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Introducing – OW C-1000, Tribute to the Ollech & Wajs Caribbean 1000 Dive Watch

Recently, we introduced OW Watches, the revived Ollech & Wajs, a hidden gem of the vintage watch industry, maybe not as well-known as most mainstream brands, but still an icon of tool watches. After two inaugural tool/pilots watches, the OW P-101 and the OW P-104, it is time for OW to bring back its most iconic dive watch, the Ollech & Wajs Caribbean 1000. So here it is, the new OW C-1000. Still relatively accessible, still cool, even more robust.

Value Proposition – The Cool And Accessible Dan Henry 1970 Automatic Diver 40mm, Now in 4 New Colors

One of the best value propositions for dive watches is the Dan Henry 1970 Automatic Diver, hands down. We covered the 44mm original a couple of years ago and the brand quickly followed up with a more mainstream 40mm version. At only USD 250, this was their first model to quickly sell out. A new […]

Opinion – SwatchPAY! Will Make Watches Useful Again

Here, at MONOCHROME, we adore watches. Mechanical, high-end watches, hand-finished. We’re not really the right platform to write about smartwatches, or even quartz watches – this is our editorial choice, and we’ll stick to that. But last week, Swatch introduced SwatchPAY!, and that is a big innovation. I actually believe that this new introduction could, […]

Introducing – Staudt Praeludium Chronograph Black Edition (Today’s most Appropriate Novelty…)

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 […]

Introducing – Tulloch T-01 First Edition Regulator, The First Watch of a New Independent Watchmaker

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.

Introducing – 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.

Introducing – H. Moser & Cie. Heritage Centre Seconds Funky Blue

Introducing – De Bethune Dream Watch 6 Table Clock x @byJorgHysek

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 […]

Introducing – Omega Seamaster Diver 300M – The James Bond Limited Edition Set

A few weeks ago, Omega introduced a new Bond-themed Seamaster Diver 300M, inspired by the 1969 film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, a watch that we experienced live and gave it a good, objective look. Based on the refreshed model launched in 2018, this limited edition showed multiple, rather blatant 007-inspired details, mainly visible on […]

Introducing – Ressence Type 1DXB

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 […]

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