A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Automatic now with Terra-Brown dials (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
Back in 2015, A. Lange & Sohne introduced a brand new Saxonia collection, revamping all the editions, with new dials and new sizes, while keeping the same concept: clean, elegant and restrained dress watches. In the tradition of the Saxonian Manufacture, these watches were all available in white gold or pink gold case, but only?with a white dial – to the exception of a special Boutique edition of the manual edition, with an anthracite dial, that we reviewed. The Saxonia collection is now growing, with the addition of new Terra-Brown dials on the?A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Automatic.At the SIHH 2015,?A. Lange &?Sohne?introduced several novelties, including the ultra-exclusive Zeitwerk Minute Repeater or a new version of the iconic Datograph Perpetual. In the middle of these complicated, hyper-desirable watches, the Saxonian Manufacture also introduced something a lot more rational, more accessible to mere mortals but also extremely important for the brand – as bein

Ressence Type 2 e-Crown Concept - The First Self-Setting Mechanical Watch
Here, at MONOCHROME, we’re not huge fans of the smart-watches, to say the least. We cherish and celebrate watches in their purest (probably old-school) form: ME-CHA-NI-CAL! We love gears, pinions, hand-decoration, complications but also all the devoted people that work behind the scenes. Smart-watch, as tech objects, never ticked the boxes. However, we have to?keep up with the times and admit that in some cases, technology can be brilliant (we are, after all, a web medium). Today, Ressence launches the?Type 2 e-Crown Concept and they might have found the recipe to reconcile us with electronics…The crown, a mechanism to wind and to adjust watches, was invented by Adrien Philippe in 1842… and has been an unchallenged standard since!The crown certainly is one of the most important parts of a watch for the simple reason that it is the one with which we have most interactions. We use it, without thinking about it, to wind the movement or to adjust the time. It has become s

Hands-On MeisterSinger Perigraph Bronze Limited Edition (Specs & Price)
German brand MeisterSinger has carved a niche in the market with its single-handed watches. The Perigraph, MeisterSinger's automatic watch with an open date ring is revisited in this handsome, 43mm bronze case. A winning combination of industrial German design with the warm vintage appeal of bronze, this new take on the Perigraph is a limited edition of just 100 pieces and is available at retailers now. And here are our thoughts about it.Going for the BronzeAs you know, bronze cases have made a strong comeback on the watch scene. Thanks to its resistance to corrosion, bronze has been used widely in the production of nautical and scientific instruments. The patina that develops over time gives watches a distinctive antique feel we associate with early marine chronometers and other seafaring equipment. And don't be fooled into thinking that only chunky dive watches (this or that) are suitable vessels for the heavy metal, bronze has transitioned across the board as a case material for pil

Buying Guide: 5 Recently-Launched Sports GMT Watches to Travel This Summer
Summer is a time for adventures. For many of us, summer is synonymous with holidays, travels and sunshine. While basically every watch enthusiast will have his definition of the perfect summer watch, one style in particular makes a lot of sense; the functional, water-resistant sports watch with GMT function. Ready to cross borders, capable of a recreational dive, robust enough and good-looking for these relaxed moments. Here are 5 of the best recently-introduced GMT watches, ready for your summer trips.Certina DS Action GMTPresented earlier this year, the Certina DS Action GMT surely packed a punch. It has everything you need, and then some. A classic but always pleasant combination of a dive watch with a GMT function, it comes in 3 different tastes, but we chose this one with the black and green bezel. With its colourful, two-tone sapphire crystal bezel, the travel function is predominant, yet the 200m water-resistance confirms its diving credentials. Alongside being stylish and acces

Recap - MONOCHROME's Best Technical Articles of 2022
As many of you should be able to spend some quiet time with family and beloved ones, it is a moment of the year when it’s also good to look back at what happened over the past 12 months. And it’s also the right moment to relax and take the time for longer reads. Here at MONOCHROME, we always try to bring you the most complete explanations possible when it comes to watchmaking and technical innovations. Collecting watches and being passionate about watches also means understanding how a watch works. So, it is time to increase your knowledge as we look back at our 5 Best technical articles of 2022.?The Current State of silicon in the watchmaking industryWe start with a very important topic for the end of 2022: the silicon hairspring. Well, you might tell us that this is ancient news since silicon has been used in watchmaking since the early 2000s. Brands like Omega, or Patek Philippe are very familiar with this material, revolutionising traditional watchmaking. Yet, this is