Category: Dress Watches

Only Watch 2017 – The Unique H. Moser & Cie. Venturer Concept Only Watch

Not only large brands, such as Patek or Tudor, are participating to the Only Watch 2017 auction… There are many more watch companies, including some of the very best independent watchmakers who will also donate one unique, purpose-built timepiece to help research on muscular dystrophy. One of them is a favorite amongst Monochrome team: H. Moser & Cie, and for the 7th edition of the charity auction, they are coming with a one-of-a-kind piece, featuring their now classical “nude” style, and a few details to make it special. Here is the H. Moser & Cie. Venturer Concept Only Watch.

7 years ago

Hands-On – A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Annual Calendar, Lange’s “Entry-Level” Complication Watch

Over the last few years, A. Lange & Söhne has been making its popular 1815 collection more of a focus, introducing several exceptional models, like the insane Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite unveiled at SIHH 2017. While that model may have stolen the spotlight (and with good reason), today we’re giving some much needed hands-on attention to another great watch presented by the brand at the show; the A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Annual Calendar, which is the brand’s most accessible “complication watch”.

7 years ago

Launching on Kickstarter – The NAM Watch Company Mahameru Project

While the main focus of Monochrome-Watches will clearly remain high-end watches, we also know that some of you, readers, can’t afford these superb yet pricy timepieces. This is why, from time to time, we also take a look at the other side of the range, with affordable options. Kickstarter, the crowdfunding tool, is full of watchmaking projects. Now launching is a new watch by Jakarta-based NAM Watch Company, with their classic-inspired Mahameru Automatic.

7 years ago

Only Watch 2017 – Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral Only Watch Unique Piece

While some brands have decided to go bold and loud for Only Watch 2017, others have chosen discretion, subtlety and elegance. Based on the technically impressive and desirable Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral we reviewed here, the brand introduced a unique version with special dial, nice surprise on the back and an great experience for the future owner. Here is the Carl F. Bucherer Manero Peripheral Only Watch 2017 Unique Piece.

7 years ago

Introducing – Frederique Constant Classics Automatic GMT With (Slightly) Updated Dial

When it comes to nice looking, reasonably-priced dress watches with high-quality mechanical movements, it’s hard to go past Frederique Constant. The brand consistently offers excellent value for money timepieces and has recently updated one of its more timeless models, the Classics Automatic GMT. Read on to find out what’s changed and what’s stayed the same.

7 years ago

Review – The 2017 Seiko Presage Enamel Collection – Unlimited, Refined, Desirable

At Baselworld 2017, Seiko came with a very refreshing surprise (among all the superb watches they launched this year…) While we thought that the Seiko Presage 60th Anniversary Chronograph would forever remain an untouchable dream – way too limited in production, sold out way too fast – the Japanese brand came with a full range of watches: the Seiko Presage Enamel Collection. It means not one but four watches with luxurious but friendly priced hand-made enamel dials, all mechanically powered, including the comeback of the superb chronograph… and they are not limited in production!

7 years ago

Elegant Yet Accessible – Frederique Constant Classic Manufacture with Black Dial

Sports watches have a certain appeal, a definitive coolness that makes them desirable. Yet, there’s a moment in your life, or simply your environment, where such a timepiece is not relevant anymore. At a certain point, every gentleman needs an elegant and dress watch. If the envy or the need are here, this is not always the case for the money… This is why we wanted to show the Frederique Constant Classic Manufacture with Black Dial. Extremely elegant, refined, mechanically interesting and yet, rather accessible.

7 years ago

Hands-On – The IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase, A Classic Modernized

Over the last few years, IWC has been steadily re-positioning its various collections in a decidedly upward direction. Most notably, the Portugieser has moved up a few rungs on the price list, whilst the Portifino now occupies the space this move created. Although at first this may not seem like great news for your wallet, it has resulted in the introduction of several interesting and attractive pieces into the Portofino range, including this gorgeous IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Moon Phase. Today, we go hands on to find out what all the fuss is about.

7 years ago