The Collector's Series - a Londoner Gentleman and his Breitling Transocean Chronograph - Monochrome Watches
The Breitling Transocean was originally released in 1958. We are familiar with its current form. A fresh, contemporary take on the classic chronographs of the 1950s and 1960s. So, let's say you're a suave gent, city dweller maybe…why (other than seeing David Beckham wearing one in their ads) would you buy one? We found out this week on the Collector’s Series, by sitting down with one of London’s true gents to discuss his?Breitling Transocean Chronograph.James Massey is one of the most well respected men in luxury. Having worked in London for the past few years, it simply isnt possible to go to an event and not see James or mention him (in a good way James). He is omnipresent when it comes to luxury.? Having started his early career in communications at Nestle as an Assistant Brand Manager, he soon found himself at LVMH (Mo?t Hennessy Louis Vuitton) and spent seven years in their marketing department. In 2007 he joined Finch & Partners, as Head of their Press Divis

Hands-On - 2020 Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Twin Facelift (Price)
The Chopard L.U.C collection was presented after the brand proudly inaugurated its Fleurier manufacture in 1996. This Chopard milestone gave birth to a multitude of superb watches with gentlemanly refinement – subtle, nuanced Haute Horlogerie at its best. Presented to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this collection, the L.U.C Perpetual Twin now returns in two new versions with redesigned dials and new colours. Let's take a closer look.Chopard expands its L.U.C Perpetual Twin line with another steel model with a blue dial and, for the first time, a pink gold model fitted with a ruthenium colour dial. The main evolution over former models lies in the dial design. Dynamic faceted hour markers now replace the previous applied Roman numerals. Obviously designed with care, the dial results sober but with beautiful details all around. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Swatch Group Half-Year Report 2019 Indicates Decline in Sales and Profitability - Business News
Swatch Group has just announced its first half-year report 2019 and the results aren’t positive. Both sales and profitability have been impacted, after a positive year 2018. However, the Swatch Group anticipates full-year revenue growth.At just over CHF 4 million, the group’s net sales are down 3.7% at constant exchange rates and down 4.4% at current rates. The operating result is down 13% at CHF 547 million. The net income is also impacted by the decline in sales. Ad - Scroll to continue with article As a comparison, Swiss Watch Exports have grown 4.1% over the first five months of 2019. The export statistics indicate an overall positive market trend. The industry performance is driven by the high-end segment but the entry-level segment – in which the Swatch Group is active with Hamilton, Mido, Tissot or Swatch – is under pressure.Swatch

REVIEW: Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronograph Annual Calendar - User Report with Photos, Specs and Price - Monochrome Watches
The new Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronograph Annual Calendar was introduced earlier this year at Baselworld, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the brand’s?Marine collection. Inside ticks the newly developed calibre UN-153, which actually is the in 2014 introduced Ulysse Nardin in-house chronograph calibre UN-150, with an additional annual calendar mechanism. This is definitely not yet another annual calendar watch; it is a small miracle, both technical as well as price-wise!?Patrik Hoffman, the brand’s CEO, talked about it in the interview that we did during Baselworld, and in the past weeks we had the privilege to wear and test the watch. Here’s our take on the new Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronograph Annual Calendar in stainless steel.?Ulysse Nardin – some background informationThe company was founded by Ulysse Nardin in 1846 after learning the trade from his father, Leonard-Frederic Nardin, and from Frederic William Dubois and Louis JeanRichard-dit-Bressel, two ma

Pre-SIHH 2019 - Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Phoenix
With SIHH 2019 fast approaching, brands are pre-releasing selected models to whet our appetites. Vacheron Constantin has?released the first images of two unique pieces, Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Phoenix and Les Cabinotiers Minute Repeater Tourbillon Sky chart, which we will introduce in a separate article. But for now, let's look at the first model, a complex watch with no fewer than 15 complications.The Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Phoenix is a one-of-a-kind creation combining an ultra-complicated movement and ancestral crafts - Metiers d'Art are deeply ingrained in Vacheron Constantin's tradition. The collection name Les Cabinotiers is a reference to the watchmakers who used to work on the top floors of the brand’s historic Geneva building. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Grande Complication Phoenix packs 15