Hands-On: The New Hublot Big Bang MP-13 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Bi-Retrograde
MP at Hublot is shorthand for Masterpiece and is the venue where some of the most outlandish designs and daring horological concoctions congregate. The latest member of the MP club is the Hublot Big Bang MP-13, a limited edition of 50 numbered pieces conceived as exclusive collector’s trophies. Housed in an unusual-shaped 44mm brushed titanium case, the mechanical spectacle provided by a double-axis tourbillon and bi-retrograde hours and minutes underscores Hublot’s in-house capabilities as a purveyor of highly complex movements.Unusual shapeThe titanium case, which many fans of the brand will identify with the MP-09 Bi-Axial Tourbillon of 2017, measures 44mm and has a thickness of 16.7mm. Decorated with sleek satin-brushed surfaces and polished bevels, the complex case construction case respects specific design codes of the Big Bang with its protective lateral rubber inserts and signature H-shaped functional screws on the bezel, reduced from five to six. The reason there a

Must Read - Thierry Stern On Why Stopping Patek Philippe Nautilus 5711
Most readers of MONOCHROME are well aware that Patek Philippe’s most desirable (sought-after) model, the classic time-and-date stainless steel Nautilus 5711, will be discontinued in a few months. While the brand didn’t officially communicate anything on this topic yet (it was known through the indiscretion of a retailer), Patek’s President Thierry Stern has decided to clarify this situation by giving his official statement regarding the discontinuation of the 5711 in an interview with Swiss newspaper Neuen Zurcher Zeitung. But there’s more to the conversation than just that, as he also shares a few ideas of what to expect for the future of the Nautilus… because the luxury sports watch isn’t dead, far from that.?Thierry Stern on speculators “I can’t fight that anyway”Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe (photo by Patek Philippe)In the interview, Mr Stern (President of the company) first explains why Patek Philippe decided to st

Watch of the year - Monochrome Watches
Like every year, Timezone held an election for the watch of the year. The forums moderators made a selection of 6 ultimate watches, released in 2008, and the ultimate choice is made by the forum member’s votes. The six selected watches where the Blancpain Carrousel Volant Une Minute, F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain, Jaeger LeCoultre Reverso Gyro Tourbillon 2, Sea-Dweller Deep Sea, Seiko Credor ‘Torque Return’ Spring Drive and the Vacheron Constantin Quai de I’lle.This years winner features a revolutionairy chronograph, the first mechanical chronograph to measure elepsed time to 1/100th of a second!F.P. Journe Centigraphe Souverain Ad - Scroll to continue with article F.P. Journe Centigraphe SouverainThe flying seconds hand at 10 o’clock goes around the subdial in one second against a scale marked in hundredths of a second. On th

Oris Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5mm (Specs & Price)
The Aquis is, without doubt, one of the most accomplished and acclaimed collections by Oris. A modern, robust and well-equipped dive watch, it has long been available with an outsourced automatic movement by Sellita. Yet, Oris had different plans and recently introduced a manufacture movement to offer watch enthusiasts more power, higher accuracy, more reliability and magnetic resistance. This engine, the Calibre 400, was first introduced in late 2020 into the larger 43.5mm edition of the Aquis. And now, for 2021, it finds its way in a more compact edition of this watch inside the Aquis Date Calibre 400 41.5mm Collection, in three different colours.At first, not much appears to have changed with these new models. The Aquis Date remains almost identical visually. A watch that has been in the collection for many years, it was revamped in 2017 with a slightly more refined and modernised design. Originally offered in a relatively large case of 43.5mm, followed by a 39.5mm edition, last yea

First Look: The Punchy Pink Louis Erard Regulator x Sylvie Fleury
Under Manuel Emch's capable and creative leadership, Louis Erard has evolved from relative obscurity to become an exciting player on the watch scene, offering original timepieces by contemporary artists, designers and watchmakers. However, what makes Louis Erard's doubly attractive is the combination of original content with accessible prices. The notion that a handcrafted Grand Feu enamel dial is the prerogative of top-tier, outlandishly expensive brands is turned upside down at Louis Erard, effectively democratising the watch scene by bringing quality goods to more people at fair prices. Kicking off 2025 with a bold punch of colour, Louis Erard presents its latest collaboration watch with contemporary Swiss artist Sylvie Fleury.Once again, Louis Erard's Regulator watch has been singled out for the collaboration. Paradoxically, the old-school layout of 18th-century master or regulator clocks, with their separation of minutes, hours and seconds, is the most popular model for collaborat