The Collector's Series: Kristian Haagen and his A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual - Monochrome-Watches
In our second instalment of the Collector Series we sit down with one of the coolest guys in watches, Kristian Haagen. He’s a watch enthusiast (watchgeek), collector, author, lecturer and advisor to auctioneers (it must be tough when people ask what he does for a living at dinner parties!). However you may know him best for his mind-blowing photography and instantly recognisable fluorescent bracelet wrist shots on Instagram. In this episode we discuss one of his most iconic pieces, the A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual, the extended version of the ‘regular’ Datograph that is also affectionately know by some as the Dufour-graph. Ad - Scroll to continue with article When did your watch journey start?I started collecting in 1993. The Internet really boosted my passion for watches and I didn’t feel alone with my interest of everything

Introducing The Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono 40mm Ice Blue Limited Edition
We've looked at Norqain many times since its 2018 founding as the Swiss watches are both well thought and aesthetically pleasing, especially for such a young brand. It's no surprise as part of the team behind Norqain came from Breitling, including founder Ben Kuffer. The Freedom 60 Chrono was an early success with a bold 43mm case, but a more universal 40mm Chrono launched last year and has been a highlight of the brand. Norqain is now releasing a limited edition of the 40mm chronograph with an ice blue dial that should please fans of the prior models.?The stainless steel case hasn't changed, but there was no reason to modify this more compact Freedom 60 Chrono, a relatively new and best-selling design. As the name implies, it's 40mm in diameter with a height of 14.9mm (lug-to-lug is 49.2mm). A box-type AR sapphire crystal protects the dial and provides retro distortions at angles, while a sapphire exhibition case back displays the Sellita-based automatic. The case is polished with som

Ochs und Junior Selene - the most accurate moon phase in a wristwatch! - Monochrome Watches
Ochs und Junior just released the most accurate moon phase in a wrist watch ever created. And their moon phase complication comprises of only 5 (yes, five) parts! The new Ochs und Junior Selene Tinta is amazing…Ludwig Oechslin in the genius mastermind behind Ochs und Junior’s innovative timepieces. The main idea is to always search for the smart yet simple ideas. Ludwig Oechslin already shocked the watch industry when he created the annual calendar of the MIH Watch with only 9 (yes, nine) parts. Now he creates the most accurate moon phase in a wrist watch of only 5 parts! Ad - Scroll to continue with article If you’re unaware of how many pieces?other moon phases are made of, it might not sound like a huge achievement. Well, consider that? virtually all moon phase complications comprise of around 40 parts depending on the manufacturer. The Ochs

Citizen Watch Co. and Its Endless Pursuit of Accuracy - Monochrome Watches
Citizen is not a name you often hear at MONOCHROME. We focus almost exclusively on mechanical watches, and most fall into the luxury category. That doesn't mean a brand with the history and scope of Citizen escapes our attention, but the company's bread and butter products generally reside outside of what we cover. However, the most recent Caliber 0200 proves that Citizen knows a thing or two about high-end watchmaking and can produce luxury mechanical pieces with accuracy levels surpassing chronometer standards. Let's take a closer look at this horological juggernaut, its endless pursuit of accuracy and overall mechanical prowess that may surprise a few of you.The Citizen 0100, the most accurate wristwatch in the world.A BRAND FOR THE PEOPLEAlthough founded in 1930, Citizen goes back to 1924 with a pocket watch produced by the Shokosha Watch Research Institute, founded in 1918. Swiss watchmaker Rodolphe Schmid registered the Citizen name in Switzerland in 1918, specifically for watche

A look at the 2015 TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 "Steve McQueen" ref. CAW211P (live pics & price) - Monochrome Watches
This year was busy for?TAG Heuer, that changed its strategy, changed its CEO (welcoming Mister Jean-Claude Biver), introduced rather impressive pieces like this?Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 but also played on the vintage trend with this?Carrera Calibre 18 Chronograph Telemeter (that really is vintage looking, with a small diameter and bombe dial). In fact, the Carrera isn’t the only collection to receive a vintage-inspired piece, as the mighty Monaco (you know, the share watch worn by Steve McQueen) is also concerned. But instead of looking at it on its own, we’ll have a look at this new?TAG Heuer Monaco Calibre 11 “Steve McQueen” ref. CAW211P next?to its vintage, previous?and actual siblings.In order to have a deeper look at this novelty, there are 3 other?editions?that must?be considered. The first one is of course the?real?Heuer Monaco, the one worn by Steve McQueen in the movie “Le Mans”, the one with the real Calibre 11, with the blue dial and the r