Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days - Hands-On, Specs & Price
With the Bulgari Octo Finissimo collection celebrating its tenth anniversary earlier this year, one would think everything has been done by now. We’ve had time-only Automatics, GMT Chronographs, Tourbillons, Minute Repeaters, Perpetual Calendars and more, with pretty much every single one setting ultra-thin records. Nevertheless, Bulgari remains diligent in expanding the Octo Finissimo range with technical marvels, all using the same instantly recognizable design ethos. The latest addition might not break any outright records for thinness, it is an extremely impressive watch for a number of reasons. As part of Bulgari’s novelties for Geneva Watch Days 2022, this is the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days.Octo OriginsThere’s no denying the Octo Finissimo as a modern-day horological icon but who would have thought when Bulgari presented it less than a decade ago it would set the tone for a relentless push into ultra-thin watchmaking? With a signature mix of horizonta

Hands-On Bell & Ross BR-X1 Black Titanium Chronograph (Specs & Price)
Bell & Ross has been knocking them out of the park lately, with several vintage-inspired watches that really hit the spot, like the new Vintage Collection and some derivatives, such as the Vintage V2-92 & V2-94 Garde-Cotes and the commemorative BR126 Renault Sport 40th Anniversary. Today, however, we're shifting gears and getting hands on with one of the brand's more futuristic-looking models; the BR-X1 Black Titanium Chronograph, a softer and more “monochrome” version of the bold?chronograph we already tested here.Part of the French brand's extensive Instrument collection, the BR-X1 series made its debut three years ago with the intention of bringing the fight to the likes of the Hublot King Power and the Audermars Piguet Royal Oak. Given the series now boasts 17 different models – including the exceptional BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Monopusher – I think it's safe to assume that it has performed this mission quite well. it is bold, it is very technica

Baselworld 2018 - Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Editions 70th Anniversary Models (Specs & price)
In 1948, Omega created its first family of watches, the Seamaster – a collection that has gone on to become one of the cornerstones of Omega Watches, a collection comprising most of the diving instruments the brand has created so far. If our calculations are right (and they are) the Seamaster collection is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year and, paying tribute to this important milestone, Omega has decided to treat us to two new watches, deeply inspired by the two first Seamaster watches. Meet the Baselworld 2018 Omega Seamaster 1948 Limited Editions.The story behind the Seamaster collection is strongly linked to military watches.?Between 1940 and 1945, OMEGA delivered more than 110,000 timepieces to the British Ministry of Defence (MoD) for use within the Royal Air Force and its other branches. These watches were valued for their precision,?water-resistance and reliability in combat. The end of the war left Omega with great knowledge and experience in manufacturing preci

Hands-on with the Montblanc Heritage Chronometrie Quantieme Complet (Complete Calendar) - Photos, Specs and Price - Monochrome Watches
This year Montblanc introduced the entirely new Heritage Chronometrie collection, which immediately sparked interest from collectors. The collection features classic looks coupled with classic complications, and even classically sized watches. The Montblanc?Heritage Chronometrie Quantieme Complet is also part of this new collection, featuring a quantieme complet – or complete calendar in English – in a beautiful 40 mm timepiece that is only 9.7 mm thick. Classic looks, Classic dimensions and a classic complication and all that for a very competitive price.?The various calendar watchesThere are several types of calendar watches, from the simplest calendar that displays the date, to day/date indications, to the so-called complete calendars, annual calendars and even perpetual calendars. All calendars need adjusting, however the first three (simple, day/date and complete) have to be adjusted most often: five times per year, in every month with less than 31 days.?The?annual cal

Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon Blue Enamel Dial (inc. price) - Monochrome Watches
After introducing a first prototype in 2014, demonstrating to the world the brand new innovation they created, Ulysse Nardin followed in early 2015 with an impressive commercial piece called the?Anchor Tourbillon, a visually very classical watch that integrates a splendid (and totally new) escapement module, a massive break after 200 years of Swiss anchor?escapement. Introduced first with a?conservative white?enamel dial, the?Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon comes back now with a superb blue dial, both engraved and enameled.The first edition of the?Ulysse Nardin Anchor Tourbillon?was quite surprising, as besides its superlative technical complexity, it was also a very traditional watch, with a simple round case, a calibre?finished and designed to look like a pocket watch movement and a white enamel dial contrasting with blued hands. Somehow, the definition?of an antique watch, right. For this end of 2015, the brand offers new variations to this innovative piece, new editions inspired by