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Introducing The Angelus Instrument de Vitesse Monopusher Chronograph
Angelus initiated its La Fabrique collection last year, with the idea to revive heritage pieces and pay homage to iconic designs (and we know that Angelus has a lot of them) The journey began with the launch of the Chronographe Medical, a purpose-built doctor’s watch inspired by a 1960s chronograph and developed in collaboration with Massena LAB. With this release, it seemed logical to anticipate further tributes to Angelus’s defining designs; we even hoped for the classic Chronodato. However, the brand had different plans. The unveiling of the new Angelus Instrument de Vitesse, a monopusher chronograph brimming with vintage charm, has diverted expectations.?The new Angelus Instrument de Vitesse (speed instrument in English) is released in two versions, which mainly differ in the dial’s colour: ebony-black and ivory-white. The 39mm round, 30m water-resistant stainless steel case is 9.27mm thick (or should we say thin), looks perfectly proportioned, and boasts brushed
Ikepod restomods the Megapode into the new Skypod L.E.
We often talk about revival, resurrection, restoration or even of retro- and vintage-inspiration when it comes to recreating watches from the past, but never of a restomod. This term is closely linked to the automotive industry and basically means taking something from the past, and overhauling it while paying respect to the original design yet presenting it as an improved take. The same term can be applied to the return of Ikepod, the cult-like watchmaking company known for its pebble-shaped watches. Revived (see, there it is again) in 2018 with a more affordable range of perfectly smooth watches, Ikepod now has something very cool coming. Using new-old-stock movements, the brand brings back an icon from the past, as it “restomods” the Ikepod Megapode Chronograph into the Ikepod Skypod Limited Edition.?Ikepod was originally founded in 1994 by Oliver Ike and Marc Newson, and reached a cult-like status with extremely sleek and futuristic designs. Penned by design veteran Mar
Georges Kern, Christiaan Knoop and Stefan Ihnen on the new IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Classic and the new calibre 69000 movement family - Monochrome Watches
Recently at?the 74th edition of the Goodwood Member Meeting (#74MM) IWC introduced three new versions of the Ingenieur. The new models are inspired on the iconic vintage Ingenieur ref. 666 and features similar lines and design cues. The new Ingenieur Chronograph Classic models all feature a brand new in-house movement and of course we want to know everything about that. On first glance it shows similarities with the well-known work-horse movement, calibre ETA 7750, so we decided to pop the question.The brand’s CEO, Georges Kern, and?director of design Christian Knoop talked about the new Ingenieur models, the new movement and the future of the brand. On top of that we interviewed technical director Stephan Ihnen, and talked movements, production facilities and all the nitty gritty details we wanted to know about.?Find out more about the future of IWC, learn?why the brand goes back to more classical design, to more lifestyle oriented collections, and of course, the?new calibre 690
5 Cool Finds - 5 Multiple Time-Zones Watches to Inspire the Traveler in you - Monochrome Watches
Last week’s 5 Cool Finds’ selection was for the pleasure, to awake the horology enthusiast in you. This week, we move to practical functions – which does not mean the watches you’ll are not nice pieces… Today, we want to inspire the traveler in you, with 5 watches that will help you to keep track of time in (at least) two regions of the world. GMT, dual-time, world-timer… All of these names result in the end in watches that can be seen as the most practical pieces those days. Together with our partner?Chronext, here are?5 multiple time-zones watches that will benefit the travelers that?all of us are these days.if you are a?recurring reader of Monochrome, you should know the coming fact:?multiple time-zones watches, whether we talk GMT, Dual-Time or World-Timer, are with no doubt the most practical type of watches we can find these days. The world has become a village and lots?of us are crossing time-zones, for pleasure or business, several times a ye
Introducing: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Orbis in Machina Central Monotourbillon
Just unveiled at Watches & Wonders Geneva, the new Roger Dubuis Excalibur Orbis in Machina places the tourbillon at its core, evoking a design reminiscent of the 2022 Knights of the Round Table Monotourbillon DBEX1025. With knights in shining armour gone searching for a different place, this timepiece presents a fresh aesthetic, featuring contrasting concentric circles in pink gold and grey to mark the seconds, minutes, and hours. While less overtly futuristic than the brand’s renowned hyper-horology models, this watch blends modernity with traditional craftsmanship. It is a testament to Roger Dubuis’ exceptional watchmaking prowess, offering a remarkable yet not super-exaggerated addition to their collection.The imposing 45mm Excalibur case with a distinctive notched bezel and elaborate crown guards is crafted from rose gold; it is 14.41mm thick, has sapphire crystals front and back, and boasts a 100m water resistance. The multi-level, three-dimensional dial of Orbis i
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