In-Depth - The Evolution of The Regulator Watch by Chronoswiss
Chronoswiss and regulators are synonymous these days. The company was the first to introduce this style on production wristwatches back in 1987 and has built a brand identity around it. That's not to say that three-hand and chronograph pieces don't exist (they're alive and well in the Sirius and Timemaster collections), but regulators have become such a specialty that the others are often overshadowed. Not resting on its laurels, Chronoswiss has modernized the style with multi-dimensional and complex dials, skeletonization and advanced complications. Today we're taking a closer look at Chronoswiss and the evolution of the regulator watch.The regulator is the signature complication that defines Chronoswiss, and that makes this brand unique.Many pieces in Chronoswiss collection bring an almost futuristic aesthetic to a design that debuted hundreds of years ago in master clocks that allowed pocket watchmakers to quickly set their timepieces. The concept is very simple - the hour, minute a

Bvlgari Serpenti Amethyst Capsule Collection: Voluptuous Ultra-Violet Vipers (Live Pics) - Monochrome Watches
Bvlgari has unleashed a trio of amethyst Serpenti watches in its latest capsule collection. The snakes represent three different Serpenti watch families – Bangle, Scaglie and Incantati – and slither into the limelight with a stunning combination of intense purple amethyst and contrasting white diamonds. The combination of different cuts of stone and settings brings the snakes to life and highlights Bvlgari's exceptional command of design and the skill of its gem-setters. A word of warning to our readers: these Serpenti watches are jewellery watches and are not equipped with mechanical movements. There is, however, a skeletonised tourbillon model of the Serpenti Incantati with a manual-winding movement.Sinuous sensuality Bvlgari is Rome's most famous jewellery Maison and is renowned for its sensual, colourful jewellery that captures Italians’ passion for beautiful design and provocation to perfection. Bvlgari's snake mascot emerged on the scene in the 1940s as a bracel

The Vintage Corner - The Underrated Hamilton Chrono-Matic Calibre 11
The Calibre 11, or Chrono-Matic (depending on the brand using it) needs no introduction anymore. It is, with its two competitors, the Seiko 6139 and Zenith El Primero, amongst the most important movements ever created. Why? Because it was part of the earliest automatic chronograph movements launched in 1969 and celebrating its 50th-anniversary last year. Surprisingly, people often think about Heuer when talking about the Calibre 11, and sometimes Breitling. Less regularly though, the name Hamilton is mentioned. And today, we'll look at how the Calibre 11/Chrono-Matic influenced a series of cool chronograph watches at Hamilton.For more details about the Calibre 11, you can read this in-depth story here, retracing the origins of the consortium and the technical details.The Hamilton Watch Company of Lancaster, Pennsylvania was America's largest pocket watch producer at the turn of the 20th century. Indeed, close to half of America's train engine drivers and railway workers – who dep

Record Results for LVMH in 2019, Strong Growth For Bvlgari and Hublot
Year after year, the publication of the annual results of LVMH is no more a surprise… Growth has become the norm for the world’s largest luxury group, which operates in multiple businesses such as fashion, wine, perfumes, selective retailing and, of course, watches and jewellery – the group is the owner of Bvlgari, Hublot, TAG Heuer, Zenith and, a recent deal, the integration of Tiffany & Co. (which will be effective mid-2020). As for 2019 results, LVMH recorded revenue of €53.7 billion in 2019, up 15%, and organic revenue growth was 10%. Impressive numbers, yet the situation has to be nuanced, depending on the business units and the regions.There’s no debating the constant growth of LVMH’s revenues, without even accounting for the recently acquired companies. Even without them, the group continues its progression both for revenues and profits – both were up 15% between 2018 and 2019, with an impressive net profit of 13% of the revenues. Bernard

Industry News: Moderate Growth for LVMH in 2024 in a Challenging Environment, Watches barely Impacted
In the context of a global decline of the luxury goods demand, LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods group, reported revenues of EUR 84.7 billion for 2024, +1% on an organic basis, after a record performance in 2023. In the fourth quarter, organic revenue growth came to 1%, accelerating with respect to the third quarter. Profit from recurring operations came to EUR 19.6 billion down 14% versus 2023. For what is our main concern here at MONOCHROME, the sales of the Watches and Jewelry Business Group are reported at EUR 10,507 million, down 2% on an organic basis. Taking a look at the breakdown of sales by regions, the performance was supported by double-digit growth in Japan (+28%, 9 % of revenues) thanks to a stronger yen, and moderate growth for the United States (+3%, 25% of revenues) and Europe (+2%, 25% of revenues) while the revenues in Asia (-11%, 28% of revenues) were affected by the uncertainties in China. Ad - Scroll to continue with article