Recap: Revisiting The Most Notable Watches Of Watches & Wonders 2022
You can’t determine where you’re going without knowing where you’ve been, right? And as watchmaking companies regularly look in the rear-view mirror for inspiration for future collections and references, we’re going to do the same. In a change from our regular weekly Buying Guide where we group watches around a common theme, we’re revisiting the watches of Watches & Wonders from last year. We felt it would help to refresh the collective memory of what were the most notable pieces from 2022, now that Watches & Wonders 2023 is basically just around the corner. Out of everything presented, we selected the 8 pieces that stood out to us and will tell you why. So without further ado, let’s dive straight in!Tudor Black bay ProAnd dive straight in we shall, with one of the best value-for-money watches of the entire fair. The Tudor Black Bay Pro presented in 2022 is a true GMT watch, with a high-performance movement and simply looks the part. The fixe

Why the Patek Philippe 5170G Chronograph is such a cool watch - Review with live photos & price - Monochrome Watches
When you think Chronograph (voluntarily with a capital?C), you probably?have in?mind a Daytona, a Speedmaster, racing cars, space exploration, timing sports competitions… In other words, you think sports watches. However, chronograph watches can be elegant, small, restrained and wearable with a suit – and here I mean that there are chronographs?intended to be worn like that, not sporty chronographs that you decide to wear with a suit (and there’s nothing wrong in wearing a Speedy with a suit). In the category of dress chronographs, you might think of the Datograph and another one… that surprisingly (or not…) comes from Patek Philippe: the 5170G. Here is our take on the?Patek Philippe 5170G.It’s a “back to basics” watchThe?Patek Philippe 5170G Chronograph is the purest definition of a Patek Philippe, a watch that represents the greatness of Patek Philippe. It is also a watch that looks like those superb 1940s chronographs that Patek made.

Brice Goulard's Top 10 of the SIHH 2017
First one to pull the trigger was Xavier, with his Top 10 watches of the SIHH 2017. It was not fair to leave that task to him only, so I had to do the job too. Still, picking up my 10 favorite pieces of the Geneva-based fair was not easy. Not that there was not enough material this year – we’ve seen many interesting propositions, both dream-watches or more commercial offers – but it’s always difficult to set barriers. Whatever, here they are, my 10 favorite watches of the SIHH 2017 (plus a few special mentions, some watches or policies dear to my heat…)A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk Decimal StrikeOne thing to know about me: I’m a fan of A. Lange & Sohne and inside their collection, I love the Zeitwerk Striking Time, as you can see in the review I did. I love this watch for being at the same time faithful to Lange’s codes and totally out of this world (display, complications, way it strikes the time…) Nothing is usual and surprisingly,

Industry Richemont Shows Strong Results for First Semester 2021
Following a turbulent period, the market for luxury goods is well on track for recovery For the 6 months period ended?30 September 2021, Switzerland-based luxury group Richemont recorded strong revenue growth. At EUR 8,907 million, sales were up 63% at actual exchange rates and 65% at constant exchange rates. Compared to the same period before the pandemic – in 2019 – sales increased by 20% at actual exchange rates and by 24% at constant exchange rates. The operating profit for the period amounted to EUR 1,949 million up 331% year-on-year, and up 67% compared to the same period two years ago.Richemont reports a 67% increase for the sale of its jewelry Maisons (Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels) at EUR 5,097 million. At EUR 1,679 million, sales at the Specialist Watchmakers were 74% higher than in the prior-year period, and 7% higher on a two-year basis. Richemont underlines the growing integration of sales from a multi-brand to a mono-brand environment (Directly operated stor

Omega Railmaster Master Chronometer Denim Blue (Specs & Price)
Following up on the release of the first Railmaster Co-Axial Master Chronometers?last year (with anthracite or silver dials), Omega has introduced a denim blue version for 2018. Not much has changed in a year and a few cosmetic tweaks are the stars of the show, but they make a real difference in the overall look and feel. It may seem a bit like more of the same, but last year's models were attractive and well priced with chronometer-certified movements, making them almost a bargain for what you were getting. The denim blue edition adds to the portfolio with a fresh coat of paint and new strap. Let's take a closer look.The all-brushed stainless steel case is still a very wearable 40mm in diameter (12.65mm in height) with a domed sapphire crystal that sports an anti-reflective coating on both sides. It has a screw-in crown and water-resistance to 150m, which isn't groundbreaking, but enough to ensure a tight seal when swimming or casual diving. The steel case back has Omega's NAIAD LOCK