A few months ago, Swatch and Blancpain introduced the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms. Yup, quite a mouthful. It’s effectively the follow-up of the Moonswatch, which can be seen as Swatch’s take on the Omega Speedmaster. We didn’t cover it on MONOCHROME for obvious reasons (it’s a quartz watch…) despite being a huge […]
They’ve bought the name, so how can Breitling honour the Universal Genève legacy?
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Is a gold Sub a tool watch? Or how about a Cartier Tank? D.C. certainly seems to think so.
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We bring you the scoop on Watch Oscars 2023.
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Remember the ludicrous prices CasiOaks used to demand? Well, G-Shock’s next contender may continue the trend
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The effects of the coronavirus pandemic were obviously widespread, but the wristwatch industry didn’t suffer nearly as much as was predicted. Some companies even managed to do better in lockdown, as watch enthusiasts had nothing else to do but browse online and shop. There was a cultural shift certainly, but that also led to a … Continued
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My watch collecting journey started when I was very young. Something inexplicable attracted me to these collectible wrist companions, and I can safely say I’ve barely gone a day in my life without wearing one. While all of these watches have been inherently disparate, one common theme runs through my collecting journey – pretty much … Continued
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Forget teaming up with Swatch: Zach speculates what would happen if Breguet took a leaf out of Omega’s book.
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Starring in Apocalypse Now, the bezelless GMT-Master is being offered by Christie’s in November.
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Looking at the headline, you are probably thinking “WTF Zach… what are you on about?” Of course, key metrics include diameter, lug-to-lug, material, depth rating, accuracy… Aesthetics such as the dial and the level of decoration are motivators as well – but, for now, I am focusing on measurements and metrics, rather than looks. A … Continued
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