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Introducing: H. Moser & Cie and Studio Underd0g Team Up, Reveling the Passion Fruit Watches
Collaborations in the watch industry have become all the rage, bringing diverse brands and creative minds together. While most collabs typically result in a single watch that blends the DNA of two brands, high-end independent watchmaker H. Moser & Cie and micro-brand Studio Underd0g join forces for a fun and unexpected collab dubbed it's about passion fruit. First, these two watchmaking brands are from opposite ends of the spectrum. More importantly, they present a set of two distinct watches, each designed around the same theme but reflecting their respective positioning and characteristics. Instead of merging their identities into one watch, this approach allows each brand to showcase its personality while exploring a shared concept, offering collectors a duo of timepieces that complement each other.Many might think that H. Moser & Cie and Studio Underd0g have little in common – and they wouldn't be entirely wrong. However, both brands share a bold, joyful irreverence,
The Petrolhead Corner: Talking IWC Watches with F1 Champion Lewis Hamilton
Cars and watches… It’s a topic that we’ve touched on multiple occasions, being one of the most natural matches possible. And for this reason, watchmakers have long partnered with Formula 1 teams and drivers. The mechanical connection, the search for performance and precision, the innovative spirit… It’s all there. However, for some, it goes beyond that. Specifically for Lewis Hamilton, known for his acquired sense of style and his bold personality. Watches, for him, are more than just timekeepers. On the occasion of the launch of the Portugieser Tourbillon Retrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton, we’ll be talking watches with him. IWC watches, of course.Frank Geelen, MONOCHROME – Lewis, you’ve been seen wearing a variety of IWC watches, but let’s be honest, nine out of ten are Big Pilots. What’s your main attraction to this watch model?Lewis Hamilton – I’ve always been a huge fan of the Big Pilots. I love the chassis
Buying Guide - Best Business-Elegant Watches of 2019
Yes, I know… The holiday season is over! Gone are the times of the mojito next to the pool. Gone are the warm, sunny days. Gone is your colourful dive watch too. Because I’m afraid guys, it’s time to go back to work. And that can’t be done with your beloved sports watch on the wrist. Business attire means elegant watch. So in order to keep that smile on your face when returning to the office, here are some of the best elegant watches introduced this year. Suit and tie, and elegance on the wrist.Note: this selection is based on a consensus among the MONOCHROME team. It reflects our preferences but if there are other watches you'd love to mention, feel free to share these in the comment section at the end of this article.Frederique Constant Slimline Power Reserve ManufactureIf there’s was one thing Frederique Constant is good at, it’s creating elegant watches with nice details and accessible prices. As we want to give an option for all budgets (look at
Roger Smith Series 2 Open Dial - Monochrome Watches
Master watch maker Roger Smith recently released an open dial version of his Series 2. A perfect example of the very finest in British watchmaking!The first time I met Roger Smith was in 2007 and his speech for a group of collectors, totally opened my eyes for independent watchmaking. Before that speech I knew a bit, after the speech I was ‘infected’ and this made search for more information about independent watchmakers. For this collectors meeting, Roger brought his Series 2 for us to admire. But first a photo of his new masterpiece, the Series 2 Open Dial. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Based on his Series 2 (see photo below) Roger Smith made an open dial version to expose what British watchmaking is all about. Him being a student of the legendary George Daniels, inventor of the co-axial escapement now used by Omega, he learned how to make a
2021 Panerai Luminor Marina eSteel PAM01157 PAM01356 PAM01358
The Luminor and its Marina variation need no introduction anymore. It might well be the most emblematic watch produced by the Officine, recognisable thanks to its cushion-shaped case, its Safety Lock crown protection and sandwich dial. It has been around for decades and has barely changed since. Although the burly design won’t shock anybody anymore, today some new references join the collection. Not really new models, but cased in what the brand calls “an innovative metal“. Here’s the new Panerai Luminor Marina eSteel Collection – PAM01157, PAM01356 and PAM01358.Sustainable strategies and eco-friendliness are, for good reasons, becoming a normal thing in all industries. Cars are becoming electric, and clothes are more and more being produced from recycled materials. This trend has even started to invade the watchmaking industry with multiple initiatives related to the conservation of the oceans, or parts of watches – mostly straps and packaging ̵
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