Life as a Watch Retailer in 2020, Brick & Mortar versus E-commerce, Corona Perils and Founding the Amsterdam Chapter of Red Bar - Monochrome Watches
The past year has been a tough one for pretty much everyone on the planet. Some saw their business grow at such speed that it was a huge challenge to keep the pace up, while others (unfortunately many more) suffered from an almost standstill of their business. Brick and mortar stores had a very tough time, online flourished. ACE Jewelers are, besides a family business, a pioneer in e-commerce, and were the first to be allowed to sell luxury watches online; not your typical old fashioned jeweler. We sat down with Alon from ACE Jewelers, in Amsterdam, to hear how they have dealt with 2020, with the Coronavirus, and all its challenges.Frank, MONOCHROME –?Alon, when did you enter the family business and what was your first task or job in the company? Ad - Scroll to continue with article Alon Ben-Joseph: My father started Ace Jewelers back in 1975. As a baby, I

Pre SIHH 2015: Montblanc TimeWalker Urban Speed Chronograph and matching e-Strap (Exclusive Photos, Specs and Price) - Monochrome Watches
For 2015 Montblanc will be revamping?the design of the TimeWalker, beginning with three new models: the Montblanc TimeWalker Urban Speed Chronograph, TimeWalker Urban Speed automatic and TimeWalker Urban Speed UTC. The changes are minimal, so the recognizable TimeWalker style will remain intact. These new TimeWalker models will be launched with Montblanc’s new e-Strap, making Montblanc the first in the world of high-end watchmaking to offer connectivity with your smart phone! And if you’re wondering, yes, it’s actually quite cool!?Montblanc’s TimeWalker collection has been on the market for quite some years, and they’ve won the hearts of many collectors and aspiring watch collectors. The recognizable shaped lugs – an interesting story on itself – and large Arabic numerals for hour markers can be found on all models in the TimeWalker collection. On the new models these Arabic numerals are slightly smaller, and therefore the design seems more bal

Oris Movember Edition 2019 Chronoris - Introducing, Specs & Price
For the last two years, Oris has teamed up with non-profit organization Movember to help fight men's most problematic physical and mental health issues. After the 2017 and 2018 Movember watches, Oris is today launching a new special version, based on the vintage-inspired 1970s Chronoris. Here's the Oris Movember Edition 2019, with part of the proceeds to support the Movember foundation. Let's take a closer look.MovemberFounded in 2003, Movember has to date supported 1,250 projects globally to promote men's health and reduce premature death. Its mission is to tackle prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health issues and suicide prevention. By 2007, the movement spread to North America and Europe and is today a global phenomenon. The foundation is supported by celebrities and companies worldwide, and over 5 million Mo Bros participate every November, consisting of both men and women growing real (or fake) moustaches to help raise money and awareness.?Movember's actions include figh

Delma Oceanmaster Antarctica Dive Watch Hands-on (Specs & Price)
Delma is one of those brands that never fails to impress. Although not the most familiar of names, it has been producing watches in Lengnau, Switzerland since 1924 and remains independent and family-owned. Its first dive watch debuted in 1969, the Periscope, and Delma has specialised in sports watches ever since. The Oceanmaster Antarctica is the latest in the Oceanmaster collection and brings a surprising amount of features to a stylish nautical watch that's built like a tank. It also celebrates the 200th anniversary of Antarctica's discovery and even set sail with Australian adventurer Nick Moloney to the frozen continent. Let’s take a closer look at this rugged instrument.?The Delma Oceanmaster Antarctica, here on the wrist of adventurer Nick Moloney during an expedition on the white continent in February 2020. Antarctica is quite literally at the bottom of the world, situated at the southernmost point on Earth. It's the coldest, driest and windiest cont

Introducing: No More Diamonds, Meet The Unisex Piaget Polo Date 36mm
Not everybody likes their watches served on the rocks, and it’s evident that Piaget has been listening closely to market trends. With the return to more compact case sizes that swing it both ways, the Piaget Polo Date 36mm sheds its diamond-set indices and returns with a deep midnight blue dial and the relaxed sporty-chic charm that has always characterised this model.Equestrian glamourYves G. Piaget, the fourth generation of the Piaget dynasty, was the brainchild of the Polo. Harnessing the brand’s expertise in watchmaking and jewellery, the Polo was a sleek bracelet watch with a contemporary sporty-chic vibe. Introduced in 1979, the watch’s design was a continuous stream of solid sculpted gold bars that wrapped around the wrist. Fitted with Piaget’s ultra-thin quartz calibre 7P - considered to represent the height of technology in its day - the Polo accounted for almost one-third of the brand’s sales. Endorsed by celebrities of the day like Ursula Andres