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First Look – The Parisian-Inspired Montblanc Star Legacy Nicolas Rieussec Chronograph
Synonymous with luxury fountain pens, Montblanc expanded its portfolio to include watches in 1997, with aesthetics inspired by its famous Meisterstück pens. Intent on demonstrating its watchmaking credentials, Montblanc acquired the legendary Minerva manufacture and released the Nicolas Rieussec chronograph in 2007. An unusual chronograph with revolving registers and a fascinating history, the Nicolas Rieussec […]
Introducing: The Laventure Marine Type 3 Chronometer
What We KnowLaventure, a Kickstarter brand turned microbrand, just released what might be its most compelling design in the Marine Type 3. These new watches take the previously established design language in a new direction, with what might be its most original model to date.The new Marine Type 3 is inspired by a fusion of 1980s watch design and marine chronometers, resulting in a Grade 23 titanium case, 38mm in diameter and 11.2mm thick (including the tall acrylic). Even with the flare of the
First Look – The Fun & Affordable Batavi Marina Chronograaf
Batavi is a burgeoning microbrand in the Netherlands and no stranger to fresh designs with models like the Atelier and Architect, the latter being a slick integrated sports watch. Style and accessible pricing really define the brand, and the latest Marina Chronograaf collection is no exception. Four bi-compax chronographs with fun nautical colours are perfect […]
Introducing: Richard Mille RM30-01 LeMans Classic
What We KnowLe Mans Classic returns this summer to the French countryside for its biennial celebration of the historic race cars that once battled through motorsport's most grueling endurance test. The 12th edition of Le Mans Classic runs from July 3 to 6, with around 750 classic race cars lapping the Circuit de la Sarthe as many times as possible in 24 hours, in six different categories ("grids") — one for each of the major eras of automobiles of the past 24 Hours of Le Mans series from 1923
Watch Spotting: David Beckham's Unique Diamond-Set Tudor Black Bay Chrono At Wimbledon
Sir David Beckham has one of the most recognizable wrists in the world. With tattoos reaching down to his fingers, it's impossible to mistake his wrist for anyone else's (even when he "accidentally" leaks an off-catalog Rolex). But not only was Beckham sporting something new and special at Wimbledon this weekend, he was doing so on a different wrist than usual—and he was more than happy to show it off.Photo by Getty Images.First spotted in a reel posted by Adrian Barker of Bark and Jack, David
Introducing: Marathon Limited Edition ADANAC Stainless Steel Navigator Pilot’s Automatic
What We KnowMarathon Watch is a truly international watchmaker. The 85-year-old company, based in Canada, manufactures and assembles its watches in Switzerland at its facilities in La Chaux-de-Fonds. At the same time, its biggest customers are government agencies, including U.S. government divisions such as the military. But today is Canada's birthday, and the brand is leaning heavily into its home country roots, offering a limited-edition Canadian heritage moment with the ADANAC Stainless Ste
First Look – The New Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Time Eater Tourbillon
The Louis Erard x Konstantin Chaykin Time Eater Tourbillon marks the evolution in the ongoing collaboration between the Swiss indie brand and master watchmaker Konstantin Chaykin. Building on the success of the previous “Time Eater” regulator models, part of Chaykin’s expressive Wristmons universe, the new model introduces a tourbillon with regulator display to the series […]
Just Because – You Can Vote and Choose The Look of the Next Seiko 1965 Diver
How many times have you looked at a new watch and thought you’d do it differently? That’s something all of us, watch enthusiasts, do – yes, even we at the office, have our own ideas about some new releases. How many times have we read in the comment section, “the brand should ask its fanbase” […]
Hands-on – Up Close and Personal with the 38mm Breguet Type XX Chronograph 2075
If you’re a returning reader of MONOCHROME, or if you’ve been watching our video reviews on YouTube, you probably know that we tend to remain pretty neutral. Why? Because we believe you are wise enough to make your own judgement… But today, I’ll be a little biased, to say the least. After all, all the […]
Interview: Kari Voutilainen On The Past, Present, And Future Of Urban Jürgensen
There hasn't been a brand relaunch like this since A. Lange & Söhne over 31 years ago. Even then, I couldn't imagine Lange had A-list celebrities, NBA players, and whatever passed for the 1990s version of fashion influencers crowding a venue like the aircraft hangar Urban Jürgensen filled in Los Angeles less than two weeks ago. And then there was Kari Voutilainen, the humble, relatively shy, but incredibly savvy Finnish watchmaker who had somehow become the center of an event that rivaled
Introducing: Hamilton's New Khaki Field Mechanical Might Be A Perfect Push For A Trip To Switzerland
What We KnowThis might be the most specific and out-of-the-way watch I've covered, but knowing how much folks love Hamilton, rare finds, and an excuse to travel, let me introduce you to four special editions of Khaki Field Mechanical timepieces from Hamilton available only at their global stores in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Lancaster, and Zermatt. Today's release is the Zermatt boutique exclusive, a 38mm Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical inspired by the Swiss Alps and the famous Matterhorn. The new rele
5 wristwatch YouTube channels every horology enthusiast should follow
5 wristwatch YouTube channels every horology enthusiast should follow Bibek Bhattacharya 5 min read 17 Jan 2025, 01:00 PM IST Watch YouTubers are a great source of information on horology.
Introducing: Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono "Yellow" Including Live Pics
What We KnowThe Tudor Pro Cycling Team will make its Tour de France debut next week, marking a historic milestone for the young squad. The race will also see team owner and former professional cyclist Fabian Cancellara return to the Tour for the first time since 2016, though now in his new role behind the scenes. To herald Cancellara's triumphant return to cycling's most prestigious race, Tudor is releasing the limited edition FXD Chrono "Yellow'' with color accents that nod to the 'Maillot Ja
Introducing – The Tudor Pelagos FXD Chrono Yellow Limited Edition
As most of you might know as of now, Tudor is now deeply involved in cycling, not only as one of the sponsors of a team, but actually the brand is the sole sponsor of a racing crew, partnering with cycling legend Fabian Cancellara to create the Tudor Pro Cycling Team. Tudor unveiled a special […]
Introducing: Panerai's New Luminor Chrono Flyback Luna Rossa And Luminor Luna Rossa
What We KnowPanerai recently announced two new attractive additions to its lineup, supporting its sponsorship of the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team as they prepare to compete for the 38th America's Cup in 2027, which will be held for the first time in Naples, Italy. This is the third time Panerai has collaborated with the America's Cup campaign, now featuring two new models with cool grey dials: the 150-piece limited edition Luminor Chrono Flyback Luna Rossa PAM01654 and the Luminor Lun
Introducing – A new Frost-Inspired Edition of the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 38mm
Without a doubt one of the best value propositions on the market, the Khaki Field Mechanical collection has grown drastically in recent years. Inspired by vintage field watches made by the company – the Hamilton “Hacked” watch – it combines cool military looks with a fair price and undeniable flair. In addition to the base […]
Introducing – The Final Edition In De Rijke & Co’s Miffy Moonphase Collection Comes in White Ceramic
The unique story of Miffy and De Rijke & Co starts back in 2022, when Dutchman Laurens de Rijke, founder of his own watchmaking company, launched something very unexpected: the Miffy Moonphase. The iconic Dutch cartoon bunny is known and loved the world over, and carefully protected by a foundation honouring Dick Bruna’s (Miffy’s creator) […]
Buying Guide – In Stealth Mode with Five All-Black Luxury Watches
They say black is slimming, and in watches, that’s no different. Black watches often look a touch more compact when side by side with their non-black counterparts. But there’s another side to the game other than just slapping on the colour black and calling it a day. Using black as a styling element can uplift […]
The Petrolhead Corner – Road-legal, Race-ready, and Le Mans Hypercar Client Programmes
Following Ferrari’s historic third win in a row at Le Mans last week, there was a lot more to talk about than pure racing. While the on-track action of the 2025 edition of the iconic French endurance race was thrilling from start to finish, there was off-track action that caught our fuel-induced attention! Of course, […]
In-Depth – The New Chopard L.U.C Qualité Fleurier 20th Anniversary Edition
In the world of fine watchmaking, certifications have always played a reassuring role for clients regarding the quality of their beloved watches. Of course, COSC, the standard for chronometric certification, which is primarily focused on the precision of the watch, is the first to come to mind. But many other initiatives have surfaced over the years. […]