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Baume HRS Limited Edition Automatic - When Richemont goes Microbrand-Like - Monochrome Watches
When you hear the word Baume, most would assume it's referring to Baume & Mercier, a popular luxury watch brand dating back to 1830 and now part of the Richemont Group. And they'd be partially correct. Baume is an offshoot of Baume & Mercier with Marie Chassot (Product Marketing Director for Baume & Mercier) coming in as the lead, along with several other executives from the parent company. Baume is, however, very much an independent company with different design philosophies and strategic guidance, and a strong focus on sustainability. Baume might be an entry-level brand among Richemont's more prestigious (and expensive) offerings, but there's a lot to like about its deep level of customization and a couple of special edition models. The one I'm reviewing today is its flagship HRS Limited Edition Automatic, a limited production regulator model with an interesting take on recycling. Baume calls it upcycling and its wooden case is made from a used skateboard deck, while the
Introducing: An Array of new Longines Master with Engraved Dials
Possibly the most classic and timeless range of Longines, the Master Collection has long been slightly overlooked since its inception in 2005, maybe due to a rather shy design. Yet, in 2022 to mark the brand’s 190th anniversary, Longines gave this collection a highly appealing twist, with grained dials and engraved Breguet-like numerals, elevating this collection to a whole new level. Following the success of the 3 original limited editions, the brand released a more compact small seconds collection, this time part of the permanent range. And now, it’s time to establish this design and engraved dials as classics, with now fewer than 15 new references, in steel and gold, and in 40mm and 34mm cases.?Since its creation in 2005, the Longines Master Collection has been one of the brand’s most important ranges. Classic, elegant and contemporary, it was also a vessel for complications, as it even included an annual calendar or refined moonphase models. Design-wise, this coll
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition (Specs & Price)
A couple of days ago, Omega announced a new edition of its Seamaster Diver 300M. Not just a new colour scheme, but a watch with solid environmental conservation credentials that reflects Omega's support of the Nekton foundation. A leading UK not-for-profit association, Nekton is committed to protecting our oceans by accelerating scientific exploration. The new Seamaster Nekton Edition comes with a black ceramic dial, is fitted with Omega's Master Chronometer calibre and features a special engraving on the caseback to celebrate its partnership with Nekton. Available in two formats, with an integrated steel bracelet or a black rubber strap, the Nekton Editions stand out from other Seamaster Diver 300M models with their matte, monochromatic look. And, in yet another departure from most of the regular models in the line-up, the Nekton Editions do not have a date window.Brief background Seamaster and NektonThe Seamaster Professional 300M – originally available with a quartz or an auto
Atelier de Chronometrie AdC#8 Split Seconds Chronograph
Atelier de Chronometrie is something special in the watchmaking scene… Truly special. And what these Barcelona-based guys are doing is absolutely fascinating. ‘Handmade’ takes on its original meaning here and wristwatches in the Atelier are crafted in the good old traditional way. Specialized in 1940s-styled watches based on revived vintage Omega calibres, what you’re about to see is level 2 of Atelier de Chronometrie, an absolutely stunning Haute Horlogerie, hand-crafted, unique Split Seconds Chronograph that I’d love to wear upside-down, just to dive into this superb movement.?Today, we’ll start immediately with the movement. Not that the habillage isn’t worthy of being mentioned – far from that, actually – but the engine inside this watch is a masterpiece, a dream machine for chronograph and independent watchmaking lovers. And this is exactly the raison d’¨ºtre of this watch, which was a special order from a collector of ind
Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton - Hands-On Review, Price
Watchmaking has always been about evolution, progress, development and functionality. Even more so when those characteristics are taken into account when making a serious tool watch, for diving for instance. With that being said, there's no reason why a dive watch can't be bold, fun and very modern. The new Ulysse Nardin Diver X Skeleton breaks from the uniformity that is bestowed in most dive watches. It is a fresh and exciting take, typically UN in style and mechanics, on the traditional traits of a diving instrument.Ulysse Nardin is no stranger to marine life and aquatic instruments as they rest on a foundation of producing some of the finest marine chronometers from the mid-nineteenth century. Ever since the company started making clocks, marine instruments have been a cornerstone for Ulysse Nardin. The eponymous founder won the Prize Medal in the 1862 International Exhibition in London with a marine chronometer. Within a decade and a half, Ulysse Nardin marine chronometers were us
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