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Interview With Pim Koeslag, CEO of Ateliers deMonaco Watches
From the Prince of Qatar to the Prince of Monaco, and from one of the biggest watch collectors in the world to a descendant from the famous violin builder Stradivarius, watch lovers are finding their way to Ateliers deMonaco. Founder and master-watchmaker Pim Koeslag, also Frederique Constant’s Technical Director, even managed to get his brand the much-coveted Geneva Seal, a major feat for a watch brand of barely 10 years old. We spoke to Pim Koeslag at the introduction of his brand at Reijersen Juweliers in Oudewater, The Netherlands, one of the few points of sale for Ateliers deMonaco.Melinda Braaksma, for MONOCHROME – Technique and design are the two pillars that Ateliers deMonaco is founded on. How does one keep innovating, when so much has already been invented?Pim Koeslag – CEO of Ateliers deMonaco – We are not looking for another double or triple tourbillon; innovations have to make sense. We seek to simplify in order to improve the accuracy of a watch or
Tribute to the Speedmaster First Omega in Space, Now Discontinued
While in 2021 vintage-inspired watches are all over the place, in 2012 the situation was slightly different. There were some homage or revival watches already, but the trend was less obvious. Specifically, if you were in the market for a Speedmaster with retro-styling, the main option was the all-time classic, the Moonwatch Professional (which has just been updated). Despite countless limited editions, most of them were relatively modern, and a proper vintage re-edition had yet to be launched. This came in 2012, with the introduction of the Omega Speedmaster First Omega in Space, a quite faithful take on the CK2998, as indicated by its name, the first Omega to be worn in Space, on the wrist of Wally Schirra. This numbered, non-limited edition was and still is a very attractive model… but Omega has decided to give an end to its career. And that’s why we’ve decided to pay tribute to one of the coolest Speedmaster editions.?the First Omega in SpaceThe links between Omega
Hands-On - ACE x NOMOS Club 36 Blue Limited Edition (Specs & Price)
The watch industry is full of fun, exciting and successful partnerships. Not only between watchmakers, or craftsmen and -women creating unique elements in a watch, but also between artists, retailers and other like-minded people. One such example is the collaboration between NOMOS Glashutte and the Amsterdam retailer Ace Jewelers. Already in its fifth year, this joint venture results in special Limited Editions every year, the latest being this Ace x NOMOS Club 36 Blue Limited Edition, and we've gotten our hands on it for a while.ACE JEWELERS & NOMOSAce Jewelers is a leading omnichannel retailer based in Amsterdam but operating on a global scale. They were the first to embrace eCommerce and obtain authorization from Swiss brands to sell watches online. This adventure started back in 2000 but took until 2007 to materialize, mostly due to the reluctance of Swiss brands. The first manufacturer to step up was IWC, and many followed since. Today, eCommerce is a key marketing strategy fo
2021 TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Automatic Collection Review
Following updates in several collections in recent years, with revamped Carrera and Monaco lines, TAG Heuer is ready to present its updated Aquaracer 300 collection. More refined yet still very recognisable, the new range has been fully revamped without losing its DNA. Taking a look at its origins, which can be traced back to the 2000-series from the early 1980s, we go hands-on with the new TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Calibre 5 Automatic collection.BackgroundThe TAG Heuer Aquaracer 300 collection can trace its roots back to the ref. 844 of 1978 (more on that in another article, with something cool to come) and the Heuer 2000, introduced in 1982. This versatile dive watch, when the company was still just Heuer, was the successor to the 1000 series. The Heuer 2000 collection was available in quartz and automatic versions and proved immensely popular, spawning all sorts of varieties. Models ranged from simple, three-handed quartz watches to a chronometer version and everything in
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 Steel-and-Gold Blue Dial (Price)
Released last year and based on a vintage watch produced by the brand during the 1970s, the Tissot PRX?has become a hit for the brand. Released first in quartz and later with an automatic movement, the success is easy to understand, with this combination of great looks, trendy integrated look and affordable price. Following the steel models, the brand released a (not so affordable anymore) steel-and-gold version with a fluted bezel and brown dial. Now it’s time for a new edition to jump in, again with the two-tone look, and now combined with a blue dial.?Behind the Tissot PRX is a vintage model of 1978. Having such a watch in its heritage collection, and aware of the current trend for sports watches with integrated designs, the brand somehow had to re-issue this Seastar (later named PRX) watch. And they did, with the PRX Powermatic 80. Great design, textured dial, nice proportions, a lot of content and a price that is hard to beat. For the second round of versions, the brand deci
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