Introducing 2021 Longines DolceVita Automatic Art-Deco Sector Dial
To be fair, the Longines DolceVita has never been the most appealing watch of the brand. Sure, it is elegant and certainly well executed, but its rectangular case and “Cartier-esque” dials could never really compete with the attractiveness of the Heritage collection. It is one of those collections that is simply overlooked by the watch community. However, without entirely changing the recipe, the winged hourglass brand has just launched a new edition that might change the situation. Here’s the 2021 Longines DolceVita Automatic with a cool Art Deco Sector Dial.?As mentioned, the DolceVita is a collection that doesn’t attract much attention and is often overlooked – apart from being one of the watches worn by French President Macron. Till today, most of the models were equipped with highly traditional “flinque” dials – a machine-applied process that looks like guilloche – and Roman numerals. Maybe a bit too shy and too classic.

Pre-SIHH 2015: Piaget Altiplano Chronograph Flyback - a new record setter (specs and price) - Monochrome-Watches
If we had to?categorize Piaget into a single subject, it would be for its ultra-slim watches. The brand is indeed not only good at it, it is the unbeatable leader. The?Altiplano has always been the preferred field for Piaget to set thickness records (well, an?absence of thickness to be precise). Last year, the brand came up with the?slimmest of the?slim watches. For the 2015 edition of the SIHH, Piaget?surprises us with a another record: the slimmest chronograph?ever produced, the?Piaget Altiplano Chronograph Flyback. And its?thinness is not its only interesting feature.One single data can sum-up Piaget’s?indisputable?hegemony: 3.65mm. Yes, that’s the thickness of a sapphire crystal, a case, a dial, a set of hands, a movement and a caseback. The Piaget Altiplano 900P is truly impressive. Until?now, Piaget has?accustomed us to slim but simple watches: time-only, small second or date were the only indications displayed on the Altiplano’s dials, which of course remains e

Longines Launches Collector's Corner for Vintage CPO Watches
Vintage and preowned luxury is thriving like never before. As far as the watch industry is concerned, the second-hand market is booming as vintage watch collecting is more popular than ever and has emerged as a mark of connoisseurship Originally restricted to auction houses, pawnbrokers and a few watch dealers, the second-hand luxury watch market has transformed dramatically over the past few years. It has professionalized and attracted strategic investors. A few brands have recently entered this market too. Longines is the latest to launch its Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program with its “Collector's Corner” presented on the occasion of the opening of the brand's new Boutique Rue du Rh?ne in Geneva. And here, we'll be talking about beautifully restored vintage watches.?Most watch brands that have developed CPO programs so far are mostly tapping the high-end luxury segment. However, Longines stands out with its ability to offer truly interesting models given the brand's excep

First Look: The New Blancpain Fifty Fathoms Act 3 MIL-SPEC Bronze-Gold
This year, Blancpain has already unveiled several new versions of its emblematic dive watch, the Fifty Fathoms. We first saw a limited-edition 42mm Fifty Fathoms (Act 1), followed by the impressive Fifty Fathoms Tech Gombessa developed for closed-circuit rebreather diving (Act 2) Not to mention the much-discussed Blancpain x Swatch collaboration. It is now time to unveil the third act of this anniversary collection with an attractive bronze-gold watch directly modelled after vintage MIL-SPEC models in German silver, bringing the much-appreciated look of these military-issued versions.The Fifty Fathoms is undoubtedly one of the most iconic dive watches. According to the brand, it was created in 1953 by Jacques Fiechter, CEO of Blancpain at the time and a scuba diving fan. Born as a purpose-built piece of equipment, its story is also related to French military divers Bob Maloubier and Claude Riffaud, who tested this rugged, functional watch on their underwater missions in early 1954.

Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition II (Specs & Price)
Oris’ motto is “Real watches for real people“… and it’s not just a marketing gimmick (which happens rather often in this luxury watches industry, to say the least). Don’t be surprised to see that Oris watches are worn by ambassadors that are just a bit further away from red carpets than most brand ambassadors. For instance, take a look at the Rega Altimeter, or the?El Hierro Limited Edition… For their latest creation, it’s with Australia's Royal Flying Doctor Service (one of the world's most iconic aeromedical services) that Oris is teaming up with, to introduce a new watch, the?Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition II.“The Royal Flying Doctor Service provides emergency and primary healthcare services to people living in rural areas of Australia. It operates a fleet of more than 60 aircraft from bases around the country, including the Swiss Pilatus PC-12. It will shortly add long-range Pilatus PC-24 jets to its fleet.R