Hands-on – Omega De Ville Tourbillon Master Chronometer

When you think Omega, you’ll probably have in mind iconic watches like the Speedmaster or the Seamaster – and rightfully so. You might think even about James Bond or the Olympic Games. All in all, you’ll often have technicality and sports in mind. Well, there’s more (much more) to Omega, including complications and chronometry. Remember […]

6 years ago

Introducing – Glashütte Original PanoLunarTourbillon Limited Edition

Glashütte Original releases a spectacular 25-piece limited edition of the PanoLunarTourbillon in a platinum case. As a member of the Pano family, the PanoLunarTourbillon displays the distinctive asymmetrical dial layout but now features lavish hand-engraved surfaces that attest to the refined talent of GO’s artisans. Theatrical Flying tourbillon The flying tourbillon was invented 100 years […]

6 years ago

Hands-on – Seiko Presage ‘Riki Enamel’ Blue SPB163J1

While Prospex is the definitive professional collection by Seiko, a range known for its accessible and high-performance models, the Japanese brand has also demonstrated recently that it is no stranger to the dress watch and to traditional craftsmanship. With this collection named ‘Presage’, Seiko offers elegant and exclusive materials for tasteful watch enthusiasts with a […]

6 years ago

Introducing – Breguet Tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7097 Blue ‘Boutique Edition’ (Live Pics & Price)

The Automatique Seconde Rétrograde, like all watches in the Tradition collection, is inspired by Breguet’s historical subscription watches. With most of the essential components of the historic movement displayed on the dial, the 7097 dons a new ‘Breguet blue’ guilloché dial for 2020 and will be available exclusively in Breguet boutiques.  Subscription watches for the […]

6 years ago

Hands-on – The 2020 Breguet Classique 7337 Calendar & Moon With New Dials

Earlier this year, Breguet unveiled its models for 2020 including this Classique 7337 Calendar & Moon watch. One of the main themes at Breguet for 2020 has been the introduction of blue dials in its Classique family with the 7137 Moon & Power Reserve, this 7337 Calendar & Moon and the 5377 Tourbillon Extra-Plat. Like […]

6 years ago

Introducing – Petermann Bédat 1967 Deadbeat Seconds

If you are a regular reader of MONOCHROME, you probably know Petermann Bédat. This independent brand was founded by a duo of young talented watchmakers, two friends who established their workshop in Renens (near Lausanne, Switzerland) to perform restoration work and who ended up creating their own project. We already discovered their first watch, which […]

6 years ago