PSA: stop forcing NATO straps on your dressy watches
To NATO or not to NATO? That is the question…
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Category: Opinion
Could Casio become king of affordable mechanical with the new Edifice EFK-100 automatic?
Could we see a Casio mechanical movement in the future, if these Seiko-powered models succeed?
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Change my mind: the modern Rolex Datejust is the best option in the brand’s current catalogue
Does the Datejust take the Rolex crown?
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Opinion – Why I’d Choose the 36mm Rolex Land-Dweller over the 40mm Version
As of now, you certainly know everything there is to know about Rolex’s latest collection, a watch that made great noise during its presentation at Watches & Wonders 2025, the Land-Dweller. Quite a surprise, both visually and mechanically (mostly mechanically), the collection has been quite a hot topic of discussion, with divided opinions amongst the […]
Hands-on – Up Close and Personal with the 38mm Breguet Type XX Chronograph 2075
If you’re a returning reader of MONOCHROME or have been watching our video reviews on YouTube, you probably know that we tend to remain fairly neutral. Why? Because we believe you are wise enough to make your own judgement… But today, I’ll be a little biased, to say the least. After all, all the team members are […]
Why gender isn’t the point, but recognition is: how the watch world can be more inclusive
Chris Antzoulis talks about how we as watch fans can help make our hobby more welcoming.
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We need to talk about the size of your watch collection
Tom gets psychological on us, explaining the paradox of choice and how it applies to watch collecting.
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What will the revived Urban Jürgensen’s place in the watch market be?
Urban Jürgensen is back, but where has it landed within the watch marketplace?
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Hands-on – A Personal Take on the Tudor Black Bay Pro Polar, From a Fan of the Explorer II
Here, at MONOCHROME, we write about watches. That’s our job. However, before that became what we do on a daily basis, we all shared a sheer passion for watches, with, of course, our personal preferences. Our founder, Frank, is well known to be a fan of independent watchmakers and monochromatic watches (obviously…) I, for instance, […]
Why Patek Philippe’s latest annual calendar is a stickler’s dream (or nightmare)
When you look closer at this Patek Philippe annual calendar, its seemingly perfect symmetry begins to unravel – as opined by a self-professed nitpicker.
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