First released in 2016, the Senator Excellence collection has soon become the “new classic” of Glashütte Original, with a combination of timeless German design, a contemporary approach of elegance, a powerful and precise movement and a large choice of complications. While rather traditional at first regarding the look of the dials, the collection has seen […]
As the first brand to espouse the concept of fusing disparate materials like gold and rubber, Hublot has taken “fusion” to the next level, reworking some of its icons with top-tier contemporary artists like Richard Orlinski, Maxime-Plescia-Buchi (aka Sang Bleu), Shepard Fairey and Murakami. The latest collaboration has been percolating in the lab for three […]
Ace Jewelers, the family-owned Dutch jewellery and watch retailer, has been in business since 1975 and has enough clout in the industry to secure interesting limited-edition collaboration pieces with some of the leading players. The latest collaboration of Ace Jewelers is with Frederique Constant, a fitting partner given the Dutch roots of the founding couple […]
The new Laco Hamburg DIN 8330 and Hamburg GMT DIN 8330 timepieces pay homage to this German brand’s historical role as a supplier of pilot watches in the 1940s, serving as essential cockpit instruments. As the name indicates, the new models are certified to the exacting norms set by the German DIN 8330 standard, established […]
As a rule, we rarely cover battery-powered watches on MONOCHROME – but rules are made to be broken, or at least make exceptions. And the quirky Gelfman IN-16 Nixie provided the perfect opportunity. With its retro-futuristic design, this digital display watch is simply in a class of its own… as the jury of the GPHG […]
Bell & Ross, founded by Bruno Belamich and Carlos Rosillo in 1992, emerged from a university project introducing a compelling range of aviation and military-inspired timepieces. The iconic BR 01 Instrument, a substantial 46mm x 46mm model launched in 2005, not only brought them fame but also significantly influenced the watch design scene and laid […]
Popeye-themed watches are all the rage these days, seemingly popping up everywhere from brands big and small. Recent examples include the Bamford London Popeye GMT Limited Edition and Reservoir’s own x LabelNoir x Popeye Watch, which also features retrograde minutes and jumping hours. These complications are a speciality for the brand and seen on (almost) […]
Crafting an original watch bracelet is no easy feat, and only a handful truly stand out for their intricate and timeless design, offering a unique blend of elegance, comfort, and security. Despite our usual focus on timepieces, the moment a creator like independent Suomi watchmaker Stepan Sarpaneva unveils his bracelet creation, we can’t help but […]
Few segments in the watch industry are as popular and heavily contested as the luxury sports watch. The dive watch may come closest, but we can all agree that the luxury sports watch has boomed in recent years. Even independent watchmakers like H. Moser & Cie and Czapek have jumped on the bandwagon with (it […]
Louis Erard has repeatedly proven that the brand is open to exciting collaborations. Hailing from Le Noirmont in the Jura region, this brand has teamed up with seconde/seconde/, Label Noir, atelier oï, Konstantin Chaykin, Vianney Halter, Eric Giroud, and Alain Silberstein in recent years. For the fourth time, Louis Erard has reunited with Mr Silberstein, […]