Reviewing the Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture (photos, specs and price) - Monochrome Watches
Earlier this?year we introduced you to the stainless steel Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture with enamel dial, which?we loved.?Now it’s time to introduce its sister (yes, a watch is female: la montre), the Classico Manufacture with blue sun-ray dial. The other day we had the opportunity to?view this incredibly beautiful looking dress watch?with one noticeable drawback: the dial is so appealing?that people will forever be asking to see your watch more closely.The Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture was introduced in 2015, adding an in-house movement to the brand’s popular classic collection. At the time it was only available in rose gold. To celebrate the 170th anniversary of Ulysse Nardin, a stainless steel version with?enamel dial was added to the collection. The company also added three other variations with the stainless steel case: a silvered dial (3203-135-2/30), a black dial (3203-136-2/32) and a blue dial (3203-136-2/33), all featuring the in-house UN-320 movement. T

Event Report - Jaeger-LeCoultre at Classic Car Rally "Passione Engadina"
Figure that: the Swiss and Italian Alps, in the middle of August, 7 mountain passes (including the mighty?Passo Dello Stelvio), over 70 classic Italian cars, and a roadbook detailing some 250km of mountain roads… This was the program of “Passione Engadina”, a highly coveted classic cars rally, which is, since this year, sponsored by?Jaeger-LeCoultre. I had the pleasure of being invited to participate, behind the wheel of a 1952 racing Fiat (an Ermini 1100 Sport), and this is now the occasion for me to bring this report: superb cars, superb roads, superb watches… And it also allows me to bring the story behind?Jaeger Automotive Instruments.The story behind Jaeger’s Automotive InstrumentsWhile many might question the reason why Jaeger-LeCoultre is involved in a classic rally (as the brand is clearly not, at first, related to the automotive world) we first have to go over a slightly forgotten part of the Swiss manufacture’s history. Some of you here mig

Montblanc Heritage Perpetual Calendar LE100 Rose Gold Brown dial
Among Montblanc's releases during Watches & Wonders 2021 is a new version of its Heritage Perpetual Calendar. The novelty here is the new warm brown dial colour described by the brand as burnt caramel. Like its 2019 predecessor, the new?Montblanc Heritage Perpetual Calendar captures the spirit of historical Minerva timepieces and is powered by the brand's patented and proprietary automatic calibre MB 29.22.The Heritage collection was born in 2014 when Jer?me Lambert took the helm of Montblanc. The idea was to offer a selection of complications with a dash of vintage appeal and affordable prices. The Meisterstuck Heritage Perpetual Calendar, powered by a Sellita movement with a Dubois Depraz module on top, was in its day, one of the most affordable QPs on the market. Although its price was attractive, the 2014 QP had its detractors who didn't like the empty dial and the sub-counters clustered in the centre. In 2019, the Heritage line was revisited with a new design focus based on hi

Hands on with the Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronographe - Monochrome Watches
In 2010 Montblanc launched the ExoTourbillon and at this year’s SIHH Montblanc treated us on two new version, in 18 carat white and red gold. The ExoTourbillon is Montblanc’s first combination of a chronograph (not just a chronograph) and a?tourbillon (not just a tourbillon).?All classic watchmaking expertise of Montblanc’s Villeret manufacture, the former Minerva manufacture, is brought together in this peerless timepiece. A single pusher chronograph – Minerva is famous for its magnificent chronograph calibers – and a tourbillon that is?singularly distinctive, brilliantly finished and innovative. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The ExoTourbillon combines a tourbillon and chronograph with a two-time-zone display, day/night indicator on regulator-style display.?The Montblanc Villeret manufacture is one of the few holdouts using

The Oris Williams FW41 Limited Edition Full Carbon - Monochrome Watches
For the last 15 years, Oris and Williams F1 have been enjoying a mutually beneficial union. As the world-renowned Formula 1 team's official watch partner, Oris periodically releases special edition models to celebrate significant milestones for the team. A perfect example is the recently launched Martini Racing Limited Edition Chronograph, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Martini Racing Team, Williams' principal sponsor. Now, another special edition joins the line-up; the Oris Williams FW41 Limited Edition.Unless you're a hardcore F1 fan, it's probably not immediately obvious what significant Williams F1 milestone this watch is celebrating. FW41 is the name of William's 2018 Formula 1 car, which was officially launched back in February of this year. It's also the first car that Williams’ chief technical officer Paddy Lowe and head of aerodynamics Dirk de Beer have been involved with from the start. They only joined the team at the beginning of last year. Ad -