Introducing The Tudor Pelagos FXD And Pelagos FXD Chrono Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition
In 2022, watchmaker Tudor unveiled its partnership with Alinghi Red Bull Racing, a contender in the most competitive yacht race in history, the America’s Cup. This was the first time Tudor ventured into the world of competitive yacht racing. But as you know, the brand doesn’t just form partnerships for the sake of advertising. There are, very often, some watches involved. And the result of the collaboration between Tudor and Alinghi is launched today, with a pair of new Pelagos FXD models, including – for the first time – a chronograph fitted into a fixed strap-bars case. Combining a high-tech carbon composite with titanium and stainless steel, just like on an AC75 (America's Cup 75) hydrofoil racing yacht, let’s have a closer look at the new Tudor Pelagos FXD And Pelagos FXD Chrono “Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition”.The Tudor Pelagos FXD is a rather special watch in the brand’s collection. It was first unveiled in late 2021 and built to a

Introducing The 2020 Bvlgari Aluminium Watch Collection (Review, Price)
Today Bvlgari is unveiling its new models during Geneva Watch Days, an event uniting several leading watch brands (16) and the only significant gathering for the Swiss watch community in 2020 that has not been cancelled due to the pandemic. Among the novelties is the 2020 Bvlgari Aluminium Watch collection, a contemporary sports watch with its unmistakable Bvlgari seal.? Back in black and white in a time-and-date format and a chronograph, the Aluminium looks as provocative as it did in 1998. Fitted with simple movements to keep prices down, the 2020 Bvlgari Aluminium Watch will be one of the brand’s (coolest) entry-level models.All roads lead to RomeWith the impressive amount of world firsts for ultra-thin watches secured in the last six years and the latest record-breaking Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Chronograph, Bvlgari is unquestionably one of the most innovative and exciting watchmakers on the scene today. And when we say exciting, we are not only referring to the brand's watch

Industry News: Richemont Reports Record Sales for 2023-2024, Appoints Nicolas Bos as new CEO
While the global economic situation might feel rather pessimistic, the luxury business and the watch and jewellery industry continue to post strong results for the year 2023. Following the announcement of a record year for Swiss watch exports in 2023, as well as strong revenues for both LVMH and?Swatch Group, it is now time for the other giant of the industry, the Richemont Group, to report record sales for the year ended 31 March 2024, with revenues up 3% at actual exchange rates to EUR 20.6 billion. The group also announces important changes with the appointment of Nicolas Bos (currently CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels) as the new Chief Executive Officer of Richemont, effective 1 June 2024.For the year ended 31 March 2024 (Richemont Group’s financial year starts on 1 April), the company reports sales up 3% at actual exchange rates and 8% at constant exchange rates, driven mostly by its jewellery brands and retail, each representing 69% of the group’s sales. The revenues of

Introducing the Omega Speedmaster FOIS "First Omega in Space" now in Sedna Gold (live pics & price) - Monochrome-Watches
Omega has quite a lot of vintage-inspired watches in their collection, like for instance the Omega Seamaster 300 Master Co-Axial or the Omega Speedmaster?57 Co-Axial revisited with Broad Arrow Hands (a recall of the very first Speedmaster CK2915). In 2012, they also introduced a quite?interesting edition of the Speedy that was a tribute to astronaut Wally Schirra and the watch that was strapped on his wrist, a Speedmaster CK2998. This re-edition of the First Omega in Space (nicknamed FOIS), a numbered (non-limited) edition, remains?quite successful and it now comes in a more luxurious edition, with a very cool dial. Here is the Omega Speedmaster FOIS ‘First Omega in Space’ in Sedna Gold.What is?the 2012 Omega Speedmaster FOIS?‘First Omega in Space’? Basically, this watch is based on the classical Omega Speedmaster Professional ‘Moonwatch’ with a slightly different case. Apart from the material (the original Speedy is a proper tool watch that comes in

The Collector's Series: Frank's spectacular Hautlence HL Ti 01 - Monochrome Watches
I’ve noticed, its not necessarily the ‘big names’ that get a collector’s juices flowing. It often happens to be the more unusual, niche creations. I guess it come down to the desire to own a unique piece of art. This is certainly the case with our Editor in Chief Frank Geelen. Last time we sat down to discuss his collection we covered his beautiful Sarpaneve Korona K1 (one of ten ever made) here. On this occasion it is his HAUTLENCE HL Ti. ?There are some watches that have a wonderful ability of sticking in your mind. I will certainly never forget the first time I laid eyes on a creation from HAUTLENCE. One thing is for sure, when you see a HAUTLENCE on the wrist, you know it’s a HAUTLENCE! Since 2004, the manufacture have been creating fascinating timepieces that incorporate both bold case designs and technically advanced movements. The name (for those of you who were unaware – as I was!) is an anagram of the canton of Neuchatel in tribute to the cr