The Race for Accuracy - The definition of a Chronometer - Monochrome-Watches
A few months ago we reviewed here in Monochrome the new Omega Globemaster introduced in Baselworld this year. The specific model continues the company’s ever-lasting quest for accuracy squeezed out from a highly tuned mechanical wristwatch platform. From the 1948 Century model, to the Constellation series and then to the Globemaster and from various chronometer competitions to COSC and then to METAS standards, we witness that Omega, as any other Swiss watch company, has an obsession with the accuracy of its timepieces. However, Omega is not the only one in this quest; Patek Phillipe, , Audemars Piguet, Longines, Seiko, JLC, Chopard and many other companies, including Zenith competed in the past and still by following various standards try to produce an accurate and robust calibre. Accuracy is an intangible quality but at the same time a very useful feature for the lovers of mechanical watches. In this article therefore we will try to shed a light to the chronometry competitions

Baselworld 2019 - Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo 5168G Khaki Green (Specs & Price)
In 2017, Patek Philippe (sort of) celebrated the 20th anniversary of its iconic yet entry-level sports watch, the Aquanaut, by presenting an oversized “Jumbo” model in white gold with a blue dial, the reference 5168G-001. With its case size increased by 2mm and its precious metal case, it was a bit of a controversial piece. Well, there’s a new version of the Aquanaut 5168G in town and its colour scheme is certainly going to be a topic of discussion. Meet the Khaki Green Patek Philippe Aquanaut Jumbo.At the 1997 Basel show, Patek Philippe presented the new Aquanaut Ref. 5060A, a sporty, yet chic and contemporary watch for men in stainless steel designed to appeal to a younger generation. Less “classical”, less expensive and more suited for daily use, the Aquanaut took inspiration from the Nautilus and adopted its iconic octagonal/porthole shape. However,? the overall look and construction were simpler with a 3-part case and a rubber strap instead of an inte

Pre-Baselworld 2015 - Chopard L.U.C Regulator - Specs and Price - Monochrome-Watches
Chopard is a brand too often seen as a jeweler or a creator of simple ladies watches. However, in the range of watches, there is collection that we, at Monochrome-Watches, especially praise. The Chopard L.U.C timepieces are all manufactured in-house with an exceptional attention to details and superb finishes. The latest of them is to be revealed at Baselworld 2015 and it’s called the?Chopard L.U.C Regulator.The?Chopard L.U.C Regulator is, as its name suggests, displaying time in a regulator way, meaning two separated indications for the hours and the minuted. The?Chopard L.U.C Regulator however features more than just this specific display, as it also comes with a GMT function, a date, a small second-sub dial and a power reserve indicator. Quite a loaded dial you might think, but legibility remains extremely good. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The

The New Hermes H08 Collection (Hands-On, Price)
For Watches & Wonders 2021, Hermes launches the H08, a new men's collection with the brand's characteristic flair for creating enigmatic shapes. Designed as a versatile, all-terrain watch, the Hermes H08 is as sporty as it is sophisticated. Like so many watch collections at Hermes, the hand of the designer makes its mark. In this case, the hand behind the new H08 collection is that of Hermes' creative director Veronique Nichanian. Presented in a choice of three cases – titanium, black DLC-coated titanium and graphene with ceramic – the H08 is powered by an automatic manufacture movement made by Vaucher.Design, design, designThe Parisian saddle and harness atelier founded by Thierry Hermes in 1837 has grown to become one of France's most beloved luxury Maisons. Some would say that Hermes actually perfected the concept of luxury. Synonymous with silk scarves, Kelly bags, the colour orange, horses and the best quality leather in the world, Hermes added watches to mix over

Bamford x Badgerworks TAG Heuer Carrera Tropical Coffee Dial
Let’s say that this watch won’t be everybody’s cup of tea… maybe some of you won’t find it brew-tiful… Maybe, this watch will make you feel mugged? Indeed, thanks to these (not-so-profound) puns, you’ll get the point with this watch, which is the rather special result of a collaboration between customizer Bamford Watch Department and luminescent materials specialist Black Badger (a.k.a James Thompson), who wanted to create their own tropical coffee-coloured dial. So they took it literally and created a dial made… of ground coffee.?The base for this new Bamford x Badgerworks piece is nothing new or special, as we’re talking about a relatively accessible and simple TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5, a well-established sports watch of 41mm with the signature design of the collection and powered by the automatic Calibre 5 – a Sellita SW 220-1 or ETA 2824. However, we’re talking about Bamford Watch Department and Badgerworks, two c