Business News: November’s Swiss Watch Exports Show That China Is Once Again Red Hot
But it’s not good news all around.
Review – The New Brellum Duobox Pandial Chronograph
If you’re a long-time reader of MONOCHROME, you should already be familiar with Brellum, a young Swiss-based brand responsible for the Duobox. This watch is everything of a no-nonsense chronograph: slightly vintage-inspired, robust, very well built and overall, cool to wear. We now have the first main evolution of this watch, the Duobox Pandial. The racing inspiration is now clear, with a two-tone dial and an external tachymeter bezel. Let’s have a closer look.
Inside Grand Seiko: The Spring Drive Comes To Life
It takes the skill of many craftsman to produce a complete Grand Seiko Spring Drive – and the dedication and talent of a single watchmaker.
Introducing: The Cartier Libre Collection
A series of jewelry watches inspired by the Baignoire.
Hands-On – Parmigiani Fleurier Toric Hémisphère Rétrograde
The Toric was the first watch ever designed by Michel Parmigiani back in 1996. The collection was reintroduced at SIHH 2017 with the elegant Toric Chronomètre, a subdued, less complex take on the original case design. It is now presented in a stylish travel watch version with the Toric Hémisphères Rétrograde. The result is simply superb and the model has been awarded at the prestigious GPHG in the 2017 Travel Time category. Read on to learn more.
SPOTTED BY AG: Dispatch 15, December 17 – Holiday watchspotting edition
If you believe your calendars, then somehow we’re already in DECEMBER! And although we should be getting ready to wind down for the year, we seem to be getting busier. In case you missed it, Time + Tide Shop is now a thing — oh, and SIHH 2018 is just one month away. Yes, one month. But anyway, here’s to the December that was … I kicked off this month with a dinner with Zenith, hosted by Melbourne retailer Monards, down at the iconic AC/DC Lane. The evening was intimate, with a dozen or so guests, who all shared a common love for the brand. A clear standout for me (and personal favourite) was the black El Primero 36,000 VPH. On a rubber strap, this 42mm watch was just awesome. And, of course, what’s not to love about a clear caseback when it shows off the iconic El Primero movement? Part way through the month, I got the call from a friend who extended an invitation for coffee to meet local father and son watch collectors, John and Matt. John was wearing a Rolex Submariner (Ref 16610LN) after arriving back from a trip to the farm, where he’d put it to…
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Photo Report: Celebrating A Pair Of GPHG Wins With Bulgari In New York City
The brand’s new Fifth Avenue boutique was the perfect venue for a night all about forward-thinking, ultra-thin watchmaking.
INSIGHT: Sylvester Stallone and his Tiffany & Co Rolex Submariner
Editor’s note: Matt Hranek’s now sold-out book, A Man and His Watch, is one of the real standouts of the watch year, a beautiful and thoughtful text, packed with 76 stories of watches and the people who wear them. So taken were we by this book, we asked Matt if it would be possible to republish a few of his interviews. He kindly said yes. SYLVESTER STALLONE actor, director & screenwriter Tiffany & Co. gold Rolex Submariner reference 1680/8 This, by far, is the watch I’m most emotionally connected to. The first time I saw it, it was on the wrist of the rock star Gregg Allman, lead singer of the legendary Allman Brothers band. It was in 1976, we were on a plane, and Gregg was sleeping; I looked over and saw the most beautiful watch I had ever seen. As soon as we landed, I tracked one down, and it’s been my pride and joy ever since. It was the first valuable thing I could afford to buy, and I still love it dearly. The strength, the simplicity, the masculine shape — it was perfect. It still is! It’s like Rocky says to Adrian in Rocky II: “Do…
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INSIGHT: Sylvester Stallone and his Tiffany & Co Rolex Submariner
Editor’s note: Matt Hranek’s now sold-out book, A Man and His Watch, is one of the real standouts of the watch year, a beautiful and thoughtful text, packed with 76 stories of watches and the people who wear them. So taken were we by this book, we asked Matt if it would be possible to republish a few of his interviews. He kindly said yes. SYLVESTER STALLONE actor, director & screenwriter Tiffany & Co. gold Rolex Submariner reference 1680/8 This, by far, is the watch I’m most emotionally connected to. The first time I saw it, it was on the wrist of the rock star Gregg Allman, lead singer of the legendary Allman Brothers band. It was in 1976, we were on a plane, and Gregg was sleeping; I looked over and saw the most beautiful watch I had ever seen. As soon as we landed, I tracked one down, and it’s been my pride and joy ever since. It was the first valuable thing I could afford to buy, and I still love it dearly. The strength, the simplicity, the masculine shape — it was perfect. It still is! It’s like Rocky says to Adrian in Rocky II: “Do…
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Hands-On: The Mido ‘Inspired By Architecture’ Limited Edition, Inspired By The Guggenheim Museum
A surprisingly subtle homage to a classic of modernist architecture.