WatchTime’s March-April 2014 Issue is On Sale Now!
The March-April issue of WatchTime is on newsstands now (and also in the WatchTime online shop), featuring a cover story on Breguet’s Classique Chronom��trie 7727 and its groundbreaking magnetic movement; the seven “star watches” from SIHH 2014; tests of the Arnold & Son UTTE and Oris Aquis Depth Gauge; and more. Click here for highlights from the issue… ? In our cover feature, “Breguet’s Magnetic Moment,” Joe Thompson reveals the story behind Montres Breguet’s Classique Chronom��trie 7277 and its patented magnetic pivot, which could be a game-changer for mechanical watches. The article includes quotes and revelations from Thompson’s exclusive interview with Breguet CEO Marc A. Hayek.? Our first full-length article devoted to this year’s SIHH watch fair in Geneva, “7 Stars from SIHH,” offers detailed analysis of the standout timepieces we saw at the fair, including the Jaeger-LeCoultre Hybris Mechanica 11 (c

In-Depth: The Original Lange 1 Compared To The New Version For 2015
The Lange 1 is a watch that isn’t just iconic, it’s a watch that is so iconic that saying so is one of the biggest clichés in watch journalism. Cliché it may be, but it is actually true – though interestingly enough, when the Lange 1 first debuted, it was considered a very innovative and even controversial design. It’s a testimony to just how effectively A. Lange & Söhne, all the way back in 1994, hit the sweet spot for enthusiasts in terms of combining traditional Saxon watchmaking design cues with a fresh approach to dial composition, that the Lange 1 has in the subsequent decades become one of the most recognizable, and also the most imitated, watches in the world.One alters an icon at one’s own peril, however for 2015, A. Lange & Söhne did just that: the firm introduced a new version of the Lange 1 (hard on the heels of the previous years’ update to the Datograph, another one of their most beloved models). The new

Interview: Visit To The New Panerai Boutique In Miami & Interview With Angelo Bonati, CEO Of Pan
This month Panerai opened its first ever flagship store in the United States and I was lucky enough to go down to see the boutique for myself. The 2,200 square foot boutique is located in the heart of the Miami Design District – the innovative neighborhood being developed by Dacra, founded by entrepreneur Craig Robbins, and L Real Estate, a global real estate and development fund. 1 OF 17 The Miami Design District development is special in that it partners with prominent architects and artists to design the buildings and retail spaces. Each space is unique and creates an overall experience for the shopper. The Panerai boutique is located in an area called Palm Court, along with several other luxury brands such as Vacheron Constantin, IWC, Hublot, and Piaget (to name a few). The boutique is in a blue reinforced glass structure designed by Sou Fujimoto, who is known for his delicate and strong structures that deal with the concept of light. The facade is inspired by

All the Omegas in the family
This is my 1975 Constellation calibre 711 stainless steel and solid gold integrated bracelet ref 155.0022/355.0815 (belonged to my father who passed away)This is my SMP 300 Ref 2254.50.00This is my wife's Aquaterra Quartz ref 2577.30.00A group photo: Hope you like it,Best,

6263 sigma back from service!
Just wanted to share a few pics of my 6263 sigma dial from 1973, picked it up from service today!