HYT H2 Titanium Black DLC - Full Review with live photos, specs and price - Monochrome-Watches
In 2012, when introducing the first of the Hydro-Mechanical watches, the H1, the young and mad brand called HYT created quite a mess in the watchmaking world. Those guys get the strange idea to equipped their creations with the worst enemy of a watch: liquid. We tested this watch and we felt in love with it, just because of the rationality and serious of the concept. Back in 2013, only 1 year after their first attempt, HYT brought an even more exciting successor in the name of the HYT H2 Titanium Black DLC and we've been testing it again.The HYT H1 Red2 we handled for a few weeks gave us some clues on how serious this concept was. When this watch came to the world, we felt first a great excitement but also some scepticism. How come a brand just registered would be able to achieve such a complex idea. Of course, the HYT team is composed of watchmakers and talented engineers (with their sister company Preciflex). But even Ad - Scroll to continue with article

The History of the Pilot Watch Part Five: B-Uhr - Monochrome Watches
There are some watch designs that not only stand the test of time, but in the case of war, also transcend their original context to become a classic. Such a watch, the B-Uhr, the offspring of Germany and Switzerland's leading watchmakers, has a noted history of design and production, but was employed for an infamous cause. The B-Uhren watches guided German bombers in their terrible campaigns of World War II with dropped bombs whistling through air to end in devastating consequence. The B-Uhr remains a formidable watch.Lange & Sohne Vintage B-Uhr Type B (antiquorum)In 1935, Adolf Hitler announced his plans to reconstitute Germany's Air Force and officially created the Luftwaffe. Germany had been building its aviation forces, decidedly military in purpose and in violation of WWI's Versailles Treaty, but this buildup had proceeded ostensibly for civilian purposes. With his power consolidated, Hitler shrugged off all pretense and announced Germany's resumption of military procurement.

Recap: A Retrospective of 2024 with our Favourite Videos
While the industry might not be in its best shape (all things considered…), 2024 was nevertheless a highly prolific year in terms of new models, with brands once again showing creativity and mechanical ingenuity. As far as things go for us here, at MONOCHROME, and specifically regarding our video production. Over the entire 2024 year, we have published over 90 videos (our record so far) on our YouTube channel, as you can see here. Many are what we call “Quick Look” or “Reviews” but we have also produced a long list of so-called “In-Depth” videos, the MONOCHROME way, where we explore the beauty of watchmaking. And here’s our selection of our best videos of the year, all dedicated to explaining this industry we love so much.The Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF and What Exactly is a High-Frequency WatchIn this video, we explore a superb watch, the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF in titanium with a black dial. A perfect example of an elegant sports

Industry News: Richemont Reports Sales Up 10% for its Third Quarter of 2024
It is widely known that the watch market, and most luxury markers for that matter, are facing a relatively difficult situation. According to Bain & Company Luxury Study, the global personal luxury goods market is likely to dip by 2% in 2024 – not a dramatic situation, but not a positive one nevertheless. While jewellery?was the most resilient core luxury category, watches are more impacted, specifically due to a rapid slowdown in China. We have seen this with Swatch Group and LVMH, but Richemont’s Q3 results ended 31 December 2024 came as a surprise, with sales reported up 10% over last year, after two stable trimesters. How to explain this…?Let’s first talk about the numbers. Richemont, owner of Cartier, Van Cleef, and many watchmakers such as Vacheron Constantin, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Panerai or A. Lange & Sohne, has seen multiple management changes recently. Nicolas Bos was appointed the new CEO of the Richemont Group, replacing Jer?me Lambert. The l

Buying Guide - 5 Cool Pilot's Chronographs of 2020
Military or pilot’s watches have always been a great source of inspiration for brands, and the complication that probably makes the most sense in this context is the chronograph. Merge these two and you often end up with a great combination of robustness, heritage and usefulness. And this year didn’t disappoint, as many brands embraced the concept of the pilot’s chronograph; brands that are known to be relevant in this specific field. All different in execution and style, but all driven by the same spirit, we’ve lined up five very cool, highly recommended watches with pilot’s credentials and equipped with a chronograph function. And best of all, some are pretty accessible without compromising on functions or quality.?Fortis Flieger F-43 BicompaxFortis is at a turning point in its history. Recently, the brand welcomed new management. And who says a new head means a new strategy and new collections. Meet the modernized Fortis, the Flieger reimagined, a watch