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Value Proposition - The Stowa Flieger Blue Limited (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
From time to time, we set our selection-mode to another level, far from our actual posh, high-end standards, with a “value proposition” watch that we think deserves to be featured, for its great design, for its great quality / pleasure / price ratio or because we simply like it. It is the case with the new?Stowa Flieger Blue Limited Edition, which basically renew the concept of the B-Uhr watches in a more contemporary (and more wearable) style. A mechanical movement, a bit of vintage pleasure and some originality with a blue dial… That’s what you’re going to have with this new Stowa.Stowa, together with some other brands (IWC, Lange, Laco and Wempe) was manufacturing watches for the German pilots during World War II, watches known by collectors under the name B-Uhren or ref.?FL23883. These pilot watches are now iconic and known all around the world by collectors. Several brands (in fact Laco, Stowa and IWC) decided to reintroduce these watch in more modern
First Look: The new Omega Constellation 41mm Meteorite Collection
One of the oldest collections in Omega’s history, the Constellation has been around since 1952 (only surpassed in longevity by the Seamaster). First a classic, elegant chronometer-rated watch, the Omega Constellation drastically changed in the 1980s with the introduction of the Constellation Manhattan distinguished by its integrated design and hallmark claws. Revived in 2019 with a feminine collection, followed in 2020 by 39mm men’s models, the range that matters today is the Omega Constellation Gent's Collection 41mm, released 4 years ago. Already appealing, with its cleverly modernised design, 5 new references now join the collection. And there’s more to these watches than just the meteorite dials.?The current Omega Constellation collection comprises a wide array of versions, ranging from compact feminine versions, including editions with a small seconds display, mid-size models for men with a 39mm diameter and, at the top of the range, slightly bolder, more technic
Montblanc Heritage Small Second Limited Edition 38 Minerva // Hands-On
Back at the SIHH 2019 last year, Montblanc introduced “Heritage”, a brand new collection of classic, slightly retro watches. Elegant, well-designed, available with desirable salmon dials, it was available from a simple 3-hander, to a surprising (and well-priced) Monopusher Chrono… And two limited but really attractive versions, a perpetual calendar or a Minerva chronograph. Now that the collection is well-established, Montblanc introduces with yet another winning combination, an ultra-limited version with steel case, salmon dial, great proportions and, the cherry on the cake, a new-old-stock, hand-finished and historic Minerva movement.People tend to miss an important point with Montblanc. Certainly, the brand is first and foremost known for its fountain pens. But it also manufactures watches… And not fashion watches, but a full range of mechanical pieces, some relatively simple and equipped with out-sourced movements, some with impressive technical content and
First Look: The new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche
An exciting partnership was struck in 2021, uniting two powerhouses obsessed with harnessing speed. The alliance between TAG Heuer and Porsche was so natural that many wondered why it had taken so long for two iconic brands sharing products with the name ‘Carrera’ to join forces. The latest model to hit the tracks is the TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche, a dashing speedster in steel or gold celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Carrera and the Porsche 911. And there’s something quite special regarding the display, with a non-linear seconds hand that mimics the acceleration of the original 1963 Porsche 911.?The story of how Jack Heuer came up with the name of his Carrera in honour of the Carrera Panamericana is ingrained in watchmaking folklore. F.A. Porsche’s 911 shares an equally legendary trajectory and could have earned its name from a remarkable achievement: reaching 0-100 km/h in just 9.1 seconds. The reality is a bit less captivating, as Porsche
Introducing The Accessible & Fully-Equipped Mido Multifort M Chronometer
The Multifort collection dates back to 1934 when Mido presented a self-winding, anti-magnetic, waterproof and shock-resistant Multifort watch that quickly became a bestseller. Mido’s modern assortment under the Multifort umbrella shares essential characteristics. The new Mido Multifort M Chronometer is here to win many fans. Well-made, fully equipped, nicely designed and accessible, this new version combines precision and high-tech watchmaking.Chronometers have been part of the Mido Multifort collection since 2018, with nine day-date models to choose from, with dials in different colours but always decorated with the vertical Geneva stripes and applied, sloping, shaped indices. The Mido Multifort M line has two references; both are sure to please those not in favour of the striped dial that, according to the brand, should remind you of the Sydney Harbour bridge suspension cables.? Ad - Scroll to continue with article