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Introducing: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked in Yellow Gold
In the extensive range of anniversary timepieces unveiled by Audemars Piguet to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Royal Oak in 2022, one watch stole some of the spotlight: the Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 16204ST. Its contemporary and geometric design, complemented by dynamic, powerful, flowing lines, skillfully captures the essence of a classic skeletonised movement. Upon its initial launch, two versions were introduced: a discreet and nearly monochromatic steel model and a striking rose gold variant. This year, the Le Brassus-based manufacture presents a yellow gold iteration, which is as captivating, original, and impressive as its predecessors. Please welcome the newest addition to the Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked collection, the reference 16204BA.The Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 39mm 16204 series shares its style and size with the classic closed-dial Jumbo 16202, with 39mm x 8.1mm case dimensions. These openworked models also had a brand-new self-wind
Introducing The AP Royal Oak Jumbo 16202BC Blue/White Gold
Following the release last year of an updated Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin collection – the 16202ST, for the steel model – in the frame of the 50th anniversary of the brand’s iconic watch, Audemars Piguet is today releasing a new version that, visually, will feel familiar to fans of the model. If I say 14802PT…? Yes, this extremely rare version of the Royal Oak Jumbo Jubilee 20-year, made of platinum, in only 20 examples, with some of the examples featuring a grained blue Tuscan dial. Well, it’s somehow back, with the new Royal Oak Jumbo Ultra-Thin 16202BC, a boutique-exclusive white gold version with… a grained blue dial.?The inspiration, the 20th-anniversary Royal Oak Jumbo Jubilee 14802PT, in platinum with grained blue dial – image by Phillips WatchesLooking at the image of the 14802PT above, it is obvious where AP found the inspiration. The brand doesn’t hide its strategy with the new Jumbo 16202 collection, which pays tribute to histor
Announcing - Watch the GPHG 2020 Tonight, Live on MONOCHROME
Tonight, as every year, is the celebration of watchmaking, watchmakers and watches in general… It is the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve (or GPHG 2020) – the Oscars of the watchmaking industry. Several categories are represented (ladies, men, complicated and even affordable watches) and the best watches of the year will be awarded the coveted Golden Hand prize – and of course, the prize we’re all waiting for, the “Aiguille d’Or” or the best of the show, celebrating the best watch introduced in 2020. As MONOCHROME is one of the official press partners of the show, we’ll be broadcasting the event live from 06:30 PM (Europe Time) tonight. Stay tuned on MONOCHROME!As a reminder, here’s the complete list of the GPHG 2020 finalists.LadiesWomen's watches comprising the following indications only: hours, minutes, seconds, simple date (day of the month), power reserve, classic moon phases; may be adorned with a maximum 8-carat gemset
2020 Cartier Prive Tank Asymetrique (Specs & Price)
From its rich jeweller-watchmaker tradition, the French Maison Cartier has built an unrivalled legacy in creating fascinating shaped watches.?Since 2017, the Cartier Prive collection highlights the design of some of the brand's legendary models. Unlike the 1998-2008 Collection Privee Cartier Paris (a.k.a CPCP), which was characterized by strict codes (uniform guilloche dials and Roman numerals, with Cartier Paris logo and a rosette, burgundy straps, etc), the new Cartier Prive collection leaves more scope for creativity and variations. After the Crash, the Tank Cintree and the Tonneau, it is time for the Tank Asymetrique to be reinterpreted.The 1930s were a period of intense creativity for Cartier. With Art Deco, wristwatches came in a multitude of geometric forms.?The iconic Tank theme underwent numerous variations. Among these, the unapologetically elegant Tank Asymetrique, which was known at the time as the Parallelogramme or Losange. Created in 1936, the model stands out with its o
IWC Boutique Amsterdam Opens Its Doors at the Luxury Half Mile - Watch Shopping Hot Spot - Monochrome Watches
When you think of the Netherlands, you’re likely to think about tulips, wooden shoes, windmills, canals and probably some of Amsterdam’s other (red light) delights. However do not forget the recently opened Stedelijk Museum and Rijksmuseum, the famous Van Gogh Museum, the Hermitage Museum and of course the Anne Frank House. Amsterdam has always been a magnificent place for tourists, and in recent years it has became even better. Yesterday IWC opened the doors of their first IWC Boutique located in Amsterdam’s luxury shopping street, the P.C. Hooftstraat, or short PC.It’s already being called the Luxury Half Mile, because?there’s no place in the world with so many luxury (mono-)brand boutiques so close to each other.?In this shopping street you can find boutiques from Burberry, Canali, Cartier, Chanel, Chopard,?Louis Vuitton, Montblanc, Purdey, Ralph Lauren, Tiffany’s, the Tourbillon Boutique and the flagship store of a huge watch retailer, Schaap &am
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