Category: Novelty

Hands-on – Carl F. Bucherer Manero Flyback “Racing” in Rose Gold

The Manero is one of Carl F. Bucherer’s bestselling collections, thanks to an elegant design and advanced mechanics. Alongside, the “peripheral rotor” models, the Manero Flyback has been a MONOCHROME favourite within the brand’s line up since it was introduced in 2016. At Baselworld 2019, the Luzern-based manufacture introduced a luxurious black dial/rose gold version of the steel “racing” model we reviewed here, a classic two-register chronograph that stands out for its cool retro flair and racing vibes.

7 years ago

First Look – The New Longines 1832 Moon Phase (Live Pics)

Longines has created a new family of watches with the simple name of 1832. Up till now, there was only a three-hands and date in the collection, but today we have a new model that I believe is going to be successful: the Longines 1832 Moon Phase. The number corresponds to the year of Longines’ […]

7 years ago

Introducing – Artisans de Genève Launches a New Skeletonized Rolex Daytona Watch, “La Barrichello”

Les Artisans de Genève is a watchmaking workshop offering customisation services for private customers. The original aspect of their work is that they perform elaborate modifications. Do not expect them to go for the straightforward black-PVD coated case… Their collaboration with Juan Pablo Montoya already gave us an idea of their “in-depth” approach. Today, Les […]

7 years ago

Hands-on – Graham Chronofighter Superlight Carbon Tourbillograph, now in a Carbon Case

Graham celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Tourbillograph, a chronograph/tourbillon combo housed in the brand’s cornerstone Chronofighter case. With its imposing 47mm dimensions, the weight of the case has been considerably lightened with the incorporation of a carbon case. A limited edition of 10 pieces, the dial of the Superlight Carbon Tourbillograph plays with a […]

7 years ago

Hands-on – Patek Philippe Chronograph Annual Calendar 5905R, now with Brown Dial

The watch we’re looking at today certainly wasn’t Patek Philippe‘s main novelty of 2019. If you want some fresh, truly unprecedented pieces, you’ll have to look at the Calatrava Weekly Calendar 5212A, the Alarm Travel Time 5520P or the (superb) Chronograph 5172G. And so what?… Can’t we just enjoy a new edition of an existing […]

7 years ago

Introducing – Glashütte Original Senator Excellence Perpetual Calendar Bucherer “Blue Editions”

Following up with its exclusive collection of blue-coloured watches, the Bucherer “Blue Editions”, which include some pretty cool watches such as this Oris Chronograph or this Breguet Marine, major Swiss watch retailer Bucherer continues to expand its line-up with a high-end piece, this time in a limited edition, with various evolutions compared to the standard […]

7 years ago

Hands-on – Zenith Defy Fusée Tourbillon – Unchaining Tradition

Tradition meets innovation in this new Zenith Defy model with its dramatic setting to host two watchmaking classics: a fusée-and-chain escapement and a tourbillon. In keeping with the avant-garde spirit of the Defy family, Zenith stages the show in a gravity-defying, 3D, openworked setting that reveals absolutely everything. Available in full carbon or platinum cases, these limited editions are not for the faint of heart.

7 years ago

Introducing – Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Now in White Ceramic

Back in 2017, Audemars Piguet showed an innovative spirit by presenting its first full ceramic watch (bracelet included), the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar in black. Needless to say, this watch is one of the hottest editions in the collection, with its unique stealth look and its complex movement. Based on this concept, Audemars […]

7 years ago

Value Proposition – CuleM World GMT, an Accessible Traveller’s Watch Launching on Kickstarter

CuleM Watches is a new microbrand based in Valencia, Spain, founded by Matthew Cule in 2018. “CuleM” is a combination of his last name and first initial. He launched his first watch collection via Kickstarter in May 2019 with a total of ten variants from three core models, all designed for world travelers covering 24 time zones. Let’s have a look at this accessible proposition in the GMT watch market, launched via Kickstarter.

7 years ago