The Ollech & Wajs 1967 Astrochron was one of the first chronographs suited for professional divers thanks to its 200m water-resistant case. Equipped with a Valjoux 72 movement, a movement it shared with models like the original Rolex Daytona, the Astrochron has been selected by Ollech & Wajs for a remake this year. While the […]
Hamilton has been on the rise recently with a collection of cool, accessible and very well-equipped watches. The brand is known for its historically inspired models, field watches, aviation-inspired watches… and the Jazzmaster collection. This collection gathers the most classic, elegant watches of the brand – such as the Open-Heart models – and, often, a […]
One month… This is the time left before the largest watch fair, Watches and Wonders Geneva 2023, opens its doors. And, as some of you were expecting, it is time for the MONOCHROME team to get creative and come up with its predictions for the upcoming Rolex launches. Once again, Rolex will be participating in […]
The PRX Collection, Tissot’s take on the 1970s-inspired sporty-chic watch with an integrated bracelet, seems to be a never-ending story. Last week, we broke the news about the imminent launch of a highly anticipated version, the Ice Blue edition of the Powermatic 80 – a colour first seen on the 35mm quartz version. But there’s […]
Edox’s 200m water-resistant Delfin (dolphin) collection surfaced in 1961. It was touted in advertising campaigns as the “water champion” thanks to its patented “Double O’ring” seal formed by two gaskets to create a watertight seal where the crown meets the case. Having feted its 60th anniversary with the release of a limited edition with a […]
If anything has become clear when reviewing all the novelties presented by Audemars Piguet earlier this month, it is the simple fact that it has gone all-in in terms of complexity. Sure, there are some new time-and-date models for the Royal Oak and the Code 11.59 collections, but (ultra)complicated watchmaking by AP is in the […]
If luxury stainless steel sports watches are a hot commodity on the market today, Vacheron Constantin‘s Overseas Chronograph Panda has just raised the bar from hot to hotter. Just ahead of Watches & Wonders 2023, Vacheron Constantin pulls a splendid white rabbit out of its top hat with the release of the latest stainless steel […]
In a world where people look increasingly for stand-out, original objects, it can be very frustrating and challenging to do this with watches. While many enthusiasts and collectors might stick to well-established watchmaking names, there are some genuine surprises if you dare to go off the beaten path. In an effort to show you something […]
The Beast… Probably the second most emblematic watch of Audemars Piguet. A watch that, like its Genta-designed 1972 ancestor, broke the rules and created an entirely new segment of watches. Extravagant, oversized and polarising at the time of its introduction 30 years ago, it defined the ultra-robust luxury sports watch genre. The first Royal Oak […]
Watches that can indicate the time in the 24 time zones of the world are usually accompanied by first-class price tags. In 2012, Frederique Constant, the brand that has flown the flag of “accessible luxury”, proved that tourist-class travellers could enjoy a watch with a world time complication. Turning 35 this year, Frederique Constant celebrates […]