Prospering In The Pandemic - 5 Brands That Made It Through The COVID-19 Outbreak - Monochrome Watches
2020 will be remembered as a traumatic year but also a turning point. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted virtually all aspects of human life. As far as the watch industry is concerned, it has been severely hit by the sanitary crisis. Swiss watch exports have seen a decline of 23.5% over the 11 first months of 2020. The pandemic is also a catalyst for monumental changes for the watch industry. Many will describe it as the steepest learning curve of their professional lives. With brands under pressure to make their business model fit the times, the pandemic has intensified the need to manage change, to quickly decide and act, and to be agile.Some brands simply seem immune to crisis and the industry is getting more and more polarized. Brands like , Patek Philippe, or Audemars Piguet still have many of their watches on long waiting lists. Some ‘established’ independent brands, for instance, F.P. Journe or MB&F, still see their products in high demand. Sadly, some brands w

IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition Racing Green IW377726 (Specs & Price)
Do we even need to introduce the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph anymore…? This watch certainly is amongst the most iconic pieces manufactured by the Schaffhausen-based brand and, in its modern version, sums up years of slow evolution of the Pilot’s Watch concept at IWC. Usually seen in black with a utilitarian look (under the ref. IW3777), IWC today brings a cool and unprecedented racing theme to this piece, with the new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition Racing Green IW377726.As said, this watch needs little introduction. The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph is a classic the brand’s collection, as the entry-level chronograph and a nice alternative to the large and expensive Big Pilot’s Watch or a more masculine and slightly more complex option compared to the Mark XVIII. Indeed, it combines a standard, out-sourced chronograph movement with a larger, bolder case – without being oversized as the Big Pilot's. Ad - Scroll to continue with ar

Porsche Design Chronograph 1 - 1972 Limited Edition
Mostly known for the design of one of the most iconic cars ever created, a line that is extremely enduring (yes, we’re talking about the Porsche 911), Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” Porsche was a genius, a visionary, and a talented designer of all things. As the founder of the?Porsche Design studio, we should keep in mind that the first product created under this umbrella was a wristwatch. And an important one, being the first black-coated watch ever commercialised, and a watch that has defined the entire style of the studio for the years to come. This timepiece, the Chronograph 1, was released in 1972 and thus celebrates its 50th anniversary this year… And as you’ve guessed, Porsche Design pays tribute to this model by releasing a special model, the new Chronograph 1 – 1972 Limited Edition.The first of its kind, the 1972 Porsche Design Chronograph 1The first-ever product to be launched by Porsche Design was a wristwatch and one that broke new grounds.

Hands-On: The Accessible and Original Lorca Model No.1 GMT
Lorca is a new microbrand with an inaugural piece offering GMT functionality, which is always nice to welcome to the market. Its Canadian founder (with both Swiss and Canadian roots) now resides in New York, but the watch has a positively European style and Swiss-made designation. The movement is also a step above your typical Sellita offering. There's a retro vibe with two dial colours available and casual onlookers might think the Model No. 1 GMT is a vintage 1960s piece. In fact, its compact dimensions for a GMT watch are rare today and could be a great match for frequent travellers and jetsetters. ?Founder Jesse Marchant is a recording artist in Brooklyn, New York who simply wanted the perfect GMT watch for tours in Europe and North America. Most contemporary GMT watches are 40mm and above, but Marchant wanted a more sensible diameter from a bygone era. The resulting piece is a blend of many styles with a truly unique personality. Aptly named Model No. 1 GMT, it's an example of wha

Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second Limited Edition (Specs & Price)
It seems that the online world is really taking over the luxury market, which apparently also includes the watchmaking industry. Indeed,?Jaeger-LeCoultre is about to propose a limited edition exclusive to its online boutique – meaning that you won’t find it in stores. Based on the surprising?Geophysic True Second, a “Seconde Morte” watch introduced in 2015, we now have a limited version that features a specific blue dial. Meet the?Jaeger-LeCoultre Geophysic True Second Limited Edition – and be sure you’ll have?your phones and laptops connected…After the re-birth of the?Geophysic collection, back in 2014, a watch that was deeply inspired by the world of science and technology, Jaeger-LeCoultre enriched this iconic range the following?year with a new production model. The 2015 Geophysic indeed became part of the regular JLC catalogue, with 2 main pieces (and an addition tourbillon version) based on a rare and unusual complication: the “true