Ferdinand Berthoud might be a relatively “young” brand, but it bears the illustrious name of one of the greatest chronometer makers of the 18th century. Although the brand manufactures just a few dozen of watches every year, the sincerity and the integrity of its approach has won plaudits from collectors and experts alike. Presented in […]
Perhaps not the best-known collection at Girard-Perregaux, eclipsed somewhat by the prominence given to its Laureato luxury sports watch family and its heritage Bridges collection, the 1966 is where you’ll find simple, elegant round dress watches with a touch of retro. The latest model to join the 1966 family is the Orion, a trilogy of […]
The Chopard L.U.C collection was presented after the brand proudly inaugurated its Fleurier manufacture in 1996. This Chopard milestone gave birth to a multitude of superb watches with gentlemanly refinement – subtle, nuanced Haute Horlogerie at its best. Presented to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this collection, the L.U.C Perpetual Twin now returns in two […]
If there’s one watch that perfectly defines the concept of an elegant, ultra-thin dress watch, it is the Piaget Altiplano. Refined, discreet, mechanically interesting and understated, this icon born in 1957 designed by Valentin Piaget has stood the test of time to become one of the definitive “tuxedo” watches. Already available in a very (too) […]
There’s no denying Jaeger-LeCoultre’s mastery of ultra-thin, elegant watches. With this in mind, the team producing the latest film in the Kingsman agency series, The King’s Man, chose JLC to provide an exclusive, purpose-built timepiece for the movie that captures its neo-retro universe… And as you can see, this new Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Kingsman […]
When you think Omega, you’ll probably have in mind iconic watches like the Speedmaster or the Seamaster – and rightfully so. You might think even about James Bond or the Olympic Games. All in all, you’ll often have technicality and sports in mind. Well, there’s more (much more) to Omega, including complications and chronometry. Remember […]
Glashütte Original releases a spectacular 25-piece limited edition of the PanoLunarTourbillon in a platinum case. As a member of the Pano family, the PanoLunarTourbillon displays the distinctive asymmetrical dial layout but now features lavish hand-engraved surfaces that attest to the refined talent of GO’s artisans. Theatrical Flying tourbillon The flying tourbillon was invented 100 years […]
While Prospex is the definitive professional collection by Seiko, a range known for its accessible and high-performance models, the Japanese brand has also demonstrated recently that it is no stranger to the dress watch and to traditional craftsmanship. With this collection named ‘Presage’, Seiko offers elegant and exclusive materials for tasteful watch enthusiasts with a […]
One year ago, Audemars Piguet launched what is probably its most important watch in the last 25 years: the two other major launches were the 1972 Royal Oak and the 1993 Royal Oak Offshore. An entirely new collection, a watch that we described as “the discreet Audemars Piguet, made for accomplished collectors” in our review, […]
Among the watches produced by German watchmaker Glashütte Original, one holds a special place in our hearts here, at MONOCHROME. With its classic marine chronometer layout, its focus on legibility and precision and a superb hand-wound movement, the Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer is one of the most respected timepieces of the brand. Today, a new […]