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IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition Chinese New Year
The Portugieser collection is a pillar of IWC Schaffhausen, and for a good reason. The collection dates back to the 1930s when two gentlemen dealers from Portugal commissioned a watch for the local market. The result, reference 325, gave the name and paved the way for many beautiful timepieces with all sorts of complications. Two years ago, IWC offered a new take on the classic hours, minutes, and small seconds watch in the Portugieser collection, a compact Portugieser Automatic 40, in harmony with the universal trend of smaller case diameters, with several case materials and dial colour options. The new reference IW358315, also known as the IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 Edition Chinese New Year, complements this line with a new colour dial and a new – and fun – shape for the rotor.Watch editions dedicated to the Chinese New Year are widespread across the industry. Big and small brands rush to satisfy the critical market, offering themed animations in limited editions. IWC i
Longines 24-Hours Single Pusher Chronograph - Monochrome Watches
The Longines Heritage collection offers a great opportunity to own an affordable timepiece, that has many of the looks of important vintage timepieces, yet the reliability of a modern one. The new Longines 24-Hours Single Pusher Chronograph is clearly inspired by Longines’ longstanding history in dedicated pilot’s watches. Many of the Longines pilot watches from the Heritage collection have been covered by us before, however this is the first with a 24-hour dial.?Longines’ important role in the development of aviation watches is of important historical value and was of course covered extensively in our series about the History of the Pilot Watch (the very first pilot’s watch was however made by Cartier.) Especially the Longines Hour Angle Watch and the Weems Second-Setting Watch played an important role in the first days of aviation. Similarly, a large single pusher pocket watch chronograph, adapted to be worn on the wrist, also played an important historical ro
The new Omega Globemaster fully explained with history, specs, live photos & price (Baselworld 2015) - Monochrome-Watches
Each company has a specific set of values, beliefs and ideas that run at its core. They define its stance and also have an impact on its operations or its products. An ethos is so important because it permits the customer to identify with its products. Brand loyalty is derived from that sole idea. Omega is a company that has a very strong ethos and identity. Many believe, however, that the company is synonymous with classic sports watches like the mighty Speedmaster and the iconic Seamaster. And while the company did shape the evolution of sports watches/chronographs in ways that few others have done, I nevertheless beg to differ. Omega is a company that has a rich heritage of producing many diverse watches. Their new offering, introduced at Baselworld 2015, is a watch that comes to redefine a classic line of very unique and important timepieces. The new Omega Globemaster is a direct descendant of the vintage Omega Constellation?of the 1950s and 1960s, enriched with many unique feature
Pre Baselworld 2014: Introducing the Ulysse Nardin Dual Time Manufacture with In-House Movement - Monochrome Watches
For many years Ulysse Nardin have been making one of the most convenient dual time zone watches in the market. Typically one of Ludwig Oechslin’s inventions, which makes it possible to adjust the second time zone and DATE both forward and backward! During Baselworld 2014 Ulysse Nardin will launch the newest version featuring their in-house movement: the Dual Time Manufacture. Earlier Ulysse Nardin already equipped the Marine collection with the new in-house movement, that utilizes silicon for both the escapement (anchor, escape wheel and roller) and hairspring. Caliber UN-334 beats at a steady pace of 4 Hz (28,800 vph) and has a power reserve of 48 hours. This movement has been developed and manufactured entirely in-house. The new Dual Time Manufacture comes in 4 different flavors: the case is made in stainless steel or 18 karat rose gold, and each version has two choices of dials: silver or black. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Missing Faberge Egg Bought for Scrap at Flea Market - Monochrome Watches
Forget waiting for PBS Antiques Roadshow to appraise the egg - it is worth millions. Here is what we know: the egg is the third of eight missing Russian Imperial Faberge eggs, having been authenticated by Kieran McCarthy who is an expert in Russian artifacts. In 1887, Alexander III gave the egg to his wife Empress Maria Feodorovna on Easter, and many years after the Russian revolution, the egg recently sat for sale in an American flea market. It was purchased by a scrap dealer for $14,000. He hoped to make a $500 profit by melting the egg's gold and instead stands to make a fortune. Beyond the obvious sensationalism of the story, Monochrome became intrigued by what lay inside the egg.Opening the egg discloses an exquisite Vacheron Constantine lady's watch. The fabled horological maison became important in this caper because it was the only clue available to the buyer. Googling egg and Vacheron Constantin, the name engraved on the watch, generated regal search results of the Faberge var