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First Look: The new Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical Sports Watch (Incl. video)
For most watch enthusiasts, Citizen is probably best known for its wide range of affordable quartz, solar-powered and mechanical watches. Watches like the Promaster series, for instance, have been fan-favourite models for years. More recently, the Tsuyosa collection made quite an impact for its honest yet compelling proposition. There is one collection that, however, delivers much more, the Citizen Series 8, which could be considered the brand’s accessible luxury range. And a new member has just arrived, a contemporary and robust sports watch with integrated design, the Citizen Series 8 890 Mechanical Models.?Citizen has much more to offer than just its entry-level collections. Surely, the Promaster and Tsuyosa watches are popular (and for objective reasons) but the Japanese watchmaker has long demonstrated stronger capacities. Remember, Citizen is what we call a vertically integrated manufacture, meaning that it basically does everything in-house. From cases to dials, lab-grown
Interview - Antoine Pin Of Bulgari at LVMH Watch Week 2023
Horologically, the new year gets started with the LVMH Watch Week 2023 in Singapore, where Bulgari, TAG Heuer, Hublot and Zenith join forces to present some of their novelties. It was the perfect opportunity for MONOCHROME to interview Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bulgari Watch Division, and discover all the new models that the watchmaker/jeweller presented and what to expect for the upcoming year.Note: This interview was conducted in Switzerland a few days before the event. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME –?The LVMH Watch Week is held in Singapore this year; how does Bulgari integrate this event into its 2023 calendar??Antoine Pin, Managing Director of the Bvlgari Watch Division – Since 2019, we have seen massive changes concerning the organisation of commercial events. We have seen the end of Baselworld, the r
Introducing: 3 New Cartier Santos-Dumont Lacquered Models
Cartier's longstanding affair with the intrepid Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont shows no sign of abating. Santos-Dumont's request to Louis Cartier to create a timepiece that would let him consult the time without taking his hands off the controls resulted in the men's first wristwatch in 1904. Characterised by sleek geometric lines, Cartier's Santos-Dumont model has flown in and out of the watchmaking scene before making a definitive landing in 2018. Following the successful 2022 release of the elegant Santos-Dumont lacquered models, Cartier unveils a trilogy of new Santos-Dumont models in precious metal cases with bright and colourful lacquered details.Anticipating the Art Deco style that originated in France, Louis Cartier's watch for the Brazilian aviator blended its sleek, streamlined aesthetics with a pragmatic square-shaped case with exposed screws. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium (Specs & Price)
While MONOCHROME is more on the higher-end side of the watch industry, we also know that not all readers and watch enthusiasts can afford a Breguet or an Omega. This is why we’ve created a section called “Value Proposition,” where we feature watches that we believe are great?value for the money. Apart from microbrands, when it comes to proper Swiss-made pieces, there’s one brand that shouldn’t be overlooked; Tissot. And today we’ll review what we think is one of the best quality-price ratios now available on the market, and altogether a great all-rounder watch, the Tissot Gentleman Powermatic 80 Silicium. Basically, the perfect watch to step foot in the world of mechanical watchmaking.?Let’s first remove from the equation the hardcore watch enthusiast or seasoned collector, those who own multiple watches and have this ability to change depending on the activity or attire. So then, what does a man need from his watch? – and when we say his
Introducing the Anonimo Militare Chrono Marine Van Dutch Special Edition (event report with live photos & price) - Monochrome Watches
For the launch of the Anonimo Militare Chrono Marine Van Dutch, we went to a pleasant place called Cannes, in the very south of France. There, we learned what this new watch is about, what the reason was for the partnership with Van Dutch yachts and how it has influenced the design of their iconic watch for this particular reference. So, let's have a closer look at the watch and the nice experiences we had in Cannes.As Anonimo has had little publicity for some time, it might be a good idea to refresh our memory and start with a short summary of the rather interesting history of this brand.Historical background of AnonimoAnonimo was founded in 1997 in Florence, Italy. During this year, Officine Panerai was bought up by the Richemont Group. Richemont decided to move Panerai from Florence to Switzerland, but a part of the employees did not move to there. When the brand Anonimo was established in Florence, the home-town of both brands, ex-Officine Panerai employees decided to change compan
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