In-Depth - The Vacheron Constantin 1955 Cornes de Vache, And Milestone Vintage Chronographs From The Museum
Based on the vintage reference 6087, a watch launched in 1955, the modern so-called Cornes de Vache is, without doubt, one of the most sought-after Vacheron Constantin Chronographs. Available only in platinum or pink gold until very recently, a new steel version has recently been introduced but given the limited production and great demand, it is very difficult to find. On the occasion of a visit to the Manufacture, we have taken a look at some milestone watches from the Vacheron Constantin museum collections to better understand the genesis of this superb chronograph.POCKET CHRONOGRAPHSAs you would expect from the oldest watchmaker that has been in production without interruption, Vacheron Constantin has a rich history in chronographs (and in watches in general). The company produced dead-beat seconds pocket watches, often regarded as the ancestor of the chronograph, as early as 1819 – with an independent dead-beat seconds powered by a dedicated gear train.?Vacheron Constantin&#

Hands-On - Franck Dubarry Crazy Wheel (Video, Specs & Price)
A brand of recent creation, the name Franck Dubarry may sound familiar. Franck Dubarry is a French entrepreneur and watch designer. Before launching the eponymous brand, he made his reputation in the advertising sector and in the watch industry by creating TechnoMarine in 1997. A fantastic commercial success, TechnoMarine presented truly original concepts; for instance, it was one of the first to combine diamond and rubber. After 10 years and selling over 2.5 million watches, Franck Dubarry sold his brand to a private equity fund.In 2014, no-longer bound by a non-competition clause, he decided to return to the watch industry to develop a brand under his own name with the idea of crafting contemporary, original watches with a bold design, corresponding to his personal tastes and experiences, in particular travels. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Crazy Wh

Interview: Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe, On The Tokyo Grand Exhibition
From 10 to 25 June 2023, Patek Philippe hosted the largest exhibition ever organized by the manufacture, the Grand Exhibition “Watch Art” Tokyo 2023. Some 60,000 visitors attended what's surely a success for the brand, which was accompanied by the launch of several limited editions, including two technical timepieces making their global debut. An important part of the communication strategy of the brand, these exhibitions allow collectors and simple watch enthusiasts to immerse themselves into the exclusive world of Patek. We're talking with Mr Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe, about the importance and purposes of these Grand Exhibitions.After Dubai in 2012, Munich in 2013, London in 2015, New York in 2017 and Singapore in 2019, Patek Philippe chose Tokyo for the sixth of its grand exhibitions across the world. Historically an important market for watchmaking, gathering some of the most discerning collectors around the globe, Japan was a suitable place for this 20

Three New Ulysse Nardin Diver Models for 2021
Ulysse Nardin's watchmaking voyage began in 1846 with the manufacture of precision marine chronometers and continues today with the brand's classic Marine collection and its sporty high-performance Divers. Just in time for the fun in the sun season, UN introduces three attractive models in its Diver collection all equipped with 300m water-resistance and automatic movements with UN's silicium technology. Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronometer 44mmIn 2018, Ulysse Nardin refreshed its formidable 44mm Diver Chronometer to make it more wearable, more comfortable and more contemporary. Presented in redesigned titanium cases with a new unidirectional bezel with raised numerals and markers and the elimination of the wave or shark pattern on the dial, the Diver Chronometer was still eye-catching but lighter and sleeker. The latest edition of the Diver Chronometer conforms to the aesthetic upgrades of 2018, and like the special Monaco Edition, adds a luxurious touch of

Weekly Watch Photo: Heuer Camaro + Monochrome Rally Strap + Ferrari 599 - Monochrome Watches
Watches and sports cars?are?two universes that match perfectly. Heuer and Ferrari: two iconic brands that dreams are made of. For this Weekly Watch Photo, we put a gorgeous vintage Heuer Camaro on our own exclusive Monochrome Rally Strap, and strapped it on our wrist.?And with the help of one of Monochrome’s?friends, we drove a stunning red Italian car, a Ferrari 599 GTB. Great times call for great photo reporting.?Ready for a ride?We at Monochrome-Watches love the vintage Heuers, especially the Autavia. For this article, we chose another one, a Camaro, one of the most stylish but strangely underrated racing chronographs of the brand. Launched in 1968, the Camaro, named after the famous Chevrolet, shares lots of similarities with the Carrera, in a slightly larger and cushion-shaped case. The dials and hands were very close to the Carrera, and so were the movements. Ad - Scroll to continue with article