One year ago, Audemars Piguet launched what is probably its most important watch in the last 25 years: the two other major launches were the 1972 Royal Oak and the 1993 Royal Oak Offshore. An entirely new collection, a watch that we described as “the discreet Audemars Piguet, made for accomplished collectors” in our review, […]
Fitting a circle within a square is no simple task… And when you add the fundamental elements of a dive watch to the mix, including the required rotating bezel, this makes the task even more complex. Yet, this is what Bell & Ross has done with its BR 03-92 Diver, successfully mixing the iconic BR […]
It might be smaller than your average Royal Oak, but there is no mistaking the lineage of these 34mm models. All the salient Royal Oak traits are now housed in a more condensed case, an ideal size for smaller wrists and a solid unisex proposal. Although 34mm might strike you as small in a line-up […]
Among the watches produced by German watchmaker Glashütte Original, one holds a special place in our hearts here, at MONOCHROME. With its classic marine chronometer layout, its focus on legibility and precision and a superb hand-wound movement, the Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer is one of the most respected timepieces of the brand. Today, a new […]
Among the watches produced by German watchmaker Glashütte Original, one holds a special place in our hearts at MONOCHROME. With its classic marine chronometer layout, its focus on legibility and precision and a superb hand-wound movement, the Glashütte Original Senator Chronometer is one of the most respected timepieces of the brand. Today, a new (very) […]
H. Moser & Cie.’s answer to an everyday beater is the steel three-hand Pioneer Centre Seconds. With its distinctive dial displaying the bare necessities, the Pioneer Centre Seconds combines resilience and hallmark Moser features. At 42.8mm in diameter, it is one of the largest Mosers on the block and features luminescence, 120m water-resistance and an […]
The celebration for TAG Heuer’s 160th anniversary continues with the release of four Carrera chronographs that capture the iconic DNA of the original model but in a contemporary light. Unlike the limited, vintage-inspired editions – the handsome Silver Carrera 160 Years and Carrera Montreal – these new Carrera Sport Chronograph 44mm will form part of […]
At Baselworld 2017, Rado surprised the audience with a very appealing diver’s model named ‘Captain Cook’. While the brand has gained its modern notoriety by mastering high-tech materials, mostly by using coloured ceramics, Rado has a rich history of interesting vintage models. Based on a watch released in 1962 with a distinctive case/bezel design, the […]
Earlier this year, Omega revived one of its iconic watches, the 1980s-inspired Constellation watch with its characteristic case shape, its bezel with claws and a trendy integrated bracelet or strap. Based on the bold Constellation ‘Manhattan’ concept, the 2020 models brought a cleaner design, some textured dials and mostly a mechanical update with Master Chronometer […]
The well-represented Tonda family welcomes its luxury sports watch line with the new Tonda GT. Like the GTs of the car world – the Gran Turismos or Grand Touring cars designed for high speed and long-distance driving – the Tonda GT is sporty and stylish yet robust enough and comfortable for long-distance wear. With integrated […]