Live from SIHH 2019 - Patrick Pruniaux of Ulysse Nardin - Monochrome Watches
In our third video direct from the SIHH 2019, we talk to Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Ulysse Nardin, to find out what the highlights are for the brand this year. According to Pruniaux, this year the focus is most emphatically on continuity.Like many brands at the SIHH 2019, Ulysse Nardin is sailing in familiar seas and sticking to products that have worked well in the past. Introduced in 2001, the Freak has become a brand icon and was the first watch to introduce silicium technology to the world. For 2019, the Freak X is the latest evolution of the Freak family showcasing a new in-house movement, a new?high-tech material and a more competitive price tag.The main highlights are: Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Freak X model?is equipped with a new manufacture flying carrousel baguette movement, calibre UN-230. Housed in a smaller 43mm case size, the Freak X

Baselworld 2019 - Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar 5212A (Specs & Price)
This is it, the list of new watches at Patek Philippe has been revealed for the 2019 Collection. While we’ve already seen the introduction of a new regulator in rose gold, there are several interesting watches, including this brand new Calatrava – design-wise, material-wise and complication-wise. Meet the Patek Philippe Calatrava Weekly Calendar 5212A, a surprising, retro-styled and quite attractive new model (to say the least).While the most interesting feature to be discussed on this watch will certainly be its unprecedented display and novel complication (at least for Patek), the main topic of discussion will be about the design (a bit) and the material (a bit more). This new reference 5212A is indeed clearly vintage-inspired but also introduces steel in the classic, elegant Calatrava collection – and we know that besides the Nautilus and the Aquanaut, Patek isn’t so prone to crafting watches in stainless steel. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Baselworld day three - Monochrome Watches
Another interesting day at Baselworld… and besides several meetings and running into some of the very best watchmakers on planet earth during a book-signing, it was also time to finally get my new MIH Watch!Today the book 12 Faces of Time was officially released with a book-signing. Elizabeth Doerr, writer, and Ralf Baumgarten, photographer, really did an excellent job. Not only is the book great, later more about that, the book-signing was one of the most interesting events during the Baselworld fair. At least for me as an admirer of independent watchmakers.12 Faces of Time is actually a piece of art about the art of watchmaking. It’s very stylish, designed beautifully and Ralf Baumgarten’s photography perfectly suit the style of the interviews. This perfect match between the style of interviews and photos is something that absolutely adds to the joy of reading this book. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Introducing: Atelier de Chronometrie Stuns Again With The New AdC17
In a world that is increasingly computer-guided, laser-machined and mass-produced, it’s very nice to know the art of handmade things has not been lost. Whether it’s cars, tailored clothing, or watches, knowing that something has been crafted to perfection by the hands of an artisan gives tremendous satisfaction. As such, we fully embrace brands like Atelier de Chronometrie who uphold the tradition by creating fully bespoke, commissioned one-off pieces by hand and based on some of the best vintage movements. The latest (and possibly greatest) timepiece is the AdC17, a stellar manually wound split-second chronograph, with a little twist.For anyone who has read our previous thoughts on Atelier de Chronometrie, it should come as no surprise the MONOCHROME editorial team got quite excited when news of the AdC17 landed. It is the type of watchmaking that drives our passion and motivates us to share such watches with you, our audience. Atelier de Chronometrie has been around for o

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Classique Phases de Lune in Pink Gold - Monochrome Watches
For initiates the Atmos clock has no secrets, however for the rest of you the Atmos might seem like a perpetual motion machine. It seems to live on air and actually that’s exactly what is the case (no worries, we’ll explain it.) This year at the SIHH Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced a new pink gold version of the Atmos Classique Phases de Lune and it looks stunning. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos, the clock that lives on air, was invented in 1928. The most remarkable feature about the Atmos is that it does not?need a battery or to be wound;?it?literally lives on air. Its?secret lies in the hermetically sealed capsule that?transforms even the smallest variations in ambient temperature into mechanical energy. Each time the temperature rises or falls by a single degree centigrade, the mechanism stores enough energy?for 48 hours. The huge balance oscilates extremely slow (one oscillation every minute) and is suspended from an incredibly fine Elinvar wire. Ad - Scroll to conti