Interview - Talking To Remi Maillat, The Man Behind Krayon Watches
Independent watchmaker Krayon was created a few years ago by Remi Maillat. Besides his developments behind the scene for other brands, Krayon made a remarkable debut with the mindbogglingly complex Everywhere, the first mechanical watch able to compute the sunrise and sunset times everywhere on the globe. This impressive world-first earned Krayon a well-deserved accolade at the GPHG 2018 with the Innovation Prize. Maillat sits at an interesting intersection at watchmaking. His watches are classic and, at the same time, profoundly modern and innovative. On the occasion of a visit to Krayon's new facilities in Neuchatel, we sat for a talk with the independent watchmaker to better understand his work.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME – How did you become hooked on watchmaking? Ad - Scroll to continue with article Remi Maillat, Krayon Watches – I was always inter

First Look: The Mesmerizing ArtyA Purity Central Tourbillon
The brainchild of the prolific Yvan Arpa, independent brand ArtyA has carved a unique niche in the watch industry, thanks to its bold creativity and willingness to break away from convention. Among its many avant-garde creations, the Purity collection stands out for its relatively more understated aesthetic, featuring elegantly skeletonized movements displayed within transparent sapphire crystal cases. Non-conformist in all its aspects, the latest addition to the collection captivates with a spectacular central tourbillon. Let’s discover this new ArtyA Purity Central Tourbillon.The first thing to catch your eye with the ArtyA Purity Central Tourbillon is its oversized flying tourbillon. A truly mesmerizing representation of passing time, the 20mm cage holds the balance wheel operating at a remarkable 28,800 vibrations per hour – which is quite a feat for such a large cage. The time is elegantly indicated at the outer edge of the dial via a coloured disc, with the hands almo

Introducing: The Ulysse Nardin Diver Atoll with Chrysocolla Dial
Ulysse Nardin has always been associated with the sea, from its early days as a purveyor of precision marine chronometers to its current nautical-inspired collection, which includes classical references like the Marine Torpilleur or more contemporary, high-performance Divers. Offered in three case sizes, the more compact 39mm model returns with a stunning mottled neon blue and green stone dial.Released in 2021 as part of a trilogy, the 39mm Diver has appeared with gem-set bezels, like this tutti-frutti Diver Rainbow and diamond-set bezels on the Diver Starry Night. The latest reference has a 39mm stainless steel case with a thickness of 11mm and contrasting brushed and polished finishings. In line with the Diver collection's commitment to sustainability, 80% of the steel used for the case is recycled. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The case and its closed

Introudcing: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater
Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils a spectacular pink gold Reverso with a minute repeater powered by a new, fully integrated and shaped in-house movement. Taking advantage of the sleek Art Deco geometry of the Reverso and its swivelling case with two faces, the Grande Maison showcases its refined artistic crafts with an elegant guilloche decoration on the front dial. The reverse dial of the Reverso Tribute Minute Repeater reveals a radically different view of the openworked movement in all its mechanical complexity. Many people are familiar with the origins of the Jaeger-LeCoultre's Reverso as a practical reversible watch designed to withstand the rigours of polo matches in 1931. After 60 years of time-only indications, Jaeger decided to innovate and introduce complications into the rectangular format of the Reverso. Among these was the 1994 Minute Repeater, the first rectangular-shaped minute repeater in history with an aperture on the dial showcasing the strike regulator

Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumiere - The rebirth of the brand & the introduction of a new complicated watch - Monochrome-Watches
Angelus had been a very influential manufacture for more than 125 years. Founded in 1891?by the brothers Albert and Gustav Stolz in Le Locle, it created deeply interesting watches and movements – that some are known to power the very first Panerai 8 days. Unfortunately the brand was lying dormant for more than 30 years and was only alive in collectors’ memories. However, in 2011, the well-known manufacture La Joux-Perret decided to re-launch the name and to recreate a collection of superb watches. The first one is now off the line. It’s named the?Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumiere and it definitely deserves our interest.Brief history of AngelusIn 1891,?Brothers Albert and Gustav Stolz - distinguished watchmakers and former students of Henri Sandoz who was director of the Tavannes Watch Company - establish their Angelus watchmaking manufacture in Le Locle, Switzerland, a city world renowned for high-end watchmaking. They began with just a room on the Rue du Marais, modest