2019 Behind the Lens - Our Best Videos of the Year - Monochrome Watches
Our videos, which we’d prefer to call “in-depth movies”, are something we’re very proud of, here at MONOCHROME. We take a lot of time and energy to produce them since we believe that seeing a watch or a concept in video and not in photo dramatically helps to understand the beauty that is hidden in these timekeeping objects. This year, 2019, we’ve produced over 60 videos, which can be seen on our YouTube channel. But as we’re saying goodbye to 2019, here’s a recap of our most viewed movies of the year.Understanding the CODE 11:59 by Audemars PiguetWe start with THE most controversial collection of the year, if not of the decade… The Code 11:59 by Audemars Piguet, entirely reviewed here, which you can see in the movie below. Certainly not the most loved watch of the brand, it, however, deserves to be seen in the metal to be fully appreciated, since there are multiple details to discover.Our entire SIHH 2019 coverage (12 videos)Since the SIH

Hands-On With the Stunning AP Royal Oak Offshore Beast Black Ceramic
The Beast… Probably the second most emblematic watch of Audemars Piguet. A watch that, like its Genta-designed 1972 ancestor, broke the rules and created an entirely new segment of watches. Extravagant, oversized and polarising at the time of its introduction 30 years ago, it defined the ultra-robust luxury sports watch genre. The first Royal Oak Offshore, a.k.a The Beast, truly was a beast of a watch. And to celebrate three decades of the ROO, Audemars Piguet has released a new version in full black ceramic… And surprisingly, this is a first for this collection. The result, this new Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph 42mm Black Ceramic 26238CE, is simply stunning. The Beast in black ceramic is a gift for hardcore fans of the collection.?ContextWe’ve extensively covered the first-generation Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore “The Beast” in this article. Its genesis was the answer to a changing market, with customers wanting something more striking,

Buying Guide - 5 Newly-Launched Mechanical Watches under 1,000 Euros
Despite what the masses think, there’s no need to amass an incredible budget to enjoy the “tic-tac” of a mechanical watch on the wrist. In fact, the past years have been great for watch lovers, even those with a tight budget. The rise of crowd-funded projects (most of them not worthy of being mentioned though) and the effort of some brands to offer entry-level pieces allow young generations or enthusiasts with a lower budget to access the world of mechanical watches. For our latest buying guide, we’ve gathered 5 cool, well-made and original mechanical watches priced below EUR 1,000. More money, more pleasure? Not sure!Note: the following list is based on a consensus among the MONOCHROME redaction team. If you have other examples of recently launched, affordable watches (under EUR 1,000) that impressed you, feel free to share them with us in the comment box.Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer MechanicalHamilton has always been known as the entry-level brand of the Swatc

Video - Louis Moinet Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the Chronograph with the Memoris 200th edition (live pics & price) - Monochrome Watches
When digging into the history of watchmaking, it has been long admitted that the invention of the chronograph was credited to Nicolas Rieussec. Indeed, in 1822, he patented a clock that was able to write time, to record measures of elapsed time. It was, until recently, known as the first ever chronograph (a machine that writes time…). However, in 2013, another watch has been discovered, a watch manufactured?in 1815-1816 and that was able to be stopped and to measure portions of time. This discover changed the perception of history, a watch known as the Louis Moinet Compteur de Tierces, the first stopwatch ever, and it now celebrates its 200th anniversary.As we explained in our “Technical Perspective” article about chronographs,?The Louis Moinet compteur de tierces' pocket watch was discovered in 2013 and is since considered to be the World's first known chronograph'. According to the markings on the case, it was made in 1815-1816. Designed to time the passage of stars

Buying Guide: MONOCHROME's Favourite New Watches From Dubai Watch Week 2023
With the whole watch world zooming in on Dubai for about a week and a half, it was expected there would be no shortage of captivating and fresh new watches being presented during Dubai Watch Week. And boy, the 2023 edition of what has become one of the most important fairs of the year did not disappoint! With various brands presenting adaptations of existing collections, there were also a fair few completely new models being revealed, including one very wild creation by Max Buser & Friends. So, as we’re still processing most of the horological content, here’s a look back at some of our favourite new watches.H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Small Seconds micro-rotorThe luxury sports watch scene is still going strong, and H. Moser & Cie is adding a fine example to the mix with its new Streamliner Small Seconds Micro-Rotor. This shrinks the soft cushion-shaped Streamliner down to 39mm by 10.9mm and gives it a completely new movement and yet another stunner of a dial. Th