Pre SIHH 2012 - Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Openworked Extra-Thin 40th Anniversary - Monochrome Watches
Next year the Audemars Piguet will celebrate the 40 anniversary of the Royal Oak, that was designed in by the late Gerald Genta in 1972.?To celebrate this anniversary in due style, the Audemars Piguet now unveils the Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak, a platinum anniversary edition, limited series of just 40.The first Royal Oak, launched in 1972, was not just another watch. The Royal Oak was the world’s first luxury sports watch and set a trend that was followed by others. During the past 40 year, the Royal Oak has left an?indelible imprint on the history of Audemars Piguet and actually on the entire watch industry. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The 39 mm diameter of this Openworked Extra-Thin Royal Oak is identical to that of the 1972 Royal Oak. Considered outsized and extravagant at the time of its launch, it shaped the trend for larger watches and

Announcing: Dubai Watch Week Returns Bigger Than Ever in November 2023
One of the key events in the region and in the global watch calendar, Dubai Watch Week is held every other year. Having attended the previous edition, I had a truly memorable time there, so don't miss out on this instalment! Organized Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Watch Week will reconvene for its 6th edition from 16th to 20th November 2023 at The Gate, a venue with over 100,000sqm in the heart of Dubai's financial district. The event keeps gaining importance with 55 watch brands, the highest participation to date!Founded in 2015 by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons and organized every other year, Dubai Watch Week is a true highlight of the watch industry's calendar: exclusive, relaxed, experiential, entertaining and educational at the same time. This unique take on the watch salon has become an important platform for brands to launch new products and present limited editions. Opened to the public, providing guests with remarkable

Patek Philippe 5320g Perpetual Calendar - Review (Specs & Price)
At Baselworld this year, Patek Philippe once again introduced a surprising watch, a piece with a unique look and a clear vintage inspiration – without mentioning a case to die for. For a few years now, Patek?has accustomed us with a certain creativity, with watches that go out of the brand’s comfort zone (see for instance the controversial Calatrava Pilot 5524 or the Annual Calendar 5960A in steel). The?5320g Perpetual Calendar is amongst these special watches, even if here, it?prompted a unanimously positive response. Today, we take a closer look at this vintage/military-inspired piece and also to the different watches that inspired its creation.Various vintage inspiration to create a unique watchBefore looking at the?Patek Philippe 5320g Perpetual Calendar in detail, we have to understand where it comes from. Indeed, this watch is a contemporary creation and not a proper re-edition of one single vintage model. Yet, several of its key elements have been designed after some

First Look: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds on Pink Gold Milanese Bracelet
This year at Watches and Wonders 2025, Jaeger-LeCoultre's emblematic Reverso, a timeless timepiece dating back to 1931 – as we explained in this in-depth article – will have its moment. Indeed, the brand is focusing entirely on its icon, and with some handsome new releases. In 2023, the slimmer pink gold Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds models, featuring silver, black, or burgundy sunray-brushed dials, got plenty of attention, yet the latest interpretation with a pink gold Milanese bracelet and tone-on-tone dial is a true standout, effortlessly winning the beauty contest.The new Reverso Tribute Monoface Small Seconds is a vision of restrained boldness, blending modern refinement with the elegance that has defined the Reverso for nearly a century. – and a bit of bling. Its polished pink gold case, adorned with the signature gadroons, measures 45.6mm by 27.4mm with a sleek 7.56 mm profile. While the reverse side offers ample space for personalisation, the purity o

Machiel Hulsman Redefines "Bespoke" - Meet the First Entirely Handmade Dutch Wristwatch - Monochrome Watches
I’m thrilled to announce this news. Machiel Hulsman, former IT consultant turned watchmaker, has created the very first entirely handmade wristwatch from the Netherlands. We have the legacy of Christiaan Huygens, the inventor of the pendulum clock, Christiaan van der Klaauw, a watch and clockmaker who created the smallest planetarium (in a wristwatch), and the horological brothers Bart and Tim Gronefeld, who have won prestigious GPHG prizes on two occasions. And now, finally, a watch entirely made in the Netherlands. Five years ago Hulsman quit his job and started making his first wristwatch. From scratch! No existing movement, no third-party parts, everything is made in his own small atelier by hand. In these five years, he has learned everything about watchmaking and completed the first fully Dutch handmade wristwatch, the Marie-Elise.When I started MONOCHROME, more than ten years ago, the Netherlands felt like a watchmaking desert. High-end watchmaking was not something you as