Introducing the MB&F HMX for the 10th anniversary of the brand (Specs & price) - Monochrome-Watches
It’s 10 years already that MB&F – meaning Max Busser and his friends – have been creating incredible horological machines. We say machines and not watches, simply because what they have done is far from traditional watchmaking. MB&F in only 10 short years have become one of the main and most active independent watchmakers, MB&F never cease to surprises us with their bold, unusual and unique timepieces. 10 years that has to be celebrated - but not with what people expect from them. Instead of introducing the most complicated / expensive commemorative watch possible, MB&F intends to say thank you' to collectors by revealing?the cheapest horological machine ever, the?MB&F HMX.10 years of MB&F – a brief retrospectiveBefore founding MB&F, Max Busser was already an influent man in the watchmaking industry, as he was?managing director at Harry Winston. He created the concept of the Opus series, watches that were resulting from partnership wi

Patek Philippe Chronograph 5172G (History, Live Pics, Specs & Price)
Patek – Hand-Wound – Chronograph: three words that give you an immediate indication of what to expect. Classic, iconic, timeless, desirable, historic. This watch, a manual-winding chronograph by Patek, is a perfect example of the grail watch for many collectors. So, you can imagine that when it comes to replacing it, the brand simply cannot afford to make mistakes. And since there’s a new watch in the lineage, it is time to answer the question: what are our impressions of Patek Philippe’s new Hand-Wound Chronograph, the 5172G??BackgroundThe classic, high-end chronograph (without additional complications) is one of the most representative watches of Patek’s savoir-faire, a compendium of the elegance, restrained attitude and timeless look for which the brand is famous. This type of watch feels so familiar that you get the feeling that it has always been represented in Patek’s collections… But you’d be wrong!A steel example of a Patek Philip

Buying Guide - Best of Pilot's Watches presented in 2021
This year has been an incredible year for many reasons. We've seen some fantastic new watches as brands adapt to the pandemic and embrace new business practices. With this in mind, we continue our retrospective of 2021, even though we still have a few weeks left in the year. Once again, MONOCHROME's editorial team has cast their votes to determine our favourite pilot's watches of the year. And the results are a pretty exciting mix of aviation-inspired pieces.Editor's note: this list reflects the preferences of MONCHROME's editorial team and results from an internal vote. This list is, of course, non-exhaustive and remains subjective. If there are other pilot's watches launched in 2021 that made an impression on you, feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comment section.Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Red Radar CeramicWe kick things off with a watch by Bell & Ross, a brand forever linked to pilot instruments since its inception in 1994. The iconic square case of the BR 03 collect

2022-2023 Naoya Hida Collection, With 3rd-Gen Case
The world of watches and watchmaking in general isn’t limited to a small portion of the Swiss Jura mountains. In this respect, Japan is a country with a solid watch culture and a strong industry, gathering some of the most important brands around, such as Seiko (and all of its sub-brands) and Citizen. There’s also a highly impressive independent watchmaking scene to be explored in Japan. One of the most respected indies is, without a doubt, Naoya Hida. And today, it launches its 2022-2023 collection, featuring the 3rd generation case and new designs… with no fewer than 5 new references.?Naoya Hida is a relatively young brand, based in Tokyo, Japan. As explained in our article on the Type3A Moon Phase here, it was founded in 2018 by Mr Naoya Hida, and has followed a strict principle; offer high-end watches in very limited numbers, with a consistent design. Mr Naoya Hida served as a representative for F.P. Journe and Ralph Lauren's watches and jewellery.?Later, in 2020,

Weekly Watch Photo - Bremont North Sea Supermarine 500 - Monochrome Watches
Bremont has been launching several new limited editions lately, most of them haven’t been announced officially and will probably not be officially announced… except on the Bremont forum ALT1TUDE.?One of these watches is the North Sea SM500, a limited edition, which is by the way the first non-military special project from Bremont.?The North Sea SM500 is variation of the Bremont Supermarine 500 that we reviewed a while ago. A stunning dive watch with impressive specifications! Ad - Scroll to continue with article The North Sea SM500?is exclusively for pre-authorised North Sea Diver personnel only. So there’s no change for us mere mortals to get our hands on one and besides that the North Sea SM500 is sold out already. Maybe the only chance will be the second hand market. The Bremont forum ALT1TUDE has its own sales corner, which is actually quit