Tutima Tempostopp Chronograph 90th Anniversary - Baselworld 2017 Review (Specs & Price)
For one reason or another, Tutima was not part of Monochrome's team 150 meetings for Baselworld 2017. As we passed by?one of its displays however, we were captivated by a particular watch?and its movement: a bi-compax chronograph with a perfectly balanced dial?and large, optimally spaced sub-counters. We wanted to know more and we were not disappointed, as the Tutima Tempostopp deserves interest Especially when the back is revealed.The Tempostopp was?unveiled by Tutima to celebrate its 90th anniversary. Following the introduction of an in-house minute repeater in 2011 and an in-house base calibre in the Patria collection, the new T659 chronograph calibre constitutes further proof of how Tutima has invested in?its development and manufacturing capacities - and with significant results, especially when you consider how many watch brands are actually capable of developing and manufacturing chronographs in-house (spoiler alert: not many) Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin (Live Pics, Specs & Price)
Slim, sophisticated and with just the right hint of complexity, the new Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin is a collector's dream. Recently unveiled at Baselworld 2019, it's the first calibre equipped with a flying tourbillon from the Manufacture. Cased up in 100% ethically sourced Fairmined gold, it cuts a striking figure on the wrist. We managed to get our hands on one and were impressed by its perfect proportions and high-level finishing, the latter of which earned this model the Geneva Seal. Read on for a closer look at this handsome timepiece.When it comes to finding a really nice dress watch, often the challenge is the dimensions. There is no shortage of attractive dials but sometimes case size and finishing leave a little (or a lot) to be desired. Thankfully that is most certainly not the case with the new Chopard L.U.C Flying T Twin. In fact, I would almost go as far to say that its proportions are close to perfect. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Baselworld 2017 - Porsche Design Monobloc Actuator 24H-Chronotimer - Hands-on with Photos, Specs and Price - Monochrome Watches
The history of Porsche Design is intertwined with the legendary car brand that?sprouted from the same creative mind, Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. Since the very beginning the link between Porsche Design watches and motorsports was there, and not just as a marketing link. No, Porsche Design’s first wrist watch, the Porsche Design Chronograph 1, was a black PVD coated watch and that was rather disturbing back in the early seventies. And so was the chronograph that the brand introduced in 1980, which was the world’s first chronograph in titanium – a material widely used in the watch industry now-a-days, but a few decades ago it wasn’t. Today we’re showing you Porsche Design’s latest watch?that is again inspired by the world of motor sports, and in this case directly links to the brand new (mighty) Porsche 911 RSR. However it also strongly reminds us of that very first Titanium Chronograph from 1980. Let’s have a look at the new Porsche Design Mono

Recap - the Best Watches Introduced by OMEGA in 2021
For many brands, 2021 has been an incredibly challenging year, not only to navigate through the pandemic for the second year in a row but also to push the envelope and present one or more new models and collections. While some brands have postponed big releases to a later period in time, Omega decided to drop multiple important novelties. One of which was the unexpected but rather impressive Speedmaster Chronoscope collection, but there's more to Omega's news for this year than that.Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional Master ChronometerEarly on in the year, Omega launched a new take on the Speedmaster Moonwatch, one of the biggest icons in watchmaking history, for obvious reasons. It's a daunting task to refresh an icon into a new model, but Omega has succeeded on all fronts. The changes are subtle from the outside, with a slightly thinner and more compact case. A new bracelet ensures that the retouched case wears even more comfortable than ever. Omega also gave the new Speedmaste

Introducing: The Tudor Black Bay 58 GMT
The model Tudor fans have been clamouring for finally materialises with the release of the Black Bay 58 GMT. Although the Black Bay collection is no stranger to dual time zone models – the first Tudor Black Bay GMT was introduced in 2018 – this is the first time the more compact 39mm Black Bay 58 earns its wings. Decked with an appealing neo-vintage flair, the two-toned burgundy and black bezel and gilt touches evoke the golden age of air travel in the 1950s when travelling across time zones was the ultimate sign of a glamorous lifestyle.Following the launch of the popular 41mm Black Bay series in 2012, Tudor introduced the Black Bay 58 in 2018. Appealing to a wider audience with its more compact 39mm diameter, the Black Bay 58 was closer in size to its forefather, the 37mm Tudor Submariner 7924 of 1958, the brand's first 200m water-resistant diver's watch, also known as the Big Crown'. Ad - Scroll to continue with article