Sattler Classica Secunda 1985: A Must-Have Ultra-Luxury Object Or Simply The Ultimate Geek Toy?

An appreciation for inherent value and superior timeless aesthetics culminated with my first personal encounter with the Sattler Classica Secunda 1985, a rare modern precision pendulum clock. It adorned the hallway of the former Chronoswiss headquarters in Munich, Germany where I was working at the time. Upon sight, the immediate conviction overcame me that one day I would have to own one of these stunning marvels of wall art. Let me tell you why.

9 years ago

Joining the Light Side – Hands-on with the Ball Fireman Night Train DLC

‘Accuracy under adverse conditions’ – Headquartered in La-Chaux-de-Fonds with American roots going as far back as 1891, Ball watches manufactures sturdy mechanical watches with a focus on reliability and legibility. This obsession with readability lead the brand to literally encapsulate light on their dials. Monochrome goes hands-on with one of the brand’s best-sellers, the Ball Fireman night train DLC.

9 years ago

Hands-On: The Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II

Let’s get this out of the way right from the start: while there is a part of me that’s curious to see what surreal effect could be wrung from writing out “Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph Blancpain Ocean Commitment II” every time this watch needs to be named, we’re just going to go with “BOC II.” Okay? On to the watch itself.

9 years ago

Review: Ball Engineer II Volcano

As its tagline of “Accuracy Under Adverse Conditions” suggests, Ball Watches goes all out to design and create the most accurate timepieces on the planet. The Ball Engineer II Volcano is no different.…

9 years ago

3 White Hot Diamond Jewelry Pieces for the Holidays from Top Jewelry Designers Coin, Webster, Gabriel & Co.

By Roberta Naas Just last month, Graff Diamonds unveiled the Graff Venus, the largest D flawless heart-shaped diamond in the world. The stone weighs 118.78 carats and was cut from a 357-carat rough that had been discovered in 2015. That one stunning diamond sparked a renewed interest in statement-making diamonds. Here, we bring you a look at three top designers’ white-hot diamond jewelry pieces – just in time for the holidays.

9 years ago

Value Proposition: Deep Blue Master 2000 Diver – 10 Years Limited Edition

With the busy lifestyles we have these days, we sometimes forget about ourselves – and neglect the adventurous and outgoing side of life that we crave. We often find ourselves trapped in the ‘norm’ completing mundane tasks – day in, day out. Deep Blue has completely thrown the norm out of the water – literally, with the limited edition ‘Master 2000 Diver’ watch to celebrate their 10 year anniversary, and it comes at a good great price!

9 years ago

SIHH 2017: Introducing the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Quatuor Cobalt MicroMelt

First introduced three years ago, the Quatuor is one of Roger Dubuis’ most complicated wristwatches, equipped with four inclined balance wheels. At SIHH 2017 the watch will get a facelift, with new blue and red livery, and more notably a watch case in cobalt-chromium alloy that’s the result of complex processing. The case material is […]

9 years ago