When it comes to colours, there are several must-haves in a collection if you are to be taken seriously as a watch manufacturer. Traditional colours like black, silver and white for dials have been around for ages and will never go out of style. Another here-to-stay colour, although slightly newer in watchmaking, is blue. The watch industry is rece.................. 2021-05-16 More

The passion for watches is something that needs to be shared, and this is what we try to do with this column. While we often discuss watches with men in the Collector's Series, there are also some women who have an utter passion for watchmaking. And today, we have both a story of transmitting the passion from a husband to his wife, who now also col.................. 2021-05-14 More

Gerald Charles, a brand founded by the late watch designer Gerald Genta in 2000, proposes a new iteration of the designer's famous Maestro 2006 timepiece. Renamed the Maestro 2.0 Premier 2021 Edition, the watch comes in an 18k rose gold case with a striking emerald green dial and matching rubber strap. Thinner than the 2020 Maestro Anniversary in s.................. 2021-05-13 More

The latest Maurice Lacroix Aikon Venturer Bronze 43mm is a culmination of several things: the brand's recent use of bronze cases, the continued evolution of the Aikon line, and a focus on the diver aesthetic that began with the 1990s Calypso collection. This isn't simply a dive watch; it's very much an accessibly priced luxury sports watch as well................... 2021-05-12 More

As a lot of you probably know, two of our team members are Dutch. Our little nation is actually comparable to Switzerland in land mass, but not when it comes to watchmaking culture – obviously. That is why we tend to get somewhat excited – and simultaneously a little critical – when new projects emerge with Dutch origins. The late.................. 2021-05-11 More

Back in early 2020, TAG Heuer introduced one of its most appealing watches in recent years, the Carrera 160 Years Silver Edition. An elegant tribute to the earliest versions of this legendary chronograph, it successfully merged its modern elements and technical base with an undeniable vintage charm. This retro-shaped chronograph is coming back this.................. 2021-05-11 More

The presentation in early 2020 of the Grand Seiko “White Birch” or “Shirakaba” already gave us a great impression and it clearly was one of the watches I was eager to see in the metal. There’s no turning around, this SLGH005 represents the best of what GS can do for its permanent, classic collection. Mechanical nobless.................. 2021-05-10 More

Introduced in mid-2020, the Longines Spirit collection was not only a highly important launch for the winged hourglass but also marked an entirely new line from the brand. Inspired by legendary aviators and explorers who rely on Longines watches and combining historical references with modern mechanics and contemporary codes, it is a more “ma.................. 2021-05-10 More

According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, the term razzle-dazzle is used to describe “(confusion caused by) noisy and noticeable activity or very colourful appearance, intended to attract attention“. Eliminating the adjective ‘colourful’ from the dictionary description, it seems to be a fair description of the dizzying .................. 2021-05-10 More

If you’re still here it’s that, actually, our talks over Zoom were somehow entertaining… Well, at least we had fun doing them! So we meet again, Andrew (Time+Tide), Robert-Jan (Fratello), Wei (Revolution) and I, and this time the topic was “Batshit Crazy Watches” but… We all had a different interpretation of this.................. 2021-05-08 More

Known on Instagram as @WatchWalker, the man we'll be talking with today is a globetrotter with Belgian roots. By chance, we ran into him on the internet, but haven't had the pleasure of meeting him in real life yet, due to the global pandemic. @Watchwalker has been a watch collector for many years, and although other brands lured him, his passion l.................. 2021-05-07 More

Yema has been and still is today one of the best expressions of French watchmaking. Founded in 1948, the brand has implemented a new strategy in recent years, gaining visibility thanks to its Heritage collection, re-issuing some of the most iconic models, as well as bringing back the notion of French-made, with proprietary movements. With this Fren.................. 2021-05-06 More

Even though it was unveiled without much fanfare, Piaget introduced a new 18k white gold version of its Altiplano Ultimate Automatic watch with handsome blue accents during Watches & Wonders 2021. When it was first released in 2018, the Altiplano Ultimate Automatic was the world's thinnest automatic watch with an overall height of 4.30mm, thinn.................. 2021-05-05 More

Most of us associate Rado with high-tech ceramic watches and sleek contemporary lines. Rado’s Captain Cook resurfaced in 2017, a dive watch based on an automatic model from 1962. Offered in different case sizes and materials, including trendy bronze with ceramic bezels, the vintage vibe and resilient 300m water-resistance of the Captain Cook .................. 2021-05-05 More

Oris has a strong reputation when it comes to serious, professional-oriented, highly capable yet relatively accessible dive watches. Under the Aquis and Prodiver collections, the brand has already presented multiple instruments for aquatic purposes. Think, for instance, about the Meistertaucher. Or the new AquisPro. One that has long been in the co.................. 2021-05-04 More

Although Louis Moinet was a prominent watchmaker between the 18th and 19th centuries, Les Ateliers Louis Moinet was only created 20 years ago. As Watches & Wonders 2021 just ended, we paid a visit to Jean-Marie Schaller, the brand’s CEO, to understand how he embarked on resurrecting Louis Moinet.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME – How did yo.................. 2021-05-03 More

Those who have met Anthony de Haas, in real life that is, will never forget this brilliant and energetic Director of Product Development of A. Lange & Sohne. Anthony, or Tony for friends, knows watches inside out and has been in the lead for all new Lange watches that were introduced since 2004. During the recent digital Watches & Wonders w.................. 2021-04-30 More

Even though mostly associated with motorsport and chronographs, TAG Heuer has long been active in the field of dive watches. In fact,?the company that was still just Heuer launched its first dive watch in 1978. Since then, these aquatic models have always been part of the collection, under several names, such as the 2000 series, the 2000 Aquaracer .................. 2021-04-30 More

At IWC, one of the most emblematic collections is, without doubt, the so-called Flieger or Pilot’s Watch. Inspired by the past of the brand, when IWC was delivering robust observation watches to military forces, they are some of the most revered watches for pilots of the industry. But when you think of pilots, even for IWC, you might have in .................. 2021-04-29 More

Norqain is still a young brand with regards to the Swiss watch industry… But in 3 years of activity, the brand has managed to consolidate a highly consistent collection of sports, adventure-oriented watches, as well as securing a partnership for?COSC-certified movements made by Kenissi, manufacture jointly owned by Chanel and Tudor/ . This wa.................. 2021-04-29 More

Earlier this year, we shared a story on a young Canadian watchmaker by the name of Bradley Taylor and the result of his first solo project, the Paragon. Selling out all of the 12 pieces in about two months can be considered quite an achievement by a start-up brand. Reason for us to sit down with Bradley Taylor once more and talk about what it took .................. 2021-04-27 More

The fascinating world of watches stretches all around the world and thankfully, it doesn't only focus on Switzerland. Until now, we haven't featured that many brands from Japan on MONOCHROME, to the exception of the usual mainstream brands and a few rising brands, and it is about time we do something about that. Today's destination is the Land of t.................. 2021-04-27 More

Watch enthusiasts come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing that characterizes them all is the passion for the trade. That passion can stem from an encounter with watches getting stuck in one's mind as a fond memory. In some cases, that memory can be so persistent it eventually drives someone down the path of becoming a watchmaker. Small-time wat.................. 2021-04-26 More

When having in mind the association between space exploration and watchmaking, many will think about the Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, the Bulova Moon Chronograph the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph. And rightfully so, as these watches are probably the most popular space watches. Yet, there were many more timepieces to make it into spa.................. 2021-04-26 More

Whatever the style or the range in which you’re looking, a perpetual calendar remains one of the most fascinating types of mechanical watch. There is something truly intriguing in this small device capable of calculating multiple indications, and being correctly adjusted for no fewer than 100 years. It stands right there, at the end of the wa.................. 2021-04-25 More

If you look at Kunal's account on Instagram (@khemkakunal), the word “seasoned collector” immediately comes to mind. Indeed, Kunal P. Khemka, a real watch enthusiast from India and a 44-year-old businessman, has the knowledge and the taste when it comes to choosing what to strap around his wrist – with a clear bias on elegant and .................. 2021-04-23 More

The link between TAG Heuer and motorsport is simply undeniable. The brand has been, since the 1960s, one of the most active ambassadors in racing, manufacturing watches that were made to time sports cars and named after some of the most prestigious circuits or races. One of the most emblematic watches in this context is the Monaco, an icon from the.................. 2021-04-23 More

Is this pure coincidence? Indeed, four of the most iconic watches on the market currently are all being revamped within a few months. While it is certainly not new to see brands digging up pieces from their archives for new releases, what's more surprising is to see products with notorious desirability or even waiting lists being discontinued. Thes.................. 2021-04-21 More

At MONOCHROME, we tend to sparingly?use the word “icon” as it has become a marketing tool rather than a proper definition of the status of a model. There are, however, true icons of watchmaking, timepieces that are known far beyond the small circle of seasoned collectors. And most are, sadly maybe, watches created first for men. When it.................. 2021-04-21 More

The Black Bay is, without doubt, the most successful collection of Tudor. This watch has been instrumental in the resurrection of the brand in the early 2010s. Since its introduction in 2012, this vintage-inspired diver's watch has been a commercial hit and the collection has been enlarged with multiple complications, in various materials and in a .................. 2021-04-20 More

In our world driven by novelties and social media, it’s sometimes easy to forget things that have been presented only a few years ago. But today, we’ll give a look at a watch that is somehow underrated, a discreet model that, however, encompasses all the savoir-faire of Omega… and more. With its focus on precision, and the additio.................. 2021-04-20 More

The brand with the Winged Hourglass has many emblematic models in its collection, most of them being found in the praised Heritage line. Yet, few can rival the longevity and beauty of the Longines Legend Diver, one of the watches that defined the vintage-inspired collection of the brand and that is still a strong pillar in the portfolio. Since its .................. 2021-04-19 More

The largest watch fair of the year is just over, so it’s time for us to sit down and to look back in details at what exactly happened during this very intense week. Watches & Wonders, previously named SIHH, is the initiative of the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie… and as expected with such a name, the focus isn’t really on ac.................. 2021-04-18 More

Nicknames, I'm sure we all had one at one point in our life. Personally, I am sometimes referred to as the big guy due to my sturdy 2.01m frame. We also have quite a range of nicknames for watches; the Pepsi, Kermit and Hulk for instance, or the Omega Speedy, Tudor Snowflake, Seiko Tuna, etc. The list is almost endless. Things are rather similar .................. 2021-04-17 More

Twenty-five years ago, under the guidance of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Chopard gave birth to the L.U.C. collection, coincidentally with the opening of a state-of-the-art manufacture. The inauguration of the Chopard Manufacture in Fleurier opened up the possibilities to explore new territories, through in-house movements, as well as restoring tradit.................. 2021-04-15 More

Aside from the classics that are steel, titanium, gold or platinum, watchmaking has been using multiple “innovative” materials. You can think about exotic metals such as tantalum, aluminium or bronze, or materials like ceramic, carbon fibre or even sapphire – and not even counting dozens of proprietary alloys… The story behi.................. 2021-04-15 More

Clubs of enthusiasts, whatever the passion people are sharing, have long existed and their influence is growing. More and more local initiatives are created, such as RedBar or, for today’s matters, the Qatar Watch Club. With the idea to generate passion and increase horological knowledge among their members, as well as offering watches made s.................. 2021-04-15 More

With just 100 days to go until the Olympics, Tokyo is still facing uncertainties on how exactly the games will happen. Still, the Olympic flame is finally on its way across Japan and for the 29th time in history, Omega is gearing up to be the official timekeeper of the event with the release of a new dedicated timepiece, a special edition created f.................. 2021-04-14 More

LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company, has just released its results for the first quarter of 2021. At 14 billion euros, sales are up 32% compared to the first quarter of 2021 (+30% on an organic basis). This rebound was to be expected given the favourable comparison with sales from Q1 2020. Still, sales beat consensus estimates and are 8%.................. 2021-04-14 More

Bordering on the obscure line between science and occult, alchemy has at least sparked imagination throughout centuries. While sometimes disregarded as folklore, medieval magic or deceptive in nature, its intent is to always do better, strive for perfection. In a sense, the same thing can be said about watchmaking, haute-horlogerie in particular. M.................. 2021-04-13 More