Hands-on with the Moritz Grossmann Tefnut (live photos, specs & price) - Monochrome-Watches
When it comes to German Watchmaking, you probably have two main ideas in mind. The first one is military watches. The second one is something we love more here at Monochrome-Watches: classical high-end?watches. Germany has a long tradition of creating?timing instruments, especially in the city of Glashutte, with names like A. Lange & Sohne, Nomos or Glashutte Original. A fourth manufacture exists though – and not the worst one to be true. Here is their latest creation, the?Moritz Grossmann Tefnut.It seems that German watchmakers have something with the discreet elegance of an underrated timepiece that hides a superbly finished movement in its case. Whether it’s a Lange 1 or a?Senator Chronometer, watches produced in the small village of Glashutte are sharing first a unique sense of design but also?a love for the beautiful?mechanics. Another manufacture is also part of the gang, Moritz Grossmann. Their watches?all have a sleek, discreet elegance with a very traditional m

Maillon de Cartier Collection of Watches (Specs & Price)
Cartier unveils its latest women's jewellery watch collection, the Maillon de Cartier. Comprised of seven gold references in jewellery, high jewellery and limited editions, everything about this watch collection denotes dynamic movement. From the sculptural offset link bracelet to the hexagonal bezel, every element is twisted and contorted to create a vibrant sense of motion that is an intrinsic feature of so many of the famous Parisian Maison's watches.Unusual shapesJewellery watches were a natural evolution of the Parisian Maison's highly creative jewellery designs. Cartier's iconic panther, for example, has appeared in some of the most delightful women's watches over the years. The latest collection picks up on another emblematic Cartier theme: shaped watches.? Cartier's love affair with fascinating shaped watches has lasted for more than a century and you'd be hard-pressed to find a straightforward round watch chez la Maison. Unusual shapes, like the square Santos, the rectangular

IWC Big Pilots Watch Shock Absorber XPL IW357201
The military background of the IWC pilot watch needs little introduction. On the occasion of Watches & Wonders 2021, the Schaffhausen-based manufacturer unveils the Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL. The first model to be created by the brand's “Experimental Engineering Team” is all about resistance to extreme shocks… as it is able to withstand shocks in excess of 30,000G! And it is not just a concept, as it will be available in (very) limited production.Housed in a 44mm Ceratanium case – the brand's high-tech titanium and ceramic compound, combining the advantages of ceramic (scratch-resistant) and titanium (lightweight) – this development is based on a patented SPRIN-g PROTECT system that shields the movement from impacts. If this is not the first example of a spring-mounted movement, the performances communicated by IWC and verified by the Cavendish Laboratory and the University of Cambridge are truly impressive, with a shock resistance in excess

Weekly Watch Photo - TAG Heuer Autavia - Monochrome Watches
Some years ago – in a period when TAG Heuer had advertisements with celebrities who know how to strap a watch on their wrist instead of holding them in their hands – they had a “Classics” collection comprising a variety of re-issues of important watches from the 1960’s and 1970’s. Today our Weekly Watch Photo is dedicated to one of these watches, which is also one of my all time favorites… the TAG Heuer Autavia.The Classics collection featured the first re-issues of the Monaco, but also featured the Monza (and the gorgeous Monza Calibre 36 with an El Primero movement), several Carrera models and the Autavia was the last model to become part of this collection. The first years these models came out with just “Heuer” on the dial, later “TAG” and the new logo were added. My first expensive watch was a vintage (and by that I mean it’s from the 1970’s and not a re-issue that is a few years old) Autavia, a rare one

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