SIHH 2017 - Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Chronograph Perpetual Calendar Pink Gold
Back in September 2016 we told you about the launch of the revamped Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Chronograph Perpetual Calendar. An update to one of the brand's more iconic models, the new ref. 5000T boasted a re-designed dial and an improved movement. At the time however it was only available in a platinum case, unlike its predecessor which was also available in rose gold. At SIHH 2017, Vacheron Constantin completes this evolution with the official unveiling of the ref. 5000T-000R, featuring a gorgeous 18K pink gold case.The Traditionnelle Chronograph Perpetual Calendar brings together arguably two of the most practical - and sought after – complications within one highly attractive package and has been a mainstay of collectors for years. Presented in a 43mm x 12.94 case - now in your choice of platinum or 18k 5N pink gold - it is a stunning exercise in refinement both technically and aesthetically. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Comparative 3 Modern Worldtimer Watches from Vacheron Constantin, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc - Monochrome Watches
In this day and age the worldtimer is likely to be one of the most useful complications to be found in a mechanical timepiece. When?Marshall McLuhan, a Canadian professor and philosopher of?communication theory,?wrote ‘The Gutenberg Galaxy: The Making of Typographic Man’ in 1962, not many could have foreseen how McLuhan’s description of the “Global Village” would became reality. Yet, today we live in that reality as McLuhan described, ‘the globe has been contracted into a village by electronic technology’. Hence the need to know the time in various time zones of our world, at a?glance. Of course we could focus on a pluralism of devices that indicate time in more time zones, however here on Monochrome we focus on the most beautiful mechanical timepieces, and thus we have a closer look at three recent worldtimers, from three brands, which all share a design feat, namely a world map on the dial. Here are the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Worl

A Guide to the Evolution of the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch, Reference by Reference
No other watch on Earth can boast the space credentials of the Speedmaster, the one and only watch worn on the Moon. The curious fact about the Speedmaster is that it wasn't designed to go to the Moon. Nobody at Omega could have foreseen that the Speedmaster would soon be orbiting out of the Earth's atmosphere to join man on the greatest adventure of all. Born in 1957 as part of a trilogy of instrument watches, the Speedmaster was originally designed for car racers or anybody interested in measuring elapsed times with 1/5th of a second accuracy. The first chronograph of its kind to feature a tachymetre scale on the external bezel, the Speedmaster responded to an internal mandate for a sturdy, precise, waterproof watch that was reliable, legible and easy to manipulate. Today we are going to dig in deep with the Speedmaster and provide you with a compilation of the most iconic' references - and therefore the ones most coveted by collectors – that marked the evolution of this extrao

Tissot Gentleman Two-Tone Collection - Monochrome Watches
We all know that the real watch war is not waged for the throne of high complications, but for the far simpler three-hand and date models. Wristwatches are celebrating their first century of existence (they became popular after the WW1) and the idea that they are mainly a tool to accomplish a basic function (telling the time) has prevailed since then. That is the only information – along with the date – that more than 90% watch buyers are looking for. And they want it in round cases too. Once they have acquired the watch, it is going to be the only one they have and use for many years. That is why this segment of the market wants the watch to be as versatile as possible, so that they can use it on every occasion. And all that must be paired with an affordable price.This is the stark truth of the watch business, and this is why the Tissot Gentleman has a lot to offer. You can have a wristwatch made of solid gold (not gold plated), with a precise and reliable calibre and look

Live From SIHH 2019 - Christian Selmoni of Vacheron Constantin (incl. the Twin Beat) - Monochrome Watches
We continue with our live feed of videos focused on the SIHH 2019, with a closer look at one of the most impressive brands this year, Vacheron Constantin. Without revealing every single detail, the brand has released a truly astonishing watch – technical, novel, beautiful. In order to give an overview of the 2019 collection and of this new “Twin Beat” watch, we have Christian Selmoni, Style and Heritage Director at Vacheron Constantin.Apart from the usual dial/style declinations on know models, the brand brings two important watches to the SIHH 2019. The first one is an Haute Horlogerie variation of a luxury sports watch. The second is clearly everything we expect from a brand like Vacheron. Technicality, innovation, superb execution and great design… All combined in one of our highlights of the show.As explained in the video, the main highlights of 2019 for Vacheron Constantin are: Ad - Scroll to continue with article