First Look – The New Certina DS Super PH1000M, A Cool 1970s-Inspired Dive Watch

Certina has quite the legacy in the realm of diving watches, and in recent years, a few standout models like the DS Super PH500M, the DS PH200M, and the DS Action Diver have grabbed our attention for their killer looks, quality and accessible pricing. The latest addition to the family, the Certina DS Super PH1000M, […]

Introducing – Le Forban Sécurité Mer Presents Its New Diver, La Rochelaise

Riding the SCUBA diving’s rising wave, Le Forban Sécurité Mer seized the opportunity, presenting its inaugural dive watches in 1969. Also responding to the French Navy’s call for reliable and rugged tool watches tailored to the daily rigours of divers and maritime professionals, the Paris-based company delved into the task with a relentless focus on […]

Introducing – The Stealthy Awake for the French CCT FS Special Forces

Awake Concept is a French brand with sustainability at its core. Its no-nonsense design now comes in a full-black version developed for the French CCT FS Special Forces. Created in 2007 and based in Pau, the Compagnie de Commandement et de Transmissions des Forces Spéciales has a mission to provide the leaders of a special […]

Introducing – Studio Underd0g Takes To The Field With Its New 02 Series

The press release for the Studio Underd0g 02 Series field watch collection starts with the question of why horology can’t be a little bit more playful from time to time. It’s the exact question I ask myself every now and then, and the reason I have a soft spot for quirky, odd-ball watches. Watches with […]

Value Proposition – Introducing the Accessible Montoir Dive Watch

You’re probably not familiar with Montoir Watches, but the new microbrand is releasing a stylish and capable dive watch on Kickstarter with multiple colour options and affordable prices. Although the brand is based in the US, the new Montoir Dive Watch is Swiss-made with a vintage-inspired (1960s) aesthetic. The case is well-sized, the specs are […]

Value Proposition – Introducing the Montoir Skin-Diver

You’re probably not familiar with Montoir Watches, but the new microbrand is releasing a stylish and capable skin diver on Kickstarter with multiple colour options and affordable prices. Although the brand is based in the US, the new Skin-Diver is Swiss-made with a vintage-inspired (1960s) aesthetic. The case is well-sized, the specs are solid for […]

Introducing – Beaubleu Presents Ecce, Its First Permanent Collection

Beaubleu is a brand created in 2017 by Frenchman Nicolas Ducoudert Pham that we first discovered on MONOCHROME last year… One thing that has to be said is that our first encounter left us with a pleasant impression, primarily that of an elegant, original, yet coherent design ethos. If mechanically classic, watches by Beaubleu are […]

First Look – The New & Accessible Certina DS-7 Powermatic 80 Collection

It won’t come as a surprise to tell you that the integrated bracelet category, watches inspired by 1970s luxury sports icons, is more popular than ever. Many brands, from entry-level to independent watchmakers, have already presented their alternatives in this field. When it comes to accessible luxury, the market is dominated by the Tissot PRX, […]