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Live from SIHH 2019 - Patrick Pruniaux of Ulysse Nardin - Monochrome Watches
In our third video direct from the SIHH 2019, we talk to Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Ulysse Nardin, to find out what the highlights are for the brand this year. According to Pruniaux, this year the focus is most emphatically on continuity.Like many brands at the SIHH 2019, Ulysse Nardin is sailing in familiar seas and sticking to products that have worked well in the past. Introduced in 2001, the Freak has become a brand icon and was the first watch to introduce silicium technology to the world. For 2019, the Freak X is the latest evolution of the Freak family showcasing a new in-house movement, a new?high-tech material and a more competitive price tag.The main highlights are: Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Freak X model?is equipped with a new manufacture flying carrousel baguette movement, calibre UN-230. Housed in a smaller 43mm case size, the Freak X
Buying Guide - The 3 Coolest Watches of The LVMH Watch Week 2021
Despite the fact that the global sanitary situation (which struck the industry quite hard in 2020) still prevents brands to expose their new collection physically, with traditional watch fairs, the past week has been quite intense for the LVMH Watch Division. Indeed, 3 of the group’s brands (Bvlgari, Hublot & Zenith) digitally presented some new models to kick off the year. While we didn’t have the opportunity to handle the Hublot models in the metal yet, we had the chance to review all novelties from the two other exposing brands. And clearly, both Bvlgari & Zenith didn’t disappoint. Today we present you the three watches that really made an impression on us.The Zenith Chronomaster SportSince 1994, the Chronomaster has been Zenith’s successful vision of a sports chronograph watch, models often directly inspired by the legendary 1969 El Primero collection. This year, the brand gives its watch a strong boost outside and inside, with a new design and upgra
Announcement - Xavier Markl Joins MONOCHROME as Director of Business Development - Monochrome Watches
At the end of last year we announced that Tom Mulraney and Matthew Catellier?would be strengthening our team. Today we can report that Xavier Markl joins our team as Director of Business Development. You might be familiar with his name already, he wrote our Technical Perspective guides, providing a?concise introduction to all things technical when it comes to?wristwatches. Xavier isn’t new to the watch industry by any stretch having amassed an impressive career working for some of the most esteemed brands.Xavier lives and works in Switzerland. After working for Cartier in various positions?for seven years, and then a further eleven years for Girard-Perregaux as International Marketing Director, we can safely assume that the world of watches holds no big secrets for him.?In his new role as Director of Business Development, Xavier will be?focusing on new business, and will also continue to support the team with content directly from Switzerland. This way Monochrome Watches has easy
Jaeger-LeCoultre Jubilee Collection 180 years - Tribute to Antoine LeCoultre - Monochrome Watches
Ok. How do we do this?? Where do we start?? I suggest you sit back, take a deep breath, set aside anything you might have seen in the past couple of years, hold tight and enjoy the following three (Yes, THREE!!) timepieces by Le Grande Maison: Jaeger-LeCoultre.Jaeger-LeCoultre was founded in the Swiss Vallee de Joux region back in 1833, and for you quick thinkers that means that this year they exist 180 years. Now who can let that go by unattended? Exactly, no one. They have released a trio of absolutely stunning timepieces that boggle the mind and all comprehensible senses. Not just one timepiece to celebrate their birthday, but three extra special and highly exclusive creations. Ad - Scroll to continue with article First of, and this takes another deep breath just to pronounce correctly, is the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Gyrotourbillon 3 Jubilee.
Chopard Redlines with the New Superfast Collection - Monochrome Watches
Anyone who has hit the RPM limiter while pressed back into a bucket seat, anyone who has done the pedal dance of heel and toe, anyone who snapped the rear end, Z rated tires screaming and the muffler thundering, anyone who has done these things knows what it means to go fast.Chopard knows what it means to go Superfast. As ubiquitous as racing legends Prost, Senna, or Schumacher are to the sport of Formula One, Chopard aspires to be to auto racing in general and takes top spot on the podium, champagne spewing in victory as they introduce a new Classic Racing line with three models, the Superfast Auto, Chrono and Power Control. Sleek, sophisticated and sporty, the Superfast line recalls motorsports at every turn (see our weekly watch photo). Made to dominate Spa-Francorchamps' Eau Rouge turn in the rain or attend such daydreams, the Superfast watches unite the thrill of racing with the art of horology. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
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