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Hands-On - A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon with Pink Gold/Salmon Dial (Specs & Price)
Montblanc, Audemars, Patek?and more… Salmon/pink dials are THE trend for the 2018/2019 collection. Even though not entirely novel, we’ve never encountered so many watches with pink-coloured dials as we have this year. Don’t get us wrong, we actually love salmon dials here, at MONOCHROME (see Frank’s love letter here). There are, however, different ways to execute a salmon dial and when it decided to do its first real pink-coloured timepiece,?A. Lange & Sohne took the high-end road… really high-end, with the new?Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon and its solid pink gold dial.Lookbook 2019 – The trend for SalmonAfter a rolling series of blue dials (from 2013 to 2016), after multiple bronze watches (a trend that isn’t over, as seen at the SIHH with multiple?bronze case/green dial watches), the major trend for high-end watches this year seems to be the combination of white metal and a pink/salmon dial. Such a combination isn’t new, as it has
Just Because: The 10:10 Position of Hands is so Deeply Rooted that AI can't Generate Anything Different
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is on everyone’s lips. It’s a topic that divides and generates strong opinions (pros or cons), and it will, in the future, become increasingly important, whether you like it or not. These tools, at least the tools that we, the public, can use (image or text generators such as ChatGPT), are becoming better and better at being creative – just ask AI to write an 800-word article about the history of the tourbillon regulator, and you’ll see that, even if the result is slightly sterile and generic, it’s not that bad. When it comes to generating images, these tools are also fairly impressive, but they have their limits. One of them is to deal with firmly anchored concepts, images that are so deeply rooted in the common psyche that they can hardly be counteracted. One of them is the 10-past-10 position of the hands in watch marketing and creative imagery; it is so strongly embedded that AI can hardly do anything against it.The reas
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Ceramic - Review, Price
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, and its full ceramic Perpetual Calendar versions – full black and now white too – have been some of the most sought-after modern watches for some years now. You understand why when you handle these watches… The full ceramic case and bracelet are nothing but superbly executed. To add to the desirability of this model, Audemars Piguet today introduces a new, hand-finished skeletonized version of this watch in the collection. Meet the new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked Full Black Ceramic.Luxury Sports Watch, Full CeramicThe new Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Openworked is based on the black QP version that has been presented back in 2017. As we told you back then, when having our first look with this watch, having the signature Royal Oak case and bracelet fully executed in ceramic was nothing short of an achievement. Full ceramic watches have existed way before the Royal Oak, however, the specific shapes and finishing
Hands-On Grand Seiko 44GS Hi-Beat Ice Blue SLGH013 (Specs, Price)
Multiple elements define Grand Seiko’s style, all gathered under an important set of rules known as the Grammar of Design. The instrument behind this series of guidelines was a watch known as the 44GS, a sharp and unmistakably GS watch born in 1967, and one that will set in stone what the brand’s creations will be for the future. We’ve seen multiple releases this year celebrating the 55th anniversary of the 44GS, such as the Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255 and, considering today’s matters, the Hi-Beat Automatic SLGH009. The latter, a limited edition, introduced GS’ latest automatic movement within an all-time classic design. And today, it’s time for this Calibre 9SA5 to join the permanent 44GS collection, with the new?SLGH013 and its striking ice blue textured dial. And there are a few other things to know!The 44GS is a watch that can be considered instrumental in the history of Grand Seiko. It was, when released in 1967, the first model to apply designer?Taro T
Introducing: The Brown & Gold PVD Mido Multifort TV Big Date
Mido's decision to revisit some of its vintage models and update them with contemporary specs has resulted in some very attractive yet affordable pieces. Models like the 1960s-inspired Ocean Star Decompression Timer with its colourful dial, the 1930s-styled Patrimony Chronograph?and the more recent Multifort TV Big Date are winning combinations of retro details and modern mechanics. Introduced in 2023, the sporty yet chic Multifort TV Big Date exudes a strong 1970s vibe. The latest iteration is this rose gold PVD case and chocolate brown dial combo that tunes into a more luxurious channel.TV-shaped watches had their heyday in the 1970s. Mido's first TV-shaped watch appeared in 1973, and in 2023, coinciding with its 50th anniversary, it released the Multifort TV Big Date. Measuring 39.2mm x 40mm and 11.5 mm thick, the resilient 100m water-resistant Multifort case is equipped with a screw-down crown protected by guards. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
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