In-Depth: Piaget, The Art of Ultra-Thin Watchmaking and Miniaturization
Piaget is world-famous for its vibrant creations in the field of watches and jewellery. In this video, we are taking a look at an important yet sometimes lesser-known side of the brand: its expertise in the field of movement creation and manufacturing. Everything started in the small village of La C?te-aux-Fees in the Swiss Jura mountains, where Georges Edouard Piaget set up his workshop in 1874. There, G.E. Piaget made a name for himself first focusing on escapements and then manufacturing parts and movements, even before crafting his own watches. Since then, Piaget has remained one of the few brands to design and manufacture movements in-house. Among countless calibres created and crafted by the brand, legendary extra-thin movements immediately come to mind. But Piaget also manufactured all types of complications and even quartz movements! If it would be hard to list every movement manufactured by Piaget, we are going to take a look at some of the brand's milestones, including a few

Breaking News: Stephane Linder, CEO of TAG Heuer, just resigned from his position - Monochrome-Watches
In news which will come as a surprise to few, considering the rumblings which have been coming from the Swiss Manufacturer in recent times, after 21 years with the company, CEO Stephan Linder?has just announced his resignation from TAG Heuer, with immediate effect. So, what does this mean for this giant among watch brands?BackgroundThe story began during Baselworld 2014 with the introduction of a brand new in-house movement, the Calibre 80, a nicely finished and technically advanced engine. the clear intention was to elevate?the brand into higher markets, with prices from 6,000 to 8,000 euros. Together with this new movement, TAG Heuer also announced the creation of a new production plant, based in Chevenez (we explained it first here). Ad - Scroll to continue with article Then, without any clear explanation, TAG announced that this new movement was going to be

IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month - Monochrome Watches
In 2009 IWC created the Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month (ref. 3761). It was the first flyback chronograph with a perpetual calendar and digital leap year display as well as a digital display for the month and date with large numerals. This development was a tour de force that has paid off: the result is a very clever way to combine a perpetual calendar and a chronograph, while maintaining the legibility of all functions. Monochrome goes hands-on with the IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month.This is probably one of the most innovative perpetual calendars on the market, because of its digital display of day, month and leap year. And totally befitting the brand and its innovative and technical character, it’s presented in a watch case made of titanium aluminide. Titanium aluminide is used widely in motorsport, because the alloy is lighter and more robust than pure titanium. The black parts of the case are made of zirconium oxide, which is another materi

First Look: The New Tissot PR516 Chronograph Mechanical (Incl. Video)
Drawing from over 170 years of watchmaking heritage, Tissot frequently delves into its archives for inspiration. The company has a penchant for reviving iconic models that have left an indelible mark on its history. Consider any timepiece from the Heritage series – the 1973 Chronograph, the 1938 Heritage COSC, the Visodate, or the 1938 Telemeter – each serves as a contemporary homage to timeless designs, blending vintage aesthetics with modern technology for a perfected appeal. In a nod to the emblematic PR516 series that gained popularity in the 1960s, Tissot has recently introduced a range of new models. Among them is a manually wound chronograph, which you’ll be able to discover in our latest video review.The History of the Tissot PR516 in a nutshellTo truly appreciate the significance of a heritage timepiece like the new Tissot PR516 Chronograph Mechanical, a brief journey into its background is essential, revealing the genuine inspiration behind its design. The r

The GREAT Britain Watch by Roger Smith - Monochrome Watches
The GREAT Britain campaign is the most ambitious international marketing campaign for the United Kingdom ever. GREAT promotes the very best that Britain has to offer in order to encourage the world to visit, invest, do business with and study in the British Isles. Roger Smith, one of the world’s best watchmakers and a Brit, should of course be involved to promote his country. So he created the GREAT Britain watch.Unfortunately, the GREAT Britain watch is a unique piece. Understandable as well, but a shame for all those UK fans that want to own such a rare piece of horological history. Creating and building – entirely by hand of course – costs around 10 months of very skilled labor, which adds up to a price of ¡ê180,000 GBP (equivalent to €220.000 Euro or $300,000 USD). Ad - Scroll to continue with article If you look at the watch from the front,