Tissot PRX Chronograph Automatic - Introducing, Live Pics, Price
Tissot introduced the PRX Powermatic 80 integrated sports watch last year (following a quartz model) and it's been wildly popular in the affordable sports watch market. This is clearly one of the hottest trends at the moment with models like the Bell & Ross BR05, Citizen Caliber 0200 and Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture positioned as accessible alternatives to heavyweights like the Royal Oak and Nautilus. The Powermatic 80 version brought a lot to the table for only EUR 650 (hence the popularity) and now the Tissot PRX Chronograph Automatic continues the winning strategy.?A LOOK BACK AT THE 1970sThe origins of the PRX collection go back to 1978 with an integrated sports watch powered by quartz - it was the heart of the quartz crisis, after all. It wasn't known as PRX at the time, but rather the Seastar. It was a time and date piece with a thin barrel-shaped case, substantial bezel and integrated bracelet with flat links. A handful of years later, Tissot registere

Christie's Sells the Unique Patek Philippe 5208T Only Watch 2017 for CHF 6,2 Million - Monochrome Watches
After the record-breaker that was the unique Patek Philippe 5016a for Only Watch 2015, which sold for an astonishing CHF 7.3 Million – at that time, before the Steel Patek 1518 and Paul Newman’s Paul Newman, the most expensive wristwatch ever – today was another potential record breaking watch for sale, the unique titanium, Minute Repeater, Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar?Patek Philippe 5208T made for Only Watch 2017. The hammer fell on this lot just a few minutes ago: CHF 6.2 Million. Not a record itself, but still again an impressive amount.Again this year, Patek Philippe brought the big guns, with a unique version of its 5208, a?Minute Repeater, Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar watch, made here with a titanium case, a unique blue dial with carbon fibre-like guilloche dial and a uniquely decorated movement – coated in dark grey and with a micro-rotor guilloched with the same pattern as the dial. Once again, an ultra-complex watch, made in a unique attire for th

Second-Hand Can No Longer Be Ignored By Watch Brands - Monochrome Watches
With the development of e-commerce and as the trend for vintage watches consolidates, the market for second-hand luxury watches is growing fast. A survey by the Boston Consulting Group published in September 2020 reveals that “the market for secondhand hard luxury items – primarily watches and jewellery – is worth about €21 billion worldwide and growing at 8% a year, faster than the luxury industry overall”. Industry players, in particular luxury watch brands, can no longer ignore pre-owned.Originally restricted to auction houses, pawnbrokers and a few watch dealers, the second-hand luxury watch market has transformed dramatically over the past few years. It has become much more acceptable, and even cool to wear pre-owned watches. There are savings to be made, there is a growing emphasis on sustainability, and second-hand can be a way to obtain sought-after models and track down rare, elusive models. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Seven watches perfectly fit for the upcoming summer
Temperatures are rising, the sun is out earlier and brighter every day, birds are chirping their merry songs again, and people are getting into a more relaxed state of mind. Yes, summer is fast approaching! It's only May, and we have a bit of time to kill before we can enjoy a much-deserved summer holiday, so plenty of time for some watch shopping. Today we're looking at some of the best watches for this coming summer. And for the occasion, we've capped the budget at EUR 2,000, a level that is attainable to most. Here are seven sub-2k watches perfect for the summer!Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200M NB6021We start things off with the refreshingly humble and honest Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200M NB6021. Quite the name for such a simple yet excellent little diver, right? Starting at EUR 650, it is the most affordable of the bunch, but it comes with pretty impressive specs. It has a 41mm wide Super Titanium case with Duratect hardening, a glossy bezel insert, a decent mechan

The Heuer Globetrotter Exhibition (Including the Main Watches to be Displayed)
Ever since Jean-Claude Biver took over as CEO at the end of 2014, it seems TAG Heuer has a new lease of life. From the vintage re-issue Heuer Autavia, to its sponsorship of the Red Bull Racing Formula One team, the avant-garde watch manufacturer continues to find new ways to stay in the spotlight. This trend?looks set to continue with the unveiling of the brand's latest initiative, the Heuer Globetrotter, which officially kicks off on the 16th of September, possibly in a city near you.Celebrating TAG Heuer's more than 150 years of history, the company is inviting its fans from around the world to visit any one of 10 exhibitions being held at TAG Heuer boutiques in 10 different cities. This unprecedented event spans two weeks (16th - 30th Sept.) and will bring together over 400 pieces in total, including vintage Heuer models from the Manufacture museum in La Chaux-de-Fonds as well as selections of watches loaned by local collectors. For each participating boutique, TAG Heuer has chosen