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Introducing The New Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin
Piaget‘s watches across all the collections often embody bold and creative designs, admired by the public. Still, the brand’s watchmaking history is rooted in creating original and high-precision movements. Since 1874, the manufacture has been producing movements for its watches, and it has been a supplier of the most complex “engines” for many eminent watch brands in Switzerland. For connoisseurs and amateurs alike, Piaget is often synonymous with ultra-thin mechanical movements. The Piaget Polo collection started its life as a sporty alternative but recently moved into ultra-thin watchmaking with the Polo Skeleton. It is now joined by a new high-end model, the Piaget Polo Perpetual Calendar Ultra-Thin.?In 1979 Piaget introduced the Polo, a sporty-chic watch equipped with a 7P quartz calibre. The Polo was a must-have piece in the 1980s and has become the symbol of refined style, a subtle sense of beauty, and a luxurious lifestyle. The Polo collection evolved ov
A Complete Guide to the Regulating Organ - Monochrome Watches
The regulating organ of a watch is certainly amongst the most important parts. It is what defines the speed at which the watch will run – and because time is defined by rules, this speed has to be controlled with great care, in order to have the most accurate watch possible. The?regulating organ can take several forms, it can use several materials, it has been a field for innovations since watchmaking exists and overall, it is a crucial element of a watch. Here is a guide to understand the?regulating organ of a watch.The balance wheel and hairspring represent the regulating organ of the watch. The balance wheel works in conjunction with the escapement. The escapement gives impulses to the balance wheel. In return it is regulated by the balance. The oscillations of the balance wheel regulate the flow of time and is therefore critical for the accuracy of the watch. Each swing of the balance allows the gear train to advance a set amount. Its role is similar to that of a pendulum in
Oris Aquis Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
Oris is well known for creating high-quality watches with classical but pleasant design, all with an interesting price tag. Of course, we’re not talking about dream machines but the watches Oris produces are clearly to be considered for anyone seeking for a solid, well designed and reliable mechanical watch. Many collections exist, including racing chronographs or pilot watches, but the most famous series of watches concerns diving. Here is a new iteration, made jointly with the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) to help protect and preserve the Great Barrier Reef: the?Oris Aquis Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II.The?Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II is based on one of the most successful watches made by the brand: the Aquis, a robust, efficient, well constructed dive watch, with a rather classical look. We’ve been testing it here?and our reaction was surprisingly good, knowing how snob the Monochrome-Watches team can be. The Oris Aquis is a perfect
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Single Flying Tourbillon (Specs & Price)
What happens when legends collide? Especially when those legends are in different fields. Last year, Roger Dubuis, Lamborghini and Pirelli joined forces, and their unique partnership created the racing-inspired Excalibur Spider Pirelli Double Flying Tourbillon. The skeleton timepiece was not only a technically impressive watch with twin tourbillons front and centre, it also sported a rubber strap created from a Pirelli tyre that was actually used in a professional race. The watch helped connect the Roger Dubuis brand with high-performance motorsports and provided both racing fans and watch enthusiasts with an exciting and exclusive product. Roger Dubuis and Pirelli are back again this year with a new Excalibur Spider Pirelli, but this time with just one single flying tourbillon.Immediately after the Monaco F1 Grand Prix earlier in May, Roger Dubuis introduced the second season of the Excalibur Spider Pirelli with a digital launch. The strap, once again created from a race-driven Pirell
First Look: The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche
An exciting partnership was struck in 2021, uniting two powerhouses obsessed with harnessing speed. The alliance between TAG Heuer and Porsche was so natural that many wondered why it had taken so long for two iconic brands sharing products with the name ‘Carrera’ to join forces. The latest model to hit the tracks is the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche, a dashing speedster in steel or gold celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Carrera and the Porsche 911. And there’s something quite special regarding the display, with a non-linear seconds hand that mimics the acceleration of the original 1963 Porsche 911.?The story of how Jack Heuer came up with the name of his Carrera in honour of the Carrera Panamericana is ingrained in watchmaking folklore. F.A. Porsche’s 911 shares an equally legendary trajectory and could have earned its name from a remarkable achievement: reaching 0-100 km/h in just 9.1 seconds. The reality is a bit less captivating, as Porsche