Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillon Chronograph (Price)
After a rather controversial initial impression and some noise in the collecting community,?Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet is now finding its way in both AP’s collections and in the heart of collectors. The brand is now working on expanding the range, adding some extravaganza and boldness, with for instance the greatly designed two-tone versions or the new smoked colours launched earlier this year. But it was also time for Audemars Piguet to demonstrate its savoir-faire as a high-end watchmaker, and the new Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet Flying Tourbillon Chronograph is here to show you the brand’s skills.?Well, the collection of?Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet isn’t what you can call entry-level watchmaking… Since its introduction, it has been available with multiple complications, such as the long-awaited integrated in-house chronograph, an open-worked tourbillon, an ultra-thin perpetual calendar and an impressive minute repeater. Today though, it is an unpreceden

Rimowa Watch Case - Monochrome Watches
Approximately 99.9% of the articles we publish are stories about watches. That’s what’s MONOCHROME is all about. However, recently I saw a watch box made by Rimowa. You know, that brand that makes beautiful aluminium suitcases and trolleys, dare I say it, iconic aluminium suitcases. The Rimowa watch case looks very Rimowa and is executed in the exact same iconic aluminium looks. We’re all watch enthusiasts (to say the least) and I wanted to have a closer look, so I reached out to the brand and asked for a review model. Would this make the best ‘travel watch case’ on the market??In the MONOCHROME Shop, we also sell watch rolls and watch cases. Since we’re watch collectors ourselves, we always keep an eye on useful (and sometimes more beautiful than useful) watch accessories. Looking at what’s available in terms of watch cases and boxes, there’s quite some variety. From the (often lousy quality) piano lacquered wooden boxes you can find on

Fly your flag at the Olympic Games with Omegas NATO straps - Monochrome Watches
Customisation is the name of game in the watch world today and the fastest way to change the personality of your watch is to change the strap. As the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932, and coinciding with the start of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games, Omega taps into the trend for customisation with its timely proposal of NATO straps decked out in the colours of competing nations' flags. Thanks to Omega’s new straps, you can change the personality and the nationality of your watch in a matter of seconds.With the 18 flag-inspired NATO straps, supporters can now root for their home teams or, if their country is not represented, commemorate the occasion with any one of the six NATO straps inspired by the five colours of the Olympic rings. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Where did NATO straps get their name?NATO straps have nothing to d

Patek Philippe Advanced Research Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5650G - Review (Specs & Price)
Earlier this year, Patek Philippe unveiled the limited-edition Aquanaut Travel Time Ref. 5650G, featuring the latest technology developed by its Advanced Research program. With its unusual aesthetics and impressive technological advances, it quickly became one of the most talked about watches at Baselworld. Today, we're going hands-on with this incredible timepiece to learn more about what Patek Philippe is calling two important innovations in the field of horological design' and to see just how practical the watch is for everyday wear and use.Patek Philippe Advanced ResearchFor many people, Patek Philippe is a prestigious but conservative watch brand, focused primarily on traditional designs and historic complications. And while there is some truth in that description, the Geneva-based watch manufacturer is also highly innovative, constantly seeking to develop new technologies and improve on existing ones. Throughout the course of its 178-year history, the Maison has developed dozens

Hands on with the Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3-days PAM00422 - Monochrome Watches
Who could have suspected that when Panerai released the Luminor Marina 1950 PAM127 in 2002, it would become such an?incredible?popular watch. Although it wasn’t Panerai’s first 47 mm watch, it sure shocked many watch collectors.?And lucky for those who don’t have $20k for a used special edition from 2002, Panerai has released a watch that maybe even looks better than the original. The Luminor Marina 1950 PAM422 with the in-house 3-days movement caliber P.3001. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Luminor Marina 1950 3-days, or short PAM422, also measures 47 mm in diameter and has a similar domed sapphire crystal that gives the PAM422 (and several other Panerai models) a great vintage look.Personally I also love they used creme-colored luminous paint for all markers and hands. The creme color adds a lot to the vintage look, but the luminous