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Audemars Piguet Millenary Frosted Gold Opal Dial - Hands-On Review (Specs & Price)
The Audemars Piguet Millenary Frosted Gold Opal Dial is my horological fantasy come true. Appealing on an aesthetic and technical level, the Millenary Frosted Gold Opal Dial wears its beating heart on its sleeve and plays with volume, texture, and light in a contemporary key. Feminine yet assertive, this Millenary model flies in the face of traditional women’s watches. As Fran?ois-Henri Bennahmias, CEO of Audemars Piguet likes to say: women's watches shouldn't be limited to shrinking, pinking and adding a few diamonds. And, as you will see, there is absolutely nothing shrinky, pinky or diamondy about the Millenary Frosted Gold.An elliptical caseTechnically known as elliptical' – and not the kind you would find in a gym – the oval-shaped case of the Millenary has an organic and intrinsically feminine appeal. Elliptical or egg-shaped cases are not very common but do make the occasional appearance in the realm of high-end watchmaking, with examples like Ulysse Nardin's J
5 Sophisticated Dress Watches with Blue Dials Launched Recently - Monochrome Watches
A dress watch is the epitome of elegance and every well-dressed man should consider having one in his wardrobe. James Bond might get away with wearing a dinner jacket and a Seamaster 300M, but most men don't have to abandon the casino table and engage in life and death battles. Simplicity, understatement and elegance are operative words in this genre. Unlike those loud watches bristling with complications, a dress watch simply (and quietly) tells the time. Designed to be worn with a suit or even more formal attire, the understated spirit and timeless elegance of a dress watch mean it is the kind of watch that should last you a lifetime – and more. Blue, in all its tonalities, is the colour of the moment, but as you will see, the five models we have chosen embrace a wide range of styles. ?Breguet Classique 5177 Grand Feu Blue EnamelWhen it comes to classic styling, Breguet is the name that springs to mind. Abandoning the brand's hallmark silver guilloche dials, Breguet ventures in
Omega Constellation Co-Axial Master Chronometer 41mm
Although it doesn’t have the cachet of a Speedmaster with its legendary Moon landing or a Seamaster worn in an action-packed James Bond episode, the Omega Constellation is one of the brand’s oldest and most enduring collections that started life in 1952 as a precision chronometer wristwatch. Revisited over the years, the transformation that most influenced the contemporary look of the Constellation took place in 1982, the year the watch got its claws. Following the update to the 29mm Constellation Manhattan ladies’ model?in 2019, the gent’s 39mm and 41mm were also upgraded in 2020 and equipped with Master Chronometer calibre 8800. The time-and-date watch we are looking at today is the handsome 41mm steel version with a black dial and integrated strap. Although we have often referred to it as a luxury sports watch – given its shaped case, raised bezel and integrated bracelet – having handled the sleek black dial and bezel version, I am tempted to rela
DOXA Sub 300 Carbon Professional - Dive Watch Review (Specs & Price)
In the world of dive watches, you would be hard-pressed to find a brand with more history or pedigree than DOXA. From the 1930s all the way to the quartz crisis in the 1980s, they built a brand around a singular focus on the purpose-built tool watch, attracting the attention of both the superstars of the dive world and the everyday hobbyists alike. On the wrists of real-life explorers like Jacques Cousteau and his team, and even fictional heroes like Clive Cussler's Dirk Pitt, Doxa has become synonymous with diving. We are going beneath the waves, to some reefs in the Florida Keys with the latest release in the iconic Sub 300 line, the Sub 300 Carbon, to see how it lives up to this long and storied history. Read on.DOXA was founded in 1889 in the heart of one of Switzerland's major watchmaking areas, the Canton of Neuchatel, by Georges Ducommun of Le Locle. At the age of 12, Ducommun became an apprentice to a watch manufacturer, specializing in casing-up movements. After eight years of
Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 10 (Hands-on, Specs & Price)
The “Histoire de Tourbillon” saga by Harry Winston is coming to an end. This series of watches was the home for some of the most extravagant pieces created by the brand, together with the Opus series. Having previously used tourbillons with single, double or triple axes, combined (or not) with single or double tourbillons or a carousel, Harry Winston’s latest creation is the last page of an impressive book. But like all good stories, the end is mind-blowing. Meet the Harry Winston Histoire de Tourbillon 10, the first watch ever equipped with four tourbillons in a single movement.Background: Multiple Regulator WatchesRecently, our technical editor Xavier wrote the perfect story to start this article: “A Technical Perspective – Understanding the Concept of Multiple-Regulator Watches“. This couldn’t be more accurate in this context. But before we move to the reasons behind the use of multiple regulators, let’s have a quick overview of the in
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