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Watches & Wonders Novelties that are Now Available Online - Monochrome Watches
Most of the new watches for 2020 have been launched online. That's pretty different from any other year when Baselworld and SIHH (now Watches & Wonders) were THE places for new launches. For watch sales, the digital world has played a role for a longer period. Some brands already have e-commerce, some are testing it in selected markets. A rather big global player in this field might just be an unexpected player, namely the luxury fashion e-comm site NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER. Just after the latest ?Watches & Wonders launches, they partnered as the privileged multi-brand online retailers of Watches & Wonders. And we had a look and selected the coolest, the classiest and the funkiest of the Watches & Wonders novelties for sale at MR PORTER.?The luxury watch world is probably one of the last bastions to show some resilience towards anything online, but we all know that resistance is futile. The current pandemic certainly works as a catalyst for those who were not convince
Hands-On - Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph Ducati Special Edition
Watches are mechanical instruments that have long been associated with the world of motorsport, most of the time on four wheels. It is no secret that car enthusiasts are often equally passionate about mechanical watches and these two collecting communities have long joined forces. What's true for sports cars is also true for motorbikes and today we'll reveal the result of a collaboration that couldn't be more Italian and stylish. Two Italian icons, both for aesthetics and mechanics. On one side is the legendary motorbike manufacturer Ducati. On the other is the jeweller/watchmaker Bulgari. And when the two join forces, it gives us the edgy Bulgari Aluminium Chronograph Ducati Special Edition.Founded in 1926, since 1946 Ducati builds premium motorcycles characterized by performance engines, distinctive design, and innovative technology. Ducati motorcycles are the purest expression of refined engineering, unmistakable design and above all, a great passion. The essence of Italian style sh
The Stunning Gronefeld 1941 Gronograaf
Despite the breakthrough in materials, engineering technologies and manufacturing equipment, the new millennium has yet to produce much innovation in mechanical chronograph movement design. Still, upgrades to how chronographs function occasionally impress watchmaking enthusiasts, like the MB&F Sequential EVO or the AgenGraphe by Agenhor. Much to our joy, one of the most beautifully executed attempts to perfect the beastly mechanism came in the form of the Gronefeld 1941 Gronograaf, presented by the “Horological Brothers” Tim and Bart Gronefeld last year. We recently spent time with the Dutch watchmakers and their creation and gladly share our thoughts.Tim and Bart Gronefeld are the Horological Brothers, well-known in mechanical watchmaking for their high-end creations. They come from a family with a long watchmaking history, and both Tim and Bart have been in the industry for many years. Together, they founded their company, Gronefeld Watches, in 2008. It is based in Ol
Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Salmon
There is something special about a refined perpetual calendar and chronograph watch. It is a category that houses many timepieces that we dream of owning one of these days. Among these, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is a supremely elegant model powered by one of the best-in-class movements. On the occasion of Watches and Wonders, the brand unveils a platinum version fitted with a beautiful salmon dial that, as often with this colour, is elegant, unostentatious but with that very special twist. And that makes it a perfect competitor to the Patek 5270 Salmon.The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Perpetual Calendar Chronograph is a refined, restrained and practical watch with a venerable lineage. The reference 5000T was introduced in 2016 with a few design updates, in particular, a revamped dial and a new movement. Back then, the calibre 1142 QP replaced the 1141 QP. While the 1141 QP relied on a Lemania 2310 ebauche, the 1142 QP is produced in-hou
Introducing: The Oris x LFP Divers Sixty-Five Limited Edition
Oris introduces a limited edition of its Divers Sixty-Five created in collaboration with France's Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) and the National Convention of Child Protection Associations charity (CNAPE). The model chosen to promote the annual children's football tournament is a classic 38mm Divers Sixty-Five powered by an automatic movement - not to be confused with the recently released 38mm Sixty-Five model running on the brand's proprietary calibre 400.Equipe de football de Rodez RAF – Equipe de football de Grenoble GF38 during the Ligue 2 BKT match between Grenoble Foot 38 and Rodez Aveyron Football at Stade des Alpes on November 25, 2023 in Grenoble, France. (Photo by Dave Winter/FEP/Icon Sport)The CNAPE is a federation of 200 associations working to protect children at risk across France. It has been staging the annual football tournament - Tournoi des Defenseurs de l'Enfance - with the LFP for the past four years. To raise awareness and generate funds, the tourna
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