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Hands-on 2020 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 44mm Smoked Dials
The Royal Oak Offshore has always been considered a watch for men who are not afraid of making a (big) statement. And it's not just size we're referring to here but the aura of virility and strength transmitted by the dynamic architecture of the watch. In June 2020, the brand from Le Brassus introduced three new Royal Oak Offshore 44mm chronographs in black ceramic cases with bold contrasting materials accentuating its solid, angular architecture. Nothing radically new in that field since models with ceramic cases and other materials have been the mainstay of this ROO 44mm collection. The real novelties of the trilogy were the incorporation of XXL Arabic numerals and smoked dials, a big trend in watchmaking today. For this hands-on session, we had the bold black and blue ceramic model and the luxurious black ceramic and 18k pink gold version.From RO to ROOLaunched at baselworld 1993, just after the 20th anniversary of the iconic Royal Oak – the iconic Gerald Genta creation that d
Video - The 2020 Bvlgari Aluminium Watch Collection Explained
Bringing back an icon of the 1990s… Today, Bvlgari reintroduces its famed Aluminium Watch, a sporty, accessible, superbly designed and very cool collection comprising three models – two time-and-date automatic and one automatic chronograph – presented in matte aluminium cases with contrasting black rubber bezel and bracelets. After the introducing article published yesterday on MONOCHROME, today we chat with Bvlgari’s CEO, Jean-Christophe Babin, to talk about the comeback of the Bvlgari Aluminium Watch in the permanent collection, why it was (and still is) an important model, and what are the updates the brand has made to this very, very cool collection.More details on the watch?at www.bulgari.com. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
First Look: The Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 SL Cadence 8HF in Ceramicised Titanium
The latest Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF by Chopard comes in a ceramicised titanium case and bezel, staying true to the collection’s signature aesthetic while enhancing durability and lightness. Its core specifications remain unchanged: a 41mm diameter with a 9.75mm thickness, a screw-down crown adorned with a compass rose, and crown guards for protection. A sapphire crystal caseback, marked with the Cadence 8HF designation, offers a glimpse of the high-frequency movement within, while 100m water resistance ensures everyday versatility. Both the bezel with eight screws and the midcase feature a bead-blasted finish, reinforcing the watch’s modern, technical appeal. The 7mm crown is also crafted from ceramicised titanium.The dial, finished in “Pitch Black”, is achieved through stamping and PVD treatment, retaining the Alpine Eagle’s signature sunburst pattern, inspired by an eagle’s iris. However, in this SL - Super Light edition of the Alpine Eagle 41 Cade
Introducing IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43 Racing Green IW329306 (Price)
If the real Big Pilot, the oversized 46mm watch, is still IWC’s flagship pilot’s watch, the recent introduction of the BP43 somewhat redistributed the cards. This slightly more compact, easier, simpler, more focused version is fast becoming the cornerstone of the collection. Following the initial black and blue versions in steel, we’ve seen the release of several special editions, such as the Spitfire and, a couple of months ago, the Top Gun ceramic version. And now, it’s time for new colours with this new IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43 Racing Green IW329306 and an array of new rubber straps.Big Pilot’s Watch 43 (left) vs Big Pilot’s Watch 46 (right)A quick reminder about the facts. For almost 20 years, the name Big Pilot at IWC meant one thing: a 46mm, oversized, almost provocative watch inspired by 1940s B-Uhr, powered by a massive automatic movement with a 7-day power reserve, with a dial all about legibility (that thing can be used as a desk cloc
First Look: Manufacture Fleury Revives the Legendary Lemania 2310 Chronograph Movement
Social media can be a wonderful tool. When we discovered the initial pictures of the new chronograph movement from Manufacture Fleury a few weeks back, it immediately tickled our interest. Now that the dust from Watches and Wonders has settled, we have contacted Jean-Marc Fleury to find out more A few days later, we hit the road to the outskirts of Geneva to visit his workshop and get our hands on several prototypes of his Chronograph FXR-4. And to check its movement, derived from one of the most beautiful calibres of all times: the Lemania 2310.An experienced professional in the watch industry, Jean-Marc Fleury has been manufacturing watch parts since 2017 through his company Suisse Precision Composants. In his workshops based in Choulex, on the outskirts of Geneva, he produces components, meticulously crafted in small series, with an approach mostly tailored for independent watchmakers. Driven by an inherent passion for the craft, Fleury naturally gravitated towards the creation of h
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