Tissot PRX Chronograph Automatic - Introducing, Live Pics, Price
Tissot introduced the PRX Powermatic 80 integrated sports watch last year (following a quartz model) and it's been wildly popular in the affordable sports watch market. This is clearly one of the hottest trends at the moment with models like the Bell & Ross BR05, Citizen Caliber 0200 and Frederique Constant Highlife Worldtimer Manufacture positioned as accessible alternatives to heavyweights like the Royal Oak and Nautilus. The Powermatic 80 version brought a lot to the table for only EUR 650 (hence the popularity) and now the Tissot PRX Chronograph Automatic continues the winning strategy.?A LOOK BACK AT THE 1970sThe origins of the PRX collection go back to 1978 with an integrated sports watch powered by quartz - it was the heart of the quartz crisis, after all. It wasn't known as PRX at the time, but rather the Seastar. It was a time and date piece with a thin barrel-shaped case, substantial bezel and integrated bracelet with flat links. A handful of years later, Tissot registere

Summer is Coming - Our Selection of Colorful Watches (buying guide with prices) - Monochrome Watches
Just like we did a week ago, by showing our selection of the best sports-chic watches for summer, this week we’ll look at colorful watches… Of course, summer is the perfect moment to think?different, to move out from?the black or silver dial comfort zone, to go wild and fun. Well, it’s time to bring joy on your wrist – but don’t forget what magazine you’re reading. It’s Monochrome, so we agreed to show proper watches only. Colorful, yes. High-end, not necessarily but all with horological interest and coolness. Here is our selection of colorful watches to bring summer on your wrist.“It’s time to move out of your comfort zone… Bring color on your wrist”Seiko Prospex SRP 779 PADI Ad - Scroll to continue with article When looking at this selection, I see many of you already being frustrated, simply be

Event - Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2020 Exhibition in Geneva
This year is not the easiest when it comes to travelling and attending events and exhibitions but if you happen to be in Geneva early November, there's one event you should not miss: Patek Philippe's rare handcrafts 2020 Exhibition in its historic headquarters on Rue du Rh?ne. It will be simply the most comprehensive collection of masterpieces made using rare handcrafts ever on display there.Patek Philippe will present a collection of one-of-a-kind masterpieces and limited editions incorporating a remarkable range of rare handcrafts allowing for a unique view into the brand's savoir-faire. More than 70 pocket watches, wristwatches and clocks will be on display on this occasion, in the brand’s luxurious salon located on Rue du Rh?ne, Geneva.? Ad - Scroll to continue with article Above: 992/108J-001 “Lac Blanc” pocket watc

Pre-Baselworld 2016 - Introducing the Oris Artix Skeleton (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
Most of you may know Oris for their sports watches, with some robust dive watches (like the Aquis), very cool vintage-inspired pieces (e.g. the Divers Sixty Five), highly functional pilot watches (think?Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter) or race-oriented pieces (the?Audi Sport Limited Editions). However, as we have already showed you, Oris also has some interesting dress watches in the collection, and some even featuring?an in-house movement. For Baselworld 2016, the brand will come with a modern dressy piece, featuring a nice automatic skeletonized movement, the?Oris Artix Skeleton.The new?Oris Artix Skeleton is part of a collection composed of rather classical but contemporary watches called Artix – see all the models here. However, if all the other models have some complications – date, moon-phase indicator or a complete calendar – and?a traditional silvery white dial, this new open-worked edition plays more on the modern-side. Visible technical parts, nicely opened bri

The Gold Allure of the New Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding 35mm - Monochrome Watches
The Overseas is Vacheron Constantin's luxury sports watch proposal, a well-furnished collection that was redesigned in 2016 and now boasts a wide selection of models for men and women. Complemented by automatic, anti-magnetic movements and finished to Vacheron's exceptional standards, the versatility of the family is underscored by its winning DIY system to change the mood of the watch with any of the three bracelets/straps provided. During Watches & Wonders 2023, Vacheron introduced two smaller, slimmer-sized Overseas Self-Winding models – 34.5mm and 35mm diameter x 9.3mm thickness – to cater to smaller wrist sizes, with or without diamond-set bezels. The latest Overseas is a luxurious 35mm full-gold watch with a golden dial and a sparkling diamond-set bezel.Vacheron's Overseas luxury sports watch collection has a fascinating history. When it surfaced in 1977 for the brand's 222 anniversary (revisited in 2022), it quickly established itself as a member of the Holy Trin