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Weekly Watch Photo - Voutilainen Observatoire - Monochrome Watches
When it comes to classic and extremely desirable timepieces, Kari Voutilainen’s Observatoire is on the short list of many collectors. In today’s Weekly Watch Photo we show you an Observatoire and tell more about its (base) movement, the competition chronometer Peseux 260. The stunning photos are from Gary, the proud owner of this magnificent beauty.?Before we turn to the chronometry competitions and the Peseux caliber 260, let’s have a closer look at the dial. It’s a perfect example of a hand guilloche (engine turned) dial as can be found on all Voutilainen timepieces.?Some of the few remaining Rose engine turning machines (click here for Wikipedia)?that can be used for dials, can be found in Voutilainen’s atelier. Dials adorned by engine turning (or hand guilloche) are a rare commodity now-a-days, as the Rose engine turning machines and the skills required to use these machines properly are both becoming extremely rare. Lucky for those in the position to
Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture Grand Feu SIHH 2018 - Hands-On (Specs & Price)
While some of the watches introduced by Ulysse Nardin at the SIHH 2018 slightly surprised us, including the Marine Torpilleur Military (and surprise doesn’t mean negative feelings here), the brand also had something resolutely classic up its sleeve in the form of the?Classico Manufacture Grand Feu, which we reviewed here. Endowed with glossy enamel dials, a subtle yet original design, and an accessible price, we wanted to see them in the metal.If there’s nothing especially new about these watches since they are a simple evolution of the existing Classico Manufacture we reviewed here,?the addition of enamel dials is more than enough to tickle our interest at MONOCHROME. As we already explained to you after several articles about this model, the Classico Manufacture is UN’s best definition of a “classic”, “dressy” and “understated” watch. It is subtly designed and proportioned, yet it has a few distinctive details that confer original
SIHH 2015 - The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication - Monochrome Watches
With such a long and illustrious history of watchmaking at the very highest end of the scale behind it, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced the Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication a few years back, and with it set out to capture the presence of its most exotic pocket watches, which were the reserve of the elite in the 19th century. The fruit of this effort appeared in the form of this veritable showcase of haute horlogerie, minutely detailed, bristling with complications and magnificent in every way.?Jaeger-LeCoultre have once again pulled out all the stops and lifted the cover on the superb 2015 Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication.The 2015 Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication is quite simply breathtaking, and is testament to what can be achieved when big brand resources are available to plough into materials, machinery and man-hours. It is essentially created around the principles of sidereal time (an ancient scale devised by early astronomers in which
Panerai LAB-ID PAM700 - Review (Specs & Price)
A?common cliche is to let engineering and innovation in the hands of Germans / Swiss and design to Italians. Justified or not, you probably heard that dozens of times. Yet, for once, we’ll let Italians their chance to show their skills in terms of innovation… And to be honest, they might have something here. Indeed, the new?Panerai LAB-ID PAM700, presented at the SIHH 2017, is simply a concentrate of Panerai’s technology. 50 years warranty, self-lubricated parts, almost no jewels in the movement, carbon everywhere. See, Italians can also jump into technology.OK, this intro was kind of ironic, because, it has to be said, Panerai watches are mostly developed and manufactured in Neuchatel, Switzerland. Yet, this doesn’t remove anything to the interest behind this watch, a piece that sums up everything the Florentine brand can do best in terms of technology and movement design.?Clearly, the teams of Panerai are both proud and extremely confident in this new concept.
Introducing: The Rado Captain Cool x Cameron Norrie Limited Edition
Rado has sponsored tennis for over three decades now. Since 1985, the brand has partnered with several tournaments but also with athletes such as Ashleigh Barty. Their latest tennis-themed timepiece is a limited edition created with young British player Cameron Norrie, a member of the Rado Tennis family since 2021. And as you have probably guessed from the start, it is based on one of their star collections, the Captain Cook.Presented during the tennis grass season, this limited-edition Captain Cook comes in a 42mm steel case with a unidirectional bezel fitted with a green polished ceramic insert. It is matched by a domed green-to-white gradient dial. The Rado moving anchor logo is featured on a purple back plate and adds a playful element to the dial. The use of Superluminova on the bezel, dial and hands provides enhanced legibility in all conditions while bringing a sporty touch. The tip of the second hand is highlighted in yellow as a reference to tennis balls. Ad - Scrol
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