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Introducing: The Full-Platinum Omega Speedmaster 321 is a 6-Digit Endgame Speedy
Back in early 2019, Omega announced the comeback of the legendary Calibre 321 – or at least a faithful recreation of the movement that powered the brand’s emblematic Speedmaster from its introduction in 1957 until around 1968, when the brand switched to the more reliable Calibre 861. The first watch with this historic movement inside its case was a highly luxurious, highly expensive platinum Moonwatch with an onyx and meteorite dial – followed by the steel Speedmaster “Ed White” Moonwatch Calibre 321, possibly the ultimate Speedy for the fans. But Omega has silently released something rare, the endgame Speedmaster Moonwatch, a six-digit full platinum edition of this Speedmaster Calibre 321 first seen in 2019.The title of the most expensive Speedy is still in the hands of the crazy complicated Speedmaster Chrono Chime, a 45mm gold watch with an aventurine dial and a superb movement co-developed with Blancpain, featuring a split-seconds chronograph and a rep
Fratello x Czapek Antarctique Passage de Drake Viridian Green
Collaboration models between magazines/media and watch manufacturers have become a classic and, more often than not, it can result in pretty cool timepieces with a unique flair. We’ve been there too recently, with our first Montre de Souscription. Our friends and neighbours at Fratello (we’re both based in the Netherlands and both teams know each other for years) have tried this before, twice actually. Their latest offence was a bold and colourful take on the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date. Today, the Dutch medium ups its game and presents its third collaboration watch, and it’s not only much more exclusive but also comes from one of our preferred independent watchmakers. Here’s the Fratello x Czapek Antarctique Passage de Drake Viridian Green, and it’ll be available as of tomorrow – July 8th, 6 AM Europe time.?Until now, Fratello has been focussing its two previous collaboration models on relatively accessible watches, being respectively made by Freder
Montblanc Meisterstuck Heritage Automatic (Photos, Specs and Price) - Monochrome Watches
When Montblanc unveiled the entirely new Meisterstuck Heritage collection at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), in January of this year, everyone – and I mean EVERYONE – from the press, collectors, and even the competitors, was very much impressed and talking about it. Especially the Meisterstuck Heritage Perpetual Calendar, the most affordable perpetual calendar on the market, was talk of the town during this 5-days luxury watch fair in Geneva. The other day we gotto spend some time with the ‘simplest’ scion of the family, the Montblanc Meisterstuck Heritage Automatic.?The Meisterstuck Heritage Automatic is probably regarded by most people as a dress watch. It’s round, with a clean and classic design, just two hands for hours and minutes, and no date window that disfigures the dial. So far that’s in line with?our description of what a dress watch is. However, how does it hold up against the most pure, classic, dress watch of them
Panerai Luminor Marina 44mm PAM01313 (Specs & price)
The news today is that Panerai has introduced a new watch – the PAM01313 – but there’s actually more to the story. This watch also marks the comeback of the Luminor Marina collection, with a new direction for this emblematic, simplified and essential model. Forget the vintage accents, it’s a back-to-basics look for this robust, immediately identifiable watch. Let’s have a look at the Panerai Luminor Marina 44mm PAM01313.?Panerai, under the direction of Jean-Marc Pontroue, has been busy refocusing its collection around four fundamental pillars; the elegant Due, the vintage Radiomir, the robust Submersible and the essential Luminor. Along with this segmentation, the brand has also started to clean up the collections and will continue in this path to bring more visibility and harmony inside the sub-collections. And this starts with the relaunch of the Luminor Marina, which will be the main theme of 2020 for the brand. Ad - Scroll to continue with a
First Look: The Artya Son of Earth Dome Collection
The world of Yvan Arpa is one of boundless imagination. Flamboyant and unpredictable, he breathes life into timepieces, which under the brand Artya, defy convention and embrace a daring uniqueness. True to its name, the Dome collection captivates with its sculptural domed sapphire crystal, protecting distinctive dials, some crafted from natural materials, ensuring that no two dials are identical. And, as is often the case with Artya, these are released as unique pieces or exclusive limited editions. In the diverse array of Artya Dome releases, the two watches we were able to photograph showcase captivating dials made of semi-precious stones. The first one is a unique piece with a DLC-coated steel case and a Labradorite dial standing out with eye-catching iridescent colour effects. The second one is a limited edition in stainless steel, graced with a white fluorite dial with intriguing patterns and texture.? Ad - Scroll to continue with article
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