Timeless Hires Renowned Watchmakers Pierre Favre and Dominique Renaud - Monochrome Watches
If watch brands are proudly trumpeting their watchmaking expertise and manufacturing capabilities, suppliers don't always get the credit they deserve. Today we are taking a look at Timeless, a movement manufacturer that just hired two well-known industry veterans, Pierre Favre and Dominique Renaud. A good reason to make us think that we'll be hearing more about Timeless in the future!Created in 2008, Timeless is an upmarket movement manufacturer that is part of the Groupe Regence. Headquartered in Satigny, in the outskirts of Geneva, Regence was founded some 20 ago by Georges Leger. It is active in the production of watch components with a surprising level of vertical integration, manufacturing most of the key parts.The Signature Mysterieuse Tourbillon by Charles Girardier, Ladies’ complication watch prize at the 2020 Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve, powered by a Timeless movementWith Timeless, the idea is not to compete with companies specialised in the industrial production o

Introducing: A Gradient Turquoise Dial For the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m
It has become a pretty recurring thing for Omega to release new models, or at least new editions of existing watches, with very little or no fanfare. While this has happened in the Planet Ocean and Speedmaster collections, it’s mostly the Aqua Terra family that sees these discreet releases dropping regularly. Following the addition of a green dial to the 38mm AT and an array of Moonshine Gold models earlier this year, it’s time for the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Shades?to bring an unprecedented colour to its already extensive range, with a new gradient turquoise option for both the 41mm and 38mm versions.While looking fresh and new, these new editions are based on the Shades version of the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m. As a reminder, this sub-collection is slightly different from the traditional Aqua Terra, which we’ve come to know with its brushed and polished case, sporty bracelet or rubber strap and signature teak-like textured dial. The Shades sub-collection is more c

Portrait: Gaga Laboratorio, Bold Italian Design Meets Swiss Precision
The current watch market is polarized and most often highlighted by the major and mainstream brands on one hand, and let’s say, all the rest on the other hand. Among the latter, on the fringes of the groups and a few independent and historical brands, a swarm of new brands has emerged in recent years to shake up what can be sometimes seen as a lethargic creative landscape. Niche brands, creators, and micro-brands, all have the particularity of claiming innovative creativity in form and – sometimes – in content. Some, for sure, stand out from the crowd because they have been able to forge a strong identity through the product, if not a manufacture created in the 18th century…Take Gag¨¤ Laboratorio for example. Gag¨¤ Laboratorio is a new independent brand, the second owned and run by Mr. Ruben Tomella beside Gag¨¤ Milano, which has been active for over twenty years. In 2020, Ruben Tomella decided to leverage the expertise of Manufacture Gag¨¤ SA, the Swiss company tha

Introducing Ulysse Nardin Diver Lemon Shark (Specs & Price)
Ulysse Nardin is no stranger to the aquatic world. If the brand has a long tradition of marine chronometers, it has also long been involved in dive watches as well as protection of the oceans and their population, specifically sharks – remember the multiple Hammerhead Shark editions done by the brand in past years. Now, as part of the celebration of World Ocean Day, the brand unveils a new model that is, once again, entirely devoted to ocean conservation and reducing marine pollution. This watch follows the DIVER NET concept, by teaming up?with world-renown shark experts dedicated to the study of marine life and ocean conservation by bringing together two dedicated organizations, OCEARCH and the FIU Medina Aquarius Program. And the watch, the new Ulysse Nardin Diver Lemon Shark is focused on a gentle giant that lives in Florida.With this watch and more to come, Ulysse Nardin has pledged its efforts in an environmental commitment that follows the United Nations guidelines and thei

Montblanc Star Roman Carpe Diem Special Editions (specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
The Montblanc Star collection is certainly not widely coveted, at least less than the recent creations, like the Heritage Chronometrie collection or the high-end Villeret creations. In fact, this collection is older than its siblings but it’s not void of interest. It’s even a interesting choice for those looking for a?traditional and classical design, with an elegance suitable for an everyday use. In order to bring this collection back under the spotlights,?Montblanc presents three new?models in the Montblanc Star Collection ¡ª the Montblanc Star Roman Quantieme Complet Carpe Diem Special Edition, the Montblanc Star Roman Chronograph UTC Automatic Carpe Diem Special Edition and the Montblanc Star Roman Carpe Diem Small Second Special Edition.The Montblanc Star Roman Collection is defined by its classical design and simple but reliable automatic movements. The refined and understated look is expressed by?slim roundish polished stainless steel case with straight horns and dist