In-Depth - The Evolution of The Regulator Watch by Chronoswiss
Chronoswiss and regulators are synonymous these days. The company was the first to introduce this style on production wristwatches back in 1987 and has built a brand identity around it. That's not to say that three-hand and chronograph pieces don't exist (they're alive and well in the Sirius and Timemaster collections), but regulators have become such a specialty that the others are often overshadowed. Not resting on its laurels, Chronoswiss has modernized the style with multi-dimensional and complex dials, skeletonization and advanced complications. Today we're taking a closer look at Chronoswiss and the evolution of the regulator watch.The regulator is the signature complication that defines Chronoswiss, and that makes this brand unique.Many pieces in Chronoswiss collection bring an almost futuristic aesthetic to a design that debuted hundreds of years ago in master clocks that allowed pocket watchmakers to quickly set their timepieces. The concept is very simple - the hour, minute a

Introducing: The 2023 Roger Dubuis Knights of the Round Table
While the modern side of Roger Dubuis is unmistakably all about bold high horology (what the brand names Hyper Horology), there’s one collection that might even make a greater impact with watches infused with Medieval mythology and, in particular, by the legendary knights of the fellowship of King Arthur. Ever since the first Knights of the Round Table timepiece was unveiled in 2013, this theme has been central to Roger Dubuis, which today unveils the latest version of this distinctive watch.?Anti-conformist, bold, unique in this field of horology… The whole concept behind the Roger Dubuis Knights of the Round Table collection is certainly powerful. Not a ‘consensual’ watch by any stretch of the imagination. With the latest version that’s just been presented, the brand is again demonstrating its capacity to combine strong design cues and impressive craftsmanship. Despite a design that won’t be unanimously accepted, we can’t overlook the level o

Weekly Watch Photo - Bremont North Sea Supermarine 500 - Monochrome Watches
Bremont has been launching several new limited editions lately, most of them haven’t been announced officially and will probably not be officially announced… except on the Bremont forum ALT1TUDE.?One of these watches is the North Sea SM500, a limited edition, which is by the way the first non-military special project from Bremont.?The North Sea SM500 is variation of the Bremont Supermarine 500 that we reviewed a while ago. A stunning dive watch with impressive specifications! Ad - Scroll to continue with article The North Sea SM500?is exclusively for pre-authorised North Sea Diver personnel only. So there’s no change for us mere mortals to get our hands on one and besides that the North Sea SM500 is sold out already. Maybe the only chance will be the second hand market. The Bremont forum ALT1TUDE has its own sales corner, which is actually quit

Introducing: the Mido Multifort M Freeze with Ice-Blue Dial
Mido has done a commendable job updating its Multifort collection to 21st-century technical standards and contemporary tastes. As the brand's best-selling automatic model from 1934, boasting resistance to magnetism, shocks and water, the refreshed Multifort M is a rugged, accessibly priced, all-terrain watch powered by Swatch Group's Powermatic 80 movement. An attractive new dial colour expands the collection, and as its name indicates, the Mido Multifort M Freeze is designed to evoke icy blue landscapes.Ice blue dials are in demand these days, and Mido's sister brand, Tissot, got noticed with its PRX Powermatic Ice Blue last year. The new glacial blue dial colour of the Multifort M Freeze looks great and is enhanced with a subtle gradient effect. Like earlier editions, the dial also features a vertical satin-brushed finish to evoke the C?tes de Geneve decoration of its original 1934 Multifort model. Adding texture and interest, the pronounced vertical lines also let the dial interact

Buying Guide: MONOCHROME's Favourite New Watches From Dubai Watch Week 2023
With the whole watch world zooming in on Dubai for about a week and a half, it was expected there would be no shortage of captivating and fresh new watches being presented during Dubai Watch Week. And boy, the 2023 edition of what has become one of the most important fairs of the year did not disappoint! With various brands presenting adaptations of existing collections, there were also a fair few completely new models being revealed, including one very wild creation by Max Buser & Friends. So, as we’re still processing most of the horological content, here’s a look back at some of our favourite new watches.H. Moser & Cie. Streamliner Small Seconds micro-rotorThe luxury sports watch scene is still going strong, and H. Moser & Cie is adding a fine example to the mix with its new Streamliner Small Seconds Micro-Rotor. This shrinks the soft cushion-shaped Streamliner down to 39mm by 10.9mm and gives it a completely new movement and yet another stunner of a dial. Th