New Motorsport-Inspired Timepieces Showing That The Cars-Watches Connection is Stronger Than Ever - Monochrome Watches
As you might know, many in our team, here are MONOCHROME, are not only passionate about watches and everything related to horology, but we’re also fans of cars and motorsport. It shows, every week, in our Petrolhead Corner column. And when it comes to mixing both worlds, we usually come forward. There’s something so natural between sports cars and watches, something almost identical in these slightly outdated, rather irrelevant objects that go against the 21st-century concerns and habits. Both are often seen as toys for boys, both are mechanical, engineered, and are the topic of so many passions. And more than that, time and racing are two inseparable elements. Hence why, for as long as motorsport has existed, there have been watches involved. And the trend is certainly not slowing down, as shown by the new watches that all have in common to be linked to one side of the automotive industry. Modern or vintage, technical or elegant, track or rally… whatever you’re

Seiko Prospex Diver's 55th Anniversary 1965 Re-Creation SLA037J1 // Review
Seiko’s excellent reputation in the field of dive watches is unquestionable. We’re talking top-tier actor, member of a fine club of influencers that helped shaped what the modern dive watch is today. Yet, on the contrary to some Swiss competitors and their 1953 introductions, Seiko waited for a few more years before taking the plunge. In 1965, the Japanese manufacturer set the tone with an important watch, the “62MAS”, also known as the first professionally oriented dive watch of the brand. This year, Seiko is celebrating 55 years of “professional specifications” (pro-specs… Prospex) dive watches with a trilogy of recreations and today, we go hands-on with “the first”, the Seiko Prospex Diver’s 55th Anniversary 1965 Re-Creation SLA037J1.The 1965 Seiko 6217-8000, a.k.a 62MASKnowing Seiko’s devotion to the professional-specs dive watch, there’s no escaping the background story about the watch that started it all, the

Oris Movember 2018 Edition (Specs & Price)
For the second time this year, Oris will support Movember, a Foundation that?tackles some of the biggest health issues facing men, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. After the cool-looking Movember 2017?Divers Sixty-Five, it is time for another great vintage-inspired model to be launched. Meet the?Oris Movember 2018 Edition, a watch based on the Oris Big Crown Pointer Date?launched at Baselworld 2018.Movember Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Movember Foundation was founded in 2003 and tackles some of the biggest health issues facing men, including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Its mission is to help men live happier, healthier, longer lives and to stop them dying too young. Every November, it encourages men to grow moustaches to raise money in support of the 1,20

Hands-On Rado Captain Cook Chronograph Collection
The Captain Cook is, without a doubt, one of Rado's most emblematic watches. Named after the famous British explorer, the model was released in 1962 as a 37mm diver with a water resistance of 200 metres. Since it was relaunched in 2017, several Captain Cook models have been presented, such as the Bronze collection or the High-Tech Ceramic. Today, Rado gives us a new take on the design with a chronograph version, just after a very cool Over-Pole Limited Edition. This useful, popular complication will be welcome by the Captain Cook's fan, all the more that the case lends itself particularly well for this function.?Let’s take a closer look at the Rado Captain Cook Chronograph.This is one of the big news for Rado this year: its marine-inspired Captain Cook is now available as a chronograph. A cool addition to this emblematic collection, which already comprises watches such as the recent diver model, this new edition retains many of the classic Captain Cook's design cues. The round ca

Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers Grande Complication Bacchus
Vacheron Constantin is a veritable pioneer in horological complications and began producing complications soon after its foundation in 1755. The tradition of piling complication upon complication is alive and kicking today.?Designed to celebrate its 260th anniversary in 2015, Vacheron released ref. 57260, the most complicated pocket watch ever with a staggering 57 complications followed by the Split-Seconds Chronograph Tempo wristwatch in 2020 with 24 complications. For horophiles with deep pockets, Vacheron has a dedicated department known as Les Cabinotiers, where highly complicated watches are made on demand. It's the ultimate bespoke, made-to-measure experience for watch lovers where even the wildest dreams are translated into technical and artistic realities. The latest masterpiece to emerge from Vacheron's specialised workshop is the Grande Complication Bacchus, a unique piece with two dials and 16 complications. Lavishly decorated with hand-engraved vine leaves and ripe ruby gra