First Look: The New Certina DS-7 Powermatic 80 Collection
It won’t come as a surprise to tell you that the integrated bracelet category, watches inspired by 1970s luxury sports icons, is more popular than ever. Many brands, from entry-level to independent watchmakers, have already presented their alternatives in this field. When it comes to accessible luxury, the market is dominated by the Tissot PRX, a watch that has made a strong impact in the category. It is now time for Certina, another Swatch Group-owned brand, to unveil its vision of a sports watch with an integrated bracelet. Sleek and accessible, powered by the group’s solid automatic movement, meet the new DS-7 Powermatic 80 Collection.With the DS-7 collection, which also comprises a more accessible and sportier quartz-powered chronograph, Certina plays on the classic codes of the genre. Barrel-shaped case, raised bezel, a combination of textures, sporty look, full metal attire and a bracelet that follows the lines of the case… Simple, sleek and efficient.

Introducing: The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M No-Date
The secret is finally out with this one, although it wasn’t the very best-kept secret to begin with. Over the past few months, starting at this year’s Summer Olympics, former James Bond actor and Omega ambassador Daniel Craig was already spotted wearing a black dial No-Date version of the Omega Seamaster Diver 300M, the brand’s iconic diving instrument. Speculation and anticipation rose amongst collectors and enthusiasts, but the long wait is finally over! Four references are introduced, with a mix of materials, yet all moving away from ceramics. Here’s our first look at the new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M No-Date collection, that’s now made available to us all!Now, I’m pretty sure you are well acquainted with the Seamaster Diver 300M so I won’t go into?full detail regarding its background and evolutions. We’ll get to that with a proper in-depth hands-on story soon, as we always do. The Seamaster Diver 300M has been in the collection since

Five independent watchmakers that got rid of the conventional crown
The humble little crown. At first glance, it doesn't look all that impressive. Each watch has one, right? And they all pretty much do the same: wind and set a watch. Sure, it can look a little different from brand to brand and watch to watch but today's crown system remains fairly unchanged for almost 180 years. There are watchmakers, however, who seek to get rid of this protruding little knob that digs into your wrist every now and then, possibly causing you discomfort. With that in mind, we take a look at five watches that offer a different solution to the age-old conventional crown.The history of the crown on today's watches can be traced back to John Arnold, who first developed a crown for winding and setting a watch. Over time this was perfected by illustrious watchmakers like Abraham-Louis Breguet and Louis Audemars. In 1844, Adrien Philippe (one half of Patek Philippe), invented and patented the keyless winding system as we pretty much know it today. This would replace most of a

Introducing the Don Kylne & Co watch, an elegant watch under 300 bucks - Monochrome-Watches
You know us here, at Monochrome-Watches, when it comes to horology, we’re snobs. We love complications, hand-finished movements or anything that stands out of the crowd (meaning independent watchmaking). However, there’s a point where all these beauties will still be dreams attached on our teenagers’ walls. We have to be realistic and admit that only a few of us will potentially buy a 6-figure watch. For this reason, from time to time, we have to show something affordable – but that still have some extra-features (and that is still is mechanical of course). Here is?the Don Kylne & Co watch, an elegant watch under 300?dollars.In the case you’re searching for your first?nice?watch or if you want to extend your collection and you don’t have a huge budget, the easy solution is to look for a quartz-operated watch with a design that suits you. However, you’re reading at Monochrome-Watches, and a battery operated watch is no option (and be aware t

TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Year of the Rabbit
Perhaps not the first brand you would imagine producing an animal-themed' watch in time for the Chinese Lunar New Year, TAG Heuer is determined to consolidate its presence in this lucrative niche. Representing the fourth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle, the rabbit will rule the roost of 12 zodiac animals starting on the 22nd of January, 2023, until the advent of the next Chinese New Year in 2024. I imagine that the big question for a brand like TAG Heuer is how to incorporate a bunny, or any other animal, into a virile sports watch. The solution, as you will see, is tastefully discreet yet will speak closely to Chinese consumers. A special edition of the 44mm TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph has been selected to celebrate the arrival of the Chinese New Year (CNY). Since 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, a cute red bunny with golden ears is portrayed on the caseback, visible only to the wearer. The dial also celebrates the Year of the Rabbit with its interesting textured black backgr