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The Collector’s Series – Frank and his MIH Watch developed by Ludwig Oechslin and Paul Gerber

Fly under the radar. This could be the motto of the first generation MIH Watch that was developed by none other than Ludwig Oechslin and Paul Gerber. Christian Gafner, an industrial designer who never before designed a watch, has to be credited for the ‘fly-under-the-radar’ design that goes together so well with what’s under the ‘hood’. The MIH Watch served as a fundraiser for the Musée International d’Horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, where Ludwig Oechslin was the conservator and was sold in a newspaper!

Independent Watchmaking – In conversation with Finnish Watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva

After several years working in Switzerland, Stepan Sarpaneva returned to Finland to create his own brand in 2003. Since then, the independent Finnish watchmaker has shaped a truly personal creative universe. Stepan designs and crafts watches like no other. Because the current situation does not allow us to fly to Helsinki and meet Stepan in […]

The Collector’s Series – @winewhiskywatches and his IWC “Safari” Big Pilot (AKA the Tribute to 5002)

When Chris Granger-Herr, the CEO of IWC, posted a photo of himself wearing the prototype for this updated version of the original 5002-generation Big Pilot in matte titanium while on his African Safari, collectors took notice. Shortly after, IWC announced a limited edition of 100 watches, which sold out almost instantly via Instagram (despite a six-month wait for them to be built). The watch was immediately nicknamed the “Safari” Big Pilot, while IWC officially named it the “Tribute to 5002.” Today we’re talking to @winewhiskywatches about his IWC Big Pilot Tribute to 5002 ref. IW501007 AKA the “Safari” Big Pilot.

The Collector’s Series – @watchonthewrist and his Vianney Halter Classic (with salmon-coloured dial)

Restarting The Collector’s Series was already in the planning for quite some time. Not easy with our small team, especially since part of the team is on the road a lot, so the current situation proved to be the right moment to reach out to some friends and ask them to participate. The reason why […]

In-Depth – Pellikaan Watches, An Indie brand Born Out of Pure Stubbornness

The Dutch watch scene has been growing for about a decade and has been producing quite a lot of interesting pieces. One of the most intriguing micro brands coming from the Lowlands is Pellikaan Watches. 13 years down the road, this watch company is still running steadily and producing fresh new watches. Next in our […]

Interview – Stéphane Waser, Managing Director of Maurice Lacroix, On Challenging Times But Also Plans for the Future

Stéphane Waser has worked for Maurice Lacroix since 2008 and has been at the head of the company since 2014. A few years later, following the launch of the Aikon and successful brand building, Maurice Lacroix has turned into a profitable brand. Maurice Lacroix’s Managing Director tells us about the development of the brand, the […]

The Vintage Corner – Collecting Vintage Omegas, A Conversation with Petros Protopapas, Head of Brand Heritage at Omega

The appetite for vintage timepieces has grown at a rapid pace over the past few years. Collecting vintage watches can be a fantastic hobby but there are pitfalls to avoid. The pre-owned and vintage watch market is a jungle. The quality and authenticity of what you are buying are key. Many watches have endured quite […]

The Collector’s Series – Frank and his Daniel Roth Small Seconds with Salmon Dial

As we explained to you a week ago, weird times call for agility and confinement has forced us to change a bit the way we work and the content we’ll be covering in the coming weeks. Does that mean you won’t see great content on MONOCHROME? Certainly not. In fact, we currently have more time […]

Interview – In Conversation with Sylvain Dolla, CEO of Hamilton Watches

Accessible luxury is one of the most competitive segments in the watch industry. But gauging by the performance metrics of Hamilton watches, Sylvain Dolla’s role as CEO of the company since 2011 has been a success. For 2020, the brand is launching interesting new products: mechanical watches, as you would expect, but also a cool […]

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