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Basel news: Chopard - Monochrome Watches
Chopard Elton John CollectionChopard released no less than 6 new watches in the weeks before Baselworld. For me only 2 of the 6 are interesting, as the other 4 are ladies models. Although… one of the ladies models really jumps out, because it’s made for a man. the Chopard Elton John Collection. ICE, ICE, BABY… that’s some serious bling-bling. Luckily (for me) Chopard also releases two?very interesting watches. The first is the new L.U.C Twist that will be available in 18ct rose or white gold. The white gold model has a black dial and white gold dauphine hands, the rose gold model come with a silver dial and rose gold hands. The 41 mm case, 10 mm thick, is water resistance to 30 meters and has two saphire crystals (front and back). This classic dress watch has a not so classic size and crown position; 41 mm being relatively large and the crown is positioned at 4 o’clock. It comes on a hand-sewn brown or black alligator leather with a pin buckle in matching
The Sustainable Cedric Bellon CB01 GMT x Ace
Sustainability is a big thing in today’s society, and rightfully so as we’re heading in the wrong direction very fast when it comes to our beloved Planet Earth. The shift towards more environmentally friendly and sustainable ways of living also found its way into the watchmaking industry, with various brands doing their best to push back waste and pollution in whichever way they can. Through a wide range of programs or new production initiatives, carbon footprints are cut down and waste is transformed into resources. This strategic push has motivated watch designer Cedric Bellon to create the most sustainable watch available to date. Ace Jewelers, a Dutch watch and jewellery retailer led by Alon Ben Joseph and his family, has embraced this concept to create a special edition watch, the Cedric Bellon CB01 GMT x Ace Jewelers.Cedric Bellon, Watch Angles & Ace JewelersDesigner Cedric Bellon is quite a well-established name within the watchmaking industry, even though people
Cuervo Y Sobrinos Robusto Winston Churchill Limited Edition specs, price
Sensual Latin atmospheres, gorgeous scenery, high-quality rum in one hand, and a Robusto cigar in the other. A picture that couldn't be more at home when it comes to the Caribbean island of Cuba. It was also one of the favorite travel destinations of Winston Churchill, the British politician who was always pictured smoking a cigar, preferably those of Cuban origin. The Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Churchill Limited Edition honors the man and his predilection for Havana tobacco.The Latin roots of? Swiss watch manufacturer Cuervo y Sobrinos shine through in almost the entire portfolio of watches. With collections like the Historiador and Buceador, it’s not only reflected in the name of the model but embedded in the suave design of the case and dials. The Cuervo y Sobrinos Robusto Winston Churchill Limited Edition illustrates this perfectly. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Pre-SIHH 2014: Introducing the Montblanc TimeWalker Extreme Chronograph DLC - Monochrome Watches
Ten years ago, in 2004, Montblanc introduced the very first timepieces of the new TimeWalker ‘family’ of watches. Immediately recognizable, with its 43mm large case, the beautifully shaped lugs, its thin bezel and the and large and clean dial, the characteristic Arabic numerals and the lancet-shaped hands. Montblanc celebrates the 10th anniversary with a pitch-black new member of TimeWalker family, the TimeWalker Extreme Chronograph DLC.What might seem like the “black sheep” of the family is actually a very well respected family member, as it features all of the above design and style elements of the TimeWalker collection. The TimeWalker Extreme Chrono DLC adds to that a the blackest DLC coating possible, named “Black 4”, and a super strong strap from Montblanc’s own leather department.The strapThe strap’s inside is made of black Vulcarbone? cautchouc (some sort of treated rubber), which gives the wristband extreme strength and flexibilit
Introducing: The Dark Blue TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Chronograph
Long associated with motorsport, TAG Heuer keeps maintaining its racing heritage with its emblematic Carrera and Monaco collections. Born in 1969 and one of the most symbolic chronograph watches in modern history, the latter has been a canvas for innovation in recent years, including a complex and bold split-seconds version a few months ago. With the 2024 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix just around the corner, and without much surprise, TAG Heuer treats with a new iteration of its modern Monaco Skeleton Chronograph, now in dark blue with a black DLC titanium case.?Released exactly a year ago, during the 2023 Monaco GP, the Monaco Skeleton Chronograph was the first attempt in a very long time of TAG Heuer to bring an openworked version of its emblematic squared chronograph, at least in the classic collection. Now joined by the far more complex, even bolder and pricier rattrapante edition, the Monaco Skeleton represents the futuristic side of the collection – rest assured, the all-time