Hands-on – The Quirky Yet Wildly Fascinating Gelfman IN-16 Nixie Watch

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 […]

Introducing – The New, Motorcycle-Inspired Bell & Ross BR03-94 Blacktrack

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 […]

Introducing – The Reservoir X Popeye Cricket Limited Edition

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) […]

Introducing – The New Sarpaneva Moonbridge Bracelet in Stainless Steel

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 […]

Five Stylish and Practical Luxury Sports Chronograph Watches

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 […]

Introducing – The New Triptique Louis Erard x Alain Silberstein Khaki

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, […]

First Look – The Brellum Pandial LE.5 DD DLC Full Black

Founded by Sébastien Muller, Brellum is an independent boutique brand that specialises in manufacturing vintage-inspired chronographs at attainable prices without compromising the specifications and the overall quality. An evolution of the brand’s Duobox Chronograph, the Pandial debuted in 2017. Following the release of several editions, the model now comes in a stealthier, dark, monochromatic version […]

First Look – The Colourful Titoni Impetus Ceramtech Zr-02 (Incl. Video)

Few watch categories have seen such a surge in popularity as the luxury sports watch with its integrated design. Demand has skyrocketed, driven by iconic models but also by a number of new players… If the genre was once restricted to higher-end brands, the market has since expanded with more affordable options. For Titoni, it’s […]

First Look – The Chic City Vibe of the Nomos Metro 33

The adjective ‘urban’ paired with watches is cropping up more and more frequently in press releases and advertising campaigns. Although it is a fairly loose category that defies hardcore profiling, many of these ‘urban’ watches try to transmit a ‘trendy, designer vibe’ associated with life in the big city. The Nomos Metro watch collection, designed […]