Some names might not ring a bell with a broader audience. But for tool watch enthusiasts, the name Ollech & Wajs should be familiar evoking memories of the 1960s and 1970s when the company was manufacturing respected timing instruments for professionals. Dormant for several years, it took more than 10 years to convince Albert Wajs […]
Just a few years ago, TAG Heuer shocked the industry with the Carrera Heuer-02T Chronograph, the “cheapest” Swiss tourbillon at the time. Just shy of CHF 15,000, nothing outside of the Asian market could touch it. Borrowing from the Carrera Heuer-01 case, it was sporty and quite controversial. Let’s say a few Swiss giants weren’t […]
Just a few years ago, TAG Heuer shocked the industry with the Carrera Heuer-02T Chronograph, the “cheapest” Swiss tourbillon at the time. Just shy of CHF 15,000, nothing outside of the Asian market could touch it. Borrowing from the Carrera Heuer-01 case, it was sporty and quite controversial. Let’s say a few Swiss giants weren’t […]
A couple of weeks ago, we took a close look at the 1965 “62MAS” Re-Creation SLA037J1, a watch that was inspired by the mother of all Seiko diving instruments and part of the trilogy launched by the brand to celebrate the 55th anniversary of its involvement in aquatic territories. So, talking trilogy, it is time […]
A couple of weeks ago, we took a close look at the 1965 “62MAS” Re-Creation SLA037J1, a watch that was inspired by the mother of all Seiko diving instruments and part of the trilogy launched by the brand to celebrate the 55th anniversary of its involvement in aquatic territories. So, talking trilogy, it is time […]
E.C. Andersson got its start via Kickstarter back in 2016 with the North Sea, a compelling sports watch with a cushion case and Seiko automatic. The North Sea II followed a year later with a similar aesthetic and better-regulated movement, but the brand’s new GL Kontra-Gauss GMT adds both Swiss mechanics and dual time zones […]
E.C. Andersson got its start via Kickstarter back in 2016 with the North Sea, a compelling sports watch with a cushion case and Seiko automatic. The North Sea II followed a year later with a similar aesthetic and better-regulated movement, but the brand’s new GL Kontra-Gauss GMT adds both Swiss mechanics and dual time zones […]
There’s no denying the beauty and elegance of the watches produced by Urban Jürgensen, with the superb execution of their guilloché dials, the soldered teardrop lugs and the ultra-detailed hands. One of our favourite models here at MONOCHROME has always been the Big 8, which in steel is also the brand’s entry-level offer. Thin, classic […]
The universe of Montblanc watches is composed of two totally different categories. First are the classic watches, with “accessible luxury” positioning, like this handsome new chronograph. And then, there are the dream machines, the watches that are produced in-house with hand-finished, historical Minerva chronograph movements, like this 1858 Monopusher. Certainly, the design codes are shared […]
The name “Chronomat” can refer to multiple watches at Breitling and holds a significant place in the brand’s history. Of course, the first watch to bear this name was a 1940 Chronograph, which was one of the first watches with a slide-rule bezel. However, for most watch enthusiasts the name Chronomat refers to an icon […]