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Weekly Watch Photo - Lange und Sohne Zeitwerk for Kidz Horizon - Monochrome Watches
Lange und Sohne donated a unique version of the Lange Zeitwerk to the Kidz Horizon charity auction and Peter Chong made the press photos. As always gorgeous photos of a gorgeous watch.?At Monochrome we love beautiful timepieces and great photos showing the beauty of them. In this particular case the gorgeous movement of the Lange Zeitwerk is visible and so is the superb finishing qualities of Lange und Sohne.?Lange und Sohne first released the Lange Zeitwerk?in 2009 and it has become one of the most recognizable timepieces released in the past 10 years. Lange’s new Zeitwerk Striking Time aslo proves this. Ad - Scroll to continue with article This unique version is made in white gold and comes with a grey dial. A beautiful combination we think. The normal retail price of the white gold version is around $ 70,000 USD. This unique piece, with SGP 2011 engrave
Auction - Top Lots of The Royal 50 Audemars Piguet Sale by Ineichen
As you are undoubtedly aware, this year marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most important watches ever created, the most emblematic watch of Audemars Piguet and the most famous creation of genius designer Gerald Genta: the Royal Oak. Although the brand has already released its commemorative collection, including a new flagship watch (the 16202 Jumbo), auction houses are also keen to ride the celebratory wave. After Phillips / Bacs & Russo, it’s time for Zurich-based Ineichen Auctioneers to host a dedicated sale, gathering 50 of the finest Royal Oak models. Dubbed the “Royal 50 Audemars Piguet” auction, it will take place in Zurich and online on 28 May 2022. Furthermore, this is the first time a leading watch auction house will drop the buyer's premium and register its shares on the blockchain. And here are some of the most standout Royal Oak watches to be auctioned.A?Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon Premier Limited Edition Ref. 26530STThere have been
The New Patek Philippe ref. 5200G - Gondolo 8 Days with Day & Date Indication - Monochrome Watches
Patek Philippe just introduced a new reference in their collection, which might easily become a future classic. The new ref. 5200G (the G refers to its white gold case) is part of the Gondolo collection and features an 8-Days manually wound movement with a day and date indicator. Albeit ref. 5200G is an entirely new model, it shares some similarities with two other Gondolo models, both the ref.5124 and the legendary ref.?5100 10-Day Power Reserve?Millennium Edition, nicknamed?“Manta Ray.”The Gondolo collection finds its inspiration in Art Deco and offers less common case shapes, like tonneau, rectangular, square and cushion shaped cases. Launched in 1993, this collection was named after the “Chronometro Gondolo” watches that Patek Philippe designed for the renowned Brazilian retailer Gondolo & Labouriau in the early 1900’s. Just look at the side of the new 5200G’s case and you’ll immediately recognize the Art Deco influences. Ad
Introducing the Autumn 2014 collection by JeanRichard - Monochrome-Watches
For those who are not already aware, JeanRichard is the ‘affordable proposition’ of the Kering Group, meaning the luxury group that owns the impressive Girard-Perregaux, the jeweler Boucheron and, since a few weeks, Ulysse Nardin. With a collection focussed on sports watches with?a strong and distinctive design, the brand is growing in the heart of collectors and known for its interesting value for money ratio. For this end of summer, JeanRichard is introducing a new collection, inspired by the warm and natural colours of autumn.The JeanRichard 1681 Chestnut Brown PVDThe 1681 is JeanRichard’s?finest proposition. It comes with an interesting in-house calibre developed inside the manufacture Sowind, in the same plant where the movements of Girard-Perregaux?are produced. It is however an exclusive engine that is used only by JeanRichard. The Calibre JR1000 is a modern self-winding movement that ticks at 4hz (28.800vph) and that boasts 48 hours of power reserve. It may be
Vacheron Constantin Metiers DArts Copernicus Celestial Spheres SIHH 2017
Metiers D'Art are deeply ingrained in Vacheron Constantin's tradition. At SIHH 2017, the Geneva-based Manufacture is introducing a collection in tribute to Nicolaus Copernicus, the Polish mathematician and astronomer who heralded a scientific revolution, putting forward the theory of heliocentrism, overturning all existing beliefs. Three different versions bring different interpretations of the theme into three expressions of exceptional craftsmanship - all powered by a movement animating a fascinating reproduction of the earth’s rotations around the sun.The first version of the Copernicus Celestial Spheres watch boasts a champleve grand feu enamel dial drawing inspiration from an astronomical map of the Copernican system as drawn by Andreas Cellarius. The second dial is hand-engraved with the signs of the zodiac intertwined and overlapping on a white gold disc. The third dial combines laser engraving and hand-engraving on sapphire crystal. Ad - Scroll to continue with