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Hands-On - Longines Avigation BigEye Titanium Blue Dial (price)
Longines and its Heritage collection… A range that comprises some of the most desirable watches produced by the brand, all inspired by some of Longines’ most glorious past watches, re-edited in a modern way but always with great historical relevance. One of the flagship models in this collection is the Avigation BigEye, a watch?modelled after an elusive 1930s watch with quite a resemblance with some glorious post-WWII pilot's chronographs. Also known as “Big Eye chronographs,” this specific type of watch was first re-issued in 2017 with the steel Avigation BigEye. And this year, the brand adds a new version, with an attractive petrol blue gradient dial, and a titanium case.?Inspired by the pastThe actual vintage Longines BigEye watch from the 1930s that inspired the design of the modern AvigationAs explained in our review of the steel model, the story behind the Longines Avigation BigEye Chronograph is anything but clear. The design is based on a 1930s pilot's c
Baselworld 2012 - OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT and the Co-Axial movement explained - Monochrome Watches
Three years after Omega launched the Seamaster Aqua Terra Co-Axial GMT Chronograph, Omega now launches the Seamaster Aqua Terra GMT. Visually many similarities, however without the chronograph and now with Omega’s proprietary co-axial caliber 8605/8615 GMT movement.?In terms of function it still does the same as any movement based on an ETA 2893; hour, minutes, seconds, date and a central 24 hour (GMT) hand. Technically however, the movement is much nicer. But let’s first look at its appearance. Ad - Scroll to continue with article With a diameter of 43 mm, the case is 1 mm smaller than the Aqua Terra GMT Chronograph. It is available in red gold, stainless steel or in a TwoTone version of 18 Ct red gold and stainless steel, and it comes on either a bracelet or on a black, brown or blue leather strap.“The dial is distinguished by the teak patter
Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph - Review, Price
Who would have predicted that the trend for vintage watches would become a consolidated sector of practically every watch brand with a history of more than 100 years? What started as a nostalgic trip down memory lane has entrenched itself as an enduring phenomenon. Dedicated collections are now the repositories of golden oldies, some more faithful to their ancestors than others, but all picking up the essential design language of watches made during the last century. Montblanc is no exception, and its 1858 collection is where you'll find chronographs and monopusher chronographs inspired by models made by Minerva in the 1920s and 1930s. Released earlier this year along with a limited edition bronze version, this attractive Montblanc 1858 Monopusher Chronograph in steel proves that you can enjoy a retro Minerva-inspired monopusher without breaking the bank.1858 CollectionMontblanc's 1858 collection was created in 2018, is named after the year the Minerva manufacture was founded, and take
"The Monochrome Video Week" - Montblanc, Hand Decoration At The Villeret Manufacture - Monochrome Watches
As watch journalists, one of the most recurring questions we come across?is how a small wrist accessory (a.k.a a watch) can have a 5 or 6-digit price tag? This is especially common?from?those who are not seriously?into watches, and to be fair is an entirely reasonable?question. In order to get an?answer to this highly complex and delicate question, we dove into a detailed discussion with Davide Cerrato, Managing Director of Montblanc Watch Division. Follow along as Davide takes?us inside the Montblanc?Villeret Manufacture, the haute-horlogerie sanctuary of the brand, revealing?the beauty of real hand-finishing as it’s executed by Montblanc’s watchmakers. Polishing, Anglages, Tourbillons… Let us immerse?you in this fascinating world of hand-decoration. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Video shot and edited by PMG Productions for Monochrome-W
TAG Heuer Autavia Jack Heuer 85th Anniversary Edition - Hands-On (Specs & Price)
This year, Jack Heuer, Honorary President of Tag Heuer and watch industry royalty, is celebrating his 85th birthday. To mark the occasion, Tag Heuer will unveil a limited edition of the iconic Heuer chronograph - the Autavia - specially designed by Mr. Heuer himself. In total 1,932 pieces will be produced - in reference to Mr. Heuer’s birth year - with piece number 1 to be offered as part of the exceptional timepieces at the auction Heuer Parade organised by Phillips on the 11th of November in Geneva. Read on for all the details.The Autavia CupBy now you've all heard (or read) about the story of the new Tag Heuer Autavia. By way of a quick recap: in 2016, Tag Heuer came up with the idea of reintroducing the Autavia and held a special competition called the Autavia Cup to decide which model would be used. Long story short, a lot of people voted and the Autavia 2446 Mark 3 Jochen Rindt was declared the eventual winner. At Baselworld this year, Tag Heuer debuted the new Autavia 2017
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