SIHH 2019 - Ulysse Nardin Skeleton X (Hands-On, Specs & Price)
First introduced in 2016, the Executive Skeleton Tourbillon was an audacious combination of classic watchmaking codes with a hyper-modern, sporty and radically skeletonised dial. It also marked the brand's first attempt to position its products at more competitive prices and play to a younger, slightly hipper crowd. Priced at CHF 38,000 back in 2016, the good news for fans of the brand is that UN has taken the skeletonisation to even sportier terrain, jettisoned the tourbillon and contained the price to about a third of its predecessor – starting at USD 17,500. Meet the new Skeleton X with its highly contemporary aesthetics and openworked movement.Next generation material Carbonium GoldThe shape of the Skeleton X case has been totally revisited and downsized, abandoning the round 45mm case of its precursor to a more stylised, more elongated case shape with a 42mm diameter.? Presented in four satin-finished iterations ¨Ctitanium, titanium black DLC, rose gold, and Carbonium? Gold -

HIBAW: (Honey I Bought Another Watch!) On February 14th, Stop Thinking About Jeweled Movements For A Second and Start Thinking About Jewelry! - Monochrome Watches
It has been too long since we last posted a HIBAW story. But no worries, just in time for Valentine’s Day, our contributor Mario comes to the rescue!?St. Valentine's Day is upon us again. Time to tell our inamoratas that we love them! Shall we say it with chocolate? Too many calories! Shall we say it with roses? Roses fade and turn brown and sickly. Shall we say it with a poem etched into a card? Unless your last name is Shakespeare or Shelley or Keats don't bother; the words of the romantics can sometimes have two meanings' (yup - I just paraphrased Stairway to Heaven'!) My suggestion then it so say it with something unambiguous - DIAMONDS! Ad - Scroll to continue with article [A quotient of you will read this and ask yourselves: Why does he write these?' Why does Frank put them out there?' You say: I don't need help picking out gifts for my gal! All the

Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu II // Introducing, Specs & Price
During the LVMH Watch Week in Dubai, Hublot has unveiled its Big Bang Integral collection with integrated bracelets and the third iteration of tattoo artist Maxime Buchi's Big Bang Unico Sang Bleu II chronograph. The overall design and functionality of the Sang Bleu II are identical to the two existing models, but the colour scheme for 2020 is matte blue, the same blue used by the tattoo artist for his creations. An audacious (to say the least) combination of geometry and volume, this latest Sang Blue II chronograph is a limited edition of 100 pieces in King Gold and 200 in titanium.The “it” tattoo artistCollaborations, partnerships, limited editions, bespoke editions, designer watch straps, you name it… Many watch brands are on the hunt for originality and the highly desired cool' factor that will attract millennials. Since its eruption on the market in 2005, the Big Bang collection has been all about audacious, over-the-top, contemporary and often explosive design c

The Design Argument - Why Giuliano Mazzuoli Still Stands out From the Crowd? - Monochrome Watches
As Bernie Ecclestone already taught us with his infamous black-eyed Hublot-advertisements, owning very desirable watches does come with some risks. Giuliano Mazzuoli knows that better than anyone else. UnfortunatelyFrom a robbery to Crowe's and Sheeran's wristsWhen Giuliano Mazzuoli entered his workshops on the early morning on Sunday, May 12, the Italian watchmaker encountered a nightmare. I noticed that strangely a door was open, Mazzuoli writes. Inside everything seemed in order, but there was a kind of rod on the floor that was about three or four meters long made of strips of plastic that were joined together with adhesive tape that drew my attention. I didn't know who could have made this and what it was supposed to be for. The rod wasn't too far from the entry door to the room where the safe is located which was closed but the alarm system was off.His spokesman doesn't want to go in too much detail about the robbery, but Mazzuoli goes on in telling detail. I became suspicious. I

Hands-On: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Dark Grey GMT
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M dive watch collection, introduced nearly two decades ago, has established itself as a symbol of robust case construction, impeccable water resistance, and high-performance movements. Seamlessly marrying the functionality of a tool watch with the style of a luxury timepiece, the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M series has become a standout in the realm of modern dive watches. In 2015, Omega expanded this collection by introducing the Planet Ocean 600M Deep Black GMT, featuring a black ceramic case and a traveller's complication. Now, pushing it further, the new Dark Grey GMT version elevates the experience with monochromatic elegance, a novel case material, and titanium-crafted movement components. Our hands-on time with this beauty of the beast provides some insights, and here’s our report.A Lightweight CaseThe Dark Grey iteration maintains the distinctive design of the Planet Ocean GMT, echoing the dimensions of the black ceramic version at a sub