Buying Guide - 10 Cool Chronographs of Baselworld 2018
After our Top Ten countdown of?the best Dive watches, the best GMT watches and the best Tourbillon watches of Baselworld 2018, it’s time to focus on one of the most important and popular categories:?chronographs. This edition of the Basel Watch Fair proved, yet again, that the chronograph can be morphed into any style: elegant, sporty, modern, vintage, affordable, exclusive. So here is our eclectic selection of the Ten coolest chronographs introduced at Baselworld 2018.Bell & Ross?BR 03-94 R.S.18 – The Most Racing-OrientedThe new year means a new Formula 1 season, and that means new Renault F1-inspired watches for Bell & Ross. After the R.S.16 and the R.S.17 watches, it’s now time for the R.S.18 collection. And what’s better than a chronograph to celebrate racing… The new?Bell & Ross?BR 03-94 R.S.18 is again a bold, colourful watch, with various F1 design elements (carbon fibre dial, Renault F1 yellow accents, tachymeter scale) but the concept

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grand Complication Split-Seconds Chrono
In 2015, with the presentation of the reference 57260, Vacheron Constantin sent a message to the watchmaking industry by stealing the title of the ‘most complicated watch’ from Patek Philippe. Today, Vacheron Constantin introduces its most complicated wristwatch to date, officially fitted with 24 complications – a response to Patek’s GrandMaster Chime with 20 complications? Of course, it would be hard to state that one watch is better or more complex than the other; one complication does not necessarily equal another complication, and to be honest, it does not really matter But still, the introduction of such a complex watch marks an exciting moment in watchmaking.?The creation of such complex timepieces, with multiple functions and displays, is always an event in itself and an authentic challenge that only a very exclusive group of brands is capable of undertaking. The Vacheron Constantin Grand Complication Split-Seconds Chronograph – Tempo is a beast of

Montblanc Star Roman Carpe Diem Special Editions (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
The Montblanc Star collection is certainly not widely coveted, at least less than the recent creations, like the Heritage Chronometrie collection or the high-end Villeret creations. In fact, this collection is older than its siblings but it’s not void of interest. It’s even a interesting choice for those looking for a?traditional and classical design, with an elegance suitable for an everyday use. In order to bring this collection back under the spotlights,?Montblanc presents three new?models in the Montblanc Star Collection ¡ª the Montblanc Star Roman Quantieme Complet Carpe Diem Special Edition, the Montblanc Star Roman Chronograph UTC Automatic Carpe Diem Special Edition and the Montblanc Star Roman Carpe Diem Small Second Special Edition.The Montblanc Star Roman Collection is defined by its classical design and simple but reliable automatic movements. The refined and understated look is expressed by?slim roundish polished stainless steel case with straight horns and dist

Hands-On - The TAG Heuer Monaco Purple Dial Limited Edition (Opinion)
There’s no denying that?the new TAG Heuer Monaco Purple Dial is bold and polarising. It creates strong and partial emotions. It’s far from making unanimity, it’s far from the classic codes of sports watches. It is pretty special, period. We introduced the watch about a week ago, and when our editor Erik wrote his article, he remained pretty neutral. It is indeed hard to judge a watch of this kind only on press images and 3D renderings. But now, we had the chance to get our hands on an example of the Purple Monaco… and it’s time to answer the question; has TAG Heuer gone too far this time, or has it created a super-cool watch for a niche audience? Let’s find out.?The most classic edition of the TAG Heuer Monaco, with its blue panda dial.First of all, rest assured. If you are on the market for something more classic, less polarising, and more in line with the usual style you expect from such a watch, the Monaco is still available as part of the permane

Bonham's and TAG to Offer a Unique Re-Edition of F1 Driver Ronnie Peterson's Gold Heuer Carrera Ref. 1158 CHN - Monochrome Watches
During the 1970s, Heuer was deeply involved in Formula One as the perfect communication tool to promote its racing chronographs. Some Carrera watches – rare ones with gold cases, under the reference 1158 CHN?– were gifted by Jack Heuer to successful drivers. In 1972, Jack gave Swedish F1 Driver Ronnie?Peterson such a watch – a watch that was recently?auctioned. If the original one is now part of the brand’s museum collection, an opportunity to get your hands on a 1:1 replica will be offered by TAG and?Bonham’s during the upcoming Monaco Auction “Les Grandes Marques”, with proceeds?going to the Peterson foundation.Ronnie Peterson and Jack HeuerRonnie Peterson or “SuperSwede” was a Swedish racing driver who?raced in Formula One from 1970 to 1978 for Lotus, Tyrell and March Racing. Over his long career, he won 10 Formula One Grand Prix, reached 26 podiums and?achieved the third place at the 1973 Drivers’ Championship. His career