A different perspective on the Bovet Monsieur Bovet Turquoise
In a world that seemingly goes mental from time to time, it's worth trying to keep a clear focus on things. The Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711/1A-018 Tiffany is out of reach for pretty much all of us, and prices for the Oyster Perpetual with Turquoise dials have been pushed to ridiculous heights. The watch world tends to sway back and forth between reference numbers, colours, materials, complications and whatever you can differentiate in a watch. With Turquoise blue (or Tiffany if you will) gearing up fast to become one of 2022's hottest colours, it made me wonder what alternatives are out there. One such watch is the recently introduced Bovet Monsieur Bovet Turquoise, a spectacular piece by the Swiss independent watchmaker.If we talk about colour, our Managing Editor has recently mentioned the shifting trend towards brighter, more frivolous colours. Along with various other watches, this Bovet follows that trend to the letter. It was presented a little while ago, even before the whole

Must Read - Thierry Stern On Why Stopping Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711
Most readers of MONOCHROME are well aware that Patek Philippe’s most desirable (sought-after) model, the classic time-and-date stainless steel Nautilus 5711, will be discontinued in a few months. While the brand didn’t officially communicate anything on this topic yet (it was known through the indiscretion of a retailer), Patek’s President Thierry Stern has decided to clarify this situation by giving his official statement regarding the discontinuation of the 5711 in an interview with Swiss newspaper Neuen Zurcher Zeitung. But there’s more to the conversation than just that, as he also shares a few ideas of what to expect for the future of the Nautilus… because the luxury sports watch isn’t dead, far from that.?Thierry Stern on speculators “I can’t fight that anyway”Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe (photo by Patek Philippe)In the interview, Mr Stern (President of the company) first explains why Patek Philippe decided to st

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

Tudor Announces David Beckham as new Brand and #BORNTODARE Campaign Ambassador - Monochrome Watches
David Beckham, one of the world’s most famous football players (for our American readers: that’s what you guys would call soccer) and style icons, will be Tudor’s new brand ambassador and ambassador for the #Borntodare campaign. Now that’s something we didn’t expect. The man who has everything, who married Posh Spice, who’s nickname is DB7 and who has won prizes for best male body, and best dressed man, chooses to work with Tudor. Beckham is famed for his style, so his choice to work with Tudor is a huge boost and compliment to the brand. The brand, which has been gaining momentum over the past years since changing?gears and introducing?several very successful vintage inspired watches, was already on its way to becoming the cool kid on the block in the world of watches. With an ambassador like Beckham joining its ranks, it?will now be able to reach far beyond the obvious watch aficionados, and show its version of?‘cool’ to a much larger a

Oris Divers Sixty-Five Sunset Edition Steel and Bronze - Review, Price
Oris has been known for several decades for its robust instrument watches at fair prices. No doubt about that. More recently, the brand has also managed to infuse a dose of ‘cool’ to some of its creations replacing the rugged and functional aspects of some pieces (think about the Aquis) with a dash of charm and vintage inspiration. Thanks to two models, the Big Crown Pointer Date and the Divers Sixty-Five, this move has drastically improved the brand’s visibility and attractivity. Launched in 2015, the Divers Sixty-Five has been revisited in countless versions playing on different colours and materials. The latest addition to the collection, the Divers Sixty-Five “Sunset” Edition, mixes rich hues on the dial with bronze details on the case and bracelet.The success of the ’65For years, Oris focused its production mostly on instrumental, functional and ultra-robust sports watches. Nothing wrong with that, but this bias also implied that the brand was a