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Introducing The Revamped Bulgari Octo Roma Collection (Video, Live Pics)
First introduced in 2012, the Bulgari Octo is one of the most striking watch creations of the last decade. Naturally, the impressive Finissimo saga, which turned the Roman Maison into the master of ultra-thin mechanical watchmaking, immediately comes to mind. But as its name suggests, the Finissimo is part of a larger family, the Octo. Its design combines angles, curves and a rounded octagonal shape with Bulgari's sophisticated design. The brand now revisits the Octo Roma to create an alternative to the Finissimo. Indeed, the new Octo Roma is more versatile and less radical; it is more relaxed, sportier and sturdier while retaining the brand's distinctive style. It comes in different models and with a new interchangeable strap/bracelet system. We had the opportunity to meet with Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division, and Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, their Product Creation Executive Director, to discover this tasteful redesign of the collection.Naturally, the ma
Why the launch of the TAG Heuer Carrera CH80 is postponed? - Monochrome Watches
At?Baselworld 2014, TAG Heuer’s main novelties were Carrera models with 3 hands and a day/date window. Not really something that we here at Monochrome-Watches get extremely exited about. However we already got a bit of a pre-announcement of the new Carrera, which would be introduced after the summer, and that got us on the tip of our chair. TAG Heuer’s?new Carrera is heavily inspired by vintage models, and we even got word that the design will be slightly, but significantly, changed, and shared that with you. Also the new in-house developed and manufactured movement, calibre CH80, was something that got us exited. HOWEVER…?TAG Heuer’s latest press release tells us?that the launch of the TAG Heuer Carrera CH80 is postponed and it won’t be delivered to stores until further notice.Official press releaseThe official release mentions that all production capacities will be focused exclusively on the Calibre 1887?for an unknown period. According to TAG Heuer that
Petrolhead Corner: A Week With The Porsche 911 Dakar And Matching PD Watch
Have we lost the plot? Are we abandoning watches? No, of course not, but this time around the Petrolhead Corner is serving up something very special. Yet with us, watches are never far away as we will be going over the connection between Porsche, the car manufacturer and Porsche Design. How? By looking at two benchmark products as examples; the mad Porsche 911 Dakar, and a matching special edition of the Porsche Design Chronograph 1. We put the car through its paces both on and off-road, and it was mad fun! Oh, and the watch too of course, as that’s kind of our thing after all. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!Now, before I start rambling on about Porsche, its 911 Dakar, the Porsche Design watches and so on, I want to make one thing very clear. Frank and I do not consider ourselves professional motoring journalists, and it probably shows in the video. We can tell you all about watches, and quite a lot about cars, but we are no Jeremy Clarkson, Henry Catchpole or Matt Watson.
Hands-on: Zenith El Primero Range Rover (Specs, Photos and Price) - Monochrome Watches
There's a common saying that car' guys are watch' guys. Behind this aphorism though is a real connection fueled by the love of fine mechanics, performance and passion. As a result collaborations between watch and car manufacturers have flourished - for the better or worse. Case in point, Zenith and Land Rover recently announced their first watch collaboration. Now regardless of what you think of such partnerships, you have to agree that this one stands out. For a start, Landrover is not just about performance and mechanics. Its go-anywhere, tow-anything cars are an expression of freedom - a philosophy that speaks to me more than turbo-charged engines. Secondly, the Zenith El Primero Range Rover is simply a superb (no-fuss) chronograph. Time for a hands-on look.The Zenith El Primero Range Rover is a variation of the El Primero 36'000 VPH. Just like the vehicles of the British car maker, it is sophisticated and understated. Apart from a discreet Range Rover caption, Zenith has avoided a
Tissot Gentleman Two-Tone Collection - Monochrome Watches
We all know that the real watch war is not waged for the throne of high complications, but for the far simpler three-hand and date models. Wristwatches are celebrating their first century of existence (they became popular after the WW1) and the idea that they are mainly a tool to accomplish a basic function (telling the time) has prevailed since then. That is the only information – along with the date – that more than 90% watch buyers are looking for. And they want it in round cases too. Once they have acquired the watch, it is going to be the only one they have and use for many years. That is why this segment of the market wants the watch to be as versatile as possible, so that they can use it on every occasion. And all that must be paired with an affordable price.This is the stark truth of the watch business, and this is why the Tissot Gentleman has a lot to offer. You can have a wristwatch made of solid gold (not gold plated), with a precise and reliable calibre and look