Hands-On - Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon Tourbillograph (Specs & Price)
Graham celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Tourbillograph, a chronograph/tourbillon combo housed in the brand’s cornerstone Chronofighter case. With its imposing 47mm dimensions, the weight of the case has been considerably lightened with the incorporation of a carbon case. A limited edition of 10 pieces, the dial of the Superlight Carbon Tourbillograph plays with a black and golden colour scheme.Black Carbon CaseThis 10th-anniversary edition of the Tourbillograph belongs to Graham's Chronofighter Superlight family of carbon case watches. Still, the brand's best-selling model, the distinctive trait of the Chronofighter is the chrono trigger lever on the left side of the case. Inspired by a countdown bomb timer made for the Italian Air Force by Universal Geneve, you can read all about the genesis and evolution of the Chronofighter collection in Xavier's in-depth article. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

First Look: The Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon x SORAI
When the Big Bang exploded on the watch scene in 2005, it was the paragon of an oversized, high-octane, octagonal sports watch flaunting an unusual fusion of materials. A decade later, the Spirit of Big Bang joined the lineup of Hublot. Embracing a similar concept, the Spirit proposed a more complex case with a tonneau-shaped, cambered profile, lateral rubber bumpers, and openworked dials. One sub-collection in the Spirit of Big Bang family is dedicated to partnerships, with models like the Sang Bleu made in collaboration with tattoo artist Maxime Plescia-Buchi. The latest partnership sees Hublot and SORAI - the rhino conservation organisation - united to raise awareness and funds to fight the threats facing rhinos today. Marking the fourth Hublot x SORAI watch, but the first Spirit of Big Bang, this edition comes in a grey ceramic case with a tourbillon regulator and is limited to 30 pieces.SORAI, which stands for Save our Rhinos Africa and India, was founded by former England cricket

Hands-On - Louis Moinet Ultravox Hour Strike Watch Made with Eric Coudray (Live Pics, Specs & Price)
The unique way Louis Moinet stages complications has become something of a brand signature. Its double tourbillon with kaleidoscope (Mobilis), oversized tourbillon poised with a planet in orbit (Space Mystery), dial side chronograph (Memoris), original retrograde seconds (Tempograph) are all examples of Jean-Marie Schaller's (the brand CEO and creative director) taste for the spectacular. And the new Louis Moinet Ultravox that was unveiled today is no exception.The brand's latest creation, the Louis Moinet Ultravox, features a rare complication: the hour strike au passage', displaying its striking mechanism up front, on the dial. An unusual choice, the complication can be admired in its entirety without being hidden beneath a dial or on the back side of the watch. This allows for a clear view of the mesmerising ballet of its hammer, rack, fly-wheel, levers and other mechanical processes taking place dial-side. The depth of the watch's face, with each part contrasting against a Moinet b

Introducing: Atelier de Chronometrie Stuns Again With The New AdC17
In a world that is increasingly computer-guided, laser-machined and mass-produced, it’s very nice to know the art of handmade things has not been lost. Whether it’s cars, tailored clothing, or watches, knowing that something has been crafted to perfection by the hands of an artisan gives tremendous satisfaction. As such, we fully embrace brands like Atelier de Chronometrie who uphold the tradition by creating fully bespoke, commissioned one-off pieces by hand and based on some of the best vintage movements. The latest (and possibly greatest) timepiece is the AdC17, a stellar manually wound split-second chronograph, with a little twist.For anyone who has read our previous thoughts on Atelier de Chronometrie, it should come as no surprise the MONOCHROME editorial team got quite excited when news of the AdC17 landed. It is the type of watchmaking that drives our passion and motivates us to share such watches with you, our audience. Atelier de Chronometrie has been around for o

Petrolhead Corner - Brawn GP, the Unlikeliest of Formula 1 Champions
Formula 1 eats up cash like there's no tomorrow, even to compete, let alone have a shot at winning the title. Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One team have dominated the sport for years now, yet this year's title race seems closer than ever. Close rivals Red Bull Racing have the German team in their crosshairs and are pushing hard with Dutchman Max Verstappen currently in the championship lead. It seems ages ago that shock race wins (and champions) were possible, but one season in modern history proves it is still very much possible. It just needs all the pieces of the puzzle to fall into the right place, as it did for the Brawn GP racing team in the 2009 Formula 1 season.Straight out the gates: Brawn GP is the ONLY Formula 1 constructor that has been around for one season only and crowned champion at the end of 17 races. No team before it, and no team since have been able to do that. And I must say that I expect no team ever to be able to repeat that. While the team's origins can be tra