Announcing - Watch the GPHG 2022 Tonight Live on MONOCHROME
Tonight, as every year, is the celebration of watchmaking, watchmakers and watches in general It is the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve – or GPHG 2022?– the Oscars of the watchmaking industry. Several categories are represented (ladies, men, complicated and even affordable watches with the Challenge category) and the best watches of the year will be awarded the coveted Golden Hand prize in each category. And of course, the prize we're all waiting for, the Aiguille d'Or or the best of the show, celebrating the best watch introduced in 2022. As MONOCHROME is one of the official press partners of the show, we'll be broadcasting the event live from 06:30 PM (Europe Time) tonight. Stay tuned on MONOCHROME!As a reminder, here's the complete list of the GPHG 2022 finalists.Ladies’ Arnold & Son Perpetual Moon Eclipse I Chaumet Deferlante Secret Timepiece Chopard Alpine Eagle 33 Konstantin Chaykin Harley Quinn Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Automatic Van Cleef & Arpels

Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer GMT - Hands-On Review, Specs, Price
The Aikon is Maurice Lacroix's interpretation of the luxury sports watch, a collection of watches with a solid build, a distinctive style and refreshingly competitive prices. Introduced in 2016 with quartz movements, in 2018, an automatic Aikon model appeared, followed by a bolder and sportier iteration known as the Aikon Venturer. With its 43mm case, water-resistance of 300 metres and rotating bezel, the diving credentials of the first batch of Aikon Venturers were paired with straightforward time-and-date functionality. Today the brand adds the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer GMT to the collection, with a complication allowing you to consult the time in two different time zones at a glance. Two versions, with black or white dials, are the first representatives of the new Aikon Venturer GMT line matched with an integrated steel bracelet or a black rubber strap (or both).Powerful case and 24H bezelAdopting a similar strategy to Audemars Piguet, which launched the Royal Oak and then deve

Buying Guide - Top 5 Best Of Chronographs Baselworld 2019
The chronograph is, without doubt, one of the most popular complications. A complex, purposeful piece of engineering, it is a must-have for watch aficionados and the category has given rise to some of the most iconic watches (think Moonwatch or Paul Newman here). Among the numerous new models presented at Baselworld 2019, some really stood out. Here's a look at 5 of our favourite chronographs of the fair.Note: this selection is based on a consensus among the MONOCHROME team. It reflects our preferences among the chronographs unveiled at Baselworld 2019. If you want to add some watches to this selection, feel free to share them in the comment section at the end of this article.Bell & Ross BR V2-94 Bellytanker BronzeWhile Bell & Ross is renowned for its square-shaped watches, the brand also has some more collections up its sleeve. One of them is the cool-looking Vintage, a more classical round watch, still with military/tool inspiration but more casual. At Baselworld 2019, the br

TAG Heuer Manchester United Special Edition Chronographs (Specs & Price)
The fact that the LVMH Watch Division, led by J.C. Biver, is quite inclined in sports partnerships is no secret. There are dozens of them. Today, the Group brings back on board one of their long-time partners,?Manchester United. Indeed, the Football Club was partnering?with sister-brand Hublot in the early 2010s, before moving to another Swiss brand. Well, the team is back in Biver’s portfolio, as a partnership was?signed between TAG Heuer and?Manchester United in 2016, TAG being?official timekeeper.?Both partners now just announce the creation of?two?TAG Heuer Manchester United?Special Edition Chronographs, based on the Carrera Heuer-01 and the Formula 1. Legendary?Football Club (yes, because it is a UK-based club, we say Football and not Soccer…) Manchester United,?managed by Portuguese Jose Mourinho, already appointed TAG Heuer as?official timekeeper back in 2016. This sounded like the reunification between the club and?LVMH Watch Division’s

2022 IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph 43 Manufacture Calibre
For many years, the classic Pilot’s Chronograph of IWC has been this very watch, the reference IW377709. This streamlined yet large 43mm watch has long been powered by a modified Valjoux 7750 movement and has been basically the entry-level option for anyone wanting a pilot’s chrono from the brand, with the emblematic design. Last year, IWC Schaffhausen brought something new, slightly more compact and powered by a more advanced proprietary movement, the Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41. Taking the exact same recipe, the brand now discreetly updates the larger model, by launching the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph 43 references IW378001, IW378003 and IW378005.?Let’s make it honest from the beginning. What we’re looking at today is a very subtle evolution, at least visually speaking. Just like last week and the introduction of the new Pilot’s Watch Mark XX collection, we’re talking about small design updates, evolutions on the case and strap system