Introducing: Unique, Stiking Code 11.59 Grande Sonnerie Models for AP's 150th Anniversary
As you probably know by now, Audemars Piguet is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Last week, the Le Brassus-based brand released an array of new watches, predominantly focused on a new, clever and technically advanced perpetual calendar movement getting rid of recessed correctors (it is far more complex than you might imagine…) But that was not all, as the brand will do many special 150-year models throughout the year, such as what we’ll be looking at today: five unique editions of the mighty complex Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Grande Sonnerie Carillon Supersonnerie, either in highly technical styles or, on the contrary, using striking stones.?This striking version of the Code 11.59, equipped with one of the grails of watchmaking – a grande sonnerie movement – was first released in 2020 with dials made by renowned enamel artist Anita Porchet with a paillonne decor. We have explored this watch in full detail, including a long movie here, showing ever

Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Race Edition Chronographs (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
In the world of classic cars, one of the most prestigious and spectacular events to admire is the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. Looking at some of the best past Formula 1 or Le Mans drivers pushing hard in the middle of the narrow streets of Monaco, driving Pre-War or 1960s powerful race cars is certainly an experience.?Chopard has been sponsor and official timekeeper of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique?since 2002. You won't be surprised to learn that the brand dedicates a collection to this event, and this year, two new limited edition watches have been presented - of course, to respect the theme, some chronographs. Here are the?Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Race Edition Chronographs.A key highlight in the classic racing calendar, the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is an authentic speed trial run on the Principality's legendary circuit. Organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco, this biennial rendezvous for passionate devotees of old-timer mechanics turns the sp

LVMH Reports Record Results in 2018, Including for the Watches & Jewelry Division - Monochrome Watches
LVMH, the world's leading luxury group based in Paris, has just announced its full-year 2018 results, including those of the Watches & Jewelry division, which comprises among others Bvlgari, TAG Heuer, Zenith and Hublot. After an already impressive growth in 2017, the group again reports record growth for 2018.LVMH, for the full-year 2018, recorded a 10% increase in revenue, reaching EUR 46.8 billion in total sales. Organic revenue growth was 11% in 2018 and 10% in the 4th quarter of 2018. Profit from recurring operations crossed the EUR 10 billion mark in 2018, up by 21%.?Both sales and profitability are still on the rise at LVMH.If LVMH comments that all business recorded excellent results, this record performance was led mainly by the dynamics of the Fashion and Leather Goods division. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Regarding our main concern, the w

Flowers of Evil - A Treatise On Skull Watches
“A Carcass” (a must-read;?here) is without doubt Charles Baudelaire's most infamous poem, exploring the idea that beauty can be found in even the most morbid scenes. Like Baudelaire's “Flowers of Evil“, skull watches attempt to extract beauty from horror. These magnificent mechanical works of art emblazoned with the face of death are at once both shocking and engaging. They also serve an important purpose, an allusion to which we can find in one of the last stanzas of the poem:– And yet you will be like this corruption – Like this horrible infectionMemento Mori – remember that you must die. This familiar Latin expression, which traces its origins back to Ancient Rome, is intended to remind man of his mortality lest he should get too caught up in the trivial matters of this finite world. Memento Mori art is a popular extension of this concept which centers around symbols of mortality: clocks, skulls, hourglasses or candles. Ad - Scrol

Oris AquisPro Date Calibre 400 (Specs & Price)
Oris is no stranger to the dive watch. It actually offers multiple sub-collections focused on aquatic activities yet with different users in mind. The Divers Sixty Five is the cool, vintagey option, and the Aquis is a solid contender for the modern daily diver’s watch. At the top-end of the diving watch collection is the ProDiver collection with ultra-functional, instrumental and rugged models. It seems that Oris’ high-performance diver is changing its name to become the AquisPro, and coincidentally it now features the brand’s recently introduced manufacture movement. Here the new Oris AquisPro Date Calibre 400.If the name isn’t the same, the new AquisPro is completely in line with what the previous ProDiver stood for: a highly technical tool watch to serve professional divers on saturation dives equipped with ultra-resistant materials and various functionalities created with professionals in mind. And, looking at the watch, it shows. Don’t expect elegance