Introducing An Array of Colourful Rubber Straps For The Classic IWC Portugieser Chronograph 3716
Looking at IWC’s portfolio, the Portugieser Chronograph is, without a doubt, one of the most emblematic watches around. Now in its second generation (ref. 3716), it’s a classic with a timeless appeal. In recent years, however, the Schaffhausen-based brand expanded the collection with brighter colours and more daring styles?and even created an Individualisation Program?to create your own version. But what if you already own one and want to spice it up, or make it more summer-ready? Right in time for warmer days, IWC launches a wide range of rubber straps for the Portugieser Chronograph, in classic or original colours, to create your own personal version of the emblematic Chronograph.A watch says a lot about its owner. We all know that perfectly. It is a reflection of your personality and your lifestyle. The way you wear your watch tells even more about your activities. Changing a strap for something more personal, transforming a dress watch into a more casual timepiece, has

Tutima Tempostopp Chronograph 90th Anniversary - Baselworld 2017 Review (Specs & Price)
For one reason or another, Tutima was not part of Monochrome's team 150 meetings for Baselworld 2017. As we passed by?one of its displays however, we were captivated by a particular watch?and its movement: a bi-compax chronograph with a perfectly balanced dial?and large, optimally spaced sub-counters. We wanted to know more and we were not disappointed, as the Tutima Tempostopp deserves interest Especially when the back is revealed.The Tempostopp was?unveiled by Tutima to celebrate its 90th anniversary. Following the introduction of an in-house minute repeater in 2011 and an in-house base calibre in the Patria collection, the new T659 chronograph calibre constitutes further proof of how Tutima has invested in?its development and manufacturing capacities - and with significant results, especially when you consider how many watch brands are actually capable of developing and manufacturing chronographs in-house (spoiler alert: not many) Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Introducing: The New Longines HydroConquest GMT Collection
Launched in 2007, the HydroConquest is Longines' answer to a contemporary dive watch with all the features of a resilient 300m water-resistant diving instrument at an accessible price. Apart from its practical features for divers, for many non-professional divers, the solidity of a dive watch makes it a perfect companion for outdoor adventures. The good news is that Longines is upping the functionality of the HydroConquest with the incorporation of a practical GMT complication. With its redesigned 41mm case and bracelet and new anti-magnetic in-house calibre, the HydroConquest GMT makes its debut with four attractive dial colours.As one of Switzerland's oldest (founded in 1832) and most respected brands, it might not come as a surprise that Longines had developed a wristwatch with multiple time zone functions as early as 1925. GMT watches allow you to consult the time simultaneously in two different time zones, usually local and home time. This very watch is the spiritual inspiration b

Omega Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Co-Axial - Hands-on with live photos & price - Monochrome Watches
In terms of icons, the Omega Speedmaster is definitely a big one. If not the most iconic watch ever, it can easily be categorized as one of the 5 watches to know (and to own if you’re a collector). Of course, everyone knows about the “Moonwatch”, the Speedmaster Professional, the one that has been worn on the Moon by Buzz Aldrin and that is still in the actual Omega catalogue. However, there’s another vintage edition that should tickle your interest, the Speedmaster Mark II, a very 1970s watch that also has a link with NASA and space research. That’s the one that Omega decided to re-issue in 2014 and here is our hands-on with the modern?Omega Speedmaster Mark II Chronograph Co-Axial.Historical BackgroundWhat is the (original) Omega Speedmaster Mark II? At the end of the 1960s (in 1967 to be precise), Omega?decided to redefine the Speedmaster and to improve its resistance to extreme temperatures. NASA wanted to create the perfect?Space Watch. The goal was t

Baltic Aquascaphe Diver / Value Proposition Review (Specs & Price)
After successfully funding its first collection via Kickstarter, Baltic Watches has managed to stand the test of time and to survive this inaugural series of watches. Even better, the small concept became a brand and has started to expand its collection – and there are many more watches to come (but we can’t tell you yet…) Today, we look at what Etienne Malec has created as his second model, a great-looking, still accessible, no-nonsense tool dive watch with vintage inspiration; the Baltic Aquascaphe Diver.ConceptBaltic Watches is the brainchild of Etienne Malec, a young Frenchman who has inherited his father's passion for watches – something he shared with us already, some years ago. An avid collector, his father spent years putting together a collection of exceptional timepieces, some of which have inspired the designs of Baltic's first two models. Sadly though, Etienne's father passed away when Etienne was still quite young and so they were never able to trul