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First Look: The New Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum
A contemporary reimagining of Chopard's 1980s St. Moritz line, the Alpine Eagle collection debuted in 2019 and swiftly became a cornerstone of the brand's sports watch lineup. Over the years, the series has expanded to include a variety of sizes, materials, and complications, solidifying its place among Chopard's offerings. This year, among its latest releases, Chopard introduces an ultra-thin Alpine Eagle in 41mm platinum. Building on the foundation of the earlier Alpine Eagle 41 XPS, this new model adds a central seconds display while maintaining the collection's signature style and featuring a striking blue dial that enhances its appeal.The new Chopard Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum is a refined evolution of the collection, housed in a 41mm platinum case with an ultra-slim 8mm profile and 100m water resistance. The distinctive round case features the signature bezel with eight screws positioned in pairs at each cardinal point. A glare-proof sapphire crystal protects the dial, while
Video Review Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer
Except if absent from the surface of the Earth for the last couple of months, all watch enthusiasts are now aware of the fact that Omega has launched a new version of its all-time classic chronograph, the Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional. More than just a basic update, the brand has changed almost everything in this 2021 edition but since we’re talking about an iconic model, the changes are subtle and perfectly controlled… You don’t mess with a cult watch! After going in-depth with the evolutions in this article, we also had the chance to have the watches in front of our camera, so here’s a video review of both the sapphire and hesalite 2021 Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master Chronometer.The Speedmaster is a crucial watch for Omega, being one of the most enduring collections and a watch that is recognized by the watch community as a true icon. Its fan-base is huge and demanding, leaving no space for errors. As such, Omega was not allowed to make the sli
Hands-on: The New Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver Is Dressed To Impress
In traditional connotation, the dress watch is what you wear to an evening event, supposedly dressed to fit the occasion, in a suit or even a tuxedo. But what if your evening is about going out to bars, restaurants, and seaside clubs, where short sleeves and sandals are more welcome? You put on a watch that fits right in, a dress diver if you will, and the new editions of the Maurice Lacroix Pontos S Diver should be one of the few stylish choices to consider.Maurice Lacroix launched the Pontos S Diver series in 2013, the company recently revealed a new 2023 model which we introduced to you a couple of weeks ago. The updated release concerns three models with 300m water resistance, two in stainless steel and one limited edition of 500 pieces in bronze. All three come in compressor-style cases of 42 mm in diameter, with twin crowns and an inner rotating bezel. This dive watch design certainly stood the test of time, but as it’s always about the details, here they are. Ad
Hands-On TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph 60th Anniversary Panda
In sports timing, few chronographs have compelling stories like the Heuer Carrera Chronograph. It was created sixty years ago and responded to changing tastes over time with numerous variations. The original Heuer Carrera Reference 2447 from 1963 looks as young as if it was born yesterday. Conceived by Jack Heuer and “designed for legible, accurate reading under any conditions,” produced by the company that made “nothing but stopwatches,” Carrera chronographs have since become iconic and responsible for how we look at and judge chronographs now. And Carrera is a great name, no matter what language you speak, so let us remember how Reference 2447, which was in the Heuer and TAG Heuer catalogues since the 1960s, got its historical identity – and status. It all started with the race Carrera Panamericana.Background – The 60th anniversary of the legendJack Heuer, in 1963 (on the right)The Carrera Panamericana in the 1950s was an open road, 3507 km car rac
Talking to Sylvain Dolla, Tissot's CEO - Monochrome Watches
Tissot is one of the oldest brands in the portfolio of Swatch Group. Founded in 1853 by Charles-Felicien Tissot and his son, Charles-emile Tissot, it was acquired by Swatch Group in 1998 and positioned as a manufacturer of robust yet affordable watches with a sporting soul. Hugely benefitting from the Group’s resources, Tissot relies on its extensive archives to create appealing watches at accessible prices. In recent years we’ve seen some strong offerings, like the Heritage 1973 Chronograph, the Seastar 2000 Professional Powermatic 80, and the smash-hit PRX Powermatic 80. All the more reason to sit down with CEO Sylvain Dolla.Sylvain Dolla, CEO of TissotXavier Markl, MONOCHROME – You took the helm at Tissot as CEO a few months ago. What surprised you at Tissot?Sylvain Dolla, CEO for Tissot – When I arrived at Tissot, I was amazed by the amount of archives the brand has been collecting since its beginning in 1853 and how it has taken advantage of these to releas
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