Whenever we come across a dive watch that has an inner rotating bezel and a dual crown set-up, we tend to label it as a Compressor dive watch. While it certainly is the correct terminology for the style, it depends on the construction of the case if a watch is actually a proper Compressor dive watch or not. Watches that simply look like a Compresso.................. 2021-10-31 More

If you're anything like me, and on the road in a bit of traffic quite regularly, some cars stick out more than others, and not always in a good way. One eyesore we've surely all encountered before, and perhaps had the pleasure' of driving ourselves for whatever reason, is the van. They're big, loud and often are right on your bumper trying to pass .................. 2021-10-30 More

Watches and charity… When there’s a good cause, many watch brands don’t hesitate long and donate one of their, often unique, creations. Earlier this year, Wei Koh, founder of Revolution magazine and The Rake, reached out to join forces in order to raise money for breast cancer. He baptized this the Pink Dial Project. Nineteen bran.................. 2021-10-29 More

Long a family-owned company, Breitling saw CVC Capital Partners acquire an 80% stake in their capital in 2017 (in a deal valued at more than EUR 800 million, or USD 928 million) while the Schneider family kept the remaining 20% of the capital. Subsequently, quitting a Richemont senior leadership role, George Kern was appointed CEO of the brand. Swi.................. 2021-10-29 More

The D¨ªa de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a day of celebrating the lives of our deceased loved ones, instead of mourning over their passing. It is a day of remembering the good times and cherishing valuable memories. While primarily celebrated in Latin American cultures, it is embraced by an increasing number of people outside of that. Dedicat.................. 2021-10-29 More

There are collectors and there are collectors… For today’s instalment of the Collector’s Series, we had a chat, or actually a long talk, with a seasoned, passionate and very knowledgeable collector who’s known under the Instagram handle @winewhiskywatches. In previous instalments, he already talked about three other watches .................. 2021-10-29 More

Earlier this year, the Swiss watchmaker Girard-Perregaux announced a partnership with Aston Martin, the iconic British manufacturer of luxury sports cars and grand tourers. The first watch to celebrate the partnership was a revved-up and skeletonised version of the brand’s signature Tourbillon with Three Flying Bridges. Today, GP launches a s.................. 2021-10-28 More

Vintage and preowned luxury is thriving like never before. As far as the watch industry is concerned, the second-hand market is booming as vintage watch collecting is more popular than ever and has emerged as a mark of connoisseurship Originally restricted to auction houses, pawnbrokers and a few watch dealers, the second-hand luxury watch market h.................. 2021-10-28 More

From the Prince of Qatar to the Prince of Monaco, and from one of the biggest watch collectors in the world to a descendant from the famous violin builder Stradivarius, watch lovers are finding their way to Ateliers deMonaco. Founder and master-watchmaker Pim Koeslag, also Frederique Constant’s Technical Director, even managed to get his bran.................. 2021-10-27 More

While the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games are barely behind us (thanks to a small delay in the calendar…), the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games are knocking at the door and will begin on February the 4th next year. As expected, and now with no fewer than 30 participations, Omega will once again be the official timekeeper of the event, which .................. 2021-10-27 More

Glashutte Original‘s Senator Perpetual Calendar has been in the brand’s collection for 22 years, a triumph of mechanics and design with one of the best perpetual calendar displays around. Evolving over the years on and below deck with aesthetic tweaks and upgraded movements, the last overhaul was in 2017 with the?Senator Excellence and .................. 2021-10-26 More

With roots that go back to the 1940s and, more importantly, a production history that started in the mid-1990s, IWC‘s Pilot’s Watch collection is one of the brand’s most established ranges, and it comprises almost all complications and movements that the brand has managed to create over the years. Of course, Kurt Klaus’ perp.................. 2021-10-25 More

IWC Schaffhausen's outstanding craft of creating functional, mechanical pilot's watches has translated into something far more than just a simple and legible timing device designed for pilots. It has transformed into a horological icon, sparking many iterations with additional, useful complications. One such offspring is the practical IWC Pilot's W.................. 2021-10-25 More

If A. Lange & Sohne watches are often playing on classical design cues, there is one sub-collection that certainly has a far more modern and technical vibe, and that is the so-called Lumen range of limited editions. Born in 2010 with the Zeitwerk Luminous (not yet named Lumen back then), the collection has grown to become some of the most sough.................. 2021-10-24 More

People have the tendency to look back on their past and revive good memories from time to time. Whether it is through pictures, music that brings back memories, or artefacts from that perfect summer vacation, everybody has these rituals. And, in comparison, the watch industry is not that different. With the vintage market booming, and previously ov.................. 2021-10-24 More

We, human beings, have a fascination for exploration. We are pioneers, adventurers and mostly, we’re curious to know everything about our planet and what’s around it. Man has travelled through space, has been on the Moon, flew in ultra-fast planes, and also explored the deepest point on planet Earth, Challenger Deep near the?Mariana Tre.................. 2021-10-22 More

Danish watchmaking brand REC Watches has regularly been featured on MONOCHROME, as there's often just something different and cool about its watches. Whether it is a pilot's watch inspired by the Spitfire, a tool-like watch taking cues from a Land Rover or even watches dedicated to the Ford Mustang, there’s a red line running through all coll.................. 2021-10-21 More

When you think about the classic pilot’s watch, the so-called Flieger, there are a few names that might come to mind – in fact, 5 names to be precise. And of course, Laco is one to be mentioned. Inspired by the 1940s models worn by German pilots, the brand has been manufacturing these historically-inspired watches for several years now,.................. 2021-10-20 More

This series of watches, the Metiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac, has become a recurring theme for Vacheron Constantin. To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Tiger, which will take over from the Ox at the Chinese New Year on 1 February 2022, Vacheron is releasing two new versions of its classic, high-end calendar watch finished with.................. 2021-10-20 More

One thing is to associate a line of watches with a famous air squadron or even with a specific type of aeroplane, but when IWC came up with the idea of adopting Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s beloved character, Le Petit Prince, it flew straight to the hearts of many watch enthusiasts. Not only was the author of Le Petit Prince a pilot and adventu.................. 2021-10-19 More

IWC Schaffhausen's emblematic Big Pilot's Watch collection is of great historical relevance and has evolved from a purely functional piece to more of a statement watch if there ever as one. The very idea of legibility and oversized cases is still very much alive and serves the BP collection well.?This year alone, several new models have been releas.................. 2021-10-19 More

On February 18th 2021 history was made, when Nasa's Perseverance Rover landed in the Jezero Crater on the surface of Mars, the Red Planet. With this monumental feat of engineering, mankind is perhaps one step closer to interplanetary travel and colonization of Mars. It will most likely take decades for that to actually happen as interplanetary trav.................. 2021-10-19 More

As the official timekeeper and partner of the classic Italian 1000 Miglia car race since 1988, Chopard releases new sports watches every year to celebrate this longstanding partnership. The 2021 edition of the Mille Miglia took place in June, and as is customary, Chopard's co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele was behind the wheel of his Mercedes-B.................. 2021-10-18 More

Accessible dive watches are a dime a dozen. To put it simply, finding one that you’ll like is an endless quest, with so many good options available (and also very bad ones…) But accessibility often means that some concessions on quality, mechanics or specifications will be made. And then comes the style, with many of these watches built.................. 2021-10-18 More

Every week we compile a list under a certain topic of watches that we think is interesting to you, our readers, with our buying guides. And as we are a team with mixed preferences, these topics can be about anything really. We tend to search for interesting variations on a common theme, such as accessible dive watches, or the best sports watches, o.................. 2021-10-17 More

We return to the shores of Lake Como once again, but not to look at some of the world's best vintage cars, but a futuristic EV hypercar instead. The Automobili Pininfarina Battista has been in the works for a couple of years and has now reached production-ready stages. One of the very first completed client-spec cars took top honours in the Concept.................. 2021-10-16 More

When you say pilot’s watch and IWC, you might have jet fighters, Top Gun or Spitfire in mind. Meaning, anything related to planes and aviation. But the Schaffhausen-based brand has decided to slightly enlarge the concept and to use the pilot’s collection also for anything related to motorsport, including of course the long-lasting relat.................. 2021-10-16 More

Sometimes our watch-related jobs can lead us to meet fascinating people and to be part of extraordinary experiences. A few weeks ago, I had a phone call from IWC‘s headquarters, which could be summarized this way: “Do you remember that innovative Big Pilot's Watch Shock Absorber XPL?… Of course, I do! Well, we have one out there i.................. 2021-10-15 More

The annual calendar chronograph is one of the most fascinating yet rarest combinations in the industry, as we’ve experienced in this in-depth article. And one brand in particular does it better than the rest of the bunch, and that is Patek Philippe. For a good reason, since the brand invented the annual calendar function back in 1996. Now, th.................. 2021-10-14 More

If there’s one combination of complications that Patek has been famed for, it certainly is the chronograph perpetual calendar – something the brand inaugurated with the iconic reference 1518. Following this tradition, the brand has been playing with various watches around the topic, and the king of them all has to be the reference 5204,.................. 2021-10-14 More

The Patek Philippe 5930 World Time Chronograph was first introduced in 2016, being inspired by a one-of-a-kind watch from 1940. It combines the practicality of a chronograph function with that of a world timer. The two iconic complications in Patek‘s repertoire are now presented in an updated, green-coloured platinum version. This is the Pate.................. 2021-10-14 More

There can be no doubt that Le Brassus-based watchmaker Audemars Piguet was and still is one of the best representatives of the art of Haute Horlogerie. Certainly, the design and style of its watches have evolved over the years to become more contemporary, but one thing that can’t be denied is the brand’s ability to manufacture some of t.................. 2021-10-13 More

When it comes to watches, there are three, maybe four basic shapes people can expect. The most obvious shape is of course round, simple as that. On the other end of the spectrum, we have watches with a square case. Other than that, we can distinguish cushion-, tonneau-, or helmet-shaped watches but that’s pretty much it. Well, not anymore, as.................. 2021-10-13 More

As explained in our first article, Fortis is revamping the Marinemaster collection, a name that has been with the brand since the 1950s. Presented in two sizes, the Fortis Marinemaster M-40 and M-44 are perfectly suited for the adventurous individuals among us. With proper tool watch specifications, and built to withstand a serious beating, the new.................. 2021-10-13 More

With over 80 years of existence, the IWC Portugieser is amongst the brand’s most emblematic models, if not its most praised watch ever. A watch that has been introduced during the 1930s, it came back on the market during the 1990s and has been the elegant, sporty-chic proposition of the Schaffhausen-based brand ever since. Countless editions .................. 2021-10-12 More

Bronze is big at Oris, and the brand has been toying with bronze cases since the release of the Carl Brashear model in 2016. Four years later, it produced the Holstein Edition 2020 Bronze chronograph attached to the first Swiss-made solid bronze bracelet. Signature models like the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date have also been treated to bronze, includ.................. 2021-10-12 More

Wandering hours are gaining traction in the affordable (midrange) segment with brands like Gorilla and Xeric launching intriguing models. The unusual complication has most often been reserved for luxury pieces like the Urwerk UR-100V T-Rex and Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Capitole, but attainable modules have levelled the playing field a bit. DWISS en.................. 2021-10-11 More

The luxury sports watch segment, the hottest and most desirable type of watch in the industry for a couple of years now, is bustling with exciting new entries outside of the Holy Trinity. If you're willing to look beyond the usual suspects, you have plenty of options to choose from, ranging from budget-friendly watches from big-volume manufacturers.................. 2021-10-10 More

Every year, the vintage automotive world's creme de la creme gathers on the beautiful grounds of Grand Hotel Villa d'Este for one of the most prestigious car-related events. The Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d’Este is a Concours where 50 of the rarest and unique cars are reunited. Out of these 50 cars, built between 1920 and 2000 (roughly), a .................. 2021-10-09 More

His name is “Bond, James Bond.” He answers to the MI6 code number 007 and he’s probably the most famous secret service agent in the history of cinema. On his wrist, Commander Bond is, since 1995, wearing OMEGA Seamaster watches. A character of legend, who has fascinated multiple generations all over the world. In 2021 the agent re.................. 2021-10-09 More