Looking Good in Black & White Perhaps you thought it might be blue. After all, it has been a trend with Tudor. Well, surprise! Its not. Its black. And its white. And it might be the closest thing to a Tudor sub that we will see for a while. But any way you look at it, the new Tudor Black Bay Monochrome is a solid, … Continue reading Tudor Black Bay Monochrome
A brief history of time Exactly 100 years ago, Swiss Watchmaker, Joseph Lapanouse, founded Cimier Watches in Hölstein, Switzerland. Back then, the brand manufactured pin-pallet escapement watches. By 1970, on the strength of a single patent for the Roskopf watch, Cimier was producing 1.5 million pieces a year and employed more than 500 people in its newer Bubendorf facility. Their pin-pallet chronographs–or faux chronographs–in particular, … Continue reading Time to Watches: Cimier 711 Heritage Chronograph
Wearing your heart on your sleeve This month, Hamilton adds five new references to the Jazzmaster Open Heart series. Of the brand’s seven distinct collections, the sprawling Jazzamaster line is perhaps the one most characterized by sophistication and elegance. Even the sportier offerings, like the Performer Auto and the Auto Chrono, tend toward the upscale in terms of finishing and design. However, the Open Heart … Continue reading Hamilton Jazzmaster Open Heart
