In-Depth: The History of the IWC Ingenieur Collection
The IWC Ingenieur collection has long been one of the pillars of the Schaffhausen-based brand's reputation, even if the spotlight often seems to shine brighter on the emblematic Pilot series.?In recent years, IWC collections like the?Pilot,?Portugieser,?Portofino, and, to a lesser extent, the?Aquatimer?have steadily introduced new references, leaving the Ingenieur line seemingly in the shadows.?For a few years until 2023, many watch enthusiasts found themselves wondering why IWC had yet to properly (re)enter the luxury sports integrated bracelet watch market – a current trend embraced by numerous other brands through retro-inspired and revival models catering to the growing appetite for 1970s designs. After all, IWC had the ideal candidate in its archives: the Ingenieur SL, a model introduced in 1976 and designed by Gerald Genta. Behind the scenes, however, IWC was preparing to unveil its modern interpretation of Genta’s integrated design in the new Ingenieur Automatic 2023

Reservoir Supercharged Sport Jumping Hours/Retrograde Minutes Display (Specs & Price)
It is not the first time we talk about Reservoir Watches, a young brand that has made a name for itself with its cool, well-designed, original watches. Here, at MONOCHROME, we love the beauty of mechanics and novel ways of telling the time – and this Reservoir model, with its jumping hours and?retrograde minutes, satisfies us on both levels. But it also comes with a very attractive price tag…So, let’s invest in some quality time with the Reservoir Supercharged Sport.The combination of?jumping hours with retrograde minutes isn’t new. Some will remember Gerald Genta’s watches or more recently the Bvlgari Octo Retro watches. The main difference between the Reservoir and these watches lies in its price. While you’ll have to have a solid 5-digit amount of change in your pocket at Bvlgari, the Reservoir is priced below EUR 4,000 – a price range where you’d usually find jumping-hour-only watches, with a?normal?minute hand (for instance,?Meisters

Weekly Watch Photo - Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph 5980/1A - Monochrome Watches
The Patek Philippe Nautilus is one of those watches that has been on my personal wish-list for a long time. A few days ago I had the chance to try the Nautilus Chronograph ref.5980/1A on my wrist and now I know it… it made it to the top of my wish-list instantly.?I know, I know… on Monochrome there has also been moaning about the yearly price increases and the price of this specific stainless steel chronograph, which is close to € 40.000 Euro (including taxes). I still think the price is too high, however on the other hand I really want this watch. After trying it on my wrist at Leon Martens,?one of the few Patek Philippe dealers in the Netherlands, I was convinced the Nautilus Chronograph is THE perfect all-round watch. Dressy, casual, sporty and incredibly comfortable. Ad - Scroll to continue with article When I have time for it I read several foru

Hands-On: The IWC Pilot's Watch Performance Chronograph 41
As we approached the end of 2023, the landscape for those seeking an obtainable motorsport-inspired chronograph underwent a shift, offering a slightly broader array of options. This was spurred by the notable introduction of an extension to IWC‘s Pilot’s Watch series: the Performance Chronograph 41. Available in titanium to commemorate the brand’s enduring partnership with Mercedes-Benz AMG and in Ceratanium to pay homage to the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, these releases sparked considerable excitement. We had the opportunity for a hands-on experience, and we’re eager to share our impressions.From the outset, it’s important to clarify that the new IWC Pilot’s Watch Performance Chronograph 41 models aren’t simply the standard Pilot’s watches with an added tachymetric bezel and appropriate branding. Rather, they represent IWC’s interpretation of the classic racing chronograph. They are not intended to replace the PilotR

Hands-On Rado Captain Cook High-Tech Plasma Ceramic (Specs & Price)
The Captain Cook is probably one of Rado's most iconic models. Named after the British explorer, it was originally released in 1962. The 37mm, 200m water-resistant timepiece was a solid attempt from Rado to tap into the trend for dive watches. Since it was relaunched in 2017, several vintage-inspired Captain Cooks have been released. However, in 2021, the brand has decided to venture into new territories injecting one of its key areas of expertise into the model: ceramic cases. And today we take a closer look at the Captain Cook High-Tech Plasma Ceramic with its surprising metallic colour and blue accents.Old and new, together (here, the Captain Cook High-Tech Ceramic in black edition)Although Rado had already used ceramic for the bezel of its signature dive watch, it is the first time that the brand's expertise in working with ceramic is applied to the entire Captain Cook.? As you would expect, it mixes emblematic elements from the past with modern design cues. If you are used to what