GPHG 2019 Finalists Announced (Full List)
Every year, the watchmaking industry celebrates creativity and ingenuity with the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve?(GPHG) or the so-called “Oscars of the Watchmaking Industry” - see the report for the 2018 edition here. The most advanced, the most innovative and the most creative timepieces will be awarded prizes at the GPHG 2019. Before the ceremony takes place (November 7, 2019), we're bringing you, hot off the press, the complete list of finalists selected by the Jury. Only six watches remain in each of the 14 categories and here they are.Note: if you want to share your predictions with us, feel free to use to comment box at the end of this news article.LadiesWomen's watches comprising the following indications only: hours, minutes, seconds, simple date (day of the month), power reserve, classic moon phases; may be adorned with a maximum 8-carat gem-setting. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Buying Guide - 6 new Yellow Gold Watches that Rock
When thinking of yellow gold, the first thing that may come to your mind is your parents’ or grandparents’ watch. Well, if you feel yellow gold is outdated, it might be time for a change. The status symbol of the 1960s to 1980s is making a comeback. As trends come and go, it fits perfectly in the current vintage craze – just like the unexpected comeback of the 1980s spirit in fashion and music. And interestingly, the way watchmakers use it today makes it look super chic and trendy. Here are 6 of the most notable yellow gold watches introduced recently.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-thin Yellow Gold 15202If the over-iconic Royal Oak was born a steel watch (in 1972, as the definitive Luxury Sports Watch), the yellow gold versions of the ref. 15202 presented at SIHH 2017 really rock – specifically the gold-on-gold version with champagne/gold petite tapisserie dial, gold hands and indexes. Released as a tribute to the 1977 gold Royal Oak Extra-Thin, this jumbo is f

The Patek Philippe Rare Handcrafts 2023 Exhibition As Of April 1st
Following the presentation of its 2023 novelties at Watches & Wonders, Patek Philippe will exhibit a new edition of its Rare Handcrafts at its Geneva salon from April 1 to 15. A grand display of the brand's commitment to rare metiers d'art, 67 creations will be on display, and a team of Patek's master craftsmen will be on hand to illustrate their artisanal skills. And if you’re in Geneva in the coming weeks, it is surely something you have to check for yourself.Time-honoured techniques such as Grand Feu cloisonne enamel, manual engraving, guillochage and micromarquetry are put into practice by the Maison's artisans to embellish the 22 dome clocks, three table clocks, 12 pocket watches and 30 wristwatches exhibited in Patek Philippe's luxurious headquarters. Divided thematically into two areas, the first is dedicated to flora and fauna and features the Leopard pocket watch combining wood marquetry, manual engraving and champleve enamel. The second themat

Introducing: Roger Dubuis Excalibur Dragon Monotourbillon
It’s proving to be a bumper crop year for dragon-themed watches, and brands from all walks of life are deploying their creativity to create something inspiring for the upcoming Year of the Dragon. While it’s only natural to associate Roger Dubuis‘ Excalibur collection with the wonderfully over-the-top Arthurian-inspired Knights of the Round Table editions, it is also home to flamboyant skeletonised models with complications. The latest skeletonised model with a tourbillon complication is the Excalibur Dragon Monotourbillon, flaunting the figure of a sinuous dragon to mark the dawn of the Chinese Lunar New Year and the ascendance of the mighty dragon.Introduced in 2005, the Excalibur collection captures the extravagant personality of Roger Dubuis watches. As CEO Nicola Andreatta pointed out in an interview with MONOCHROME, the Excalibur was reshaped in 2021 to make it lighter, more contemporary and refined by eliminating some of the curves. As a fully integrated manufa

Hands-on: The TAG Heuer Monaco Skeleton Blue
Changes to the appearance are often a more frequent feature of the TAG Heuer Monaco series than groundbreaking innovation in its mechanics. And over the years the brand almost always successfully implemented the use of new materials and updated designs, with the recent 2023 introduction of open-worked dials to the collection preceding the launch of the timepiece we are reviewing today, the 2024 TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Skeleton Dark Blue in DLC Titanium, perhaps the better looking of them by far.The 1969 Heuer Monaco reference 1133B.Since the Monaco chronograph was first introduced by Heuer in 1969, it has appeared in many design variations, always faithful to the original aesthetics of this legendary watch. Monaco’s distinctive looks continue to be recognised by specialists, not just watch and racing fans - Monaco Calibre 11 received a Red Dot Award in the product design category almost 50 years after it was born - in 2017. In the past, Monaco sought to offer interesting tec