A closer look at the dressy yet casual Tissot Chemin des Tourelles In Blue
Tissot is among the largest Swiss watch brands (by volume) and renowned for stylish yet affordable mechanical collections. The PRX collection has been the talk of the town lately, but the Chemin Des Tourelles collection is just as compelling. There are three sizes available throughout the line (34mm, 39mm and 42mm), but we're focusing specifically on the Chemin Des Tourelles in 39mm, with a refined blue dual-texture dial. It’s one of those watches that are well-rounded enough to be an excellent choice for just about anyone, regardless of budget. It certainly left us impressed after some wrist time.The stainless steel case is universally sized at 39mm in diameter and 11.2mm in height. Contemporary without being oversized, compact without being tiny, basically. There's a (slightly) domed AR sapphire crystal protecting the dial, with an exhibition case back on the reverse side, and combined with polished and brushed elements, it can dress up or down. In fact, it would be equally at

The Sound of Time - An introduction to alarm, hour-strike, repeater, musical and other chiming watches - Monochrome Watches
You wish to see; listen. Hearing is a step towards vision Bernard de ClairvauxThe word clock comes from Middle Dutch clocke, itself deriving from late Latin clocca, meaning bell. The first mechanical clocks did not have faces but were solely striking timekeepers. The days were divided considering the chime of these bells, as mechanized timekeeping spread through Medieval Europe, during the 14th century. As timepieces became portable, the watch was born, at first carried in the pocket, then strapped to the wrist. The French word for watch montre also means to show. Our watches show the time on their dial. But beyond the regular tick-tock orchestrating their sophisticated mechanisms, some watches still make time audible. In this new?installment of A Technical Perspective, we’re going to look at?alarm, hour-strike, repeater, musical and other chiming watches, in other words, The Sound of Time.Alarm watches Modern versions of two of the most iconic alarm wristw

Ulysse Nardin Marine 1846, A Classical Take On The Iconic Marine Collection (Specs & Price)
Here comes?another Marine watch from Ulysse Nardin… That’s what we thought at first when we saw this latest model, and there’s nothing bad about?that. The Marine collection is pretty interesting. However, this new?Ulysse Nardin Marine 1846 is different, in the details at least, and it’s the?details that make all the difference. It’s more classic, more refined, more wearable but still?overall, very Ulysse Nardin. For the time being?we have to be satisfied with?press images?but this?is definitely a watch we need to investigate further.The Marine Collection is the cornerstone of Ulysse Nardin’s production?and serves as the?common thread between past and present. This collection is the reference point, the one that sources its DNA from?the origins of the brand, back in 1846. Indeed, for decades, Ulysse Nardin has been one of the main suppliers?of Marine Chronometers to naval commanders and merchant captains around the world,?providing innovation and prec

Omega De Ville Tresor - More than Meets the Eye (Live Photos & Price) - Monochrome-Watches
Although it's best known for its sport models, Omega has always produced a large variety of timepieces that could be worn in almost any circumstance. During a visit at an?Omega Boutique, I was surprised to find that my attention wasn't focused on the timepieces I'm usually most impressed with. Yes, I saw the new Seamaster 300 in all its glory, I worshipped the Speedmaster once more, I was just torn apart by the Ploprof (happens to me almost every time, and then thoughts of selling a kidney come to mind). But what grasped my attention was a 40mm dress watch, luxurious but austere, well proportioned and so complete in every aspect: the Omega De Ville Tresor, a re-edition of a 1940's watch produced by Omega.Its ancestor, the archetypal Tresor, was an oversized watch (37,5mm) by the standards of the time, with a very simple 3-hand dial and a pink gold case. At its heart beat the legendary Calibre 30 (produced from 1939 up to 1963, in almost twenty variations). The Calibre 30 also became Om

SIHH 2017 - Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Symphonia
SIHH 2017 - Vacheron Constantin unveils its first ever Grande Sonnerie wristwatch with the one-of-a-kind Les Cabinotiers Symphonia Grande Sonnerie 1860, a horological masterpiece boasting ingenious security devices, a smart strike-mode selector operated via the bezel and phantom quarters elimination. It's an impressive watch that we present to you today (and one that we'll be reviewing in greater detail once the SIHH over).The grande sonnerie and petite sonnerie hold a special place in the world of Haute Horlogerie. There is only a handful of watchmakers capable of manufacturing such works of arts, often regarded as the ultimate horological complication. Both the grande and petite sonnerie strike the hours and quarters in passing, though only the grande sonnerie repeats the hours at every quarter. Usually, they feature a selector to silence the mechanism and are combined with a minute repeater to chime time on demand. Their creation requires utmost technical expertise as hundreds of co