Recap – The Best GMT and Travel Watches of 2023

Yesterday, we started looking back at 2023 and all the new watches we’ve seen to try and make a list of the best ones. The MONOCHROME Editorial Team took votes to determine the Best Chronograph of 2023, which kicked things off, but also many other categories. Up next is the GMT/Travel category, and although the […]

2 years ago

Recap – The Best Chronograph Watches of 2023

The end of the year is near, so it’s time for the MONOCHROME team to sit down and look back at everything that happened during what was objectively a rich year for new models… There was a lot, with so many new watches launched in all categories and all price ranges. Today, we kick off […]

2 years ago

A collector’s first foray into vintage, and why you should consider it too

featured image Rolex 6424 Oyster PrecisionMy 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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Marlon Brando’s Rolex GMT-Master is up for auction again. What will Kurtz’s watch bring this time?

featured image Rolex Marlon Brando Ref1675 gmt masterStarring in Apocalypse Now, the bezelless GMT-Master is being offered by Christie’s in November.

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2 years ago

Tom Brady continues on an absolute tear with his exponentially growing watch collection

Tom Brady rolex desktopEditor’s note: We published a story on retired NFL quarterback Tom Brady last month and how he was on a retirement Rolex bender. He was spotted with heavy hitting rare Arabic dial Day-Dates, and funky W&W 2023 debuting celebration and jigsaw dial Rolex watches all in just a short few months. This alone was a Rolex … Continued

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2 years ago

5 of the best Pepsi bezel watches

5 best Pepsi Bezel Main PhotoWhat’s the most iconic bezel? I think we all know the one that springs to mind. Pepsi bezel watches have garnered a special place in the world of horology, captivating watch enthusiasts with their distinctive and iconic design. Inspired by the classic red and blue color scheme reminiscent of the Pepsi logo, these watches feature … Continued

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AGREE OR DISAGREE: Rolex prices will one day be at or under retail – these were your responses…

At the top of the list of brands associated with the unobtanium phenomenon is Rolex. Yes, other brands have this shared insufferable quality of low access to watches at retail, but, these other brands are independents with much smaller production runs. Rolex makes approximately 800,000 to a million watches annually, yet many consumers leave boutiques … Continued

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2 years ago

FRIDAY WIND DOWN: Rolex acquires venerated multi-brand retailer Bucherer

As if Rolex needed anymore speculation surrounding the brand, news broke that the Crown has acquired Bucherer – a multi-brand retailer with over 100 locations around the world, 53 of which distribute Rolex watches. But, before we dig into this big international news I first want to discuss something a closer to home. NOW Magazine … Continued

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