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Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de vache 1955 Steel - Hands-On, Specs & Price
What you’re about to see might just be a simple change of material, but it is nevertheless great news – not only because the watch looks superb, not only because the price is significantly lower but also because it is a great strategic choice. When it was introduced back in 2015, the Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 was an immediate success. Available in platinum or in pink gold until now, today it makes its debut in the hottest of all materials: Steel!Steel… It is surprising to see how ambivalent this material is. For most watches, steel is the sensible, rational choice of material; it is much more accessible than any other material, it is solid, it is resistant to external aggressions, and it is easy to machine and finish. In short, a no-nonsense choice driven by pragmatism. But that’s for the masses… When it comes to high-end watches, steel is the exception. When it comes to non-sports watches, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin or
Tudor Royal Collection Watches (Specs & Price)
Tudor may be well known for its range of robust diver's watches – the Black Bay, Pelagos and vintage Submariner models, to name just a few examples – but 's sister brand is recalling the style of its Prince Date-Day models with the launch of the new Tudor Royal collection. Available in four size variants, several dial colours to choose from, and a steel or bi-colour case material, the Royal name has been used by Tudor once before, but now takes on a sportier, bolder personality for 2020.Tudor's Born to Dare MissionGesturing towards some design elements shared by its sibling brand, the Tudor Royal Collection has a crenellated bezel similar to the fluted bezel of the famous Oyster case, as well as an integrated five-link bracelet. Sitting somewhere between a classic and sporty watch, Tudor has made the Royal watch available globally having been exclusive to parts of the Asian market earlier this year.?Unapologetically, Tudor borrows from in the same way that it has done
Oris Aquis Lake Baikal Limited Edition // Introducing, Specs, Price
It is now well-established that Oris has a strong commitment to protecting the seas and waters around the world. While this might not be the natural mission of a watchmaker, the brand has undertaken to create watches that will help draw attention and help raise funds to support several environmental projects. See, for instance, the Oris Ocean Trilogy, the Great Barrier Reef III or the “Clean Ocean” Edition. Today, the brand has a new special project watch, dedicated to preserving?the world's largest source of freshwater, ?the “Baikal”. Meet the new Oris Aquis Lake Baikal Limited Edition.Oris's mission to protect water moves to SiberiaWater is “the source of life” and, in our mission of protecting the environment, water plays a crucial role. It is thus vital to take care of water in general, whether to clean the oceans, to protect the poles or to make sure people can access clean water. According to a joint report by the World Health Organization and
A Closer Look at the Ulysse Nardin Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon (Video, Live Photos, specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
Right after Baselworld 2016, we shared?with you a video interview, where the CEO of Ulysse Nardin,?Patrik P. Hoffmann, was explaining the importance of the Marine Collection in the brand’s portfolio. Indeed, this collection is the best-seller of the brand and is, this year, celebrating its 20th anniversary. In this video, we already introduced to you the superb and complex commemorative watch, the?Ulysse Nardin Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon. It’s time for us now to have a closer look at this surprising watch, with a unique marine-oriented display.The actual Marine Collection by Ulysse Nardin is actually all about the DNA of the brand. Indeed, it looks at the roots of the manufacture, at a time when Nardin was creating?some of the best marine chronometers available, more than a century ago. The collection is still nowadays focused on precision, reliability and legibility, with a design that is clearly inspired by what makes a marine chronometer. Launched in 1996, this collect
Introducing 2 new Vacheron Constantin Malte, the Malte Moon Phase and Power Reserve & Malte Tourbillon Openworked in pink gold - Monochrome Watches
Vacheron Constantin, a manufacture nearly as old as the concept of Swiss watchmaking (260 years of continuous activity… no less), is also a sort of father for?the?barrel-shaped watches known as tonneau cases, a now popular shape that they introduced first in their collection in 1912. This style, strongly inspired by?Art-Deco spirit, is both extremely traditional?and far from the classical round cases, giving it a certain “old elegance”. This is expressed in the collection with the?Vacheron Constantin Malte, which, this years, receives two new iteration, the?Malte Tourbillon Openworked now in pink gold and the brand new?Malte Moon Phase and Power Reserve.The?Vacheron Constantin Malte Moon Phase and Power ReserveThe first of the two is a proper novelty, as until now, the Vacheron Constantin Malte only had a small second version or highly?precious?tourbillons. This year, VC adds a interesting edition, with just the right amount of complication to be attractive but to sta
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