Lange und Sohne Saxonia Thin - a Future Classic - Monochrome Watches
Last year A. Lange & Sohne restyled the Saxonia collection and introduced the all new Saxonia Thin. The thinnest Lange & Sohne ever, measuring just 5.9 mm in height. This year the pink gold Saxonia Thin gets a white gold sibling.Classic, beautiful and typical Lange & Sohne style, however thin… While Lange & Sohne is well known for their robust movements like those in the Double Split and Datograph, an extra thin movement is something that is slightly out of the ordinary for this German manufacture. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The slim case measures 40 mm in diameter and just 5.9 mm in height. While it remains relatively classic proportions, the diameter of 40 mm gives the watch a certain presence on the wrist. The dial is very balanced, featuring nothing more than thin baton hour markers and a small dot next to it. Printed on the s

Six cool pilot's watches introduced in 2021 - buying guide, specs, price
Our mind likes to put labels on things, categorize items and events and determine if something is a risk or not. Stemming from millennia of evolution, this is still instinctive behaviour to us and subconsciously applied on a daily basis. Using the specifications and features of a watch, we categorize watches and like to distinguish a dive watch from a pilot’s watch or a field watch. With that in mind, we take a look at six cool pilot’s watches introduced in 2021.The lightweight one - Longines Spirit TitaniumLongines has a long history in the field of aviation watches, a history rivaled by few other manufacturers. It all started with the birth of aviation, at a time when Longines had already established itself as a reputable manufacturer of precision timing instruments. Of course, Charles Lindbergh is one of the most historical figures to be intertwined with Longines’ history. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Hands-On: The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Dark Grey GMT
The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M dive watch collection, introduced nearly two decades ago, has established itself as a symbol of robust case construction, impeccable water resistance, and high-performance movements. Seamlessly marrying the functionality of a tool watch with the style of a luxury timepiece, the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M series has become a standout in the realm of modern dive watches. In 2015, Omega expanded this collection by introducing the Planet Ocean 600M Deep Black GMT, featuring a black ceramic case and a traveller's complication. Now, pushing it further, the new Dark Grey GMT version elevates the experience with monochromatic elegance, a novel case material, and titanium-crafted movement components. Our hands-on time with this beauty of the beast provides some insights, and here’s our report.A Lightweight CaseThe Dark Grey iteration maintains the distinctive design of the Planet Ocean GMT, echoing the dimensions of the black ceramic version at a sub

Tissot Alpine On Board Automatic Chronograph A110S
We’ve said it in the past, similarities between cars and watches are endless, whether we’re talking about mechanics, design or the passion they incite. Both sides of the industry are fully aware of this and of the fact that collectors of one are often enthusiastic about the other – which explains why MONOCHROME has The Petrolhead Corner column. This is also something that Tissot has understood for some time and the brand enjoys a long partnership with a legend of the French car industry, Alpine. Recently, both brands presented a new model, the Tissot Alpine On Board Automatic Chronograph A110S.The A110 S, in its signature matte grey livery with orange accents.Revamped recently, Alpine has carved a place in the heart of sports car lovers with its “Berlinette”, the A110, a car with a superb racing pedigree forged in the 1970s by winning approximately every rally event in Europe. Owned by Renault, the brand resurfaced a couple of years ago and introduced a re

Hands-On - Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G Root Beer 41mm (Specs, Price)
Within the ever-growing and successful Black Bay range by Tudor, we’ve now seen watches covering most of the needs for professional, vintage-inspired sports models. From the classic 41mm diver’s watch to the cool and compact Fifty-Eight models, and then all kinds of materials and colours – including the desirable 925 Silver/Taupe model – it’s an almost endless story. Even when it comes to GMT watches, you’ll have the choice between the classic Pepsi 41mm?with rotating bezel, or the brand new GMT Pro?with adventure/explorer look. And there’s more this year, with yet another watch that is reminiscent of the Crown’s greatest hits… And we’ll see how the Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G is actually the best “root beer” watch now available – and by that, we really mean the one you’ll be able to get, in many ways.? Ad - Scroll to continue with article