Bulgari Aluminium GMT Amerigo Vespucci Limited Edition
The launch of the Bulgari Aluminio in 1998 created quite a stir. Its unusual combination of black rubber and lightweight aluminium resulted in an unconventional but highly attractive, eye-catching sports watch with a slick Italian soul. In 2020, Bulgari staged a much-anticipated comeback of the Aluminium with automatic movements and an increased water-resistance of 100 metres in time-and-date, chronograph and GMT models. This summer, Bulgari revisits its GMT Aluminium in a limited edition decked out in the colours of Italy's majestic Amerigo Vespucci training ship.Amerigo and AmericaAmerica is named after Amerigo Vespucci (1451-1512), the Florentine explorer and navigator who proposed a revolutionary theory that the lands Christopher Columbus reached in 1492 were part of a separate continent from Asia. The first use of the name America (a Latinised version of Amerigo) appeared on a 1507 map by German cartographer Martin Waldseemuller, depicting the new continent, which incorporated vit

In-Depth: The Entire Tudor Black Bay Lineage, from 2012 to 2024
It is pretty impressive to see how Tudor’s Black Bay models have established themselves as more accessible options to the Submariner in a relatively short period of time without compromising on quality. But more than just being a more accessible Submariner, the Black Bay has gained its own status over the years, becoming an independent collection. The series also drastically helped redefine a brand that was struggling with an identity crisis at the time. Although only launched in 2012, there is now a sizable portfolio of Black Bay models, with the classic diving variants being the 41mm Black Bay, the 39mm Black Bay 58 and the 37mm Black Bay 54.From left to right - Tudor Submariner 7922 (1954) - Tudor Submariner 7923 (1955) - Tudor Submariner 7924 (1958)This group of three references belongs to Tudor's Heritage line, which follows the 1954 Oyster Prince Submariner (ref. 7922) in overall design – you can check this in-depth article to understand the connection between vinta

Piaget Polo S Automatic Green-and-Gold Limited Edition
The Polo S is Piaget's answer to the luxury sports watch and was launched in 2016. With its 42mm cushion-shaped case and 1970s vibe, the 9.4mm height of the case remained surprisingly slim for an automatic sports watch and reflects Piaget's tradition of watches with lean profiles. For 2020, Piaget introduces a new version of its PDV green dial, now with rose gold hands and indices and a steel bracelet. ?Sporty dimensions, lean profileNo matter how many watch writers claimed to see similarities with the shape of the Polo S and other famous luxury sports watches, the similarity in shape with Piaget's Emperador watches is undeniable. Like the Emperador, the case of the Piaget Polo S is a medley of shapes. The bezel is ostensibly round but the interior part of the bezel draws a subtle octagon giving it a prominent cushion-shape. To emphasise the geometry, the 42mm case is decorated with brushed and polished finishes. The bezel, for example, features a horizontal brushed surface and bevelle

The Cartel on W&W 2021 - Andrew, RJ, Wei and Frank Talk "Batshit Crazy Watches" - Monochrome Watches
If you’re still here it’s that, actually, our talks over Zoom were somehow entertaining… Well, at least we had fun doing them! So we meet again, Andrew (Time+Tide), Robert-Jan (Fratello), Wei (Revolution) and I, and this time the topic was “Batshit Crazy Watches” but… We all had a different interpretation of this, ending up in a very, very weird discussion and more?disagreements than agreements, as Wei, the host of the day, tries to get this round. And in advance, sorry Panerai and your e-Steel…!Just like the days before this third instalment, we all threw in some cool items to be gifted, randomly to anyone who (intelligently) comments on our rant. So do hit the keyboard and let us know your choice in the “Batshit Crazy Watches” (interpretation is up to you) and try to win one of Wei’s famous cigars – negroni-pairing mandatory! Ad - Scroll to continue with article

British Watchmaking: Introducing the Garrick Shaftesbury SM301 (specs and price) - Monochrome-Watches
England might not instantly leap out as a natural ancestral home for a new watchmaking company, but for Garrick and its owner David Brailsford, the location of its centre of operations was never in question. Watchmaking has a rich historical connection with England, and back when the foundations of the science were being established, the city of London was at the forefront of technical innovation in horology, and it is upon that history that the Garrick Watch company was conceived.For a new company to cite such horlogic legends as Arnold, Mudge, Harrisson, Graham and Tompion as its inspiration is an eyebrow raising way to make an entrance, but the new Garrick Shaftesbury SM301 watch and the approach to its creation make for an impressive statement of intent. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Garrick Shaftesbury SM301 is a fresh and confident debut from th