First Look – The Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force Ultimate Sapphire Purple

Armin Strom (1938) has gone down in the annals of watchmaking as a pioneer in the art of hand-skeletonisation. Now in the hands of Serge Michel and master watchmaker Claude Greisler, the independent watchmaking brand with 17 in-house calibres continues the master’s legacy of “transparent mechanics” with showstopping models like its Mirrored Force Resonance and […]

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Buying Guide – Six Watches with Very Appealing Gradient Dials

Dials can come in all sorts of colours and decorative patterns, but one specific style that always seems to stand out more is the gradient dial. Also referred to as fumé or dégradé, the concept is fairly simple. You start with a certain colour in the middle and gradually darken it towards the edge. More often […]

Buying Guide – Six Mighty Technical Watches Not Afraid to Fully Expose Themselves

It’s usually frowned upon to expose yourself in an indecent way, but when it comes to watches, it’s a different story. We genuinely get excited about seeing the intricate mechanics of a proper Haute Horlogerie timepiece dial-side, not just from the backside of a watch. Personally, I always love it when there’s more to see […]

First Look – The Armin Strom Tribute 1, now with Fumé Dials

In 2021, Armin Strom introduced a fresh collection with a sleek and contemporary design, seeking to breathe new life into and reinterpret the idea of the dress watch – the Tribute 1. The First Edition, housed in a compact and comfortable 38mm case, beautifully pushed the boundaries of traditional dress watch design as it has […]

Buying Guide – Six Watches that Double Down on the Balance Wheel

Each and every we serve up a selection of watches based on a common feature in our Buying Guide, and this week is no different. But instead of looking at elements such as colour, size, material or even type of watch (dress, sports, pilot, diver, etc.), we take a more technical approach for this instalment. […]

Hands-on – The Armin Strom One Week First Edition

During Geneva Watch Days 2023, Armin Strom unveiled a revised version of its One Week model, originally introduced over a decade ago in 2010. The One Week was notable for featuring the brand’s first proprietary movement, the ARM09, which provided a remarkable seven-day power reserve – hence its name. Armin Strom plans for this new […]

In the shop – Pre-Orders for the MONOCHROME Montre de Souscription 3 are Now Open!

Two weeks ago, we introduced MONOCHROME’s third collaboration watch, the Montre de Souscription 3. Once again celebrating the art of independent watchmaking, the MONOCHROME x ARMIN STROM Gravity Equal Force Maillechort is a discreet, warm take on a stunning watch, with our own historical take on things. Without further ado, we are pleased to announce that […]

Buying Guide – The 5 Best Watches From The Geneva Watch Days 2023

After another week of a smorgasbord of watch news presented in the heart of Geneva, it’s time to have a first look back at what we think are the watches that stood out the most. There are a few trends that could be identified, such as the mix of black and gold in some watches […]

Buying Guide – The 5 Best Watches From Geneva Watch Days 2023

After another week of a smorgasbord of watch news presented in the heart of Geneva, it’s time to have a first look back at what we think are the watches that stood out the most. There are a few trends that could be identified, such as the mix of black and gold in some watches […]

Introducing – The All-New Armin Strom One Week First Edition

In 2010, Armin Strom, following a transition in leadership, introduced the One Week timepiece, distinguished by an in-house developed and manufactured movement. Flaunting a seven-day power reserve and a dedication to symmetrical equilibrium in design, this inaugural watch laid the foundation for a lineage of subsequent Armin Strom creations, including the One Week Air and […]