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Buying Guide: Six Watches That Confirm Green Is Here To Stay
We often talk about trends in watches, as designs, materials and colours regularly follow the preferences of the public. Sometimes, though, these trends phase out very slowly or not at all. And when it comes to colour, that’s always a very enjoyable topic of debate. Take blue, for instance, which was at one point ‘the new black’. One of the more recent on-trend colours that seems to stand the test of time, almost unaffected, is green. We’ve touched upon the topic before, but it shows no signs of blowing over any time soon. And with watches like the Chopard L.U.C. XPS Forest Green, Blancpain Air Command 36mm Green and a few others, nobody’s complaining!Blancpain Air Command 36mm GreenWhile previously we included the 42mm model and its 5Hz frequency, we turn to the more compact 36mm edition of the Blancpain Air Command instead. Being smaller in size does not mean it’s any less attractive to look at. Quite the opposite, as the 36.2mm wide grade 23 titan
Van Cleef & Arpels' Stephanie Rault Explains The Brand's Approach To Watchmaking
Each year, during the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (or in short, the GPHG), one brand always stands out because it wins so many awards: Van Cleef & Arpels. It might not have been the name you expected; however, if you look at the sheer number of awards it has won over the years, it is more than impressive (three in the 2024 GPHG alone). While we have scarcely covered the typical high jewellery watches from Van Cleef & Arpels, the opening of a new boutique in Amsterdam was the perfect moment to learn more about the brand. For this, I turned to Stephanie Rault, European President of the Maison, to hear about Van Cleef & Arpels' watches and future plans.Van Cleef and Arpels Lady Arpels PlanetariumFrank Geelen, MONOCHROME – I mainly know Van Cleef & Arpels as a jewellery brand. If it wasn’t for the numerous prizes Van Cleef & Arpels has won or the rather spectacular Midnight Planetarium and the Lady Arpels Planetarium, both in collaboration with C
Introducing: Orient Introduces Its First-Ever Collaboration with Peanuts, with 4 Snoopy Models
As we’ve seen recently, Orient, a Japanese watchmaker owned by the Seiko Epson Corporation, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Created in 1950, it has since made a name for itself in the accessible segment with watches such as the Mako or the Bambino. There’s another important name that was created that same year;?a comic strip in American newspapers named Peanuts featuring emblematic characters such as Charlie Brown, Woodstock and, of course, Snoopy (a well-known name in watchmaking) For the occasion, Orient and Peanuts have teamed up to launch 4 limited editions in celebration of their respective 75th anniversaries this year – two Bambino 38, one Semi Skeleton and a Mako 40.?Founded in 1950, Orient has built its credibility as a trusted, accessible watch brand with its in-house manufactured mechanical watches. Another globally loved brand celebrating its 75th year is Peanuts, which also began in 1950 as a comic strip in American newspapers. Created by Ch
Massena LAB x Mathey-Tissot Type XX Watches
There are many watches that can be named iconic or emblematic. Each category has its cult watches – the Submariner for divers, the Speedmaster for racing chronographs and the Calatrava for dress watches. Few can rival the aura of the Type XX watches when it comes to pilot’s watches, specifically pilot’s chronographs. As we speak, Breguet is somewhat dormant on this topic, and only Airain seems to have an appealing re-edition to please collectors. Well, there’s a third option to look at now. Indeed, Massena LAB, the design studio headed by William Massena, is on a mission to revive Mathey-Tissot Type XX to its former glory… ?And their collaboration seems to have resulted in something very attractive.The Type XX and Mathey-TissotContrary to what many believe, the Type XX or Type 20 watches are not the sole property of Breguet. In fact, the name doesn’t even refer to a model but to a set of specifications for the creation of a pilot’s chronograph
Introducing: The Bell & Ross BR-X5 Racing
For more than a decade, Bell & Ross has been mostly associated with its emblematic instrument collection, a “circle within a square” design inspired by dashboard instruments. Conscious that it was not sustainable, the brand decided in 2019 to become more urban, while staying true to its roots, unveiling the BR-05 collection. This collection opened the door to an even more ambitious range; the BR-X5… more muscular, more high-tech, and powered by a Kenissi movement. And if you take this powerful watch and blend in the classic motorsport roots of the brand, you have the new Bell & Ross BR-X5 Racing.Despite not partnering anymore with Alpine (ex-Renault) Formula 1 Team, Bell & Ross still has a strong connection with motorsport and wants to keep the concept of the pilot’s watch (not the plane pilot, but the racecar pilot) alive. To do so, the brand elected its most advanced and high-tech collection for its latest racing-oriented model, based on a watch wi
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