For several years, Panerai has relied on its R&D ‘Laboratorio di Idee’ to advance its commitment to innovation. In this respect, the brand’s research in the field of high-tech material is next to none. Among the latest additions to the Luminor family is a cool, stealth monochrome edition combining innovative materials and manufacturing technologies. Meet […]
In a recent interview with MONOCHROME, Panerai’s CEO, Jean-Marc Pontroué, gave us a foretaste of what to expect in 2020. The main theme for the brand would be the 70th anniversary of Luminor. To celebrate this anniversary, the Italian brand releases three boutique-exclusive limited edition watches, which make an impact with their potent visibility in […]
Six months ago, in October 2019, A. Lange & Söhne unveiled the Odysseus, its first luxury steel sports watch. Unlike the icons that have dominated this segment for decades, the Odysseus struck out with its very own personality inciting mixed reactions. The Achilles’ heel of this watch, at least gauging by the comments of our […]
Oris teams up with cult Japanese jeans producer Momotaro for its latest collaboration watch, a special edition Divers Sixty-Five. This steel and bronze watch bears all the hallmark Oris traits but now comes with a special hard-wearing indigo Momotaro denim strap with the signature white ‘battle stripes’ of the brand. Doing things the Japanese way, […]
Tockr was founded in Austin, Texas by pilot Austin Ivey (co-founded by Sophy Rindler) in 2017 with the goal of producing accessible aviation-inspired watches. His grandfather flew C-47 transport planes in World War II and Austin has combined a lifelong passion of both flying and watches. The brand was among the first to use hydrographic […]
Some names might not ring a bell with a broader audience. But for tool watch enthusiasts, the name Ollech & Wajs should be familiar evoking memories of the 1960s and 1970s when the company was manufacturing respected timing instruments for professionals. Dormant for several years, it took more than 10 years to convince Albert Wajs […]
A couple of weeks ago, we took a close look at the 1965 “62MAS” Re-Creation SLA037J1, a watch that was inspired by the mother of all Seiko diving instruments and part of the trilogy launched by the brand to celebrate the 55th anniversary of its involvement in aquatic territories. So, talking trilogy, it is time […]
A couple of weeks ago, we took a close look at the 1965 “62MAS” Re-Creation SLA037J1, a watch that was inspired by the mother of all Seiko diving instruments and part of the trilogy launched by the brand to celebrate the 55th anniversary of its involvement in aquatic territories. So, talking trilogy, it is time […]
E.C. Andersson got its start via Kickstarter back in 2016 with the North Sea, a compelling sports watch with a cushion case and Seiko automatic. The North Sea II followed a year later with a similar aesthetic and better-regulated movement, but the brand’s new GL Kontra-Gauss GMT adds both Swiss mechanics and dual time zones […]
E.C. Andersson got its start via Kickstarter back in 2016 with the North Sea, a compelling sports watch with a cushion case and Seiko automatic. The North Sea II followed a year later with a similar aesthetic and better-regulated movement, but the brand’s new GL Kontra-Gauss GMT adds both Swiss mechanics and dual time zones […]