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Hands-on – The Updated and Captivating new Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Models

In 2016, Glashütte Original unveiled the Senator Excellence series, an offspring of the more considerable Senator collection distinguished by a subtly modern and elegant aesthetic. Along with the series, the brand introduced the in-house Calibre 36, featuring a silicon balance spring, a substantial 100-hour power reserve, and chronometer-grade timekeeping. This innovative movement was the foundation […]

Video Review – The Original and Accessible Mido Multifort TV Big Date

Over the past couple of years, the luxury sports watch segment has exploded in popularity. Fueled by a demand for seemingly impossible-to-get watches like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus, people started to look elsewhere. Many brands and even some independent watchmakers presented their own spin on the concept, resulting in a wide range of […]

Hands-on – The Surprisingly Appealing Union Glashütte 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Power Reserve

Let’s cut to the chase. In my book, the Union Glashütte 1893 Johannes Dürrstein Edition Power Reserve takes the crown as one of the most aesthetically pleasing, if not the most attractive watch currently offered by the brand. I’ve appreciated certain pieces in the Belisar and Noramis collections, and Union Glashütte consistently demonstrates a keen […]

Opinion – Our take on the Swatch x Blancpain Bioceramic Scuba Fifty Fathoms

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 […]

Hands-on – The Lang & Heyne Moritz, a Complete Calendar with a Unique Declination Indication

In the vast realm of heavenly wonders, a timepiece exists tailored for every cosmic inquiry. Whether you yearn to unravel the Earth’s speed at the equator, comprehend its orbital dance around the Sun, or learn the angles at which sunrays caress your corner of the world throughout the year, rest assured. There’s a watch designed […]

Hands-on – The Graceful Rose Gold Moritz Grossmann Tefnut Silver-Plated by Friction

Moritz Grossmann (a manufacturer named after the founder and director of the German School of Watchmaking) creates some of the most beautifully crafted wristwatches available today, and one of its finest offerings is the Tefnut Silver-Plated by Friction, introduced earlier this year. Like the brand’s Tremblage, Hamatic or Benu Heritage models, this watch is rich […]

Hands-on – The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Dark Grey GMT

The Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M dive watch collection, introduced nearly two decades ago, has established itself as a symbol of robust case construction, impeccable water resistance, and high-performance movements. Seamlessly marrying the functionality of a tool watch with the style of a luxury timepiece, the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M series has become a standout […]

In-Depth – The Magnificent Parmigiani Fleurier Tonda PF Split-Seconds Chronograph in Rose Gold

Parmigiani Fleurier, the brand founded by revered watchmaker Michel Parmigiani, marked its 20th anniversary in 2016 with the unveiling of the Tonda Chronor Anniversaire, a captivating timepiece housing the brand’s new in-house hand-wound split-seconds chronograph movement of extraordinary aesthetics, the calibre PF361. Limited to 25 pieces, the Chronor Anniversaire paved the way for subsequent iterations, […]

In-Depth – Outdoor Adventures with the G-SHOCK Mudmaster GWG-B1000

The word Mud has a long record in the annals of G-SHOCK history. First, there was Mudman, used as a nickname by collectors for the DW-5500 (officially called the G-SHOCK II), which was released in 1985 and was the first G-SHOCK to feature a mud-resistant construction. 10 years later, in 1995, they introduced the DW-8400, […]

Hands-on – Ultra-Robust Yet Surprisingly Accessible, the 5,000m-rated Delma Blue Shark IV

Swiss watchmaker Delma has worked to establish itself as a brand committed to the realm of deep waters, and a testament to this commitment is its Blue Shark series, which stands out in the domain of deep dive watches. The inaugural Blue Shark, introduced in 2011, set a new standard with its extraordinary water resistance […]

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