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Where does the name of your favourite watch model come from? - Monochrome Watches
Ever wonder how watches got their names? A few weeks ago we told you about the brand names and their origin. Today we’re going to look at the watch model names. With hundreds of past and present watches, what has been the inspiration for watchmakers and brands to call them certain names? Some are pretty straight forward, other more obscure. Finding a great name is not an easy task and is often essential to the success of a new watch. It needs to fit within the brand’s universe, while also telling its own story. It needs to be relevant, easily pronounceable, memorable and discoverable (in particular for internet search engines today). Ideally this shall be valid in different languages and for different cultures. Lastly, with the purpose of legally protecting the product's name with a trademark application in class 14 (which includes jewellery and watches), brands need to make sure there is no infringement of an existing trademark. Monochrome looks at the back stories of some
Pre SIHH 2015: Cartier comes with the Rotonde de Cartier Annual Calendar, now in 40mm (specs and price) - Monochrome-Watches
Downsizing is a trend that is clearly growing in the industry since the previous?editions of the SIHH and Baselworld. After years of watches sized over 42mm and more, large brands are coming back to more reasonable cases’ dimensions. Following this trend, Cartier updates its?Rotonde de Cartier Annual Calendar and introduces a 40mm edition, alongside the already existing 45mm version. Furthermore, this new Rotonde comes with several technical improvements.The main objective of horology had always been?miniaturization. The most demanding challenge is not to create complications but to implement them into the smallest case possible. Except when an incredible?level of technology requests a large case – like in the 48mm HYT H1 or the 47mm Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime – a watch should not be sized over 42mm or 43mm, especially when talking about a dress watch. First, it contradicts the main reason of horology. Then, it ruins two of the most important factors of the?wear
First Look: The Chopard Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon Now in Ice Blue
The Alpine Eagle draws inspiration from the 1980s St. Moritz series, Chopard's take on the then-trending luxury sports watch with an integrated bracelet¡ªa trend that has regained momentum. The Chopard Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon joined the collection in 2022, following the introduction of the chronograph and high-frequency models. While there's always room to discuss influences and debate whether a tourbillon belongs in a sports watch, one thing is clear: the Alpine Eagle is making its mark, and the Flying Tourbillon fits right in.The latest 2025 Alpine Eagle Flying Tourbillon remains largely unchanged from its 2022 debut, with the only noticeable update being the dial colour. This new version features a Rh?ne Blue dial, a lighter shade than the original Aletsch Blue. The 41mm case, crafted from Lucent Steel ¡ª Chopard's proprietary alloy ¡ª maintains its finishes, shape, 8mm slim profile, 100m water resistance, and sapphire crystals on both the front and back. Ad - Scroll
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Single Flying Tourbillon (Specs & Price)
What happens when legends collide? Especially when those legends are in different fields. Last year, Roger Dubuis, Lamborghini and Pirelli joined forces, and their unique partnership created the racing-inspired Excalibur Spider Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon. The skeleton timepiece was not only a technically impressive watch with twin tourbillons front and centre, it also sported a rubber strap created from a Pirelli tyre that was actually used in a professional race. The watch helped connect the Roger Dubuis brand with high-performance motorsports and provided both racing fans and watch enthusiasts with an exciting and exclusive product. Roger Dubuis and Pirelli are back again this year with a new Excalibur Spider Pirelli, but this time with just one single flying tourbillon.Immediately after the Monaco F1 Grand Prix earlier in May, Roger Dubuis introduced the second season of the Excalibur Spider Pirelli with a digital launch. The strap, once again created from a race-driven Pirell
Ochs und Junior Due Ore reviewed - Monochrome Watches
Ochs und Junior is the brain-child of Ludwig Oechslin and Beat Weinman and recently Ulysse Nardin came on board as the third partner. A logical third partner, if you know more about Oechslin’s achievements in the horological world. Since 2009 his ideas take shape in Ochs und Junior timepieces.?Ochs und Junior watches are recognizable by their clean and almost industrial design, lacking any kind of typical watchmaking finishing. And lacking any name or logo! The minimalistic design and raw, unfinished, machined parts determine the looks of all Ochs und Junior timepieces. Luckily I was allowed to borrow a Due Ore for a review.?It's a tough job, but somebody's gotto do it Ad - Scroll to continue with article HistoryI wanted to say that the story began with Ochs und Junior’s first timepiece, the Anno Cinquanta, however that wouldn’t be correct. It
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