Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Tourbillon Openworked Two-Tone 2021
It might not have been the most complicated model in the 2019 inaugural line-up of Code 11.59, but it was certainly the most dramatic. With its openworked movement and contemporary architecture, Audemars Piguet's Tourbillon Openworked made its debut in pink gold with black bridges and plates followed by a two-tone pink and white gold model for the Only Watch 2019 charity auction. To show off its complex architecture, the latest Tourbillon Openworked repeats the Only Watch two-tone case formula but with different shades of grey to highlight the exposed movement.Multifaceted Two-Tone CasesAlthough Audemars Piguet does not have a tradition of two-tone cases - between 1882 and 1969, only eight models featured this combination - the contrast of two different metals is perfectly suited to highlight the dynamic architecture of Code 11.59 watches. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

What happens at TAG Heuer? (unemployment, layoffs, repositioning) - Monochrome-Watches
The last Baselworld edition seemed to be a good one for TAG Heuer. We saw the introduction of a brand new, in-house developed and manufactured, chronograph movement, named calibre CH80 (initially introduced as calibre 1969). And there was a new, and very good looking, TAG Heuer Carrera that was equipped with this new in-house movement. Shortly after Baselworld we already heard that it would get a few design changes, which we showed you here. However, the time of celebration is over. First we heard that the launch of?calibre CH80 was postponed. Then, we read that TAG Heuer had to let some?personnel go, so we wondered: what is going on at TAG Heuer?We already told you that we were?impressed?by the new Carrera CH80 – a truly inspired watch, with an in-house movement. The design was great, the specifications of the movement too. It was called to a great success. But in the middle of this celebration, the LVMH group and Jean-Claude Biver (head of watches for?the group and previously C

The Laine Classic Chronograph, Powered by a Highly-Decorated, Restored Valjoux 22 - Monochrome Watches
Torsti Laine is a name that will probably not ring a bell for most of you. But, credit where credit is due: Torsti Laine has a very interesting story to tell and offers some very attractive watchmaking! At Baselworld earlier this year, I had the chance to find out more about the brand, the man, the watches and everything else there is to discover! And while we're at it, we'll go into detail with one of his watches; the Laine Classic Chronograph.Laine Watches was founded by Torsti Laine, and to date, he is the sole man behind the brand. Torsti is a computer engineer by trade but switched to watchmaking only a few years ago, following watchmaking classes at the Finnish Kellosepp?koulu Institute for Watchmaking, the very same school fellow Finn?Kari Voutilainen attended. Ad - Scroll to continue with article An impressive accomplishment in his short career in watchm

Hands-On - 2021 Zenith Chronomaster Original 38mm (Live Pics & Price)
For long, the name Chronomaster has been associated at Zenith with an El Primero-powered (what else…) classic chronograph, without an external bezel, often with tri-colour sub-dials and available either in 42mm or in an even more desirable, historically relevant 38mm diameter, inspired by the legendary A386 model of 1969. This very watch was, however, discontinued when the attractive Chronomaster Sport was introduced earlier this year. But this slightly larger and more modern take on the El Primero wasn’t meant to be a replacement. Indeed, the classic 38mm, bezel-less Chronomaster is back, with more modern mechanics and a powerful vintage-inspired design. Here is the Zenith Chronomaster Original, the revamped 38mm El Primero and the successor to the A386 watch.?Inspired by the A386The name “A386” will certainly resonate in the mind of vintage watch lovers as one of the most emblematic models ever to be produced by the Le Locle-based manufacture. It is the most i

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automatic & Chronograph Black Dials (Specs & Price)
When introduced back in 2016, the redesigned Overseas was Vacheron Constantin’s answer to the highly coveted market of the luxury sports watch (a market dominated by AP and PP). First launched in blue and silver editions, later followed by warm and original brown versions, there was still one missing colour to complete the collection. Problem solved for 2018, with the introduction of the?Vacheron Constantin Overseas Automatic 4500V and Chronograph 5500V, now with black dials (and even a reversed-panda for the Chrono).If blue is the most prevalent colour on luxury sports watches (dark blue was the inaugural tone used on the precursors of this new market, the Royal Oak and the Nautilus), black is certainly another option that perfectly fits the idea of a sports watch. Elegant, discreet, contrasted and easy to match, black is sort of an inevitable choice – and usually, a “you can’t go wrong” choice too. Several options have been introduced already for the two