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Introducing: The New Moritz Grossmann Benu Heritage Power Reserve Salmon
The brand Moritz Grossmann comes from the renowned German watchmaker Carl Moritz Grossmann, who founded the original company in 1854. Today, Moritz Grossmann is one of the few watch manufacturers based in Glashutte that keeps the German watchmaking tradition alive along with the neighbouring A. Lange & Sohne, Glashutte Original, Nomos, etc. We recently reviewed the Moritz Grossmann Power Reserve Vintage, a stylish watch that perfectly blends classic elegance, contemporary aesthetics and technological innovation. Today we are happy to present another Grossmann creation, the Benu Heritage Power Reserve Salmon, with a slightly different look and feel.Moritz Grossmann watch designs, the Benu Heritage family included, are characterized by clean lines, refined dials, and balanced proportions, and the new Benu Power Reserve Salmon is exemplary. The three-part stainless steel case measures 41mm in diameter and 11.65mm high. It features a delicate filigree bezel that turns attention to the
Buying Guide - Our Top 10 MoonPhase Watches for Women
The Moon phase function is the simplest and most prevalent astronomical complication. It is also one of the most attractive and bewitching of complications, a reminder of the beauty and mystery of our neighbouring satellite. Considered more of an aesthetic choice than a complication of intrinsic utility, moon phase watches have become a perennial favourite with their miniature recreations of the different phases of the Moon displayed in an aperture on the dial. So, take a look at our A-V Top Ten moon phase models and get ready to be moonstruck by their beauty – both superficial and mechanical – and in some cases, by their astronomical prices!?A Lange & Sohne Little Lange 1 Moon PhaseAs Germany's most prestigious watchmaker, A. Lange & Sohne brings all its mechanical and aesthetic codes to this beautiful moon phase watch for women.? Fitted with a moon phase complication that will not need correcting for 122.6 years, the Little LANGE 1 also features the brand's hallma
IWC Big Pilot's Watch Heritage Bronze IW501005 - Review (Specs & Price)
Few watches can claim to be real icons. The IWC?Big Pilot's Watch is definitely one of them. This WWII-inspired pilot’s watch needs no introduction anymore. Of course, the one that everybody knows is the classic black dial version with white indices (Ref. IW500912). But there are more editions offered by the brand – including my favourite, the “Le Petit Prince” ref. IW500916 – with or without complications. Recently, the brand added a new, vintage-like subcollection in the Big Pilot line dubbed “Heritage”, which includes the watch we’re about to review, the?IWC Big Pilot's Watch Heritage Bronze IW501005. Patina is about to hit the sky!BackgroundIn 2002, IWC launched a watch that would later become a true cornerstone in the collection, a watch that many praised and loved, a watch that would define IWC as a true pilot’s watch manufacture: the Big Pilot. The first edition – the standard black dial version, Ref.?IW5002 – was
The New Hublot Watches of Watches & Wonders 2021 - Monochrome Watches
Following the LVMH Watch Week 2021, Hublot is taking part for the first time in Watches & Wonders Geneva. As part of the novelties for this digital event, we have full sapphire and high jewelry versions of the Big Bang Integral Tourbillon, a zesty yellow Big Bang Unico and a ceramic trio for the Big Bang Sang Bleu. Here's a round-up of the brand’s releases for 2021.Hublot Big Bang integral tourbillon full sapphireHublot has acquired quite an expertise in the working of sapphire. On the occasion of Watches & Wonders 2021, the brand releases a full sapphire version of the Big Bang Integral. A limited edition of 30 pieces, the watch is powered by the automatic and skeletonized HUB6035 calibre regulated by a flying tourbillon. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Quick Facts:?sapphire case and bracelet - 43mm x 15.25mm - water-resistant to 30m - automa
The most talked about travel watches presented at Watches & Wonders
Watches & Wonders 2022 saw the MONOCHROME team travelling to Geneva again, which was a real joy to experience. After more than two years of pretty much not being able to go anywhere, it was an absolute pleasure to meet up at the Palexpo in Geneva, visit brands, meet people and just, talk face to face again. Perhaps with this in mind, several brands catered to this very occasion and launched new watches dedicated to travelling across multiple time zones. Here are some of the most talked-about watches we’ve seen presented during Watches & Wonders 2022, from the value-for-money kind, to the ultra-complex kind, and everything in between.Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Travel time 5326GPatek Philippe has gone down the vintage path for the new Annual Calendar Travel Time 5326G, and it looks surprisingly well. The white gold case is decorated with a Clous de Paris pattern on the movement container (yes, it runs the side of the entire caseband). The caseback and lugs are one integ