Max Büsser and Friends, or simply MB&F, was created as an avant-garde horological lab with a vision: gathering talents to create radical mechanical art pieces. For its latest creation, Büsser got two of his long-time friends to collaborate for the first time; the discreet Finnish master Kari Voutilainen and the inventive Eric Coudray. The result […]
The Bovet 19Thirty Fleurier is one of the simpler models in the brand’s universe of ultra-refined, ultra-ornamented timepieces. First presented in steel in 2015, with a relatively ‘simple’ dial and straightforward functions – by Bovet’s standards… – the 19Thirty pays homage to the 1930s when pocket watches migrated to the wrist. The latest model to […]
Staudt is a relatively young brand, born in The Netherlands, with a slightly different concept than the usual newcomers and their accessible take on watchmaking. The idea was to offer higher-end, well-designed watches with a classic look and nicely executed movements. Everything started with the Praeludium Hand-Wound, followed two years later by a chronograph version […]
We are always happy at MONOCHROME to see new independent brands launching. While most of the recently-launched brands were more on the entry-level side of the watchmaking scene, we can’t hide our love for hand-made movements, focus on chronometry and high-end decorations. So, it is with much pleasure that we’re today taking our first look at a new independent watchmaker named Tulloch and its inaugural creation, a superbly crafted regulator with impressive movement. Meet the Tulloch T-01 First Edition Regulator.
Last year, German manufacturer Moritz Grossmann, one of Glashütte’s best representatives, presented its very personal vision of an automatic watch, the Hamatic. Impressive, mechanically fascinating but still a prototype, the watch needed a few more months to be perfected. But here is the final version of the Moritz Grossmann Hamatic, now without cut-outs on the […]
About a year ago, H. Moser & Cie surprised us by introducing a retro-styled, pilot-inspired steel watch as an exclusive limited edition for Swiss retailer Bucherer, followed by a tourbillon model. Given the potential of this lovely entry-price steel watch, we thought that Moser would follow-up with a regular collection Heritage centre seconds… And it is now available with an electric blue dial bringing an additional touch of modernity and that unmistakable Moser twist. Meet the H. Moser & Cie Heritage Centre Seconds Funky Blue.
About a year ago, H. Moser & Cie surprised us by introducing a retro-styled, pilot-inspired steel watch as an exclusive limited edition for Swiss retailer Bucherer, followed by a tourbillon model. Given the potential of this lovely entry-price steel watch, we thought that Moser would follow-up with a regular collection Heritage centre seconds… And it is now available with an electric blue dial bringing an additional touch of modernity and that unmistakable Moser twist. Meet the H. Moser & Cie Heritage Centre Seconds Funky Blue.
Single-handed watches are the bread and butter of German brand MeisterSinger offering a more laid-back and original approach to consulting the time. In a departure from the 38mm steel Metris models introduced a year ago and the 2019 bronze model, the collection is enlarged with this cool matte black DLC steel case. This Black Line […]
The Swiss Jura region where the De Bethune’s manufacture is located (in L’Auberson near Sainte-Croix) is known as “Haute Horlogerie wonderland”. Saint-Croix is certainly reputed for its wristwatches but also for a variety of expressions of mechanical art, in particular automata and music boxes. It is, therefore, no surprise to see De Bethune venturing beyond […]
Ressence is a unique company… Half watchmaker, half 2.0 avant-garde designer, the brand is known for its bold and innovative timepieces – think Type 2 e-Crown – that combine a sleek design with a signature display of the time. Even if “challenging the status quo of mechanical watchmaking” is the philosophy of the brand, its […]