Ace Juwelers online - Monochrome Watches
Some of you guys might already know Ace Jewelers in Amsterdam. It’s an Authorised Dealer of brands like IWC, Longines, TAG Heuer, Breitling, Omega, Oris and many more. Ace Jewelers has three shops in the centre of Amsterdam and always offers a warm welcome and time to share the passion for fine watches. Today Ace Juwelers opened a new shop… on the internet! Yes, Ace Juwelers starts doing business on the world wide web.From my point of view this is a logical choice and i think many customers welcome this addition to the retail channel of an AD. Not only for buying a new watch, if you already know what you want, but also for buying a new OEM strap for your watch!I don’t know any other authorised dealer with a webshop as well, but i think many will follow the example Ace Juwelers sets today. There are of course many place on the internet where you can buy wristwatches of every possible brand. But these places are the so called grey market dealers or dealers in used watch

Buying Guide - The best pilots watches of 2022
As the year comes to a close, you’re used to us reflecting on what we’ve seen and handled over these past 12 months. And it has been a lot, obviously. But scoping out the best watches in specific categories is not always easy. There might not have been that many novelties or simply an abundance of them. Or perhaps the novelties didn’t leave a lasting impression. One category that is never short of news is the class of pilot’s watches. This ever-popular style remains a much-loved theme to play around with for many brands, especially those with a long history in the field of aviation-inspired watchmaking. With that in mind, let’s wing through our selection of the Best Pilot Watches of 2022.IWC Pilot’s Chronograph 41 TOP GUN CerataniumRight out of the gates, it’s impossible to ignore IWC’s legacy when it comes to pilot’s watches. The brand has built a genuine legacy around the theme, which comes in many forms. From ultra-legible and to

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Pink Gold & Blue Dial
This latest version of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph in a pink gold case with a blue dial exudes a warmer and more luxurious vibe than other models in the current line-up. Admittedly, there is another pink gold model in the collection, but it has a more demure silver dial and just two strap options. This stunning Overseas Chronograph comes with?Vacheron Constantin‘s impressively finished bracelet in solid pink gold and two additional straps allowing you to dress it up or down, according to the occasion. Equipped with the in-house integrated chronograph calibre 5200, this 2022 Overseas Chronograph retains all the specifications of former models but cuts a dash in its handsome pink gold and navy suit.Third GenerationVacheron’s Overseas collection has a fascinating history. When it surfaced in 1977 for the brand’s 222 anniversary, it quickly established itself as the third member of the holy trinity of luxury sports watches (AP and PP). You can read all ab

Patek Philippe Chrono 7150/250R - A True PP Chronograph To Conquer Womens Hearts - Monochrome Watches
Patek Philippe has a flair for making complications look beautiful, on every level. With almost 180-years' experience under its belt, the brand's talent for ensuring that the exterior of the watch is as beautiful as its interior is legendary. The new ladies' Chronograph, Ref. 7150/250R, is the only women's chronograph in Patek's current line-up and combines the prowess of a first-class chronograph movement with the refined craftsmanship and elegant aesthetics we associate with the Genevan powerhouse of some of the world's most refined and sought-after watches.2009 was a landmark year for women at Patek Philippe with the launch of Ref. 7071, the first chronograph conceived exclusively for women with a manufacture movement (in fact, Patek launched its first in-house hand-wound chronograph movement on a ladies’ watch…) In circulation until 2016, the manual-winding, column-wheel chronograph movement powering the Ref. 7071 is now housed in a classic round 38mm rose gold case rep

Just Because: My Lost Watch and My Endless Quest to Find a Perfect Daily Beater
We, at MONOCHROME, rarely publish so-called “guest posts” and prefer to use our Collector's Series as a platform to share our readers' adventures with a watch. Today, we had to make an exception. The reason is simple. The story was just too good to not be shared. It tells a tale about a watch, something highly personal that, in some ways, will speak to a lot of us, watch enthusiasts. This man, whom we will call “Sweeny Hands” (as he prefers to remain anonymous), spent years searching for his ideal watch. Contrary to many stories you'll hear from collectors looking for bright and shiny new complications, Sweeny's search seemed simple at first, but ended up being an almost endless, desperately impossible quest. And here's the story of his long-awaited Seiko Sea Horse 7625-8031.?Some watch collectors are dragons, hoarding the glitter for the sheer joy of sitting on it. Others are magpies, gathering a little of everything to build a nest where they feel safe. The lo