Recap - the best watches introduced by TUDOR in 2021
As we’re getting closer and closer to the year’s end, and probably looking to put 2021 behind us quickly for several no-need-to-mention reasons, we’re also looking back on what has been a very interesting year in watchmaking. Not only did we see a very impressive run of new watches, but several brands have seemingly stepped up their game and brought us some exciting news. New colours, new materials, entirely new models, and more. Tudor has been one of the most active brands this year and today we’re looking back at what we think are the best novelties by Tudor in 2021. And as you’d expect, there are multiple Black Bay models listed, with one obvious exception.Tudor Black Bay Chrono PandaThe first Tudor Black Bay Chrono appeared on the market in 2017 but was received with mixed emotions. This year we saw a new and improved take on the concept, in the popular Panda style (or Reverse Panda of course). The Tudor Black Bay Chrono Panda features all the hallmark

First Look: Three New Editions of the Sporty Bulgari Aluminium
The launch of the Bulgari Aluminio in 1998 flew in the face of conventional watchmaking with its unusual combination of black rubber and lightweight aluminium. With its graphic solid black and off-white livery, the Aluminio soared in popularity as an attractive, entry-level sports watch with a slick Italian soul. Marking its much-anticipated comeback in 2020, Bulgari released the Aluminium with automatic movements, an increased water-resistance of 100 metres and the signature black and off-white colour scheme that has made this watch so recognisable and popular. Today, Bulgari plays with the colour palette of the Aluminium with three equally eye-catching, unisex versions of its GMT, time-and-date and chronograph models.While the combination of rubber and aluminium might not strike us as being particularly vanguard today, back in 1998, this mix was unconventional. Admittedly, Hublot's Italian founder Carlo Crocco shocked Baselworld in 1980 with his gold watch and black rubber strap, but

Interview - The Online Watch Market - Eneuri Acosta From Hodinkee
Last but not least, to finish our series that aims at deciphering the world of online watch marketplaces, we’ve decided to talk to the leader of the pack (let’s be honest, credit where credit is due): HODINKEE. What started as a hobby and a sheer passion for watches by Ben Clymer has now grown to a large magazine and an e-commerce website focused on watches and everything related to watches – something that has generated its fair share of debate. For some, editorial and commercial activities shouldn’t coexist. So, in order to shed light on the commercial part of the equation, we leave the stage to HODINKEE’s COO,?Eneuri Acosta.Could you give us a short history of Hodinkee?HODINKEE was founded in 2008 by Ben Clymer as nothing more than a humble blog about vintage watches that he personally liked.?Ben's grandfather gifted him an Omega Speedmaster Mk40, so one day while bored at work he starting researching this watch and quickly discovered other notable and

Cvstos... interesting discussion - Monochrome Watches
After being offline for a few weeks, i am finally ready to post again. I moved to another?house and although i still don’t have an internet connection i can sometimes use a friends connection to read some forums and now post.One of the few discussions i read and enjoyed reading a lot, is the discussion about Cvstos. Cvstos is in my opinion a brand that has ‘borrowed’a lot of their inspiration from another brand, Richard Mille. While Richard Mille makes extarordinairy pieces and created a unique look for his watches, cases and movements, this relatively new comer has more or less the same look. Just have a look at these photos of Cvstos and the beautiful Richard Mille RM12… Ad - Scroll to continue with article Besides the similarities in design of the case and movement (i am not assuming their are technically of the same level!!!), they al

"The Monochrome Video Week" - Recapping Some Of Our Most-Viewed In-Depth Movies - Monochrome Watches
Today marks the final?day of?“The Monochrome Video Week”. We hope you have enjoyed watching?the in-depth movies presented this week. All of them have been filmed in our own style, by our own crew and feature subjects that we are truly passionate about;?haute-horlogerie finishing at Montblanc, 20 years of visionary?watchmaking at?URWERK, not to mention the inner-workings of two brands that are dear to our hearts, MCT Watches and Ateliers DeMonaco. Now it’s time for us to recap some of our most-viewed movies. From the conservative but oh so desirable world of A. Lange & Sohne, to an inside look at the?integrated manufacture of?Armin Strom and a headlong dive into the?creative world of MB&F and the MAD Gallery, here are five movies for the watch lovers.Montblanc –?The Patented ExoTourbillon explained by Davide CerratoIf you’ve ever wondered what a tourbillon actually?is?then this video is made for you. Follow Davide Cerrato,?Managing Director of the M