In-Depth: The History of the IWC Ingenieur Collection
The IWC Ingenieur collection has long been one of the pillars of the Schaffhausen-based brand's reputation, even if the spotlight often seems to shine brighter on the emblematic Pilot series.?In recent years, IWC collections like the?Pilot,?Portugieser,?Portofino, and, to a lesser extent, the?Aquatimer?have steadily introduced new references, leaving the Ingenieur line seemingly in the shadows.?For a few years until 2023, many watch enthusiasts found themselves wondering why IWC had yet to properly (re)enter the luxury sports integrated bracelet watch market – a current trend embraced by numerous other brands through retro-inspired and revival models catering to the growing appetite for 1970s designs. After all, IWC had the ideal candidate in its archives: the Ingenieur SL, a model introduced in 1976 and designed by Gerald Genta. Behind the scenes, however, IWC was preparing to unveil its modern interpretation of Genta’s integrated design in the new Ingenieur Automatic 2023

Announcing: Dubai Watch Week Returns Bigger Than Ever in November 2023
One of the key events in the region and in the global watch calendar, Dubai Watch Week is held every other year. Having attended the previous edition, I had a truly memorable time there, so don't miss out on this instalment! Organized Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Watch Week will reconvene for its 6th edition from 16th to 20th November 2023 at The Gate, a venue with over 100,000sqm in the heart of Dubai's financial district. The event keeps gaining importance with 55 watch brands, the highest participation to date!Founded in 2015 by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and organized every other year, Dubai Watch Week is a true highlight of the watch industry's calendar: exclusive, relaxed, experiential, entertaining and educational at the same time. This unique take on the watch salon has become an important platform for brands to launch new products and present limited editions. Opened to the public, providing guests with remarkable

Julien Haenny, Managing Director of the Fine Watch Club, Interview for MONOCHROME
An international multi-brand watch club aimed at anyone with an interest in luxury mechanical watches, the Fine Watch Club - which we already introduced here - just kicked off its sales activities with a Bvlgari Octo Finissimo special edition. Perfect timing to talk with the Fine Watch Club's Managing Director, Julien Haenny, and understand what is exactly the goal behind this collector's initiative.MONOCHROME, Xavier Markl – How was the Fine Watch Club born?Julien Haenny – The Fine Watch Club is an initiative started by GMT Publishing, which owns and publishes GMT Magazine?and WorldTempus.com?since the early 2000s. The goal was to create a bridge between those who are passionate about beautiful watches and high-end watch brands and create unique experiences for those who don't easily have access to this universe. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Industry Patek Takes Stake in Gem-Setting Firm Salanitro SA
Today,?Salanitro SA?has just announced that Patek Philippe has acquired a stake in its capital. The amount of the investment and the size of the stake were not disclosed. This entry into the capital of the gem-setting company materializes the coming together of two independent Geneva-based family businesses. If Patek Philippe requires little introduction, Salanitro SA is an institution in the Swiss watch industry, being the most prominent player in the jewellery and gem-setting activities for Swiss Haute Horlogerie. Founded in 1990, Salanitro SA counts no fewer than 230 employees. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Pierre Salanitro, founder and owner of Salanitro SAThe operation is obviously an opportunity to strengthen the ties between the two companies. For Salanitro SA, it is also a way to secure the company's future with the backup of Patek Philippe, all t

Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 10 (Hands-on, Specs & Price)
The “Histoire de Tourbillon” saga by Harry Winston is coming to an end. This series of watches was the home for some of the most extravagant pieces created by the brand, together with the Opus series. Having previously used tourbillons with single, double or triple axes, combined (or not) with single or double tourbillons or a carousel, Harry Winston’s latest creation is the last page of an impressive book. But like all good stories, the end is mind-blowing. Meet the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 10, the first watch ever equipped with four tourbillons in a single movement.Background: Multiple Regulator WatchesRecently, our technical editor Xavier wrote the perfect story to start this article: “A Technical Perspective – Understanding the Concept of Multiple-Regulator Watches“. This couldn’t be more accurate in this context. But before we move to the reasons behind the use of multiple regulators, let’s have a quick overview of the in