SIHH 2018 - Davide Cerrato of Montblanc, On The New Collection - Monochrome Watches
Yesterday, we kicked off our series of videos from SIHH 2018 with Fran?ois-Henry Bennahmias, CEO of Audemars Piguet, talking us through the new collection. This morning, we are sitting down with the inimitable Davide Cerrato, Managing Director of Montblanc Watches, to learn about what has inspired the Montblanc collection this year. Not surprisingly, the 160th anniversary of Minerva is a big focus as is the theme of mountain exploration, which, as you will see in the video, has led to some truly cool, vintage-inspired pieces.In our pre-SIHH coverage, we already got hands on with several of the new models that Montblanc is debuting this year, including; the Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph and the TimeWalker Manufacture Chronograph, as well as a few others. One of my personal favourites, so far at least, is the new Montblanc 1858 Automatic Chronograph, which we got hands on with yesterday. The watch offers many of the same design elements as the highly popular 1858 Chronograph T

Events: The GMT Watch Safari, A Week of Experiences to Discover Swiss Watchmaking
To celebrate their 24th anniversary, our colleagues at GMT Magazine are organising an exclusive watch experience for 24 lucky watch enthusiasts, from October 27 to November 1, 2024, in Switzerland. This meticulously curated tour will offer a behind-the-scenes look into the heart of Switzerland’s legendary watchmaking industry. From Geneva to the historic Jura Mountains, and from Biel to Schaffhausen, the watch Safari tour promises a unique experience of horological discovery and craftsmanship.Throughout this week of discovery, participants will experience the thrill of discovery, much like a safari in the wild. It will be the chance to uncover exquisite watches, witness exceptional craftsmanship, workshops and enjoy tastings along with exclusive meetings with CEOs of various prestigious watch Maisons. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Each stop on the j

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Absolute Ti 230 - Monochrome Watches
In the United Kingdom, the summer months in journalism are often referred to as the silly season’, a period generating very little newsworthy material, with journalists relying on more frivolous news stories to fill the pages. Well, 2021 seems to have reversed that trend. With the 2020 Olympics and a flurry of novelties from watchmakers who were not able to showcase their goods at the traditional venues (Watches & Wonders and the now-defunct Baselworld watch fair), not a day goes by without a new release. Just ahead of the only live' watch fair to be held this year (Geneva Watch Days from 30 August – 3 September), Girard-Perregaux has released a version of its popular Laureato Absolute in titanium. Apart from the handsome rendition of the Laureato Absolute in this distinctive lightweight metal, there's a nice bit of synchronicity in this story. The latest Laureato Absolute models are made of Ti 230 (titanium) and come with either a gradient blue or grey dial.?Background

First Look: The Girard-Perregaux Laureato 42mm Pink Gold Sage Green and Ultramarine Blue
One of the earliest models in the so-called luxury sports watch category, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato, was released in 1975 and powered by a quartz movement. In 1984, mechanical movements found their way into this original barrel-shaped watch, and this has become the norm since the return of the watch in 2016. Now an established collection with countless variations and colours, the Girard-Perregaux Laureato range extends once more this year with the addition of two original colours – sage green and ultramarine blue – inside luxurious pink gold cases.?The design of the Laureato was set in stone back in 1975, making it one of the earliest members of the highly regarded luxury sports watch category – and while it came after the all-important Royal Oak (1972), it predates three other icons, the Patek Nautilus (1976), the IWC Ingenieur (1976) and the Vacheron 222 (1977). A classic of the genre, the Laureato was built around a shaped case with an integrated bracelet. The

Five Watches Presented in 2021 Making Full Use of Luminescence - Monochrome Watches
Some watches shine brighter than others; we all know that. And that doesn't necessarily have to be attributed to copious amounts of gems or a superbly polished case. It can also be the result of the amount and application of luminescent material. And this, quite literally, can make a watch shine brighter than any diamond, especially at night! Here's our list of five watches presented in 2021 that put Super-LumiNova to good use!Bovet 1822 Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two ReimaginedIt might be considered an unlikely candidate for a Buying Guide, but Bovet is not a brand that shies away from the unconventional. The independent watchmaker has a history of creating superb, elaborate pieces often mixing traditional crafts with contemporary design and complex movements. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Bovet 1822 Virtuoso VIII Chapter Two Reimagined, however, pushes t