The new Kudoke 2 Nocturne (Specs & Price)
Last year a small German brand won the Petite Aiguille category at the GPHG, a category dedicated to watches priced between CHF 4,000 and CHF 10,000. Kudoke is now introducing a new variant of its award-winning Kudoke 2, the Nocturne. The Kudoke 2 is part of the HANDwerk collection in Kudoke's line-up, together with the Kudoke 1. It is a humble yet interesting watch with some very nice touches and of course, quite a bit of hand-finishing.Watchmaker Stefan Kudoke is primarily known for his extensively skeletonized and engraved watches. Yet, the discreet and elegant HANDwerk collection, so far comprised of two different models sharing a common design-language, is not to be overlooked. Both the Kudoke 1 and Kudoke 2 have a lot going on to earn their place in the spotlight.We reviewed the Kudoke HANDwerk 1 extensively last year, which is the more traditional-looking watch of the two. A lovely 39mm wide steel case paired with a traditionally styled dial and a decorated movement inspired by

IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition Racing Green IW377726 (Specs & Price)
Do we even need to introduce the IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph anymore…? This watch certainly is amongst the most iconic pieces manufactured by the Schaffhausen-based brand and, in its modern version, sums up years of slow evolution of the Pilot’s Watch concept at IWC. Usually seen in black with a utilitarian look (under the ref. IW3777), IWC today brings a cool and unprecedented racing theme to this piece, with the new Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition Racing Green IW377726.As said, this watch needs little introduction. The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph is a classic the brand’s collection, as the entry-level chronograph and a nice alternative to the large and expensive Big Pilot’s Watch or a more masculine and slightly more complex option compared to the Mark XVIII. Indeed, it combines a standard, out-sourced chronograph movement with a larger, bolder case – without being oversized as the Big Pilot's. Ad - Scroll to continue with ar

First Look: The new Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium & Bronze Gold No-Date (incl. video)
It was only two weeks ago that Omega finally released the long-awaited watch spotted on the wrist of Daniel Craig during the Paris 2024 Olympics, the no-date edition of the emblematic Seamaster Diver 300M. While keeping the technical formula of the classic date Seamaster Diver 300M alive, these new editions – there were two, the classic black dial/bezel and a silver steel/titanium edition – somehow mixed elements of the neo-vintage SMP300 with features found on several Bond-themed watches – the NTTD and the 60 Years of Bond – which was all explained in our in-depth review. But this was not the end of the story, as Omega still had a surprise for the fans. And it’s this third version, the no-date Seamaster Diver 300M Titanium & Bronze Gold, with a green dial and bezel – and you can discover it in our latest video, together with the two classic steel versions.? So, here we are with yet another evolution of the Seamaster Diver

Seiko Mechanical Automatic (SARB033) Fully Reviewed - Monochrome Watches
Affordable luxury… An oxymoron? Probably so, but we here at Monochrome know very well that such things exist.?Seiko has become the champion of this supposedly “made-up” category. Capability-wise, we all know the folks at Seikosha can easily rival their Swiss counterparts, and the Grand Seiko is a testament to that. But to make a timepiece equally good, without the price premium that comes with it… Impossible…? Let’s find out!?The dream timepiece for us collectors will always be the very best the industry could offer. The problem is…. that changes with every purchase, or sometimes every passing week. The phrase “you know you want it” kept plaguing our minds, a syndrome that we watch nerds cannot escape from. But what if our paradigms were to shift just as mine did? What if instead of looking for the very best, I look for a timepiece that hits the sweet spot and strikes the balance between quality and price? A piece that can be worn o

Buying Guide: Ring the Bell With Five Mechanical Alarm Watches
During our very busy lives it’s very easy to be late for a meeting, to forget to top up a parking meter or even be tight on time for a departing flight. And despite the fact we have a device called a smartphone with us to set a (very intrusive) beeping alarm, how about a nice mechanical buzz on the wrist to serve as an audible and sensible reminder of a specific moment in your day? With that in mind, here’s a look at five splendid mechanical alarm watches.Vulcain CricketThe return of the Vulcain Cricket was celebrated in the watchmaking community as it meant the return of one of the most emblematic alarm watches in history. The new Cricket not only relies on the 1947 original by Vulcain for its looks but also for its mechanics. The movement that powers it, including that all-important 25-second long buzzing sound to ring the alarm, is an evolution of the original calibre used in the Cricket. The caseback also doubles as a resonator, amplifying the sound. Two sizes and sever