Elisabeth Schroeder

Nov 29, 2024 | chrono24.com | Elisabeth Schroeder

03/10/2022 | Updated on: 11/29/2024  7 minutes “When in doubt, wear black.” Have you ever stood in front of your closet (usually under time pressure) and struggled to find something to wear? Time is of the essence, the options are endless, the desperation grows… What do I do in this situation? I take the easy way out and go back to the basics: black on black. Black is mysterious and dark, yet timeless and elegant. What the darkest of all colors means to each of us is very subjective.

Nov 5, 2024 | chrono24.com | Elisabeth Schroeder

11/29/2021 | Updated on: 11/05/2024  5 minutes Rolex Batman, Bruce Wayne, and Sprite? You have surely come across these names and might have wondered with amazement that they refer to nicknames for specific Rolex models. But which watches bear these nicknames, and what makes them so special? Let’s take a closer look at the following Rolex nicknames: Rolex Sprite Rolex Batman & Rolex Batgirl Rolex Bruce Wayne Rolex Kermit Rolex Hulk Rolex Zombie1.

Oct 27, 2024 | chrono24.co.za | Sebastian Swart |Elisabeth Schroeder |Thomas L. Hendricks

10/28/2024  5 minutes For decades, the world of luxury watches has been dominated by a few traditional manufacturers like Rolex, Omega, and Patek Philippe. But alongside these renowned names, more and more young watch brands are joining the ranks. Many of these brands successfully combine the traditional art of watchmaking with new technologies or utilize unique materials in innovative ways.

Oct 24, 2024 | chrono24.co.za | Tim Breining |Elisabeth Schroeder |Thomas L. Hendricks

Long before the supposed demise of mechanical watches and the triumph of quartz timepieces, there were countless movement manufacturers. Years of a gloomy economy and consolidation in the industry took its toll, so that despite the resurgence of mechanical watches, only a few dominant movement suppliers remained.

Oct 24, 2024 | chrono24.co.za | Thomas L. Hendricks |Aaron Voyles |Elisabeth Schroeder

10/24/2024  4 minutes The last couple of years have been very good for Cartier. Their new releases were some of the all-around strongest at Watches & Wonders, with plenty of crowd-pleasers and fresh takes on the classics. On the vintage market, the brand is hotter than ever. In 2022, a Cartier Crash sold at auction for a record-breaking $1.65 million. Rare variants of the Tank, like the Normale or the Cintrée, are more expensive than they have ever been. The acrobatic Basculante ref.