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Dead Second a.k.a. Seconde Morte for Deadly Precision - Monochrome Watches
Watch collectors and aficionados are used to looking at the nearly continuous sweep of a second hand around the dial to distinguish a mechanical timepiece from quartz watches. In a mechanical watch the second hands moves forward in increments of a fraction of a second depending on the frequency of its balance. Yet, dead second watches (also called dead beat second or seconde morte in French) mark the second with discreet jumps between them, just like quartz watches. A Technical Perspective?looks into this rare, smart and mechanically sophisticated functionality.Upclose with the Jaeger-Lecoultre Geophysic with dead second (true second), a reedition in tribute to a rare chronometer manufactured in 1958, the first international geophysical year. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Alice: How long is forever?' White Rabbit: Sometimes, just one second.'How long does
Hands-On: The Polo-and-Racquet-made Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic
Hublot has always been associated with the fusion of disparate materials, starting with Carlo Crocco's surprising cocktail of a gold case and rubber strap on board the flagship Classic Original. Hublot's latest watch dedicated to tennis legend Novak Djokovic takes the “art of fusion” to unimaginable levels and even slips in the much-desired sustainability card. The new Big Bang Unico is literally made from the very materials that have accompanied the Serbian ace on his warpath to secure 24 Grand Slam titles. Introducing the Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic, the world's first watch made from the tennis player's used (and recycled) Lacoste polos and Head tennis racquets.Novak Djokovic, an Olympic gold medalist, tennis GOAT (Greatest of All Time) and holder of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, is one of the most exciting players today. Now working together, Hublot and Djokovic (who was associated with Seiko before) decided the watch had to have a sustainable component and be incredib
Interview - Hind Seddiqi on the 2021 Edition of Dubai Watch Week
During Dubai Watch Week, we interviewed Hind Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Director General of the event and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer of Seddiqi Holding. A key event in the region and the global watch calendar, Dubai Watch Week held its fifth edition from 24 -28 November 2021. Like previous editions, it was held at the Gate in the heart of Dubai’s financial district with over 45 watch brands exhibiting under the umbrella “Reunited for a Moment in Time.”?The Dubai Watch Week is an initiative of Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, one of the leading watch retailers in the Middle East (and globally), with a portfolio of over 50 luxury watch and jewellery brands across over 70 locations in the UAE.Hind Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Director General of Dubai Watch Week, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Seddiqi HoldingXavier Markl, MONOCHROME - Thanks for having us for this spectacular fifth edition of the Dubai Watch Week. Can you tell us about the origins of the
Baselworld 2021 Postponed, Won't Be Held in January 2021
While Spring has come to Switzerland, the sky over the town of Basel remains cloudy and grey as the (sad) story continues. Already under pressure after the departure of Swatch Group, followed by the exodus of multiple other exhibitors and coupled with the current sanitary crisis, MCH, the owner of Baselworld, was forced to cancel its 2020 edition. This was followed by a series of announcements when some of the major exhibiting brands ( , Patek, Tudor, Chopard and LVMH among others) announced their decision to leave the show after?disagreements regarding the refund policy. This, incidentally, had to have an effect on the 2021 edition of the Basel-based fair. And indeed, it does, as MCH Group “has taken the decision not to hold Baselworld 2021” originally planned for January 2021… Postponed or cancelled? The Group still studies options.The fact is that the Geneva-based Watches & Wonders fair, held by the Federation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) with the backing of Ri
Introducing the Vacheron Constantin Maitre Cabinotier Perpetual Calendar Regulator - Monochrome-Watches
Creating a piece unique usually means changing colours or materials of the case and dial, or having a new shape. That’s the case with almost all the unique watches made for Only Watch 2015. With the?Maitre Cabinotier Perpetual Calendar Regulator, Vacheron Constantin goes one step further (in fact, dozens of step further). With this kind of watch, VC?shows its?expertise in creating exclusive and original calibers providing a highly specific result, a proper unique watch, with a unique complication, unique movement and unique design. Let’s have a first look at the?Vacheron Constantin Maitre Cabinotier Perpetual Calendar Regulator.This new timepiece is?part of Vacheron Constantin's Ma?tre Cabinotier collection composed of exclusive timepieces – and that includes no less than THE most complicated watch in the world, the recently revealed Vacheron Constantin Pocket Watch ref. 57260. Seeing a grande maison like Vacheron going back to the actual roots of high-end watchmaking
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