Ulysse Nardin Classico Schooner America, with one crazy Cloisonne Enamel Dial tribute to the first America's Cup - Monochrome Watches
If there’s one thing that can be easily linked to Ulysse Nardin, it is the world of boats – and I mean everything related to this world, like Marine chronometers (they were the roots of this manufacture), yacht-oriented watches or a sponsorship of the world’s most famous nautical competition. While the latter partnership usually gives birth to modern and technical watches, such a this Marine Diver, tis time Ulysse Nardin pays tribute to the old-days of this race, with the?Classico Schooner America, depicting on its superb dial, the first edition of 1851.Usually, Ulysse Nardin watches linked to the America’s Cup are as technical and bold as the Artemis ship the brand sponsors for the coming 35th edition (which will occur in June 2017). For instance, last year, the well-known manufacture introduced the?Marine Diver Artemis Racing Limited Edition for the 35th America's Cup, a strong and modern dive watch made to be used in the rough conditions this race induces. Th

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Monete (Specs & Price)
Bulgari celebrates its Roman heritage once again with a new secret watch. The culture, art, architecture and history of Rome has been a source of inspiration for the Maison's designers for years, who are always seeking out modern ways to reimagine this classic legacy. Today, the superb?Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon receives a special treatment, with the Monete edition. Recombinant DNAOn the one hand, there is the avant-garde design and striking shapes of the Octo Finissimo. The distinctive case houses the extremely modern BLV268 movement, the thinnest Tourbillon on the market, presented in an architectural skeleton version (read our review on this amazing watch and movement here). On the other hand, the cover of this secret watch is none other than a super rare, 4th century Roman coin. The front bears the portrait of Emperor Constantine Augustus wearing a diadem while the back features a laurel branch surrounding the name CAESAR. Naturally, the coin is direct

Horomundi meeting - Monochrome Watches
Last Saturday was the first official European get-together (GTG) for members of watch forum Horomundi. Sixteen watch aficionados from Europe and even one from the USA, gathered in Maastricht to share their passion for fine watches. The attendees brought more watches than the one around their wrists. Mostly very impressive watches! In a private room at?retailer of several of the most prestigious watch brands, Leon Martens, we sat down and had time to admire the watches. However Leon Martens also had some incredible pieces for us to see, and there was something very special!Let’s have a look at the horological sweetness that was present. We start with something that is simply extremely rare, as there are only three models in Europe: the Patek Phillipe Celestial. Shortly after our GTG it was sold to a collector from the US, so now only two remain in Europe. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph UTC Hands-On - SIHH 2017 (Price)
Montblanc has more or less reinvented itself over the last few years, with innovative complications, well designed watches, new high-tech materials and development of the Minerva manufactured movements alongside the goal of “accessible luxury”. All models are offered at relatively competitive prices, even if we are talking about the incredible Montblanc 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter. Making their debut?this year will be no less than 5 new TimeWalker models including this Montblanc TimeWalker Chronograph UTC, a sporty chronograph?for travellers.Earlier this year, Montblanc surprised us with the high-tech, lightweight Montblanc TimeWalker Pythagore Ultra-Light Concept, which barely tipped the scale at an amazing 14.88 grams. Following on from this Montblanc announced that the models being launched at the SIHH 2017?are inspired my motorsports, harking back to the gentlemen days of racing with 5 new TimeWalker variations, including this Chronograph UTC. As we already know, motor

Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM00961 (Including a Unique Experience in the Box) - Monochrome Watches
This year, at the SIHH 2019, the main focus of Panerai will be on the?Submersible watch – a bold and back-to-basics move to refocus the brand on the diving world. The first of the watches to be introduced is a “militarized” version of the impressive (and surprisingly convincing) Submersible?Carbotech. But that’s probably not the only thing that will grab your attention because Panerai is introducing a special something in the box… In one word: experience. Meet the new?Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM00961 – and the extra surprise in the box. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Before we reveal the surprise, let’s take a look at the watch. The new?Panerai Submersible Marina Militare Carbotech PAM00961 isn’t entirely new to us but has to be seen as a variation on the existing?PAM00616, a watch that