Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Master Chronometer White Dial / Review, Price
Possibly the most handsome iteration of the Seamaster Diver 300M (discreetly) unveiled earlier this year, this white ceramic dial model is now officially in stores. Taking advantage of this long-awaited moment for many Omega fans, we're going to take a closer look at the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M with White Dial, a watch whose powerful design and technical prowess have catapulted it to cinematic fame (did we say Bond?)BACKGROUNDIn 1993, Omega launched the Seamaster Professional 300M series. Marking a strong return to the field of diver's watches, the new line was equipped with a distinctive screwed helium valve and introduced in two formats: a world-first chronograph with pushers functional to a depth of 300m, and a standard 3-hand-and-date diver with chronometer status. Ad - Scroll to continue with article An early-1990s automatic version of the Omega Seamaste

Ulysse Nardin Marine 1846, A Classical Take On The Iconic Marine Collection (Specs & Price)
Here comes?another Marine watch from Ulysse Nardin… That’s what we thought at first when we saw this latest model, and there’s nothing bad about?that. The Marine collection is pretty interesting. However, this new?Ulysse Nardin Marine 1846 is different, in the details at least, and it’s the?details that make all the difference. It’s more classic, more refined, more wearable but still?overall, very Ulysse Nardin. For the time being?we have to be satisfied with?press images?but this?is definitely a watch we need to investigate further.The Marine Collection is the cornerstone of Ulysse Nardin’s production?and serves as the?common thread between past and present. This collection is the reference point, the one that sources its DNA from?the origins of the brand, back in 1846. Indeed, for decades, Ulysse Nardin has been one of the main suppliers?of Marine Chronometers to naval commanders and merchant captains around the world,?providing innovation and prec

Introducing: The Ulysse Nardin Freak X Gumball 3000
The Gumball 3000 is no ordinary car rally. Known for its high-octane blend of luxury, adventure and extravagance, the Gumball has captivated automotive enthusiasts since 1999. This iconic road rally, featuring supercars and celebrities, is an annual celebration of breaking boundaries and living life in the fast lane over a 3,000-mile journey. To commemorate this daring event's 25th anniversary, Ulysse Nardin unveils a limited edition of a watch that was born to defy conventions too – the Freak.The 2024 edition of Gumball 3000 will lead its participants through Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Malaysia to the Singapore F1 Grand Prix held on September 22, 2024. As explained by Maximillian Cooper, Founder of Gumball 3000: “Celebrating 25 years of Gumball 3000 is a huge milestone, and partnering with Ulysse Nardin to create something truly special felt like the perfect way to mark it. Just like Gumball, the Freak X breaks the mold – it's bold, unconventional, and engineere

Event Recap: An Exclusive Evening with the Montblanc SIHH 2016 Novelties and 3 Favourites - Monochrome Watches
Recently we co-hosted an evening together with Montblanc, and our readers got to see, touch, and try on the wrist, the latest SIHH 2016 Montblanc timepieces. The Montblanc Black & White Week event, as it is dubbed, was held in the esteemed hotel New York, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. A century ago, this was the place where passengers embarked on a journey to the new world, in an era when many people, often?complete families, were about to start a new life on the other side of the ocean.?The ‘turn-of-the century” atmosphere?was the setting for the Black & White Week event, and the presentation of Montblanc’s 4810 collection. Montblanc asked me to highlight three timepieces in presentation; one ideal first watch, one typical collector’s piece and one high-end complication. Here’s an event recap and my three recommendations, however first a quick overview…?The Annual Watch FairsTo some extend you could compare the watch industry, or at least the i

Jean-Marc Pontroue on Panerai's Innovations, New Materials, COVID-19, Environment and... Experiences! - Monochrome Watches
Jean-Marc Pontroue became CEO of Panerai in 2018, bringing new ideas, energy and a more contemporary approach to the brand. Although changes within the company were inevitable, the core values and instantly recognizable aesthetics remain intact. During the digital Watches & Wonders week, I talked with Jean-Marc about Panerai's plans and challenges in 2020 during this unprecedented Coronavirus pandemic. New models will launch as planned, while others will wait until next year as the company adapts to global boutique closures, cancelled events and a big shift to a single, major fair in Geneva. With a focus on the environment, partnerships and long-term ambassadors like Mike Horn, Panerai is poised to emerge from the crisis stronger than ever with exciting new projects and innovations in the works.While the interview was conducted some weeks ago, one of the first announcements made by Panerai’s CEO could already be seen yesterday when the brand introduced a new blue dial edition