Drive de Cartier Extra Flat SIHH 2017 (Specs & Price)
Last year at SIHH 2016, Cartier unveiled a?new men’s?watch, the Drive, which received a lot of?praise?and attention here on Monochrome-Watches (see our?introductory article and review) thanks to?its great elegance and the way it mastered shapes. For us this is what Cartier is all about, a master of shapes and elegance, a brand that can create an unconventional watch that still looks brilliantly classy and understated. Still, for?us the Drive de Cartier always had?one issue; it’s size. It was just?a bit too thick and a bit too large. It seems our prayers have been answered though as this year at?SIHH 2017 the Drive de Cartier has been revamped and now comes in its best option so far, the Extra Flat Calibre 430MC.You see, a watch is not just a pencil line?on a sheet of paper. A watch is a 3 dimensional object that needs to be seen on the wrist, and more than its design, it’s the proportions of a watch that create a subtle, elegant and racy piece of watchmaking. The Driv

Introducing: Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Year of the Snake
After the Dragon, it will soon be time to celebrate another important animal of the Chinese Zodiac, the snake, an animal associated with wisdom, charm and transformation. Since 2016, Hublot has been commemorating the Chinese New Year with artfully rendered special editions of the Spirit of Big Bang – such as the Dragon-themed model of last year. As you will have guessed by now, the brand is now releasing a snake-themed version of its tonneau-shaped watch to celebrate the Year of the Snake.For this special edition Spirit of Big Bang Chronograph, the snake theme extends from the dial to the case and strap. Fashioned out of micro-blasted and polished ceramic, it is fully rendered in black with the exception of an impressively detailed, gold-plated miniature snake coiling around the counters of its sapphire dial. The openworked hands and markers are finished in matching golden colour, and the Hublot logo is featured on the crystal. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

The irresistibly attractive stainless steel Patek Philippe 5935A
As the Sun begins to lose its intensity and temperatures drop, autumn brings us the beautiful spectacle of changing leaf colours. It looks like Patek Philippe has taken inspiration from the warm, golden leaves for its latest edition of the World Time Flyback Chronograph reference 5935A. Introduced in 2016, Patek's signature World Time complication (developed by Louis Cottier) was combined with a chronograph offering a rich demonstration of watchmaking prowess and user-friendliness. Offered in white gold and platinum with blue and green dials, the latest model is the first stainless steel version of this icon coupled with a gorgeous salmon dial with a carbon motif.Although the specifications are almost identical to former editions, the new stainless steel case of the 5935 is likely to make this an even more sought-after watch. Measuring 41mm across with a height of 12.75mm and 30m water resistance, the steel case is entirely polished and features the chronograph pushers on the right and

Testing the Oris Aquis Depth Gauge - Underwater Testing Video - Monochrome Watches
Back in February of this year we already showed you, what is probably the most simple yet smart mechanical depth gauge in a dive watch. Ever. Period. The Oris Aquis Depth Gauge features a brilliantly simple glass tube with one opening that allows water to enter. How far the water penetrates in the tube, depends on the pressure and thus on the depth. Simple as that, but does it really work?That’s a question that our new partners from Chronos / Watch Time also asked themselves. They had the chance to test the Oris Aquis Depth Gauge in its natural habitat and recorded a video (see above) of that test. Naturally we already explained every technical detail of this brilliant dive watch – check here for the full explanation -, but these test results complete the picture that we have of it. Since the video is in German, we will translate the findings for you. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

First Look: The Tissot PRX 40 Powermatic 80 with Gradient Dials or in Full Forged Carbon
One of the Swiss watch industry’s main successes from recent years, and Tissot‘s star collection, the PRX range has become a true hit since its inaugural release in 2021. Since then, this collection has been drastically enlarged to offer more movements, more colours, more materials, more straps and more dimensions. While we thought the mint green or ice blue editions would fulfil our needs for funky colours, the Tissot PRX is back this year with original gradient dials. And that’s not all, as Tissot also releases an unexpected, higher-end version with bold looks: the PRX Forged Carbon.?In only three years, the Tissot PRX has become a solid collection with countless options to choose from. First, it is available in two sizes – 40mm and 35mm – with a choice of an automatic movement (Powermatic 80) or a quartz movement. In addition, there’s also the PRX Automatic Chronograph with a 42mm case. To make things even more complete, the PRX comes in a wide ra