Glashütte is a small village but it is a big name for German watchmaking. Following the establishment of watchmaking in 1845 thanks to a man named Lange, watchmakers from Dresden and beyond implemented a flourishing industry that would become the epicentre of fine horology in this country. Nomos, one of the youngest and most active […]
And the watch itself – a Bamford for Colette starring our old pal Snoopy – is pretty great, too.
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 […]
Episode 116 is a double-header full of insider perspectives and watch ephemera.
Parmigiani Fleurier and the Armani Group have just announced their collaboration for the creation of a new Giorgio Armani Fine Watches collection, which will be on sale from November 2021. Although Giorgio Armani has been a long-time partner of the Fossil Group – the partnership between the Fossil group and Giorgio Armani was extended for […]
The Italian brand closes out 2020 with the inaugural release in a new military-inspired collection.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Aussie summer or the Northern Hemisphere winter, whether locked down or suddenly released, we need colours in our lives more than ever this year. From bubblegum pink to baby blue, pastel-coloured watch dials never fail to turn heads and lift sagging spirits, and every man should be secure enough to rock a bright dial from time to time. Check out a few of our picks for the best pastel watches of 2020. Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 126000 “Candy Pink” This is one of the freshest dials on a Rolex since the legendary lacquered Stella dials of the ’70s. In a perfect candy-floss pink, this offers a fresh pop of summer, brought to life by the traditional craftsmanship only the Crown can bestow on a sports watch in a classic case. The 904L steel that Rolex uses for its cases and oyster bracelet has a softer, warmer feel than the usual 316L, so whichever size you choose, this could easily become your daily watch of choice (if you’re bold enough). We love the sublime comfort of the 36mm case – just be aware that your partner will inevitably try to steal it. Price: $7850 AUD…
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Our founder calls out eight lots that raised a few eyebrows – and presents both sides of the argument.
In addition to new models designed and launched directly by brands, one of the growing trends in the watchmaking industry (but also in the luxury industry in general) is the concept of collaborations. It can be with the involvement of a sportsman, an external designer, a brand from another field and, as you’ve probably seen […]
There’s far more to Omega than just its iconic sports watches, the well-known Speedmaster and Seamaster. Even though the brand has slightly simplified its offering over the years, two other collections, both focused on elegance, need to be mentioned. First is the Constellation, timepieces inspired by the brand’s precision models of the past. Second is […]