Introducing: The Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback Collection With Bracelets
A familiar collection expands in a sporty direction.
Green Is the New Blue. From bottle green, to olive, to khaki, here’s the best green dial watches of 2020, part 2
Yes, let me say it again, we love colours! I’ll shamelessly repeat the same statement from part 1 of this delightfully green story, this one coming to you from a more rough-and-ready angle. This story is still meant as an inspiration to move away from the quiet solitude of matt black dials and embrace a bright new world of everything from matte olive to bright apple green, so let’s take a look at a few more of the best green dial watches of 2020. Mood upswing guaranteed. Seiko Prospex “Captain Willard” SPB153J Yes! They did it. After the beautiful SLA033, an almost too beautiful rendition of the “Captain Willard” 6150 diver, of Apocalypse Now fame, Seiko has finally released a more affordable version. As expected, the black-dialled version (SBP151J) as nature intended, an everyday version with the solidity of the 6R35 movement. But wow, how much a little colour can do. Unlike the original black dial, the green dial on the SPB153J in a mossy olive green tint is a stroke of genius. The sharp indices pop against the fresh green stage, and that fresh red pop of the classic traffic light lollipop seconds always makes us smile. Go! Do…
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Introducing – Bovet Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter Two Sunshine Collection
Bovet releases the second iteration of its Récital 26 Brainstorm Chapter Two with a splash of vibrant yellow accents. Although a Bovet watch will rarely go unnoticed, this zesty yellow model will magnetise the attention of everybody standing in the same room as its wearer. Limited to seven pieces, the Sunshine Collection is packed with […]
HANDS-ON: The IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph TOP GUN Ceratanium, a stone-cold classic … blacked-out, suited up and mission-ready
All the connotations and daydreams that come with the image of a fighter pilot are on show in the intriguing IWC Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph TOP GUN Ceratanium, a functional tool watch that transcends the genre. The cool black finish could only be German, and following a strict code of functionality that, while formal in its monochrome symmetry, exudes a calm feeling of trust. The case is not exactly lithe at 44mm with a close-to 17mm thickness, but the fit on the wrist makes me believe that there is a well-staffed Department of Ergonomics at IWC Schaffhausen. Even without the visual cliché of black being slimming, the elegant shape of the lugs sure make it shrink, and yes, Ceratanium is light enough that, with eyes closed, you’ll think it’s a slim 40mm. The Ceratanium case The lineage of ceramic pilot’s watches starting in 1994 culminates in what here is a matt black case with a smooth surface. The stealthy feel is a masterstroke by IWC, combining titanium and ceramic in a composite material, having the lightness of titanium while being ultra scratch-resistant. The surprising feature is that Ceratanium has a softer feel, both through its silky surface and feeling warmer…
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Announcing – Watch the GPHG 2020 Tonight, Live on MONOCHROME
Tonight, as every year, is the celebration of watchmaking, watchmakers and watches in general… It is the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (or GPHG 2020) – the Oscars of the watchmaking industry. Several categories are represented (ladies, men, complicated and even affordable watches) and the best watches of the year will be awarded the coveted […]
Introducing – Seiko Prospex Diver’s 1968 Reinterpretation SPB185 & SPB187 (Live Pics & Price)
This isn’t the first time that Seiko brings a watch in its Propsex collection inspired by the classic Hi-Beat 1968 diver. At Baselworld 2018, we’ve seen two models that were walking in the footstep of the reference 6159-7001. There was the ultra-faithful SLA025 (which has been done in blue this year, with the SLA039) and, […]
Introducing – The Credor Eichi II, Now with Deep Blue “Ruri” Dial
Credor… A name that might not tell a lot to some of our readers, but that is synonymous of the best that Japan can produce in terms of high-end watchmaking. Credor is Seiko’s top of the range collection, even above the already handsome Grand Seiko watches. Since 2008 and the first Eichi watch, this name […]
“Get your hands off my Patek…” Remembering the watches and antics of Nicolas ‘Bling-Bling’ Sarkozy
Editor’s note: We recently performed an overview of the watches most commonly worn by Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but despite being fresh from the campaign trial neither has ever had to do what former French Prime Minister Nicolas Sarkozy did. Sarkozy — fearing his Patek Philippe would be stolen — actually took his watch off as he met the people, after a few aggressive/enthusiastic handshakes with the crowd, to ensure his precious timepiece was not ripped from his wrist in the process. Say what you will about American presidents, but they have never had to remove their watches in fear of indulging their crowd of supporters. There is a case to be made that leaders of countries should not wear such expensive and opulent timepieces, especially in harder times, but if you had Sarkozy’s collection, it’s hard to say you wouldn’t want to flex the watches as well. Let’s revisit the wrist of Nicolas Sarkozy, as well as remind ourselves why the French are known around the world for their fashion – Mr Benedictus, take it away … “If you don’t have a Rolex by the time you reach 50, then you have clearly failed in your life.” Remembering Sarkozy, the…
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Introducing: The Credor Eichi II GBLT997
New. Blue. Eichi II.
In-Depth: A Side-By-Side Look At The Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 And Oyster Perpetual 39
It’s bigger – but is it better?