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Throwback To The Thinnest Minute Repeater, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater - Monochrome Watches
Until you have it on your wrist it's hard to appreciate just how thin the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater really is. Introduced back in 2016, it measures a mere 6.85mm thick cased up, with the complicated movement inside accounting for only 3.12mm of that. By way of comparison, a British one pound coin is 3.15mm thick! As interesting a model as it is however, it was just one of those watches that for one reason or another, we didn't get a chance to cover in detail here on Monochrome. As they say though, better late than never. So here – one year late – is our in-depth, hands-on look at the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater.World Record(s) HolderBy all accounts, the measurements quoted above are enough to decisively name the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Minute Repeater as the world's thinnest minute repeater now in production (back in the days,?Genta developed a 2.72mm repeater movement, which quickly proved unreliable). This is no doubt a very impressive feat in and o
Introducing the revamped Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Chronograph Perpetual Calendar (new dial, improved movement, ref. 5000T) - Monochrome Watches
We have always said: there are huge analogies between the luxury car industry and the watchmaking industry whether we are talking about marketing, sponsorships,?typology of collectors. In terms of products, we can also find similarities. It is extremely common for cars now to have their middle-life facelift, and this happens more and more in watches. Not entirely a new model, however slightly different from the previous version, the?Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Chronograph Perpetual Calendar goes through this process, with an improved movement (Calibre 1142QP) and a redesigned dial, becoming ref. 5000T.As said, the?Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Chronograph Perpetual Calendar is not a new watch. It has existed in the catalogue for some years and comes in 3 different editions - dark grey dial / platinum case, white dial / platinum case, white dial / rose gold. This watch was powered by one of the most sought-after chronograph movements ever created, the Lemania 27-70 (used now
Oris Aquis Date Cherry 43.5mm (Specs & Price)
There are several big name brands that offer affordable divers with pro credentials. Seiko's expansive Prospex collection and Hamilton's Khaki Navy Frogman Automatic are a couple of examples. Oris is a major player in the field and last year's Aquis Date 41.5mm Cherry Red introduced an eye-catching cherry red dial that seemed to target land dwellers. Let's be honest, many dive watches never actually see water outside of a rain shower or occasional dip in the pool. They're cool, stylish and have a rugged vibe that enthusiasts gravitate to, so the brand added some eye candy to an otherwise purpose-built piece, with the new Oris Aquis Date Cherry 43.5mm.The 43.5mm diameter of the stainless steel case of the Oris Aquis Date is well sized for a serious diver. In fact, that's the original size of the Aquis when it launched in 2011 and it has since been offered in smaller packages such as 39.5mm and 41.5mm. The style was updated in 2017 to a more refined aesthetic, but the collection has alwa
Hands-On - TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition CAW211R.FC6401 (Specs & Price)
Right in the middle of the Geneva car show, TAG Heuer has announced a global partnership deal with Gulf Oil International, one of the most legendary sponsors of motorsports. So, what happens when a brand known for its racing-car roots teams up with one of the best-known players in the automotive industry? Well, the result is the immediately recognisable blue and orange stripes applied to one of the most iconic motorsports chronographs, the square-shaped Monaco. Please meet the?TAG Heuer Monaco Gulf 2018 Special Edition.The link between Heuer (not yet TAG at that time) and Gulf, even though unofficial back then, dates back to 1971 with the launch of the movie ‘Le Mans’, starring Steve McQueen. The ‘King of Cool’ (as he’s often named today) insisted on wearing a blue dial Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 Ref. 1133B throughout the filming of the movie when he drove the famous Porsche 917K. The car bore Gulf colours, meaning light blue with orange and dark blue stripes
Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Overseas Tourbillon High Jewellery
With the festive season just around the corner, Vacheron Constantin lights up its Overseas Tourbillon with a blaze of baguette-set diamonds. First introduced to the brand's successful luxury sports Overseas collection in 2019, the Tourbillon model boasts a slim profile thanks to the incorporation of Vacheron Constantin's ultra-thin tourbillon calibre 2160. The latest Overseas Tourbillon marks a first for the collection, combining a white gold case with a signature blue dial and an opulent setting of 85 baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel, dial, and buckle.Although the Overseas Tourbillon has appeared in rose gold, this is the first time it materialises in white gold. With a diameter of 42.5mm and a thickness of 10.39mm, the white gold case has a soft iron casing ring to protect the movement from magnetism and a screw-down crown to ensure the 50m water-resistance. The juxtaposition of geometric shapes gives the case its dynamic, sporty temperament, and the signature six-sided bezel, usua
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