Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer 43mm Automatic - Hands-On (Specs & Price)
The introduction of the Aikon collection has been a very good surprise, back in 2018. The pleasure of a good luxury sports watch, without the waiting list or the 5-digit price tag. While the first version of the Aikon was a versatile, retrained model, Maurice Lacroix has decided to introduce a second, bolder, sportier iteration, with nautical/adventure inspiration. Its name is the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer and today we take a look at it.While there’s no hiding the fame for luxury sports watches these days (RO and Nautilus being the stars of the show), few of us have a wallet thick enough to even consider to get one (if ever getting one was only a matter of cash… availability being THE main issue). So the introduction of an accessible, still well-crafted, automatic watch with the flair of these watches, but without the price tag, was refreshing. Certainly, you can’t expect a high-end, ultra-thin movement, a hand-polished case or the same level of execution, but as

Tutima Tempostopp Chronograph 90th Anniversary - Baselworld 2017 Review (Specs & Price)
For one reason or another, Tutima was not part of Monochrome's team 150 meetings for Baselworld 2017. As we passed by?one of its displays however, we were captivated by a particular watch?and its movement: a bi-compax chronograph with a perfectly balanced dial?and large, optimally spaced sub-counters. We wanted to know more and we were not disappointed, as the Tutima Tempostopp deserves interest Especially when the back is revealed.The Tempostopp was?unveiled by Tutima to celebrate its 90th anniversary. Following the introduction of an in-house minute repeater in 2011 and an in-house base calibre in the Patria collection, the new T659 chronograph calibre constitutes further proof of how Tutima has invested in?its development and manufacturing capacities - and with significant results, especially when you consider how many watch brands are actually capable of developing and manufacturing chronographs in-house (spoiler alert: not many) Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Buying Guide - 8 of the Best New Tool-Watches Built For Adventures - Monochrome Watches
It's now time for our Year-End buying guides to gather 8 of the toughest watches launched in 2017. We have picked tool watches of various types, not excessively priced, but designed to hold up to outdoor activities, or constructed to tolerances for specific purposes. Perfect gifts for adventure seekers or simply for a rugged cool look for an afternoon trip into town.Alpina Alpiner 4 AutomaticAlpina has a long association with the sports watch. The brand added new versions to the Alpiner 4 automatic designed for rough outdoor usage. In keeping with the founding ethos of the Alpiner collection, all new models are anti-magnetic, shock resistant, water-resistant and stain-resistant. One of our favourite versions is the model with the flange in contrasting red and the 12-hour scale on the rotating bezel that can be used as a second time-zone display. More details about this watch in our article here. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

E-Moonwatch Only, The Speedmaster Guide now in Mobile E-Book Version On iBooks
Three years ago, two men decided to launch?a book which provided an unprecedented level of information, entirely focussed on an iconic watch. Their names: Gregoire Rossier and Anthony Marquie. The watch in question: The Omega Speedmaster “Moonwatch”. The book: Moonwatch Only. This example of an encyclopedia?quickly became the ultimate reference guide for Speedmaster lovers. It explored all the models, all the components were dissected and it also included multiple historical references… It was a true “Moonwatch Bible”. Today, the Speedmaster Guide is back, this time in an electronic version, named E-Moonwatch Only?(available on iBooks), and it features a new tool that will make life easier for collectors.While the?Moonwatch Only?book is a heavy and thick 566-page reference guide, divided into several sections (with exhaustive background and history), the mobile / electronic version,?E-Moonwatch Only, promises to be lighter and more practical – and fe

Introducing: Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Recits de Voyage Collection
Vacheron Constantin invites us on an exotic journey of discovery with its latest Les Cabinotiers Rectis de Voyages, unique timepieces that trace the international expansion of the Maison. Established in 1755, the founder's grandson, Jacques-Barthelemi Vacheron, and his partner, Fran?ois Constantin, were quick to appreciate global markets leading to commercial ties with Central Europe, South America, Scandinavia, Asia, the United States and China. Following in the founders' footsteps, these unique watches not only touch on geographical areas where Vacheron Constantin blossomed, but they also pay tribute to the distinctive artistic character of these locations. A true showcase of the Maison's commitment to preserving ancestral artistic skills, the beauty of the Recits de Voyages timepieces is never skin deep thanks to Vacheron's extraordinary horological legacy.Minute Repeater Tourbillon Tribute to ArabesqueIn 1817, Vacheron Constantin established ties with Turkey, then the centre of the