This year Vacheron Constantin looks to elevate its luxury sports watch to a new level with the introduction of a popular complication. For the first time, the iconic Overseas collection will include a self-winding tourbillon movement. You won't find it wrapped up in precious metal though. Keeping with the sports watch ethos, VC will offer this beau.................. 2019-01-17 More

This year is all about the pilot watch for IWC. As usual, there is a mix of standard, non-limited models as well as a couple of over the top limited editions. Like this Big Pilot's Watch Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition Le Petit Prince. The watch we're looking at today falls into this latter category, although it perhaps not quite as unorthodox. T.................. 2019-01-17 More

First introduced in 2016, the Executive Skeleton Tourbillon was an audacious combination of classic watchmaking codes with a hyper-modern, sporty and radically skeletonised dial. It also marked the brand's first attempt to position its products at more competitive prices and play to a younger, slightly hipper crowd. Priced at CHF 38,000 back in 201.................. 2019-01-17 More

In our latest video coverage of SIHH 2019, Jean-Marc Pontroue of Panerai explains why the Submersible has become a stand-alone line and why offering experiences' to owners of new Submersible watches is the way forward for the brand.It's the year of the Submersible watch at Panerai. Having long been a successful sub-segment of the Luminor collection.................. 2019-01-17 More

Introduced in 2016, the?Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon?ranks among A. Lange & Sohne’s most complex watches – together?with the 2017?Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite and the 2018 Triple Split.? Featuring a flyback chronograph, a perpetual calendar with moon?phases, an outsize date, and a one-minute tourbillon discreetly integrate.................. 2019-01-16 More

If you've seen the 1986 blockbuster Top Gun, you're familiar with the Naval Fighter Weapons School for elite pilots, established in Southern California in 1969. IWC has paid homage to?Top Gun since 2007 and is releasing its latest three-hand automatic in the series with a new movement and a matte black ceramic case. Launched simultaneously with the.................. 2019-01-16 More

For the SIHH 2019, Montblanc introduces a completely revamped “Heritage” collection. Hardly a newcomer, the Heritage collection already houses models such as the Heritage Spirit Pulsograph?or the?Heritage Perpetual Calendar. The latter became the talking piece at the SIHH 2014, positioning itself at that time as the most affordable QP o.................. 2019-01-16 More

We continue with our live feed of videos focused on the SIHH 2019, with a closer look at one of the most impressive brands this year, Vacheron Constantin. Without revealing every single detail, the brand has released a truly astonishing watch – technical, novel, beautiful. In order to give an overview of the 2019 collection and of this new &#.................. 2019-01-16 More

Gerald Genta needs little introduction to watch aficionados. This legendary watch designer created some of the most striking timepieces in modern history – under his own name or commissioned by famous brands including Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, IWC, Universal Geneve, Cartier and many more During the 1970s, with the Royal Oak (and later .................. 2019-01-15 More

With the SIHH 2019 in full swing, it is time for MONOCHROME to bring you the novelties of this year live, and not only with articles and photos but also with videos. To start with we have?Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Watches, explaining all you need to know about the 2019 collection – which, you might have guessed, is focused on pilot&.................. 2019-01-15 More

In our third video direct from the SIHH 2019, we talk to Patrick Pruniaux, CEO of Ulysse Nardin, to find out what the highlights are for the brand this year. According to Pruniaux, this year the focus is most emphatically on continuity.Like many brands at the SIHH 2019, Ulysse Nardin is sailing in familiar seas and sticking to products that have wo.................. 2019-01-15 More

This year, Vacheron Constantin will introduce striking blue dials to its popular FIFTYSIX collection. While it may be an obvious iteration for the brand, it is certainly not an unwelcome one, adding another element to Vacheron's entry-level offering. Today, we're taking a quick look at the new FIFTYSIX Self-Winding and FIFTYSIX Complete Calendar dr.................. 2019-01-15 More

It is hard to believe that Lange’s most daring watch, the Zeitwerk, was launched back in 2009. Several variants have been added to the collection since, all with chiming complications – Striking Time, Minute Repeater, Decimal Strike. On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, Lange's first mechanical wristwatch with a precisely jumping d.................. 2019-01-14 More

As part of its thematic focus on Pilot’s Watches for the SIHH 2019,? IWC resurrects one of its signature complications, a device that was used in the past on pilot’s watches, the UTC for “Universal Time Coordinated” – a watch also known as the TZC for “Time Zone Corrector”. A practical?dual-time watch, whic.................. 2019-01-14 More

With its focus on military/pilot watches for the SIHH 2019, IWC has launched two 3-hand pilot's watches under the Spitfire sub-range. These could have been simple evolutions of the standard Pilot's Watch Mark XVIII, but there are multiple updates on the model and all models will coexist alongside the Mark XVIII. In the same vein as the?Bronze Chron.................. 2019-01-14 More

In recent years Montblanc has made a concerted effort to remind watch lovers everywhere of its rich history with Minerva, the Villeret-based manufacture that it owns and that is known for its incredibly beautiful chronograph movements. Now, Montblanc further underscores that commitment to integrating Minerva's finest handcraftsmanship with its stat.................. 2019-01-14 More

It looks like 2019 is geared to become the Year of the Submersible watch for Panerai, a rugged professional diver that perpetuates the spirit of the brand's historic role as a supplier of underwater instruments for commandos of the Italian Navy. So far at the SIHH 2019 we've seen two other Submersible novelties - Marina Militare and Luna Rossa R.................. 2019-01-14 More

Panerai sticks to its nautical roots and Italian identity with another watch dedicated to high-adrenaline maritime pursuits. In this case, Panerai celebrates its new role as the official sponsor of the Luna Rossa, the Challenger of Record of the 36th Edition of the America’s Cup.? The partnership with the Italian team is the perfect occasion .................. 2019-01-14 More

After a few years of producing technically ‘tame’ watches, TAG Heuer is back at the innovation workbench. After all, TAG?means “Techniques d’Avant-Garde” and there was a time when the brand was ultra-active in the field of high-frequency.?Combining watchmaking with scientific discovery, TAG Heuer introduces a state-of-.................. 2019-01-14 More

Here’s a very special one. The new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Twin Beat Perpetual Calendar comes with a normal power reserve of 4 days, however, when put in so-called “Standby Mode” and the movement switches to a lower frequency, the power reserve is jacked up to no less than 65 days! That’s a great feature for when .................. 2019-01-14 More

Here it is, the big (and clearly unexpected) one for the SIHH 2019. Audemars Piguet won’t only be presenting Royal Oaks and Royal Oak Offshores because there’s an entirely new collection launching at the SIHH 2019. Classic but contemporary, clean but full of superb details, modern but still infused with traditional watchmaking… He.................. 2019-01-13 More

The Freak watch has been a beloved rock star in the Ulysse Nardin line-up ever since its introduction to the world in 2001. Back then, the flying carrousel watch was an anomaly and many watch lovers were immediately smitten by its complex watchmaking and alluring design. It was also the watch that introduced silicium technology to the world –.................. 2019-01-13 More

In a bold move that underscores its technical abilities, Jaeger-LeCoultre unveils a grande complication watch featuring a staggering combination of complications: a multi-axis tourbillon driven by a remontoir d'egalite, a minute repeater with Westminster chimes, a perpetual calendar and more. Meet the new (and superb) Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande.................. 2019-01-13 More

This year, at the SIHH 2019, the main focus of Panerai will be on the?Submersible watch – a bold and back-to-basics move to refocus the brand on the diving world. The first of the watches to be introduced is a “militarized” version of the impressive (and surprisingly convincing) Submersible?Carbotech. But that’s probably not.................. 2019-01-13 More

This is the big one for SIHH 2019! Here's an early hands-on article to what will most likely be one of the most discussed watches of the fair – and a crucial event for the brand, CODE 11.59 by Audemars Piguet. Very simply because there has been no product launch of this magnitude over the past 20 years for the brand. Picture this, 13 new refe.................. 2019-01-12 More

Things go fast for Singer Reimagined. The brand was created just two years ago by Rob Dickinson, former singer for Catherine Wheel and founder of Singer Vehicle Design, and Marco Borraccino, an Italian watch designer and entrepreneur. Their lofty objective is to reimagine high-end watchmaking, infusing classics with novel, unique perspectives and a.................. 2019-01-12 More

We all know Audemars Piguet for the legendary Royal Oak that was introduced in 1972. This iconic watch was followed by two other important launches. In 1992, the brand reinvented its luxury sports watch in a robust, more masculine version, the Royal Oak Offshore. Thirty?years after the introduction of the inaugural Royal Oak, in 2002, Audemars Pigu.................. 2019-01-11 More

Just before the opening of SIHH 2019?(Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie), Switzerland-based luxury conglomerate Richemont has released its trading update for the quarter ended 31 December 2018. Richemont announced that sales in the quarter rose 25% at actual exchange rates and 24% at constant exchange rates – results that should, how.................. 2019-01-11 More

Twenty-five years ago, a phoenix arose from its ashes – one of the most spectacular phoenixes Saxony has ever seen. His name was A. Lange & Sohne. To mark its resurrection as a new company, the brand introduced four watches, and among them was a watch that would go on to become the cornerstone of the collection, a watch of great elegance,.................. 2019-01-10 More

Last year, at the SIHH 2018, Ressence introduced something very special! While the brand has been all about mechanical modules that display the time in a very unique way, the?Ressence Type 2 added some connected functionalities to the package – no worries, it has nothing to do with a step counter or a conversation with a phone. It was unique,.................. 2019-01-10 More

There’s no denying that Oris has a consolidated background in diving watches. While recent introductions have been more “lifestyle” (yet very good) watches, the brand makes a comeback to rugged, professional-oriented, purpose-built watches today. An evolution of Oris’?high-performance ProDiver watch, made for professional di.................. 2019-01-09 More

A category not often touched upon, as eligible entries are few and far between, are driver's watches. Seasoned watch geeks or serious collectors might recall the Vacheron Constantin Historique American 1921, or even the MB&F HM8 Can-Am. However, we might have a more affordable solution to driving, preferably fast, and not having to take your ha.................. 2019-01-09 More

What came a few minutes ago in our email boxes was totally out of the blue – but by far the best piece of news Speedmaster fans could have dreamed of. Omega is about to relaunch one of the most iconic chronograph movements ever, the movement that actually went to the Moon on the wrist of Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong, the movement that equip.................. 2019-01-08 More

With the SIHH 2019 just around the corner, we thought it was the perfect moment to look back at what the 2018 edition of the Geneva Watch Fair, a.k.a Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) had to show… And it had a lot to show. Technical, beautiful, innovative, ultra-complicated or simply well-thought everyday pieces. There was a l.................. 2019-01-07 More

While the link between Anonimo and the sea or military forces is relatively easy to catch, the brand has recently started to explore new horizons. For instance, the Florentine brand has partnered with?the?FIA World Rally Championship to create the?Militare Chronograph WRC Special Edition. Today, the connection to racing bikes is highlighted as Anon.................. 2019-01-07 More

Hand-made… these two words are too often misused in the world of watches, but not so when talking about Beat Haldimann as we recently did, or when talking about Atelier de Chronometrie. The latter, a small independent watch brand from Barcelona, rebuilds or revives vintage Omegas, entirely by hand. Approximately a year ago, our managing edito.................. 2019-01-05 More

The revamped Santos was the star of the SIHH 2018 for Cartier and for multiple reasons, it was a success. Well designed, well equipped, well executed and relatively fair when it comes to the price, Cartier gave this iconic shape a slightly sportier (or let’s say more modern) touch and some nice details, such as a clever strap/bracelet system................... 2019-01-04 More

When you hear the word Baume, most would assume it's referring to Baume & Mercier, a popular luxury watch brand dating back to 1830 and now part of the Richemont Group. And they'd be partially correct. Baume is an offshoot of Baume & Mercier with Marie Chassot (Product Marketing Director for Baume & Mercier) coming in as the lead, along.................. 2019-01-03 More

There are only a handful of watchmakers who perform their art in the oldest and most traditional way, meaning by hand. Beat Haldimann and his team are among the few who still make watches without the help of CNC machines. Haldimann’s collection of timepieces focuses on centrally positioned regulating organs, like the H11 and H12 that we showe.................. 2019-01-02 More

We've covered many Doxa SUB dive watches over the years, including the Limited Edition Doxa Mission 31 SUB Professional and Doxa SUB 300 Searambler Silver Lung' Reissue. Founded in 1889 in Le Locle, Switzerland by Georges Ducommun, Doxa has a storied history that started with an 8-day watch movement in 1908 for car and plane dashboards. However, it.................. 2019-01-02 More