Hanhart is a brand established in 1882 in Switzerland by Johan A. Hanhart, and it has been German since 1902, following relocation. It is renowned for supplying chronographs to pilots and naval officers during World War II and its contemporary collections inspired by Fliegeruhren, such as the Pioneer series. Hanhart has consistently delivered timepieces with […]
The first-ever product to be launched by Porsche Design was a wristwatch, which was presented in 1972 and designed by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. A radical design back then and a great expression of the motto “forms follows function” this utilitarian concept would quickly gain new heights with Porsche Design’s emblematic 1970s Military Chronograph. More than […]
It won’t come as a surprise to say that most of the current watches produced by Grand Seiko are profoundly inspired by their country of origin, Japan. Whether it is depicting dials modelled after the country’s landscapes, crafted according to traditional crafts, or simply representing local culture, this is one of the elements that makes […]
The love of Jean Arnault, head of Louis Vuitton watches, for independent watchmaking is not a secret anymore. In addition to revamping entirely the brand’s collection with a new Tambour watch, the man is behind a great initiative for the indie watch scene, the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives, as well as relaunching […]
Since 2012, HYT has occupied a unique niche in the market as the only watch brand to display time with fluids. There have been clepsydras since time immemorial, but HYT’s neon fluids, pumped around the dial by bellows to indicate the hours, are unique in the watch world. The Hastroid, launched in 2022, marked a […]
We all have personal favourites in this business, and it would be a very boring place if we all liked or disliked the same things. The Swedish independent brand GoS is such a brand for me, as I am a big fan of the intricate details of the Damascus steel the brand is known for. […]
The Prospex collection by Seiko is full of important models, some however with a certain niche approach to things. The Landmaster is typically part of this category, as a watch with its fan base but probably not the one that most know about. Born in 1993, the Landmaster collection has since gained the trust of […]
Beaubleu is a brand created in 2017 by Frenchman Nicolas Ducoudert Pham that we first discovered on MONOCHROME last year… One thing that has to be said is that our first encounter left us with a pleasant impression, primarily that of an elegant, original, yet coherent design ethos. If mechanically classic, watches by Beaubleu are […]
Pierre and Jean-Claude Biver travel to Mexico to attend the annual Salón Internacional de Alta Relojería (SIAR), where they will showcase a unique piece animated with a very Mexican theme. Held from 17-19 October in Mexico City, the father-and-son team will unveil their impressive “La Danse du Temps” Carillon Tourbillon timepiece during the SIAR. Made […]
It won’t come as a surprise to tell you that the integrated bracelet category, watches inspired by 1970s luxury sports icons, is more popular than ever. Many brands, from entry-level to independent watchmakers, have already presented their alternatives in this field. When it comes to accessible luxury, the market is dominated by the Tissot PRX, […]