Industry Richemont Confirms Sales Growth in Q4 2021
Following the announcement a few months ago of its strong performance over the 6 first months of its fiscal year, Richemont today released its sales figures for the third quarter ended 31 December 2021 – remember that Richemont closes its books on 31 March – and once again confirms the trend seen over the past year, with recovery of sales in mind following the massive drop due to the pandemic. With sales up?by 32% at constant exchange rates compared to the same period last year, and?third-quarter sales up by 38% compared to 2019, it even surpasses the pre-pandemic levels (also driven by the integration of new businesses, however).?Overall, all business areas and all regions show double-digit sales growth, with the strongest performance from the Americas and Europe, rebalancing regional sales mix. Indeed, in Europe sales are up by 42% at constant exchange rate compared to the same period last year, and up by 12% compared to numbers of pre-pandemic. Europe this become the sec

Omega 1957 Trilogy Reissue (Speedmaster, Seamaster 300, Railmaster 60th anniversary) Baselworld 2017 - Specs & Price
There are icons, and there are legends… The Omega 1957 Trilogy is one of the few legends of watchmaking, a series of watches so important that it still defines the current Omega collection. These watches are capital, not only for the brand, but for the industry. The?Omega 1957 Trilogy?(Speedmaster CK2915, Seamaster 300 CK2913, Railmaster CK2914) celebrates its 60th anniversary?with the?launch for Baselworld 2017 of a simply stunning trilogy of commemorative watches. Believe us, these 3 will be the stars of the show. Introducing the Omega?Seamaster 300 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Master Chronometer 39mm, the Omega?Railmaster 60th Anniversary Limited Edition Master Chronometer 38mm and the Omega?Speedmaster 60th Anniversary Limited Edition 38.6mm.One word: FAITHFULIn 1957, Omega Watches introduced an extremely important collection of professional?timepieces, each dedicated to a specific type of users (and not collectors at that time): the?Omega 1957 Trilogy, comprising the Ome

Richard Mille RM 025 Tourbillon Chronograph Divers Watch - Too good for diving? - Monochrome Watches
Our new contributor Angus Davies got hands-on experience with the Richard Mille Tourbillon Chronograph Diver's Watch RM 025 and wonders if it’s too good for diving…I stood in the Richard Mille Boutique in the Hotel Kempinski adjacent Lake Geneva. My charming host Elio chatted to me about the wonderful timepieces on display whilst I sipped a delicious espresso. Watches and caffeine, a heady mix, guaranteed to make me hyperactive and over talkative. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Richard Mille are the revered brand which has won plaudits since it was founded in 2001. They have not followed the path of horological convention but trod on virgin snow, finding their own way to navigate the creation of high-end watches.Rafael Nadal's favourite watch brand has sought inspiration from Formula One. It has harnessed space-age materials and cutting edge te

The New Oris Calibre 400 Manufacture Movement Explained
Oris unveils its new Calibre 400, a powerful automatic movement with a five-day power reserve and an impressive 10-year warranty. The mandates were for a high-performance and anti-magnetic movement to keep pace with consumers’ lifestyles for longer periods of time. Heralded as the “new standard” in automatic movements by Rolf Studer, Oris's Co-CEO, the movement promises to deliver. More power to the peopleYou could say that Oris is on a roll this 2020. Renowned for its compelling portfolio of affordable dive and sports watches made for everyday wear and tear, the brand has been firing new products in rapid succession this year. What few of us anticipated was the launch of a new movement. However, like all things at Oris, the credo, “things must make sense” underscores the brand's pragmatic approach to production. Entry-level models are fitted with third-party movements, while higher-end models run on the brand's Calibre 110, a hand-w

Value Proposition MARNAUT Dark Surge 300m Dive Series (Specs & Price)
We've discussed the surge of microbrands on many occasions, appreciating their innovative styling at accessible price points. Dive watches, however, can be a tough nut to crack with well-established players like Seiko, Hamilton and Tissot offering affordable, competitive options at retailers worldwide. In fact, the market seems flooded with divers from just about every major brand, so how can a newcomer compete? Well, meet the MARNAUT Dark Surge 300m divers sporting a serious depth rating and unique style that doesn't scream or Seiko wannabe.We first looked at MARNAUT's Dark Surge series back in August 2018 when it launched on Kickstarter, but after having one on my wrist for a few weeks, it's time for a proper review. The watch shares company with a lot of compelling recent additions, such as the BOLDR Globetrotter GMT, UNDONE Aqua and Farer Aqua Compressor Endeavour, but it's able to stand out with a sophisticated dial and overall vibe unlike anything else. Let's take a closer look