First Look: Bulgari Drops a new Octo Finissimo Automatic Sketch Dial for its 140th Anniversary
Introduced over 10 years ago (time flies…), Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo collection has become one of the most successful sagas in recent watchmaking history. Not only did these watches break one record for thinness after another, but they also redefined the concept of the ultra-thin watch with a contemporary design and a casual attire. For the 10th anniversary of this collection, Bulgari released an ultra-cool pair of models fitted with a sketch dial. One of the most acclaimed styles in this collection, the Octo Finissimo Automatic Sketch Dial is coming back this time to celebrate the brand’s 140th anniversary.?Bulgari was founded in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, in the city of Rome – where the brand still has its headquarters. One of the most prolific watchmakers/jewellers on the scene, the brand made a name for itself with its daring designs, such as the all-time emblematic Serpenti – both watches and jewellery. A mix between the Italian flair

Bvlgari Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon - Introducing, Specs & Price
The Octo Roma Carillon Tourbillon marries two traditional complications in a radically contemporary setting. The impressive acoustic and visual show, with a three-hammer chime and tourbillon, takes place on the dial of a very noir' Octo Roma case. The hammers, gongs and tourbillon are exposed on the dial while the mechanics of the impressive new BVL428 manual-winding calibre can be glimpsed at through an openworked metallic grille bolted to the dial and more clearly on the reverse side of the case. Assertive and commanding with its black DLC titanium case, two traditional complications are cast in an entirely new - but very dark – light.solid chiming credentialsChiming complications, in all their modalities, are not new to Bvlgari. Well represented in the past by the Daniel Roth Grande Sonnerie QP and the Gerald Genta Grande Sonnerie Magsonic with Westminster chimes and tourbillon, Bvlgari masters chiming timepieces with two, three and even four hammers. More recently, we’v

Introducing // Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m, Now in Blue or Green
We’ve said it in the past already, but if you’re looking for a great daily luxury watch, which combines enough resistance for the weekend and casual elegance for business days, Omega certainly has one of the best options on the market: the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Master Chronometer. Sleek and discreet, robust too, it combines multiple advantages and is available in multiple colours. To give the collection an extra boost, the brand unveils two new versions with colourful dials. Meet the new Green and Blue Aqua Terra watches for 2020.The Aqua Terra is Omega’s definition of the “one-watch collection”. A watch that you can use all day, every day, everywhere and that can withstand pretty much all situations. It can be worn with a pair of jeans and sneakers, it can resist a relatively deep dive, it can be worn with a suit and still, it will feel appropriate. It might not be the fanciest, most exclusive and complicated piece that you’ll encounter, but it

Breaking Anonymity - Monochrome Watches
What do you do when a serious watch making company is gobbled up by a giant in the industry and production is shipped to Switzerland? You step up to the plate, and start over of course! But how do you grab the attention of the masses, or do you focus on a niche? In other words, how do you break… anonymity?The famous Panerai brand was once situated in Firenze, Italy but has been added to the Richemont Group a number of years ago. Firenze was left with a handful of skilled labors, and an abandoned workshop. The history of said workshop goes as far back as 1939, surely they couldn't just lay that to waste? Ad - Scroll to continue with article Gifted designer and entrepreneur Federico Massacesi, known to the luxury world through the renowned brand of Italian luxury items Salvatore Ferragomo, decided to pick up from that point. Anonimo Firenze was born. The bra

Glashutte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase Steel - Hands-On (Specs & Price)
As you well know, dear reader, we manage to get our hands on an enviable number of incredible timepieces here at MONOCHROME. Some, like the stunning Armin Strom Mirrored Force Resonance with guilloche dial by Kari Voutilainen, make their presence immediately felt, whilst others, like the Tudor Heritage Black Bay steel, are decidedly more understated, although no less appealing. Today, we are getting hands on with a watch that falls decidedly in this latter category, the Glashutte Original Senator Excellence Panorama Date Moon Phase in full steel.The Senator Excellence seriesIn the spring of 2016, Glashutte Original unveiled the Calibre 36 manufactory movement, which would become the basis of the new Senator Excellence collection. This collection can be seen as something of an evolution of the popular yet slightly dated Senator range, although at this stage the Senator Excellence models complement rather than replace the earlier ones. Ad - Scroll to continue with article