At MONOCHROME we have a thing for… well, monochrome. The balance of light and shadow on a dial, the quiet elegance of a perfect photograph… something about the removal of color to reveal form, texture and contrast that we find so immensely appealing. When we learned that Elka Watch Co., the young Swiss brand known for its soulful, 1960s-inspired designs, was collaborating with photographer Christian Coigny, one of the Swiss masters of black-and-white images, we took notice. And while these new S-Series monochrome editions from Elka Watch Co. objectively have a great name, we have nothing to do with them…
“Noir et Blanc” is an exhibition and a pair of watches that celebrate the purest aesthetic language: monochrome. Taking place from November 4th to December 10th, 2025 at the Espace Diorama in Geneva, the exhibition combines Coigny's analog artistry (real film, real darkroom work) with Elka's mechanical craft.
To mark the occasion, Elka is introducing two special editions of its classic, extremely elegant timepiece, the S Series Monochrome Editions. The Black Edition is a complete immersion in shadow, where every surface absorbs light in deep, dramatic tones, and the White Edition is a minimalist study in brightness and form that captures the calm of pure light. Each model is available in a 40.8mm or 36mm case with a domed sapphire crystal and is powered by the La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement with a 68-hour power reserve. The design stays true to Elka's vintage influences, but embodies the spirit of Coigny's photography, where every curve and every reflection counts.
The Elka Watch Co. Monochrome Editions are limited to 100 pieces per model and will be available for exclusive pre-sale throughout the exhibition at Espace Diorama. Delivery is scheduled for mid-December. Price is CHF 1,855 (Including Swiss taxes) per model.
Further information can be found at www.elkawatch.ch, christiancoigny.ch and espacediorama.com.
https://monochrome-watches.com/introducing-elka-watch-co-s-series-monochrome-editions-black-and-white/