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First Look: Three New AP Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked 41mm
Audemars Piguet powerfully demonstrates the theory that two is better than one in the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked, a coveted collector’s model with two balance wheels for increased chronometric precision and viewing pleasure. Following the recently released 37mm tone-on-tone gold version, AP proposes a trilogy of 41mm models in steel, black ceramic and 18k yellow gold cases paired with contrasting tones for the openworked architecture of calibre 3132.Introduced in 2016, the Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked ref. 15407 (explained by former AP CEO F.H. Bennahmias) was an updated version of the already very admired and sought-after calibre 3120, revealed in all its splendour inside the skeletonised Openworked Selfwinding ref. 15305. Still skeletonised, the 2016 model was given a dynamic boost with its double balance wheel escapement. Providing twice the viewing pleasure front and back, the double balance calibre 3120 was essentially developed to increase the ch
Audemars Royal Oak Offshore Black Ceramic Beast
The ROO Beast in black ceramic… This is it. No need to tease you; you’re looking at the very first iteration of the classic, 1993-inspired version of the Royal Oak Offshore made entirely of black ceramic, from case to bracelet. And not only were we already very enthusiastic about the return of this watch two years ago – in a slightly updated version, technically at least – but seeing it now clad in this full-black, monochromatic look… Well, it is quite something indeed. Meet the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm Black Ceramic ref. 26238CE, which celebrates the 30th anniversary of the disruptive watch launched in 1993?by the Le Brassus-based manufacture.?Image by www.phillips.comA very short reminder. The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, also known as the ROO or the Beast (in its first incarnation), was born in 1993 as an answer to the steady decline in sales of the classic Royal Oak. It was a watch to answer the needs o
Bvlgari Bvlgari Aluminium GMT (Hands-On, Price)
Slowly but surely, lockdowns are being eased. The prospect of travel is back on the agenda, which in our watch community is synonymous with GMT and world time watches. Scheduled for launch in September, Bvlgari introduces a GMT version of its Bvlgari Bvlgari Aluminium watch decked out in a crisp navy blue, red and white uniform.? Following the welcome revival of the Aluminium last year, this new GMT fleshes out the collection and joins the automatic time-and-date and the chronograph models presented during Geneva Watch Days 2020. Following suit, the latest Aluminium watch is pitched as an entry-level model and hopes to catch the eye of the next generation of Bvlgari fans.With seven world records for its ultra-thin Octo Finissimo watches attained in just seven years, Bvlgari's role as one of the most innovative and exciting watchmakers on the scene today is incontestable. Beyond the watchmaking prowess displayed in these lean mechanical marvels, Bvlgari has always known how to seduce th
A Guide to the different types of Calendar Watches - Monochrome Watches
Horology is a child of astronomy. Ever since man wondered about the passage of time, the schedule of our lives has been shaped by the movement of heavenly bodies. Time was measured by the sun, the moon and the stars. Their regulated and measurable cycles lead to the creation of most calendars. Early mechanical clocks aimed at reproducing these cycles and beyond hours, they showed the date, days of the week, months, moon phases, zodiac signs and other astronomical indications. Today, calendars made their way on the wrist, highly practical and reckoning days inside some of the most exquisite watches. Here is a complete guide to all the forms of calendar watches, from the simple date to the extremely complex secular calendars.A calendar is a system of organizing days by periods of time. Its purpose is to record time and to organize agricultural, social, religious or administrative activities. The different measures of time available were originally the day, the month (lunar month) and the
A different perspective on the Bovet Monsieur Bovet Turquoise
In a world that seemingly goes mental from time to time, it's worth trying to keep a clear focus on things. The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-018 Tiffany is out of reach for pretty much all of us, and prices for the Oyster Perpetual with Turquoise dials have been pushed to ridiculous heights. The watch world tends to sway back and forth between reference numbers, colours, materials, complications and whatever you can differentiate in a watch. With Turquoise blue (or Tiffany if you will) gearing up fast to become one of 2022's hottest colours, it made me wonder what alternatives are out there. One such watch is the recently introduced Bovet Monsieur Bovet Turquoise, a spectacular piece by the Swiss independent watchmaker.If we talk about colour, our Managing Editor has recently mentioned the shifting trend towards brighter, more frivolous colours. Along with various other watches, this Bovet follows that trend to the letter. It was presented a little while ago, even before the whole