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Chopard Happy Sport The First (Specs & Price)
At MONOCHROME, we tend to sparingly?use the word “icon” as it has become a marketing tool rather than a proper definition of the status of a model. There are, however, true icons of watchmaking, timepieces that are known far beyond the small circle of seasoned collectors. And most are, sadly maybe, watches created first for men. When it comes to feminine watches, fewer models have gained cult status, but the Chopard Happy Sport and its dancing diamonds is surely one of them. Created in 1993, its design has evolved years after years but in 2021, the brand introduces a revamped collection, which includes the?Chopard Happy Sport “The First,” limited-edition re-releases of the very first watch presented.The 1993 Chopard Happy SportThe first one, the 1993 Chopard Happy SportThe Happy Sport is the brainchild of Caroline Scheufele – now Co-President and Artistic Director of the brand – who was driven by the idea of creating a versatile watch, formal yet cas
The New Chopard L.U.C. QF Jubilee Limited Edition - hands-on
In 1996, Chopard and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele proudly inaugurated the Fleurier Manufacture and introduced a superb micro-rotor movement, the calibre 1.96. This gave birth to the L.U.C series of watches, embodying Chopard's finest watchmaking expertise. On the occasion of Watches & Wonders 2021, Chopard releases an elegant sector dial limited edition watch to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the collection. And not only is this Chopard L.U.C. QF Jubilee handsome, but it's also the first L.U.C stainless steel timepiece with Fleurier Quality Foundation certification.A simple but unapologetically elegant tribute to Chopard's Haute Horlogerie collection, the L.U.C. QF Jubilee is released in a 25-piece limited edition. This timeless and understated dress watch comes in a 39mm stainless steel case measuring just 8.9mm in height. The Art Deco-inspired sector dial brings a beautiful vintage vibe and feels more lively than dials traditionally used in the collection. Presented with a galvani
Industry News: Swatch Group Revenues and Profit Down in 2024
It’s the time of year when businesses announce their financial performance. Following Richemont and LVMH, Swatch Group has just released its 2024 results. In a challenging environment for the watch industry, the sales of Swatch Group – the Swiss powerhouse and owner of Omega, Longines or Tissot – were CHF 6,735 million, down 12.2% at constant exchange rates and 14.6% at current rates. The operating profit came in at CHF 304 million versus CHF 1,191 million in 2023.After reaching records in 2023, the luxury watch market is facing a slowdown as Swiss watch exports are expected to be down by about 3% over 2024, impacted by the challenging situation in China. In this difficult environment, Swatch Group sales have been impacted. In this context, Swatch Group's revenues and profits are down; the press release mentions a persistently difficult market situation and weak demand for consumer goods overall in China (including Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR), and on the other hand,
Introducing The Charlie Paris Concordia Automatic Kraken
It can be hard to get excited about “another dive watch” from “another microbrand,” but the latest Concordia Automatic Kraken from French-based Charlie Paris is not your typical offering. The stealthy aesthetics, Swiss automatic and comfortable depth rating push it above familiar Seiko or Miyota-powered divers that currently flood the market. Charlie Paris isn't a newcomer, but many will be unfamiliar with the Parisian brand. Founded in 2014 by childhood friends Ambroise and Adrien, there's already a healthy portfolio of affordable men's and women's watches. Designs are fresh, innovative and definitely worth a look.The Charlie Paris Concordia line comes in a few flavours and features both automatic and quartz variants, but the Kraken is the blacked-out, under-the-radar piece without a quartz counterpart. The names generally describe the look, like Concordia Dune with gradient brown dials and so on, but the Kraken is head-to-toe dark shades of grey, including the
The Summer Edition, 5 Accessible Sports Watches of 2019 - Monochrome Watches
Summertime and the livin' is easy As the holiday season is fast approaching, it's all about making your style cool and effortless, but also having watches that can survive adventures (a splash of mojito, perhaps?). To help you out, we have rounded up 5 watches that will make great daily beaters for sunny days, without breaking the bank.Note: this selection is based on a consensus among the MONOCHROME team. It reflects our preferences among watches unveiled in 2019. If there are other watches you'd love to mention, feel free to share these in the comment section at the end of this article.Seiko Prospex Twilight Blue SPB097J1A modern interpretation of a 1968 Seiko Diver (the high-beat reference 6159-7001), the Seiko Prospex 200m has been released in a special edition for the USA and Europe with a cool colour combo. Dubbed Twilight Blue, it features a sunburst blue dial paired with a black orange rotating bezel. The 44mm steel case is water-resistant to 200m. The watch is worn on a 3-link
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