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Introducing The Green Aventurine Code 11.59 by AP Tourbillon
Part of the 2023 collection, Audemars Piguet unveils a mesmerising version of its Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillon with a smoked green enamelled aventurine dial. Also referred to as fume or gradient dials, the effect produces a lighter tone in the centre of the dial that intensifies as it reaches the periphery. Presented in a two-tone 41mm pink gold and black ceramic case, this iteration will be launched exclusively in South-East Asia in June 2023, followed by other countries in August.The Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon was one of the first models introduced in the 2019 launch of the Code 11.59 collection and was fitted with a new movement – calibre 2950 – with a flying tourbillon. Following in the footsteps of the 2020 editions, one with a shimmering black aventurine dial and a second one with a blue gradient aventurine dial, Audemars Piguet has gone to town with this Code 11.59 iteration. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Hands-On: Impressions about the Omega Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified
About a month ago, out of the blue, Omega released a new, rather polarizing and unique-looking version of its emblematic chronograph, the Speedmaster Pilot Flight Qualified.?Well, it wasn’t really out of the blue, but we’ll come back on that in a few. Colourful, tool-oriented and with a dial full of references to the world of aviation, it is a watch with a completely different style from what we’ve come to expect from the streamlined Moonwatch – it’s also very different technically. We had the chance to get our hands on one of these Speedmaster Pilot watches and I’m going to share some of my impressions… Is it oddly cool or just odd? Let’s find out.BackgroundThe Speedmaster started life in 1957 as a racing chronograph to measure average speeds and also introduced the concept of the external bezel with a? tachymeter scale, hence its name, to the watchmaking world. However, it quickly changed vocation during the 1960s to become the watch of
Omega Seamaster Ultra Deep, The New Worlds Deepest Dive Watch - 10,928m - as Part of the Five Deeps Expedition
Today, Omega unveils a watch that will make history in the diving community, a hell of an impressive piece, the result of years of experience in the field of professional dive watches. Omega has just announced the existence of an extraordinary watch that made the world's deepest dive to the very bottom of the Mariana Trench. Meet the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional, a watch tested at 1,500 bars or 15,000 metres and which survived a world record dive of 10,928 metres a few weeks ago.Deep, deep diving and watchesIf the highest point on Earth is Mount Everest at 8,848 metres, the world’s deepest known point in the oceans is even more impressive. Located in the Pacific Ocean, at the southern end of the Mariana Trench near the Mariana Islands group, the Challenger Deep has a depth of 10,898 to 10,928 metres (35,755 to 35,853ft) and is currently the deepest known point in the seabed hydrosphere. And while the path to the highest point on Earth has become something
Buying Guide: Make Your Wrist Pop With These Six Brighly Coloured Watches
We’ve just passed the longest day of the year, meaning it is officially summer season. Summer is the season of relaxation, fun in the sun, a splash in the pool or something a bit more adventurous. And with it, there’s no need to be shy about what you put on your wrist. Make it pop and stand out, as summer is the perfect opportunity to be more creative in your watch selection. Luck would have it, several watchmaking companies have embraced this state of mind too. They have enriched the industry with bright, fun watches that will surely get noticed when you’re strolling down the boardwalk lounging in a deckchair or whatever you want to do during the summer. With that in mind, these six watches provide you with all the horological pop you need, while also adding something fresh and different to your ensemble.Hermes H08 ColoursThe Hermes H08 range is, quite frankly, a very cool collection of watches. The design is fresh and original, the attention to detail is evident, an
Interview: Florian Brossard, Managing Director of Schwarz Etienne, on the Brands Future
Founded in 1902 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Schwarz Etienne is an independent watchmaking brand that often flies under the radar yet holds incredible potential. In particular, it boasts a surprisingly high level of vertical integration, producing not only its own watches but also cases or movements. As Watches & Wonders 2025 and its parallel events approach, we sat down with the brand's newly appointed Managing Director, Florian Brossard, to discuss his vision for Schwarz Etienne and a few words about what to expect for the next collection of Schwarz Etienne.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME - Florian, thanks for having us. You have been named Managing Director of Schwarz Etienne in July 2024. Can you share a bit about your background before joining the brand?Florian Brossard, Managing Director of Schwarz Etienne – While my parents were already in the watch industry, I initially took an independent path. I first studied to become a medtech engineer but soon realized I wanted something more
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