Revolution Online's Cartier forum started one year ago today - Monochrome Watches
Usually it’s no ‘biggy’ when a forum exists one year, however we from Monochrome have become fan of the Cartier forum at Revolution Online. To celebrate this we listed our favorite posts for you!Revolution Online’s Cartier forum is a magnificent place where you can read and learn a lot about the brand. Most people think of the Tank Francaise or Santos 100 when talking about Cartier watches, as well as old Tank ‘vermeille’. It was Cartier moderator GEO, who tought me there is soooo much more to Cartier’s watch history. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Cartier has an incredible rich history when it comes to watches. Not only the gorgeous Collection Prive Cartier Paris (or CPCP) that was replaced by the Fine Watchmaking Collection. Some even say that Cartier made the very first wrist watch ever, with the Santos Dumont.G

Chopard Happy Sport The First (Specs & Price)
At MONOCHROME, we tend to sparingly?use the word “icon” as it has become a marketing tool rather than a proper definition of the status of a model. There are, however, true icons of watchmaking, timepieces that are known far beyond the small circle of seasoned collectors. And most are, sadly maybe, watches created first for men. When it comes to feminine watches, fewer models have gained cult status, but the Chopard Happy Sport and its dancing diamonds is surely one of them. Created in 1993, its design has evolved years after years but in 2021, the brand introduces a revamped collection, which includes the?Chopard Happy Sport “The First,” limited-edition re-releases of the very first watch presented.The 1993 Chopard Happy SportThe first one, the 1993 Chopard Happy SportThe Happy Sport is the brainchild of Caroline Scheufele – now Co-President and Artistic Director of the brand – who was driven by the idea of creating a versatile watch, formal yet cas

Chelsea FC Manager Frank Lampard, his Patek Philippe watches during pre-season for the 2019/20 English Premier League - Monochrome Watches
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard achieved his dream this summer becoming the manager of Chelsea F.C, the club where he enjoyed so much success as a player. As far as watches go, Lampard is a big fan of Patek Philippe and has quite a large collection.? During pre-season, before the start of 2019/20 English Premier League campaign, Lampard has worn four different models from the brand…?Admittedly, he started off the first pre-season match wearing a Richard Mille RM011 America White DLC Black chronograph, a 30-piece limited edition. This has a flyback chronograph in addition to an annual calendar and, due to the DLC titanium case and contrasting white tachymeter bezel, has a monochromatic appearance.Photo by Charles McQuillan / Getty ImagesThe first Patek Philippe he wore was the reference 5968 Aquanaut Chronograph.? Lampard debuted the watch on its black rubber strap while he was still the manager of Derby County before becoming Chelsea's manager.? For pre-season he was wearing the wat

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute to Ref. 844 - Review, Price
This year, for the 2021 edition of Watches & Wonders, TAG Heuer has introduced a fully revamped collection for its dive watch, the Aquaracer Professional 300. Redesigned, more refined, slimmer, equipped with new dials, a new bracelet and a new bezel, it has been introduced in multiple variants as part of the permanent collection. Still, there’s more to this collection and TAG Heuer is also launching a limited edition model that pays tribute to the first diver’s watch produced by Heuer, the 1978 Heuer Monnin Reference 844. Meet the new vintage-inspired TAG Heuer Aquaracer Professional 300 Tribute to Ref. 844.The 844, Heuer's first dive watchWhile Heuer’s reputation in the field of motorsport-inspired chronographs was indisputable, Jack Heuer’s brand was simply absent in another important segment of the sports watch: diving instruments. However, by the mid-1970s, and like most other manufactures of mechanical watches, Heuer was having a tough time with the inv

Spotted: Daniel Ricciardo Wearing a Very Blue, Unknown Tudor Black Bay Ceramic
A couple of days ago, we received the news that Tudor, a brand owned by and focused on military, diving and aquatic activities, was back in motorsport. To be more precise, the brand announced joining the brand-new Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team as an official partner. Yesterday, the Red Bull-owned team unveiled the livery of its 2024 cars and official images of its drivers, Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda. And, to our surprise, something unprecedented appeared on the wrist of Daniel Ricciardo, a watch that might become the RB F1 team watch, a blue Tudor Black Bay Ceramic.? Ad - Scroll to continue with article It isn’t the first time that Tudor discreetly reveals special watches dedicated to one of the teams they sponsor. Of course, the easiest ones on the list are the two Pelagos FXD Alinghi Red Bull Racing Edition – now that we think back to