SIHH 2015: Introducing the Vacheron Constantin Harmony Collection - Monochrome-Watches
On the occasion of the 260th anniversary of its founding, the Manufacture Vacheron Constantin unveils the first models of an entirely new collection called Harmony. Issued in limited editions, these both contemporary and vintage-inspired timepieces feature a new cushion shape and a design inspired by one of the brand's first wristwatch chronographs introduced in 1928. New in-house movements, new design, interesting complications: please welcome the?Vacheron Constantin Harmony collection.Common features of the Vacheron Constantin Harmony collection Ad - Scroll to continue with article Seven new watches (including 2 ladies watches), starting from a rather simple dual-time timepiece to an extremely complicated ultra-slim split-second chronograph… Vacheron-Constantin is not just presenting a new model, it’s an entire collection, mainly focused on chronog

Swatch Group (meaning 18 brands) To Leave Baselworld in 2019 - Monochrome Watches
For once, we’re not going to use the “breaking news” title for nothing. What came in this morning is important news, no debate. As reported?by Swiss newspapers NZZ am Sonntag and Le Temps, Swatch Group, the world’s largest watchmaking group, will be leaving Baselworld – Switzerland’s largest watch and jewellery fair – as of next year. After already several departures and complaints, this is another hard blow for the highly?decried show.?In an interview with the Swiss newspaper?NZZ am Sonntag?that was published this morning, Nick Hayek, CEO of the Swatch Group, explains that it is no longer relevant or useful for the group to exhibit at Baselworld – even though the Swatch Group’s brand portfolio was one of the major, if the not the main, exhibiting groups of the show. Mr Hayek explains that the costs of such a fair are extremely high for the group and its brands – in excess of CHF 50 million for the group, including?travel expe

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m 41mm (Specs & Price)
The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m is arguably one of the better value, all-round, entry-level watches available on the market today. It's also most likely flying completely under your radar. In the collection since 2003, it received a subtle visual refresh last year, along with an in-house movement in the form of the Master Chronometer calibre 8900. Striking the balance between everyday wear and elegant dress watch, the Aqua Terra is the perfect choice for those people looking for one watch for all occasions. Read our detailed review below to find out what makes this model so attractive. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Pitched as an entry-level' model, the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m delivers a surprising amount of bang for your buck. It may not carry the same level of prestige as say the Datejust 41 in Oystersteel, but it also costs approximately 3

New Jaeger LeCoultre Grande Reverso Email - Monochrome Watches
Jaeger-LeCoultre released a new limited edition of the Grande Reverso with a blue enamel dial, the Grande Reverso Email. It looks gorgeous!After the recent launch of the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin, Jaeger-LeCoultre now released another new model, the Reverso Grande Email. This white gold Reverso with a guilloche dial with blue?enamel finish and white gold applied arabic numbers looks simply gorgeous. And this is exactly the strength of the Reverso, simple, elegant en very beautiful. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Inside ticks?the manually-wound calibre 822, that was specifically designed for the Reverso Grande Taille models.?The movement have a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour and offers 45 hours of power reserve. With a size of 2.94 mm thick and 17.2 x 22.6 mm is a relatively robust movement, i.e. it is not an ultra flat movement. The watch itself m

Vacheron Constantin "Mecaniques Sauvages" - A Collection of Grand Complications and Artistic Crafts - Monochrome Watches
Defying the restraint and moderation that has settled over the watchmaking scene of late, it is refreshing to see such a magnificent display of mechanical luxury and grandiose craftsmanship. Unleashing a menagerie of majestic wild animals, Vacheron Constantin gives a riveting display of its inexhaustible creativity and mechanical expertise. Mecaniques Sauvages is a bespoke collection of unique pieces made in Vacheron Constantin's very own customisation department - Les Cabinotiers – where horological fantasies spring to life. To give you an idea of what the watchmakers at Les Cabinotiers are capable of producing, think back to Reference 57260, a private commission delivered in 2015 with no fewer than 57 complications under its belt, making it the most complicated timepiece on our planet.There are reportedly 20 Les Cabinotiers animal-themed watches in the Mecaniques Sauvages collection. For the moment, the brand has shared five models demonstrating a powerful combination of grand