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IWC Pilots Watch UTC Spitfire Edition MJ271 ref. IW327101 - SIHH 2019 (Specs & Price)
As part of its thematic focus on Pilot’s Watches for the SIHH 2019,? IWC resurrects one of its signature complications, a device that was used in the past on pilot’s watches, the UTC for “Universal Time Coordinated” – a watch also known as the TZC for “Time Zone Corrector”. A practical?dual-time watch, which is easy to use and fitted with clever features, makes?a lot of sense in the context of a pilot’s watch. We are very pleased to see the return of this complication with the?IWC Pilot's Watch UTC Spitfire Edition MJ271.The UTC Watch by IWCBack in 1998, as part of the prolific Pilot’s Watch collection, IWC launched a new watch named the?UTC Pilot's Watch ref. 3251 (which you can see below). While the design was not surprising – clearly in the vein of the rest of the collection – the complication included in the watch was an interesting development. And don’t be fooled by the simple look of this piece, it is in fac
Valbray Oculus V01 The Devil Inside - Monochrome Watches
I am going to cover yet another one of those brands that few people are familiar with, but will most certainly appeal to the engineer in all of us. A contemporary brand launched just a couple of years ago but with true passion coursing through their veins. Besides the engineering part, one can also find a fair bit of humor in their latest iteration.The story behind the brand is almost like a what if story. What if an engineer and a designer join force? What if they decide to combine extensive experience in the luxury industry with a profound interest in watchmaking? Ad - Scroll to continue with article Well, allow me the opportunity to introduce to you; Valbray, the watchmaking brand started by C?me de Valbray and Olga Corsini. C?me de Valbray being French and Olga Corsini originating from Italy, two strong design and engineering backgrounds are intertwined. Ext
Introducing Vincent Deprez Tourbillon Classique Souscription Edition
If you read MONOCHROME on a regular basis, you should be well aware that independent watchmaking has always been one of the main topics of interest of our founder, and of most of the members of the editorial team. We’ve always been passionate about creative, soul-infused watches made by small ateliers or even one-man shows. And in this instance, we’re always keen on discovering new members of the indie scene. The latest to surface is a relatively young Frenchman named Vincent Deprez, and despite his young age, his track record is rather impressive. Today, we’ll be taking a look at his first eponymous creation, a traditional, handmade, classically designed and superbly finished watch, the Tourbillon Classique Souscription Edition.Vincent Deprez, a Frenchman now living in Geneva, had an early start with watchmaking. Always keen on working with his hands, he first thought about starting a career in watchmaking at the age of 12, when most of us dream to be pilots or movie
Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41
Last year, Tudor Watch surprised us (and by that I mean a very pleasant surprise) with a small, super clean and properly elegant watch: the Black Bay 36. We reviewed it, even our vintage guy tested it… and we loved it. This year, this same stunning look, clean and inspired, comes back in a more masculine diameter. Meet the?Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41 ref. 79540, same but different.Basically, this?Tudor Heritage Black Bay 41 ref. 79540 takes the recipe of last year’s 36mm and adapts it in the classical masculine Tudor case, meaning 41mm. This watch has a slightly different taste than the usual Black Bay. The lack of the rotating bezel actually sets the watch in a different category. No more tool, not yet dress watch… it is the perfect?definition of a casual, elegant sports watch. No useless features, just the essential, but yet a great presence on the wrist, already in 36mm. This year, the increased size brings the concept to men. Ad - Scroll to continue wit
Tudor Baselworld 2016 - Our predictions for the new Tudor watches (including a Pelagos GMT and a North Flag Chronograph) - Monochrome Watches
We did it for? this year, we also did it for?Tudor last year, and we are doing?it again now. Just because we love to play with your nerves and because we also think Tudor watches are kind of cool, here are our predictions for the Tudor Baselworld 2016 Novelties. Time prove us we were not that?bad in predicting: we imagined?the Tudor Pelagos Blue AND the Tudor Black Bay Black two years ago already – and both are now in stores. So, we have no clue if we’ll be as lucky this year but we’re sure that we’d love to see a Tudor Pelagos GMT and a Tudor North Flag Chronograph this year at Baselworld… And keep in mind: these are just predictions!Tudor Baselworld 2016 – The Tudor Pelagos GMT (with in-house movement)You certainly all know the Tudor Pelagos, the professional-oriented piece from the brand, with titanium case, ceramic bezel and 500m water resistance. On the contrary of the Heritage Black Bay, the Pelagos is more modern, more rugged but also more te