Watches in space are still, at least for us at MONOCHROME, something that generates a sparkle. The idea of reaching for the stars, looking at planet Earth from a distance,
Watches in space are still, at least for us at MONOCHROME, something that generates a sparkle. The idea of reaching for the stars, looking at planet Earth from a distance,
I wasn’t going to admit to remembering the less-than-fantastic Prince movie Purple Rain, but the hit single is ringing in my ears. For those of you still scared of flashy
When I was asked to pick three pieces to start a watch collection for €10,000, I had to think about it for a long time. I came up with multiple
As we’re nearing the halfway point, how has the 2022 watch landscape shaped up so far? I feel there’s been an exciting blend of high-end and low-end offerings. But if
It’s not that I didn’t drink coffee last Monday. I just didn’t have a coffee in the office, but on a terrace in Rome. Nothing beats a cappuccino at Sant
When I grew up in the 1980s, almost everyone wore a watch, including young kids. There were no mobile phones (other than some car phones) and you basically needed a
A close-to-60-year-old book should rarely be reprinted unless it’s a piece of classical literature. Watches by Cecil Clutton and George Daniels is not a novel or collection of poems. Rather,
Earlier in the year, I wrote an article on starting a watch collection with a budget of €10,000. It was quite a challenging task, even though I know that €10,000
What are the best ways to deal with vintage watch dealers? If we all knew the answer, our lives could be easier. Although I am much more of a researcher
Last year, Cartier surprised us with a most unexpected launch of three colorful Tank Must watches. I must admit, I found these pieces so amazing and charming that the series
Before I jump into my confession, let me just say: of course, I didn’t buy the watch. It’s Rolex we’re talking about here! Despite a rather impressive offering of stainless
Grey skies and green hills — the British Isles provide endless picturesque landscapes perfect for soulful longing and distant gazing. That longing would be for watches, of course. And the
Well, I know I’m ready for this one! After re-editions of the 62MAS and the “Captain Willard”, Seiko now brings the less famous 6105-8000 back to life. It could be
Sorry for the master-piece pun. The Audemars Piguet master01, however, is just that, and rather it’s accessible compared to the R.O. When you can have this, why pay double retail
As watch admirers and collectors, we can get pretty intense at times. We devote countless hours to researching and hunting watches. We pour irresponsible percentages of our hard-earned cash into