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The first mechanical clocks were actually bell towers without dials or hands. Bells would simply ring to mark the hours or special events, starting in the late 13th century in Europe (Italy and Germany to be specific). The name “clock” even comes from the Latin word for bell, clocca. Among the most famous of these […]

Although some might argue it has never lost its touch, it must be said that the independent watchmaking scene feels rejuvenated and stronger than ever. Just a couple of years ago, creative souls looking to make a name for themselves struggled to find traction and lure collectors to make their dream come true. Established names […]

After the successful sale of our fourth Montre de Souscription, we are launching our fifth MdS edition. This time the collaboration is with Angelus, with a watch based on a monopoussoir chronograph with an excellent movement. The new Montre de Souscription 5 meets all the criteria of what we love most at MONOCHROME: vintage inspiration, […]

Founded in 2021, Bianchet is a young independent brand based in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, specializing in contemporary tonneau-shaped timepieces that combine advanced materials with architectural mechanics. The brand's designs are based on the golden ratio (1.618), which influences the proportions of their cases, bridges and even their rotors. Last year's Model B 1.618 UltraFino Carbon […]

How do you handle a watch like this new Toledano & Chan? Although it is a watch because it tells the time, the B/1.3r, like all previous models from the young brand, is not conventional. It's not your everyday, classic round watch. It is a conscious statement, a watch that does not adhere to the […]

Far from being a recently launched collection, Tissot's PR516 represents the brand's racing-focused option. The collection first appeared in 1956 with the PR letters, which originally stood for “Particulièrement Robustes”, and underwent a remarkable transformation in 1965 into what we know today. Over time, the PR516 went through various iterations, returning in 2024 as a […]

It's only been about three weeks, but the first annual watch fair is already behind us. LVMH Watch Week presented some very beautiful new watches from the LVMH Group brands: Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer, Bvlgari, Hublot, Zenith, Daniel Roth, Gérald Genta and Tiffany. And while the volume of new watches on display doesn't compare to […]

Watches are so ubiquitous that just about every movie has characters wearing them. Most go unnoticed by audiences as a generic part of daily life, although when bigger actors or “movie stars” flash a watch on screen, it often gets noticed. For the most part, however, watches are simply part of the given wardrobe and […]

It is undeniable that in recent years there has been a surprising change in mechanical watchmaking in both directions. While the prices of traditional brands have increased quite dramatically, we have seen a significant change on the other side of the spectrum. What once cost thousands of euros can now be had for a fraction […]

Last but not least, the British watch company Bremont has made some important changes in recent years Hire a new CEO in 2023, Davide Cerrato (known for publication the Tudor Black Bay in 2012 and for worked at Montblanc and Panerai). A new direction was unveiled at Watches & Wonders 2024 with an updated logo […]