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Is it time for winter yet? Well, looks like it is! But that's not all bad, because it means two new Legacy Machine FlyingT models with designs based on whirling snow and freezing stalagmites are hitting shelves. These limited-edition Ice

Omega Celebrates 60 Years Of James Bond With A New Seamaster Diver 300M and an unexpected Canopus gold watch

One of cinema's most enduring icons made his cinematic debut on October 5, 1962. A staggering 60 years have passed since that first James Bond film was released. The 25 action-packed films based on Ian Fleming's novels have set the

Of Royalties and Anitques: A 170 Year Old Watch Collection Of Ala Khachar, The 2nd, King Of Jasdan

There has always been harmony in India between ancient customs and cutting-edge modern design. The late 19th century to the early to mid-20th century was a prosperous time for European high-end fashion houses. Royal families in India ensured that the

De Bethune’s Sensoriel Chronometry Project: Customised Watch For Your Personal Wear

The watch industry constantly innovates and offers aficionados something novel. And this time it’s a first for the watch industry. Everything from location and velocity to the effects of shocks and the effects of humidity and pressure at sea level...

Cartier Re-opens Its Doors To An All-New 13 Paix: The Art Of Metamorphosis

It's a lucky 13! Since its opening in 1898 on the street de la Paix, Cartier has been well-aware of this fact. After two years of intensive repair, a legendary address, the birthplace of Maison's style, is reopening its doors

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HUBLOT Keeps You Connected With The Gen 3 Big Bang E FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Watch

Hublot has been the Official Timekeeper of the FIFA World Cup for the 4th consecutive edition and will time all 64 games at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, including the final in the Lusail Stadium in Doha on December

It’s Time For Art: URWERK X Cooper Jacoby Present The UR-102

On December 10, 2022, URWERK will present the Swiss Institute of New York with a one-of-a-kind work of art the first in its UR-102 "reloaded" series—in honor of the city's burgeoning art scene. "It represents the starting point for URWERK. The

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Fossil x Harry Potter : Celebrate This Children’s Day Diving Into The World Of Wizardry

There's no better way to unwind than by retreating into Harry Potter's magical realm. After all, November 14 is Children's Day, and no self-respecting Potterhead would dare skip out on a full-season film binge in honor of the holiday. With

The Women Watch Community Celebrates at Asia’s First Ever Watch Femme Hosted By The Hour Markers

And here’s to another successful event curated by The Hour Markers! Women and watches - not just a mere alliteration but a phrase that’s gaining momentum and ready to create a stir in the industry. We often hear or rather see,

Precision Meets Harmony: A Lange & Söhne Zeitwerk

By Nirja Dutt 13 years ago the German house wowed audiences with its UFO-Esq watch that boasts a mechanical jumping digital display of the hours and the minutes in a strikingly harmonious dial, over a decade later we are still bowled

Louis Moinet’s Time To Race : Not A Limited Series, A One-Of-A-Kind Creation

With the invention of the Chronograph in 1816, Louis Moinet is the official holder of the title of «World’s First Chronograph», awarded by the Guinness World Records organisation. This name packed with history has most recently introduced the ultimate embodiment

Zenith Defy Extreme E Copper X Prix: A Third Limited-Edition Timepiece Unveiled

In a first for the electric rally racing championship, the Extreme E teams are venturing all the way to South America for the second round of the 2022 season. The Atacama Desert in Chile, one of the world's leading copper

Ralph Lauren Launches Polo Vintage 67: Timeless Aesthetics & Distinct Personalities

Ralph Lauren has introduced Polo Vintage 67, the newest watch in the Polo Collection. Ralph Lauren's love of vintage timepieces from the 1920s and 1930s inspired him to create the Polo Vintage 67, which embodies the Designer's goal of making

Rolex Deepsea Challenge: An Experimental Watch Turns Into A Desirable Underwater Tool

The Deepsea Challenge is a diver with unparalleled credentials, built to withstand tremendous pressure and the ultimate watch of the depths. There were significant difficulties in watchmaking and production that necessitated many studies over many years to resolve. Much before the

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Omega & Blancpain Come Together To Manufacture A New Chiming Movement

Many great designs emerged in the transition period between the pocket and wristwatch, and the look of the watch draws its cues from that inventive era. A movement, however, is the first of its kind. A cutting-edge calibre destined to

Patek Philippe Exhibits Excellence Yet Again With Eight Iconic Debuts

Patek Philippe has extended its collection of complications with a new split-seconds monopusher chronograph with a perpetual calendar for left-handers (Ref. 5373P-001). It is the first chronograph in the Aquanaut Luce ladies’ collection and is decorated with a rainbow of

De Bethune Celebrates its 20th Anniversary With its 30th Calibre : The DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT

Two decades dedicated to the execution of century-old know-how and the tireless search for innovation. On the occasion of SIAR 2022, the Manufacture is unveiling its 30th in-house calibre with the release of the DB Kind of Two Jumping GMT. Double

Carl F. Bucherer’s Manero Flyback 40mm Takes Us Through Scenic Switzerland

The Manero Flyback, introduced by Carl F. Bucherer in 2016, was an instant hit with consumers around the world upon its initial release. The chronograph, available in several hues, is a stylish fusion of traditional watchmaking techniques and modern aesthetic

TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart: Two Limited-Edition Timepieces Leading To Victory

Are you ready to race with Super Mario? This year, TAG Heuer and Nintendo are releasing two limited-edition mechanical watches, the TAG Heuer Formula 1 X Mario Kart Limited Editions, following the success of 2021's TAG Heuer Connected x Super

A Landmark Seiko Comes Home to Tokyo After 53 Years

The Seiko Museum has recently added a rare and important watch to its historical collection. It is one of the 73 Seiko Observatory Certified Chronometers that were produced in 1969 with movements that had passed the strict 45-day Neuchâtel Observatory

Panerai Gets Complicated: The New Luminor Due Luna

Panerai just dropped mother-of-pearl dials with a moonphase in a lean 38mm Due case - The new Luminor Due Luna’s, Luna being the Italian word for the moon. Originally a time only model, the Due has got quite a facelift

IWC Schaffhausen x Filling Pieces: Luxury Watchmaking Unites With Streetwear Fashion

It’s raining collaborations in the watch world and this time around, it’s entering into the world of streetwear and fashion. The Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen has teamed up with the Dutch streetwear and fashion brand Filling Pieces. In honor of

Recalling The Golden Age Of Sports Timekeeping With Tissot’s Telemeter 1938

During a ski race in the Swiss ski resort of Villars-sur-Ollon 84 years ago, Vital Thiébaud started a chapter in the sports timekeeping story that the Swiss watch industry is still writing to this day. Now, in 2022, Tissot uses

Celebrating Dussehra With Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Tribute To Hindu Mythology

Dussehra - the festival honors the things that help us live happy life and celebrates the triumph of virtue over evil. While we pray to our deities, did you know Lord Rama was featured on a watch dial in the

RM 88 Automatic Tourbillon Smiley: Good Vibes & Mastery Of Miniatures

A yellow circle, two orbs for eyes, a gaping mouth... Franklin Loufrani's Smiley created a little over half a century ago, is now a well-known icon. It has been at the center of popular culture for a number of generations, representing

Tracking Rhythms Of The Red Planet With Omega’s Speedmaster X-33 Marstimer

Is the Moonwatch Omega's only variant to have made it to space? The “Flightmaster” that later went on to be named the Speedmaster Professional X-33 has been Omega’s ultimate tool watch for astronauts and pilots. The original concept of the X-33

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Code41: Neither Wristwatch, Nor Pocket Watch, Nor Clock, What Is It? A new version of time, Code41 ushers in a fresh variant of how to witness time—A Mecascape

Just when you thought you’d seen it all, there’s something new on the horizon, but that's the beauty of time isn’t it? There is always more. Say hello to Sublimation One by Code41 which captures the contraction of ‘mechanical’ and

The Piaget Polo Green: What’s Your Shade Of Bold?

Encircled with nature and within the heart of the movement, the historically iconic color green in and around the Piaget Manufacture of La Côte-aux-Fées meets the Piaget Polo in two new models – the Piaget Polo Date and the Piaget

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George Clooney And Hyun Bin’s Iconic Characters Highlight Omega’s New Speedmaster ‘57

Academy Award winner George Clooney and South Korean actor Hyun Bin are actively promoting OMEGA's new Speedmaster '57 line. Although originally designed for motor racing, OMEGA’s Speedmaster was destined to fly, becoming the first watch worn on the moon and a

H.Moser & Cie.’s Streamliner In Gold & Black: A Tribute To Minimalism

H. Moser & Cie. followed up on the success of the original steel Streamliner by releasing a red gold iteration with the Manufacture's automatic caliber and flying tourbillon. This tribute to minimalism's clean lines looks great with the intricate design

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