Recap - The Best Watches Introduced by AUDEMARS PIGUET in 2021
In a year of transition and of mild creativity, many luxury brands have played on the safe side and released only minor new models, or simply evolutions of existing watches. Think new colours, new materials, the addition of complications, but not much was groundbreakingly new. Yet, in these days of conservatism, some brands have shown audacity and haven’t held back their launch schedule. Among them was Audemars Piguet, which has clearly been on the active side of things this year. And new models are to be seen in every collection, from the classic Royal Oak to Code 11.59, but the focus of the year has certainly been the Royal Oak Offshore range, with evolutions to be seen all over the place. Here are what the MONOCHROME team thinks are the most notable new models of Audemars Piguet in 2021.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin 15202PT Smoked GreenOne of the first watches launched by Audemars Piguet in 2021, this smoked green RO Jumbo in platinum might also be one of the most

Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Black Sandblast-Polished Ceramic // Review
If you're looking for the modern equivalent of the Royal Oak, your search should start and finish with the Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic. There, I said it. That might be a bitter pill to swallow for some watch collectors. After all, Bvlgari is (sadly and unjustifiably) still seen as a “jewellery” brand by some – but recent developments should prove them wrong. Regardless, the Octo Finissimo has repeatedly proven itself to be one of the defining watches of its generation. When others were playing it safe, Bvlgari's design team - led by the inimitable Fabrizio Buonamassa - chose to go for the kill. To create something different, and exciting, and well, beautiful. And the latest Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Black Sandblast-Polished Ceramic is here to show it. From the way it looks to the way it feels to the way it sits on the wrist, the Octo Finissimo is a watch we'll still be talking about 20, 30, even 40 years from now. Just like the Royal

Introducing The Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph (Live Pics & Price)
Roger Dubuis has developed serious connections with the automotive world. Yet, for quite a while now, the brand's collections did not include a chronograph, the quintessential motor racing complication. This is all the more surprising as Roger Dubuis has a substantial history when it comes to chronographs – from their early, classic Lemania-based chronographs to the more recent calibre RD580 or RD680. On the occasion of the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2023, Roger Dubuis unveils the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph, a model inspired by supercar engineering and infused with what the brand calls hyper horology: bold, expressive and technical watchmaking!The new flyback chronograph calibre RD780 is a concentrate of the brand's expertise: a bold design supported by high-end technical options and expert craftsmanship. In characteristic Roger Dubuis style, the mechanics had to be exposed to become an integral part of the design. The RD780 is a rare example of a dial-side chronograph

Baselworld 2019 - TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph Chronometer with Carbon Hairspring (Specs & Price)
The name Autavia first appeared during the 1930s, on dashboard instruments made by Heuer. The name was born from the contraction of AUTomobile and AVIAtion. It would later be associated with racing chronographs and iconic watches made during the 1960s and 1970s. For Baselworld 2019, TAG Heuer is launching a new Autavia. Departing from tradition, the new Autavia Isograph Chronometer is not a chronograph but boasts some convincing arguments on the mechanical side.AutaviaMost watch enthusiasts are familiar with the TAG Heuer Carrera, one of the brand's most important historical models, however, it was the Autavia that was Jack Heuer's bread and butter during the 1960s, 1970s and even in the early 1980s. It was also the very first wristwatch that Jack Heuer, at the age of 30, created for the company. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The original Autavia was a da

In-Depth: Diving with the New ZRC Grands Fonds Heterium
ZRC is a Swiss brand that seems to live on the shadowy periphery of the watch world. Despite being founded over 120 years ago, I can count the times they have come up in casual watch conversations on no hands. That is to say, it never happens. Even when I agreed to take this new ZRC Grands Fonds Heterium for a diving test and check it out, I was thinking to myself, “Those are the ones with the crown on the bottom right?” and “…something to do with the French Navy?” This represented my entire knowledge of the brand, so I was excited to do some research and finally learn a concrete fact or two. After digging into it, I have concluded it's a crying shame that we don’t talk about ZRC Watches more often, so hopefully we can turn over that new leaf together, starting right here and right now. Let's start with a little history.Brand HistoryFounded in 1904 in Geneva by Edmond Zuccolo and Joseph Rochet, ZRC spent their early years as a purveyor of chains for