Imitation is the Sincerest way to get Sued! - Monochrome Watches
Readers of Monochrome are no doubt familiar with most of the major watch case/bezel/dial combinations that make-up some of the greatest and most expensive timepieces ever. You folks will also (no doubt) be familiar with the scores of companies that have popped-up over the past few years offering the taste' of those deluxe' creations with out all of the calories. The look with out the commitment of capital. Now, however, three HEAVY WEIGHT names in the horological and fashion industries are squaring off to fight over what one side will argue is an icon and what the other side will no doubt say is simply a shape. On August 13, 2013, Audemars Piguet filed suit against Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A. Inc., Tommy Hilfiger Licensing LLC, and Movado Group, Inc. and 10 unnamed individual defendants (I've got a Pound in at William Hills that one of them has a name that rhymes with Hommy Tilfiger!)Again, I rely on the deftness of the readers of Monochrome to affirm that the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, penn

The Collector's Series - Frank's classical side with the iconic Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to 1931 - Monochrome Watches
The Collector’s Series has already hosted?our dear Editor-in-Chief Frank in the past. However?until now, you probably had in mind that this Dutch guy?mainly has a?passion for independent watchmakers and superb but bold designs, knowing he owns?a?Sarpaneva Korona K1 and a?Hautlence HL Ti 01. Two watches that are not?from a?classical and old manufacture and that are not the type of timepieces?that can be called classic.?Besides talking about watches in his?job, Frank is also a total-crazy-nerd about horology?(well, he’s also a father, a husband and a hard worker…) and as every good collector, his collection is versatile. Thus, Frank?also has a more traditional, classical side. Don’t be surprised cause clearly, the watch he owns?can easily bear the “icon” title. Here is the story of Frank and his understated, dressy and so desirable?Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute to 1931.Frank, what is it about JLC that stole your heart? Ad - Scroll to cont

IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition 150 years Pre-SIHH 2018 - Hands-On (Specs & Price)
Today is the opening of the Pre-SIHH season for IWC, meaning that some novelties are to be expected. The theme for this year will be the 150th anniversary of the Schaffhausen-based brand. A very special year indeed, which will be celebrated with no less than 27 limited-edition models. Among the 4 watches to be unveiled prior to the Geneva show is a completely original watch, a vintage reedition, not of a famed 1960s piece but based on one of the most iconic pocket-watches ever manufactured by IWC, the?Pallweber. Here is the?IWC Tribute to Pallweber Edition 150 years, With Digital Hours and Minute display.The 4 Pre-SIHH 2018 novelties presented by IWC – Hands-On with the 3 other watches not included in this article will follow later Ad - Scroll to continue with article In 2018, IWC will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its inception.?In 1868, an American

SIHH update - IWC - Monochrome Watches
IWC releases a lot of new watches this year. An all new Aquatimer line, a new Big Ingenieur and Big Pilot, new Da Vinci and the last year released vintage collection is now available in rose gold. And finally the long awaited Deep Two.After the Deep One high-end divewatches with a mechanical depth gauge where simply not available for a long time. Panerai and Jaeger-LeCoultre both released a divewatch with a depth gauge, however the one Panerai introduced in the PAM 307 is not a mechanical depth gauge! Ad - Scroll to continue with article Last year i wrote about two IWC divewatches, the titanium Aquatimer 2000 and the Deep One. I guess IWC has created a new way to measure the depth, because the technique used in the Deep One depth gauge was probably not the best choice.Unfortunately i have no technical information about the Deep Two, except some simple specificat

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m "Commander's Watch" Limited Edition James Bond 007
The James Bond 007 and Omega Watches connection really doesn’t require?another explanation – although?if you do need to know more about it, check our in-depth article. For more than?20 years, the Swiss watchmaker has supplied?the world’s most famous secret agent with his Seamaster watches, and managed to give?this accessory an important status, becoming a movie character in?its own right. This year, inspired by Bond’s rank and regalia, Omega?has created the Seamaster Diver 300m?Commander's Watch.Background – The Omega / 007 connectionBack in 1995, with GoldenEye, James Bond made a strong comeback on cinema screens worldwide, giving the series a fresh start. Starring?in the movie as Bond was Pierce Brosnan, and on his wrist was a watch that would become a modern icon, the Seamaster Diver 300m. The combination of its blue dial and bezel, its toolish style and distinctive bracelet created a watch which was instantly recognizable by the masses. More than just