IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph Bucherer BLUE IW371492 - Introducing (Specs & Price)
On one side you have IWC and its signature, classic chronograph, the Portugieser 3714. This watch, as we’ve explained in this in-depth review, is a modern icon, practically unchanged since its introduction in the late-1990s. A perfect definition of a classic. On the other side, you have Bucherer, possibly the world’s largest watch retailer, known for its blue-themed special editions – usually very well executed. And when you mix the two, you get the new IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph Bucherer BLUE ref. IW371492 – and yes, it is one superb version of this watch.As always with the Bucherer BLUE watches, don’t expect any drastic changes to the base watch. Once again we are seeing an update of dial, colours and strap. Still, this doesn’t mean that this can’t lead to a beautiful watch – in fact, it does. After several editions based on Blancpain, Moser, Breguet, Longines, Oris or Glashutte Original (Bucherer covers a large range of w

Introducing Norqain Watches and Partnership with Kenissi (Live Pics)
Creating your start-up watch company off the ground is not an easy task. Still, this is what 32-year old Ben Kuffer did with Norqain. Created in 2018 in Nidau, Switzerland, the brand crafts functional and versatile watches offered at an accessible price. Contemporary and with a clear identity, Norqain is already present at some of the world's leading retailers such as Bucherer, Tourneau, Westime, Govberg or Wempe The brand is now ready to invest on the movement side and teams up with Kenissi.?Ben Kuffer, founder of Norqain WatchesBen Kuffer is connected to his roots and in touch with the times. Proud to be part of a family developing and producing watches for over four decades, he left Breitling in 2018 to create his own brand, Norqain. He brought in his father, Marc Kuffer, who owned and managed Roventa Henex SA, a prominent Swiss private label manufacturer. Ted Schneider, the son of Teddy Schneider (longtime former CEO and shareholder of Breitling) and Mark Streit, Swiss ice hockey l

Hands-On Bell & Ross BR-X1 Black Titanium Chronograph (Specs & Price)
Bell & Ross has been knocking them out of the park lately, with several vintage-inspired watches that really hit the spot, like the new Vintage Collection and some derivatives, such as the Vintage V2-92 & V2-94 Garde-Cotes and the commemorative BR126 Renault Sport 40th Anniversary. Today, however, we're shifting gears and getting hands on with one of the brand's more futuristic-looking models; the BR-X1 Black Titanium Chronograph, a softer and more “monochrome” version of the bold?chronograph we already tested here.Part of the French brand's extensive Instrument collection, the BR-X1 series made its debut three years ago with the intention of bringing the fight to the likes of the Hublot King Power and the Audermars Piguet Royal Oak. Given the series now boasts 17 different models – including the exceptional BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Monopusher – I think it's safe to assume that it has performed this mission quite well. it is bold, it is very technica

Buying Guide - 6 recently revived brands and watches
One of the most popular categories of watches in recent years is the revival watch. Bringing back a historic model and paying tribute in a very faithful manner can result in truly cool watches. And it’s not something done only by mainstream manufacturers like Longines or Tissot, but also by smaller, lesser-known manufacturers. And it becomes even better if a re-edition of a watch comes in the form of a completely revived brand. We all know the quartz-crises wreaked havoc in the watch industry in the 1970s and 1980s, causing many brands to go defunct or dormant, including some of the names listed today. But with the rise of the revival watch, some of these names have made a glorious return. With that in mind, lets take a look at 6 of the coolest revived names and watches.Aquastar Deepstar 39First up is Aquastar, a brand that originated in the early 1960s and was revived a couple of years ago. Aquastar was initially relaunched with the Deepstar Chronograph, a chunky diving watch of

Omega Seamaster and James Bond 007 - A 20-year love story - Monochrome-Watches
The name is Seamaster, Omega Seamaster. And while this one doesn’t need to be shaken nor stirred, the love story between Omega and James Bond 007 is a long one, and they’re celebrating two decades of loyal service. Spectre, mr. Bond’s latest adventure will be released?on Monday 26th of October – and stay tuned, because on this exact day, we’ll have a very special feature on Monochrome, for your eyes only, with the brand new Omega Seamaster 300 Spectre Edition?and a very specific Aston Martin DB5!?For now, let’s have a look back in the past to?re-discover?all the Omega Seamaster models that James Bond used in the 007 movies.1995 – GoldeneyeJames Bond has worn watches by?Omega?since 1995's?Goldeneye. In that film, Bond, played by Pierce Brosnan, wears a watch with a remote detonator for bombs and a laser beam to help him escape from an armored train. This?Omega Seamaster Professional?featured a blue dial and quartz caliber – Ref. 2541.80. T