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Pre-SIHH 2018 - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Re-edition 25th Anniversary 26237ST Hands-On (Specs & Price)
Throughout its long history, Audemars Piguet has notched up many bold moves. Of course, we all remember the 1972 Royal Oak, a Genta-designed watch that simply revolutionized the concept of the luxury watch. Another of these bold moves should also not be forgotten. Back in 1993, Audemars Piguet presented an evolution of the Royal Oak, a highly-masculine version named the Offshore – a watch that would once again create a trend which would later spread throughout the rest of the industry. To celebrate the 25th anniversary?of this modern icon, the Le Brassus-based brand presents, as Pre-SIHH 2018 novelties, two new ROO watches, including this retro-inspired Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph Re-edition 25th Anniversary Ref. 26237ST. Slightly vintage, highly iconic.Background – the birth of the “Offshore”Before explaining the?Royal Oak Offshore, we have to quickly go back to 1972, when?Audemars Piguet first introduced the Royal Oak 5402ST. A watch designe
The Omega Seamaster Automatic 120m Chronograph (Ref.176.004) a.k.a. the Big Blue - Monochrome Watches
In this article we will examine an instrument that is so important that the life of its operator depends on it. The operator in question is a diver, submerging in a hostile environment either to make a living, or to hunt fish. No, it is not a big dive computer with a huge lcd screen that performs countless calculations per milisecond based on complex algorithms. This is Monochrome, so we are going to investigate a very unique instrument which is strictly mechanical: a watch. A diver’s chronograph watch to be more precise – the Omega Seamaster Automatic 120m Chronograph a.k.a. Big Blue.History of the Diving WatchThe history of the diving watch is intimately coupled, right from the start, with the human attempts to master and understand life underwater. Either in war or for recreational diving, whether in spearfishing or servicing oil rigs in the North Sea, the diving watch has been a timekeeping apparatus of utmost importance to the life of the diver in question. The first e
The MONOCHROME Christmas-guide For Real Watch Lovers - Alligator Straps, Watch Rolls and One Surprise Gift
What to offer a real watch lover? Or what you, as a watch lover, can treat yourself to. We've got it all lined up! It is, in fact, our own wish list come true: handmade watch straps and watch rolls of the best possible quality at great prices. And of course, with plenty of guarantees. Find out for yourself. Here’s the MONOCHROME Christmas guide for real watch lovers!The Alligator StrapA beautiful mechanical watch can't live without the perfect high-end strap. And because we are real watch lovers ourselves, we know what that means. Handmade, Italian, comfortable, perfect size, and a fitting colour. Ad - Scroll to continue with article MONOCHROME’s alligator straps are made by hand by a?family workshop in Northern Italy and crafted from the most supple alligator leather we have ever had on our wrist. And believe us - we've tried a few. And we’ve
Introducing The Junghans 1972 Competition FIS Edition Lemon
The year 1972 was an important one for the German watchmaking brand marking Junghans's role as one of the official timekeepers of the Olympic Games (the other was Longines). In addition to supplying all sorts of timekeeping instruments, Junghans also produced a series of civilian watches, including a chronograph known as the Olympic Bullhead. Revisited in 2022 to mark the 50th anniversary of the brand's Olympic partnership, the 1972 Competition watch stuck to the groovy grey and orange colour scheme of the original. Celebrating its third time as the official timing partner for the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, Junghans presents an even bolder yellow dial version with black sub-dials of the 1972 Competition. Like the Olympic model, this yellow edition of 150 pieces captures the powerful elliptical design of the original 1972 model and decks it out with eye-catching colours.Nordic World Ski ChampionshipHeld in Planica, Slovenia, from 21 February to 5 March 2023, the 54th edition of
Introducing: The Tissot Seastar Wilson WNBA Powermatic 80
With a more than consolidated reputation for producing well-built, fully equipped watches at competitive prices, Tissot is Swatch Group's entry-level gateway to mechanical watches. The latest release, a customised 40mm Seastar model, marks a three-way collaboration between the Swiss brand, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. and the WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association). With the WNBA draft taking place today, this timely alliance highlights Tissot's role as the official timekeeper of the NBA and the WNBA shot clocks. The special edition Seaster Wilson WNBA is powered by the latest-generation Powermatic 80 calibre, delivering an unbeatable mix of resilience, power, and price.The Seastar collection, trademarked since 1952, is the brand's dive watch category. Its models range from the ISO 6425-compliant Seastar 2000 Professional, with its 600m/2,000ft water resistance, to the competent Seastar 1000, with its 300m/1,000ft depth rating. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
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