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The 2020 Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Azzuro Power Control & Chrono (Price)
Chopard has been a loyal partner to the historic Mille Miglia endurance rally since 1988. Every year, Chopard’s Mille Miglia collection returns in limited editions and has given birth to countless sports watches inspired by classic cars. Although the 2020 edition of the rally is postponed to late October in light of the current situation, Chopard now unveils this year's editions: two models highlighted by elegant ‘Azzurro’ dials of a steely blue hue which contrasts beautifully with ‘Mille Miglia red’ touches. The 2020 Chopard Mille Miglia collection comprises the steel Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Chrono and the Mille Miglia GTS Azzurro Power Control, an automatic time-and-date watch in steel and pink gold, with a power reserve indicator inspired by an automotive fuel gauge. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Th
Introducing: The Innvoative Self-Regulation System of the Horage Revolution 3 MicroReg
Horage truly stands apart in the watch industry with its start-up mentality, forward-thinking approach, and capacity to explore unconventional methods. This young Swiss watchmaking company, based in Biel, boasts a remarkable level of vertical integration despite its size. Led by Tsuyu Huang, Andi Felsl, and their dedicated team, Horage has introduced a smart concept aimed at achieving unparalleled precision in watch regulation, but also superior user-friendliness. This innovative idea indeed allows watch owners to adjust the rate of their watches themselves, at home, without having to open the case and expose the movement. Meet the Horage “Quest to Zero” MicroReg.The quest for mechanical precision in watchmaking is a truly fascinating journey, rich in historical and scientific significance. From the early days of horology, when artisans meticulously honed their skills to create accurate timepieces, to the modern era of cutting-edge technology and innovation, this pursuit ha
Hands-on - Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36mm Ref. 79500, the Tudor watch for both her and him - Live pics & price - Monochrome Watches
When you think Tudor watches, you immediately think cool timepieces, with a sporty look and a superb price/quality ratio (e.g. the Heritage Black Bay Black). You might also have in mind a certain size – which we believe to be the right one, with cases measuring, for most references, in-between 40mm and 42mm. On the other hand, Tudor showed that they could also grew, with a 43mm case on the Black Bay Bronze, probably not the expected diameter for some collectors (including us). Well, it seems that we have some good news for you, as here is the?Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36mm Ref. 79500,?the Tudor watch for both her and him, for smaller wrists, for vintage lovers, for formal desires…The new?Tudor Heritage Black Bay 36mm is not only a matter of style, it’s mainly a matter of proportions. And because of this crucial point, we’ll show you this really interesting novelty in a way that isn’t our?most usual: less technical, more user oriented, more lifestyle.
Hands-on with the Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres NightSky (live pics & price) - Monochrome-Watches
Contemplate the?entire?world… through the eyes of a watch collector. With the?Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres, you’ll be able to do so but not only. What you’ll contemplate is superb, high-end watchmaking, a piece that shows what Montblanc?can do best. Already introduced at the SIHH 2015 in a warm red gold case with a bright dial, the?Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres NightSky now comes in a new (but highly limited) edition, with a white gold case and a dial partially covered with aventurine – and we had the chance to get our hands on this superb piece.The?Montblanc Tourbillon Cylindrique Geospheres NightSky is part of the Villeret collection of Montblanc, meaning the pieces produced by hand, by highly skilled watchmakers and with a superb level of execution. It’s actually interesting to see that the brand can play on both sides, with complicated pieces priced way bellow the average level of the industry, like for instance the?Meister
Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V & Chronograph 5500V now with brown dials (inc. price) - Monochrome Watches
Yesterday we showed you the new Vacheron Constantin Overseas?World Time, and today we’re showing you some more news from the Overseas collection. This time it isn’t a new complication, however a new dial colour for both the?Vacheron Constantin Overseas 4500V 3-hand watch and the Chronograph 5500V. These two models were introduced with a?blue and silver dial, and now there’s a third colour. And boy, what a colour! Not many watch brands dare to go off the beaten path of black, white/silver or blue, well, Vacheron Constantin, a brand that has proven not to be shy to go off that beaten track, does so again. And with flair!The new Overseas collection by Vacheron Constantin was clearly one of the main attractions of the SIHH 2016. We reviewed all of them here at Monochrome-Watches, including the 2 editions that we are looking at today: the?automatic?3-hand 4500V?and the?Chronograph 5500V. This watch, emblematic of the 260 years old Maison, is the definition of a luxury spor