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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 16204ST Review
1972-2022. Yes, Audemars Piguet‘s most emblematic watch, and one of the most iconic watches of the entire industry, the Royal Oak, is celebrating its 50th anniversary – even though, looking at the watch, it doesn’t reveal its age. As you’ve come to expect, the brand will be using this jubilee as the occasion to revamp some of the models, introduce new in-house movements, launch special editions, etc. Well, we’re talking about an entire 50-year collection. Following the replacement of the Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin, with the new 16202ST we presented here, the brand has also announced a new Extra-Thin Openworked. Following the tradition established for the 40th anniversary of this watch, it’s time to discover the new steel?Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked, a.k.a the 16204ST.?Openworked & Royal OakThe whole idea of an openworked movement on the Royal Oak is far from new. In fact, the Royal Oak collection has included more than 5
Old school - Ebel Sport Classic Chronograph - Monochrome Watches
Some brands seem to be able to ride the wave of success at the most extraordinary and challenging of times. A great example of this is Ebel. During the quartz-crisis, Pierre-Alain Blum, the grandson of Ebel's founders, was the CEO of the brand. His accomplishments during this time were nothing short of brilliant.What did he do? In the 1970's, Ebel developed their own quartz-movements. Those movements gave Blum the possibility to revive one of the watch world's most legendary chronograph calibers and use it for a legend of his own;?Ebel's Sport Classic Chronograph. Ad - Scroll to continue with article While many watch brands where struggling for survival, Ebel was entering what was one of their two most profitable decades. In the 1970's, the company recognized the impact of the quartz-movement and decided to develop and build these movements themselves. Amongst o
Introducing: The Innvoative Self-Regulation System of the Horage Revolution 3 MicroReg
Horage truly stands apart in the watch industry with its start-up mentality, forward-thinking approach, and capacity to explore unconventional methods. This young Swiss watchmaking company, based in Biel, boasts a remarkable level of vertical integration despite its size. Led by Tsuyu Huang, Andi Felsl, and their dedicated team, Horage has introduced a smart concept aimed at achieving unparalleled precision in watch regulation, but also superior user-friendliness. This innovative idea indeed allows watch owners to adjust the rate of their watches themselves, at home, without having to open the case and expose the movement. Meet the Horage “Quest to Zero” MicroReg.The quest for mechanical precision in watchmaking is a truly fascinating journey, rich in historical and scientific significance. From the early days of horology, when artisans meticulously honed their skills to create accurate timepieces, to the modern era of cutting-edge technology and innovation, this pursuit ha
Konstantin Chaykin Mars Conqueror MK3 Fighter (Live Pics, Specs, Price)
Mars, our nearest neighbouring planet in the galaxy, is destined to be the next habitable place for us as a species. At least according to a wide range of experts and a number of initiatives bent on achieving that very goal. It is probably the most daunting challenge man has ever faced. Mars is a very different planet and is roughly 60,000,000 kilometres away. A lot further than the 400,000 kilometres we had to travel to reach the Moon. In reality though, the prospect of going to Mars has never been closer, and because time on Mars is (slightly) different than on Earth, a fitting watch is needed. It even has a name, the Konstantin Chaykin Mars Conqueror MK3 Fighter.Russian independent watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin, of Joker-watch fame, has been captivated by the idea of terraforming Mars and subsequently launched his own Mars programme in 2017 setting out to create a fitting mechanical timepiece. But what does it take to create such a watch? And perhaps more importantly, what does it m
Interview - Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Ulysse Nardin, on the Future of the Brand
Replacing another Patrick (Hoffmann, CEO of the brand from 2011 to 2017), Patrick Pruniaux could easily be qualified as a luxury expert – watch expert, of course, but not only. He forms part of the new generation of CEOs who know about the watchmaking industry but who have also spent years outside of this microcosm. From the Wine and Spirit division of LVMH, followed by several?positions at TAG Heuer, Patrick crossed the Atlantic in 2014?to take up his position as a member of the Special Projects team at Apple, in Cupertino, to prepare the launch of the Apple Watch. He was then promoted to the position of Managing Director for UK & Ireland in 2015 and was also a member of Apple EMEA Executive Committee. He finally joined Kering Group in September 2017 as Chief Executive Officer of Ulysse Nardin. Today, the 2.0 luxury CEO talks to us about the future of Ulysse Nardin.MONOCHROME:?What have been your main tasks at Ulysse Nardin after joining the company a few months ago? How has
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