The Seiko SKX007 and its family of Seiko Beater Divers - Monochrome-Watches
In this article we will not examine a rare chronograph, a long-forgotten military watch, an historic aviation piece, nor any vintage timepiece that will make a record sale at Bonhams. We will not argue about exquisite calibers, or exotic methods of construction. We will not analyze avant-garde design. We will focus on a type of watch that every person who loves watches absolutely must have. The Beater watch, a Seiko SKX007.This category encompasses all the watches we wear most frequently, our go-to watches, watches that we use for our day-to-day activities. These watches usually are used on the beach, when we do sports, and any time we do not want to risk our most beloved (and usually expensive) watches. Beaters take most of our wrist time quietly, and we can depend upon them. The definition of what constitutes a beater timepiece is of course shaped by one's lifestyle and budget. Granted, some people use in their everyday activities a Lange & Sohne Datograph, or a Patek Philippe, o

Industry Frederic Arnault Appointed CEO of TAG Heuer
LVMH Group, the?world leader in luxury, has just announced that Stephane Bianchi will assume the role of CEO of the LVMH Watch and Jewelry Division with a scope enlarged to encompass jewellery brands Chaumet and FRED, in addition to TAG Heuer, Zenith and Hublot. Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bvlgari, will continue to report to Toni Belloni, LVMH Group Managing Director. Along with this new position, the group has also announced the appointment of Frederic Arnault as CEO of TAG?Heuer.Frederic Arnault, 25 years old, is the fourth child of Bernard Arnault, Chairman and Chief Executive of luxury giant LVMH. A graduate of the prestigious ecole Polytechnique in Paris, he has joined TAG Heuer late 2017. He had been the brand's Strategy and Digital Director since September 2018, leading, in particular, the launch of the TAG Heuer third-generation Connected Watch – you can read our interview with him here. He will now be alone at the helm of the company as of 1 July. Ad - Scrol

Longines Heritage Classic Sector Dial L2.828.4.73.2 - Introducing, Specs & Price
There is no doubt that Longines knows its business when it comes to re-editing past models. This was true with the Avigation BigEye, the Type A-7 or the Heritage Military. Despite how good these watches were, there was always a small ‘but’ (a date, a large case…) but what you’re about to see is a very, very attractive. Cool design, great proportions, historical relevance and a powerful movement. Meet the new Longines Heritage Classic “Sector Dial”.I have a particular soft spot for the so-called “Calatrava” steel watches of the 1930s and 1940s, watches often found in oversized (back then) cases with a simple but well-designed dial, relying on Art Deco themes. This often gave life to the so-called sector dials. This is exactly what Longines has in its museum, a 1934 piece with a flat coin-shaped bezel, straight lugs and a sector dial.The 1934 Longines watch from the Museum that served as an inspiration.This is the exact theme and design tha

Konstantin Chaykin Genius Temporis - more than just a single-hand watch - Specs and Price - Monochrome-Watches
Konstantin Chaykin‘s latest watch, the Genius Temporis, is filled with quite its dosage of uncommon features. In an industry ruled by?large?brands, it’s still made by an independent watchmaker. In a world where Switzerland lead the game, it’s produced in Russia. In a world where hours and minutes are indicated by two separated hands, it comes with a single hand. Oh wait, there’s more: a pusher at 2 o’clock. That’s where the?Konstantin Chaykin Genius Temporis start?to be quite interesting.Konstantin Chaykin?is not what we?call a?conventional watchmaker. First, he’s Russian. Well, we have no problem with that. We already have some Finnish or Dutch watchmakers. What is more surprising is that he’s the only one to create Haute Horlogerie watches in a country that is more known to create cheap mechanical watches with movements inspired (not to say copied) by?Swiss calibers. Regardless the old tradition of watchmaking in Russia,?Konstantin Chay

Buying Guide - 6 Dual-Time Watches Launched in 2017 for Modern Travellers - Monochrome Watches
The vast majority of people are comfortable with watches which simply display hours and minutes, but for globetrotters, frequent travellers and those doing business around the world, a dual-time (or so-called GMT in certain cases) watch is highly practical and purposeful for their daily travelling needs.?We have picked 6 GMT watches of 2017, with choices to suit every pocket and taste.Frederique Constant - Classics Automatic GMTFrederique Constant has updated one of its most classic models. Designed with the classic gentleman in mind, the Classics Automatic GMT is an elegant, understated dual time watch presented in a 42 mm steel case. The silver dial features printed Roman numerals and guilloche decoration in its centre, and it's set off with Breguet-style hands. All functions can be adjusted through the crown and the automatic movement can be seen through the exhibition case back. As always with Frederique Constant, the price of this handsome timepiece is very reasonable, at CHF 1,39