All You Need to Know about Moon Phase Watches - Monochrome Watches
Do not swear by the moon, for she changes constantly. Then your love would also change?William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet –?The attraction the moon exerts on our imagination is almost as powerful as its pull on the tides. Beyond the evocation of the utilitarian ties between horology and astronomy, the reproduction of lunar cycles on the dial of watches is poetic and symbolic. Moon phase watches are a statement of style through a subtle and anachronistic connection to our past and our place in the universe. Underneath the dials, sophisticated mechanisms gear the moon cycles.There are different types of lunar months. What matters for watchmakers is the synodic month, the cycle of visible moon phases - the moon as visible in the sky. Its average length is of 29.530587981 days (29 d 12 h 44 min 2.80 s). In their attempts to reproduce the progression of our satellite, most moon phase watches usually feature a wheel with 59 teeth (2 x 29.5 days). It advances one tooth per a day, whi

Introducing: The Aquaman-Themed IWC Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital
Today, IWC Schaffhausen announced partnering with Warner Bros. Picture's upcoming feature film Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom to launch two new models, inspired by the red and blue glowing prop watches that the brand supplied for the production of the highly-anticipated feature film sequel. Ultra-bold, clearly on the large side, equipped with multiple complications and shaped for a mission, IWC has created two aquatic-inspired models (of course, considering the partnership) in full black attire with brightly-coloured contrasting elements. Meet the Aquaman-themed IWC Aquatimer Perpetual Calendar Digital Date-Month Ceratanium.?If you plan on going to the theater tomorrow to look at Warner Bros. Picture's latest release, take a closer look at the wrists of two of the characters… There’s something special to be seen. Released internationally tomorrow December 20 (and December 22 for North America), Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom is the sequel to acclaimed movie Aquaman, first relea

Richard Mille RM10 red gold - Monochrome Watches
This is a watch I don’t come across very often but when I do I just have to take a close look. It is a Richard Mille RM10 in red gold. Visually and technically an extraordinary watch. During Baselworld I got the chance to try one on my wrist and wearing it for a mere 15 minutes was all it took to be convinced. Very comfortable on the wrist and always a pleasure to look at the time or just how beautifully constructed this watch is. Let’s take a closer look at the brand and specifications of this RM010 AH/RG. Ad - Scroll to continue with article When Richard Mille launched his first watch in 2001, the RM001 Tourbillon, it set the new brand apart from the traditional techniques of watchmaking. With a true avant-garde design and an innovative use of materials and manufacturing processes, this watch stunned watch lovers around the world.This RM010 AH/RG?m

REVIEW: Oris Artelier Calibre 112 - Monochrome Watches
Although it was launched at Baselworld 2016, we took some time to finally get hands on with the Oris Artelier Calibre 112. One of the reasons was that we had to reflect on the watch, its mechanics and how to position it. Its rather clean, classic, certainly not too small and manly design, is something it shares with a well-known Swiss brand that used to pride itself on these characteristics. Add to that the?10-day power reserve of the Oris and the resemblance only becomes more obvious. One way or another, Oris is delivering a magnificent package for the price, and should certainly be considered if you’re looking for a nice, fly-under-the-radar, powerful watch.?So, without any further delay, please enjoy our review of the Oris Artelier Calibre 112.?Some brief historyIn 2014, entry-level watch brand, Oris, did something completely unexpected. To celebrate the brand's 110th anniversary, the company launched its very own, in-house developed movement: Calibre 110. This was a momentous

EZA Watches Sealander, an interesting and affordable dive watch from a startup brand (live photos & price) - Monochrome Watches
Young startup brands are often presented to us via press materials. Not necessarily a bad thing of course, but it gets so much better when they can show you the final product (or one as close as 99% to production ready). EZA Watches (already introduced here) is one of those young brands, which managed to let us go hands-on with their first collection, the EZA Watches Sealander. So, after the introductory story, we now have the extensive review ready for your reading pleasure! And, this is essential, we are happy to be able to bring you an important piece of news at the same time: it gets rid of the Japanese movement and will be equipped with a Swiss ETA movement. And for the same price Not too bad, right.Now, to begin with the selected movement of the initial Sealander collection, it was something some people (including the ever-picky Monochrome-team) at least raised an eyebrow to. The initial movement was supposed to be a Japanese automatic Miyota, basically one of the widely availabl