The Breitling Navitimer 8 Collection, Georges Kerns First Creation as CEO of Breitling - Monochrome Watches
After he unexpectedly?left IWC and joined Breitling as the new CEO, Georges Kern was under the radar… We were all waiting for the first novelty to come out of the Grenchen-based manufacture. And today, here THEY come. Indeed, it’s not a watch but a full collection named the?Breitling Navitimer 8, which we introduce to you today. Five different models, five different displays, five different movements, one entirely new concept. There was a lot of talk about what Kern was about to launch… The answer is a pilot watch, obviously. Let’s take a look at Kern’s debut.Don’t be fooled by the “Navitimer” in the name of this new collection. In fact, it hasn’t got much in common with the iconic pilot watch. At least, don’t consider the new?Breitling Navitimer 8 collection as an extension of the existing “Navi” collection, but as an independent and new offer from the pilot-oriented brand. Don’t be scared though, as the?Bre

Ulysse Nardin Skeleton X Magma (Specs & Price)
A fully openworked movement, shaped like an X, housed in a sporty, coloured and textured carbon fibre case nicknamed “magma”… Yes, Ulysse Nardin is not walking down the classic side of the street here. Let’s be honest, the brand’s latest creation is bold and extreme,? but it’s also pretty cool. Let’s look at the new Ulysse Nardin Skeleton X Magma.At the SIHH 2019, Ulysse Nardin launched a collection based on the X-factor, with the new (and more accessible version) of its signature watch, the Freak X. Alongside this watch was another bold piece, a new take on the brand’s classic openworked piece, with a newly decorated movement shaped like an X and a redesigned case. This watch was named the Skeleton X. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Based on this watch, Ulysse Nardin introduces a new, very hot version sizzlin

Artisans de Geneve "The Pearl Project" Skeletonised Patek Nautilus 5711
Today's high-end watch aficionados increasingly seek unique products; watches that no one else has and reflect their personality. Some brands offer bespoke watches, but companies specialised in watch customisation services are one avenue to exclusivity and personalisation. There are a handful of such companies, but Artisans de Geneve is in a league of its own. This independent workshop does not manufacture or sell watches but is commissioned by clients to transform their watches. What has really put Artisans de Geneve on the map is its expertise and approach to creating something truly unique. While most players typically offer blacked-out versions of timepieces, Artisans de Geneve goes a few steps further. The Blausee,?a skeletonised and hand-wound take on the Daytona is an example of its approach and capabilities. One of the latest commissions is even more surprising A client entrusted the company with reinterpreting an absolute icon, a Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711!Note: Artisans

Hands-On - Tudor Heritage Advisor Cognac, one of the very few alarm watches on the market (live pics, specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
In terms of complications, the chronograph is certainly the most widely known – and used – of them all. Then, when you pronounce the words “chiming watches“, the immediate reference goes to the minute repeater. However, one chiming complication shouldn’t be forgotten, one which?is actually rather important historically and one that will immediately link to the “president watch“. Alarm watches are rare, somehow?outdated – especially in our era of smartphones (but like every?mechanical watch) – but also sort of fascinating. One of the very few manufacture to offer one is Tudor, and their proposition comes with a new color this year. Here is the?Tudor Heritage Advisor Cognac.Strange enough, we never covered this watch on Monochrome-Watches. Don’t ask why, we have no good reasons for that. It’s even more surprising, considering that the Tudor Heritage Advisor is the most complicated watch of the catalogue. This issue is abou

Oris Hammerhead Limited Edition (Specs & Price)
Oris Hammerhead limited edition - As sharks are facing extinction, Oris unveils its robust dive watch, the Aquis, in a limited edition to help raise funds for a shark conservation project run by the NGO Pelagios Kakunj¨¢, and supported by Oris ambassador and professional diver Jer?me Delafosse. Specific Grey dial, Day-Date display, combined with the new Aquis style.Oris just announced a revamped Aquis collection this year (read our article about the new take on the design of this sturdy dive watch here). Today, the brand is announcing a Hammerhead Limited Edition that will be available in June 2017. Based on this new, visually lighter generation of Aquis, the Hammerhead is built around the Oris caliber 791 with automatic winding (Sellita SW 220-1) featuring an enlarged day date indication. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The 45.5mm steel case is in stainless