titanium Watches

Norwegian Straum Goes Sportier Than Ever with the Expedition Field Watch in Titanium - Hands-on with the brand's second major collection

The rising microbrand Straum introduces an entirely new line building on the integrated-bracelet platform of its popular Jan Mayen, but made for actual rugged use.

4 minutes

Zen Love

Sep 14, 2026

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Introducing the Peacock Black Hole III Curved Guilloché Central Tourbillon - Sponsored

Peacock marks its 70th anniversary with the Black Hole III, pairing a central tourbillon with hand-cut curved guilloché, titanium construction, and a five-day power reserve.

5 minutes

WatchTime Team

Sep 7, 2026

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Nomos Glashütte Orion Gold neomatik new black: wrist

Dress Watches

Nomos Glashütte Orion Gold neomatik new black: Dressed to the Nines - A distinctly more formal character

Nomos Glashütte gives its minimalist Orion a luxurious new look, pairing an 18-karat gold case with a deep black dial for an elegant dress watch made for formal occasions.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 14, 2026

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Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Secrets with 124 pink and rose-pink sapphires in brilliant cut and 904 brilliant-cut diamonds

Women's Watches

Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 Secrets: The Return of the Secret Watch - One can't help but wonder

Jaeger-LeCoultre is introducing the 101 Secrets, a new interpretation of its Secret Watch, limited to three pieces and built around the smallest rectangular manually wound caliber in the world.

3 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Sep 13, 2026

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Fortis

Interview: Fortis Owners Jupp and Petra Philipp on Building the Brand Their Way - "Fortis has become our third child"

In an interview with WatchTime, Fortis owners Jupp and Petra Philipp explain how a chance investment became a family business, why they ignore market studies, and how extreme testing shapes the brand’s tool watches.

14 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 13, 2026

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IWC, complication watch with luminous material on the dial, in the case, and on the strap

Sports Watches

A Brief History of Watch Lume, From Radium to Super-LumiNova - From radioactive paint to modern glow-in-the-dark technology

From radium and tritium to modern Super-LumiNova, the history of watch lume is a story of scientific progress, military necessity, and safer materials.

5 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 12, 2026

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Ebel Sport Classic Chronograph, chronograph on a male wrist

Watches

Ebel Turns 115. Its Anniversary Watches Split the Difference Between Mechanics and Sparkle - One milestone, told two ways

Ebel marks its 115th anniversary with two limited Sport Classic watches — a Dubois Dépraz chronograph and a gemstone-set quartz model.

4 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Sep 11, 2026

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Norqain Independence Skeleton Titanium: title

Skeleton Watches

Norqain Independence Skeleton Titanium: Lightweight and Uncompromising - Lightweight, open-worked, and all black

Weighing a mere 82 grams, the new Norqain Independence Skeleton Titanium combines a Grade 5 titanium case with a fully skeletonized movement and COSC-certified precision.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 11, 2026

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Panerai Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni PAM01734: title

Hand-wound movement

Panerai Celebrates 100 Years in Florence with Two Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni Editions - Running for eight days

Panerai marks the centenary of its historic Florence boutique with two limited-edition Luminor Firenze 8 Giorni models inspired by a rare 1960s prototype.

5 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 10, 2026

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Luxury Watches

Louis Vuitton: Five New Directions for the Spin Time Complication - Round and round and round

Five new Tambour Spin Time models from Louis Vuitton bring in-house calibers, a world-time antipode function, a flying tourbillon, and an opal dial — here are all the details.

6 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Sep 10, 2026

A photograph of the Girard-Perregaux Vintage 1945 Jackpot Tourbillon, which features the first slot machine complication in a wristwatch

Luxury Watches

Regulated Chance: Five Spectacular Gambling-Inspired Watches - Blackjack, baccarat, poker, roulette, and one very expensive slot machine

From Christophe Claret and Girard-Perregaux to Jacob & Co., these five watches turn blackjack, baccarat, poker, roulette, and slots into mechanical complications.

7 minutes

Marcus Henry

Sep 10, 2026

WatchTime

Big Complications Coming to WatchTime New York 2026 - Major mechanical feats headed to Gotham Hall this October

Perpetual calendars, minute repeaters, flying tourbillons, and more showcase the ambitious mechanics coming to Gotham Hall for WatchTime New York 2026 this October.

7 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Sep 9, 2026

Hanhart MAD Preventor HD12: wrist, title

Tool Watches

Hanhart Preventor HD12 Returns in a Compact 36mm Edition - Created in collaboration with the "MAD Watch Collector"

The limited-edition brings Hanhart’s rugged tool-watch concept to a smaller case, finished in "Schwarzwald" green and hardened HD12 steel.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 9, 2026

Pilot's Watches

Meet the Tutima Flieger T5: A Lightweight Take on the Pilot’s Watch - Instrument-style pilot in two iterations

Tutima Glashütte combines decades of pilot-watch expertise with a lightweight Grade 5 titanium case and a compact 38.5 mm diameter in the new Flieger T5.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 9, 2026

Chronographs

A. Lange & Söhne Introduces New Triple Split and 1815 UP/DOWN Variants - New color schemes for two Lange classics

The latest Triple Split presents its exceptional chronograph prowess in a platinum case paired with a rhodié-colored dial, while the 1815 UP/DOWN collection welcomes two limited editions in pink and white gold, each distinguished by a deep-blue dial.

6 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 8, 2026

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Ressence

How Ressence Reinvented the Mechanical Watch - Oil, magnets, rotating discs, and a very different way to tell time

From its ROCS display system and oil-filled cases to magnetic transmission and the eCrown, Ressence has developed some of modern watchmaking’s most unusual technologies.

7 minutes

Marcus Henry

Sep 8, 2026

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Clocks

L’Epée 1839: The Football Turns Timekeeping Into a Ball Game - A clock built for the beautiful game

L’Epée 1839’s The Football turns the classic 32-panel ball into a 220mm mechanical sculpture powered by an eight-day movement made from 882 components.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 8, 2026

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Louis Erard Marqueterie de Paille: title

Metiers d'art

Louis Erard: Marqueterie de Paille Turns Straw Into Art - A centuries-old craft meets the wrist

Louis Erard’s Marqueterie de Paille transforms rye straw into a shifting blue dial assembled by hand across 28 sections and limited to 25 unique pieces.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 7, 2026

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Interviews

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.

6 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Aug 21, 2026

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.

3 minutes

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.

7 minutes

Ruediger Bucher

Jan 9, 2026

Photo by: Kyna Uwaeme (www.kynauwaeme.com)

Interview

An Interview with Thomas Fleming on His New Brand, Fleming

11 minutes

Martin Green

Mar 21, 2024

Interview

Talking Shop With Parmigiani Fleurier CEO Guido Terreni

4 minutes

Martin Green

Jul 10, 2022

Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, A. Lange & Söhne, luxury watch collection

Automatic Watches

How to Build the Ultimate Five-Watch Collection with No Budget Limit - Five grails, one safety watch, and absolutely no restraint

From A. Lange & Söhne and Patek Philippe to F.P. Journe and Berneron, these five watches form a dream collection with no budget ceiling.

6 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 7, 2026

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IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team: Titel

Chronographs

Introducing the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 41 Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team - Purple arrives for the Singapore Grand Prix

IWC Schaffhausen marks the upcoming Singapore Grand Prix with a new 41mm titanium chronograph for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, featuring a vivid purple dial.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 6, 2026

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Maurice Lacroix Aikon-ic Frozen Carbon Bronze: title

Automatic Watches

Maurice Lacroix: Six AIKON-IC Watches in Frozen Carbon - No two dials are alike

Maurice Lacroix expands the AIKON-IC collection with six Frozen Carbon watches mixing carbon fiber with bronze, titanium, steel, or vivid pigments, including three limited editions.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 5, 2026

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Czapek Place Vendôme Complicité Glacier Blue: title

Luxury Watches

Czapek Opens a New Geneva Flagship and Unveils Two Limited Editions - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Czapek returns to Quai des Bergues with a new Geneva flagship and two limited editions, led by the platinum Place Vendôme Complicité Glacier Blue.

5 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 4, 2026

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Pocket Watches

Introducing the Urwerk UR-1001 Amadeus - Measuring seconds to a millennium

The unique piece pairs an extraordinarily complex mechanical architecture with an intricately hand-engraved titanium case by Florian Güllert.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 4, 2026

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WatchTime

Independent Watchmaking at Its Most Inventive at WatchTime New York 2026 - Eight boundary-pushing creations headed to Gotham Hall

New creations from Artime, URWERK, Massena Lab, Parmigiani Fleurier, Ressence, Czapek, Sarpaneva, and Moritz Grossmann are headed to New York.

6 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Sep 3, 2026

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Chopard L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph: title

Chronographs

Chopard: L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph in Prussian Blue - Prussian blue takes center stage

Chopard revisits the L.U.C 1963 Heritage Chronograph with a Prussian Blue dial, Lucent Steel case, and hand-wound flyback movement, limited to 25 pieces.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 3, 2026

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Breitling

Gallet 2.0 Is Finally Here: A Breakdown of the Revived Brand & Its 2026 Collections - Flying Officer, Multichron, and more

The historic brand Gallet was purchased last year by Breitling and, after much anticipation, its first new collections are now finally revealed.

6 minutes

Zen Love

Sep 3, 2026

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Alpina Startimer Solarmetre, ref. AL-140BR3S25: title

Sports Watches

Alpina Debuts the Startimer Pilot Solarmetre and Two Route du Rhum Watches - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Alpina expands its Solarmetre lineup with a new 38mm pilot’s watch alongside two Route du Rhum limited editions inspired by offshore sailing.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

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Breitling Navitimer B09 Chronograph 41 Miles Davis: title

Pilot's Watches

Breitling Pays Tribute to Miles Davis with a Special Navitimer and Revived Air Racer Bracelet - Geneva Watch Days 2026

For the centennial of Miles Davis’ birth, Breitling presents a limited-edition Navitimer inspired by the jazz legend’s personal ref. 806 Mk5, paired with the revived Air Racer bracelet.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

Sports Watches

Corum's Admiral Goes Ceramic for the First Time - Geneva Watch Days 2026

The latest fleet in the Admiral’s ongoing redesign brings ceramic to Corum's nautical icon for the first time, with three distinct executions ranging from titanium blue and 5N gold to an anthracite skeletonized version.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

Bulgari Titanio Chronograph: wrist, title

Titanium Watches

A Guide to Bulgari’s Latest Titanium Watches and More - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Bulgari showcases four titanium watches and a pink-gold edition at Geneva Watch Days 2026, including the Octo Finissimo Dazzle and the Dual Time × Vianney Halter.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

Gérald Charles Masterlink Atelier edition: title

Automatic Watches

Gerald Charles Unveils the Hand-Hammered Masterlink Atelier Edition - Geneva Watch Days 2026

The new Atelier Edition combines the integrated steel design of the Masterlink collection with individually hand-hammered Maillechort dials, limited to 25 pieces per colorway.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

Pilot's Watches

Oris ProPilot X Gonzo Edition: A Daredevil Takes the Spotlight - Geneva Watch Days 2026

After Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Oris returns to the world of Disney’s The Muppets for its boldest act yet. This time, The Great Gonzo takes centre stage, bringing his daring spirit and unmistakable style to the ProPilot X with a colourful 10-day power reserve.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

Frederique Constant Classics Moneta Handwinding: title

Hand-wound movement

Frederique Constant Expands the Classics Moneta and Highlife Collections - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Frederique Constant is adding two new mechanical highlights to its collections. The Classics Moneta makes its debut with a hand-wound movement, marking the first mechanical interpretation of the young line. At the same time, the Highlife collection gains two new Moonphase Date Manufacture models.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 2, 2026

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Field Watches

Tudor Revives the North Flag With GMT and Master Chronometer Certification - The cult tool watch returns

The Tudor North Flag returns with a GMT function, integrated bracelet, and METAS-certified manufacture movement inside a 40mm steel case.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 1, 2026

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TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph: title

Chronographs

TAG Heuer Celebrates 50 Years of the Monza with a New Flyback Chronograph - The forged-carbon anniversary edition revisits the racing colors of the original 1976 Monza

Limited to 500 pieces and celebrating 50 years, the TAG Heuer Monza Flyback Chronograph pairs a 42 mm forged-carbon case with the COSC-certified Calibre TH20-12.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 1, 2026

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Luxury Watches

Bremont Expands the Terra Nova Jumping Hour with a New Case Size And Dial Options - Geneva Watch Days 2026

Bremont adds five new iterations to the Terra Nova Jumping Hour, including the collection’s first 35mm cases, a new burgundy colorway and distinctive textured finishes.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Sep 1, 2026

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Omega, Tudor, Baltic, chronograph, diver's watch and extraordinary watch creation

Automatic Watches

Five Great Luxury Watches Under 40mm - Small cases, serious watchmaking, and plenty of variety

From Tudor and Jaeger-LeCoultre to Omega, Longines, and Baltic, these five watches prove a well-rounded luxury collection doesn’t need oversized cases.

5 minutes

Johannes Beer

Sep 1, 2026

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Watch Reviews

Hands-On with the Robot Albatros - A Czech pilot’s watch with an eight-day power reserve

Inspired by the Czech Aero L-39 jet trainer, the Robot Albatros pairs a 904L steel case with an eight-day La Joux-Perret movement and distinctive aviation details.

4 minutes

Martin Green

Aug 31, 2026

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Mühle-Glashütte Marinefliegeruhr-I Edition 2026: title

Sports Watches

Mühle-Glashütte Revives Its First Wristwatch with the Marinefliegeruhr-I Edition 2026 - A faithful return to the watch that started it all

Thirty years after entering the wristwatch market, Mühle-Glashütte revisits its first model with the 300-piece Marinefliegeruhr-I Edition 2026.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 31, 2026

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Roger Dubuis Excalibur Blacklight Spin-Stone Monobalancier

Automatic Watches

Super-LumiNova Explained: Why Watches Glow in the Dark - The science behind the glow

From tritium tubes to Super-LumiNova and glowing cases, here’s how luminous materials work in watches and why modern lume lasts longer and shines brighter.

8 minutes