Introducing: The Ming 17.01, The First Watch From New Micro-Brand Ming Watches
The right little touches add up to a lot of watch.
Introducing The Ming 17.01, An Affordable Watch Created by Famed Watch Photographer Ming Thein
Today, I have the privilege of introducing a new brand and watch from a man I’m proud to call a friend and fellow watch enthusiast; the Ming 17.01, from photographer extraordinaire Ming Thein. Simple, yet over-engineered and with a painstaking attention to detail, this new watch reflects the attitude and ethos of its designer and namesake. Plus, the price point will really give you something to smile about. Read on for all the details and to find out where you can get your hands on one.
Recommended Reading: A Story About Vintage Rolex And Beer
Two of your favorite subjects, one amazing heirloom.
Introducing – Nomos Orion “De Stijl” Limited Edition for Ace Jewelers, Celebrating Neoplasticism and Mondrian
As some of you might know, Monochrome-Watches has been founded by a Dutch man (Frank Geelen), in The Netherlands. Thus, it is with a bit of pride that today we’re celebrating the “Low Countries”, in many different ways, but of course with a watch. Indeed, Ace Jewelers, one of the Netherlands largest watch retailers, has partnered with manufacturer Nomos Glashütte to launch their first limited edition watch celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Dutch art movement De Stijl, with Bauhaus, primary colours and cubism in mind. Here is the Nomos Orion “De Stijl” Limited Edition, with art in mind.
HANDS-ON: Bold and beautiful – Franck Muller’s Cintrée Curvex Skeleton Tourbillon
I don’t want to get all KPI on you, but image selection is something that I spend a lot of my time working on. Of the dozens of shots of any given watch that one of our photographers take, only a handful make the final cut. That’s not because the shots are out of focus or poorly lit, but because we strive to hit the right balance between written and visual information, and both elements are complementary and essential. Typically on this sort of review, I’ll end up running with four or five images. Today I’ve we’re at 12, more than double what we’d usually publish. Not just because they’re stunning, drool-worthy pictures (they are), but because they tell a story about the watch, showing the form and quality in a way that a written description of the specifications cannot quite compete with. But that’s not to say I won’t try. Just in case the tell-tale Curvex shape and the name on the dial didn’t give it away, you’re looking at Franck Muller’s Cintrée Curvex Skeleton Tourbillon, a mighty 39.5mm wide by 55.3mm long white gold case, polished to a mirror like finish, with the thick, domed sapphire case seamlessly integrated…
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EVENT: The ‘re-tooled’ Montblanc TimeWalker gets the most Australian launch imaginable
Last week, with Sydney turning on weather that thawed the cold, cold hearts of all Melbourne people present, Montblanc hosted a lunch at Quay Restaurant to launch the new ‘re-tooled’ TimeWalker. The intimate event combined fine dining, fun storytelling, and a wide range of watches – from accessible new TimeWalker models to the extremely limited Rally Timer. The entirely hand-fashioned Minerva movement, visible through the caseback, drew audible gasps from the watch-aware in the audience, and looks of curiosity from those to whom the intricate movement architecture just looked pretty. It all took place in a location that is about as Australian as it gets – with a 180-degree view of the Bridge, the glittering Sydney Harbour and the Opera House. Look, let me not feign surprise, we make regular visits to this most spectacular of the world’s stages, but even still, wow, Sydney, you outdid yourself this time. While the day was divine, to begin, Montblanc GM Randall Foote went back in time. He described the connection between Minerva and Montblanc and why the somewhat mythical manufacturer and chronograph-maker, which has been continually producing watches since 1858, is beginning to radically reshape Montblanc’s watch collections in terms of their movements,…
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WHO TO FOLLOW: @AHWStudio
Angus is well known to Sydneysiders as part of a family-run business, AHW Studio, nestled in The Rocks, Sydney. AHW Studio collects, researches and upcycles obsolete and forgotten timepieces into wearable art — think cufflinks or a signet-ring with a difference. So if you’re looking to buy a gift for ‘the watch lover who has everything’, this is the account for you. NAME: Angus Zhao OCCUPATION: Horological jewellery maker HANDLE: @AHWStudio FOLLOWERS: 5.5k LOCATION: The Rocks, Sydney, Australia How do you unwind? In a way, I don’t necessarily ‘unwind’ (though that’s a good pun), because work is play and play is everything else. It all loops back in on itself. I’d go home and read up on some horological history or edit photographs. For the other side of this, small road-trips and drives, I really enjoy. To be able to soak up your own city and take photographs. What’s your daily watch and why? For me, a watch should be wearable and suitable, and more importantly – historically, culturally, or socially significant. As much as the notion of watches these days has transcended, they should still be doing what they were made to do all those years ago, with the right care.…
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Weekend Reading: Three Cars Owned By Briggs Cunningham Are Coming Up For Sale Next Weekend
And every one of them tells a remarkable tale about the ultimate “gentleman driver.”
Large, Powerful & Light – Hands-On with the Graham Chronofighter Superlight
Enhanced with bold colors, the Graham Chronofighter Superlight stands out from the crowd. At 47 mm in diameter, it is a watch you need to try on, especially because it is surprisingly light – less than 100g – and comfortable despite its gargantuan dimension. Today, we go hands-on with this bold and colorful chronograph inspired by racing.
LIST: 5 watches to survive the end of the world, just in case things really kick off
Every generation or so has its own particular flavour of apocalyptic angst. From mutually assured destruction to pandemic plagues or even rogue asteroids. Living in 2017 we seem to be blessed with a profusion of options for end times, some of which are looking increasingly (and worryingly) plausible. Even if climate change doesn’t give us some entirely new coastal real estate options, Kim and Donald seem pretty intent on their game of nuclear brinksmanship. And that can only end well. So rather than focus on the bleak reality, we thought we’d engage in some lighthearted list-making while we stock up on canned goods. Oh, and for those playing at home, Viggo wore a Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic in The Road. Rolex Submariner Over its long life, the Submariner has earned a stellar reputation for toughness and reliability in less than ideal situations. This dependability makes it an ideal choice of wristwear for when the s hits the f. Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar A smart watch, with its short battery life, would be a foolish choice for any apocalyptic scenario. But a feature packed, solar powered option is a much smarter choice. Jam packed full of survivalist functionality like altimeters and compasses,…
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