Ophion OPH-960 - Review of an affordable new brand with interesting horological content (live photos & price) - Monochrome-Watches
It’s tough to think of a collector who?hasn’t?dreamt of ultra-high-end watches such as F.P. Journe, Kari Voutilainen, Laurent Ferrier or Philippe Dufour? These dream-watches are however, for almost all of us, unreachable objects, with prices starting at 50k (and with no limits). Miguel, the founder of Ophion?Watches, also harbors ambitions of owning such watches… but he know’s that, for most of us, the?average collector, it will most likely never happen. Instead of living in a dreamworld, he decided to create watches that could, for a fraction of the price, provide somewhat of the pleasure of these dream watches mentioned previously. Here is the full review of his horological vision, the Ophion OPH-960,?an affordable proposition?with interesting horological content.BackgroundLet’s be straight and?lay the groundwork first. Don’t expect the Ophion OPH-960 to be even close to?a Laurent Ferrier or a F.P. Journe in terms of finishing or horological precis

Introducing the Calibre de Cartier Diver with Manufacture Caliber 1904MC - Monochrome Watches
Cartier has just unveiled their very first dive watch! OK some of you might argue Cartier already have a “dive watch” in their collection, the Pasha. However the Pasha is not a true dive watch, and certainly not by today’s standards. The new Calibre de Cartier Diver, which will officially be introduced at the SIHH 2014, will be Cartier’s first real dive watch!The new Diver is based on the Calibre de Cartier, which was introduced in 2010. This was also the first Cartier to feature the new in-house movement caliber 1904 MC, which is the same movement they use in the new Calibre de Cartier Diver. A robust movement, with two main spring barrels, delivering 48 hours of power reserve. You might think that's not much for two main spring barrels, however this was done intentionally to get as little fluctuation in the main spring torque as possible, so the chronometric rates are as stable as possible. In laymen language it's a very good movement! Ad - Scroll t

Introducing Hublot x Nespresso Big Bang Watch Made From Recycled Capsules and Coffee Grounds
Swiss?manufacturer?Hublot has made a name for itself experimenting with new materials through what the brand calls the Art of Fusion. Released in partnership with Nespresso, the latest limited edition Big Bang uses recycled Nespresso aluminium capsules and coffee grounds to craft its case and strap. Indeed, the Swiss coffee company is working on ways to limit the impact of its single-use capsules. Among the different initiatives is the Second Life Project launched in 2016, which aims at encouraging recycling by showing how the capsule can be reused. The secondary aluminium is sold to the industry but it is also used to make objects, in this case, this Hublot Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin.Collaboration is a ubiquitous word in the watch industry and Hublot is certainly one of the most active watch brands in the field. In the frame of their latest, and rather unexpected collaboration, Hublot has joined forces with Nespresso to create a Big Bang using recycled aluminium pods to craft its

Henry Graves Patek Philippe Supercomplication set a new record of CHF 20,600,000 at Sotheby's auction - Monochrome-Watches
This record was predictable. The price too. But even if most of us were expecting a mind-blowing price, the amount of money offered yesterday for the Henry Graves Patek Philippe?Supercomplication remains something close to?indecency, as Sotheby’s hammered the most expensive watch to date for CHF 20,600,000 (before buyer’s premium). Now that we know the price, the big question is ‘Who’. Some clues to come.Let’s begin with the most important: figures. We told you, the?Henry Graves Patek Philippe Supercomplication just beat the previous record of?the most expensive watch ever sold. It was previously held by… that same pocket watch. It had already been auctioned in 1999, also by Sotheby’s, for USD 11,000,000. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Yesterday, 11 November 2014, it reached CHF 20,600,000 before buyer’s prem

The 2019 Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronograph 44mm // Review, Price
Ulysse Nardin is clearly in the middle of an important restructuring process and updating most of its emblematic watches. After new watches in the Marine collection, it was time for the Diver to get a fresher look. Following last year’s evolutions on the 3-hand models, the brand now comes up with three new yet instantly recognizable Diver Chronographs.?Still imposing, still bold, still unmistakably Ulysse Nardin, the new chronos benefit from the latest design upgrade and jettison a lot of ballast in favour of a lighter, more streamlined and contemporary look.The new 2019 Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronograph 44mm is available in two regular models – 18k rose gold/blue and titanium/black – as well as a limited edition “Hammerhead Shark” in titanium/blueWhat's new?Last year, Ulysse Nardin unveiled its redesigned Diver Chronometer,?a pared-down and more contemporary approach to its flamboyant Divers of the past.?If you look back at this limited edition Monaco Yacht