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Ophion OPH-960 - Review of an affordable new brand with interesting horological content (live photos & price) - Monochrome-Watches
It’s tough to think of a collector who?hasn’t?dreamt of ultra-high-end watches such as F.P. Journe, Kari Voutilainen, Laurent Ferrier or Philippe Dufour? These dream-watches are however, for almost all of us, unreachable objects, with prices starting at 50k (and with no limits). Miguel, the founder of Ophion?Watches, also harbors ambitions of owning such watches… but he know’s that, for most of us, the?average collector, it will most likely never happen. Instead of living in a dreamworld, he decided to create watches that could, for a fraction of the price, provide somewhat of the pleasure of these dream watches mentioned previously. Here is the full review of his horological vision, the Ophion OPH-960,?an affordable proposition?with interesting horological content.BackgroundLet’s be straight and?lay the groundwork first. Don’t expect the Ophion OPH-960 to be even close to?a Laurent Ferrier or a F.P. Journe in terms of finishing or horological precis
Hands-On: The New Baltic HMS 003 & Baltic Bicompax 003
While it seems to be well established now, we have to remember that Baltic only appeared on the watchmaking scene in 2017. The brainchild of watch and car enthusiast Etienne Malec, a Frenchman whose passion for vintage chronographs was transmitted by his father, the brand is one of the most impressive success stories in recent years. The MR01, an accessible vision of a Calatrava watch, generated unexpected interest and remains today a hot piece. But what matters today is the pair of watches that started it all… The Bicompax and the HMS. And it’s now entering its 3rd generation, without replacing the previous 002 series. Smaller, and even more detailed than before, it shows that Baltic is here to stay, with gradual improvements to its collections.As we explained in our very first article about what was then a Kickstarter project, Baltic is the brainchild of Etienne Malec, a young Frenchman who has inherited his father's passion for watches. An avid collector, his father spen
Andersen Geneve Tempus Terrae - a special edition to commemorate Louis Cottier's WorldTime watch - Specs & price - Monochrome-Watches
There a few watches that are as?practical as a world timer, a watch able to give you in a single look at the dial the time of all the main cities around the world (and your local time too). In a world of growing globalization, these timepieces are now seen as extremely useful – but this was not the case when invented. This complication is credited to the famous watchmaker Louis Cottier with the highly collectible Patek Philippe Ref. 2523, a beauty that Andersen Geneva commemorates with its latest?special edition, the?Tempus Terrae.Let’s be very clear with you, the?Andersen Geneve Tempus Terrae is a sumptuous piece of horology. When we first saw it during Baselworld 2015, we just felt in love with this watch – and especially our editor-in-chief Frank, known to have a thing?for World-Timer watches. The beauty of the?Andersen Geneve Tempus Terrae comes from its unique shape, its engine-turned dial and its complication. If you’re into vintage watches and rare birds,
5 Cool Bronze Watches for Patina Lovers - Monochrome Watches
Bronze, one of the first alloys concocted by man, has been used to centuries. This durable metal is known for a wide range of uses including for crafting watches that stand out with their vintage appeal and golden-brown hue. However, all that glitters is not gold! Strong and tough, it is often used to craft tool watches. However, you need to be aware that bronze oxidizes but only on its outer layer that protects the metal from further corrosion. As such, it slowly develops a patina that makes each watch unique. Pretty cool but you need to be ready for this! Here are some of the best bronze watches presented over the past few months. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Rado Captain Cook BronzeAt Baselworld 2017, Rado brought back the Captain Cook', a cool dive watch based on a model from the early 1960s. The brand has now enlarged the collection with different s
Review Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date
Adapting the Biblical phrase to the watchmaking sphere, it is true to say that watch lovers do not live by novelties alone. There are plenty of models out there that deserve to be admired, time after time. One of these belongs to Vacheron Constantin‘s understated yet elegant Patrimony family inspired by slim men’s wristwatches of the 1950s. The Patrimony Moon Phase and Retrograde Date appeared in 2017, a simpler model that was somewhat eclipsed by the astronomical watch Celestia with double-digit complications and the Grande Sonnerie Symphonia. Fitted with a retrograde date and a moon phase indication, the complications were not jaw-dropping, but the overall appeal and discreet elegance of the watch have given it the kind of sticking power you need to become a classic.As Brice explained in his review, the Moon Phase and Retrograde Date was a descendant of the Retrograde Day-Date with the same case, same base movement and the replacement of the day indication with a moon pha
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