Editorial – Second-Hand Can No Longer Be Ignored By Watch Brands

With the development of e-commerce and as the trend for vintage watches consolidates, the market for second-hand luxury watches is growing fast. A survey by the Boston Consulting Group published in September 2020 reveals that “the market for secondhand hard luxury items – primarily watches and jewellery – is worth about €21 billion worldwide and […]

3 years ago

News – Omega Watches Launches Its Online Boutique in Europe

In tune with the times – and also with the current situation, with most brick-and-mortar shops closed – Omega goes digital and now offers the possibility for European collectors to purchase most of its watches online, via a newly opened boutique on its official website. This means that you can now order your Speedy or […]

4 years ago

In-Depth – The Effects of Coronavirus on the Online Watch Market and Prices of Sought-After Steel Watches

There’s no denying the current situation and, as a consequence, its effects on the global economy. Certainly, this is nothing compared to health issues caused by Coronavirus, but still far from insignificant. Gross domestic product, employment (and therefore consumption) and financial markets are under severe strain. Key luxury markets around the world are affected, and […]

4 years ago

Buying Guide – Online Watch Shopping While the Confinement Lasts – Part 2

A few days ago we gave a big shout-out to some of our friends who also run online watch magazines. However, the online world for watch shopping offers much more choice! Now that you’re (most likely) in confinement – hopefully well and healthy – you can still buy watches and have them delivered to your […]

4 years ago

Buying Guide – Online Watch Shopping While the Confinement Lasts

Team MONOCHROME is working from home. This is our regular work mode since we’re spread all over Europe (and one in the US), but the way we work has been heavily affected. The closure of manufactures means less access to new watches to photograph and review.  All my trips to watch events/launches to shoot new […]

4 years ago