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The Fine Watch Club, Opening Summer 2019 (Incl. a Limited Octo Finissimo) - Monochrome Watches
The Fine Watch Club is an international multi-brand watch club aimed at anyone with an interest in luxury mechanical watches. Based in Geneva, it was created by our colleague Brice Lechevalier, an entrepreneur and watch enthusiast (co-founder of GMT magazine in 2000). Guided by his passion for watches and taking advantage of his excellent relationships in the industry, he envisaged a club that would become a bridge between luxury brands and watch enthusiasts.The Fine Watch Club gives its members access to a variety of activities including previews, manufacture visits, invitations to events, exclusive services, unique accessories and of course, watches, with limited series designed exclusively for the Fine Watch Club. Club members will also have access to the sale of heavily discounted watches. Ad - Scroll to continue with article After a series of events held si
First Look: The New Hublot Big Bang Unico Saxem Green
In recent years, using coloured cases and transparency has become a prevalent trend in the luxury watch industry. However, Hublot stands out as the undisputed leader when creating an entire timepiece in vivid colours and transparent materials.?One striking example is the lemon-yellow Big Bang Tourbillon Neon Yellow, unveiled by Hublot in 2023. This exceptional timepiece was crafted using a material developed by Hublot’s R&D department, known as SAXEM – Sapphire Aluminium Oxide and Rare Earth Mineral – produced by blending aluminium oxide, the fundamental component of sapphire, with rare-earth elements such as thulium, holmium, and chromium. This material debuted in 2019 and the latest addition to the series is this Big Bang Unico Saxem Green.?The polished sapphire case of the Big Bang Unico Saxem Green has a 42mm diameter and a thickness of 14.5mm, featuring an exhibition caseback and bezel crafted from this innovative and durable material. Complementing the overa
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Tokyo 2020 (Specs & Price)
With just 100 days to go until the Olympics, Tokyo is still facing uncertainties on how exactly the games will happen. Still, the Olympic flame is finally on its way across Japan and for the 29th time in history, Omega is gearing up to be the official timekeeper of the event with the release of a new dedicated timepiece, a special edition created for the occasion. Meet the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Tokyo 2020.The new special edition watch is based on the classic 42mm Seamaster 300M. A nod to the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games emblem, the model features a special colour theme. Its steel case is fitted with a blue ceramic bezel, which incorporates white enamel diving markings. With its signature wave laser-engraved pattern, its dial comes in pristine white ceramic paired with blued indexes and hands, all filled with white Super-LumiNova. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
The Auction Hammer: OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M "Golf" Signed by Rory McIlroy - Monochrome Watches
While we’ve been showing you many of the unique piece for Only Watch 2013, Omega and golf player Rory McIlroy give you the chance to bid (and win) a unique version of the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M “Golf”. This auction is much different from what you’re probably used to, because everyone can email their highest bid to [email protected] until 6 p.m. (EDT) on 17 August. The starting bid is set at $ 5,500 USD which is on par – pun intended – with the normal list price.Last year, Omega introduced the Aqua Terra 150M “Golf”. This is a standard 41 mm Aqua Terra 150M with the in-house caliber 8500, however now with a few green elements on the dial. The minutes in the minute track are printed in “golf green” as well as the model name “Seamaster” on the dial. Whether you want it for playing golf or simply because you like the green on the dial, it’s an attractive timepiece with Omega’s in-house movement.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Geographic WT World-Time (Specs & Price)
At the SIHH 2018, Jaeger-LeCoultre re-introduced one of its most emblematic collections, the Polaris. Slightly vintage-inspired, superbly executed (the case is superb), utterly JLC in the style but with a sportier look, it has been quite a success. Already comprising multiple models, including a 3-hander, a time-and-date, a chronograph, a chronograph-world-time and, of course, an alarm version (the Memovox), today?Jaeger-LeCoultre adds a world-time-only edition to the Collection, with the new?Polaris Geographic WT – a limited edition, boutique exclusive.The name Geographic at Jaeger-LeCoultre refers to the signature world-time complication used by the brand for some years now. This complication is mainly known in the Master collection, with a unique display where the chosen city appears in an arched window at 6 o’clock, combined with several other indications, such as the date, a day-night indicator, a second time-zone and a power reserve gauge. More recently, JLC created a