F.H. Bennahmias, CEO of Audemars Piguet, about coming classical collection and integrated chronograph - Exclusive video interview for Monochrome - Monochrome Watches
When it comes to interview CEOs of brands, usually, we end up with a lot of nice words and some marketing speeches. Telling the truth and giving proper insights on the state of the watchmaking industry or on what a brand is about to launch, what are the coming developments, is not the rule. However, the interview?you’re about to look at is slightly different. One thing is sure; Fran?ois-Henry?Bennahmias isn’t shy to tell the truth and to give us some very interesting clues on what Audemars Piguet is working on for the coming years. New classical line of watches, new integrated chronograph movement and coming trends. Here are the subject exposed in this exclusive video interview with?Fran?ois-Henry?Bennahmias,?CEO of Audemars Piguet, during the SIHH 2016.What are the things to keep in mind here? First of all, what we were expecting is going to happen. Audemars Piguet is actually working on a new classical line, dressier watches that will both look at future – with a co

Chopard Happy Sport gets an In-House Automatic Movement for its 25th Birthday - Monochrome Watches
Chopard's famous Happy Sport collection turns 25 and celebrates the occasion with shimmering mother-of-pearl dials and a new, purpose-built, in-house automatic movement… Introducing the new generation of Happy Sport.Caroline Scheufele, co-president and artistic director of Chopard, was determined to show women that diamonds can be fun and came up with the idea of mixing a sporty stainless steel case with floating diamonds on the dial. Presented in 1993, the Happy Sport is Chopard's cult women's watch and its signature moving diamonds, skating and whirling across the dial at the slightest touch take the seriousness and formality out of jewellery watches. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Sibling synergyAs one of the few independent, family-run brands, Chopard likes to keep things en famille and the siblings in charge of the company - Caroline and Karl-Fr

Introducing the Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin 1931 Green dial Special Edition London Flagship Boutique (Specs & Price) - Monochrome-Watches
The Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s emblematic model, has a strong link with Britain.?The creation itself of the Reverso finds it roots in?UK, as this watch was created by Polo players that wanted?to protect the dial and the glass of their watches. How could it be more British than that? In order to celebrate the opening of its new flagship boutique in London, Jaeger-LeCoultre is about to introduce a special edition of the Reverso that both pays tribute to Britain and, because of its colour, to the sport that inspired its creation. Here is the?Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin 1931 London Special Edition with green dial.The?Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso was created in 1931?after a request by various?Polo players that wanted?a timepiece robust enough to survive the brutality of their sport with elegance to match – a request sent directly to Jacques-David LeCoultre. The French engineer in charge of the development of this new watch?designed a reversible case?able?to protect t

New Years Resolution to Get Thin? Let Piaget Help: the Piaget Emperador Coussin Ultra-Thin Minute Repeater - Monochrome Watches
At SIHH 2013, Piaget's in-house constructed minute repeater, their first minute repeater, made its debut.? Not only is it a first for Piaget, but the watch holds two firsts in the watch world: thinnest movement (4.8mm) and thinnest case (9.4mm). Let’s have a closer look at the spectacular Piaget Emperador Coussin ultra-thin minute repeater. That kind of slenderness is good looking, super-model thin.?This Emperador Coussin is not only a beauty, but oh can she sing.? When it comes to New Year's resolutions, forget the gym.? Just strap on this eye popper, let the repeater ring in the New Year and the masses will know, thin is in.? Given some of the wrist monstrosities out there, some may find this offering a welcome relief.Movement and CaseIn the Emperador Coussin family, we told you about the Large Moon (860P caliber) and the XL Tourbillon (1270P caliber), and now we round out the ultra-thin discussion with the E.C. Automatic Minute Repeater (1290P caliber).? This new caliber is ba

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton 6000V Hands-On, Price
The rebirth of the Overseas' emblematic ancestor, the 1970s reference 222, will probably be the centre of attention for Vacheron Constantin during Watches & Wonders. Still, a new skeletonized tourbillon joins the Overseas collection and it really deserves a closer look. Presented in titanium and in pink gold, the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon Skeleton houses the calibre 2160, beautifully redesigned and streamlined in a modern openworked spirit.Modelled on the Overseas Tourbillon, the new model is the first tourbillon skeleton watch in the Overseas collection. It comes in two versions, one in 18k pink gold and the other in grade 5 titanium. The titanium model is presented as the first by the Maison to be entirely made of this same metal – from crown to bezel and from bracelet to case. Titanium has already been used on the Overseas, in the Everest Editions, yet combined with other materials. Ad - Scroll to continue with article