Even though we haven’t seen new records broken recently, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo remains one of the most impressive ultra-thin collections in existence, setting an industry benchmark. From the thinnest tourbillon to the thinnest perpetual calendar, and then some, Bulgari has made a name for itself as the master of modern thinness. The watch we’re […]
As most of you might know, Jacob & Co. is the brainchild of one man, Jacob Arabo, a.k.a. “Jacob the Jeweller”. With his highly personal take on watchmaking, fuelled by a strong design and mechanically spectacular watches, such as the Astronomia collection or the Bugatti watches with an actual W16 engine inside, there’s something unique […]
A young brand based in Switzerland, Peren has, however, a rather peculiar background. Indeed, the brand has been created as a tribute to one of the first Transylvanian watchmakers, Eugen Hintz, and watches have been designed with one of this region’s most important locations in mind. Following the introduction of the Peren Hintz and Peren […]
Founded in 2001, MeisterSinger has made a name for itself with one very specific feature; a display that relies on a single hand to tell the time. Indeed, only the hour hand is used, and the minutes are relegated to an approximation to the closest 5-minute mark. The single hand slows things down, removing the […]
While Zenith certainly has made a name for itself with its high-frequency chronograph movement, the El Primero, there’s far more to the brand in recent years. Not only the Le Locle-based manufacture has strengthened its expertise in the field of chronographs – and the present watch is another proof of that – but is also […]
For now 5 years, the Maurice Lacroix Aikon collection has been one of the most attractive alternatives on the crowded market for accessible sports watches with integrated design. Since its introduction, the collection has gained multiple editions, ranging from classic automatic models with closed dials to far more daring and complex options, such as the […]
At MONOCHROME, we love independent watchmaking. This has always been one of the main topics of our magazine. And this has also been reflected in our choices when creating what we’ve named our Montres de Souscription. Following the success of the MdS1 with Habring² and the MdS2 with Czapek, we’re proud to introduce our third […]
Bianchet is a new independent Swiss watch brand founded by husband and wife team Rodolfo and Emmanuelle Festa Bianchet in 2017. Sharing a passion for tonneau-shaped watches and ultra-contemporary aesthetics and materials, the couple launched its first watch, the Tourbillon 1.618, in 2021. Incorporating a big date complication, Bianchet introduces its second watch, the Flying […]
Whether it’s about culture, landscapes or artistry, many of Grand Seiko‘s recent creations have been inspired by its country of origin, Japan. Not only this does pay tribute to the land where these watches are manufactured, but it also brings a unique identity, setting these watches apart from Swiss-based competitors. For its latest trio of […]
Junghans, the German brand from the Black Forest, is renowned for its minimalist Bauhaus-inspired designs personified by its Max Bill and Meister collections. The Meister collection, which appeared in the 1930s, is also home to the elegant retro Chronoscope line of chronographs and the S Chronoscope models that are more resilient, rugged and contemporary. The […]