Welcome back to The Collector’s Corner. Earlier this year, we took a detailed look at one of the most impressive chronographs developed from the ground up during the 1990s, namely the Reverso Chronographe Rétrograde. This, back in an era when in-house wasn’t yet what it is today, was nothing short of an achievement, specifically considering […]
Running until October 1, the Ineichen Auctioneers Vintage watch auction consists of 72 lots of old-school goodness. It features everything from Patek Philippe to Audemars Piguet and beautiful dress watches to classic sport references. With so much up for grabs, I decided to pick five lots that spoke to me. Five watches, that if I … Continued
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Titoni is an independent family-owned watch brand founded in 1919 by Fritz Schluep in Grenchen, Switzerland. Titoni’s Heritage collection capitalises on the vogue for vintage-style watches and turns to its historic archives for inspiration. The Heritage 83019, inspired by a 1948 model, captures the post-war trend for streamlined cases and simple, clean layouts. Background For […]
About a week ago, we introduced you to a rather cool watch, the Nivada Grenchen Depthmaster, which marked the return of a highly original and important model in dive watch history. What’s even more noticeable is the fact that the name Nivada Grenchen, a niche but cult brand specialized in instrumental pieces, is coming back. […]
If you have the slightest interest in watches, you’re certainly aware of the collectability and (insanely high) market value of the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Nothing new here. Produced from 1976 to 1990, the first generation Nautilus – the reference 3700 – is a relatively rare model, as even the steel versions were only made in […]
While in 2021 vintage-inspired watches are all over the place, in 2012 the situation was slightly different. There were some homage or revival watches already, but the trend was less obvious. Specifically, if you were in the market for a Speedmaster with retro-styling, the main option was the all-time classic, the Moonwatch Professional (which has […]
Tissot’s Heritage collection is full of classic throwbacks. Drawing upon a heritage that spans over 165 years, suffice it to say that the Le Locle-based watchmaker knows exactly what it’s doing when it comes to creating retro-inspired timepieces that nod to a bygone era. Towards the end of last year, MONOCHROME covered the Tissot Heritage […]
3 years ago, in 2017, one of the most important vintage watches ever offered for sale, a watch of superb provenance, a watch that meant a lot for the collecting community, broke the record for the most expensive wristwatch ever auctioned. Indeed, Paul Newman’s Paul Newman Daytona sold for $17,752,500 – before another watch took […]
We knew this watch was a very important historical piece. We knew it was in the starting blocks to break a record, as possibly the most expensive Heuer ever auctioned… And it did. The reason is simple. The present vintage Heuer Monaco 1133B is not any Monaco watch. It once was one of the Heuer […]
Some watches have gained true cult status, mostly because of who wore them. Notable actors, men of political and historical importance, some of the greatest pilots or even space heroes who walked on the Moon. Not only are these watches great horological objects, but their background has given them an unbeatable aura, which extends far […]