Introducing Chopard L.U.C Urushi Watches for Chinese Year of the Ox
While the Western world has celebrated the arrival of 2021 a few days ago, China traditionally has a different calendar and?Chinese New Year commences on the 12th of February, welcoming the Year of the Metal Ox. Multiple luxury and high-end watch brands will participate in the commemorations by introducing timepieces with an Ox theme – knowing the importance of the Chinese market, this still makes complete sense. Part of them is Chopard, which is launching two L.U.C watches, one displaying the traditional Chinese timekeeping system – Sh¨ª Chen – and the other picking up the aesthetic codes of the finest Asian craftsmanship – Urushi lacquer. Meet the new Chopard L.U.C watches for the Chinese Year of the Ox.Each year since 2013, Chopard has dedicated a L.U.C timepiece to the concurrent symbol in the Chinese zodiac. The concept is invariably developed on the basis of the ultra-thin L.U.C XP watches; graced with a dial featuring the Urushi technique of Maki-e combini

IWC Big Pilot 43 TOP GUN Edition Woodland IW329802 - Hands-On, Price
This year’s theme at Watches and Wonders for IWC was “The Colours of Top Gun“, translated into timepieces in coloured ceramics. From a dark grey Ceratanium model to bold editions of the Pilot’s Chronograph in green or white ceramic, there was a clear intention to bring something new and fresh to the collection, following in the footsteps of the Mojave Desert theme of? 2019. However, another green ceramic “Woodland” model was discreetly unveiled during the Geneva fair?based on the not-so-big Big Pilot’s Watch 43. Here’s the new IWC Big Pilot 43 TOP GUN Edition Woodland IW329802.Launched last year during the digital edition of Watches and Wonders, the IWC Big Pilot 43 is the brand’s answer to those wanting a clean, ultra-focused, slightly oversized pilot’s watch, yet without the hassle of the classic BP with its massive case and more complex movement – meaning a higher price tag. This vision was debated amongst BP fans, wh

Perfect watch for vacation - Monochrome Watches
Finding a watch that meets your requirements is hard enough, but finding an ultimate vacation watch seems even more difficult. Yummie....I’m looking for the ultimate vacation watch and for the first time i find it hard, nearly impossible, to find what i’m looking for.Of course i’m not looking for a watch with a battery! My search is for a mechanical watch, preferably with automatic winding, meeting several practical requirements. Ad - Scroll to continue with article For me a vacation must be somehow carefree. I don’t want to look out for my watch, be afraid it might get damaged or stolen. Since i love diving it must be waterproof, at least 200 meters. I like diving in warm and tropical waters, which are not to be found anywhere near the place where i live. This means my vacations are at least in a different timezone, mostly at the other s

Seiko Professional Specifications - PROSPEX - Monochrome Watches
Dive watches have come and go throughout history; the most recognizable of them are pieces from and Omega. Submariners and Seamasters have graced the wrist of many, with some even saying it's the perfect tool watch to wear. But the folks from the JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) would beg to differMuch has been said about Seiko watches in the past, but for the likes of Seiko's PROSPEX line, it has been fairly limited.??Readers of our website may have seen one of them?here?and another one?here. But what really makes the PROSPEX a piece worth having? Allow me to offer a different perspective, the PROSPEX perspective Ad - Scroll to continue with article The PROSPEX, as the name implies, simply means Professional Specifications. It is Seiko's answer to the professional world that desires nothing but the very best from their watches. As such, professionals and fans o

Zenith Defy Classic Skeleton Range Rover Edition - Monochrome Watches
Today, Zenith, in creative partnership with Land Rover, introduces the Defy Classic Skeleton Range Rover Edition. Created specifically to celebrate the new Range Rover Evoque, it offers the distinctive, bold style of the Defy collection with some subtle design cues inspired directly by the car. Produced as a limited edition of just 200 pieces, we were fortunate to get our hands on one for a sneak preview. Here are our thoughts.For the past three years, Zenith and Land Rover have made an interesting and somewhat unique pairing. Watches and cars certainly go hand-in-hand, but the cars are usually of the high-power, sporting variety. Hence the name racing' watch. The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Single Flying Tourbillon is a good - if rather extreme - example of this. The Zenith x Land Rover collaboration is different, however. More refined, more lifestyle-oriented. And definitely a lot more subtle. Ad - Scroll to continue with article