2014 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve Won by Breguet Classique Chronometrie 7727 - Monochrome Watches
And the Oscar…err, Golden Hand goes to the Breguet Classique Chronometrie. Last Friday evening it was Oscar-night. That is Oscar-night of the watch industry, which is called the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve. Winners in fifteen categories and one overall winner were announced during a gala event in Geneva. There were some remarkable winners; one of them was Gronefeld, who won the prize for Best Tourbillon Watch, and they are the very first winners from the Netherlands!But first, all praise for Breguet’s Classique Chronometrie 7727, an understated dress watch that actually is quite outstanding. Its looks are classic, as we would expect from Breguet, however a denotation on the dial – it reads “10Hz” – already gives away that there’s something special about this watch. Breguet has used magnetism – normally every watch’ enemy –?to improve the precision and the reliability. This means that Breguet’s watchmakers not

Immerse Yourself In Spy Thrills With The New Bremont Argylle Collection
In the upcoming February release, Matthew Vaughn unveils his latest cinematic creation, Argylle, delving into the entertaining and twisted world of espionage and spies. Drawing parallels to Vaughn’s other hit, Kingsman: The Secret Service (2015), known for its stylish clandestine intrigue, Argylle promises an equally riveting experience. Vaughn’s ongoing collaboration with the British watch company Bremont makes this announcement relevant to these pages. Having previously partnered with the Kingsman series, where Bremont was the official timepiece supplier, the alliance extends to this new Argylle collection.Past collaboration birthed a collection of movie-themed models, and much to fans’ delight, Bremont introduces a trio of limited-edition timepieces inspired by Argylle and its enigmatic characters. We invite you to watch Argylle once in cinemas and decipher the connections while we unveil the Bremont timepieces inspired by Vaughn’s latest movie. For a complet

Omega Spacemaster Z-33 Fully Reviewed - Monochrome Watches
When pulling negative G-forces, inverted and with weapons systems hot, the last thing a fighter pilot needs is an unfriendly watch. The Omega Spacemaster Z-33 is heir to the throne of the original Flightmaster and provides an ease of use that adapts to the most challenging circumstances.? Unlike the interlude with the accomplished X-33 (you really have to see this X-33 article), the Z-33 returns to its roots, but also adds some no-nonsense functionality that makes it brilliant.?With the Z-33, you will never see a cadre of clones adorning the wrists of hipsters, nor will you see anything like it on the tarmac. Ad - Scroll to continue with article I have never worn a watch that was so polarizing; people either loved it or hated it, sometimes to the extreme. These reactions were visceral, and I expect might be for the reader as well. Do you like it? Well that is al

Oris Aquis Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
Oris is well known for creating high-quality watches with classical but pleasant design, all with an interesting price tag. Of course, we’re not talking about dream machines but the watches Oris produces are clearly to be considered for anyone seeking for a solid, well designed and reliable mechanical watch. Many collections exist, including racing chronographs or pilot watches, but the most famous series of watches concerns diving. Here is a new iteration, made jointly with the Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS) to help protect and preserve the Great Barrier Reef: the?Oris Aquis Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II.The?Oris Great Barrier Reef Limited Edition II is based on one of the most successful watches made by the brand: the Aquis, a robust, efficient, well constructed dive watch, with a rather classical look. We’ve been testing it here?and our reaction was surprisingly good, knowing how snob the Monochrome-Watches team can be. The Oris Aquis is a perfect

Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster Green Numerals Date - Hands-On, Price
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 around the same overall design. What if you’re looking for a solid, deep diver’s watch with an original look, reliable mechanics, faithfulness, a name that resonates in the heart of collectors and, to make it even better, a fair price. Well, we have one for you here, in the name of the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster, here presented with a rather striking green dial.?BackgroundNivada is typically the kind of brand that will talk mostly to seasoned collectors and vintage watch lovers. Indeed, if the brand has been rather successful during the 1960s, it has always been sort of a niche watchmaker for professional applications. Not a mai