Announcing - Roberta Naas joins Monochrome and we're starting to cover Ladies' Watches
Well, this is a big one, and I feel humbled to announce that non-other than esteemed watch journalist Roberta Naas is joining Monochrome-Watches. Having such an experienced journalist, who has been covering the world of watches since the early 1980s, is a real coup. She's got more than thirty years in the industry and has written a half a dozen books on the subject. With that comes an incredible amount of knowledge about the industry, about watch models, styles and, of course, about those lovely mechanisms with a beating heart. She joins us to cover the topic many of you told us that you would like to read more about: women's watches.As you might remember, Monochrome celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. We asked our friends at watch brands if they would like to make some presents available for you to win in our monthly give-aways, and all you had to do was answer some questions. One of these questions asked what you would love to see more on Monochrome, and to my big surprise, yo

Introducing a new independent watchmaker, Kaj Korpela, and its "Timepiece No. 1", a properly hand-made tourbillon - Monochrome Watches
In the watchmaking industry, some terms are certainly?often misused, like for instance “independent watchmaking” or “hand-made“. What we are going to show you today represent?these two notions in their purest form, something in the vein of Roger Smith, Georges Daniels or Philippe Dufour – don’t expect us to make comparisons on the watch or the level of finishing here, we’re talking about the spirit behind the watch. Today, open your eyes and enjoy the?Kaj Korpela “Timepiece No. 1”, a truly?hand-made tourbillon, from a properly independent watchmaker. This is why we love watches here at Monochrome and it immediately brought a big “WOW” on our lips. And keep in mind that this is the first watch, from a new brand…BackgroundWho is Kaj Korpela? Well, even if only 34, Kaj is not a spring chicken. He actually has a large scholarship?background and a respectable professional experience. This Swedish man first?studied watch

IWC Big Pilots Watch Perpetual Calendar Spitfire IW503601 // Review
As a regular reader of MONOCHROME, you will know already that each year, Swiss watch manufacturer IWC focuses on a specific collection. Last year, it was the brand's legendary Pilot's Watch series, with a number of cool variations introduced to the market. Here's a video overview of the highlights from IWC's CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr shot at SIHH 2019. With so many new models being launched - and not all from IWC, of course - there were inevitably some we did not get a chance to devote suitable attention to at the time. One such example is the limited-edition IWC Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar Spitfire IW503601. So, if you can forgive us for being a year late, here's our hands-on look at this bronze-case beauty.The Spitfire CollectionAs you might have guessed, the Spitfire Collection takes its name from a plane, the Supermarine Spitfire. This was not just any plane, though. It was a veritable legend of the skies, used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, du

Singer Reimagined FlyTrack (Hands-On Pics, Specs & Price)
Things go fast for Singer Reimagined. The brand was created just two years ago by Rob Dickinson, former singer for Catherine Wheel and founder of Singer Vehicle Design, and Marco Borraccino, an Italian watch designer and entrepreneur. Their lofty objective is to reimagine high-end watchmaking, infusing classics with novel, unique perspectives and a focus on functionality. Just a few months after its presentation, their first watch, the Track 1 (an impressive chronograph) was awarded best Chronograph at the GPHG 2018, the Oscars of Swiss watchmaking. The second opus in the series has just been presented, the new Singer Reimagined FlyTrack.The Singer Reimagined Track 1 is a revolutionary chronograph with a central display of the chronograph functions (the indication of the time is relegated at the periphery) allowing for enhanced legibility and functionality. This unprecedented achievement was made possible thanks to the Agengraphe, a revolutionary movement developed by Agenhor’s J

Pre-SIHH 2018 - Hands-On With with the Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Chronograph - Monochrome Watches
It's getting towards the end of the year and starting to get very cold (or very hot, depending on which hemisphere you live in). The Christmas decorations have already been up for weeks, and the office parties are about to get in full swing. To a watch lover, all of this can only mean one thing: it's time for some SIHH 2018 previews! Never one to disappoint, MONOCHROME has everything you need to know about the new models coming out next year, regardless of whether you've been naughty or nice. To whet your appetite, here's a hands-on look at the new and classically-designed Montblanc Star Legacy Automatic Chronograph.In 2018, Montblanc will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its popular Star Legacy Collection. To mark the occasion, Montblanc has so far previewed two new models from the collection; the Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph and the Star Legacy Automatic Chronograph. Today we will be focusing on the latter. Ad - Scroll to continue with article