Category: Novelty

Introducing – Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary – Recreating the First 1960 GS with the New SBGW257, SBGW258 & SBGW259

To celebrate the brand’s independence from the mothership Seiko, luxury subdivision Grand Seiko introduced 3 limited edition watches at Baselworld 2017. All three limited edition watches paid tribute to a famous 1960 piece: the first-ever Grand Seiko model also known as “Diashock”. This year, which marks the 60th anniversary of Grand Seiko, is another important […]

6 years ago

Hands-on – Czapek Quai des Bergues Black Enamel Small Model

Since the name Czapek was resurrected in 2015, the company has released numerous variations of its first model, the Quai des Bergues. The timepiece was awarded the Public Prize at the 2016 GPHG. It was inspired by a pocket watch crafted by François Czapek made in the 1850s, the reference 3430, standing out with the […]

6 years ago

Introducing – Tudor Pelagos “Qatar Watch Club” Edition 2020

We see more and more “watch clubs” popping up around the globe. Don’t get us wrong, we actually encourage these initiatives as they are the best way to generate passion and increase horological knowledge among their members. One of these social hubs is named “Qatar Watch Club” and despite being quite young, it has already […]

6 years ago

Introducing – UNIMATIC x Massena LAB ​Modello Uno Ref. U1-ML6

Back in late 2018, William Massena simultaneously launched his own project named “Massena LAB” as well as the first watch resulting from this venture, the superb bronze Habring2 Erwin LAB01. Known as an avid watch collector (among many other things), Massena has a few connections in the watch industry (to say the least) and knows […]

6 years ago

Introducing – Two New Shades for the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, now in Blue or Green

We’ve said it in the past already, but if you’re looking for a great daily luxury watch, which combines enough resistance for the weekend and casual elegance for business days, Omega certainly has one of the best options on the market: the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150m Master Chronometer. Sleek and discreet, robust too, it combines […]

6 years ago

Rolex Baselworld 2020 – Predictions for the Watches that Rolex Could Launch in 2020

It’s that time of the year again. Despite the fact that watch fairs are facing multiple threats, Baselworld 2020 is fast approaching and will come with its array of new collections waiting. Without surprises, the most anticipated novelties of the year will again be the new Rolex watches. This also means that it’s time for MONOCHROME to make our yearly predictions. Just like we did in 2014 – 2015 – 2016 – 2017 – 2018 – 2019, we’ve been working hard to guess and design what the Rolex Baselworld 2020 Collection might be like. And here are the watches that we think Rolex could potentially launch at Baselworld 2020.

6 years ago

Introducing – The New HYT H5, Now with Blue Fluid

HYT can proudly claim to be the only watchmaker today to display time with fluids. With a brand philosophy unlike any other, HYT wants us to understand time intuitively, as an inexorable, unstoppable stream. The brand, and its unusual mix of mechanical watchmaking and fluid technology, has come a long way since its debut in […]

6 years ago

Hands-on – The Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono

Independent, family-run Swiss watch brand Norqain was founded just two years ago by Ben Küffer and is taking surprisingly confident strides. With three collections to date, Norqain designs everything in-house and is set to obtain greater manufacturing independence with its recently sealed deal with movement manufacturer Kenissi. The Norqain Freedom 60 Chrono we are looking […]

6 years ago

Hands-on – Parmigiani Fleurier Tondagraphe, Now With Elegant Guilloche Dial

Presented in 2009, available in multiple editions including quite sporty ones, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tondagraphe combines two popular yet sophisticated complications. First is a one-minute tourbillon. Second is a chronograph, executed in the traditional way. PF is now releasing a new variation of the watch, in line with the brand’s recent models and with a […]

6 years ago