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Seiko Presage Classic Series Tradman‘s Bonsai Limited Edition HCC009J1: title

Introducing the Seiko Presage Classic Series Tradman’s Bonsai - Inspired by the Japanese black pine

Perrelet x IFL Watches Weekend GMT Atlas: wrist, title

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.

3 minutes

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.

7 minutes

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.

4 minutes

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

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 13, 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.

6 minutes

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.

4 minutes

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.

6 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Aug 11, 2026

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Bell & Ross BR-03 Helipad, closeup of watch dial

Tool Watches

Bell & Ross: New BR-03 Helipad in Ceramic - Chop-chop-chop-chop-chop

The BR-03 dial gets an animated helicopter landing zone.

5 minutes

WatchTime Contributor

Aug 11, 2026

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Watch collection consisting of dive watches, dress watches, and more.

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.

6 minutes

Johannes Beer

Aug 11, 2026

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Dress Watches

The Maen Manhattan 37 Ultra-Thin Is Trendier Than Ever With New Stone Dials - As if this integrated-bracelet favorite weren’t already on-point enough

The latest in microbrand Maen's Manhattan series features its ultra-thin 37mm case in a limited trio of stone dial variants.

3 minutes

Zen Love

Aug 10, 2026

Exterior of Burdeen’s Jewelry on East Oak Street in Chicago, flanked by IWC Schaffhausen and Panerai boutiques.

WatchTime

Join WatchTime and Burdeen’s Jewelry for an Exclusive Collector Event in Chicago - August 21, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT

WatchTime returns to Burdeen’s Jewelry in Chicago on August 21 for a free collector event featuring new watches, brand VIPs, cocktails, and more.

2 minutes

WatchTime Team

Aug 10, 2026

De Bethune

Horology's Rhapsody in Striking Blue: A Spotlight on De Bethune

Within just two decades, De Bethune has become one of the most respected names in high-end watchmaking, blending mechanical mastery with avant-garde design and an unmistakable signature color.

3 minutes

Martin Green

Aug 10, 2026

Nodus x Raven TrailTrekker - Carbon: wrist

GMT Watches

Introducing the Nodus x Raven TrailTrekker Carbon - Forged by light, built for the trail

Nodus and Raven Watches unveil the fourth edition of their collaborative TrailTrekker, now featuring forged carbon fiber and a traveler-friendly GMT movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 9, 2026

Christopher Ward The Trident 30x30: title

Dive Watches

Introducing the Christopher Ward The Trident 30x30 - A colorful dive watch with a purpose

Christopher Ward's 500-piece limited edition combines a parrotfish-inspired design, 200-meter water resistance, and Sellita’s new SW200-2 Power+ movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 9, 2026

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time GMT Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition HCB006J1: Front

Automatic Watches

Seiko Celebrates 145 Years with Six Timepieces in Edo Murasaki - A color reflecting Tokyo’s heritage

Seiko marks its 145th anniversary with six limited-edition timepieces in Edo Murasaki, a traditional shade of purple that brings a distinctly Japanese character to contemporary watch design.

7 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 8, 2026

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Patek Philippe: Milestones Nautilus-Grandmaster Chime-World Time Watch

Luxury Watches

The Watches That Defined Patek Philippe - Fourteen milestones from the Calatrava to the Cubitus

From the original Calatrava and the first serially produced perpetual calendar chronograph to the Nautilus, Grandmaster Chime, and Cubitus, these landmark watches trace nearly a century of Patek Philippe design, innovation, and mechanical mastery.

14 minutes

Ruediger Bucher

Aug 8, 2026

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WatchTime

Inside WatchTime’s Summer 2026 Issue - Victorinox, Orlando Bloom, Rolex, cars, and more

The July/August 2026 issue of WatchTime leads with the redesigned Victorinox Maverick, alongside collector stories, major releases, technical reviews, and more.

4 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Aug 7, 2026

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Astronomical Complications

Ulysse Nardin Launches the Blast Moonstruck with Five Astronomical Displays - A wrist-worn planetarium

Ulysse Nardin revives its astronomical legacy with the Blast Moonstruck, a 20-piece limited edition combining five celestial indications with the automatic UN-106 caliber.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 7, 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.

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

Platinum Watches

The Power of Platinum: Six Watches That Make the Most of This Magic Metal - A Spotlight on Platinum Watches

Platinum is watchmaking’s quiet power metal, being heavier, rarer, and harder to master than gold. From refined calendar watches to extreme haute horlogerie, these six timepieces show how brands use platinum to signal their most serious creations.

5 minutes

Martin Green

Aug 7, 2026

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Quantum Introduces Six New Barracuda BAR1208B Colorways - Sponsored

The Quantum Barracuda BAR1208B gives the brand’s “Performance Monster” dive-watch formula a brighter, more playful update, pairing six colorful dial options with a Japanese automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and 200-meter water resistance.

4 minutes

WatchTime Team

Aug 6, 2026

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Hanhart Aquasphere Matte Black: wrist, title

Dive Watches

Hanhart Introduces the Aquasphere Matte Black and Experimental Square by Square - One goes deep, while the other bends the rules

Hanhart expands in two very different directions with the 300-meter Aquasphere Matte Black and the experimental Square by Square, a sculptural watch limited to six prototypes.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 6, 2026

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Seiko 5 Sports Field Series Motocompo Limited Edition HDB010K1: Front

Sports Watches

Seiko: Seiko 5 Sports Motocompo — A Japanese Design Icon Rides Again - The iconic scooter, now on the wrist

Seiko celebrates the 45th anniversary of Honda’s Motocompo with a special edition of the Seiko 5 Sports Field watch that is inspired by the cult folding scooter’s unmistakable look and spirit.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 5, 2026

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Hand-wound movement

Nomos Glashütte Adds Two New Faces to the Tetra 27 - Dare to be square

Nomos Glashütte expands the Tetra collection with the Tetra 27 White and Tetra 27 Duo, two compact square watches powered by hand-wound manufacture movements.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 5, 2026

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Leica ZM 11 Titanium Launch Edition wrist shot showing cushion-shaped case and layered dial.

Luxury Watches

A Spotlight on the Leica ZM 11 - Light, shadow, and precision in a distinct collection

First published in WatchTime’s March / April 2024 issue, this look at Leica’s ZM 11 explores its layered dial design, exclusive automatic caliber, and quick-change straps — a sub-$10,000 collection blending the brand’s photographic heritage with watchmaking precision.

4 minutes

Alexander Krupp

Aug 5, 2026

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Bulova Shelby Racer Chronograph: wrist, title

Chronographs

Introducing the Bulova Shelby Racer Chronograph - Racing history in high-frequency motion

Bulova celebrates the legendary Shelby Daytona Coupé with a chronograph full of character featuring a mirror-polished dial, automotive-inspired details and a high-frequency Precisionist quartz movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 4, 2026

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Luminox Adventure Watch 1300 Series: title

Quartz Watches

Luminox Launches the Adventure Watch 1300 Series for Life off the Grid - Designed for those who venture beyond the beaten path

Luminox expands beyond its military and dive-watch roots with the Adventure Watch 1300 Series, featuring a 43mm case, bronze-toned bezel, LLT illumination, and 200 meters of water resistance.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 4, 2026

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De Bethune, extravagant watch with tourbillon

Automatic Watches

Five Exceptional Watches That Leave the Logo off the Dial - These understated designs let craftsmanship speak for itself

From H. Moser & Cie. to De Bethune, these five logo-free watches trade overt branding for distinctive design, technical depth, and quiet confidence.

3 minutes

Johannes Beer

Aug 4, 2026

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WatchTime

46 Watch Brands Join the Lineup for WatchTime New York 2026 - Forty-six brands, three days, and more watches than one wrist can handle

The expanding exhibitor list brings together historic maisons, celebrated independents, and collector favorites at Gotham Hall this October.

4 minutes

WatchTime Team

Aug 3, 2026

Quartz Watches

Hamilton Adds Tropical Colors to the Ventura Quartz S - The asymmetrical icon returns in turquoise and pink

Hamilton gives the Elvis Presley-linked Ventura Quartz S a tropical update with turquoise and pink dials, yellow-tipped seconds hands, and its unmistakable asymmetrical case.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 3, 2026

Omega

Vintage Spotlight: Revisiting the Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar - Blast from the Past

A look back at the Omega Constellation Perpetual Calendar, a standout of the 1990s. With a perpetual calendar, distinctive integrated design, and a blend of steel and gold, it remains a stylish and functional timepiece even decades later.

4 minutes

Martin Green

Aug 3, 2026

Doxa SUB 300 Ti5 Clive Cussler: wrist, title

Dive Watches

Doxa Brings Grade 5 Titanium Back to the SUB 300 for Clive Cussler Edition - The 300-piece edition adds a layered titanium dial

Doxa marks Clive Cussler’s 95th birthday with the SUB 300 Ti5, pairing a Grade 5 titanium case with a new two-layer dial and COSC-certified movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Aug 1, 2026

Glashütte Original SeaQ Panorama Date “Northern Tide“ Limited Edition: title

Dive Watches

Glashütte Original Launches Two SeaQ “Northern Tide” Limited Editions for North America - A turquoise tide rolls into the SeaQ collection

Glashütte Original gives the SeaQ and SeaQ Panorama Date a turquoise-to-black dégradé dial in two North America-exclusive limited editions of 100 pieces each.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 31, 2026

Nomos Glashuette Tangente neomatik 38 Update Forest Green: wrist, title

Dress Watches

Nomos Glashütte Brings a Fresh Shade of Green to the Tangente neomatik 38 Update - The patented ring-date display gets a rich new colorway

Nomos Glashütte adds a forest-green dial to the Tangente Neomatik 38 Update, pairing its patented ring-date display with the ultra-thin DUW 6101 caliber.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 31, 2026

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Sports Watches

The Diverse Universe of Christopher Ward Watches - Explaining a success story in four watches

From a boat trip on the Thames to one of modern watchmaking’s most compelling success stories, Christopher Ward’s rise is defined by smart design, direct-to-consumer value, and technical ambition. Four watches explain how the brand got here.

5 minutes

Martin Green

Jul 30, 2026

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Automatic Watches

Ming Brings Hand-Hammered Pewter to the 37.06 Royal Selangor - A Malaysian metalworking tradition gets its moment on the wrist

Independent Ming teams with Royal Selangor for the 37.06 Royal Selangor, pairing a hand-hammered pewter dial with a lightweight titanium case in an 88-piece limited edition.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 30, 2026

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TAG Heuer

TAG Heuer Reunites with Team Ikuzawa and Bamford Watch Department for a New Carrera Chronograph - A Japanese racing icon returns to the Carrera grid

TAG Heuer, Team Ikuzawa, and Bamford Watch Department reunite for a 150-piece Carrera Glassbox inspired by vintage Roadmaster stopwatches and Japanese motorsport.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 30, 2026

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WatchTime

Watch Week Aspen Returns with Four Days of Watches and Collector Events - Four days on Mountain Time

Watches head for the mountains as Aspen’s citywide collector gathering returns for a third year

4 minutes

Caleb Anderson

Jul 29, 2026

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Mido Multifort TV Big Date M049.526.33.041.00: Titel

Automatic Watches

Mido: The Multifort TV Big Date Gets a Rose-Gold Twist - The retro-inspired automatic returns with a warmer two-tone finish

Mido gives the Multifort TV Big Date a rose-gold update, pairing its distinctive cushion-shaped case and gradient dial with the Caliber 80 automatic movement.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 29, 2026

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Gerald Charles Masterlink Gem Set Stone dial Green Aventurine dial: wrist, title

Luxury Watches

Gerald Charles Elevates the Masterlink with Exceptional Stone Dials - Three 10-piece editions pair natural stone with color-matched gemstones

Gerald Charles introduces three Masterlink Gem Set Stone Dial editions, combining asymmetrical natural-stone dials with gemstone-set white-gold bezels.

4 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 29, 2026

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Breitling Top Time B01 Chronograph 41 Tribute to Aston Martin DB5, ref. AB0178121G1X1: wrist, title

Chronographs

Breitling Celebrates the Aston Martin DB5 With Three Top Time Editions - A British icon on the wrist

Breitling celebrates the Aston Martin DB5 with three Top Time B01 limited editions, including a steel model, a platinum-bezel version, and its first natural onyx dial.

3 minutes

Sabine Zwettler

Jul 28, 2026

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Moon Phase Watches

To the Moon and Back: Eight Creative Moonphase Watches to Know

From poetic interpretations to astronomical precision, these eight watches show the many ways brands continue to reimagine the moon-phase complication — a feature as timeless as the moon itself.

5 minutes

Martin Green

Jul 28, 2026

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Chopard L.U.C Full Strike Sapphire Edition 2

Luxury Watches

Chopard Brings the L.U.C Full Strike Back in Sapphire, for a Second Time - The transparent minute repeater returns in a second limited edition

Ten years after the L.U.C Full Strike first appeared, Chopard is releasing the Full Strike Sapphire Edition 2 — the second minute repeater from the collection built entirely from sapphire crystal.

5 minutes

Daniela Pusch

Jul 27, 2026

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