Hands-On - The New Omega De Ville Tresor Power Reserve (Price)
Omega unveils the first in a line of new De Ville Tresor men's watches for 2021. Previously available in three-hand & date configurations, the new 18k yellow gold Tresor model features a power reserve indicator at noon counterbalanced by a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o'clock. Following in the footsteps of its 1949 ancestor, the guiding light behind the Tresor is the combination of understated elegance with a peerless movement. The latest De Ville Tresor Power Reserve embraces both facets. The subtle vintage vibe and slim profile deliver the understated elegance we associate with the Tresor collection, while the manual-winding Master Chronometer movement guarantees the industry’s highest standard of precision, chronometric performance and magnetic-resistance.not just a pretty faceThe Tresor, launched in 1949, was Omega's proposal of a simple, three-hand watch for men in a slim case with the best-performing movement of its day. Tresor, meaning treasure, did not refer to the pre

Goodwood Members Meeting Sponsored by IWC: Passion for Historic Motorsport, Heritage, Classic Cars and.Timepieces - Event Report - Monochrome Watches
There is probably no other country in the world other than England that is able to combine class, camaraderie and community in one event with a relaxed and friendly setting. From 1949 to 1966, Goodwood Members' Meetings were run more than once a year over the 3.8km circuit at Goodwood House, the estate of Lord March, near the south coast of England. Lord March revived the event in 2014 to celebrate the atmosphere and sense of community of the historic Members' Meetings once more. It is an event exclusively for insiders, who gather in intimate, relaxed surroundings and have access to all areas. IWC Schaffhausen has been the Official Timing Partner of the event since 2015.?IWC has launched three special editions of the new Ingenieur Chronograph at this event. You will read more about these watches in coming?article.Mika Hakkinen, the Flying Finn, driving the Silver Arrow W196 Monoposto – made possible by sponsor IWC Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Your Guide to the "Dirty Dozen" - Including the Only British Member, VERTEX - Monochrome Watches
In our modern age of smartphones and wearable tech, it's easy to forget just how indispensable the humble mechanical wristwatch once was. Yet even a brief foray into the world of military watches is enough to provide a vivid reminder. Rugged, reliable and entirely fit-for-purpose, these simple timekeepers have played a critical role in the successful execution of military operations that dramatically shaped the course of modern history. Particularly during World War II, the period which we will be focusing on for the purpose of this article. Arguably the best-known such watches from this era are those of the British Military. More specifically, the Dirty Dozen.The 12 watches that compose the so-called “Dirty Dozen” – Photo by A Collected ManBackgroundChances are you're already familiar with the Dirty Dozen, or have at least heard the name. That's probably because the Dozen is amongst the most sought-after series by military watch collectors. If you're not familiar wit

Hands-On Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925 Silver 79010SG - Price
Aside from the classics that are steel, titanium, gold or platinum, watchmaking has been using multiple “innovative” materials. You can think about exotic metals such as tantalum, aluminium or bronze, or materials like ceramic, carbon fibre or even sapphire – and not even counting dozens of proprietary alloys… The story behind 925 silver is slightly different. No stranger to watchmaking, this alloy has, however, long been replaced by steel or gold to make cases, and its use is often relegated to the production of dials. This year, Tudor somehow innovates (“think different” would be more appropriate) by launching its star dive watch in a 925 silver case. And indeed, it looks rather stunning, as we’ll show in this first live encounter with the Tudor Black Bay Fifty-Eight 925.As said, 925 silver is (was actually) a familiar material in watchmaking. It was common to see pocket watches being made of solid silver, in the same vein as jewellery has be

Weekly Watch Photo - Ma?tres du Temps Chapter Two TRC in titanium - Monochrome Watches
Today’s Weekly Watch Photo features photos of the Ma?tres du Temps Chapter Two TRC, again. Back in September I already showed you some photos of the new Chapter Two TRC, photographed by Ming Thein. A few weeks ago, at SalonQP in London, I ran into Steven Holzman, founder and CEO of Ma?tres du Temps, and he told me that he had more of these beautiful photos. Since the Weekly Watch Photo is mainly about enjoying the beauty of a exquisite timepiece, photographed in a very attractive way, these photos are perfect for Monochrome’s WWP. This time we focus on the (non-DLC) titanium version of Chapter Two TRC (Triple Calendar Round). Ad - Scroll to continue with article Let’s take a step back and have a look at the beginning of Ma?tres du temps. It was 2007 when Steven Holzman founded Ma?tres du Temps, which is not so much a new watch company, but more