Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Calibre 321 Steel - Review, Price
Let’s get straight to the point: the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Calibre 321 in steel is THE ultimate Speedmaster. Period! Whether for its design, its accuracy, the level of details, the overall execution, the historical relevance and, of course, its absolutely superb movement, it has it all. When it was officially revealed, we knew Omega had created a real showstopper, a watch that was destined to become a success. Still, we wanted to confirm all of these statements by putting the watch to a test, on the wrist – and, let’s be honest, we also wanted to enjoy it for ourselves, even for a short period of time. So, fasten your spacesuit and let’s have a close look at the Speedmaster Moonwatch Calibre 321.BackgroundBefore we move on to the ins and outs of this Speedmaster Calibre 321, we have to return to early 2019, when Omega announced that it was working on a recreation of the legendary movement that was found in the case of all early Speedmasters – from 19

Meet The Makers - Casa Fagliano, Boot-Maker And Strap-Maker for Jaeger-LeCoultre
There are many reasons we love watches. For some it's their design, for others it's their historical significance. What really caught my imagination, when I received my grandfather's 1960s Omega Constellation on my 21st birthday, was that somebody had actually sat at a workbench and assembled this micro-machine by hand. It blew my mind. Since then I've had an unrelenting appreciation for all things made by hand. My admiration only grew, as we dive deeper into a digital world where more often than not we can do things quicker and cheaper. But artisans do things for the passion, not the speed or price. They opt to do it the way it's always been done for the pride in the work. And I love that. In the first instalment of our new series: Meet The Makers, I had the privilege of sitting down with the man at the helm of legendary Argentina bootmaker, Germ¨¢n Fagliano. Enjoy.Can you tell us little about Fagliano and your history as a maker?Our Family comes from Cuneo, in the Piedmont?region (nor

Roger Smith Tourbillon Commission No 4 - Monochrome Watches
There are not many watchmakers who create timepieces like in the old days; everything hand-made. One of the best examples is Roger Smith who recently finished another commissioned timepiece with a tourbillon.?Here on Monochrome we wrote more about Roger Smith, because Roger Smith is all about the true watchmaker’s art. We could try to introduce him to you, but he did this himself in the best possible way. For this spectrum of the horological world, you don’t simply go to a boutique and buy one. No, this takes time and appreciation of this fine craft of hand-making timepieces. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Because of this Roger Smith makes less than 12 pieces in one year. Everything is hand-made, engineered and produced in-house. Many brands use the same terminology, however an in-house produced watch from most brands means something completely

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

Hands-On: The Edouard Koehn World Heritage II, a Rare WorldTimer with Alarm
Operating out of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, for several years now, the brand Edouard Koehn carries four distinct collections. Of particular interest is the model introduced in 2021 as part of the World Heritage line, blending two practical complications: world time and alarm functions. While several mechanical watches offer combinations of an alarm with a GMT or dual time display, the fusion of alarm and world time is a rarity in the horological world. In 2023, Edouard Koehn introduced a limited edition World Heritage II series, maintaining the same concept and underlying movement while offering a fresh presentation for enthusiasts to explore; we had a hands-on experience, and here are our impressions.First, a few words about the name. Edouard Koehn (1839-1908) was a watchmaker and at one time the co-owner of Patek, Philippe & Cie (a specialist of world time watches) A name with roots tracing back to the 19th century, it resurfaced in the modern watchmaking scene in 2020 thank