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Michael Schumacher - Considered by Many the Very Best Racer - in Critical Condition after Skiing Accident - Monochrome Watches
Michael Schumacher's Formula One driving record made him a living legend. We pay a somber Speedy-Tuesday' tribute to the man for whom limited edition watches became something of a cottage industry. Let's take a look at some of the Omega Speedmasters produced to commemorate his career. At the time of publication, Racing legend and 7-time Formula 1 Champion Michael Schumacher is in critical condition in a Grenoble, France hospital after sustaining a major head trauma while skiing with his family in the French Alps. Because it is Tuesday, we join our friends of Fratellowatches with a special version of “Speedy Tuesday”, dedicated to Michael Schumacher. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The 44 year old, German racked-up 91 wins in his career racing with Benetton, Ferrari and most recently a 2010 comeback with Mercedes. Though not as widely heralded as
Trintec Zulu-03 Altimeter - Full Review of the first aircraft instrument watch (live photos, specs & price) - Monochrome-Watches
The recent anniversary of the Bell & Ross BR01 collection, which came to light some 10 years ago, led me to a question that I couldn't answer immediately. The square Bell & Ross might be iconic at this moment in time, but is it the first aircraft instrument inspired watch? The question would slip to the back of my mind as life continued, but as luck would have it, an answer recently emerged: the Trintec Zulu-03 Altimeter.Before we head deeper into what's what, I have to point out the obvious here. The Trintec watches are in no ways comparable in terms of watchmaking and finishing to the Bell & Ross watches. Yes, they come with automatic movements, and yes are directly inspired by aircraft instruments but they are a) not Swiss Made and b) not in the same price bracket by far as the Parisian counterpart. Speaking in terms of watchmaking, it isn't something we tend to cover on Monochrome but there is a story here that is worth investigating. Ad - Scroll to continue
Tudor Black Bay Ceramic Master Chronometer M79210CNU
About a week ago, Tudor, the trendy and stronger-than-ever sister-brand of , presented a new watch, the Black Bay Ceramic. While good-looking and made from a material that is a first (almost) for the brand’s successful dive watch, there is much more behind this watch than just a new look. Tudor could have stopped its development here with this new ceramic model, and it would have been fine. BUT (yes, it’s a big one), there is something under the hood that means a lot, both for Tudor, for the industry and for the Group. This watch is indeed a Master Chronometer, a watch that has been certified according to the ultra-demanding standards defined by METAS, with impressive accuracy and top-tier magnetic resistance. And that’s the first time we see this on a watch that isn’t an Omega. Today, we’ll have a look at this new Tudor Black Bay Ceramic M79210CNU, but mostly, we’ll explain what the Master Chronometer certification means.First… the watchLet
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine small model - for women and men? - Monochrome Watches
Vacheron Constantin just released the Patrimony Contemporaine small model. It’s an incredibly elegant dress watch with a diameter of 36 mm. Do you think it’s a mens or ladies watch? We think it’s superb for both? The press release starts with these words: “Classic yet contemporary. Understated and refined. Moderate and yet sensual”. We can only agree. This is the ‘iced’ dress watch that even men who think that diamonds are for girls, can wear without feeling girlish. Classic, contemporary, understated, refined, moderate and sensual… Ad - Scroll to continue with article The new Patrimony Contemporaine small model comes in pink?and white gold and the side of the case is set with 62 brilliant-cut diamonds, with a total weight of approx. 0.39 carat. Traditional dress watches used to be roughly between 33 mm and 36 mm,?
RJ-Romain Jerome Liberty DNA Black - Monochrome Watches
New York - New York, the city that never sleeps has a Gotham-esque feel to it. Whether it's a giant Japanese lizard, thousands of aliens, vengeful terrorists; a multitude of foes seem to be out to destroy perhaps the most important city of America. Amidst all of the terror, real or cinematographic, Lady Liberty remains a beacon of hope. RJ-Romain Jerome once again pays homage to the Statue of Liberty, standing tall in the Hudson Bay, with the Liberty-DNA Black.Even in New York City's darkest hours, its inhabitants can rely on the Statue of Liberty, holding her torch up high, to empower the American Dream and its most treasured value: Freedom. In 2012, celebrating the statue's 125 years anniversary, RJ-Romain Jerome decided to pay homage to it by introducing us to the RJ-Romain Jerome Liberty-DNA. The Swiss manufacturer once again collaborated with the Statue of Liberty Ellis Island Foundation Inc. and Gold Leaf Corporation to launch the second limited series in the Liberty-DNA range. T
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