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Ulysse Nardin Marine Torpilleur Military now in Black or Bronze - Monochrome Watches
Back in 2017, Ulysse Nardin launched a new sub-collection, still inspired by the classic Marine Chronometer design, but with a more casual look and a more accessible price. This watch, the Marine Torpilleur, first came in a traditional style, with a white dial, Roman numerals and a power reserve indicator (faithful to 19th-century chronometers). In 2018, the brand turned this watch into something bolder, sportier and more field-oriented, with the cool-looking Marine Torpilleur Military. Today, two new limited editions join the ranks, one in Black DLC, one in bronze.The idea with the Marine Torpilleur was to offer the undeniable charm of the Marine Chronometer watches in a more contemporary-looking 42mm case (no more integrated lug module), with the typical dial layout of such watches and a more accessible price – in fact, positioning itself as the entry-level watch of the brand, even though it still featured a nice in-house movement. Altogether, this was a tasteful facelift to th
SIHH 2019 - Ulysse Nardin Freak X (Specs & Price)
The Freak watch has been a beloved rock star in the Ulysse Nardin line-up ever since its introduction to the world in 2001. Back then, the flying carrousel watch was an anomaly and many watch lovers were immediately smitten by its complex watchmaking and alluring design. It was also the watch that introduced silicium technology to the world – the Freak was, in 2001, the first watch featuring silicium elements to ever be commercialized. Since then, Ulysse Nardin continues to evolve the Freak. Even last year at SIHH, the brand offered the newest evolution, the Freak Vision, an automatic watch that incorporated a few top technical innovations from the prior year's Innovision 2 Concept watch. Now, Ulysse Nardin takes the beloved hands-free watch to new heights with the Freak X – and to another price category too, as this Freak is even more affordable than the previous Freak Out.The creation of the new timepiece is the result of R&D that required an all-new Manufacture flyin
VIDEO - Interview Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, LVMH Watch Week
If you’ve followed the watch news in the past weeks, you should be familiar with the fact that the four brands owned by French luxury group LVMH were hosting their own “watch fair” in Dubai, the so-called LVMH Watch Week. Part of the show was devoted to Hublot, the flamboyant brand which is never short of surprises and bold designs. To understand a bit more what’s coming this year for the brand and some of the reasons behind the success of Hublot, we’ve decided to have a conversation with its CEO, Ricardo Guadalupe. And of course, we’ll have a look at the new watches launched during the Dubai event.The Hublot Big Bang Integral was the main novelty for the January 2020 event in Dubai.What to expect in 2020 for Hublot in terms of focus and strategy? According to Guadalupe, we can expect some launches and events linked to football (soccer for our US readers) and, important too, the brand will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year – but don
First Look: The IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 On Steel Bracelet
When it comes to icons, every brand wishes to have at least one in the ranks, but few brands can claim to have several cornerstone collections. One such brand is IWC, which can always count on the Big Pilot, Portugieser and Portofino to entice watch lovers. The Portofino, first introduced in 1984, quickly garnered a reputation for its timeless elegance.?However, one thing that has always been absent in the Portofino range is a stainless steel multi-link bracelet.?Making its debut on the Portofino Chronograph 39, this gives a decisively more sporty vibe to an all-time classic.Since its introduction four decades ago, the Portofino has made a name for itself as the elegantly proportioned, easy-to-wear watch. Most often, it is fitted to a leather strap, although mesh bracelets have been introduced in the past. With this new brushed and polished 5-link steel bracelet, IWC shifts the Portofino Chronograph 39 from a sporty-chic watch into a distinctly more sporty spotlight. IWC has cleverly i
TAG Heuer Formula 1 No.33 Max Verstappen 2017 Limited Edition - Monochrome Watches
Before you burn me on the stakes, yes, I am well aware this is a quartz watch and we very rarely cover these. This time I am being chauvinistic and taking a break from our self-implied guidelines to bring you a watch for the simple reason it is linked to a young Dutch hero to many of my fellow countrymen, and a rising Formula 1 star; Max Verstappen. Launched in Amsterdam just days ago, here is our hands-on report of the new Tag Heuer Formula 1 No.33 Max Verstappen Limited Edition.The youngster needs no introduction, neither does the Tag Heuer Formula 1 collection. After all, the brand is thoroughly embedded in the history of the sport as the official timing partner for years, and Max has already debuted as a brand ambassador for Tag Heuer with his orange strapped (and very Dutch looking) Tag Heuer Formula 1 Max Verstappen Special Edition introduced last year. For a few years now the brand has also been the official engine supplier for Red Bull Racing too, although this is solely a mark
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