A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Chronograph - Hands-on with specs & price - Monochrome Watches
In the past years we have reviewed, what we consider to be the very best and most beautiful, among chronographs. I’m talking about the A. Lange & Sohne Double Split and Datograph. Although these two chronographs are relatively ‘young’, they?are already well-known, and beloved, among collectors. Their design is iconic –?something that this German brand seems to be very good at?–?and inimitable. That’s not just because of what can be seen on the dial side, more so when turning the watch over, you peer into its beating heart you'll be greeted by a movement that is absolutely stunning. After reviewing the mighty Double Split (as it’s lovingly referred to by collectors) and the Datograph, we’re going to have a look at their little brother, the A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Chronograph.Yes, we called the 1815 Chronograph the DS and Dato’s little brother. To put things into perspective: there are 10 chronograph references in the collection

SIHH 2015 - Hands-on with the Rotonde de Cartier Grand Complication Calibre 9406MC (live photos & specs) - Monochrome Watches
Alongside the consumer oriented watches, Cartier has another field of mastering: extremely complicated watches. Just take a look at the Astrontourbillon Skeleton,?the Tank MC Skeleton, the bunch of Tourbillon, minute repeaters or perpetual calendars in the catalog. We’re far from a simple – but?highly cool – Tank or Santos. For the 2015 edition of the SIHH, Cartier comes with something truly spectacular, mixing 3 of the main complications – tourbillon, minute repeater and Perpetual calendar – in a very slim movement. Here is the?Rotonde de Cartier Grand Complication Calibre 9406MC.What we have here is haute horlogerie at its finest. Not only three of the main complications are brought together in the Rotonde de Cartier, but to the package is added a?skeletonized dial, an automatic winding ?mechanism into?a slim – 5.49mm – movement (which is, considering the level of complexity, impressive). The Rotonde de Cartier Grand Complication Calibre 9406

Richemont Group 1st Semester 2019 Results - Overall Growth, Watchmaking Maisons Remain Flat - Monochrome Watches
Switzerland-based luxury conglomerate Richemont Group has just issued its trading update for the six months ended 31 September 2019. In these unaudited consolidated results, the Group shows overall growth, however, the situation has to be nuanced: on one side, there is positive impact in the Jewelry Maisons and Online distributors, on the other, almost flat sales on the Watchmaking Maisons coupled with a difficult environment in Hong Kong – one of the Group’s main markets.While Swatch Group’s half-year report 2019 indicated a decline in sales and profitability, as well as massive inventories, main competitor Richemont still reports growth – on a group level, with sales increased by 9% at actual exchange rates to EUR 7,397 million (and by 6% at constant exchange rates). The Group shows growth in all regions, distribution channels and businesses. Still, this has to be nuanced, as the results are not homogeneous.First of all, it has to be noted that this 9% growth

7 Women Industry Insiders Pick Top Watches For Under $1,000 (for both genders) - Monochrome Watches
Just in time for the holidays, we bring you seven great watches - for men and women - under USD1,000, as selected by women insiders in the watch industry. This article was initially conceived of in response to the male-insiders-only article written in the New York Times just over a week ago. For that article, entitled A Watch With Snob Appeal for Under $1,000? Six Watch Insiders Offer Picks the author opted to inquire about top watches under $1,000 as selected by 6 different men, including our Founder, Frank Geelen. We, at MONOCHROME, wanted to hear what women have to say on that topic too. Additionally, we can bring some choices for both men and women as well - something the men really can't do.Each of the women insiders weighing in here has been covering the watch industry for anywhere from 10 to 34 years - writing for some of the most prestigious watch?and consumer magazines in the world – making each a true industry insider. It should be noted that we understand that watches

introducing: A Trio Of Evocative H Moser & Cie X Bucherer Watches
In the world of luxury watch retailers, Bucherer holds a rather special place. Not only has it been announced that has acquired the well-established watch retailer (the biggest in the world), but it also has a long history of collaborative watches. Always revolving around some kind of blue, these Bucherer limited editions can range from relatively affordable to astronomically expensive. As they share a common theme, though, the result is, more often than not, rather striking. The latest special edition pieces to be released see Bucherer return to the creativity of H. Moser & Cie?for a trilogy of watches based on the Pioneer and Endeavour Concept watches.Pioneer Tourbillon Concept AventurineThe first of the three is perhaps the most sporty of the bunch, although I wouldn’t go on a wild adventure with it. The Pioneer Tourbillon Concept Aventurine is based on a watch we’ve seen earlier this year. The rose gold and black DLC-finished titanium case holds a midnight-blue av