Introducing the Richard Mille RM 69 Erotic Tourbillon - Monochrome-Watches
Erotic watches… A long standing tradition in watchmaking. We have showed you a few, like for instance this one. Usually, this kind of timepieces tends to show automatons depicting an erotic scene (like a couple in action…). Richard Mille is now coming with his own vision of such a watch, however with the typical modern, technical and extremely complicated style of the manufacture. No suggestive scene here but something more likely to enliven your evenings… Here is the Richard Mille RM 69 Erotic Tourbillon that brings sensuality with words only.<pAs said, erotic watches are part and parcel of the watchmaking tradition. For decades, watchmakers played with the theme of libertinism by mechanically recreating suggestive scenes. However, due to conservative moral, religious and political customs, they tend to be difficult objects to wear on a daily basis (and frankly, these are watches that you have to be fully assumed). That's why many of them depicted these scenes on

Buying Guide - 5 Newly-Launched Mechanical Watches under 1,000 Euros
Despite what the masses think, there’s no need to amass an incredible budget to enjoy the “tic-tac” of a mechanical watch on the wrist. In fact, the past years have been great for watch lovers, even those with a tight budget. The rise of crowd-funded projects (most of them not worthy of being mentioned though) and the effort of some brands to offer entry-level pieces allow young generations or enthusiasts with a lower budget to access the world of mechanical watches. For our latest buying guide, we’ve gathered 5 cool, well-made and original mechanical watches priced below EUR 1,000. More money, more pleasure? Not sure!Note: the following list is based on a consensus among the MONOCHROME redaction team. If you have other examples of recently launched, affordable watches (under EUR 1,000) that impressed you, feel free to share them with us in the comment box.Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer MechanicalHamilton has always been known as the entry-level brand of the Swatc

Business News: SIHH to welcome even more brands in 2018 - Monochrome Watches
The SIHH welcomes new brands; it is now official, the next edition of the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH), taking place January 15th to 18th in Geneva, will welcome 4 new brands. This includes power house Hermes and three smaller independent watch?brands, which will expose in the dedicated ‘Indie corner’, the Carre des Horlogers.?Rumors were already out for some time, however now it’s official that Hermes is not going to be at next year’s Baselworld, but at the other big watch fair, SIHH. It is indeed a statement for the Geneva fair, underlining its attractiveness. The French luxury power house is one of the most prestigious names in the luxury industry and its consolidated revenues passed the 5 billion euros threshold in 2016 (157 million Euro for watches). Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Carre des Horlogers, c

The Accessible Delma Cayman Bronze Field Watch Automatic
Delma‘s Cayman dive watches were introduced in 2019 as a reflection of the brand's 1970s skin divers. They're stylish and more compact than professional counterparts, although a bit larger than the usual skin diver at 42mm (traditional skin divers are under 40mm in diameter). The collection finds a nice balance between pro and recreational wrist companions, although, with an impressive depth rating, the watches can moonlight as saturation divers. The field-focused Cayman Bronze introduced a bronze case and a handful of dial colours a few months ago, bringing a warmer vibe and popular trend to Delma’s timeless collection.?Bronze Is BetterIt'd be great if we could all afford solid gold watches. The warmth and prestige of gold really elevate the character of a watch, unless it's a Royal Oak (but I digress). Bronze is a worthy substitute, however, providing a comparable warmth and very different vibe than steel. Unlike gold, it'll form a patina over time that adds even more cha

Panerai Opens its First Stand-Alone Boutique In London and Auctions a Unique Bronzo watch to Celebrate - Monochrome Watches
Officine Panerai will shortly be opening its first stand-alone boutique in the UK and to celebrate, the company has created a unique bronze timepiece to be auctioned online by Sotheby's. All proceeds from the sale of the special Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo 47mm PAM00907 will be donated to the Royal Yachting Association to support its charitable sailing programme, OnBoard. We've got all the details for you here on MONOCHROME, including how you can bid on this one-of-a-kind timepiece.Officine Panerai Comes To LondonAlthough Panerai watches have been available for years in London through various authorised retailers, including branded boutiques inside the Harrods Fine Watch Room and in Watches of Switzerland on Regent Street, the company has never had its own stand-alone boutique. Several months ago, however, hoarding went up on London's famed Bond Street, one of the most expensive shopping streets in the world, and work began in earnest on the new space. A