SIHH 2019 - Bvlgari Gerald Genta 50th Anniversary 103191 Arena Bi-Retro
Gerald Genta needs little introduction to watch aficionados. This legendary watch designer created some of the most striking timepieces in modern history – under his own name or commissioned by famous brands including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, IWC, Universal Geneve, Cartier and many more During the 1970s, with the Royal Oak (and later with the Nautilus or the Ingenieur) he revolutionized the industry, creating a cult classic and one of the most successful watch categories today, that of the luxury sports watch.Bvlgari acquired the Gerald Genta brand in 2000 together with its sister company Daniel Roth from The Hour Glass. In 2010, the two companies stopped existing as standalone brands. Today, their expertise in the field of complicated watchmaking has been integrated into the Bvlgari movement manufacture in the Vallee de Joux, think for instance about chiming watches. This acquisition was instrumental in laying the foundations for the development of the superb and success

Longines DolceVita Sector Dial - Monochrome Watches
In recent times Longines has been on a bit of a roll when it comes to rather cool yet affordable vintage-inspired watches. That's not a real surprise considering the extensive history of the brand. After all, it dates back to 1832 so there's plenty of historically relevant pieces to choose from. And even though the DolceVita has perhaps not been the most popular range in the Longines portfolio, adding a sector dial in the mix seriously ups the cool factor.So far this year we have seen a whole selection of attractive, retro-inspired watches by the winged-hourglass brand. There's several new Longines Legend Diver's available and of course new models in the Spirit collection. Another example is the very handsome Longines Heritage Classic in several color combinations. And of course, we have the Heritage Silver Arrow?and the surprisingly funky Avigation BigEye in titanium with a degrade blue dial. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Introducing Vincent Deprez Tourbillon Classique Souscription Edition
If you read MONOCHROME on a regular basis, you should be well aware that independent watchmaking has always been one of the main topics of interest of our founder, and of most of the members of the editorial team. We’ve always been passionate about creative, soul-infused watches made by small ateliers or even one-man shows. And in this instance, we’re always keen on discovering new members of the indie scene. The latest to surface is a relatively young Frenchman named Vincent Deprez, and despite his young age, his track record is rather impressive. Today, we’ll be taking a look at his first eponymous creation, a traditional, handmade, classically designed and superbly finished watch, the Tourbillon Classique Souscription Edition.Vincent Deprez, a Frenchman now living in Geneva, had an early start with watchmaking. Always keen on working with his hands, he first thought about starting a career in watchmaking at the age of 12, when most of us dream to be pilots or movie

Longines Heritage Classic Black Sector Dial (Specs & Price)
Longines is well-known for being one of the most prolific brands when it comes to paying tribute to its past, and reissuing some of its most glorious vintage models. All positioned under the “Heritage” collection, there is one watch in this range that made quite some noise when introduced back in 2019, the Longines Heritage Classic Sector Dial. Compact, faithful, elegant and playing on 1930s inspirations, it was an immediate success. Following the silver edition, the winged hourglass?comes back this year with a new model. Meet the Longines Heritage Classic Black Sector Dial, and with the option for a cool beads of rice bracelet.The Longines Heritage Classic is a watch that boasts all the elements of a typical?1930s piece. Think Calatrava-styled case with stepped bezel, straight lugs, two-tone dial with a so-called sector, combining markers and Arabic numerals, clean hands and a central crosshair… No need to mention that such vintage watches are now highly sought-after

First Look: The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Annual Calendar with Minerva Movement
Montblanc‘s appreciation for Minerva‘s heritage drives its evolution as a watchmaker. The brand embraces Minerva’s time-honoured craftsmanship and savoir-faire by celebrating traditional techniques while exploring the possibilities of modern horology. This commitment is again evident in the newly unveiled 1858 Geosphere Annual Calendar, a timepiece poised to become a standout addition to Montblanc’s collection with its great calendar function and lovely view through the caseback.The new Montblanc 1858 Geosphere Annual Calendar is available in a 42mm x 13.3mm case in either Lime Gold or stainless steel. It features Minerva’s signature fixed fluted bezel, a design element inspired by the company’s historic timepieces and the first fluted bezels dating back to the 1920s. A scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating sits atop the satin-finished and polished case. At the same time, the matching caseback features a sapphire crys