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Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Collection - Hands-on Review, Price
Following numerous new models in the Speedmaster collection this year already (incl. the brand new Moonwatch), Omega is adding a new version to the range. A new Speedmaster? Yes, but this one is actually quite special; it comes with many unprecedented features and reintroduces a name that is dear to the brand. So, let’s go straight to the point: here’s the new Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Collection, a new design, a new size, a new movement, the comeback of the Chronoscope name, a dial that echoes vintage watches from the brand… Let’s have a closer look.The Comeback of the name ChronoscopeThe name Chronoscope isn’t new to Omega. It was used during the mid-2000s in the De Ville collection as a name for its chronograph watches. In fact, it goes much deeper than this, since the first watch named Chronoscope by Louis Brandt (the company that would become Omega) dates back to 1885 – you can see this pocket watch below. But why Chronoscope? This requires
First-Half 2018 Results of LVMH Watches and Jewelry Division On The Rise - Monochrome Watches
Today, just after the closing of the Paris Stock Exchange, luxury powerhouse LVMH (Louis Vuitton?Mo?t Hennessy) announced its?First-Half 2018 results. After showing strong results at the end of the year 2017, the group continues its progression, both in terms of sales and profitability. As for the Watches and Jewelry Division, the brands under portfolio follow the same trend, with a strong growth again for sales and profits.Overall LVMH, the leading luxury group in the world, continues to impress with a substantial increase of its sales – over €21 billion and a +10% increase compared to the same period in 2017 – and of its profits – with over 27% of growth compared to the first half of 2017. While its position is far from being rivaled by its competitors, LVMH once again proves that luxury isn’t dead and that sales are on the rise all over the world, and for most segments of the luxury market – wines, fashion, leather goods, watches and jewellery and selec
Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Bronze Gold 43mm - Hands-On, Price
A couple of weeks ago, we presented Omega’s?latest chronograph creation, a surprising take on the most famous of the brand’s timepieces, a complex, visually different edition of the Speedmaster named Chronoscope. While we extensively covered the reasons behind the name and all the specifications surrounding the six stainless steel editions in this in-depth article, I wanted to come back on the most characterful and probably (at least to me) attractive of the versions. One that isn’t made of stainless steel and one that has a far less sporty attire. Let’s take a closer look at the Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope Bronze Gold.?Some of the inspirations behind the new Omega Speedmaster Chronoscope collectionChronoscope is a name that resonates in Omega’s history. It was already in use in 1885, and far more recently, it was attached to the De Ville Chronograph watches. Behind this name is a tribute to the brand’s past, to watches from the 1930s and 1940s equ
Omega Seamaster and James Bond 007 - A 20-year love story - Monochrome-Watches
The name is Seamaster, Omega Seamaster. And while this one doesn’t need to be shaken nor stirred, the love story between Omega and James Bond 007 is a long one, and they’re celebrating two decades of loyal service. Spectre, mr. Bond’s latest adventure will be released?on Monday 26th of October – and stay tuned, because on this exact day, we’ll have a very special feature on Monochrome, for your eyes only, with the brand new Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre Edition?and a very specific Aston Martin DB5!?For now, let’s have a look back in the past to?re-discover?all the Omega Seamaster models that James Bond used in the 007 movies.1995 – GoldeneyeJames Bond has worn watches by?Omega?since 1995's?Goldeneye. In that film, Bond, played by Pierce Brosnan, wears a watch with a remote detonator for bombs and a laser beam to help him escape from an armored train. This?Omega Seamaster Professional?featured a blue dial and quartz caliber – Ref. 2541.80. T
Live From SIHH 2019 - Christian Selmoni of Vacheron Constantin (incl. the Twin Beat) - Monochrome Watches
We continue with our live feed of videos focused on the SIHH 2019, with a closer look at one of the most impressive brands this year, Vacheron Constantin. Without revealing every single detail, the brand has released a truly astonishing watch – technical, novel, beautiful. In order to give an overview of the 2019 collection and of this new “Twin Beat” watch, we have Christian Selmoni, Style and Heritage Director at Vacheron Constantin.Apart from the usual dial/style declinations on know models, the brand brings two important watches to the SIHH 2019. The first one is an Haute Horlogerie variation of a luxury sports watch. The second is clearly everything we expect from a brand like Vacheron. Technicality, innovation, superb execution and great design… All combined in one of our highlights of the show.As explained in the video, the main highlights of 2019 for Vacheron Constantin are: Ad - Scroll to continue with article
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