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What is SIHH? MONOCHROME Welcomes You To SIHH 2018 With an Insider's Video - Monochrome Watches
Well, as your Instagram feed has no doubt already informed you, SIHH 2018 is already well and truly under way. Firstly, if you're not already, click here to follow MONOCHROME for live pictures and updates from the team throughout the show. Secondly, for a quick summary of what SIHH actually involves, which brands exhibit and why it is so highly anticipated each year by watch lovers everywhere, watch this helpful introductory video by our Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Frank Geelen?and enjoy this insider’s tour of the show.This year marks the 28th edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), with the show set to run from the 15th - 19th of January. In a first for the event, the last day is actually an open day, which means members of the public can attend. So, if you're going to be in Geneva this Friday, make sure you buy a ticket online from the official SIHH site so that you can enjoy an in-person preview of what will become some of the hottest timepieces of 2
Introducing Longines HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games (Price)
It is well known that the Swatch Group, either through Omega (with the Olympics) or Longines, has a long tradition of being the official timekeeper of sports events. Recently, Longines has announced the renewal of its presence as?the Official Partner and Timekeeper of the 2022 Commonwealth Games. And in the frame of this collaboration, the brand goes bold and far more striking than usual, with a highly-colourful limited edition watch. Meet the new Longines HydroConquest XXII Commonwealth Games.The Commonwealth Games might not have the same aura as the Olympics, it remains nevertheless a major sports event, with athletes from over 70 Commonwealth nations and territories competing against each other. As explained by the brand, “the story between Longines and the Commonwealth Games began in the past century, with the 1962 Games in Perth (Australia). It continued with the 2014 edition in Glasgow (Scotland) and 2018 edition in Gold Coast (Australia). A new milestone was set in 2020 wi
COOL FINDS: 3 vintage chronographs from Airain, Longines and Universal Geneve - Monochrome Watches
Searching for vintage watches is both an exciting odyssey and a dangerous, risky path. We are pretty sure you’ve been in that situation, when?the enthusiasm?of finding the right timepiece is facing the question of authenticity and trust of sellers. As we love all watches here at Monochrome, we wanted to share with you our?interest for iconic, historical, important timepieces, sometimes far from?what you are used to see in famous auctions. Today, let’s?start with 3 vintage chronographs: a underrated aviator Type 20, a 1940s classical watch with a magnificent in-house caliber and a very rare 1970s Daytona’s competitor.Airain Type 20The Type 20 is not specific?to?Breguet. As we explained in extensive oversight of Type 20 chronograph, those watches were made after a special request of?the French Air-Force and ‘Type 20 / 21’ refers to the specifications, not the model itself. Several brands were selected to build?those chronographs: Breguet (definitely the most
Protrait: Kortela Valta, a New Independent Watchmaking Discovery From Finland
Finland has birthed some of the most fascinating watchmakers outside of Switzerland and has long left its mark on the watchmaking industry. Think of names like Kari Voutilainen and Stepan Sarpaneva, to name just two. Perhaps lesser known, but not to be overlooked, is Reima Koivukoski, whom we introduced to you about a year ago. Now, though, we have the next discovery from the “Land of the Thousand Lakes” lined up for you: Kortela Valta. This duo of watchmakers, Roope Kortela and Rene Valta, found a mutual passion for watchmaking when studying at the Finnish School of Watchmaking and have joined forces to create something very cool called the Eka. More than enough reason to sit down and talk to the pair!Robin, MONOCHROME Watches - Roope, Rene, you're a young two-man brand from Finland. Can you introduce yourselves briefly? Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Value Proposition - Batavi Architect Sports Watch on Kickstarter
Dutch microbrand Batavi is a relative newcomer with a couple of watches under its belt. We looked at the colourful Kosmopoliet GMT a year ago and were impressed with the vintage diver aesthetic and accessible price. That model followed another diver, Batavi's inaugural Noordzee, but the brand's latest watch takes a different, perhaps more sophisticated approach – or let's say more in the current mood. The diver design makes way for a slick sports watch with an integrated bracelet and multiple dial materials, and at a price point rarely seen in the space. We've seen a small handful of brands release comparable sports watches recently, but Batavi's Architect might be the most intriguing.?The closest thing I can think of to this is Tissot's upcoming PRX Powermatic 80, although it comes in at almost twice the price (from an early bird Kickstarter perspective, but it's made by an established brand). The Batavi features a classic tonneau-shaped case and textured dial, and I find what t
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