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Hands-On - IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition 150 Years Ref. 3716 (SIHH 2018) with Price
Here we are… The SIHH 2018 will open in a few hours, but we already have a few novelties to share. And for the first of the day, we have something that is certain to make some noise around the collecting community. Indeed, what you see here is a new, slightly redesigned (just a bit), mechanically upgraded (a lot) version of IWC’s most iconic modern watch, the Portugieser Chronograph. Please meet the?IWC Portugieser Chronograph Edition 150 Years Ref. 3716, with new dial, new movement and sadly, in limited edition.A few weeks ago, we introduced to you some of the Pre-SIHH 2018 novelties by IWC, including the Tribute to Pallweber and the Portugieser Constant Force. These watches, and all the watches you’ll see from IWC in the coming days, are part of a Jubilee collection that celebrates the 150th anniversary of the brand. The common point of all these watches (there’s close to 30 of them) is to be seen on the dials, which show a great lacquer, enamel-like finish. S
First Look: The new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium & Bronze Gold No-Date (incl. video)
It was only two weeks ago that Omega finally released the long-awaited watch spotted on the wrist of Daniel Craig during the Paris 2024 Olympics, the no-date edition of the emblematic Seamaster Diver 300M. While keeping the technical formula of the classic date Seamaster Diver 300M alive, these new editions – there were two, the classic black dial/bezel and a silver steel/titanium edition – somehow mixed elements of the neo-vintage SMP300 with features found on several Bond-themed watches – the NTTD and the 60 Years of Bond – which was all explained in our in-depth review. But this was not the end of the story, as Omega still had a surprise for the fans. And it’s this third version, the no-date Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium & Bronze Gold, with a green dial and bezel – and you can discover it in our latest video, together with the two classic steel versions.? So, here we are with yet another evolution of the Seamaster Diver
Only Watch 2017 - Chopard Superfast 8Hz, With Unique High-Beat Movement (And a Weekend at Monaco Historique GP with Legend Jacky Ickx) - Monochrome Watches
While the Only Watch charity auction usually presents unique pieces in order to raise funds to help research on?Duchenne muscular dystrophy, this year some brands are going a few steps further by not only having unique watches?but also offering, in the package, special?experiences (such as Bell & Ross, Carl F. Bucherer and Blancpain). This is also the case for Chopard, who for Only Watch 2017, will present a unique high-beat watch?in honor of legendary pilot?Jacky Ickx (the Chopard Superfast 8Hz Power Control Porsche 919 Only Watch 2017) – and speaking of Mr.?Ickx, there’s something priceless that you’ll be able to bid on too…For the occasion of Only Watch 2017, Chopard presents a unique watch, not only in terms of design, but also on the mechanical side – which is always a pleasant feature. Visually, the watch takes as its base the bold and racing-oriented?Superfast Chrono made to celebrate the partnership with Porsche Racing, especially the 919 Hybri
Lug-to-Lug Size and Why We Don't Rely on It - Letter from the Editor
Since I began MONOCHROME in 2006, the information that brands disclosed about their watches has improved significantly. Diameter and height are now in pretty much every press release, and so is the actual movement. However, lately, we are often asked about the lug-to-lug size. Something that brands do not communicate about and neither do we. Here’s why.A good example of a watch that is rather big on paper, the Omega Speedmaster Professional, with a 42mm diameter and a 47mm lug-to-lug size. However, once on the wrist, the watch feels much more compact (and that’s something numbers don’t express).Over the past decade, communication about watches has improved significantly. Diameter, height and honest information about the movement are now available. Until a few years ago, we were confronted with too many ‘invented’ calibre names, while the movement was often supplied by ETA, Sellita or another third party and subsequently adorned by the brand's name on the r
Oris Divers Sixty-Five Sunset Edition Steel and Bronze - Review, Price
Oris has been known for several decades for its robust instrument watches at fair prices. No doubt about that. More recently, the brand has also managed to infuse a dose of ‘cool’ to some of its creations replacing the rugged and functional aspects of some pieces (think about the Aquis) with a dash of charm and vintage inspiration. Thanks to two models, the Big Crown Pointer Date and the Divers Sixty-Five, this move has drastically improved the brand’s visibility and attractivity. Launched in 2015, the Divers Sixty-Five has been revisited in countless versions playing on different colours and materials. The latest addition to the collection, the Divers Sixty-Five “Sunset” Edition, mixes rich hues on the dial with bronze details on the case and bracelet.The success of the ’65For years, Oris focused its production mostly on instrumental, functional and ultra-robust sports watches. Nothing wrong with that, but this bias also implied that the brand was a
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