The New Bulgari Octo Finissimo Carbon Gold Editions (Live Pics & Video)
Attaining iconic status in the world of watchmaking is no easy feat. This is what however very much what Bulgari has achieved in a record span of just ten years, with the bold contemporary Italian design and sophisticated Swiss mechanics of the Octo Finissimo. Naturally, the Octo Finissimo is above anything else a statement of style and class. Bulgari crowned itself the master of ultra-slim movements, through what the brand likes to call La Estetica de la Meccanica. This culminated in no less than 8 world records in ultra-thin watchmaking since 2014. But one aspect that is not often widely discussed is how the use of the material has been crucial in the evolution of this collection, if only for a matter of colour, comfort and touch for this eminently tactile and ergonomic watch. On the occasion of Geneva Watch Days 2023, Bulgari introduces two new versions of its ultra-thin luxury sports watch in an original combination of materials: Carbon and Gold.Following titanium, platinum, rose a

Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Unico Chronograph 2016 Editions (with price)
Pairing up what is certainly the most emblematic sports-car manufacture, Ferrari, with what might be the most hyped watch brand, Hublot, and you have as a result a?strong, flamboyant bond. Since 2011, these two?brands joined forces to create watches that are in the vein of the philosophy of both the car brand and the watch brand: strong, bold, highly masculine and, using Ferrari’s expertise, innovative and performant. For 2016, based?Ferrari’s latest models and technologies, Hublot introduces?3 new editions of their bold and sporty Big Bang Ferrari Unico.It’s not the first time we introduce to you watches showing a collaboration between Hublot and Ferrari. Robin did for instance a review of the Big Bang Ferrari Speciale Unico Ceramic and he later took an overall look at the partnership between these two brands in a recent article. What we can immediately spot when looking at the Hublot / Ferrari watches is how the timepieces can integrate easily elements of these spor

Introducing the IWC Big Pilot Patrouille Suisse Limited Edition (specs & price) - Monochrome-Watches
If there’s a watch in this crowded industry that best represents aviation and jet fighters, it is?probably the IWC Big Pilot – so to say, a pure icon. Alongside the classical edition with a stainless steel case and a black dial, IWC also plays a lot with this timepiece to create limited editions but still keeping true to the classic icon, like for instance the ‘Le Petit Prince’ in rose gold, its sibling in stainless steel or these colorful Boutique Editions. For their latest partnership, IWC pays tribute to the?high-flying excellence of the Patrouille Suisse. Thus what other watch could have been better than the Big Pilot in order to create a limited edition? None. Here is the 250-piece?IWC Big Pilot Patrouille Suisse.This new “Patrouille Suisse” Limited Edition is based on the famous, yet iconic (to say the least) IWC Big Pilot’s Watch. As a reminder, what we’re talking about is a large pilot watch inspired by the 1940s German B-Uhr / Fl

the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Aventurine (Specs & Price)
Ulysse Nardin's Freak watch of 2001 was a poster child for horological innovation. With its tiered construction, its spectacular 7-day flying carrousel tourbillon revolving on its axis on the dial and the distinction of being the first watch to incorporate silicium (silicon) technology, it gained immediate cult status. After countless iterations, Ulysse Nardin followed up with the Freak X in 2019, an entry-level watch for fans of the legendary Freak. Fitted with a baguette-shaped flying carrousel openworked movement, the Freak X retained the spirit of the spectacle of the first Freak but was fitted with a winding crown and offered at a more affordable price. During Watches & Wonders 2022, the model reappears with a sparkling blue aventurine background, as the Ulysse Nardin Freak X Aventurine.sparkling watersLike the sparkling waters a sailor might observe during a full Moon at sea, the aventurine glass on the dial references Ulysse Nardin's longstanding nautical ties. Set against t

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony World Time with all time zones - Monochrome Watches
Until now there was no wrist watch telling time in all time zones on planet earth. The new Vacheron Constantin Patrimony World Time is the first wrist watch able to tell the time in all 37 time zones.There are many wrist watches with a second time zone or GMT complication. They all have one thing in common and that is they can only indicate time zones with steps of a complete hour. But there are more than just 24 time zones on our planet! Some with an offset of half hour and even timezones with an offset of only a quarter of an hour! The new Vacheron Constantin Patrimony World Time is the first wrist watch that does justice to every time zone we know. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The display consists of three dials: the central disk displays a so-called? Lambert projector map and city names. Above the map, a sapphire disk shaded on one side indicates day