Like clockwork, every Sunday, we group together a bunch of watches around a common theme in our Buying Guide. This can revolve around a whole range of topics, such as colours, shapes and materials but also a certain style or even complications. Very rarely do we go deep into the movement to distinguish a series […]
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 […]
Let me start by saying that, on this first day of 2024 and on behalf of the entire MONOCHROME team, I’d like to wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. May it be filled with passion for watches and remarkable new models. 2023 has been one of the most prolific years for the […]
As we’re drawing a close to 2023, we take a look back at some of the Best New Watches revealed this year in various categories. And even though we’ve already covered fan favourites such as Chronographs, GMT watches, Dive watches, as well as several others, we’re now upping the ante with some of the best […]
Collaboration watches are a dime a dozen these days as watch brands turn to high-profile players and marques on the sports and cultural scene to add some pizzazz to their collections. Even some of the oldest Swiss watch brands are not immune to the appeal of collaborations, especially if the partner is as reputable as […]
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 […]
In their relatively brief partnership, Girard-Perregaux and Aston Martin have cultivated a fruitful collaboration, culminating in their fifth special watch. The journey began in 2021 with the Tourbillon Three Flying Bridges Aston Martin Edition, showcasing a skeletonised triple-bridge tourbillon design within a black PVD-coated titanium case. Following this, the Laureato Chronograph introduced British racing green […]
Girard-Perregaux brings back a captivating concept, which was, to many, one of the most interesting technical developments in modern watchmaking; the Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement. This novel escapement is one of the most sophisticated answers to a crucial question for watchmakers: how to handle the waning driving force supplied by barrels? The first-generation Constant Escapement was […]
Carbon composite technology has come on a long way since its initial creation in the 1960s. It was originally implemented in aerospace manufacturing once British engineers discovered its strength and lightweight potential. From there, it pushed out into motorsports and other industries that needed complex shapes and strength properties. Eventually, the material, which is created … Continued
The post 7 of the best carbon fibre watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
The post 7 of the best carbon fibre watches appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.
In 2019, Girard-Perregaux unveiled a remarkably intriguing series of new timepieces, based on their renowned Laureato collection. Among the standout introductions was the Laureato Absolute Chronograph, characterized by a black-coated titanium case transitioning into a gradient black-to-blue dial. This combination exuded both legibility and allure. After this release, Girard-Perregaux continued to captivate enthusiasts with further […]