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Weekly Watch Photo - Lange und Sohne 1815 - Monochrome Watches
At Monochrome we really enjoy beautiful photographed watches and many of these pictures are made by watch collectors who are also passionate about photography. Today it’s Jocke’s A. Lange und Sohne 1815.?More and more watch aficionados with a passion for photography share gorgeous photos they shot from they collection. Just think of the Watch Photographer, Martin Wilmsen,?and?Peter Chong?who are all doing an amazing job! Somehow the real watch aficionados know how and what parts/angles of a watch to show on a photo. These are the photos that really appeal to other watch enthusiasts. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Jocke was one of the first?watch?aficionados making the most gorgeous photos of his watch collection. Lately he made photos of his A. Lange und Sohne 1815. Jocke shows the beautiful contrast between the solid silver (argente) dial and
Vacheron-Constantin Harmony Chronograph Calibre 3300 - hands-on review and thoughts about the new movement (live photos, specs & price) - Monochrome-Watches
Recently, we’ve been impressed by Vacheron-Constantin. Not that the Geneva-based manufacture is not used to create interesting watches (really, we’re far from that), but the latest collection that they showed during SIHH 2015 was both visually and technically stunning. We first felt that only by only seeing the press photos of the entire collection (that you can see here) but?later much more so, when having the flagship edition on the wrist, the Harmony?Ultra-Thin Grande Complication Chronograph Caliber 3500. It’s time now to have a closer look at the watch?that is possibly the best compromise, the?Vacheron-Constantin Harmony Chronograph Calibre 3300.BackgroundIt’s not often that an old Maison like Vacheron-Constantin launches an entirely new collection of watches. Until the 2015 Edition of the SIHH, Vacheron-Constantin was used to improve its classical collections with new editions (like the sporty Overseas or the elegant Patrimony) or with specific limited edi
Recap: Our Top Picks From All Of This Years Geneva Watch Days Novelties
This year’s Geneva Watch Days was perhaps the hottest edition to date, both in actual daytime temperatures and in watches. With the thermometer hitting 30¡ã Celius pretty much the entire week, we were impressed by the amount of genuinely innovative and creative watchmaking on display. From a skeletonized ultra-thin version of the Speake Marin Ripples to a slew of incredibly complex chiming watches by Bulgari, there was a lot to love. We even saw one of the oldest names in the industry, Favre Leuba (originally founded in 1737), stage a grand return! But what got the MONOCHROME Editorial Team the most excited? Well, you’ll find out in a bit, as we present our top picks from all of this year’s novelties presented during Geneva Watch Days 2024. The Speake Marin Ripples Skeleton The Favre Leuba Sea Sky Chronograph Konstantin Chaykin ThinKingWe just have to mention this one, and there was no debate within MONOCHROME’s editorial team wh
Introducing the Tudor Pelagos Blue and Black with new In-House movement - Monochrome Watches
In 2012 Tudor introduced the Pelagos ref.25500TN, a watch that we consider Tudor’s answer on the Sea-Dweller. The ultimate tool watch, made in light and technical looking titanium, and water resistant to 500 meters. Here at Monochrome we have a thing for proper tool watches and the Pelagos perfectly fits the bill. Last year we predicted that Tudor would launch a blue Pelagos and, since they didn’t, and we really wanted to see that one, we predicted it this year again. Here it is, finally, the Tudor Pelagos Blue, and it now comes with Tudor’s new in-house movement.Tudor’s new in-house movement is the calibre MT5612 and packs 70 hours of power reserve. Even better, when you know that the price of the Pelagos will not be raised much in comparison to the previous model, and is set at a very decent (read: competitive) CHF 4200 Swiss Francs (including 8% VAT). Do you have your attention now? An ultimate diving tool, rating to 500m, with a brand new in-house designed
Video - New Frederique Constant Collection During Geneva Watch Days
Geneva-based watchmaker Frederique Constant has had quite a year so far. We knew that the accessible luxury specialist was capable of great things with the development of multiple complications based on in-house calibres, but the highlight of this year for FC, the Monolithic Oscillator, is a true gamechanger. Last week, during the 2021 edition of the Geneva Watch Days, we visited Frederique Constant in their manufacture in Plan les Ouates, in the outskirts of Geneva. This is where you will find Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Harry Winston and the recently enlarged manufacture of Frederique Constant (and Alpina and Atelier de Monaco). In our video interview with the brand’s Managing Director Niels Eggerding, we will see Frederique Constant’s latest creation, the Highlife Skeleton, and we’ll also discuss the future of the Monolithic Oscillator, which is meant to become a cornerstone in the brand’s portfolio.?Before talking about the impressive, cutti
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