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Bethseda’s new Starfield video game smartwatch gets an IRL counterpart

In case you’ve avoided the news for the past several years (and who could blame you?), the gaming industry has become the world’s biggest avenue for entertainment, to the tune of over US$220 Billion (with a capital B) in 2022. In fact, it far outpaces the movie and music industries combined. So game studios have … Continued

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Bethesda’s new Starfield video game smartwatch gets an IRL counterpart

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Pre-SIHH 2019 – Ressence Type 2 e-Crown – The Final Version with Anthracite Case

Last year, at the SIHH 2018, Ressence introduced something very special! While the brand has been all about mechanical modules that display the time in a very unique way, the Ressence Type 2 added some connected functionalities to the package – no worries, it has nothing to do with a step counter or a conversation with […]

Opinion – The Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture – Enough to Convince a Watch Guy?

Recently, Frederique Constant introduced a watch it dubbed the “World’s First 3.0 Watch“. You know about mechanical watches (obviously, if you’re reading this magazine, you definitely know about mechanical watches), you know about smart-watches. The next step, according to FC, is the hybrid watch, a combination of good old mechanics with a connected module on top. This announcement grabbed out attention and we asked for a watch to review. The question is simple: is the Frederique Constant Hybrid Manufacture the right recipe to take luxury watches into the 21st century?

Introducing – The X-ONE H1 – A Pioneering Swiss-Made Mechanical Smartwatch, now Funding on Kickstarter

Over the last few months, and even years, we’ve covered some pretty interesting start-up watch projects here on MONOCHROME. Advances in modern technology, combined with ready access to start-up capital via decentralised crowd-funding, have helped unlock the floodgates of innovation across multiple industries, injecting fresh blood and ideas. Today, we are pleased to bring you yet another one; the intriguing X-ONE H1 from Conex Watches, a Swiss-made mechanical smartwatch that packs some impressive functionality. Read on to learn more about this bold new timekeeper, including how you can get your hands on one for 50% off retail (for a limited time only, of course).

Frederique Constant unveils the Hybrid Manufacture: “the world’s first 3.0 watch”

Proclaiming to be the “world’s first 3.0 watch,” Frederique Constant’s Hybrid Manufacture was launched to great fanfare on 22 February, in New York. The Hybrid Manufacture combines a mechanical calibre with smartwatch functionality in a 42mm case that is the epitome of a traditional, conservative mechanical watch. A way to make us, at MONOCHROME, love technology?

Introducing – Frederique Constant unveils the Hybrid Manufacture: “the world’s first 3.0 watch”

Casio Introduces Protrek Smartwatch Tested to US Military Standards

Maker of the legendary G-Shock, Casio has just announced the second generation of its Protrek WSD-F20 Smart Outdoor Watch, a smartwatch built for sports and adventure that’s been tested to U.S. Department of Defence standards for military hardware. The Smart Outdoor Watch was conceived to meet the requirements of MIL-STD-810, a United States military standard thats often […]

Halda Watches: Is the Future really about Interchangeable Digi-Mech Watches?

Swedish watchmaker Halda has made a bold claim – that while most watchmakers today innovate with new materials and manufacturing processes, they build everything from a perspective of history because what’s praised is the heritage of the brand going back centuries. Halda Watches are looking to change that narrative…

Chronos Wearables – Turn Any Watch Into A Smartwatch

Chronos Wearables Tired of wearing your Smartwatch on one wrist and your prized timepiece on the other at the same time? You wish there was a gadget to combine both, without having to swap your strap? Look no further! We have the solution for you; meet Chronos Wearables. The smart disc that attaches to […]