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Gronefeld Parallax Tourbillon with new Steel Hammered (Tremblage) Dials - Monochrome Watches
What a difference a dial?makes! When Gronefeld unveiled the Parallax Tourbillon in 2014, it was the third watch produced by the Horological Brothers, Bart and Tim Gronefeld. After the GTM-06 (Gronefeld Tourbillon Minute Repeater) and the One Hertz, they wanted to showcase a large tourbillon. One that would hover over the dial, or at least on the same level as the dial, so it would have all spotlights on the perpetual dance of a tourbillon. With the new tremblage dials, the emphasis is still on the large tourbillon, while the dial showcases the masterful art of hand-made tremblage.?Let’s say the large tourbillon has gotten an even better backdrop. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that the other dial options aren’t very nice. They are! Especially the salmon colour dial looks incredibly good, and like everything coming from Gronefeld, the quality is absolutely sublime. The new tremblage dial is again another showcase of what the two brothers can do, and how incre
Buying Guide - The best luxury sports watch of 2022
Few trends have seen such a strong surge in popularity as the luxury sports watch over this past year. Or rather, past years, as demand has skyrocketed for several of the usual suspects for much longer than just these 12 months. But with soaring demands, people have slowly begun shifting focus to less obvious choices as there are plenty of alternatives around. And although it’s hard to ignore watches like the Royal Oak (which we simply couldn’t, sorry) or the Nautilus, we wholeheartedly feel there have been a few extremely nice, surprising entries to the market! So with that in mind, here is our selection of the best Luxury Sports Watches presented in 2022.Note: please share your favourite luxury sports watches of 2022 in the comment section at the end of this article.Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic 36mmThe elegant Tonda PF range by Parmigiani Fleurier was a really pleasant surprise when it was launched last year. And through an impressive number of well-balanced, re
Laurent Ferrier Bridge One - In the Mood for Retro - Monochrome Watches
In a radical departure from the smooth, pebble-shaped cases we associate with Laurent Ferrier, the Bridge One embraces a new geometry marked by flowing rectangular lines with rounded edges and a strong Art Deco vibe. The movement, shaped to match the case, is also new and fitted with a traditional Swiss lever escapement as opposed to the natural escapement featured on most of LF watches. Unveiled during the SIHH 2019, we were able to spend some time with the novel Bridge One.Sources of InspirationThe more you look at the elegant flowing lines of the case, the more complexity you start to detect and the more sources of inspiration you start to spot; which is hardly surprising given the long and distinguished career of master watchmaker Laurent Ferrier.Historic image of the Passerelle de l'Ile in Geneva, one of the sources of inspiration for the new Laurent Ferrier Bridge One.Ostensibly, a wrought-iron bridge that Ferrier could see from his bedroom window as a child inspired the case. Th
GIVE AWAY: Another IWC Wall Clock! - Monochrome Watches
When we gave away the first IWC Wall Clock, Monochrome’s managing editor Brice Goulard was enjoying a well-deserved vacation. Today he’s on his way to Miami to join the TAG Heuer team at Art Basel in Miami. However back on topic… we’re giving away a second IWC wall clock! The first give-away was already hugely successful and I’m very happy that IWC agreed to make another wall clock available for Monochrome’s 10th anniversary give-aways.?The end of the year is already near, and we still have a few give-aways to go. Next up will be several Jaeger-LeCoultre year books, five A. Lange & Sohne books, notebooks and pens, and Montblanc watch pouches with the Monochrome logo embossed. Not too bad if I may say so! So stay tuned, register for the give-away, and have a change to win this super cool IWC wall clock. This IWC wall clock measures 40 cm (approx. 16 inch) in diameter and has the looks of a Portugieser, with similar ra
Industry news - Omega Opens New High-Tech Factory in Biel
Today, Omega just unveiled their brand new eco-friendly premises designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban. Located next to the brand's historical building where the brand is headquartered, the new factory was inaugurated today (Editor's note: November 2, 2017) and it is an important step for the brand, allowing it to centralise its forces, hitherto spread out between various sites. No revolution there (which Omega does not need) but an evolution bringing watch assembly training and quality control (T2/T3/T4 for those familiar with the Swatch Group production flows), under one roof, and providing a cutting-edge setting to operate the brand's production activities. The technology used inside the building is indeed impressive. This is evident with watchmakers and operators' workplaces benefiting from robotic assistance at the highest level, but also with the organization of the workflow and control procedures. The central stock is fully automated and