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Zenith El-Primero Pilot/Diver 3019PHC - Monochrome Watches
The watch we will show you today launches a new section here at Monochrome. A section exclusively focused on vintage watches. Why exclusively, and why vintage, you might wonder? Vintage watches are the watches of days gone by since they were manufactured in an era when mechanical was the only way to go. These timepieces were designed and manufactured mainly to fulfill their specific functions. They were luxury items; they were symbols of status; but mainly and most importantly the vast majority of them were created to serve a certain purpose, in a world in need of accurate time-keeping instruments. The submariner was actually used by divers, recreational and professional alike. The Omega Speedmaster helped the astronauts of Apollo XIII to return back home. The IWC Mk XI was used by the British and Commonwealth Navigators to find their way through dead reckoning navigation. The Breitling Navitimer was actually employed by civilian pilots to calculate basic parameters of their flight,
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Ceramic-and-Titanium 210.92.44.20.01.001 (Specs & Price)
Last year, Omega took a deep breath and plunged into one of its most iconic collections, the Seamaster Diver 300M – a 25-year-old icon, worn by none other than 007 himself (hence its nickname, the “James Bond Watch“) positioned as the entry-level watch to Omega’s divers. The 2018 model was an instant hit, which offered great value for the money and superb mechanics/construction. As a preview of the 2019 collection, Omega introduces a stealth version in black ceramic and titanium – but be sure to read the rest of the article, as it has more than just new materials to show.This new?Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Ceramic-and-Titanium appears, at first, just a new combination of materials – both dear to the brand, which has been playing with ceramic a lot these past few years (think Speedy DSOTM or Seamaster PO Deep Black). Thus, indeed, the new SM300 is bringing a new dark style and some materials that we haven’t seen before on this model. This would
Video - All The New 2022 Bulgari Octo of Geneva Watch Days Explained
As one of the main initiators of the Geneva Watch Days, the second most important watch fair of the year that we attended last week, Bulgari somehow has a mission to come up with big news… And they did, with close to 10 new models introduced during this cool and relaxed watch event. Of course, this event was the perfect time for us to sit down with the always enthusiastic CEO of the brand, Jean-Christophe Babin, in order to show us these new models and explain everything there is to know. From the impressive Octo Finissimo Skeleton 8 Days, the new gold editions of the Octo Finissimo Automatic or Chronograph, but also the exclusive and original Octo Finissimo Sejima collaboration, we tell you everything there is to know about Bulgari’s latest creations. And they don’t disappoint! For more details about the brand, please visit bulgari.com. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Revolution Online's Cartier forum started one year ago today - Monochrome Watches
Usually it’s no ‘biggy’ when a forum exists one year, however we from Monochrome have become fan of the Cartier forum at Revolution Online. To celebrate this we listed our favorite posts for you!Revolution Online’s Cartier forum is a magnificent place where you can read and learn a lot about the brand. Most people think of the Tank Francaise or Santos 100 when talking about Cartier watches, as well as old Tank ‘vermeille’. It was Cartier moderator GEO, who tought me there is soooo much more to Cartier’s watch history. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Cartier has an incredible rich history when it comes to watches. Not only the gorgeous Collection Prive Cartier Paris (or CPCP) that was replaced by the Fine Watchmaking Collection. Some even say that Cartier made the very first wrist watch ever, with the Santos Dumont.G
Introducing The Chopard Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition Desert Race
Chopard's latest Mille Miglia GTS Power Control fuses three big trends in watchmaking today: firstly, it is a collaboration piece with Bamford; secondly, it plays with contemporary bead-blasted and frosted textures; and thirdly, it has an incredibly long name! Christened the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control Bamford Edition Desert Race, this latest collaboration has been conceived by Geroge Bamford as the off-road cousin of the Mille Miglia. A limited edition of 50 watches, the Bamford makeover gives the watch an edgy, gritty, contemporary spirit.As our readers know, Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (co-president of Chopard) has been involved as the official timekeeper, partner and competitor of the famous Italian Mille Miglia race for 36 years. A daunting open-road race held between 1927 and 1957, the Mille Miglia made history thanks to some of the greatest racing cars piloted by the bravest drivers of the day. The event returned in 1977 as the Mille Miglia Storica, a classic car event eligible
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