Whenever robust, affordable dive watches are mentioned, the name Citizen is bound to pop up at some point. Sure, that other Japanese manufacturer might have dominated the market for decades, but the watches made by Citizen are not to be overlooked. Just take the very compelling Citizen Promaster Mechanical Diver 200m “Fujitsubo” as an example. […]
There is nothing as hype these days as the 1970s steel sports watch with an integrated bracelet. To make it short, they are everywhere and at every imaginable price point. The style is so popular that even high-end indie watchmakers and micro-brands are jumping on the bandwagon. Can we blame them? Surely not, as it’s […]
The DS-2 was an important watch for Certina. Released in 1968, it marked the start of a new era in the brand’s history, being the second generation of watches to feature Certina’s double-security system – which DS stands for. The watch was a success and came in many guises, yet the most recognizable remains the tonneau-shaped original […]
If Mido‘s capacity to create cool, accessible and fully equipped dive watches isn’t to be demonstrated anymore – I see you Ocean Star GMT – there’s one watch that goes far beyond just that, with a look that created much hype. Neo-vintage, colourful, bold and bright, visually almost overdone, the Decompression Timer limited editions – […]
As the leading global luxury goods emporium, Louis Vuitton knows a thing or two about winning design and contemporary trends. The recent appointment of Pharrell Williams as its men’s creative director speaks volumes about its vision of bringing a younger, hipper aesthetic to the Maison. Watchmaking, which became part of LV’s product portfolio in 2002 […]
The Ollech & Wajs 1967 Astrochron was one of the first chronographs suited for professional divers thanks to its 200m water-resistant case. Equipped with a Valjoux 72 movement, a movement it shared with models like the original Rolex Daytona, the Astrochron has been selected by Ollech & Wajs for a remake this year. While the […]
Hamilton has been on the rise recently with a collection of cool, accessible and very well-equipped watches. The brand is known for its historically inspired models, field watches, aviation-inspired watches… and the Jazzmaster collection. This collection gathers the most classic, elegant watches of the brand – such as the Open-Heart models – and, often, a […]
One month… This is the time left before the largest watch fair, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023, opens its doors. And, as some of you were expecting, it is time for the MONOCHROME team to get creative and come up with its predictions for the upcoming Rolex launches. Once again, Rolex will be participating in […]
The PRX Collection, Tissot’s take on the 1970s-inspired sporty-chic watch with an integrated bracelet, seems to be a never-ending story. Last week, we broke the news about the imminent launch of a highly anticipated version, the Ice Blue edition of the Powermatic 80 – a colour first seen on the 35mm quartz version. But there’s […]
Edox’s 200m water-resistant Delfin (dolphin) collection surfaced in 1961. It was touted in advertising campaigns as the “water champion” thanks to its patented “Double O’ring” seal formed by two gaskets to create a watertight seal where the crown meets the case. Having feted its 60th anniversary with the release of a limited edition with a […]