Eisenhowers Heuer, Jordans Datograph, Bond's Submariner... 5 Great Missing Watches
Some watches have gained true cult status, mostly because of who wore them. Notable actors, men of political and historical importance, some of the greatest pilots or even space heroes who walked on the Moon. Not only are these watches great horological objects, but their background has given them an unbeatable aura, which extends far beyond the small circle of watch enthusiasts. Some years ago, Ben Clymer of Hodinkee published a list of 12 great watches that were known to exist but that were MIA (missing in action). Since then, a couple of them have resurfaced; however, today we are going to look at five other lost watches that we’d love to see reappear.?Buzz Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission, his Speedmaster on the wrist.Many watches that have built up the reputation of a certain model have been lost. Take for instance Buzz Aldrin’s Omega Speedmaster, one of the two actual watches that gave this model its “Moonwatch” name. What about Jean-Claude Killy’

The Super-Openworked Artime ART01 Tourbillon Makes A Bold Statement
It’s tempting to delve into the detailed backgrounds of the individuals behind this independent creation, the Artime ART01 Tourbillon. Each name, obscure to the general public, speaks volumes to watch professionals and enthusiasts with a deeper knowledge of who’s who. Initially, I felt it imperative to provide profiles for each of them when tasked with writing this story. However, such information is readily available on Artime’s dedicated website and other internet resources, including reviews of the timepiece. To save you time, we’ll discuss the creators of the inaugural Artime ART01 Tourbillon as the watch prompts us to do so. And what an extraordinary watch it is.The ART01 is the inaugural creation of Artime Creations SA, conceived to showcase “the proven skills of its founders in the complete design of Haute Horlogerie creations.” The founders - Stephane Maturel, Fabrice Deschanel, Emmanuel Jutier, Manuel Thomas, Didier Bretin, and Claude Emmene

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black (Ceramic GMT) - Darker than The Deep Sea - REVIEW with live photos, specs & price - Monochrome Watches
What is the color of the deep sea? Blue? Navy?blue? No, when you reach 600 meters, the sea is black, pitch black in fact.?At this depth, everything turns dark and no color can be distinguished anymore. You probably saw?us coming with this teaser. Yes, here is it, this is the “raison d’¨ºtre” of the brand new?Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black. After the Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon, here is the full black, full ceramic Planet Ocean, the hefty, technical and robust dive watch of?the Biel-based brand. Antimagnetic, Master Chronometer certified, with GMT function, revised display and a lot of technical improvements… No more introducing words, let’s look at the?Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Deep Black – and like the Stones would say,?“No colors anymore, I want them to turn black“.This year, after focusing on the Globemaster?and?Speedmaster in 2015 and the Seamaster 300 in 2014, Omega had a strong focus on its professional dive watch,

Tudor Black Bay Ceramic Master Chronometer M79210CNU
About a week ago, Tudor, the trendy and stronger-than-ever sister-brand of , presented a new watch, the Black Bay Ceramic. While good-looking and made from a material that is a first (almost) for the brand’s successful dive watch, there is much more behind this watch than just a new look. Tudor could have stopped its development here with this new ceramic model, and it would have been fine. BUT (yes, it’s a big one), there is something under the hood that means a lot, both for Tudor, for the industry and for the Group. This watch is indeed a Master Chronometer, a watch that has been certified according to the ultra-demanding standards defined by METAS, with impressive accuracy and top-tier magnetic resistance. And that’s the first time we see this on a watch that isn’t an Omega. Today, we’ll have a look at this new Tudor Black Bay Ceramic M79210CNU, but mostly, we’ll explain what the Master Chronometer certification means.First… the watchLet

News: LVMH and TAG Heuer Become Official Partner of Formula 1 for 10 Years
While rumours had circulated for some time, the confirmation has now been made. As Formula 1 gears up to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, there's major news shaking up its sponsorship landscape. LVMH, the world's largest luxury conglomerate, has officially signed on as a Global Partner of Formula 1 in a groundbreaking 10-year deal, with what is certainly one of the most important sports sponsorship deals ever. If no figures have been disclosed, it’s reasonable to imagine a 10-figure investment over the course of this partnership. While it will bring several iconic LVMH Maisons, including Louis Vuitton and Mo?t Hennessy, into the Formula 1 spotlight, our primary focus here at MONOCHROME is, naturally, on the watchmaking aspect, especially when it comes to TAG Heuer.The agreement, set to begin in 2025, marks a significant milestone for LVMH Group, and of course TAG Heuer, a brand synonymous with motorsport heritage. The involvement of the group is obviously pivotal here and