In their latest line comprising four watches and called the Khaki Pilot Pioneer Aluminum, Hamilton announces its first ever pieces cased in this interesting, yet unlikely metal.Aluminum is a material that is broadly used in numerous high-tech industries, such as car and airplane manufacturers. Its been long-relied upon for its relative lightness, resistance to corrosion and overall durability compared to other, similarly expensive metals. Still, it is a seldom used material in the watchmaking in [...]

For Baselworld 2019, Patek Philippe is discontinuing their lovely, yet slightly reflective, 5170P chronograph and replacing it with this new 5172G model. It runs on the same movement as its predecessor, but Patek has chosen to increase the case size from 39mm to 41mm. Additionally, new touches like rounded chronograph pushers, syringe hands (with lume!), and a calfskin strap give this model a character of its own.?Patek Philippe makes some of the most impressive chronographs in the world, and th [...]

Since its debut in 1992, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore has housed all sorts of complications in its virile, sporty case. The pinnacle of these endeavors surely was the $740,000 Grand Complication (hands-on here), but today we are looking at a more typical-for-AP combination of fine complications: the tourbillon chronograph. Lets see what this bold, complex-looking thing, the?Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Tourbillon Chronograph (debuted here), has to offer.When the first [...]

Read the name of this watch, and youll probably sense its got something bold and new going on. The Panerai Luminor Marina DMLS 44 PAM01662 is one of two Prima Assoluta releases of the brand for 2020, meaning the world premier of DMLS titanium combined with Carbotech. Direct Metal Laser Sintering technology sounds cool enough, and its hard to think of a better match than an all-black Luminor Marina.SpecificationsBrand: PaneraiModel: Luminor Marina DMLS 44 PAM01662Dimensions: 44mm-wide, 14.2mm thi [...]

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Moon landing and Omega is laying the foundation for what we can only expect to be a 50th Anniversary Speedmaster Moonwatch. Though the details of that are still to be confirmed,?Omega has just announced it is relaunching the production of its Omega Calibre 321, the movement that powered the original Moonwatch. Ill eat my hat if anything else but this re-launched Calibre 321 makes it into the 50th Anniversary edition.There are a few caveats to the story [...]

There are few brands in the watch space that do it quite so well, but Id argue that Hublot is at its very best when taking a page out of the streetwear and fashion worlds book and producing unique and highly collectible collaborations with artists, musicians, and design houses. Like the excellent Sang Bleu capsule built around the legendary designer and tattoo studio, the Orlinski is another ongoing series of super-interesting Classic Fusion watches drawing inspiration from French pop artist Ric [...]

Really not a lot to add to this video in terms of stuff to say. The merits are there for your eyes. You have the very friendly Arnd at A. Lange Sohne wearing TheTimeTVs signature little microphone talking about the new Richard Lange Pour le Merite and new 1815 watch line that was officially released at SIHH in January a couple months back. These videos do the new watch line justice, and it is interesting to get a glimpse at the set ups that brands display at SIHH (always impressive). You can se [...]

For Watches Wonders 2021, Panerai has introduced a trio of brand-new Luminor Chronographs and a limited-edition Luna Rossa that feature a new exclusive chronograph movement that includes a Dubois-Depraz module over an Swiss Made ETA base. Chronographs arent usually front and center for Panerai with the current offerings being restricted to the pricey flyback chronographs found in the Luna Rossa and a handful of special edition submersibles. Priced at just around the $10,000 mark, this new Lumin [...]

Every watch brand loves to celebrate its anniversaries, and Perrelet is no different in this regard. For the 10-year anniversary of the release of its distinctive Turbine technology, Perrelet is celebrating with the release of the Turbine Evo - a fresh new design for the Perrelet catalog, sporting an in-house movement and retaining the same unique style weve come to expect from Perrelet.Perrelet has released a large number of watches in the Turbine collection over the last decade, with the hallm [...]

For 2015, Bell Ross has updated the BR 01 collection with the BR-X1 (hands-on here) which takes the classic square-shaped cockpit instrument-inspired Bell Ross watch design and renders it in its most modern look ever. staff members were surprisingly satisfied with the Bell Ross BR-X1 despite the watches being on the pricier side of what weve come to expect from the brand. So, in the spirit of very high-end Bell Ross watches, here is the Bell Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon which comes i [...]

The German watch brand A. Lange Sohne was revived in 1994 but only opened their first boutique ten years ago in 2007. The boutique is in Dresden, a short drive from the brands headquarters in Glashutte. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of this boutique, Lange has launched a limited edition time-only watch in the 1815 collection. The?A. Lange Sohne 1815 Dresden Boutique 10th Anniversary Edition watch is identical to the standard 1815 but has a hinged, engraved cover for a caseback.A. Lange So [...]

Whether its the sponsorship of efforts for the preservation of a forgotten island or partnering with Australias Royal Flying Doctor Service, Swiss watch brand Oris has been involved with some pretty cool causes over the years. The latest is a 1931 Dewoitine D.26 airplane that was passed on to Hangar 31,?a group of volunteer enthusiasts dedicated to the preservation, training, and maintenance of the aircraft. The Oris Big Crown D.26 Limited Edition is Oris latest retro-style pilot model. Featurin [...]

Watch writer and author Constantin Stikas has just released a new book on the famed ancient Greek Antikythera device, which was an astronomical clock-style device discovered in the 20th century aboard a ship wreck off the coast of Greece. In 2011, watch maker Hublot released a miniaturized version of the Antikythera in watch form that debuted here. Working with Hublot, other watch makers, along with scientist and other experts, Stikas has collected a wealth of information as well as modern cont [...]

Ive long called for an increase in complicated watch options for women. In very recent years, it seems the call is being answered, albeit at a glacial pace. The announcement of the Piaget Limelight Stella watch is another step in the right direction. While there is no shortage of unisex mechanicals, its great to see calibres designed exclusively for women. In the past, it was always assumed that complicated watches for women didnt exist because A) a delicately proportioned watch simply didnt hav [...]

Lets be honest, dive watches are primarily used these days as de-facto sports tool watches and increasingly for all types of situations where a formal dressing attire is not required. However, when getting a dive watch, what if you could get one that not only looks great in casual and semi-formal settings but also had the tooling capability and pedigree that would allow it to stand toe-to-toe against any dive watch in the market? Well, wait no longer, the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Chro [...]

Having mentioned this before, I will reiterate that the Montblanc Timewalker has been a watch that Ive appreciated for a long time. For years the design and concept behind the Timewalker has kept me thinking damn, that is a really nice watch I seriously want one That specific emotional connection isnt easy to reach, and only a handful of watch collections out there keep my interest for so long. For that reason I was more than happy to spend some quality time with this special timepiece that isnt [...]

Ive always been a fan of the Corum Admirals Cup lines of watch, the more modern versions that is. The watch is meant to celebrate the Admirals Cup yacht race, that youve only heard about if you are known in some circles as admiral, or are currently wearing deck shoes. The trademark of the watches are the flags that have been used as hour indicators. Oh, and the chronograph seconds hand that was apparently fashioned from a cocktail drink stirrer. Which of course goes with boating.What is really g [...]

There is no more hotly contested segment in the modern watch industry than the integrated-bracelet sports watch space. In the upper echelons of the luxury market, these designs form some of the most recognizable and desirable luxury products in the world, routinely trading in the secondary market for well above MSRP. The more affordable side of the market has seen its own escalating integrated-bracelet competition in recent years, and one of the leading contenders in this white-hot segment is Ma [...]

When the Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 collection debuted earlier this year, it was met with a storm of media coverage and a whole host of impassioned opinions. It had been quite a while since Audemars Piguet had brought out a new range of watches, so the reaction was bound to be strong. And while many observers found things to like about the Code 11.59s inaugural offering, there werent many analysts willing to shower the models with universal praise. Now, however, six months later, the Only Watch [...]

For SIHH 2017, IWC?has reimagined their Da Vinci line, foregoing the recent tonneau shape for a more classic round case. The new IWC Da Vinci Automatic doesnt hearken too far back, though, drawing clear inspiration from the?Da Vinci SL Automatic (ref. 3528) from the late 1990s. Its an inoffensive piece that some will find an appealing and versatile wear, but it will probably not put the Da Vinci line on the radar of many who already overlook it. Perception aside, its an interesting move from IWC [...]