Cartier is a revered manufacturer of haute horlogerie. It is amongst three of the best-selling luxury watch brands in the world, sitting alongside the likes of Omega and Rolex. In addition to creating Geneva Seal movements, it has also mastered the art and form of crafting tourbillons and skeletonised watches that expose the high level […]
If you know your dive watch history, the name Fifty Fathoms No Rad (for no radiations) should be familiar. In fact, it should even ring the bell twice. One, when Blancpain was a supplier to the navies of numerous armed forces worldwide, with a military Fifty Fathoms delivered to the Bundeswehr, the iconic and rare “BUND […]
The Aquis Date is a versatile 300m dive watch with a solid construction, excellent legibility and handsome styling. Perfect for rugged outdoor activities but still smart enough to wear as a daily beater, the Aquis Date offers excellent value for money and is one of Oris’ best-selling models. The latest Aquis 41.5mm comes with a […]
Minase is a rather special brand, which has caught our attention here, at MONOCHROME. Not only the brand has something unique in its story and spirit, but the watches are done with a rather incredible level of execution. Specifically, the cases are some of the most complexes we’ve seen in this price range, with a […]
Last week Citizen launched something truly impressive and clearly outside of its usual comfort zone. We knew the brand was capable of upping its game when it comes to accuracy and thinness, with the Eco-Drive Caliber 0100 and its impressive precision of +/- 1 second per year. But with the “The Citizen”, the brand is […]
Oris has secured a partnership with NATO’s pilot training school based in Albacete, Spain. To mark the occasion, the brand has released a 750-piece version of its Big Crown ProPilot Day Date kitted out in a gunmetal grey case and a military green dial. Oris has been associated with the world of aviation since the […]
We often hear that the watch industry is lost in conservatism, turning around in circles, rehashing glorious vintage watches. Well, today, you won’t be able to say so. Certainly, the watch you’ll discover here isn’t for the faint-hearted, nor it will be unanimously liked. Surely it will create divisions, surely it will be seen as […]
Swiss watch brand Delbana, whose headquarters are now situated in Lengnau and linked to Delma watches, is a family-run business that has dedicated the last 90 years to making luxury watches more affordable. The release of the new Delbana Recordmaster watch is an extension of this mission – a 90-limited-edition timepiece based on an original […]
For a few years now, Hamilton has made vintage re-editions one of its specialities, becoming among the unmissable names for accessible retro-inspired watches. Often sporty, sometimes military-inspired and most of the time specialized watches with great design, the brand has recently released successful models such as the Aviation Converter collection, the Digital PSR, or the […]
If you’re a dive watch or instrument watch enthusiast, the Sinn U1 should be no stranger to you. It is indeed the brand’s signature diver-oriented model… Modern-looking, utilitarian, over-engineered and very German indeed, up to the material used for the case and bracelet. What Sinn has recently been presenting is a new edition of its […]