Collector's Series - @khemkakunal and his Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding
If you look at Kunal's account on Instagram (@khemkakunal), the word “seasoned collector” immediately comes to mind. Indeed, Kunal P. Khemka, a real watch enthusiast from India and a 44-year-old businessman, has the knowledge and the taste when it comes to choosing what to strap around his wrist – with a clear bias on elegant and refined pieces. Today, we discuss his Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding reference 82172.? However, when he bought it in 2011, it was still called the Patrimony Traditionnelle Manual-Winding. We found out why this is his favourite watch.Kunal grew up in a typical Indian extended family, which included his grandparents, uncle and aunt, their kids, in addition to his parents and sister. Kunal's uncle (his father's younger brother, to be precise) was (and still is) crazy about watches, especially Vacheron Constantin. Through him, Kunal had his first introduction to watches, and to Vacheron Constantin.?Frank Geelen, MONOCHROME R

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin 16202ST - Review, Video
Kill your darlings is what they say, and around the same time last year, Patek Philippe killed the 5711, and Audemars Piguet killed the uber-popular 15202. Within a few weeks, the two most popular watches on planet Earth were discontinued, generating a good deal of turbulence in the world of watches. AP’s Royal Oak Extra-Thin, a.k.a. ‘Jumbo’, is now being replaced by the new reference 16202. Has the Jumbo changed a lot? Well, yes and no. It’s equipped with a new movement, but more importantly, the 16202 still looks very much like a Royal Oak Jumbo. Let’s take a closer look at the all-new stainless steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin 16202ST.As said, it has changed a LOT. Ad - Scroll to continue with article For the first time since 1972, the Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin will be equipped with a different movement, and that

Retailers Need to Take the Personal Approach if They Are to Survive - Monochrome Watches
Even though the promise of a vaccine strikes a positive note in the current COVID-19 misery, the pandemic still holds everyone, and especially retailers, in a firm grip. However, this situation may also prove to be an opportunity for small and medium-sized jewellers and watch retailers to rethink the way they market their offer. Besides an impeccable online presence, both creativity and establishing a personal connection are essential.The world has already done its digital shift. Online advertising, social media posts and online magazines are now the rule, especially in periods of confinement. Advantages for retailers seem clear: their online information can be uploaded and updated at all times and its effects can be measured. Online marketing and developing new ways to connect digitally with customers can still be fine-tuned, however. Customers have discovered the many advantages of online browsing, so it had better be an unforgettable experience.?Having the freedom to shop around to

Introducing The Accessible Timex Marlin Sub-Dial Automatic
The watchmaking industry can be a daunting and dizzying environment, both from a mechanical and financial perspective. Every day we are bombarded with watches costing tens of thousands of dollars and uber-complex movements. And to be honest, considering the fact it is our passion and profession, we’re not often surprised by price tags well into the six figures (whether they’re justified or not is a different discussion…) But where does that leave people that are on a budget, or perhaps first-time buyers into mechanical watches? What’s out there that looks cool, yet is very affordable? That’s where watches like the new Timex Marlin Sub-Dial Automatic 39mm come in!The Marlin collection by Timex has been a long-standing range of affordable watches, with an understated design that makes it fit for the boardroom but also for more casual occasions. New to the range is this Marlin Sub-Dial Automatic 39mm, which offers a new look, and new mechanics, at roughly the

Hands-on IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Ceratanium IW395505
IWC Schaffhausen's outstanding craft of creating functional, mechanical pilot's watches has translated into something far more than just a simple and legible timing device designed for pilots. It has transformed into a horological icon, sparking many iterations with additional, useful complications. One such offspring is the practical IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner, a Super-GMT if you like. Following the Spitfire The Longest Flight and Le Petit Prince editions, the latest member of the family is the IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner TOP GUN Ceratanium IW395505.IWC has been on a mission to update the emblematic IWC Big Pilot and Pilot's Watch collections this year and shows no signs of settling down. We've seen new chronographs, a downsized Big Pilot, a sleek pair of Mojave Desert watches and complex Perpetual Calendar and Tourbillon models. And let's not forget about the uber-impressive Shock Absorber XPL. The latest novelty, however, is the Timezoner TOP GUN Ceratanium. Ad - Scroll