Buying Guide - 10 Of The Most Iconic Chronographs You Can Buy In 2018
The chronograph is one of the most popular complications today. It is even more than a complication and has become a watch category in itself. It is stylish, practical and boasts a serious amount of technical complexity. For watch connoisseurs, there aren't many experiences that are as rewarding as pressing the pushers of a stopwatch or admiring the intricacies of a fine manual-winding column wheel chronograph. Moreover, its important role in watch history, along with the sports and lifestyle associated with the chronograph,?are?all part of its universal appeal.Here are 10 of the most iconic chronographs (stopwatches that have set new standards and that have stood the test of time) that you can buy in 2018. Of course, you'll have your own thoughts on this, so do not hesitate to give us your top 10 most iconic chronographs that can be bought today in the comment section below! Ad - Scroll to continue with article

A Collected Man to Sell Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie
Monsieur Dufour, as I like to call him, is one of the most revered watchmakers of Switzerland. Sort of a legend of the independent watchmaking scene, a person who’s capable of manufacturing some of the most refined movements you’ll ever come to see… And a man with very limited production. Of course, this combination of desirability and rarity already had its effect on the prices of Philippe Dufour’s watches, since a Simplicity can reach over USD 1 Million, and even more for a Duality. But what has just surfaced today is even more exclusive, being one of the rarest and most complex modern watches; one of the 8 Philippe Dufour Grande et Petite Sonnerie wristwatches ever made. And A Collected Man, the London-based online platform specialized in high-end watches, has listed this example for public sale at… USD?7.63 million. And that could become a new world record.If the Simplicity can be seen as the purest expression of Dufour’s talent, and the Duality

Hanhart Pioneer Monocontrol - The epitome of Coolness - Full Review (history, live photos, specs & price) - Monochrome-Watches
One of the most enduring traits in the watch industry in recent years is the New-retro design. This principle is the tendency to create something new that is not exactly new but rather follows the past. This industrial/marketing strategy balances in most cases innovation and tradition. The historical heritage of a product is fused with new materials and modern construction in order to create something desirable which possess a different aura, perhaps more refined and romantic. As everything in life, this strategy has its pros and cons while we can often witness companies trying to create a product of this kind out of thin air. In our case we will review a very important military chronograph with unmistakable originality. Almost every watch company today has an offering of a pilot’s chronograph. However, few designs have the pedigree of the one we will review. Hanhart is a company that still produces its iconic flieger chronographs with modern materials and calibres, thus potentia

Hands-On - The Garrick S1 Prototype With Skeletonized Dial (Specs & Price)
For the last few years, we've been hearing about the so-called “resurgence” of British watchmaking. Run by passionate Brits with a strong streak of defiance, these small independent brands are (very) slowly but surely gaining a foothold in the market and proving they have what it takes to stick around for a while. One such brand, which we've written about several times before on MONOCHROME, is Garrick (you can find all past coverage here.) Today, we're taking a closer look at the S1, the latest model from the brand, or rather a prototype of it.?SalonQP 2017If you attended SalonQP this year at the Saatchi Gallery, then you likely already know it was a lacklustre event in comparison to previous years. Not only was it smaller (an entire floor smaller) but it also failed to attract the major brand names like Vacheron Constantin and Jaeger-LeCoultre, which in previous years had interactive booths set up. This seems to be part of a larger trend of big brands not finding regional

Book Patek Philippe Watches by the Patek Philippe Museum - Volume I and II - Monochrome Watches
There are books and there are BOOKS. Patek Philippe Watches Volumes I and II, made by the Patek Philippe Museum, belong to the second category. These must have' volumes for Patek aficionados weigh a respectable 6.4kg and measures approximately 295x260x85mm. Definitely something you can put as an art object on your table - and certainly a read that will teach you one thing or two about Patek Philippe, to say the least.Purpose of the bookThe book essentially is a catalogue describing the collection of Patek Philippe timepieces on display in the Patek Philippe Museum. The museum pays homage to the craftsmanship of the watchmakers of yesterday and today. The main purpose of the book is to inspire the young people of the present and the future and to encourage horological vocations and promote the progress of haute horology (citation, Mister Philippe Stern). Ad - Scroll to continue with article