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SIHH 2019 - Santos de Cartier Large Model now with Gradient Blue Dial (Specs & Price)
The revamped Santos was the star of the SIHH 2018 for Cartier and for multiple reasons, it was a success. Well designed, well equipped, well executed and relatively fair when it comes to the price, Cartier gave this iconic shape a slightly sportier (or let’s say more modern) touch and some nice details, such as a clever strap/bracelet system. Just ahead of the SIHH 2019, this model appears in the collection with a new dial. White is too shy for you? The new gradient blue version might be the answer.Cartier introduced an entirely new collection at the SIHH 2018, based on the iconic Santos watch – a watch born in 1904 as the first true wristwatch on the market (not a converted pocket watch). Let’s be honest, when you have more than 100 years of history behind you, you can’t mess up with the codes. The new Santos did not undergo a radical design revolution but was given a thorough update, more in line with modern expectations. The case,?still square-shaped, with 8
Hands-On: The Salmon Art-Deco Cartier Tank Americaine in Platinum
The name Tank at Cartier means far more than just a watch… It’s an entire range of watches, all distinguished by some design elements first defined by the so-called Tank Normale of 1917. From there, the collection expanded to dozens of designs, such as the Tank Louis Cartier, the Cintree, the Fran?aise and the Asymetrique, just to name a few. In 2023, Cartier relaunched the Tank Americaine, a Tank watch with an elongated and curved rectangular case, first introduced in 1989. The return was made with ultra-classic versions in steel or gold, with white dials. But some months ago, without making much noise about it, the brand unveiled a pair of precious versions with Art-Deco sector dials, including this handsome platinum-salmon version.?The Tank Americaine might not be the most popular model in the brand’s collection – the Louis Cartier holds the title. It’s also a watch that can, in a way, easily be confused with the Tank Cintree. But it shouldn’t. De
Introducing The Longines Master Small Seconds 38.5mm With Salmon Engraved Dial
Last year, in order to celebrate its 190th anniversary, Longines surprised us with a rather stunning trio of watches. On paper, it was nothing more than a new set of dials applied to one of its most mundane, underrated watches, the time-only Master – not a bad watch, but one with a rather generic design. But a dial can drastically change a watch. And with various textures and handsome engraved Breguet-style numerals, the trio released by Longines did make an impact. The same concept is now back in a more compact small seconds version, and one comes with a salmon-coloured dial. And you know us at MONOCHROME. We love salmon dials.With close to two centuries of continuous activity, Longines has an incredible patrimony and has proved to be extremely good at reviving models of the past, within its Heritage collection. However, the trio of watches that has been released last year – one still in production, the other two sold-out limited editions – was not part of this vinta
Interview with Jer?me Lambert, CEO of Montblanc - Monochrome Watches
Just before this year’s SIHH started we had the chance to sit down with Jer?me Lambert, CEO of Montblanc. We’re talking with him about the third new collection that the brand launched since he joined the manufacture, in July of 2013, the integration of the two Montblanc manufactures and the brand new e-Strap that was launched on January 1st of this year. As of July 2013 Jer?me Lambert joined ?the German luxury brand and immediately you could feel there was someone else at the helm.?In the 1,5 years he has been with?Montblanc, they have launched three entirely new collection: last year’s Meisterstuck Heritage collection (which has been renamed to Heritage Spirit collection as of this year), the Boheme collection and the new Heritage Chronometrie collection that we’re covering (extensively) during these days, live from the SIHH. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
SIHH 2019 - Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar (Hands-On, Specs & Price)
Here’s a very special one. The new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar comes with a normal power reserve of 4 days, however, when put in so-called “Standby Mode” and the movement switches to a lower frequency, the power reserve is jacked up to no less than 65 days! That’s a great feature for when you want to store your perpetual calendar without having to set all indications all over again, when you decide to wear it after a couple of weeks or even up to two months. Let’s have a closer look at this spectacular timepiece that incorporates two gear trains, two regulators, and a perpetual calendar, and all that in a relatively small 42mm case.?Vacheron Constantin plans to make five pieces this year and there has been no mention yet if there will be more…Maybe you own a manually wound perpetual calendar and you’re familiar with the issue of setting the calendar indications after it has been in storage for some time. It&#
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