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Richemont Announces Quarterly Results ahead of SIHH 2019 - Monochrome Watches
Just before the opening of SIHH 2019?(Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie), Switzerland-based luxury conglomerate Richemont has released its trading update for the quarter ended 31 December 2018. Richemont announced that sales in the quarter rose 25% at actual exchange rates and 24% at constant exchange rates – results that should, however, be nuanced across?the business portfolio.Organic growth in-line with expectationsRichemont’s results are mainly boosted by the consolidation of Yoox Net-A-Porter and Watchfinder (reflecting Richemont's efforts to build direct online sales channels). YNAP has been consolidated since May 1st and Watchfinder since June 1st.Excluding its recent e-commerce acquisitions, the luxury group said that sales for the period increased by 6% at actual exchange rates and 5% at constant exchange rates – an announcement?in-line with market expectations. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
An in-depth analysis of the Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon - Live photos, specs & price - Monochrome-Watches
Here is something you might not know: Ulysse Nardin is one of the major innovators of the market. You’d probably think the manufacture does great marine chronometers or funny erotic watches. However, there is much more to see in the R&D office of Ulysse Nardin: the use of silicon for an escapement wheel for the very first time,?the first test of a diamond balance spring or?the first manufacture to fit a watch with a diamond escapement. This research team is, for sure, productive – and they did again last year while showing us the first prototype of a brand new constant escapement, the?Ulysse Anchor Escapement. As promised, here is the first?commercialized watch to feature this innovation. Say hello to the?Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon.BackgroundIf you step back and look at the past 15 years, you’ll see that one of the most innovative manufactures had undoubtedly been Ulysse Nardin. Why? First and certainly main of the innovations credited to UN: the use for the
Monochrome - New & Improved - Monochrome Watches
Over the past years Monochrome has grown to become one of the defining blogs about Haute Horlogerie, and for that I’d like to thank you. Your feedback, continuous visiting Monochrome and reading our stories has been great. And of course I’d like to thank all my favorite watch brands and independent watchmakers for supporting me, inviting me for events, shows and continuously inspiring me to share the passion for fine watchmaking with you.Monochrome has grown (explosively) from 15,000 page views in 2010 to 125,000 page views in December 2012. And now it’s time for a new and fresh design, that serves you even better than before. There are many new features that will make it easier for you to find interesting stories, great back-grounds articles and extensive reviews. And of course, in a superbly classy & stylish design!What’s new? We designed a new navigation that makes it easier to find articles about different types of watches, when you click on “CATEG
Hands-On 2021 Norqain Freedom 60 GMT Editions - Specs & Price
Founded in 2018, the family-run brand Norqain might be a fledgeling brand on the Swiss watchmaking scene, but in just three years, it has consolidated a respectable collection of watches designed for rugged outdoor activities. What is even more surprising for such a young brand is that since 2020 Norqain avails itself of COSC-certified movements made by Kenissi, manufacture jointly owned by Chanel and Tudor/ . The two Norqain Freedom 60 GMT launching today are fitted with robust Kenissi manufacture calibres. The reference to 60' in the name of the watch alludes to the overall 1960s vibe of the design. Last year, the first Freedom 60 GMT models were launched; in steel with a black dial and a 300-piece limited edition in bronze with a brown dial. As part of the Freedom family with its line-up of retro/sporty models, Ben Kuffer, the brand's CEO, listened closely to customer feedback and decided to produce the GMT models with a 40mm case size.Dual TimeThe latest Freedom 60 GMTs come in a c
First Look: The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna
TAG Heuer and Senna Brand team up to celebrate Brazilian racing driver Ayrton Senna with a limited edition chronograph and tourbillon. As the watch brand most closely associated with motorsports, TAG Heuer's partnership with Senna began in 1988 and continued until his tragic death in 1994 at the San Marino Grand Prix. On the 30th anniversary of his passing, and in light of the upcoming Netflix series Senna, TAG Heuer introduces the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna, based on the recent Carrera Extreme collection and decked out with symbolic colours and allusions to the world of F1. ? Norio Koike, ASE ? Norio Koike, ASE ? Norio Koike, ASE Recognised today as one of the fastest and most fearless drivers in motor racing, Senna's rise to fame from his early days in Brazil to become one of F1's greatest drivers will be portrayed in the six-episode Netflix series premiering on 29 November 2024. The series will also feature heritage watches produced
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