MING 18.01 H41 Titanium Dive Watch, And Some Thoughts
Following last year's 18.01 Abyss Concept, a limited run of 10 prototype dive watches, Malaysian-based MING is back with its first production diver that improves on the concept. Steel gives way to titanium, there are a couple of case finishing options and it's even thinner than before, but MING's signature styling remains intact. If you're not familiar with the brand, it's already won in the Horological Revelation category of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve in only three years of existence, so it's certainly one to watch. The new MING 18.01 H41 expands on the brand's smaller, dressier watch portfolio with a unique, very capable diver.The concept model, the MING 18.01 Abyss, on which the production model presented here is based.The MING 18.01 H41MING recently updated its design language with the aptly named Design Language 2, first used on the 27.01 Ultra Thin dress watch with a more minimalistic approach. The 18.01 H41 takes this second generation design to the gym for a larger,

The Clear and Rich Sound of the Jaeger LeCoultre Master Minute Repeater - Monochrome Watches
What do you do when you pass by the new boutique of a beautiful watch brand? Of course, you ring the bell and wait until they open the door. I happened to be in Amsterdam the other day, and passed by the recently opened Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique. To my surprise they had two Master Minute Repeaters present - that's a rare occasion - and I took at out the camera to show you one of the best sounding minute repeaters on the market.In the past year the Amsterdam high-end shopping street Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat - now already nicknamed the Golden Half Mile – has become a true watch-lovers mecca. The number of mono brand boutiques of luxury brands – not only of watch brands – have popped up rapidly, and created a magnificent place for watch lovers and tourist alike. When you're in Amsterdam, don't miss this place, which is located at a stone throw away from the important museums (Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk Museum), the beautiful Vondelpark, and the main s

Hands-On: The IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chronograph 41
As we approached the end of 2023, the landscape for those seeking an obtainable motorsport-inspired chronograph underwent a shift, offering a slightly broader array of options. This was spurred by the notable introduction of an extension to IWC‘s Pilot’s Watch series: the Performance Chronograph 41. Available in titanium to commemorate the brand’s enduring partnership with Mercedes-Benz AMG and in Ceratanium to pay homage to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, these releases sparked considerable excitement. We had the opportunity for a hands-on experience, and we’re eager to share our impressions.From the outset, it’s important to clarify that the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 models aren’t simply the standard Pilot’s watches with an added tachymetric bezel and appropriate branding. Rather, they represent IWC’s interpretation of the classic racing chronograph. They are not intended to replace the PilotR

IWC Portugieser Chronograph In-House Movement IW3716 // Specs, Price
For many fans of the IWC Portugieser Chronograph, today's news is big news: not only is this iconic chronograph now equipped with an in-house calibre, you can finally see the movement through the transparent caseback. To be precise, this is not the first time this manufacture movement has appeared inside a Portugieser Chronograph. In 2018, calibre 69335 was used on board the special 150th-anniversary editions and revealed through a sapphire caseback. However, it was a limited edition and not intended for serial production. The other good news is that the design of the watch has not changed an iota. It is the same, well-loved Portugieser Chronograph, only now known as ref. IW3716. Six references join the legendary family in stainless steel and rose gold cases with a choice of dial colours – which are the same as before!Short history of the PortugieserAs many of you know, the Portugieser is one of the oldest collections at IWC. This particular watch was created at the behest of two

Up-close and personal with the Breguet Type XXI 3817, now with vintage-inspired look and visible movement (review with live pics & price) - Monochrome Watches
If you’re a long time reader of Monochrome-Watches, you probably know that I have a soft-spot for the pilot-watches manufactured by Breguet. It’s something I extensively explained in a review of my personal Type XX and later in an instalment of the Collector’s Series. I know that these watches, whether we talk about the Type XX, the Type XXI or the Type XXII, aren’t perfect (their dials, especially,?are?strange – many different fonts, many different hands, not well balanced) but they feature a unique charm. This is the reason why I was quite excited to the see the new?Breguet Type XXI 3817, now with vintage-inspired look and visible movement, in the metal and to share with you my personal opinion.BackgroundThe Type XX.. Series of watches by Breguet has been introduced in 1995?with the Type XX, later followed by a larger edition, the Type XXI, and a more technical and even larger version, with 10Hz movement, the Type XXII. I know that these watches arenR