Hands-On With The Steel Code 11.59 Audemars Piguet Collection
Launched in 2019, the controversial?Audemars Piguet Code 11.59 collection has seen some drastic evolutions in the past years. Without even talking about the addition of all possible complications, the classic models – time-and-date and chronograph – have been improved already by the addition of new smoked/gradient dials. But as of now, the collection was available primarily in white or pink gold, with or without ceramic accents. Not anymore, as we now have stainless steel Code 11.59 watches, available in three-hand and chrono, with a new dial pattern and colours that make them sportier, and more casual. 6 references in total, including 2 bolder ones with gradient colour and ceramic elements. Let’s have a closer look.The first year of the Code 11.59 was tough… The launch wasn’t the expected success, and the reception of the watches wasn’t highly enthusiastic. The reason might be the rather sleek dials that were offered in the inaugural models. Still,

Buying Guide - The Best Watches Introduced in 2020... So Far
It certainly is way too early to claim that we’re in front of some of the best watches of the year, and even though the industry isn’t in the best mood (sales aren’t expected on the rise, China’s situation could affect exports), we expect to see some great news to be launched. Still, and even if it’s only early February 2020, we’ve already seen some pretty impressive new models introduced. We’re not talking entirely new products, but instead evolutions of known watches… But that maturity has resulted in 4 very, very desirable watches. So here are some of the best watches introduced in 2020, so far.Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Satin-Polished SteelThe Octo Finissimo Automatic is a watch that needs no introduction anymore. It has been well-accepted by the watch community, thanks to its bold, modern design, its sleek colour scheme and, reinforcing Bvlgari’s investment to be seen as a real manufacture, an automatic movement that is a

Longines Spirit 37mm Unisex Black Dial (Specs & Price)
When presented in mid-2020, the Longines Spirit collection made quite an impact, with its well-balanced blend of vintage design, daily versatility, refined execution, precise movements and great content/price ratio. There was, on paper, a lot to be loved in the Spirit time-and-date model. Not everything is perfect though, or at least, not everything was what I expected when seeing the watches in the metal. Lugs that were too long, a date window that I’d love to see somewhere else on the dial… But the presentation recently of a new mid-size, Longines Spirit 37mm version is about (at least in my books) to change things. Clearly, I feel that Longines has a winning combination here, for every gender, every wrist. The typical sweet-spot-watch.To be fair, the following article is highly personal. It’s only my own take on things, and of course, you’ll be free to disagree. See, the Longines Spirit time-and-date has originally been released in 40mm and 42mm. All fine app

Viva Las Vegas - Horological feast for 10th Anniversary of PuristSPro - Monochrome Watches
It is called IGOTT-2 or International Gathering of the Tribe 2 and this gathering is in celebration of the 10th anniversary of watch forum PuristSPro. Starting on Monday May 30th in… Las Vegas! A three day horological feast with numerous special limited editions. Gatherings, get-togethers, meetings, collectors dinners, these kind of events are being organized by watch lovers and aficionados all year round and are the best place to share your passion for nice watches with similar minds. This gathering in celebration of the 10th anniversary of watch forum PuristSPro, is of an entirely different level. Many independent watchmakers and watch brands created special limited editions! Over the next few days Monochrome will share all these special watches with you. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The first watch is made by the moderator of the AHCI and Indepe

Linde Werdelin - a perfect combination - Monochrome Watches
Today my new chronicle was published at World Tempus. Well in time for the holiday season you can find out about the combination of watches and attachable instruments Linde Werdelin offers. Last week i already blogged about my search for a perfect vacation watch and in my recent chronicle you can read about my ongoing search for the perfect vacation watch. Linde Werdelin sets itself apart from other high-end watch brand, by offering a combination of watches and sports instruments. A perfect combination…Chronicle 3 – The perfect vacation watch – Linde WerdelinLinde Werdelin recently launched The Lab blog. Morten Linde, creative director and co-founder of the brand, gives readers a peak behind the screens of this innovative brand. The most recent blog is about testing the instrument The Reef, Linde Werdelin’s sea instrument. Ad - Scroll to continue with article