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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Camouflage Collection Hands-On
The Royal Oak Offshore was presented in 1993, heralding a bolder style for the iconic Audemars Piguet luxury sports watch. The ROO offers a more powerful and sportier take on the model. Since then, this testosterone-fed version of the Royal Oak has stood out for its bold design and generous dimensions and it has given Audemars Piguet the opportunity to combine a number of innovative materials. Following this tradition, a daring trio of Camouflage Royal Oak Offshore models was added to the collection a few months ago. Let's take a closer look.Initially unveiled at SIHH 2019, this quirky trio of Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph 44mm follows the introduction of a first camouflage version of the model in 2018. Ironically, camouflage is originally intended to reduce visibility… but here it creates a commanding presence. Still, if you are ready for their bold style, these new Royal Oaks will feel totally cool. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
In-Depth - The Vacheron Constantin 1955 Cornes de Vache, And Milestone Vintage Chronographs From The Museum
Based on the vintage reference 6087, a watch launched in 1955, the modern so-called Cornes de Vache is, without doubt, one of the most sought-after Vacheron Constantin Chronographs. Available only in platinum or pink gold until very recently, a new steel version has recently been introduced but given the limited production and great demand, it is very difficult to find. On the occasion of a visit to the Manufacture, we have taken a look at some milestone watches from the Vacheron Constantin museum collections to better understand the genesis of this superb chronograph.POCKET CHRONOGRAPHSAs you would expect from the oldest watchmaker that has been in production without interruption, Vacheron Constantin has a rich history in chronographs (and in watches in general). The company produced dead-beat seconds pocket watches, often regarded as the ancestor of the chronograph, as early as 1819 – with an independent dead-beat seconds powered by a dedicated gear train.?Vacheron Constantin&#
Weekly Watch Photo: Omega Speedmaster to celebrate 45th Anniversary of Apollo 11 - Monochrome-Watches
That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. These words from Neil Armstrong still resonate in the heart of everyone on earth, even 45 years after the Apollo 11 team landed on the Moon. Of course, Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins had tons of the best equipment with them but the one that clearly appeals most to us is the small,?rudimentary, basic, old-fashioned mechanical Omega Speedmaster strapped onto each of their wrists. Omega can be proud of this history; and to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Apollo 11, they introduced a new limited edition of the Speedmaster Professional.?Today’s?photos, made by our friends at?SpeedyWatches, makes a perfect way to celebrate this monumental milestone in men’s history.?Today, July 20th 2014, marks the 45th anniversary of?the iconic lunar landing where famous astronauts Neil Armstrong,?Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins took humankind's first steps on the moon. Everyone can imagine how crazy these moments were - of cour
Pre SIHH 2015: Montblanc TimeWalker Urban Speed Chronograph and matching e-Strap (Exclusive Photos, Specs and Price) - Monochrome Watches
For 2015 Montblanc will be revamping?the design of the TimeWalker, beginning with three new models: the Montblanc TimeWalker Urban Speed Chronograph, TimeWalker Urban Speed automatic and TimeWalker Urban Speed UTC. The changes are minimal, so the recognizable TimeWalker style will remain intact. These new TimeWalker models will be launched with Montblanc’s new e-Strap, making Montblanc the first in the world of high-end watchmaking to offer connectivity with your smart phone! And if you’re wondering, yes, it’s actually quite cool!?Montblanc’s TimeWalker collection has been on the market for quite some years, and they’ve won the hearts of many collectors and aspiring watch collectors. The recognizable shaped lugs – an interesting story on itself – and large Arabic numerals for hour markers can be found on all models in the TimeWalker collection. On the new models these Arabic numerals are slightly smaller, and therefore the design seems more bal
BREAKING NEWS: Apple announces stopping the Apple Watch, cracked under pressure of Swiss Watch Industry - Monochrome Watches
Just as the heavy-hitters of the Swiss Watch Industry were about to throw in the towel and to all convert to smart watch line-ups, the master of industrial disruption, Apple, call it quits with their Apple Watch product, due to pressure engaged by Swiss Watch Industry. War is over, the Apple Watch is cancelled.The technophiles in Cupertino have abandoned their never say die attitude. Not on decrypting that iPhone, which virtually any street kid who steals iPhones for a living can do in under 15 minutes, but in the war against the Swiss Watch Industry. In a stunning reversal of their position as presumed leader of the watch industry, Apple have opted to cancel the Apple Watch product line going forward. Ad - Scroll to continue with article In a startling press-release that was posted on their website for about 5 minutes last night and then immediately taken down,
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