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The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 34mm
Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Selfwinding 34mm in 2020 as the smallest-sized option with mechanical movement. Since its debut, AP has expanded the range with several variations, ranging from simple stainless steel to diamond-covered pink gold versions. For 2024, Audemars Piguet added two new models to the Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 34mm series¡ªone in yellow gold and one in white gold¡ªboth adorned with special crystal sand-finished dials in yellow gold or rhodium-plated. And we have something to say about them!The monochromatic Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 34mm watches rely on texture and light rather than colour, with their hammered finish on the case and bracelet complemented by the crystal-like surface of the dial. Observing these smaller Royal Oaks, one can’t help but wonder what similar time and date models in 39mm and 41mm would look like if Audemars Piguet offered them in these sizes. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Platinum 311-93-42-30-99-001 - Introducing
The wait is over! On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing, we now know which watch is featuring the re-edition of the iconic movement Omega 321 – a movement as legendary as the Moonwatch itself. Announced earlier this year, this movement is going to equip one of the most high-end Speedy models ever. Meet the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Platinum.Some might have expected Omega to come out with something slightly different on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Moon Landing. We, at MONOCHROME, anticipated an ultra-limited version of the watch worn by astronauts on board Apollo 11 – the Speedmaster Professional 105.012. Well, what Omega is launching is slightly different, not vintage-oriented and extremely high-end marking the first time that the re-edition of the calibre 321 is implemented into the case of a watch. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Outsiders Look Inside SIHH Week - Monochrome Watches
Sometimes we at Monochrome get help, unasked and unexpectedly, and highly appreciated. Kal, a Genevan based watch lover, has supported us for a long time through Twitter. I hope many of you will support us through social media, by re-tweeting like Kal does, liking on Facebook or sharing our photos at Pinterest.?Kal not only supported us through Twitter, he also told us that he would love to share his SIHH experiences with all of you. The story perfectly describes the SIHH as an outsider’s look inside. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Allow me to preface this story with a thank you to Richemont for the event and personally to Nicolas Fermont (from Roger Dubuis) for his kind invite. In my years of infatuation with watches, it is my first time inside the hive called SIHH. Very much like Baselworld, this is a trade event - in every day speak, if you ain't
Hands-On - Patek Philippe 5396R Annual Calendar Blue Dial (Specs & Price)
Since its introduction in 2006, the?Patek Philippe 5396 Annual Calendar is amongst the most classical options in the brand’s collection. It offers a cleaner and a slightly more modern option to the conservative reference 5146, the sub-dial based Annual Calendar watch. In addition to the?existing versions, with silvery-white or grey dials (with appliques or Breguet numerals), Patek has decided to add a bit of flamboyance to this model, by giving it a rose gold case combined with a rich navy blue dial.Annual Calendars at Patek PhilippeAll in all, Patek Philippe offers no less than 3 different displays for the Annual Calendar complication. Classical, with the reference 5146 and its display based on traditional sub-dials. Modern, with the reference 5205 and its displays based on 3 windows from 10 to 2. Right in the middle sits a hybrid, a watch that relies on both the classical look of sub-dials and the more modern design offered by the windows. Balanced, slightly less conservative,
Weekly Watch Photo: Tudor Black Bay Blue - Monochrome Watches
Shortly before Baselworld started this year, we tried to predict what Tudor would be presenting at?the world’s biggest watch show. Our prediction was not spot on, however the watches presented by Tudor (the Tudor Black Bay ref. 79220B and the Tudor Ranger ref. 79910) were even better than what we imagined. Especially the Black Bay with Midnight Blue bezel. That one was ‘talk of the town’ among the watch press for the entire week that Baselworld lasts. Photographer Vincent Lions also loved this watch and immediately ordered one, when he saw the first photos appear online. Lucky for us, because he made some splendid photos that we can share with you. It was this photo, with the Tudor Black Bay in the water, that caught our attention and moreover, the drawing of how the entire set-up that was necessary to make this photo. I never knew how much work it actually is to make such a photo, and honestly, I always imagined this is often more photoshop work than old-fashioned ph