Hamilton’s 300m water-resistant diver got its name from the US Navy combat divers who wore the original tool watch during WWII. Although most of us associate Hamilton with its robust
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The colour green, what’s left to say about it when it comes to watches? Well, plenty, as it turns out! Especially when brands are stepping up to the plate by
We’ve said it over the past already, but 1980s and 1990s IWC watches are on the rise. This era, that of the resurgence of the brand, gave birth to superb
Dietrich introduced the SD-1 Skin Diver last year with a very cool, organic design that emphasized water with glass. The bezel insert was sapphire, along with a central disc above
Over the course of the past couple of months, we’ve introduced you to a fair number of new and exciting watchmakers doing some fascinating things. One thing that becomes clear
Usually, when a brand launches one or more new models, or perhaps even an entire collection, they want to generate a bit of buzz. Get the news out with a
Some watches are more special than others… The fact that we’re talking about a perpetual calendar manufactured by Patek Philippe is already a first clue. The fact that it’s a
As of today, the OAK collection, comprising no fewer than 160 wristwatches, can be admired in the Design Museum in London until May 25th. Yesterday we had an exclusive preview
Watches are mechanical instruments that have long been associated with the world of motorsport, most of the time on four wheels. It is no secret that car enthusiasts are often
I guess you’re well aware that we, at MONOCHROME, are not enamoured by watches that comprise something else than gears, pinions, plates, bridges and springs. Nicely finished metallic parts, 100%
The mission of Gerald Charles, an independent family-owned watch company based in Lugano, is to perpetuate the legend of the late Gerald (Charles) Genta, the foremost watch designer of the
Michiel Holthinrichs, the founder of Holthinrichs Watches, is devoted to the craft of architectural watchmaking, a term we once coined when covering some of his early work. His background as
When presented in 2019 in its steel version, the first re-edition of the legendary Blancpain Air Command made a sensational entry on the market. Faithful, greatly designed, with a truly
Vintage-inspired watches are part of the industry, and highly coveted for about a decade. But when it comes to evoking the past, you can hardly do better and more historical
As a brand that enjoys turning preconceived ideas related to watchmaking on its head, the concept surrounding concept watches at H. Moser & Cie. has nothing to do with our
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