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Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Satin-Polished // Introducing
No watch enthusiast can overlook Bvlgari’s hegemony of the ultra-thin category. The formula is simple: 5 stunning watches, 5 world records, 1 great design. Not only is the Octo Finissimo a demonstration of mechanical savoir-faire but it is also a treaty of modern design. Until now, the “simplest” of the watches in this collection, the Automatic model, has been available in titanium, stainless steel and rose gold, all with a sandblasted finish. Now, the brand adds a luxurious touch with the new Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Satin-Polished Collection.With these new models in the ever-growing (and always surprising) Octo Finissimo collection, don’t expect multiple design or mechanical changes. The ingredients are still the same: the same angular case; the same ultra-flat luxury sports watch concept; the same paper-thin automatic movement; and the same bracelet/strap. Whereas most brands introduce new dial colours to spruce up an existing? model, Bvlgari refreshe
Hands-On With the Elegant Yet Accessible Longines Presence Heritage
The Heritage collection is, without a doubt, one of my favourites in the Longines range, and for many years I have enjoyed sharing my admiration whenever the topic came up. The history of this truly great brand dates back to 1832, with vast archives to dive into. Thus, for the Heritage Collection, there are plenty of delightful models to replicate or serve as inspiration to please today’s customers. The Longines Presence Heritage, a slightly overlooked model (to say the least), honours the brand’s past and present with this lovely reference in rose gold. And there are many things to talk about regarding the design, but it’s also one of the best value proposition models the brand has to offerOne of the particularities that contribute to my appreciation for Longines is the meetings I had over the years with Walter von Kanel, who worked at the company for over 30 years before retiring from the post of president at the age of 79. I could say he was responsible for teachin
The Laine x CronotempVs "Silver Spur" Collectors Edition - Monochrome Watches
We've recently covered the gorgeous Laine Watches V38 by Switzerland-based Finnish watchmaker Torsti Laine. And lo and behold, two weeks later, a press release about a unique collaboration project lands in our inbox. The CronotempVs Collectors, an online watch collecting community focusing on very limited watch projects, joins forces with Torsti Laine and introduces the Silver Spur.With 16 projects under its belt since it was founded in 2009, CronotempVs Collectors have a dedicated following that gets a say in each project. Past projects include collaborations with Urwerk, Habring2, Ressence and Chopard.It won’t come as a surprise for those familiar with Torsti Laine's work, but this unique collaboration piece is another stunning-looking watch. Laine Watches currently offers four different models, three of which are based on the Gelidus concept, and one is the Laine Watches V38, which we covered only weeks ago. The Gelidus range, which translates to Ice Cold or Frosty in Latin, c
Interview: The Return of L.Leroy Watches and What To Expect in the Near Future
Named after the illustrious 18th-century watchmaker Charles Leroy, L.Leroy was acquired in 2004 by Miguel Rodriguez, founder of the Festina Group. If the brand has been dormant for a number of years now, it is preparing its comeback. To whet our appetite about what is to come, L.Leroy is presenting a unique piece for the 2023 edition of the Only Watch charity auction. Hugo Lesizza, International Sales and Marketing Manager of the brand, tells us more about what to expect in the near future.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME – L. Leroy is donating a watch to Only Watch 2023, which announces the return of the brand which had been dormant for a while now. What is your strategy to revive this illustrious name??Hugo Lesizza, L.Leroy – The Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon unique piece for Only Watch is the first step marking the rebirth of L.Leroy after almost a decade of dormancy. And it's back on the watchmaking scene with a project perfectly in line with its DNA, which boasts over 230
De Rijke Watches & Co. Amalfi Series I - a Drivers Watch with a Rotating Case - Monochrome Watches
A category not often touched upon, as eligible entries are few and far between, are driver's watches. Seasoned watch geeks or serious collectors might recall the Vacheron Constantin Historique American 1921, or even the MB&F HM8 Can-Am. However, we might have a more affordable solution to driving, preferably fast, and not having to take your hand off the steering wheel. Introducing Dutch start-up De Rijke Watches & Co.’s Amalfi Series I.Straddling his vintage Vespa moped, Laurens de Rijke travelled through eastern Europe right after graduating as an industrial engineer from the Technical University of Delft, the Netherlands, along with some friends. During his adventures, he stumbled upon a local flea market. Meandering through the stalls, he spotted a vintage mechanical Vostok which he bought to keep track of time while riding his Vespa. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
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