Oris continues to build on one of its most successful collections with the newest Divers Date, a watch that traces its lineage back to the brand’s first purpose-built dive watch introduced in 1965. Rather than reinventing the formula, the independent Swiss brand focuses on the details that have made the Divers Date such a versatile…

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Long before “tool watch” became industry shorthand, Panerai was quietly crafting mission-critical instruments for the Royal Italian Navy—timepieces born of necessity, where failure was not an option. In that vein, the brand’s now-signature codes were forged: exceptional luminescence, robust construction, water resistance and, importantly, extended power reserves for prolonged underwater operations. That DNA still defines…

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Officine Panerai, the Swiss-made watch brand with deep Italian roots—and the brand long associated with equipping elite Italian naval frogmen—has also been notably forward-thinking when it comes to how it introduces special watches to collectors. Nowhere is that clearer than in its Xperience program. With these highly limited watches, the purchase doesn’t just deliver a…

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Panerai continues in its underwater adventures with two new Submersible models—the Submersible Marina Militare PAM01697 and the Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech™ PAM01698—both paying tribute to the brand’s enduring partnership with the Italian Navy and its aviation branch, the Aviazione Navale. The ties between Panerai and the Marina Militare date back to the early 20th century,…

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Oris is bringing the sunshine for summer with a new capsule collection of its Aquis Date dive watch, aptly named Taste of Summer Berries Edition. This bright series consists of  two vibrant timepieces recalling summer berries in a raspberry pink hue and a purple color. The watches deftly  balance fun with functionality thanks to their…

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American-born watch brand Bulova has never shied away from looking back to move forward. In honor of its 150th anniversary, the brand is reviving one of its most distinctive designs from the golden era of sports watches: the Marine Star. A cult favorite when it debuted in the 1970s, the Marine Star was the watch…

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As the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe—the world’s largest solo, non-stop, and unassisted sailing race—approaches, Ulysse Nardin has unveiled the Diver NET Vendée Globe, a groundbreaking timepiece that reaffirms the brand’s legacy of maritime precision and its commitment to sustainability. With its roots in crafting marine chronometers for 19th-century navies, the Swiss watchmaker continues…

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As Oris celebrates six decades of its dive watch legacy, the renowned Swiss watchmaker has unveiled the new Divers Date collection. This release is not just a tribute to Oris’ first diver’s watch, introduced in the 1960s, but also an innovative upgrade designed for modern watch enthusiasts. The collection encapsulates a nostalgic look back at…

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Bell & Ross, renowned for its precision instruments in both aviation and diving, has once again pushed the boundaries of performance and design with its new BR 03 Diver series. This release not only solidifies the brand’s reputation in the horological world but also marks a significant contribution to the diving watch realm. The BR…

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(This article by Roberta Naas first appeared on Forbes.com.) This past weekend, Panerai unveiled an all-new timepiece – one that represents a world’s first in terms of materials and one that was eight years in the making. The new Submersible Elux LAB-ID PAM01800 marks a groundbreaking advancement in mechanical luminescence. The Panerai Laboratorio di Idee,…

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Oris, a highly respected name in the world of Swiss watchmaking, proudly marks its 120th anniversary this year. Founded on June 1, 1904, in the quaint Swiss village of Hölstein, Oris has remained a paragon of independence and innovation throughout its storied history. This milestone is not just a celebration of time, but also a…

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This past weekend, the new Warner Bros Pictures Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom made its debut in theaters. Also claiming a spot center stage  was a prop developed by Swiss watch brand IWC Schaffhausen that helps light up the water in either red or blue. Taking inspiration from that prop, IWC went on to create…

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In the picturesque city of Cannes in South of France, where the azure waters of the Mediterranean kiss the French Riviera, history and innovation converged recently in a spectacular celebration of horology. As a fortunate witness to this momentous event, I had the privilege of experiencing the unveiling of Blancpain’s newest masterpiece, the “Fifty Fathoms…

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Oris, the renowned Swiss watchmaker, unveils a fresh interpretation of its mid-century-inspired Divers Sixty-Five Chronograph, a timepiece that pays homage to the golden era of diving. This new model, with its smaller 40mm case and refined monochromatic dial design, is a testament to the enduring appeal of retro diver’s watches. With the choice of a…

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In a nod to its illustrious watchmaking heritage, Bulova, the renowned New York-based timepiece brand, has unveiled its latest masterpiece – the Oceanographer GMT Collection. Drawing inspiration from its iconic 1972 “Devil Diver” watch, this new collection marries the timeless elegance of vintage designs with modern functionality. Bulova’s Oceanographer GMT Collection is tailored for the…

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Earlier this year at the Couture Show in Las Vegas, i got a sneak look at the newest Oceanus watches that Casio America, Inc. is now releasing. In fact, there are four new Oceanus watches being unveiled — all of which boast a spiral-cut sapphire bezel that offers a real wow factor. One of the…

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Recognizing the demand for diversity in watch diameters, independent brand Oris unveils the Aquis Small Second Date  watch now in a 45.5 mm size for the time-and-date version of its beloved diver’s watch. The watch is equipped with  a small seconds subsidiary dial at 9:00 and boasts  a seconds hand coated in Super-LumiNova® that indicates…

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  Bulova, renowned for its timeless and innovative timepieces, is excited to announce the expansion of its popular Marine Star collection. This collection, inspired by the world of maritime exploration, embraces bold accents, iconic patterns, and cutting-edge materials. The latest additions to the Marine Star lineup include the Series “A” and “B” models, which embody…

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The race around the world, The Ocean Race, which takes about six months to sail and brings teams to some of the most treacherous waters on Earth, is four months into its course. This past weekend, teams made a stopover in Newport, R.I. to rest and replenish supplies before moving to the next leg of…

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Calling it the SUB 300T, Doxa 1889, announced last night at the New York Yacht Club that is has created a timepiece to honor maritime explorer and famed novelist Clive Cussler. Founder of the National Underwater and Marine Agency, Cussler authored more than 85  books about adventure, shipwrecks and more. The DOXA  brand and its…

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  (Portions of this article by Roberta Naas first appeared on Forbes.) Perhaps more so than ever before, today’s  watch brands are  environmentally conscious and have been leading the way towards preservation of Earth’s resources for a couple of decades now. Some have even pulled out all the stops in recent years to create timepieces with…

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  Want to start the new year out right when it comes to watch collecting and watch loving?  A couple of great new books have just made their appearance on the scene and are worth a closer look — even if you missed them over the holidays. Among them: the Millennium Dive Book and a…

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  Whether you are shopping for a last-minute holiday gift, or for yourself, this season there are a few must-see (and possibly own) watches to indulge in.  With prices ranging from a few thousand and up, there is something for everyone in this “five top must-have watches” list for the holidays. Armin Strom x Collective…

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German watch brand Tutima Glashütte is all about creating watches that perform important functions that their owners need or want, such as flying or diving. The brand has  a long history in these realms and is known around the world for their aviation watches and their dive watches. Now, the brand releases the new MariTimer…

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A Swiss watch brand teaming with a luxury brand that makes iSUP (inflatable stand up paddle boards)?  It may be a watch world first, but it is definitely a think now thanks to Ulysse Nardin and Beau Lake. Recently, we have witnessed an incredible uptick in the watch world of brands teaming with other brands…

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  The House of Gucci has reinvented its Dive collection with the new series of four Gucci Dive watches made with bio-based materials and recycled steel. The four versions, each retailing for $1,850, are all water resistant to 200 meters and designed with sustainability and sports in mind. The 40mm watches boast a case and…

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  Recently, Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin announced its role as the Official Timekeeper of The World Ocean Race – a seven-month-long sailing event that takes five sailors in one Imoca 60 Yacht into some of the most inhospitable oceans of the world. Recently, I had the chance to talk one-on-one with Mark Towill, Co-Founder…

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Bonhams has a pretty unique auction going on now online  (since August 12) and lasting until August 22, 2022, and true Rolex or Hulk lovers still have a chance to get in  on it. A single owner has put up his collection of 11 Rolex Submariner “Hulk” watches for auction. All watches are new old…

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  Last year, Oris surprised and delighted watch lovers with its  “Cotton Candy” collection of bronze dive watches. They sported dials in colors such as light pink, sky blue and seafoam green. Now, the brand takes the concept a step further and releases the newest Cotton Candy Divers Sixty-Five bronze watches on color-coordinated perlon straps.…

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  It was a true story. Thirteen people trapped in an underground cave system that started flooding. The movie Thirteen Lives chronicles the rescue mission in Thailand where a group of young boys and their soccer coach were trapped as the flood waters rose. The rescue dive mission in the Tham Luang Nang Non caves…

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When I was invited by Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin to join them on an adventure in Newport, RI, I jumped at the chance. I have traveled with this brand before and the events always prove to be enlightening, engaging and educational. Last week’s experience — which included a seaplane trip from New York to…

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Not every sport watch needs to be expensive. It just needs to be highly functional to do the job it is meant to do, including dive watches that are set to join the wearer at extreme underwater depths. German watch brand Tutima is adept at offering one of the best quality/value ratios on the watch…

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It’s a mind-boggling answer to me, but the question is:  If you had your leg bitten off by a shark would you then advocate to save the sharks? Mike Coots, who lost his right leg during a tiger shark attack while he was bodyboarding, answered yes to that question. A new friend of the Ulysse Nardin…

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By Nancy Olson Panerai’s new 44mm collection of Submersible watches—the QuanrantaQuattro (Italian for “forty-four”)—comprises several references. Each features Panerai design codes we’ve come to know and love, like cushion-shaped cases and Safety Lock crown protectors, courtesy of the collection’s Luminor roots. I’ll focus here on the three eSteel models, though, just because I like their…

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In America, July 4th marks the nation’s independence and we typically celebrate with picnics, parades and more — always bedecked in red, white and blue. However, since Breitling just released its newest SuperOcean watches, we will celebrate today with a few shades of blue, orange, green and more. The colorful new timepieces from the brand…

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Over the course of a  couple of days in New York City, Swiss independent watch brand Oris made an impact. The brand, a champion of grassroots level initiatives around the world and a supporter of sustainable projects, unveiled its New York Harbor Limited Edition watch in support of the non-profit Billion Oyster Project, whose goal…

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  By Nancy Olson   With an estimated 5,000 billion pieces of plastic floating at sea, plastic pollution is a major issue facing our world’s oceans. And plastic fishing nets are one of the main sources of the problem—with about 640,000 metric tons lost or abandoned each year, according to Science. Ulysse Nardin won’t singlehandedly…

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  It’s an exciting day for Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre, a new immersive-experience boutique just opened on the prestigious Rodeo Drive in America. Located directly across from the iconic Bijan boutique, the new store is built on a new design concept with a more interactive and engaging presentation.  This marks the fourth USA brand-specific boutique…

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  Known for its aviation and dive-inspired watches, German brand Tutima Glashütte offers one of the best quality/value propositions on the market. Now, the brand does it again with its newest  M2 Seven Seas S series of watches with boldly colored gradient (or de’grade’) dials with distinctive highlights. Crafted in stainless steel (hence, the “S”),…

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It’s no secret that watch collectors are loving the bronze watches that have been emerging onto the watch scene in recent years.  And the new Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Brown Bronze beauty is no exception. There are several reasons this new diver’s watch – water resistant to 300 meters – will be hot,…

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With so many watch aficionados beginning to build their watch collections, we are witnessing a surge in prices and a dip in availability across many brands and platforms.  Whether you are looking to buy new or used, you may have a hunt on your hands. The key is to be patient and always troll the…

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Last week in New York City’s Meatpacking district — which is fast becoming a trendy hot spot for luxury goods — Tudor officially opened its first-ever USA boutique and the famed David Beckham was there to celebrate. Legendary in status thanks to his incredible soccer abilities, business acumen and all-round “nice guy” attitude, Beckham spent…

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(Updated on October 4, 2021) Long considered the epitome of dive watches, the Rolex Sea-Dweller watch is one of the most sought after timepieces for professional divers, recreational divers and watch collectors thanks to its excellence, precision and high-tech materials. Interest piqued? Don’t get too exctied because thanks to these features, and the high demand…

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This year, 2021, marks the 40th anniversary of Tonino Lamborghini S.p.A.  Style and Accessories company. It was started by second-generation of the Lamborghini dynasty, Tonino Lamborghini, when he was looking to create newly designed products that embraced the spirit of Italian design and boasted the Lamborghini family story. The luxury company created sunglasses, leather goods,…

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German independent watch brand Tutima is known for its aviation-inspired watches, as well as for its water watches. Now, though, the brand takes the ultimate plunge with a new line of M2 Seven Seas Titanium diver’s watches endowed with bold hues for ultimate legibility under water.  The new versions boast bright orange Signal and yellow…

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Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin continues its work to improve our oceans and the abundance of life there with new and continued cooperative efforts. In fact, the brand has been working with Ocearch for just over a year now, and as an offshoot, recently also teamed with the Medina Aquarius Program of Florida International University…

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Explorer, underwater  photographer and Oris brand ambassador Gerardo del Villar has spent 15 years photographing the now-endangered Whale Shark. Earlier this week, we announced Oris’ support of his cause by unveiling the Oris Whale Shark Limited Edition diver watch. Now, del Villar talks about this gentle giant of the ocean and his role, along with…

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By Gordon Henderson The ocean. Given the science and the effects of global climate change, more than ever is required of us to help the environment. And it is refreshing to see a watch brand do its part to help implement that change, as well. Swiss watch brand Oris is on a mission to bring…

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Free diver Guillaume Nery  is also a brand ambassador for Panerai.  Now, the brand honors him and his daring endeavors with a special edition watch: the Pam 1122 Guillaume Nery Special Edition Luminor Marina 44mm. Daring and different, just like Nery, the new timepiece is crafted in titanium and features a rubber coating on the…

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A little disappointed in what you got for Christmas? Feeling you want to treat yourself for the new year? If you are a Rolex lover, you may be scouring the pre-owned market — or even the new watches market — for a Rolex Sea-Dweller to join you on your 2021 adventures. If so, we have…

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There is just no other way to put it: if you are into lume on a watch — you are going to love the newest collaboration between Linde Werdelin and James Thompson of Black Badger: the Oktopus Blue Sea. This watch pushes all the boundaries when it comes to luminescence — going through five full…

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One of the biggest trends in watches today is the return to roots. More and more watch brands are revisiting their archives and re-inventing iconic watches that made history for them once before. Most of these watches have already enjoyed numerous evolutions over the decades. True collectors, though, will want to have at least one,…

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Sometimes, in a watch, all you want is simplicity and precision. When you don’t need all the bells and whistles, and are happy with just the time, the day and the date, German watch brand Tutima has exactly the right answer: The Tutima M2 Coastline. Sure, in its other collections, Tutima has all the bells…

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Many know him as Rambo, or Rocky, while others just know him as one of the best modern-day actors for action flicks. Yet others know him as a painter, author and even watch collector. Not matter what, though, when one says the name  Sylvester Stallone, images immediately come to mind. Now, the legendary actor —…

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As one of the world’s greatest sailing events, Vendee Globe, gets set to begin, Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin – Official Timekeeper of the single-crew highly dangerous race—celebrates by releasing a concept watch created using plastic pollution from the oceans. Ulysse Nardin has, in fact, regularly turned its attention to the oceans, and now is…

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Independent Swiss watch brand Oris dances pretty much to its own drummer. Despite being a large, globally distributed brand, the company’s executives pull out all the stops when it comes to creative designs and responsible partnerships. Recently, the brand announced that it has created an all-new in-house-made movement, Caliber 400 and today, it introduces the…

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Looking for a watch that is somewhat different from everything else on the market? Australian watch brand Bausele might be the one. The relatively young brand – founded less than a decade ago by Christophe Hoppe – believes in bringing a bit of Australia to the wrist.  In fact, the brand is named for this mission…

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Just last week, Swiss watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled its all-new Polaris Mariner Dive watches — and they are taking the watch collecting world by storm. It is not difficult to figure out why. The Polaris, especially the Memovox, is one of the most beloved collections from the and has been stealing hearts for more than…

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James Bond is known for many things: the three digits that accompany his name, his suiting being tailored to the finest of measurements, his car and his watch. From 1995 onwards,  Omega (or if you are Daniel Craig Ommeeegaa) has been the essential timepiece for the MI6 operative and in keeping with the legacy, the…

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In a much-anticipated roll out of new watches for 2020, Rolex releases five new-generation Oyster Perpetual watches – often adding a burst of color to the mix. Here we take a close up look at the new Rolex Submariner, Rolex Datejust, Rolex Oyster Perpetual, and the beloved Rolex Sky-Dweller, as the entire Submariner family has…

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When it comes to the ultimate sports watch, Tutima’s M2 Pioneer stacks up against the best of the well-known brands – and even has a little more to offer in terms of gutsy looks and top-notch German craftsmanship. Recently, I borrowed the M2 Pioneer and wore it for a week at the beach – in…

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Just a few days ago, a special team of shark researchers and scientists left the waters off of Cape Cod, MA, and headed out to the greater Atlantic Ocean on a two-week expedition to study sharks in their own environment. The expedition, led by Ocearch and supported by Swiss watch brand, Ulysse Nardin, aims to…

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Italian watch brand U-Boat, designed by Italo Fontana and crafted in Tuscany, Italy, is all about distinctive  Italian styling and high-tech functions. The brand’s newest watch, the  Sommerso Bronze, deftly underscores this theme, and takes form and function to a new level by crafting the diver’s watch in  beloved bronze — one of the hottest…

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Long-time lovers of watches and true connoisseurs of dive watches are sure to have knowledge of the Eberhard Scafograf. In the mid 20th century, the Scafograf made its first appearance and fast became a rival to the finest dive watches on the market. Over the decades, the Scafograf has evolved and today is a very important…

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Just last week, Tudor — sister brand to Rolex — unveiled its new Navy Blue Black Bay Fifty-Eight watch. Collectors were clamoring. There were good comments, bad comments, change-of-mind comments and more. The thing is, when you take a brand that has become a collectors’ delight — and you add Tudor blue to the flagship…

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Today, June 8, is World Oceans Day — a time when countries all around the world put a focus on our oceans and the sea life that is endangered. Recently, I wrote a comprehensive article about watch brands that are working to save the world’s oceans and life therein — from sharks to manta rays…

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Recently, Ulysse Nardin  announced its support of a program designed to study the ecosystem of blue sharks in the Atlantic ocean. The blue shark is an endangered species and by studying its habits and environment in a non-invasive manner, scientists  hope to acquire knowledge that can help save the species. Ulysse Nardin is sponsoring a study…

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Surfer-inspired Superocean Heritage ’57 If you know fashion, you know capsule collections are a great way to introduce small runs of fun product without taking a big risk. Not too many watch brands create capsule collections, though, except for Fendi, which is great at it. More and more, though, it is becoming a trend in…

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As the concept of affordable timing takes on new meaning during the recession, most watch lovers look to timepieces that retail for less than $5,000. Many also want highly functional sport watches that can accompany them on their adventures. TAG Heuer has the answer with its great new  Aquaracer GMT.  Crafted in stainless steel with…

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This past weekend, Daniel Craig, also known (for the time being) as James Bond, Secret Agent 007, hosted Saturday Night Live, wearing his Omega Diver 300M Co-Axial Master Chronometer 42mm 007 Edition watch. Craig is an Omega brand ambassador, and Omega has long been a watch partner of the 007 films. The Diver 300 M…

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Last week in New York City, Longines unveiled some of its newest watches for the year, and green took center stage in the form of the new khaki-green colored HydroConqust Automatic watch. The diver’s timepiece  — water resistant to 300 meters — features a bold green dial, matching green polished ceramic bezel and green textured…

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This past weekend at the Ocean Reef Club’s All Charities Weekend,  a special numbered-edition of the all-new Oris Carysfort Reef Limited Edition 18-karat gold watch was included in the event’s auctions in an effort to benefit the Coral Restoration Foundation’s efforts to restore the Carysfort coral reef. (The #2 watch will be auctioned at another…

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For those who love a true adventure story, there is Bear Grylls. He’s the guy you can watch on television as the treks through jungles with sheer determination to find his way to sunshine and safety. Using basic tools such as a watch and a machete, Grylls has built a cult-like following of fans eager…

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Dutch brand TW Steel — with Swiss-made watch — unveils its newest Ace402 divers watch — available on pre-order now for a limited time. The new watch is a limited edition piece — just 1000 of each — created in several renditions and powered by a Swiss chronograph movement. The 44mm dive watch is chocked…

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Swiss watch brand Oris has been making headlines around the world over recent years for its continued support of our Earth and conservation efforts. Just this week the brand announced the release of the beautiful Lake Baikal Limited Edition watch that will help toward conserving water and supporting a project based at Siberia’s largest freshwater…

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Recently, at the  World Finals of the Red Bull Cliff Diving series in Bilbao, Spain, Mido unveiled its newest  vintage-inspired Ocean Star Tribute collection  to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the brand’s superior water-resistant, high-performanc watch.  Mido, the Official Performance Partner of the 2019 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series, selected the event for the unveiling,…

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Throughout the past few days, watch lovers may have been witnessing a host of postings on line about the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date watch, which also doubles as a diver watch thanks to its high water resistance and rotating bezel. We held off covering this piece until we could get a good close-up look at…

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Green is the in color these days for a host of watch brands. Some say they are inspired by the blue/green seas. Others say they’re motivated by the khaki tones of military and yet others say they’re inspired by the great outdoors.  In reality, green-dial watches cry out for the right person to wear them.…

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At the recent Swatch Group ‘Time To Move’ Summit  in Switzerland, we got to go hands on with some of the amazing new timepieces making their way to stores now. Today, we take a closer look at  the Fifty Fathoms Barakuda, inspired by a vintage watch. Back in the 1950’s and 1960’s, Blancpain was already involved…

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This past Saturday, just in time for World Oceans Day, IWC Schaffhausen announced its support of a new environmental project to study the effects fo climate change via measuring the ocean’s temperatures. The study is  spearheaded by IWC’s diving partner, Cousteau Divers. The plans is to measure the ocean temps using precision sensors and then…

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The CoutureTime show in Vegas recently showcased some great new watches for men and women. From sport watches to dress watches and over-the-top diamond pieces, we bring a selection of 10 top watches that you’ll want to keep your eye on this year.

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Carl F. Bucherer is an independent watch line that we have covered quite extensively here on A Timely Perspective over the years. One of the main reasons we continue to follow and promote the brand revolves largely around the good the manufacturer has done with sustainability of oceanic life and their focus on the black…

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 Ulysse Nardin is synonymous with underwater adventure. This brand has been creating marine chronometers since its inception in 1846 and continues today to enhance its relationship with all things marine and nautical. As such, it comes as no surprise that its most recent unveiling — a sleek 42mm Diver  — is equipped to weather the elements with…

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To those in the know, Rolex is all about precision and performance, and for the unveiling earlier this year of its newest Oyster Perpetual Rolex Deepsea watch, the brand pulled out all the stops adding significant features that make this watch water resistant to more than 12,800 feet and able to go the distance with…

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It has been a very busy month for Swiss watch brand Ulysse Nardin. Following its extraordinary unveiling in September of the Torpilleur Military Semper Fortis watch, the brand went on in October to not only unveil an all-new Diver Chronometer collection, and now announces its role as the Official Timekeeper of the Fort Lauderdale International…

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Eterna is a Swiss watch brand with a great history of firsts in both watchmaking and seafaring. In fact, its KonTiki line is named after the 1947 KonTiki ocean expedition, wherein scientist Thor Heyerdahl and five others crossed the Pacific on a wooden craft to prove that other earlier civilizations could have done so. They…

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James Bond, one of the greatest franchises in cinema history, played by Daniel Craig, will be the face behind a new campaign for Omega to launch the revamped Seamaster 300M series of watches.  Omega has been the brand of choice for Bond for years. Now, 007 wears the Omega Seamaster 300M. The line was first launched…

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Globally recognized for its innovative designs and for creating some of the world’s most durable watches, Rado now unveils the new Captain Cook MKIII. The MKIII draws inspiration from the brand’s original 1962 Captain Cook divers timepiece. The Captain Cook collection is named after the 18th century British explorer Captain James Cook who charted thousands…

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Because TAG Heuer always needs to be on the cutting edge of cool and sleek, the brand unveils a new version of its beloved Aquaracer dive watch: Carbon Aquaracer. Crafted in PVD titanium, the watches — which are water resistant to 300 meters — are ultra lightweight. The newest series was inspired by the Monaco…

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Rolex has long been involved in the worlds of pioneering and exploration. This is the brand that has gone to the highest heights on the wrists of explorers conquering Mt. Everest more than half a century ago, to the deepest depths of the Marianas Trench in the Pacific Ocean strapped to the Trieste Bathyscaphe, piloted…

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Earlier this year at the SIHH, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveiled a wonderful new collection inspired by its past: Polaris. The complete Polaris collection, inspired by the Memovox watches, included an interesting array of watches, including a chronograph and the Polaris Memovox alarm dive watch. Now, the brand expands the line with the exciting Jaeger-LeCoultire Polaris Geographic WT…

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Eterna is a Swiss watch brand that we are very familiar with. The brand was highly popular in the United States throughout the 20th century  and was increasingly of interest after the famed Kon Tiki expedition. Founded  more than  160 years ago in Grenchen, Switzerland, the brand is known for its top-notch mechanical watches, including…

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Recently in New York City, Seiko and the Prospex Challenge 2017 exhibit made a real splash. Focusing on Seiko Prospex dive watches throughout the years, the exhibit opened with a wave of enthusiasm, and even attracted Fabien Cousteau. In 1965 Seiko launched its very first divers watch. Since then, Seiko has continued to grow as…

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I don’t scuba dive. Truth be told, I’m a little terrified of open water. I love the beaches, love going into the ocean from the shore line — but just don’t put me out in the deep blue sea all alone and don’t expect me to don the diving apparatus and breathe through masks and…

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Today, June 8, marks World Oceans Day – a day recognized by the United Nations since 2008 as being dedicated to preserving our oceans and marine life. Several top watch brands put their support behind this effort on a regular basis. Oris is one such brand. In fact, the company offers a Hammerhead Limited Edition…

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Today’s active lifestyles are all about exploration and sports. One of the top hobbies, especially in warm weather and tropic environs, is diving. While diving requires a lot of equipment and can be a bit costly, it can also be affordable. Imagine diving the incredibly beautiful yet super affordable Bali, for instance. That may well…

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This is most definitely the year for sport watches at Baselworld. We have everything from superb car-inspired designs, to aviation and pilot watches, as well as dive watches emerging from brands we may never have thought we would see them. We can’t wait to bring you a strong, in-depth look at these watches and more…

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  Affordability in a dive watch is something truly worthy of attention – especially when that dive watch performs well and looks great. Such is the case with the Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Dive “Blue Devil” watch. Water resistant to a massive 60 atm (600 meters), the watch features screw-down crowns for  time adjustment and the…

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Looking for the perfect gift for the woman in your life who loves the water but also has a real sense of style? Or, looking for the perfect self-purchase for your winter dive trip but not too into buying dive-specific watch? You may want to stop looking after you have taken a close-up study of…

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Planning your last hurrah of the summer? Maybe a Labor-Day-Weekend Dive trip? If so, you may want to think about having the right watch to accompany you on your dive into the deep blue seas. Today’s watch brands have pulled out all the stops, offering highly technical precision timepieces that easily withstand the elements. Here we bring you four…

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Summer isn’t over yet! There is still plenty of time for diving, swimming, yacht racing and more. As such,  we bring you five things you may want to know about a variety of water watches before donning them for your dive, sail, or other activity. Q: Why do true dive watches have bezels that turn…

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Recently in New York at The Glasshouses, Omega unveiled its newest Seamaster Planet Ocean watches: the ‘Deep Black.’ The new Deep Black line consists of four ceramic GMT/diver watches. The four variants include an all-black piece, a red,  a blue color and a black model with gold accents. At the event, Omega set the stage  for the line…

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Looking for a great water watch for summer? Stop searching. Eterna, which celebrates its 160th anniversary this year,  has just unveiled its newest collection of KonTiki Diver watches for women. Water resistant to 200 meters, the watches feature a rotating bezel, luminescent hands and accents and — for the feminine touch — some diamond markers.…

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Today is World Oceans Day and  what better time to celebrate the world’s water watches than today. As such, we have selected a slide show that includes five top watch brans that work hard to protect our oceans (Rolex, Omega, IWC, Blancpain and Jaeger-LeCoultre) and some images of their projects from around the world. We…

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This year at SIHH 2016, we heard a lot of oohs and ahhs when Audemars Piguet unveiled its newest boldly colored Royal Oak Offshore Diver Chronographs watches. That’s because these dive watches –in stores now_- are all about bright colors and brilliant performance.  The new Diver Chronographs are offered with either bright blue, tangerine, lemon yellow and…

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Dive watches were an impressive category at this year’s BaselWorld, and Tutima did it’s part to demonstrate the importance of rugged, durable timepieces that also have a lot to offer in the looks department. With the brand’s new M2Seven Seas  high-performance watch, professionals and amateurs have new options at affordable prices. The three-hand self-winding watch offers date…

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Ulysse Nardin — a brand we write about often here since it is a cutting-edge brand wrought with innovative timepieces — unless the newest Marine Diver watch: The Blue Ocean. The rugged timepiece combines the brand’s dual time function with diving capabilities. The  stainless -steel case is specially treated with a vulcanization process that gives it a blue rubber coating. Not…

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Recently I wore a watch I never really thought I would wear. I was testing out the Clerc Hydroscaph H1 C.O.S.C certified automatic chronometer. One of the reasons I never thought I would wear this watch is because it is a brute of a timepiece. I say a brute because it is a significantly sized…

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With summer upon us, water sports are all the rage. But you don’t have to spend a fortune for a watch that weathers the elements with you. The all new Gucci Diver watches go beyond fashion to the realm of form and function. The 45mm pieces are built in either black PVD coated steel or in…

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By Marie A. Picon Versatile, attractive and typically feature-packed, sport watches have been edging out dress watches as wardrobe essentials for years now. If your go-to daily wearer is more “garage” than “gala,” more “cockpit” than “conservatory,” then watchmakers had consumers like you in mind as they prepared for this year’s Couture and JCK trade…

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I bet if I put my car keys in a plastic bag submerged under -40°F water for three minutes they probably wouldn’t work anymore. To be honest, if I put my body into water that cold I most likely wouldn’t work anymore either. However, in celebration of Edox’s 50th  anniversary of its HydroSub Automatic divers watch,…

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Ok, we admit it. There is a lot of thrashing going on here at SIHH, while so many brands vie for top position when it comes to the ultimate high-tech, haute-horology timepiece. But honestly, sometimes it’s nice just to look at reality. From Cartier, that reality comes in the form of its newest stainless steel…

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Divers’  watches are typically rugged timepieces meant to withstand the toughest elements. The best dive watches on the market today typically are defined by certain important characteristics. Essentially, a dive watch should be water resistant to at least a Diver’s International Organization for Standardization (ISO) rating of 200 meters to 300 meters and offer additional…

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