Just because it's February 29th - What to know about a Perpetual Calendar watch? - Monochrome Watches
Well, except if you're living on?different?planet?than us, normal?human beings, you certainly didn't miss out that today is kind of a special day - at least in the countries using the?Gregorian calendar (which represents 95% of?the world). Indeed, today is the day that occurs only once every 4 years and to us, watch lovers; it is a day that immediately refers to a specific features of fine watchmaking: the perpetual calendar. Thus, as 2016 is a leap year and as today is?February 29th, it is the perfect timing to have a closer look at why such a complication exists and how a perpetual calendar?works?Why is there a leap year and why every 4 years, we have a?February 29th?Before going into more technical details about the perpetual calendar function of a watch, we first have to understand the concept of leap year… which means a short astronomy and history lesson first. Don’t be afraid, as many?of the watch complications have been developed regarding?astronomical observations.

Hands-On - Bulgari Octo LOriginale Velocissimo Chronograph now in Full Titanium - Specs & Price
Born from a distinctive perception of elegance, the Octo is a perfect illustration of Bulgari’s Italian design flair and expertise in creating fascinating-shaped watches. Right from its introduction in 2012, its faceted, octagonal case has imposed its strength and personality, becoming an instant classic. With a modernized design and materials for 2018, here is the Bulgari Octo l'Originale Velocissimo Chronograph.Bulgari’s mighty Octo Finissimo Trilogy?is a unique asset to the brand giving designers free rein to explore their creativity. As part of the pre-Baselworld 2018 collection, Bulgari has unveiled a new version of the Octo Chronograph l'Originale Velocissimo in titanium, consolidating the fundamentals of the Octo in a new stealth and technical version.The titanium version exhibits warmth and class. A no fuss, no frills, just pure design watch. It stands out with its dynamic monochromatic exterior exuding a powerful, masculine appeal. Ad - Scroll to continu

Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Monete (Specs & Price)
Bulgari celebrates its Roman heritage once again with a new secret watch. The culture, art, architecture and history of Rome has been a source of inspiration for the Maison's designers for years, who are always seeking out modern ways to reimagine this classic legacy. Today, the superb?Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon receives a special treatment, with the Monete edition. Recombinant DNAOn the one hand, there is the avant-garde design and striking shapes of the Octo Finissimo. The distinctive case houses the extremely modern BLV268 movement, the thinnest Tourbillon on the market, presented in an architectural skeleton version (read our review on this amazing watch and movement here). On the other hand, the cover of this secret watch is none other than a super rare, 4th century Roman coin. The front bears the portrait of Emperor Constantine Augustus wearing a diadem while the back features a laurel branch surrounding the name CAESAR. Naturally, the coin is direct

Retrospective - The Entire Omega Seamaster x James Bond 007 History - Monochrome Watches
Neither of them need an introduction. On one side is the most famous special agent in the world. On the other side is one of the most respected Swiss watch brands. And their collaboration is as explosive as the movies. While in most films, watches only make?short screen appearances, with James Bond 007, this accessory has gained a totally different status, becoming a character on its own. Here is an exhaustive retrospective of all Omega watches used in James Bond movies, from 1995 Goldeneye to 2015 Spectre.The Omega X Bond collaboration started with the actual revival of the series, as for quite a number of?years, the 007 franchise languished?in the shadows. However, back in 1995, some fresh air was given to the 007 concept, bringing back elegance – in the name of Pierce Brosnan – as well as action, perfectly controlled humor and up-to-date stories – everything that made 007 famous and loved. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Pre-Baselworld 2016 - Introducing the Oris Artix Skeleton (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
Most of you may know Oris for their sports watches, with some robust dive watches (like the Aquis), very cool vintage-inspired pieces (e.g. the Divers Sixty Five), highly functional pilot watches (think?Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter) or race-oriented pieces (the?Audi Sport Limited Editions). However, as we have already showed you, Oris also has some interesting dress watches in the collection, and some even featuring?an in-house movement. For Baselworld 2016, the brand will come with a modern dressy piece, featuring a nice automatic skeletonized movement, the?Oris Artix Skeleton.The new?Oris Artix Skeleton is part of a collection composed of rather classical but contemporary watches called Artix – see all the models here. However, if all the other models have some complications – date, moon-phase indicator or a complete calendar – and?a traditional silvery white dial, this new open-worked edition plays more on the modern-side. Visible technical parts, nicely opened bri