Chopard L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer Royal Arms of England - Rule Britannia - Monochrome Watches
Following a total revamp and expansion of its premises, Chopard reopens its Bond Street flagship boutique and celebrates with eight very special models of its L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer model. ?The ultra-thin white gold L.U.C XPS 1860 Officer Royal Arms of England features a hinged officer-style caseback that has been appropriately decorated to mark the occasion.A lesson in style and mechanicsIn 1996 Chopard introduced its first in-house movement – calibre 96.01-L – housed inside the L.U.C 1860 watch. This milestone automatic calibre with its formidable mechanics and svelte dimensions gave birth to a remarkable collection of watches. Thanks to their ultra-slim profiles, discreet, elegant styling and outstanding mechanical calibres, members of the distinguished L.U.C XPS family are turning up at the most glamorous events, including the Cannes Film Festival where an azure and a red guilloche dial were spotted on the red carpet. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

First Look: The Hublot Big Bang MP-11 Water Blue Sapphire
The Big Bang MP-11’s impressive 14-day power reserve, derived from seven series-coupled and horizontally arranged barrels, has been a staple at Hublot since 2018. Using a sapphire crystal case to house the HUB9011 movement isn’t entirely novel (one of the inaugural models featured this). Still, it’s hard to overlook the allure of the latest iteration of the watch. This time, the Big Bang MP-11 emerges in a “radiant and translucent glacier blue” sapphire case.The new Water Blue sapphire is formulated with a fresh chemical composition and boasts all the essential properties of sapphire. It dazzles with brilliance, emits luminosity, remains perfectly unalterable, and is 100% resistant to knocks and scratches. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the 45mm diameter and 14.4mm thick sapphire crystal case showcases exemplary hand-polishing. Water-resistance is guaranteed to 30m. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Race Edition Chronographs (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
In the world of classic cars, one of the most prestigious and spectacular events to admire is the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique. Looking at some of the best past Formula 1 or Le Mans drivers pushing hard in the middle of the narrow streets of Monaco, driving Pre-War or 1960s powerful race cars is certainly an experience.?Chopard has been sponsor and official timekeeper of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique?since 2002. You won't be surprised to learn that the brand dedicates a collection to this event, and this year, two new limited edition watches have been presented - of course, to respect the theme, some chronographs. Here are the?Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Race Edition Chronographs.A key highlight in the classic racing calendar, the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique is an authentic speed trial run on the Principality's legendary circuit. Organized by the Automobile Club de Monaco, this biennial rendezvous for passionate devotees of old-timer mechanics turns the sp

IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Lewis Hamilton IW503002
Last year, I had the chance to interview F1 superstar Lewis Hamilton, just before the French Grand-Prix. Part of the discussion was, of course, his impressive racing results but also something more in line with our usual topics; watches. I asked him what if he had the opportunity to design his own IWC watch. He answered “red gold is my favourite (…) I love the Big Pilot's watch, I love heavier watches (…) Most likely it would be a perpetual calendar (…) A watch as mechanical as possible.” Well, it seems that his idea has come to life, with the new IWC “Lewis Hamilton” Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar.?Let’s get it straight… This new IWC Lewis Hamilton edition is bold. Colours are louder than your usual Pilot’s watch, the mix of materials brings a lot of contrast, the watch is large, heavy, complex and far from accessible. In short, it’s quite in line with the image Hamilton sends – even though, to my bigg

All Non-Wristwatches of Only Watch 2021... And there are Some Seriously Cool Ones! - Monochrome Watches
Out of the 53 lots up for auction by Only Watch 2021 in a couple of weeks, there are four that cannot be worn on the wrist. While we tend to focus primarily on wrist-worn timing devices, only mechanical of course, it doesn't hurt to pay homage to the origins of watchmaking and feature a funky or complex clock or other timing instruments every now and then. With that in mind, here are the four lots that are perfect for your office, lounge or to admire from a distance.Ulysse Nardin UFO Table ClockUlysse Nardin presents something quite out of this world with the UFO Table Clock, in collaboration with expert clockmakers L'Epee 1893. The brand already launched (and sold out) the clock at Watches & Wonders earlier this year but has created a unique piece with this year's Only Watch theme. Instead of metallic blue for the aluminium base and some movement components, it now comes in a striking tone of orange. Ad - Scroll to continue with article