Category: Events

Video – Stéphane Bianchi, TAG Heuer’s CEO, on the 50th Anniversary of the Monaco

During the F1 Grand Prix in Monaco, last weekend, we sat down with TAG Heuer’s CEO, Stéphane Bianchi, to talk about the 50th anniversary of an icon, the TAG Heuer Monaco. Let’s all agree that the word ‘iconic’ is so often mis-used in the world of horology, however, in this case I think it’s appropriate to designate the Monaco as ‘iconic’. Stéphane Bianchi tell us more about the Monaco and how TAG Heuer is celebrating the 50th anniversary of this legendary and highly recognizable timepiece.

5 years ago

Event – Up In the Air with a Van der Gang Vlieger Watch

I can enjoy a bit of action… sometimes, but I’m clearly not an action addict. So when I got the chance to fly in a 72-year-old Fokker aeroplane while getting hands-on with a Dutch-made pilot’s watch, the truth is that I was excited and a bit anxious. The Van der Gang Vlieger (pilot in Dutch) […]

6 years ago

Event – Driving the new Porsche 992 and wearing the Porsche Design 911 Chronograph Timeless Machine

Porsche and Porsche-Design together invited me for their Winter Event in Zell am See, Austria. Although it was immediately after the SIHH, from 18-20 January, I couldn’t resist when I saw the program! Zell am See is the historical birth ground of Porsche and their design studio is still located in this beautiful Austrian village in the middle of the Alps. Zell am See gave stage to the revived Ice Race and the new Porsche Design 911 Timeless Machine, which we covered recently, was there for me to review. But also another mechanical machine that is also dubbed ‘Timeless Machine’ awaited me and here’s my report on the Porsche Winter Event, the new Porsche Design 911 Timeless Machine Limited Edition and driving in the brand new Porsche 992.

6 years ago

Visiting the Panerai Manufacture, the Brand’s Highly Efficient Production Site (With Exclusive Live Pics)

The Panerai manufacture was completed in 2014 and is currently headed by Jean-Marc Pontroué. Located on the outskirts of Neuchâtel, the 10,000sqm building was constructed with eco-compatible standards. It gathers all product development and production teams under one modern roof to operate the brand manufacturing activities (parts, movements and casing). There, 250 people carry out their specialist work. In addition to the Swiss manufacture, Panerai’s headquarters are located in Italy where key corporate functions, such as design and marketing, take place.

6 years ago

Live Stream – Watch the GPHG 2018 Ceremony

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève can be seen as the Oscars of the Watchmaking industry, by awarding the best watches introduced during the year. From ladies watches to chronographs or mechanical exception, the entire spectre of the production is covered. For the second time this year, MONOCHROME is part of the short list of official media partners of the GPHG. Before the ceremony starts, you can check the finalists of the GPHG 2018 here (with some personal notes and predictions from the redaction team). And because this event is also a celebration of the passion we all have for the beautiful horology, we invite you to follow the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2018 (GPHG 2018) ceremony live here, in English or in French.

6 years ago

Announcing – Watch the GPHG 2018 Live Tonight on MONOCHROME

Tonight, as every year, is the celebration of the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (or GPHG 2018) – the Oscars of the watchmaking industry. Several categories are represented (ladies, men, complicated and even affordable) and the best watches of the year will be awarded the coveted Golden Hand prize – and of course, the prize […]

6 years ago

Announcing – SalonQP Set to Celebrate 10th Anniversary In Style in 2018

SalonQP is once again getting ready to open its doors in London later this month (22nd – 24th of November). With a new owner at the helm and a revised format planned, it seems the iconic location – London’s Saatchi Gallery – is the only thing set to stay the same this year. Many familiar […]

6 years ago

Announcing – The Watchmaker’s Club is Back in London for Another Year

We’re more than halfway through October, which means it’s nearly November. For watch lovers in London that can only mean one thing. It’s time to start getting excited for the year’s horological highlight: SalonQP. We’ll be bringing you all the details about that show in a separate upcoming article. First though, we wanted to tell you about another, lesser-known but no less interesting event that is taking place a few weeks earlier, on the 7th of November: The Watchmaker’s Club.

6 years ago