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Discovering The Work Of Rune Bakkendorff, A Young And Upcoming Danish Watchmaker
In our exploratory trip around the world to uncover some of the most interesting independent watchmaking stories, we make a stop in Denmark this time around. The work of Rune Bakkendorff, a young and upcoming watchmaker from Denmark has recently been brought to our attention through our friends of The Limited Edition. Curious to learn what Rune has been doing so far, and is going to do into the future, we reached out to him and asked him a series of questions. As it turns out, we get some insight into Danish watchmaking history, as well as the very interesting ideas Rune has when it comes to the craft.Danish independent watchmaker Rune Bakkendorff.Robin, MONOCHROME Watches - Rune, you're a new name to our readers, can you briefly introduce yourself?My name is Rune Hjorth Bakkendorff, and I am a watch- and clockmaker from Denmark. I do a lot of conservation and restoration of historical and important timepieces, for both private and public collections, and for a while now I have been ma
Buying Guide - Our Top 5 Versions of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 15202
The Royal Oak Jumbo, a watch known under its current guise as the reference 15202, is one of the most sought-after and desirable watches produced by the Swiss industry. Its popularity has reached far beyond just the small circle of seasoned collectors. It’s a cult object, a design icon. Yet, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin 15202 will leave us soon. We also know from the words of the brand’s CEO that its replacement, due for the 50th anniversary of the model, is expected to be presented soon. And we also that the legendary JLC-based automatic calibre 2121 will be replaced by a new, in-house-produced movement. What, when, how…? We still don’t know. But what we can do for now is to look at what are MONOCHROME’s top 5 versions of the emblematic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 15202.The Steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo 15202STLet’s start with THE obvious one… The most classic, most emblematic, most relevant, most praised and most
First Look: The Cartier Tanka Guichets Watch is Back in 2025
Let’s push on several open doors… One, Cartier, the French jeweller-watchmaker, is the master of shaped watches. Second, Cartier’s most emblematic watch is, undoubtedly, the Tank. Third, there are actually dozens of Tank watches, and the depth of the collection goes far beyond the Tank LC and the Tank Normale. With this in mind, and knowing what Cartier has done recently with its Prive collection, you might have noticed that one of the most unconventional and yet iconic models is still missing. We’re, of course, talking about the Tanka Guichets, a watch that somehow feels part of the brand’s landscape while remaining pretty rare – it has only been sporadically produced. Welcome to Watches and Wonders 2025… The year the Tanka Guichets is back (once again).?A short historical recap about the Tank a GuichetsThe Cartier Tank is said to have been created in 1917, with a watch that would later be named the Tank Normale (to differentiate it from every
The new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Small Seconds collection (Live Pics & Price) - Monochrome Watches
The Aqua Terra is basically Omega's all-rounder, a versatile watch that bridges formal and casual styles. Revamped in 2017, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra collection expands again with the introduction of no fewer than 19 new references. While it retains the familiar Aqua Terra flair, it now comes with a small seconds display. Introducing the new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Small Seconds 41mm in 18k Sedna gold.The Aqua Terra range was first introduced in 2001 and slightly updated (mostly on the mechanical side) in 2017. The Seamaster Aqua Terra has always been a well-executed, robust all-rounder and everyday companion. The new collection Omega is introducing remains true to the style of the Seamaster Aqua Terra but adds more versatility. And yes, it may not sound like a big deal, but all 19 models introduced today come with something new. While previously available with a central seconds indication – excluding chronograph versions -, the new Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Small Second
Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Memovox Timer Gold Limited Hands-On
The name Memovox has been associated with Jaeger-LeCoultre for more than 70 years, being one of the most famous (and also one of the last) alarm watches on the market. The brand has established a tradition by releasing watches equipped with this function ranging from classic timepieces to sports watches. One of the most appealing recent models to surface with the buzzing alarm was the limited edition Master Control Memovox Timer with its blue dial, engraved areas and timer function. The watch now returns in a new version, mixing warm tones of gold with an elegant black dial.?The 2020 Master Control Memovox Timer?in steel with a blue dial.Whenever you hear (pun intended) the name Memovox at Jaeger-LeCoultre, you know that it has to do with an alarm function. Somewhat overlooked these days, this striking complication might be the simplest when it comes to sound functions, but it remains fascinating due to its entirely mechanical nature. Our editor Rebecca wrote a relatively comprehensive
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