Seiko is known for presenting many new models throughout the year, often in special or limited series. Part of the Prospex collection of watches, this new watch honours Naomi Uemura, the highly regarded Japanese mountaineer and adventurer. It’s not the first model dedicated to his achievements, as the Tribute to Naomi Uemura SLA049 and SLA051 […]
From the very beginning, Reservoir Watches has created a very strong identity for its watches. Most of them are inspired by dashboard instruments, whether sourced from vintage classic cars, modern supercars, submarines or aeroplanes (as well as VU meters). However, it’s not only design because the brand has invested time in creating a very cool […]
Any watch, especially mechanical, can be considered an emotionally charged item. After all, it would help if you felt something towards the watch you buy, whatever the purpose. Cuervo y Sobrinos is a brand with Latino roots with many expressions, and it is hard not to be touched by the history and stories that inspire […]
Garrick, founded in 2014, is a Norfolk-based company led by co-founder David Brailsford. It made quite an impression when the Shaftesbury watch series was presented to the public, followed by the Norfolk and Hoxton, and then the Portsmouth – with a proprietary movement made with Andreas Strehler – all in less than three years. The […]
Coinciding with the 20th anniversary of its Pontos collection in 2020, Maurice Lacroix presented an updated and refreshed version of its classic Pontos Chronograph. Housed in a large and elaborate 43mm case with plenty of details and finishings, the watch is a curious blend of sportiness and elegance. New references with black and gunmetal-grey dials […]
As the leading global luxury goods emporium, Louis Vuitton knows a thing or two about winning design and contemporary trends. The recent appointment of Pharrell Williams as its men’s creative director speaks volumes about its vision of bringing a younger, hipper aesthetic to the Maison. Watchmaking, which became part of LV’s product portfolio in 2002 […]
The Ollech & Wajs 1967 Astrochron was one of the first chronographs suited for professional divers thanks to its 200m water-resistant case. Equipped with a Valjoux 72 movement, a movement it shared with models like the original Rolex Daytona, the Astrochron has been selected by Ollech & Wajs for a remake this year. While the […]
One month… This is the time left before the largest watch fair, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023, opens its doors. And, as some of you were expecting, it is time for the MONOCHROME team to get creative and come up with its predictions for the upcoming Rolex launches. Once again, Rolex will be participating in […]
The Multifort, Mido’s best-selling automatic, anti-magnetic, water- and shock-resistant watch from the mid-1930s, continues its trajectory with the release of the Multifort M with gradient dial colours. Similar in looks to the recently released Multifort M Chronometer, the main difference is that these models are not chronometer certified, a fact that is reflected in the […]
What happens if life shuts a massive door on you, your business and an entire national industry? Do you sit in a corner and mope, or do you take action and proverbially rise from the ashes? This was the very scenario Nicholas Hacko faced just over a decade ago. A drastic decision taken by the […]