Where does the name of your favorite watch brands come from? - Monochrome Watches
Ever wonder how watch brands?got their name? Some are pretty straight forward; some others are more obscure. With hundreds of past and present watch companies, what?has been the inspiration from watchmakers to find names? Some simply follow the name of their founder, other went for anagrams, and some for hidden meanings Here is a (non-exhaustive) horological meandering through the mechanics of watch brands' names.Founder – Breguet. The need to envelop watches in a form of a brand, founded on the symbolism of a person, led very early to the use of patronyms, in particular eponymous brands that take the name of their founder (even if decades ago the notion of brand itself was totally different from what it is today). What a better example than one of the greatest horologists of all times to illustrate this? The fame of Abraham Louis Breguet was such that his name inspired the greatest writers of his century – ?Stendhal, Pouchkine, Merimee, Balzac or Dumas to name a few.

Hands-On IWC Big Pilot's Watch Monopusher Le Petit Prince IW515202
Launched in 2002 and inspired by a 1940s B-Uhr watch, IWC’s Big Pilot’s Watch is a champion of the aviator’s watch. In a clear display of the flight path set for its Big Pilot’s family, in 2013, IWC Schaffhausen sealed its relationship with the delightful protagonist of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s “Le Petit Prince” with a spectacular Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar. Surprisingly, and despite the presence of even more complicated models like the Big Pilot’s Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon and even a Constant-Force Tourbillon, there was a fundamental complication missing from the collection: a chronograph. Today, IWC unveils the first chronograph in the Big Pilot’s collection with the thematic colour and features we associate with “Le Petit Prince” models. To respect the spirit of the Big Pilot, IWC has chosen a monopusher chronograph with a push-button integrated into the distinctive conical crown. A limited editi

Omega Introduces The Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black ETNZ Edition
Timekeeping in sporting events is of the utmost importance to not only determine a victor but also to start a race simultaneously for everyone involved. On land, it’s not that difficult to do, even though there can be quite a bit of tech involved. On the water, however, lining up for the start of a race becomes a whole different game. You have very little control, if any at all, over open water and wind, so how do you start a sailing race? By using a Regatta countdown timer that guides you through the various stages with precision and control. In preparation for next year’s 37th running of the America’s Cup and in partnership with Emirates Team New Zealand, Omega has just revealed the new Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black ETNZ Edition, dedicated to the world of competitive sailing.The America’s cupThe America’s Cup is the oldest competition in sailing, dating back to 1851. It’s a competition between two teams, with one being the defending team

Only Watch 2015 - Unique Vulcain 50s President Cloisonne Grand Feu 'Only Watch Pegasus' - Monochrome-Watches
Not only the large and very sought after brands (like Patek Philippe or Richard Mille) are participating to Only Watch 2015 but also some classy and understated brands, like for instance the latest introduction we covered: the?Speake-Marin Resilience. Another brand, that even if not the most coveted one should really be regarded as full of interest, is now coming with its own unique iteration for Only Watch 2015, a piece that has a strong technical content not only because of its manufacture movement but also because of the amount?of patience spent to create a unique and superb dial. Here is the unique Vulcain 50s President Cloisonne Grand Feu ‘Only Watch Pegasus’.Vulcan gained its notoriety (a notoriety that only the real aficionados are aware of, making the brand quite exclusive) by being the first manufacture to create alarm wristwatches, also known as cricket-watches. These timepieces feature an alarm based on a mechanical device that is able to create a sound loud enou

TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2019 (Specs & Price)
It isn’t the first time we’ve talked about the partnership between TAG Heuer and Aston Martin.? We covered this watch, based on the Carrera Heuer 01, which was introduced to seal the collaboration between the two brands. A watch based on a car… Always cool. But today, what we have to show is even cooler, as it is the opposite. Meet the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2019 – and yes, in the box you’ll also find the keys of a car. And not any old car!The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 02 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 2019As a result of the partnership between TAG Heuer and Aston Martin, both brands have worked closely to create a watch that would reflect the sportiness, the racing influence and the boldness of the Swiss watchmaker. As a result, this new limited edition is daring and fuelled with motorsport influence. Ad - Scroll to continue with article