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All You Need to Know about Moon Phase Watches - Monochrome Watches
Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly. Then your love would also change?William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet –?The attraction the moon exerts on our imagination is almost as powerful as its pull on the tides. Beyond the evocation of the utilitarian ties between horology and astronomy, the reproduction of lunar cycles on the dial of watches is poetic and symbolic. Moon phase watches are a statement of style through a subtle and anachronistic connection to our past and our place in the universe. Underneath the dials, sophisticated mechanisms gear the moon cycles.There are different types of lunar months. What matters for watchmakers is the synodic month, the cycle of visible moon phases - the moon as visible in the sky. Its average length is of 29.530587981 days (29 d 12 h 44 min 2.80 s). In their attempts to reproduce the progression of our satellite, most moon phase watches usually feature a wheel with 59 teeth (2 x 29.5 days). It advances one tooth per a day, whi
Portrait: Gaga Laboratorio, Bold Italian Design Meets Swiss Precision
The current watch market is polarized and most often highlighted by the major and mainstream brands on one hand, and let’s say, all the rest on the other hand. Among the latter, on the fringes of the groups and a few independent and historical brands, a swarm of new brands has emerged in recent years to shake up what can be sometimes seen as a lethargic creative landscape. Niche brands, creators, and micro-brands, all have the particularity of claiming innovative creativity in form and – sometimes – in content. Some, for sure, stand out from the crowd because they have been able to forge a strong identity through the product, if not a manufacture created in the 18th century…Take Gag¨¤ Laboratorio for example. Gag¨¤ Laboratorio is a new independent brand, the second owned and run by Mr. Ruben Tomella beside Gag¨¤ Milano, which has been active for over twenty years. In 2020, Ruben Tomella decided to leverage the expertise of Manufacture Gag¨¤ SA, the Swiss company tha
Recap -The Best Watches Introduced by BVLGARI in 2021
One of the stars of the LVMH Group, Bvlgari, the Swiss manufacturer with Italian roots, has earned a place in the watchmaking spotlight by continuously presenting record-breaking watches with the Octo Finissimo collection. And year after year, since the first one in 2014, the brand does not disappoint. Sure enough, in 2021, we saw the introduction of the world’s thinnest Perpetual Calendar watch and winner of the GPHG 2021. But that was not all. Bvlgari also expanded the Octo Roma collection and presented a funky new GMT version of the Bvlgari Bvlgari Aluminium. Here’s our recap of Bvlgari’s best for 2021.Bvlgari Octo Finissimo S Steel Silvered DialThe Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic was pretty much an instant classic when launched in 2017. Packing the thinnest automatic movement available at the time, the Octo Finissimo was more than just a mechanical showcase of Bvlgari’s watchmaking capabilities. The sharp, angular design with an integrated bracelet quickly
Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition (Specs & Price)
A couple of days ago, Omega announced a new edition of its Seamaster Diver 300M. Not just a new colour scheme, but a watch with solid environmental conservation credentials that reflects Omega's support of the Nekton foundation. A leading UK not-for-profit association, Nekton is committed to protecting our oceans by accelerating scientific exploration. The new Seamaster Nekton Edition comes with a black ceramic dial, is fitted with Omega's Master Chronometer calibre and features a special engraving on the caseback to celebrate its partnership with Nekton. Available in two formats, with an integrated steel bracelet or a black rubber strap, the Nekton Editions stand out from other Seamaster Diver 300M models with their matte, monochromatic look. And, in yet another departure from most of the regular models in the line-up, the Nekton Editions do not have a date window.Brief background Seamaster and NektonThe Seamaster Professional 300M – originally available with a quartz or an auto
Introducing All Panerai Submersible QuarantaQuattro of Watches and Wonders 2022
On the occasion of Watches & Wonders 2022, Panerai introduces a new case size to its Submersible collection. As its name suggests, the Submersible QuarantaQuattro will now be available in a 44mm diameter that joins the existing 47mm and 42mm sizes. The new Submersible model retains all the characteristics of the collection, which is based on the emblematic Luminor case with its distinctive shape and patented crown lock device. What sets it apart is its unidirectional rotating bezel. Concealed behind the solid caseback is the automatic P.900 calibre (ValFleurier based) with hours, minutes, small seconds, date indication and three days of power reserve. The brand also introduces a new Goldtech version of the original, streamlined Luminor Calendario Perpetuo.Submersible QuarantaQuattro PAM01229, PAM01226 & PAM01232Three interpretations of the Submersible QuarantaQuattro (forty-four) debut in the collection. Two steel models in a white dial/green rubber strap or black dial/black ru
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