Breaking Watches & Wonders 2020 Geneva Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus
Watches & Wonders 2020, the new version of the Geneva-based watch fair held by the FHH, previously named SIHH, is the latest in the growing list of events cancelled, postponed or relocated across the globe amid fears of a possible COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.The Geneva watch fair is one of the largest watch events around the world, together with Baselworld. The tradeshow is organized by FHH (Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie). For its 30th edition, the SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie) had changed its name and programming, rebranded as Watches & Wonders for 2020 and beyond. 31 exhibiting brands were announced for this year's edition. These include 10 Richemont brands such as Cartier, Jaeger-Lecoultre or IWC, but also Kering's brands Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux, Hermes and independent watchmakers such as Parmigiani Fleurier, MB&F and H. Moser & Cie. In 2019, the event attracted over 23,000 visitors including 1,400 journalists and 3,000 public visi

The Omega 125th Anniversary Pocket Watch - Review, Price
If the project had been announced a couple of years ago, we had not got the chance to go hands-on with the commemorative pocket watch released to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Omega name. On the occasion of the visit to the Omega headquarters in Biel, we were finally able to take to a look at this fascinating timepiece. And this was well worth the wait, in particular in view of the work performed in the reconstruction of the famous 19-ligne calibre powering the watch, partially using original partsFrom the Omega Museum – An Omega/Louis Brandt et Frere Pocket Watch fitted with 19-ligne calibre – here in DDR execution, one of the highest and most coveted grades produced for this legendary movement (together with VeryBest)BackgroundIf the roots of Omega go as far back as 1848, when Louis Brandt set up an etablissage assembling watches in La Chaux-de-Fonds, the Omega name goes back to 1894 and the presentation of the Omega 19-ligne calibre (a ligne is an ancient French

Pre-SIHH 2019 - Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Models In Anthracite (Specs & Price)
It might be hard to believe but we're already into December, which means it’s nearly January. Incredible as it sounds, the first major watch fair of the New Year is just a few weeks away. That means it's preview time, before the major watch fairs start. We've already shown you several models from the likes of IWC, Piaget, HYT and Laurent Ferrier and?now it's Montblanc's turn. First up are two new versions of one of our favorites, namely the Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph. Here are two new versions of the Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph.Before you say anything, yes, calling these watches new' is probably a bit of a stretch. They're new in the technical sense of the word but practically speaking, they are modest extensions of the existing range. This makes sense given last year's refresh, which included a new dial layout and redesigned case. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Edox SkyDiver Neptunian Dive Watch (Specs & Price)
I've said this many times; dive watches are a dime a dozen these days. You've got , Blancpain and Omega (among others) covering the high end, while Seiko, Hamilton and Oris bring things down to Earth. From a usability standpoint, few things separate these offerings as depth ratings vary from 100 to 300 metres and it's just a matter of finding the right tool for the job. The ultra-deep divers, like this new Edox SkyDiver Neptunian, bring a special spec to the table that few others can match. A full 1,000-metre rating is fairly rare and Edox achieves this at a surprisingly affordable price point.?Edox is no newcomer to the industry, founded in 1884 in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. It introduced several aquatic innovations in the 1960s, including the renowned Delfin dive watch with a patented crown system. This double waterproof joint allowed for a 500-metre depth rating, unheard of at the time, and became a hit with both divers and boatsmen. The SkyDiver Neptunian is based on the elusive Sk

Video - Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222 live from Watches & Wonders
Live from Watches and Wonders Geneva 2022, we talk to Christian Selmoni, Style and Heritage Director at Vacheron Constantin. And he’ll tell us all about one of the most impressive watches launched at the show, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222, a tribute to the brand’s 1977 luxury sports watch with integrated bracelet. Apart from the design evolution and the basics about this new model – which is a very faithful evocation of the past – M. Selmoni also explains why it is launched in yellow gold and what are the important updates to be see in and out. For all the details about the Vacheron Constantin Historiques 222, make sure to read our in-depth review article here, at MONOCHROME. Ad - Scroll to continue with article