Collector's Series - @khemkakunal and his Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding
If you look at Kunal's account on Instagram (@khemkakunal), the word “seasoned collector” immediately comes to mind. Indeed, Kunal P. Khemka, a real watch enthusiast from India and a 44-year-old businessman, has the knowledge and the taste when it comes to choosing what to strap around his wrist – with a clear bias on elegant and refined pieces. Today, we discuss his Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Manual-Winding reference 82172.? However, when he bought it in 2011, it was still called the Patrimony Traditionnelle Manual-Winding. We found out why this is his favourite watch.Kunal grew up in a typical Indian extended family, which included his grandparents, uncle and aunt, their kids, in addition to his parents and sister. Kunal's uncle (his father's younger brother, to be precise) was (and still is) crazy about watches, especially Vacheron Constantin. Through him, Kunal had his first introduction to watches, and to Vacheron Constantin.?Frank Geelen, MONOCHROME R

In Conversation with Dan Henry Watches // Interview
Some stories are more fascinating than others. With most microbrands that are (successfully or not) launching, there's very often the same pitch; at the beginning, a passion for watches and later the wish to create something that couldn't be found on the market. We've heard that many times, true story or not. But with Dan Henry, things are more genuine, more tangible. If you wonder if Dan has a passion for watches, the answer is a big YES. And that can clearly be felt in the watches that this avid collector (of some of the finest vintage watches) produces under the brand Dan Henry Watches. And today, we talk with the man to understand why and how things started – and how it continued.Erik Slaven, MONOCHROME – You’re an avid collector and enthusiast, starting an Instagram account and then a website (timeline.watch) dedicated to your collections. What sparked this interest in watches and horology? Was it the Roskopf pocket watch you received on your 10th birthday? What

Hands-On With The Accessible Horage Lensman 1 Tourbillon
In less than twenty years, Horage has developed three in-house movements, including a tourbillon and micro-rotor. Its inaugural K1 automatic is even the base of Bremont's new ENG300 automatic calibre (Bremont purchased access to K1's IP). This small independent brand has done a lot in a short period of time. We reviewed Horage's first tourbillon last year, named Tourbillon 1, and were impressed by its offbeat design, simple but excellent finishing and incredible value for an in-house flying tourbillon. The new Lensman 1 improves the calibre and brings a camera theme to an all-titanium piece. ?Photography and the Horage Lensman 1In 1925, Oscar Barnack and Leica introduced the first commercial 35mm camera with the 1A model. It was lightweight and very compact, perfect for discreet street photography and very much a game changer at the time. The camera represented the pinnacle of mechanical precision with clear parallels to mechanical watches. There are several camera enthusiasts among th

Buying Guide: A Selection Of Sub-40mm Watches For All Walks Of Life
They say big things can come in small packages, and in watchmaking, it was long a case of ‘bigger is better’. Over the past few years, however, we’ve seen a shift in the industry towards more sensible and compact dimensions, which is a good thing if we’re honest. And since preferred sizes and proportions are very personal, many people welcome the fact that some brands even offer the same watch in several sizes. So with that in mind and proposing something for every occasion imaginable, here’s a selection of sub-40mm watches ranging from dressy and affordable to complex and pricey.Baltic HMS003We kick things off with the very stylish Baltic HMS003, the latest dress watch by the formidable French indie brand. The HMS003 follows the same principles as the HMS002, offering a classically inspired watch showing only hours, minutes and seconds, but now in a compact 36.5mm size. The 1940s-style sector dial is either silver, salmon or blue, with blue, silver or gil

Hands-on TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 Full Black Matt Ceramic - Monochrome Watches
Earlier this year we told you about the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer-01 Full Black Matt Ceramic, which made its debut at the 2017 edition of the Geneva Watch Fair. Now that the madness of the first half of the year is starting to subside, we thought this a perfect time to come back and give this watch a proper hands-on review.The first thing you notice when you strap the sizable case of the Carrera Heuer-01 Full Black Matt Ceramic to your wrist is just how light it feels. The second thing you notice is just how dark it looks. The reason why is the same for both; the 45mm matte black ceramic case. Arguably one of the most stealth looking watches produced by TAG?Heuer, the matt black case absorbs all the light around it, which ironically makes the watch really pop on the wrist – even though there is effectively almost no contrasting color on the dial. Ad - Scroll to continue with article