Introducing An Unexpected Tuscany Dial for the AP Code 11.59 Chronograph
Following the release of Audemars Piguet's first semester novelties for 2025, another less publicised model caught us by surprise. While ostensibly a Code 11.59 Chronograph in a two-tone blue ceramic and white gold case, this special edition strays from the collection's signature dials and incorporates a rare Tuscany dial in blue, something that will ring a bell with collectors.Accustomed as we are to AP's hallmark tapisserie dials and even the more recent embossed dial patterns of the Code 11.59 collection, a Tuscan Blue dial is a relatively rare sighting in AP's universe. Associated with Royal Oak Perpetual Calendars of the 1990s, the dials were originally hammered by hand, producing a grained, speckled surface that is rougher and less regular than one obtained with a machine. Last seen on the Royal Oak Jumbo 16202, the Tuscan dial reappears in 2025 on board the Code 11:59 Chronograph. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

The Petrolhead Corner: V4 Motorcycles That Beat To Their Own Drum
Despite increasingly strict regulations like EURO 5 emissions and decibel limits, we’re in a golden age of motorcycles. 200+ horsepower engines are no longer uncommon in bikes that an average Joe can buy, which was unthinkable until the last decade or so. Technology, engineering innovation and a bit of sorcery have allowed motorcycles to evolve into superbikes that were mere daydreams in the recent past. Among the most impressive are the V4 heavyweights, pushing out both intense power and loads of character with a symphony of growls that even the strictest regulations can’t ruin. V4 bikes have a surprisingly long history, going back almost a century and have always represented power and excess.?The 1st generation of the wild Yamaha V-Max – WikipediaYAMAHA’S MAD V-MAXLet’s start with the legend. The bike that most riders over four decades old think of when V4 madness is mentioned - Yamaha’s iconic V-Max. Released in 1985 with an emphasis on the Americ

Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph - Minerva Movement and Gorgeous Salmon Dial (Hands-On) - Monochrome Watches
In recent years Montblanc has made a concerted effort to remind watch lovers everywhere of its rich history with Minerva, the Villeret-based manufacture that it owns and that is known for its incredibly beautiful chronograph movements. Now, Montblanc further underscores that commitment to integrating Minerva's finest handcraftsmanship with its state-of-the-art watchmaking to create new Heritage pieces inspired by the 1940s and 1950s - not the least of which is the new Montblanc Heritage Pulsograph. A steel case, a salmon dial and a Minerva 13.21 combined in a superb watch.Deftly blending past influences with an updated spirit of sophistication and elegance, Montblanc revisited its Minerva archives – purposefully selecting the era of chronograph innovation and timeless designs that were a high point in the mid-20th?century. This year at SIHH 2019, the brand unveils its newest Heritage product line that embraces design codes from the 1940s and 1950s - codes such as domed dials with

The 2022 Oris Divers Sixty-Five Cotton Candy On Perlon Straps
When they were released last year, in the midst of the pandemic, the Oris Divers ve Cotton Candy watches not only came as a surprise, but they also brought a spirit of lightheartedness and fun colours to people yearning to see the end of the pandemic. The timing was just right, and these unconventional pink, light blue and green bronze models became surprisingly successful. This year, the Ho?lstein-based brand expands the Cotton Candy collection with an even more relaxed style by adding Perlon straps to the portfolio.? Once again, these watches have a strong visual impact. And indeed, some won’t understand their very existence. No worries, these aren’t made to be mainstream, and you still have the option to get a black or dark blue dial for your steel Divers Sixty-Five. Yet colours are certainly on the rise, with many recent introductions in green, red, pink or even purple. So Oris surfs on the wave of bright colours and brings back this much-talked-a

Interview: Patrick Dempsey on TAG Heuer, Porsche and the new Carrera Chronosprint
Juggling between acting, directing, car racing, his family and philanthropy,? Patrick Dempsey also manages to squeeze in time for his role as TAG Heuer brand ambassador, a position he has held since 2014. Just a couple of days before the unveiling of the new TAG Heuer Carrera Chronosprint x Porsche, we sat down with Patrick Dempsey and chatted about this new watch in tribute to the iconic 911. A perfect opportunity as Patrick Dempsey has a very special relationship with both brands.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME – What is your first watch memory growing up?Patrick Dempsey – My father's watch. I don't remember what the brand was, but that was my first memory. I remember seeing it on his side table as I got up in the morning. This is my first image of a watch or of the concept of watches. What is fascinating today is that a lot of young people don't have to tell time because they are used to their phones. What's been very fun is to get my son his first watch and then have him wear