The Grand Seiko White Birch, first of its name, the version with a Hi-Beat Automatic movement known under the reference SLGH005, has been an immense success since its presentation in
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We’re all accustomed to heavy coffee table books with lavish photography and florid prose describing the centuries-long history and achievements of certain upper echelon watch brands. Since MB&F has always
February the 1st marks the advent of the lunar New Year, an event celebrated in China and other countries in Asia and Southeast Asia. Ulysse Nardin also wants to mark
Certina has a well-earned reputation for high-quality sports watches that won’t break the bank. With more than 130 years of history under its belt, the brand knows a thing or
We’ve seen a new kind of energy at Ochs und Junior in recent months. The small independent watchmaking company revolving around Ludwig Oechslin has presented new models with a distinct
Independent watchmaking is one of our favourite topics at MONOCHROME. It has always been part of our DNA, and we have a deep love for everything made with soul and
The latest Chronomètre FB RSM perpetuates a tradition established by the famous 18th-century horologist Ferdinand Berthoud who devoted his life to advancing the exciting science of horology and forming young
After two years without being able to attend large watch fairs – Watches and Wonders as well as the now-defunct Baselworld- it seems that we’ll finally be returning to normal.
The use of comic book characters or cartoon personalities in watchmaking isn’t new. However, we’ve recently seen a rather booming revival of the classical Character Watches. Watches incorporating Mickey Mouse,
Wristwatches with detent escapements are few and far between, mainly due to the complexity of their construction, regulation and fragility. It is considered a pinnacle in the art of precision
For our new installment of The Collector’s Corner, we are returning to a Richemont brand, one that is known as “La Grande Maison”, or the watchmaker of watchmakers. That’s right,
The launch of the Octo Finissimo collection in 2014 was a defining moment in the history of Bvlgari watches. Topping one record after the other for seven consecutive years, the
Half a century of life deserves a big celebration, and Audemars Piguet will be pulling out all the stops to fete its Royal Oak. Not only has it hit the
As explained in a recent article covering the new Hi-Beat GMT SBGJ255, one of the most important models of Grand Seiko, the 44GS, is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year.
Audemars Piguet’s longstanding history of calendar watches is still very much alive with the new release of its Code 11.59. Although it is not the first time the QP complication finds
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