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Tutima Grand Flieger Classic Chronograph (Specs & Price)
Emphasising key traits of Tutima's historic pilot chronograph of 1941, the 43mm Grand Flieger Classic Chronograph is a solidly built, top quality companion for life's everyday missions.?The first flyback chronograph to be produced in Glashutte, Germany for the Luftwaffe, the distinctive credentials of the original Tutima Flieger Chronograph – like the coin-edged rotating bezel, the unique red reference marker on the bezel, the black dial and luminous cathedral-style hands – are faithfully recreated for those who enjoy the aesthetics of WWII pilot’s chronographs but appreciate modern engines.?Our fascination with pilot watchesApart from all its horrendous consequences, war has always been a catalyst for technological advancement. Objects that populate our civilian lives, things like microwaves, Nescafe, duct tape, disposable razors and the groundwork for the internet, were all conceived during times of war. Although wristwatches had made their debut on women's wrists,
Hands-on: The Genus GNS2 - Sleeker, Still Fascinating
A masterpiece of ingenuity and complexity, the GNS1 dazzled the watchmaking scene with its incredible free-moving train travelling around the two central counters on the dial like a mechanical caterpillar. Marking the indie brand's debut in 2019, the GNS1 was ten years in the making and protected by two patents. Earlier this year, Genus introduced the GNS2, a follow-up model designed to simplify the display and lighten the case. Now fitted with a closed dial and two separate and shorter trains, the question is whether this exercise in style results in a more legible, streamlined and ultimately more wearable watch.The First GNS1Genus Watches is a collaborative venture between entrepreneur Catherine Heny and watchmaker Sebastian Billieres and was founded in 2019. The first opus to emerge from Genus, the GNS1,?is a veritable mechanical extravaganza, relying on an ingenious mechanical train/free-moving element circling the two tens-of-minute counters in the centre of the dial to form a fig
First Look: Hitting the Sweet Spot... The new Raymond Weil Millesime Small Seconds 35mm
Raymond Weil's Millesime collection, launched in 2024, is a charming retro-inspired family that has caught many a watch aficionado's eye. Injecting a new lease of life into a brand that was often overlooked, the Millesime family is out to conquer the market of neo-vintage dress watches with modern specifications. Coupled with competitive prices, the Millesime has positioned itself as a worthy contender in the dress watch category. After all, not everybody can afford Patek Philippe's latest Calatrava – the king of dress watches – that seduced more than a few members of the MONOCHROME team. Following in the successful wake of the larger 39.5mm Millesime Small Seconds, Raymond Weil launches a more compact 35mm case size. Inching closer and closer to perfect dress watch proportions, the Millesime Small Seconds 35mm might well hit the sweet spot.Founded in 1976, the brand is now in the hands of Raymond Weil's grandson, Elie Bernheim, the CEO behind the launch of the Millesime. W
Introducing the Omega Seamaster Ploprof 1200m now with Co-Axial Master Chronometer and in Titanium - live photos & price - Monochrome-Watches
“There are tools and there are jewels or as we call them the desk divers. Some of them though are so important because upon their inception they transformed the way the industry perceived the construction of the proper divers watch.” This is how our?contributor Ilias defined the Omega?Seamaster Ploprof 1200m, a proper tool watch made to be used by professional divers together with being an important watch for the industry. For baselworld 2015, Omega offers an update to “The Kraken of Diving Watches” by casing the new?Co-Axial Master Chronometer movement into a titanium case and mesh bracelet.What is the Ploprof? To summarize, it is one of the most iconic diving tools ever created, a watch so easily recognizable, a timepiece not made to be elegant but just to perform as best as possible.?It was after all a tool, created by professional divers in order to be used by professional divers – as its name tells: Plo-Prof for Plongeur Profesionnel (professional div
Hands-On Grand Seiko 44GS Hi-Beat Ice Blue SLGH013 (Specs, Price)
Multiple elements define Grand Seiko’s style, all gathered under an important set of rules known as the Grammar of Design. The instrument behind this series of guidelines was a watch known as the 44GS, a sharp and unmistakably GS watch born in 1967, and one that will set in stone what the brand’s creations will be for the future. We’ve seen multiple releases this year celebrating the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, such as the Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 and, considering today’s matters, the Hi-Beat Automatic SLGH009. The latter, a limited edition, introduced GS’ latest automatic movement within an all-time classic design. And today, it’s time for this Calibre 9SA5 to join the permanent 44GS collection, with the new?SLGH013 and its striking ice blue textured dial. And there are a few other things to know!The 44GS is a watch that can be considered instrumental in the history of Grand Seiko. It was, when released in 1967, the first model to apply designer?Taro T
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