Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer 43mm Automatic - Hands-On (Specs & Price)
The introduction of the Aikon collection has been a very good surprise, back in 2018. The pleasure of a good luxury sports watch, without the waiting list or the 5-digit price tag. While the first version of the Aikon was a versatile, retrained model, Maurice Lacroix has decided to introduce a second, bolder, sportier iteration, with nautical/adventure inspiration. Its name is the Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer and today we take a look at it.While there’s no hiding the fame for luxury sports watches these days (RO and Nautilus being the stars of the show), few of us have a wallet thick enough to even consider to get one (if ever getting one was only a matter of cash… availability being THE main issue). So the introduction of an accessible, still well-crafted, automatic watch with the flair of these watches, but without the price tag, was refreshing. Certainly, you can’t expect a high-end, ultra-thin movement, a hand-polished case or the same level of execution, but as

First Look: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Tourbillon Manual Black Titanium
Although the star attraction at Bulgari’s will undoubtedly be the new record-breaking Octo Finissimo Ultra, the Italian brand will also be presenting three iterations of the watch that started Bulgari’s trailblazing campaign of ultra-thin winners. Unveiled in 2014, the record-breaking Bulgari’s Octo Finissimo Tourbillon wowed the watchmaking world with the thinnest tourbillon movement (1.95mm) ever manufactured. One of the three models launching this week is this handsome black DLC titanium version of the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon with a skeletonised movement.?Appearing in a variety of handsome suits, the Octo Finissimo Tourbillon stripped off in 2017 with a skeletonised version exposing the heart and soul of the ultra-thin movement in an expensive platinum case. When Bulgari set out to conquer the world with its ultra-thin Octo Finissimo watches, it understood that a collection could not survive on ultra-lean credentials alone. By dressing its watches with a bold, se

Hands-On: The Omega Aqua Terra Shades Collection, Including 2 New Solid Gold Models
If you’re a regular reader of MONOCHROME, you might remember this article from 2022. Indeed, the now-called Aqua Terra Shades Collection isn’t entirely new. It has been teased about a year ago when Omega presented 10 new models in its classic, time-and-date Seamaster collection, all adorned with colourful dials inspired by nature and newly-finished cases. However, two comments have to be expressed; first of all, some adjustments have been made, following some comments of the community; second, the watches are now officially available; third, new editions have been added to the lineup. And it’s time to have a look at the watches from the Aqua Terra Shades range, as they are now displayed in stores.All the watches from this new sub-collection of the Seamaster Aqua Terra are based on the brand’s definition of an everyday watch – understand by that a watch that is sporty-chic, resilient, adapted to all situations and overall, handsome. The Aqua Terra might not

The new Omega Globemaster fully explained with history, specs, live photos & price (Baselworld 2015) - Monochrome-Watches
Each company has a specific set of values, beliefs and ideas that run at its core. They define its stance and also have an impact on its operations or its products. An ethos is so important because it permits the customer to identify with its products. Brand loyalty is derived from that sole idea. Omega is a company that has a very strong ethos and identity. Many believe, however, that the company is synonymous with classic sports watches like the mighty Speedmaster and the iconic Seamaster. And while the company did shape the evolution of sports watches/chronographs in ways that few others have done, I nevertheless beg to differ. Omega is a company that has a rich heritage of producing many diverse watches. Their new offering, introduced at Baselworld 2015, is a watch that comes to redefine a classic line of very unique and important timepieces. The new Omega Globemaster is a direct descendant of the vintage Omega Constellation?of the 1950s and 1960s, enriched with many unique feature

TAG Heuer x Fragment Design Calibre Heuer?02 Automatic Chronograph
Following its first collaboration watch with Fragment Design’s Hiroshi Fujiwara, a well-known name of the streetwear community, TAG Heuer renews its partnership and the two names create another limited edition watch with sleek, modern design and minimalist dial. But this time, this watch isn’t based on an existing Carrera model; instead, it introduces a new concept for TAG that takes us back to 1970s motor racing-inspired watches! Meet the new TAG Heuer x Fragment Design Calibre Heuer 02 Automatic Chronograph.Hiroshi Fujiwara is the founder of Fragment Design, a multidisciplinary label created in 2003. He has since collaborated with some of the biggest and most renowned names in fashion, design and art. He collaborated with TAG Heuer in 2019 to create a very handsome Carrera watch with a black dial and a vintage-inspired shape and design, which we introduced to you here. Today, the “Godfather of Streetwear” once again brings his touch to a chronograph watch, but