Introducing: The AP Code 11.59 Flying Tourbillon Chronograph in new Shades of Grey
Introduced in 2020, a year after the debut of the Code 11.59 by Audemars Piguet collection, the Flying Tourbillon Chronograph's combination of two complications with an openworked dial was designed to showcase the brand's high-end watchmaking skills. The latest iteration of this model comes in a two-tone white gold and black ceramic case and an openworked dial in different shades of grey.?Like all Code 11.59 pieces, the 41mm case with its 13.8mm thickness is more complex than meets the eye. Paying tribute to the iconic profile of the Royal Oak, the middle case is octagonal. In this new edition, the case middle is crafted in sleek, high-tech black ceramic with a satin-brushed finish executed by hand. The extra-thin round bezel, the stylised and hollowed lugs surmounting the case, the pushers and the crown are white gold with brushed surfaces and polished bevels. For a sportier attitude, the crown has a black ceramic grip, and the strap is dark grey and rubber-coated with a textile patte

Time flows by. With the HYT H1 - Monochrome Watches
Generally, fluids and watches don't mix that well. Most watch manufacturers go to great lengths to keep out stuff like water, resulting in some pretty impressive diver watches over the years.The idea of using a liquid inside a watch isn't new. Diver watches often use silicon oil to cope with the pressures under extreme conditions. Besides that, we've seen the Concord C1 Quantum Gravity which uses a fluid cell as a power reserve indicator. HYT however, took it to the next level, incorporating fluids into telling time! Ad - Scroll to continue with article The HYT brand is headed by Vincent Perriard, who in recent years was involved with aforementioned Concord, Hamilton, Technomarine and Audemars Piguet to name a few. Vincent and his crack team of hydromechanical horologists have come up with an extraordinary timepiece, dubbed the H1. The H1 was first shown to the

First Look: The 38mm Hublot Big Bang Integrated Time Only Collection
Following decades of Big Bang domination in extravagant, angular cases in all shapes and sizes, in 2020, Hublot introduced its first Big Bang with a fully integrated metal bracelet. Known as the Big Bang Integrated because of its integrated bracelet and materials, we’ve already seen?40mm cases with openworked dials, and time-and-date displays. Going back to its roots, the latest Big Bang Integrated sub-collection debuts in a more compact, unisex 38mm case with closed dials, represented by six models in titanium, King Gold and ceramic.Described by CEO Ricardo Guadalupe as a “classic”, the Big Bang Integrated 38mm is closer in spirit to the Classic Fusion forefather that put Hublot on the map in the mid-1980s and inspired the birth of the Big Bang in 2005. While its dimensions are more compact, the Big Bang Integrated is still a Big Bang through and through with its resilient 100m water-resistant case, its rubber composite insert sandwiched between the case middle and b

Interview: Italian Watchmaker Marc & Darno And A Fascination For Astronomy
It’s no secret that the MONOCHROME editorial Team loves independent watchmakers, as it’s one of the very reasons we exist in the first place. Although we often gravitate towards the better-known names like Dufour, Voutilainen, Moser and MB&F, there’s a host of indies waiting to be discovered. In a quest to bring you new and exciting stories from all over the world, we’ve been to South Korea, India, Australia, Canada, Germany and beyond. Today, though, we make a stop in Italy to bring you the story of Marc & Darn¨° and his very intriguing astronomical watches.Robin, MONOCHROME Watches – Marc & Darn¨° Watches is an unknown name to us and many others. Can you tell us who you are and what you do? Ad - Scroll to continue with article My name is Marco Guarino, and I was born in Chieri, a city in the province of Turin, Italy, in

TAG Heuer Formula 1 x Mario Kart Limited Editions - Hands-On, Price
TAG Heuer watches, and specifically the Formula 1 collection (obviously, with such a name), are all about racing and motorsports – the sport most associated with the brand. And yes, they often are relatively serious, or at least very focused on real-world automobiles. But what about keeping the racing spirit alive and sending it to a different universe, something about fun and playful inspirations? Something that will speak to a nostalgic (or not) audience? Something about one of the most emblematic characters and video games of the last 30 years? Yes, TAG Heuer is back with Mario Kart and brings two watches that are at the same time serious, unprecedented and very fun indeed. Like it or not…This pair of Formula 1 limited editions marks the second instalment in the TAG Heuer x Mario Kart story, following last year’s TAG Heuer Connected model, which became a hit in stores and a must-have for true Mario Kart aficionados (and there are a lot of them). Now, the chips and