Phillips Sells the Omega Tourbillon 30 I, One Of The First Tourbillon Wristwatches Ever, For a Monumental CHF 1,428,500 (Most Expensive Omega Ever Auctioned) - Monochrome Watches
Today is the second day of the Geneva Watch Auction Six (GWA6) by Phillips. While there were some impressive lots (is that even a surprise from Aurel Bacs and Phillips…), with a Patek 2523 or an incredible Patek 2497 in white gold, the star of the show for us here, at MONOCHROME, certainly was the?Omega Tourbillon 30 I – a 1947 watch and one of the very first tourbillon wristwatches ever made, and the first to have been completed in Switzerland. This watch just sold for an impressive CHF?1,428,500, making it the most expensive Omega ever auctioned.The story behind this watch is rather impressive. While the tourbillon is, as many of you know, the invention of a certain Abraham Louis Breguet in 1801 (or?at least the patent is from that year, even if it was not revealed to the public until 1805), it has remained a pocket watch feature for close to 150 years. What is today an almost common complication was not back in the days, and it has always been a feature reserved for ultr

Omega Reintroduces the Iconic Column-Wheel Chronograph Calibre 321
What came a few minutes ago in our email boxes was totally out of the blue – but by far the best piece of news Speedmaster fans could have dreamed of. Omega is about to relaunch one of the most iconic chronograph movements ever, the movement that actually went to the Moon on the wrist of Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, the movement that equipped the first generations of Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch until moving to the cam-operated Calibre 861. Yes, that’s right, Omega will restart the production of the Calibre 321 with column-wheel. And that is pretty cool (to say the least).An image of the original calibre 321 found in all Speedmaster watches before the end of the 1960s / beginning of the 1970s.On the whole we tend to talk about ‘iconic’ watches, but there are movements that have gained an equally cult status. Think Valjoux 7750 or Valjoux 72/92. Another one is actually based on a Lemania ebauche and was renamed Calibre 321 by Omega. Yes, this is the movement th

Cuervo Y Sobrinos Robusto Winston Churchill Limited Edition specs, price
Sensual Latin atmospheres, gorgeous scenery, high-quality rum in one hand, and a Robusto cigar in the other. A picture that couldn't be more at home when it comes to the Caribbean island of Cuba. It was also one of the favorite travel destinations of Winston Churchill, the British politician who was always pictured smoking a cigar, preferably those of Cuban origin. The Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Churchill Limited Edition honors the man and his predilection for Havana tobacco.The Latin roots of? Swiss watch manufacturer Cuervo y Sobrinos shine through in almost the entire portfolio of watches. With collections like the Historiador and Buceador, it’s not only reflected in the name of the model but embedded in the suave design of the case and dials. The Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Winston Churchill Limited Edition illustrates this perfectly. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Hands-on: Zenith El Primero Range Rover (Specs, Photos and Price) - Monochrome Watches
There's a common saying that car' guys are watch' guys. Behind this aphorism though is a real connection fueled by the love of fine mechanics, performance and passion. As a result collaborations between watch and car manufacturers have flourished - for the better or worse. Case in point, Zenith and Land Rover recently announced their first watch collaboration. Now regardless of what you think of such partnerships, you have to agree that this one stands out. For a start, Landrover is not just about performance and mechanics. Its go-anywhere, tow-anything cars are an expression of freedom - a philosophy that speaks to me more than turbo-charged engines. Secondly, the Zenith El Primero Range Rover is simply a superb (no-fuss) chronograph. Time for a hands-on look.The Zenith El Primero Range Rover is a variation of the El Primero 36'000 VPH. Just like the vehicles of the British car maker, it is sophisticated and understated. Apart from a discreet Range Rover caption, Zenith has avoided a

First Look: The new Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton
While its primary focus has been the highly successful PRX collection for a couple of years, last year, Tissot decided to go back to basics by discreetly reinterpreting one of its classics, the Chemin des Tourelles collection. Subtly redesigned, upgraded mechanically with a Powermatic 80 movement and offering new and elegant dial designs, the revamped Chemin des Tourelles is the brand’s definition of a classic, elegant watch at a fair price. Now expanding the collection and offering a view of the mechanics on both sides is the Tissot Chemin des Tourelles Skeleton Collection.?If you look at Tissot’s collection, besides Heritage-oriented watches and sports models such as the PRX or the Seastar, you’ll find an array of classic watches. There’s the Gentleman, which can be defined as a modern casual-chic option; then comes the Le Locle, with its textured dials and retro style, and finally, there’s the Chemin des Tourelles, which can be seen as a contemporary ta