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Hermes H08 Deep Blue Titanium (Specs & Price)
Released in 2021, the Hermes H08 collection has been a rather good surprise. Here, at MONOCHROME, we tend to focus on true watchmaking brands, and Hermes, a luxury powerhouse offering multiple product ranges, isn’t necessarily our primary topic. Still, the H08 watch caught our attention with its mix of fluid design, multiple textures and sporty-chic vibe. This watch and its assertive style are now coming back in a new, colourful edition with the Hermes H08 Deep Blue Titanium.The idea of coloured cases seems to gradually grow amongst designers. Recently, Cartier launched a blue-coated edition of its Santos, resulting in what’s probably the most appealing edition of this watch. Hermes is now following suit with a watch that is entirely dark – either blue or black – for a new, cool style. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Design is certai
In-Depth: Divers & Dive Watches, Everything You Need To Know
Going underwater exposes our bodies to an environment that is not designed for humans. Humans cannot breathe underwater like fish, cannot swim like fish and cannot seek their food like fish. We are “invading” a hostile world. In short, we are somewhere where we are not supposed to be. The dangers are countless: animals, risk of drowning, disorientation, to name but a few. The technology developed during the second half of the 20th century lets us fathom and remain in previously unreachable depths. This technology, though, has its limitations and risks. Once the diver clears all the obvious dangers, they still have to fight the invisible and life-threatening risk of decompression sickness (DCS). This leads us to the question all watch enthusiasts might have What do divers really need underwater when it comes to timekeeping instruments? How relevant a mechanical dive watch is nowadays, compared to a diving computer??This article was written by Tassos Tzanos. “Born in Pi
Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique Amsterdam Opens Its Doors at the Golden Half Mile - Monochrome Watches
Amsterdam is booming! Especially the ‘Museum District’ is taking the lead, with new luxury mono-brand boutiques popping up like tulips in spring, and the re-opening of two of Netherland’s most important museums – the Stedelijk Museum and the Rijksmuseum. Just around the corner from the aforementioned musea is the Pieter Cornelisz Hooftstraat, or short the PC. That’s where Jaeger-LeCoultre just opened its first Jaeger-LeCoultre boutique of the BeNeLux. A good reason for us to visit them and they surprised us with the Master Gyrotourbillon 1, Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2, Duometre Spherotourbillon and the Reverso Grand Complicationa Triptyque!Daniel Riedo, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s CEO, was in Amsterdam for the opening. Together with president Benno Leeser of Gassan Diamnionds,?and Dutch movie star Carice van Houten (who stars in Game of Thrones), he opened the boutique on Wednesday June 4th. A few hours before the opening we?had a chance to sit down with him and
First Look: The new TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Green
Racing green… Probably one of the most emblematic colours in motorsport. We have to remember that, in the early days of car racing, colours were not just decorative, but racing drivers competed with liveries representing their country – Italian red, German silver, French blue (featured in last year’s limited edition) and, of course, British racing green. This iconic colour now adorns one of the most emblematic watches associated with motorsport, the Monaco. Following its Racing Blue peer from 2023, TAG Heuer now introduces the Monaco Chronograph Racing Green Calibre 11 in Titanium.?Born in 1969, the oddly cool Monaco has always been associated with racing and motorsport. This square chronograph gained popularity when the King of Cool, Steve McQueen, wore it in the cult movie Le Mans in 1971. Since then, the Monaco has been one of the most emblematic watches of the brand, only rivalled by the enduring Carrera collection – which, in its own more classic style, als
HYT H1 Red2 - Full REVIEW (live photos, specs, price) - Monochrome-Watches
We, at Monochrome-Watches, love independent watchmaking, very unusual displays and audacity of creation. HYT Watches had always been on our radar because it brings everything a young and ‘unchained’ Manufacture should: innovation, boldness, no compromise, unconventionality and that little slice?of craziness that we love. Until recently our experience with the brands and their timepieces were based on?(too) fast hands-on reviews during?exhibitions such as Baselworld?and the likes. It is now time to feel the experience of having an HYT H1 Red2 strapped on the wrist on a daily basis.What is HYT Watches?Although the introduction of the HYT H1 is quite recent (during Baselworld 2012), the idea of?a “water watch” was on Lucien Vouillamoz’ mind since 2002. After a few attempts and more researches, the idea had proved to be utopia, because of?a missing technology. A?few years after,?Lucien Vouillamoz, a former?nuclear engineer with a degree in thermodynamics, deci
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