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The 2021 Revamped Omega Seamaster 300 Collection (hands-on photos)
Launched in 2014, the Omega Seamaster 300 – not to be confused with the more modern James Bond Seamaster Diver 300M – has been the brand’s vintage evocation of the original 1957 Seamaster 300. Still, its previous iteration (2014) was perhaps a bit too technical and sporty. Well, Omega has apparently understood that and for 2021, introduces an entirely revamped model. If the basics are still here, meaning a look inspired by the 1957 reference CK2913, the case, the dial, the movement, and most details are new. And there’s even an unprecedented bronze-gold version coming, in a one-of-a-kind alloy. Let’s have a first look, in the metal, at this 2021 Omega Seamaster 300 Collection.Introduced in 1957 alongside the first Speedmaster and the Railmaster – thus creating the iconic Professional trilogy – the Seamaster 300 represents one of the brand’s most important and most influential watches. Its design, with its typical 2-part bezel – comb
Longines Heritage Classic With Black Sector Dial - Hands-On, Price
Longines’ Heritage collection, the brand’s playground for vintage re-editions, has become a reference for anyone looking for a retro-styled watch. Well-executed and loyal to the originals, the watches in the Heritage collection also come with relatively accessible prices. There’s a wide choice in this collection, ranging from elegant models to more instrumental watches?or military-inspired pieces. Most of them deserve attention, but one, in particular, stands out for us at MONOCHROME, and that is the Heritage Classic Sector Dial. First launched in a serene silver edition, it now returns with a striking black dial and cool BoR bracelet, and we gave it a test on the wrist.Knowing the extent of the brand’s vintage collection, the Longines Heritage could be an endless story. There are hundreds of models, from historically important pilot’s watches to handsome chronographs or attractive dive watches. And Longines is well aware that it is sitting on a gold mine,
The fight of the Titans - Unique pieces from Patek Philippe, FP Journe & Kari Voutilainen for Only Watch 2015 (live photos) - UPDATE with results, including the most expensive wristwatch ever - Monochrome-Watches
Handling unique pieces is for us a quite recurrent privilege. I know this will sound posh, but that’s our daily job (what a difficult life you’ll admit). Well, the truth is that nowadays, many brands come with unique watches, because of?a special request or watches made to create the buzz. However, the three watches you’re about to see are not the kind of?timepieces?you’ll see everyday – well in fact, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to handle the finest from the finest, 3 exceptional unique timepieces made by 3 master manufactures. The point is not to debate on?which is the best, but just to show you 3 of the best watches to be auctioned for Only Watch 2015. UPDATE: The Unique?Patek Philippe ref. 5016A-010 Minute Repeater Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar in stainless steel reached a stratospheric 7,300,000 Swiss Francs, making it THE most expensive wristwatch ever sold during an?auction.?in the left corner, the heavyweight, the title holder, Patek
Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3 Flyback
Today, Porsche (the car manufacturer) has just unveiled the latest generation of its track-ready sports car, the new 911 GT3 – 992 generation. Once again an extremely capable track-oriented car, it will certainly be pure adrenaline behind the wheel. To coincide with this launch, sister-company Porsche Design has transferred the thrill of high-performance racing into a distinctive chronograph available exclusively to buyers of the new Porsche 992 GT3, and just like the car, it will be fully customisable. Here’s the new Porsche Design Chronograph 911 GT3.The new Porsche 992 GT3Today marks the launch of the seventh generation of one of the most focussed 911s… High-performance, track-inspired, here’s the new Porsche 992 GT3. Once again, we’re looking at the best of Porsche?Motorsport’s racing technologies transferred into a production model. Based on the architecture of the latest generation of 911 Carrera, this new GT3 model features true racing aerodyn
In-Depth: Diving with the New ZRC Grands Fonds Heterium
ZRC is a Swiss brand that seems to live on the shadowy periphery of the watch world. Despite being founded over 120 years ago, I can count the times they have come up in casual watch conversations on no hands. That is to say, it never happens. Even when I agreed to take this new ZRC Grands Fonds Heterium for a diving test and check it out, I was thinking to myself, “Those are the ones with the crown on the bottom right?” and “…something to do with the French Navy?” This represented my entire knowledge of the brand, so I was excited to do some research and finally learn a concrete fact or two. After digging into it, I have concluded it's a crying shame that we don’t talk about ZRC Watches more often, so hopefully we can turn over that new leaf together, starting right here and right now. Let's start with a little history.Brand HistoryFounded in 1904 in Geneva by Edmond Zuccolo and Joseph Rochet, ZRC spent their early years as a purveyor of chains for
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