Video Review Green IWC Portugieser Automatic & Perpetual Calendar
Green is everywhere. There is no escaping the trend, which has been seen in all kinds of watches, in all categories, and all price ranges. Green is the new blue, which was the new black, and maybe purple will be the new green? IWC is no stranger to the colour green. The brand has shown great creativity when applying this colour to different types of watches, such as the bold, monochromatic Woodland green ceramic models. With a drastically different approach to the colour, IWC has released a new pair of green-toned Portugiesers, and we were curious to see them in the metal. And here they are in our latest video review.?Green is undoubtedly one of the main trends in the watch industry today. Or maybe, green is simply becoming a new classic in collections, next to black, silver or blue watches… Time will tell. And admittedly, when it’s done right, green can be cool. IWC is no stranger to the colour green, pushing the concept as far as possible with a full-green watch – c

Interview - S?ren Jenry Petersen, Owner of Urban Jurgensen
It isn't the first time we take a look at watchmaker Urban Jurgensen. If you're frequent readers of MONOCHROME, you know how special the watches made by this manufacture of Haute Horlogerie are. On a collector's side, there is a lot to love here, from the superbly elegant designs, the insane attention to details (those hands) or the beautiful movements. But What is it like to run a company like this today? How does it keep such an exclusive, high-end production relevant in 2019? S?ren Jenry Petersen, owner of Urban Jurgensen,? answers our questions.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME – What is your first horological memory?S?ren Jenry Petersen?– My very first sensation of a special watch, buying something I craved for a long time, was a rectangular Casio, with a case very much like an Apple today and an analogue hour and minute display on the top. On the bottom was a digital display. It had one of these typical 1980s thin steel straps. I was enamoured with the design of the piece. Tha

Seiko 5 Sports Style GMT, Best Summer Watch - Opinion Review
Even though looking out the window of my office today in France the weather isn’t the most engaging, it seems that summer is around the corner. Good weather, good vibes, good times, and the moment when we tend to spend more time outside than inside. For that reason, watch lovers also tend to have the concept of a summer watch in mind. A timepiece that can follow them during their summer adventures?and can basically do-it-all. Earlier today, Seiko released the Seiko 5 Sports Style GMT, a new range that we’ve already introduced in this article. And when I had the SSK001K1, SSK003K1 and SSK005K1 in my hands, it immediately made me think: could this be the best summer watch you can get now? Answer to come!Summer… A time for outdoor activities. Forget your cup of tea and your blanket in front of the fireplace. It’s time to go out. Enjoy the sun, burn some energy… In short, enjoy the good life. Summer means many things. It’s the time for holidays, that man

The Vintage Corner - The Story of Dugena - Or the Poor Mans Heuer?
“Poor Man's Heuer” is a term often used in the vintage collector's world. It refers to a sport or tool watch that was made in the 1960s and 1970s, with design or style cues from racing Heuer watches, but with another brand stamped on the dial. Whether it's the bright colours to accent the dial and hands, the large oversize cases with radial-brushed finishes or racing car references, these were features originally used by Heuer, one of the most prolific chronograph manufacturers of the last century, which also produced watches under other names. The concept of “Poor Man's Heuer” originated in the online Heuer community as “a joke”, something to call a watch, that while not having been made by Heuer, has the look and feel of a vintage Heuer. And today, we'll look at one of these watches, the Dugena Siffert Chronograph – which certainly has something to do with the Heuer Autavia.This situation occurred way before the brands started engaging with h

Hysek Verdict 46mm Double Tourbillon Sapphire Dial - Monochrome-Watches
What is the goal of a tourbillon? Improving the accuracy, by?negating the effect of gravity. What is the goal of a double tourbillon? Improving twice this accuracy. As basic?as it seems to be, a double tourbillon is not a simple mechanism. And that’s what Hysek, a brand we didn’t cover yet, choose to introduce this year, in the Verdict 46mm Double Tourbillon Sapphire Dial. And this is not the only feature that comes into this watch.Hysek, for those who don’t know the brand, is quite young as it was founded in 1997. The collection is composed of mainly large and robust timepieces with a strong design but also with highly technical movements, such as tourbillons or skeletonized watches. What appeals us is the fact that in 2007, they build their own manufacture where these watches are now designed, developed and crafted. Something that should attracts you?if you are reading us quite often! Ad - Scroll to continue with article