Weekly Watch Photo - Hodinkee's new design - Monochrome Watches
This Weekly Watch photo is dedicated to our friends of Hodinkee. They have been sharing the coolest watch news and the best finds of vintage watches with us for years. The other week they changed the design of the blog in a rather unusual way…. but I love it.?Like this photo that Ben Clymer, founder, owner and executive editor of Hodinkee, posted on his Facebook page. It actually says it all. Two beautiful vintage timepieces and his iPhone in the middle. And when I bought a vintage Audemars Piguet Royal Oak from the 1970’s earlier this year, I can (at least partially) blame Ben for infecting me with the vintage Royal Oak virus. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Of course I can go on about the new design or the milestone posts, but without further ado… check Hodinkee to see the newly designed website.?A tip at the hat to our friends and colle

Announcing - We're expanding and Tom Mulraney and Matthew Catellier are joining MONOCHROME - Monochrome Watches
It is with great pleasure that we welcome two gentlemen?to the Monochrome team, who will be helping us out to cover what we at Monochrome feel are great watches. The Monochrome selection so to say. Tom is Monochrome’s “man in London” and will cover everything that’s important, horologically speaking, from the UK and London in particular, while Matthew will be handling our selection of value propositions and cool Kickstarter brands.Tom Mulraney joins as Monochrome's unofficial “man in London” and will be covering everything from boutique openings, events or?in-depth hands-on reviews.?I first met Tom via email many, many years ago when we were both starting out as aspiring watch bloggers. At that time I hadn't met too many watch nuts from Down Under but I am pleased to say our paths have crossed many times since over the years, most often during the madness that is Baselworld. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

First Look: The New Sporty Certina DS-7 Chrono Auto
Last year, Certina ventured into the popular 1970s-inspired integrated-bracelet sports watch category. In this space, fellow Swatch Group brand Tissot has made waves with its highly successful and accessible PRX series. While the 2023 Certina DS-7 Powermatic 80 models offer a simple time-and-date functionality, they bring a more contemporary, slimmer, and less angular design, setting them apart from the PRX collection – though there’s no need to pit the two lines against each other. The distinction becomes even clearer with the introduction of the DS-7 Chrono Auto line. The new Certina chronograph leans more towards the sporty and robust modern aesthetic the brand is known for rather than a totally vintage-inspired look. However, tasteful retro elements are still present, adding a subtle nostalgic touch. The new Certina DS-7 Chrono Auto comes in a 42mm stainless steel case, offering 100m of water resistance. It features a slim tachymeter bezel and sap

Weekly Watch Photo - Tudor Submariner ref.7928 - Monochrome Watches
The last few years,?vintage?Tudor Submariners are becoming more popular amongst watch collectors. This Submariner ref.7928 is actually one of my favorite vintage dive watches and that’s a good reason to select this gorgeous photo as Monochrome’s Weekly Watch Photo. Bert, a.k.a. De Horlogefotograaf, made the photo below and I’m amazed to see?such a?remarkable composition that somehow works perfect. A watch in a pile of coffee beans might not be a classic watch photo, although seeing how beautiful the gilt dial looks between the coffe beans might just change this. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Early examples of ref. 7928 feature?a so-called?‘chapter dial’ where a inner ring is printed on the dial a few milimeters from the edge, connecting the minute markers. This particular Tudor Submariner ref. 7928 is a Mk.II with gilt track

Just Because: The Uber-Comfortable And Durable Stripa Strap
It’s not often we venture into the world of watch accessories, so when we do, you can be assured it’s a product we stand by. A couple of months ago we were approached by a man called Peter B¨¢lint Sinka, who started a company called Stripa Strap. With the clue being somewhat hidden in plain sight given the name, we are looking at yet another watch strap company. But in all honesty, I was very intrigued when I dug a little deeper and saw what was on offer. So, talking to Sinka for a bit, I ordered one, strapped it to my trusty Tudor Black Bay 79220N, and took it for a little spin! And without getting ahead of myself too much, I can honestly say this is the most comfortable strap I have ever experienced!Peter B¨¢lint Sinka and his wife, Klaudia Tisza, founded Stripa Strap in 2023 after spending a couple of years developing an idea into an actual product. Developing and designing something from the ground up is no easy thing and takes time, money and determination. The whole ide