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Interview - Talking To Remi Maillat, The Man Behind Krayon Watches
Independent watchmaker Krayon was created a few years ago by Remi Maillat. Besides his developments behind the scene for other brands, Krayon made a remarkable debut with the mindbogglingly complex Everywhere, the first mechanical watch able to compute the sunrise and sunset times everywhere on the globe. This impressive world-first earned Krayon a well-deserved accolade at the GPHG 2018 with the Innovation Prize. Maillat sits at an interesting intersection at watchmaking. His watches are classic and, at the same time, profoundly modern and innovative. On the occasion of a visit to Krayon's new facilities in Neuchatel, we sat for a talk with the independent watchmaker to better understand his work.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME – How did you become hooked on watchmaking? Ad - Scroll to continue with article Remi Maillat, Krayon Watches – I was always inter
IWC Big Pilot's Watch 43 Collection IW3293 - Review, Video, Price
Even though IWC Pilot’s Watch collection resurfaced in the early 1990s with the Flieger DoppelChronograph 3711, quickly followed by the Ceramic Flieger 3705 – as we’ve seen recently with the Tribute watch – the most emblematic watch of this entire collection is, without doubt, the Big Pilot’s Watch and its oversized case. Bold, immediately recognisable and ultra-functional, this watch defines the overall concept of the IWC Pilot’s Watch collection since its introduction in 2002. Today, this icon is joined by a “less-big Big Pilot” watch, a downsized, more rational version, the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch 43. New size, new movement, simplified display, new interchangeable straps, improved specifications… We tell you all about the IW3293 collection in this article and the video above.The Big Pilot’s storyBefore we even move to modern references of the Big Pilot’s watch, we have to look back at IWC’s history. Like man
Longines Heritage Classic Sector Dial Black - Hands-On Review, Price
Explaining that Longines is good at making vintage-inspired watches that are bringing back the flair of some of its greatest hits of the past is like saying that Porsche does good sportscars. It’s almost like repeating yourself. Looking at the brand’s portfolio, and putting apart the recent Spirit collection, watches such as the Legend Diver or the all-new Ultra-Chron High-Frequency?are enough to make a point. But there’s one watch in particular that appeals to me, a watch that isn’t the most striking and that doesn’t come with the most spectacular design or specifications. But one that truly caught my attention, the Heritage Classic Sector Dial Black…Longines’ Heritage collection is the brand’s playground for vintage re-editions. While recently the brand has shown great creativity in the Spirit collection, with this titanium chronograph or the acclaimed Zulu Time, this range is not per se about re-editing glorious watches from the past,
Montblanc x Monochrome - Sharing the Passion for Fine Watchmaking - Monochrome Watches
Together with Montblanc we’re organizing an evening to share the passion for fine watchmaking. Sounds promising, right? Well, it’s actually even better than that because our friends of Montblanc have ensured us that there will be a lot of ‘horological sweetness‘, manufactured in Montblanc’s?manufacture in Villeret on show. That’s the old Minerva manufacture, the place where ancient manual techniques and skills still dominate the production of fine watches. So join us next week Thursday, 20 November, in the Montblanc boutique in Amsterdam.?The evening’s theme is ‘Sharing the passion for fine watchmaking‘ and Montblanc have ensured me that there will be more than enough ‘things’ that?we’re all passionate about: lovely timepieces from Villeret! That evening alone, there will be the oh so beautiful Meisterstuck Heritage Perpetual Calendar in red gold (which is also the most affordable perpetual calendar on the market),
Glashutte Original Lady Serenade Valentine's Day 2022 (w. Price)
More and more women enjoy mechanical movements and Glashutte Original's two watch collections for women?–?PanoMatic Luna and Lady Serenade – are fitted with in-house automatic calibres. With Saint Valentine's Day just around the corner, GO presents a romantic version of its Lady Serenade with pink sapphire crystal accents and a diamond-set bezel, colours designed to evoke the appearance of the first crocus flowers after the winter months. Limited to 50 pieces, the feminine proportions yet sturdy stainless steel case of the Lady Serenade Valentine's Day 2022 make it an ideal everyday companion.The 36mm stainless steel case has a height of 10.20mm and offers 50m water-resistance. It is polished throughout and has a large diamond-tipped crown that is easy to manipulate and a detail that women with manicures will appreciate. Both the dial and caseback are protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. The wide bezel is set with 52 brilliant-cut diamonds for an extra touch o
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