First Look: The All-Blue Bulgari Octo Finissimo x Laurent Grasso Edition
Ten years ago, Bulgari's launch of the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon spearheaded the Italian brand’s march across the watchmaking landscape, razing records in the battle for ultra-thin movements/watches. Currently the holder of nine world records, the Octo Finissimo's incredible mechanical feats are matched by the formidable geometry of its case, securing it a seat in the pantheon of iconic contemporary design. The Octo Finissimo Automatic is the most straightforward model in the lineup and has been the recipient of collaborations with several architects and artists since its launch in 2017 – including Tadao Ando, Kazuyo Sejima or Mo Coppoletta. The latest collaboration is with French conceptual artist Laurent Grasso, who has created a dreamy, iridescent cloud for the dial of the all-blue PVD titanium Octo Finissimo Automatic.Laurent Grasso (1972) plays with ambiguity and mystery, challenging our perceptions of reality. Fascinated with electromagnetic energy and paranormal phen

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton Blue
Vacheron Constantin can boast close to 270 years of continuously amassed watchmaking expertise. With that, it is the oldest uninterrupted Manufacture currently in operation. It regularly showcases its watchmaking prowess through true Haute Horlogerie creations with traditional finishing techniques. It has always shown great skill in creating chronograph and calendar movements, of which the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton in blue is the latest form of expression.Ultra-thin watchmaking is essentially a complication in itself. The art of slimming down and rearranging components to mere millimetres is extremely challenging. Only a few Manufactures really master the traits to do this, of which Vacheron Constantin indeed is one. Although it might not break any records, the complex 18k 5N pink gold Overseas Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin Skeleton comes in at an acceptable 41.5mm in width and a wafer-thin 8.1mm in height. To put things into perspective, t

Only Watch 2015 - Unique Vulcain 50s President Cloisonne Grand Feu 'Only Watch Pegasus' - Monochrome-Watches
Not only the large and very sought after brands (like Patek Philippe or Richard Mille) are participating to Only Watch 2015 but also some classy and understated brands, like for instance the latest introduction we covered: the?Speake-Marin Resilience. Another brand, that even if not the most coveted one should really be regarded as full of interest, is now coming with its own unique iteration for Only Watch 2015, a piece that has a strong technical content not only because of its manufacture movement but also because of the amount?of patience spent to create a unique and superb dial. Here is the unique Vulcain 50s President Cloisonne Grand Feu ‘Only Watch Pegasus’.Vulcan gained its notoriety (a notoriety that only the real aficionados are aware of, making the brand quite exclusive) by being the first manufacture to create alarm wristwatches, also known as cricket-watches. These timepieces feature an alarm based on a mechanical device that is able to create a sound loud enou

Recommended Reading - Interview With Industry Veteran Dr Helmut Crott
For seasoned collectors and long-time watch enthusiasts, the name Dr Helmut Crott will certainly sound familiar. But this discreet gentleman is a far cry from your typical flamboyant CEO or industry insider. Understated, humble but extremely knowledgeable. The kind of man that you can learn a lot from; a man with more than half a decade of experience in the watchmaking field, as a collector, an auctioneer, an author and even as the owner of a historical watch brand. You don’t get to hear this man often, but our friends at A Collected Man managed to spend a day with him, and the result in this inspiring interview. Dr Helmut Crott is one of the most important actors of the modern watch industry, specifically on the collecting side. Over his 50-year career, he’s been a collector, he worked together with Patek Philippe to source some of the watches now exhibited at the Museum, he started an eponymous auction house focused on watches – Dr Crot

Oris Aquis Date Upcycle 41.5mm - Hands-On Review, Price
During the Geneva Watch Days 2021, we had the chance to see the latest model to join the emblematic dive collection from Oris. The new Aquis Date Upcycle is part of the permanent collection and comes in two sizes. The watches are fitted with a special type of dial, each one unique in execution, even though neither is limited in terms of production numbers.Oris has a reputation for making solid, robust watches, often featuring interesting and clever solutions at an attainable price. One of the most revered collections is without a doubt the Aquis. This dive watch is everything an Oris should be; rugged, well-executed using high-quality materials, and relatively affordable. And Oris now launches a new model in line with the company's pursuit for sustainability and awareness. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Oris Aquis Date Upcycle relies on the same case c