Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm Frosted Gold
Don’t think because Audemars Piguet has already presented various new models this year that they have nothing left to show. Actually, far from that, as today the brand is releasing once again multiple new watches. And some are pretty spectacular indeed. Earlier this year, Audemars Piguet launched a new version of its Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph, the classic model with a new automatic movement, based on the calibre launched in Code 11.59. Visually, there was not much to explain in this update, but mechanically, this was a major step forward. Today, the brand releases a new limited edition based on this watch, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph 41mm Frosted Gold, with the signature hammered case.The Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph is a true classic in the collection, having been introduced in 1997 for the 25th anniversary of the collection. Back then measuring 39mm, and housing a Piguet-based movement, it will slowly evolve until 2012 when it will be upda

Dietrich TC-Pure Limited Edition Sterile Dials (Specs & Price)
We've covered several Dietrich watches in the past, which showcase edgy, avant-garde designs like the DD-1 and 1969. Founded in 2010 by Emmanuel Dietrich, the brand focused on affordable eccentricity, but also flexed some horological muscle with the Perception in 2017, a complicated and sophisticated Swiss made piece with a high price to match. Dietrich also launched the Time Companion collection that year, a surprisingly conventional and well-priced steel sports watch. A recent collaboration with Toronto based designer Matt Smith-Johnson has resulted in the new TC-Pure Limited Edition, a stripped down and modern interpretation of the original Time Companion (TC-1).The stainless steel case and integrated bracelet remain unchanged from the TC-1 with their Audemars Piguet Royal Oak vibe, but the new dials really change the aesthetic. MONOCHROME's Founder and Managing Director Frank Geelen recently explained how personal a dial can be with his own vintage Royal Oak Jumbo' 5402ST. Matt Smi

In-Depth - The Vacheron Constantin 1955 Cornes de Vache, And Milestone Vintage Chronographs From The Museum
Based on the vintage reference 6087, a watch launched in 1955, the modern so-called Cornes de Vache is, without doubt, one of the most sought-after Vacheron Constantin Chronographs. Available only in platinum or pink gold until very recently, a new steel version has recently been introduced but given the limited production and great demand, it is very difficult to find. On the occasion of a visit to the Manufacture, we have taken a look at some milestone watches from the Vacheron Constantin museum collections to better understand the genesis of this superb chronograph.POCKET CHRONOGRAPHSAs you would expect from the oldest watchmaker that has been in production without interruption, Vacheron Constantin has a rich history in chronographs (and in watches in general). The company produced dead-beat seconds pocket watches, often regarded as the ancestor of the chronograph, as early as 1819 – with an independent dead-beat seconds powered by a dedicated gear train.?Vacheron Constantin&#

Watches and Espresso - Monochrome Watches
Last year Robert-Jan from Fratellowatches and Gerard from Horlogeplatform Nederland initiated an informal meeting of local watch enthousiasts. The idea was to make the Watches and Espresso meeting into a returning event in different locations in the neighborhood. Recently we met at a place near the sea, where it was very quiet due to the lousy weather. 8 Fellow watch enthousiasts joined to talk about watches, admire newly aquired watches and discuss the watch industry.TableshotOne of the things has become a returning topic is the size of watches and specifically the very large sized watches. I think most of us think that the BIG hype has gone far enough and it’s time to return to smaller sized watches.Personally i think large watch can be nice, but only for watches with a history of being big. Like the Panerai Luminor Marina and Radiomir models which have always been 45mm or 47mm large, which made sense for the purpuse they where designed for. Also the IWC Big Pilot has large anc

Hands on: Le Chronographe Monopoussoir Louis Erard x Massena LAB
Louis Erard is on a roll. A small, niche brand re-launched in 2003, Louis Erard understood that two is better than one. Now under the leadership of industry veteran Manuel Emch, the brand thrives on collaborations and has reached out to leading designers, watchmakers, craftsmen and design studios to produce creative, original content. The idea behind these collaborations is to offer collectors accessibly priced models that don’t require a mortgage to buy. Marking the second collaboration with Massena LAB, Louis Erard unveils a captivating monopusher chronograph that celebrates minimalist design and William Massena’s passion for historical watchmaking from the 18th and 19th centuries.With a mission to “democratise a style usually reserved for wealthy collectors“, William Massena is a well-known and highly influential figure in the halls of horology. A collector, consultant and former auctioneer – he was COO of Antiquorum in Geneva –? Massena was a mod