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Glashütte Original Makes Colourful Showing At The 67th Berlinale

From the 11^th of February through to the 21^st of February German city Berlin once again played host to the 67^th edition of the Berlinale International Film Festival, culminating with the star-studded Award Ceremony on Saturday evening. This year German watch-maker Glashütte Original shared the spotlight as principal partner of the Berlinale for the first time (although it has already been involved as a sponsor for several years), hosting the Golden Bear Lounge and presenting the inaugural Glashütte Original Documentary Award complete with a 50,000 Euro Award. The Saxon manufacture also took the opportunity to show off its new Sixties Iconic Square collection featuring five distinctively colourful dials.

Independent Watchmaking – Vincent Calabrese unveils Kronos

Vincent Calabrese unveils Kronos, a creation bridging two arts (watchmaking and painting) and two cultures (Greece and Japan). Designed in cooperation with Japanese painter Shinji Himeno, its dial features an allegoric micro-painting picturing Kronos, the Greek god of time, and is powered by Calabrese’s signature wandering-jumping hour

The Very-Retro Zenith Heritage 146 Chronograph El Primero (and why it just rocks…)

Here’s the deal: an iconic chronograph movement, automatic, with column-wheel, high-beat frequency and very pleasant architecture to be seen on the caseback, a small diameter, a retro-inspired design, a clean dial, bi-compax layout, a no-date dial, all that wrapped in a pretty designed case and with the name of one of the greatest manufactures printed on the dial… What is there not to love in this description? Not much, admittedly. Well, this is what you’ll get with the Zenith Heritage 146 Chronograph El Primero, and yes, it is a pretty amazing watch, in fact it could well be the El Primero many were waiting for.

Introducing – Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition II

Oris’ motto is “Real watches for real people“… and it’s not just a marketing gimmick (which happens rather often in this luxury watches industry, to say the least). Don’t be surprised to see that Oris watches are worn by ambassadors that are just a bit far away from red carpets. For instance, take a look at the Rega Altimeter, or the El Hierro Limited Edition… For their latest creation, it’s with Australia’s Royal Flying Doctor Service (one of the world’s most iconic aeromedical services) that Oris is teaming up, with a new watch, the Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition II.

Value Proposition – Lebois & Co Avantgarde Date 3rd Re-Launch Edition Black Dial

After two first editions, one with a classical silver dial and one with a striking blue dial (which we reviewed here), both successfully funded by community-based projects, Lebois & Co today announced their return to the Kickstarter program to raise funds for the 3rd Re- launch Edition of their Avantgarde Date. Besides coming with a nice black dial, there’s more to offer now “under the hood”… New dial and new movement for a great quality upgrading.

Hands-On – The Architectural Louis Moinet Metropolis

What makes the beauty of an object? Its design… Right, that was an easy answer. But if look closely, what is hidden behind the word design? Like in architecture, watchmaking uses shapes, proportions, perspectives, empty and full parts, layers and steps, in order to create a three dimensional object. This is what Louis Moinet tends to do with their new watch, the Metropolis. More contemporary, more sculptural, still with an in-house movement of great quality but with a more aggressive price policy. The industry evolves and micro-brands, even the high-end ones, have to take the train on time. And that Metropolis is an interesting move.

Introducing the Monta OceanKing – A Retro-Inspired Dive Watch with Eterna Calibre

The Monta OceanKing is a no-nosense dive watch, nicely executed and powered by an Eterna movement. The underlying idea of the OceanKing was to craft a modern interpretation of the traditional tool watches of the mid 1950s and early 1960s with a focus on functionality and quality – Precise execution has resulted in a great diving companion that is a perfect daily wearer too. Check-out the Monta OceanKing Dive Watch.

More Curves, More Purity, 100% Swiss – Introducing the H. Moser & Cie Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Purity

Undoubtedly the most emblematic watch of the H. Moser & Cie collection, the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar is a piece that we covered (and praised, and reviewed) several times here, on Monochrome-Watches (here or here for instance). it has even been the play field for a concept, in what is to date the cleanest QP you can imagine (too clean? Maybe, but the point is not here). With their now usual “no logo” minimalistic dial approach and the new #MakeSwissMadeGreatAgain approach, H. Moser & Cie revamp their QP, with the Endeavour Perpetual Calendar Purity. New case, new dial, same super-clever movement… and now 100% Swiss Made.

Value Proposition – KLYNT Geneve Elegance Contemporaine – Bold, Architectural… And Swiss

The beauty and elegance of fine Swiss made timepieces date back centuries. With a following of thousands of individuals, these sought after watches have often been out of reach for many consumers. KLYNT Geneve brings you the creative design and reliability of the Swiss watchmaking tradition without the hefty price tag. The modern designs from KLYNT take cues from architecture and design. With elements from some great indie watchmakers and a design that won’t let you cold, these timepieces are a nice and accessible way to enter the world of modern and bold watches.

Schwarz Etienne, An Integrated Manufacture With Much More Than First Meets The Eye

Schwarz Etienne, a brand that flies under the radar for many but if you take the time to look a little closer, you will soon discover that it has a lot to offer. Its product offering is structured around three main collections (plus a few exclusive pieces). Recently we had the opportunity to visit to the manufacture, which was an eye-opening experience, to say the least. The brand has incredible potential and already boasts a surprisingly high level of vertical integration – in particular the in-house production of hairsprings with E2O innovations, their sister company located in the same facilities in La Chaux-de-fonds. That’s rare enough and it really needs an in-depth explanation.

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