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Buying Guide - 6 new Yellow Gold Watches that Rock
When thinking of yellow gold, the first thing that may come to your mind is your parents’ or grandparents’ watch. Well, if you feel yellow gold is outdated, it might be time for a change. The status symbol of the 1960s to 1980s is making a comeback. As trends come and go, it fits perfectly in the current vintage craze – just like the unexpected comeback of the 1980s spirit in fashion and music. And interestingly, the way watchmakers use it today makes it look super chic and trendy. Here are 6 of the most notable yellow gold watches introduced recently.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-thin Yellow Gold 15202If the over-iconic Royal Oak was born a steel watch (in 1972, as the definitive Luxury Sports Watch), the yellow gold versions of the ref. 15202 presented at SIHH 2017 really rock – specifically the gold-on-gold version with champagne/gold petite tapisserie dial, gold hands and indexes. Released as a tribute to the 1977 gold Royal Oak Extra-Thin, this jumbo is f
Chopard L.U.C XPS Azur - Cannes Red Carpet Edition 2019 - Monochrome Watches
Chopard capitalises on its role as the official partner of the Cannes Film Festival (14-25 May) and launches an azure version of its ultra-thin L.U.C XPS gent's model. Dressed for the red-carpet event, the L.U.C XPS Azur dons a handsome blue suit and comes in an 18k ethical gold case. Limited to just 10 pieces, the watch bears its very own accolades: the chronometric performance of the movement is COSC certified and the overall quality and finishes of the watch are endorsed with the Poin?on de Geneve seal.Red carpet flairSince Chopard became an official partner of the glamorous event devoted to cinema in 1988, Caroline Scheufele's high jewellery creations and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele's most elegant dress watches have accompanied the world's biggest stars down the red carpet. Last year, Chopard presented men with a L.U.C XPS 1860 edition with a flamboyant red guilloche dial and diamond hour markers. For 2019, the brand adopts the same top-of-the-line L.U.C XPS 1860 model with its thin p
Business Swatch Group 2016 Results Worse Than Expected / Net Sales Drop Over 10%, Net Income Drops 47% - Monochrome Watches
For more than 2 years now, the watchmaking industry is facing a “crisis” or at least, sales and profits are lower than in the 2000s, the golden era of modern watchmaking. After Richemont announced massive shakeups and rather bad results, it’s now time for Swatch Group to make public the results for the year 2016… and they’re?not good. Sales are decreasing over 10% (compared to 2015), operating result plunges of close to 45% and the net income is almost half of what it has been in 2015 (which was already not the best year the industry has seen).Here are the key figures for Swatch group in 2016: Net sales of CHF 7,553 million for the Group, at current exchange rates, a decrease of 10.6% (or a minus of 10.8% at constant exchange rates). Net Sales were CHF 8,451 in 2015. Operating result of CHF 805 million, equivalent to an operating margin of 10.7% (minus 44.5% compared to previous year). Operating result was CHF 1,451 in 2015. Net income of CHF 593 million,
First Look: TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph Time+Tide Sundowner
In 2022, TAG Heuer introduced the Aquaracer Professional Solargraph, the brand’s first-ever solar-powered quartz model. This debut followed the release of the revamped Aquaracer Professional 200 series, featuring 40mm steel cases. The Solargraph retained the aesthetic and functional hallmarks of the Aquaracer line, quickly winning over TAG Heuer enthusiasts. Since its launch, several Solargraph variants have been added (34mm included), forming a significant part of the Aquaracer Outdoor collection. The latest release, created in collaboration with the popular Australian-born watch community platform Time + Tide, is the “Sundowner” edition. Let’s look at a watch that “takes inspiration from the Australian desert landscape”.The TAG Heuer Aquaracer Solargraph x Time + Tide “Sundowner” comes in a 40mm grade 2 titanium case with a sandblasted finish, extending onto its distinctive 12-sided, notched unidirectional rotating bezel, adorned with r
Weekly Watch Photo: Zenith El Primero Striking 10th - Monochrome-Watches
The Zenith El Primero is a legendary watch for several reasons. First, it was one of the first (if not the first) automatic chronographs ever. Then it was a huge technical achievement as it was a high-beat movement. Last, the first editions (especially the reference A386) were absolutely gorgeous to look at. The?Zenith El Primero Striking 10th is the modern interpretation of this now iconic watch, using several of the classical codes with modern features. And we’re proud to show it to you with stunning photos from?our friend Jacques-Olivier,?professional photographer of?Passion-Horlogere.?The El Primero is the emblematic collection of Zenith. Recently, we showed you 2 editions, one that is a pure modern interpretation of the iconic movement, the Zenith El Primero Lightweight, and another that is a re-issue of a vintage edition, the?410 Triple Calendar and Moon Phase. In the middle of these two?sits a watch that both re-issues the vintage codes and?that introduces a modern technic
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