Introducing The Audemars ROC Split-Seconds Chronograph GMT
The launch of a new Royal Oak Concept is always quite of an event. Since 2002, the collection has been a platform of experimentation for Audemars Piguet, blending innovative technical solutions with avant-garde design. A case in point, the new ROC Split-Seconds GMT ref. 26650TI combines a new automatic rattrapante chronograph movement with dual-time function and large date, a new case size and an interchangeable strap system.?If the chronograph is one of the most revered complications, the rattrapante or split-seconds function takes it to a whole new level. This intricate mechanism is one of the most difficult to make. Split-second chronographs feature two superimposed seconds hands that time two events of different lengths simultaneously. One hand (the rattrapante) can be stopped to display an intermediate time, while the other one keeps running. A second push on the rattrapante pusher allows the stopped hand to catch up (rattraper in French) with the moving hand. Ad - Scro

Hands-On - Dominique Renaud Concept DR01 With Innovative Escapement (Live Photos & Video)
Innovation in the field of escapements and oscillators is the new frontier in technological breakthrough of mechanical watches, as evidenced by revolutionary concepts by Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, Parmigiani Fleurier or more recently the Zenith Defy Lab and its mind-blowing oscillator. Among these, Dominique Renaud presented an impressive concept dubbed DR01, the first of twelve just before Baselworld 2016. His idea is to manufacture 12 watches (each to be commissioned, personalized and priced at CHF 1,000,000), 12 evolutions of the concept to reach a fully developed version. It is now time for the horologist to unveil the progress made with this development and introduce the first watch in this series of twelve. Monochrome reports from Geneva where Dominique Renaud is exhibiting his project and the first watch in the series of 12.A veteran of the Swiss watch industry, Dominique Renaud is known for founding some 40 years ago Renaud & Papi (now Audemars Piguet Renaud Papi R

HIBAW: (Honey I Bought Another Watch!) - part 3 - Monochrome Watches
It's morning. You are getting ready. You've got dressed. You're picking a watch, a belt and a pair of shoes. All of the sudden you get that feeling': there is something going on today, but you can't put your finger on it. Client meeting? (No.) Trash day? (Nooo.) Scheduled maintenance on the car? (Nope!)Then you hear the faint melody…? Ad - Scroll to continue with article OH $&%@!!!! It's her birthday and you forgot! Don't worry. There IS a way to get out of this one - and I'm going to show you!The key to surviving a crisis like this is to stay calm and think strong. A manager I used work for once told me that there's never been a situation that was made BETTER by loosing control. So stay focused and follow my lead.First - address the situation head-on. Go out to the kitchen or dining room or where ever you eat breakfast and wish her a happy birthday. T

TAG Heuer and Abarth partner with the Abarth 595 Competizione by TAG Heuer and a dedicated Carrera - Monochrome Watches
Abarth, the customization department of Fiat that some of you may know for the funky 1970s cars and numeral victories in rally, is about to launch a new limited edition of its fastest, funniest car, the?Abarth 595 Competition resulting here from a partnership with TAG Heuer. This?Abarth 595 Competizione by TAG Heuer features a specific matte grey wrapping, 17″ racing wheels, Brembo brakes and racing seats in Alcantara… Wait, is Monochrome-Watches turning into a car magazine?… No worries, the main point of interest here concerns what will be delivered with the car, a specific limited edition watch, the TAG Heuer Carrera Abarth 595 Competizione.Why is this partnership so cool? Usually, watches associated to cars are of two types. The first ones are made on request of the brand and sold directly by the car manufacture, like the not-so-cheap quartz Ferrari watches, sold on their own website or BMW watches sold at the car dealer. The other types are watches made by watch m

Elegant in blue - 5 High-End Watches of 2017 with Blue Dials
You hear it every year: blue is the new black. With its timeless qualities, blue stands out but lends itself perfectly to elegant occasions. We have picked 5 dress watches of 2017, outside of the mainstream brands, to help you find a blue that speaks to your style.Ulysse Nardin Classico ManufactureUnveiled at SIHH 2017, the Classico Manufacture highlights the art of enameling with a translucent blue enamel dial made by Ulysse Nardin’s?sister company, Donze Cadrans. This chic, stainless steel 40mm three-hander is powered by the automatic caliber UN320 with silicium hairspring and anchor escapement. Extremely elegant, restrained and sufficiently original to stand out of the crowd. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Quick facts: 40.00mm steel case - automatic in-house UN320 movement with hours, minutes, small seconds and date. Alligator strap with pin buckl