Video - The Bvlgari Serpenti - One of the Most Iconic Ladies Watches Ever Created
In the world of watches, we often use the word “icon”. No need to name those watches, you probably know them as well as we do. But are you sure? When it comes to such emblematic pieces, the vast majority are men’s creations. But what about ladies’ watches? While today the Octo is the main topic of discussion when it comes to Bvlgari, there is another watch that deserves attention, a watch with an immense historical background, a watch that is THE emblematic piece of the Roma-based brand and a watch with a design that is a true work of art: the Bvlgari Serpenti.?In this in-depth video (which can be viewed at the top of this article), we wanted to revisit what is unequivocally one of the most iconic ladies’ watches (if not the most) ever created. However, since we, at MONOCHROME, are not ladies’ watch specialists, we asked former TV-host and Italian actress, Giorgia Surina, to help us understand what makes the Bvlgari Serpenti such an emblematic piece.

First Look: The New Bulgari BVS100 Lady Solotempo Automatic Debuts inside the Iconic Serpenti
Watch season officially opens with the LVMH Watch Week 2025. Originally scheduled to take place in Los Angeles from January 21 to 24, the devastating wildfires have led to the cancellation of the physical event. However, the launches are underway from LVMH's stable of brands, including Bulgari, which comes with exciting news about its new, more versatile and practical Lady Solotempo BVS100 mechanical automatic calibre fitted inside the iconic Serpenti Seduttori and Serpenti Tubogas references.While much horological attention has been eclipsed by Bulgari’s record-breaking ultra-thin Octo Finissimo calibres, mechanical movements designed specifically for women’s watches are gaining traction. Two years ago, Bulgari created a miniature mechanical marvel called the Piccolissimo. With its diminutive 12.3mm diameter and 2.5mm thickness, this manual-winding calibre was given a royal welcome and featured inside stunning high-jewellery Serpenti Misteriosi Secret Watch models. With no

Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8-Days and what's so "Seiko" about the Spring Drive technology - Monochrome Watches
Here’s the start of a story that I didn’t expect to publish on Monochrome, ever! It’s about a watch with a movement that is equipped with a quartz crystal. Wait… talking about quartz? On Monochrome? Well, I wouldn’t say that I’ve turned to the dark side, however visiting Seiko in Japan last year has opened my eyes to the beauty of the Spring Drive movements, even if?the regulating organ inside features something that would usually leave some bad taste in my mouth…a quartz crystal. Today we’re going to explore to Spring Drive technology and the reason why I was so open to learning more about this technology… the stunning Grand Seiko Spring Drive 8-Days.?Last year I had the privilege to visit Seiko (and Grand Seiko) in Japan on an extensive 5-day trip. One of the things that stood out to me, was that the Japanese have a much different approach to watchmaking than the Swiss or the Germans. Although I find the German approach already so

Review New Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar Platinumtech PAM00715
When you think Panerai, you’ll probably have in mind a cushion-shaped watch with diving capacities, an oversized case, a sandwich dial and a relatively simple yet powerful movement, with barely any complications to display. And rightfully so, as this is the basic concept of the brand, found under the classic Luminor or Radiomir collections. Yet, the Florentine brand has demonstrated in past years that it could also go into complications, such as chronographs, the always-questionable equation of time or even tourbillons. One complication that the brand has barely even touched through its history (I say barely because there’s one example to be found) is the perpetual calendar, otherwise a classic for the industry. Surprisingly, it’s only in 2021 that this will come in the collection, with the new Panerai Luminor Perpetual Calendar Platinumtech PAM00715 we have here, and its new in-house movement.?You can search deep into the brand’s history and you’ll only f

Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0 Limited Edition - Hands-On Review, Price
The 1970s was a decade of revolutions. As far as watches are concerned, it is the period of the advent of the quartz watch, which had a major impact on the industry. If you are a fan of mechanical watches, you might think that it wasn't for the good Indeed, the popularity of the new, accurate quartz watches plunged the Swiss watch industry in a deep crisis. Still, quartz watches were a technological breakthrough, allowing to produce watches that were cheaper and more accurate than anything else before. It also gave birth to striking designs with new looks, forms and functionalities. Among these is the 1976 Girard-Perregaux Casquette and its driver-type LED display. Nearly half a century later, this emblematic creation is back. Meet the Girard-Perregaux Casquette 2.0.The race to develop quartz watchesThe 1960s and 1970s were an era of rapid advancements in technology and the advent of electronics sparked a revolution in watchmaking. The first electric wristwatch was presented in 1957 by