Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de vache 1955 Steel - Hands-On, Specs & Price
What you’re about to see might just be a simple change of material, but it is nevertheless great news – not only because the watch looks superb, not only because the price is significantly lower but also because it is a great strategic choice. When it was introduced back in 2015, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 was an immediate success. Available in platinum or in pink gold until now, today it makes its debut in the hottest of all materials: Steel!Steel… It is surprising to see how ambivalent this material is. For most watches, steel is the sensible, rational choice of material; it is much more accessible than any other material, it is solid, it is resistant to external aggressions, and it is easy to machine and finish. In short, a no-nonsense choice driven by pragmatism. But that’s for the masses… When it comes to high-end watches, steel is the exception. When it comes to non-sports watches, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin or

Collector's Series - @herindependentstyle and Her Schwarz Etienne Fiji Floral Seconds
The passion for watches is something that needs to be shared, and this is what we try to do with this column. While we often discuss watches with men in the Collector's Series, there are also some women who have an utter passion for watchmaking. And today, we have both a story of transmitting the passion from a husband to his wife, who now also collects watches from indie watchmakers. @herindependentstyle is a 47-year-old watch aficionado from Utrecht, the Netherlands, with a passion for independent brands. Her watch, a Schwarz Etienne Fiji Floral Seconds in steel, is not a dime a dozen. The Dutch watch lover explains why this watch made her heart skip a beat.Frank Geelen, MONOCHROME – The watch you are wearing is not a household name. How did you get to know this brand? Ad - Scroll to continue with article @herindependentstyle – Well, my husband @wa

Hands-On - IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic 2017 Edition IWC3903 (Specs & Price)
The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic was introduced in the middle of 2013 with little fanfare, long after the madness of the SIHH had subsided. The underlying idea was a more technical (new movement) but highly faithful take on a watch that has become a cornerstone in the collection (the design is heavily based on the Portugieser's DNA). For 2017, this now-classic model receives a discreet facelift, focused on the essentials. Here is the IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic 2017 Edition IWC3903.The Portugieser model was introduced by International Watch Co. in the 1940's, and was notable for its large diameter, exceptional legibility, applied Arabic numerals, railway-track-style chapter ring and characteristic feuille hands (or leaf hands in English). These key design traits are still visible in the current collection and are one the main reasons this watch is considered amongst the horological icons. A Portugieser is a Portugieser and is recognizable as such. Ad - Scroll

Introducing Oris Carl Brashear Calibre 401 Limited Edition (Specs & Price)
Today Oris launches a new model in its Carl Brashear commemorative collection, the third bronze watch honouring U.S. Navy Diver Carl Brashear’s indomitable spirit – a watch that is once again based on the Divers Sixty Five design, with multiple evolutions to make it unique. Not only is it the most compact bronze Carl Brashear model to date, but it is powered by a brand-new movement with small seconds, based on Oris’ new in-house calibre with a mighty five-day power reserve, resilience to magnetism and a 10-year warranty. Meet the new Oris Carl Brashear Calibre 401 Limited Edition. The Carl Brashear TrilogyCelebrating the life and times of Carl Brashear, the first African American diver in the U.S. Navy and its first amputee Master Diver, the first 42mm Oris Carl Brashear time-and-date made a splash in 2016 with its attractive bronze case, a first for the brand. It was followed two years later by the 43mm bronze Carl Brashear Chronograph. As a wa

SIHH 2018 - Christian Selmoni of Vacheron Constantin, On The New Collection - Monochrome Watches
Yesterday, we told you about the brand new FIFTYSIX collection from Vacheron Constantin, which can be considered the brand's first major foray into entry-level pieces (relatively speaking). In this video, live from SIHH 2018, Christian Selmoni, Artistic Director of Vacheron Constantin tells us a bit more about what inspired the FIFTYSIX collection, as well as some of the other models the Maison will be introducing this year.As Brice highlighted in yesterday's article, when you think of Vacheron Constantin you don't generally associate the name with entry-level (aka affordable) timepieces. Founded in the mid-eighteenth century, Vacheron Constantin is one of the oldest watchmakers in the world and is well-known for its highly praised, exceptionally complicated timepieces created in precious metals using traditional techniques. Even well-established brands have to move with the times, however, and Vacheron Constantin is no exception. The brand is keen to attract new a new generation of wa