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Benrus is one of the few American guard companies with a claim to fame for practical, factual timepieces. The company was founded in 1921 by the Lazrus Brothers Benjamin, Oscar and Ralph and combined the Swiss precision with American assembly and marketing to develop a place in the history of the clock. From New York […]

Regardless of whether you are the guy to pull up a cover chair and coordinate the pool, or be more adventurous and go into diving from deep-sea caves, you need something that fits on the wrist for summer. With a wealth of new diving clocks that are introduced all year round, it can be cumbersome […]

If there is one thing that say about Koenigsegg and the wild machines from the gates of their facilities in Agelholm, Sweden, from the gates of their facilities, then they are at the height of the engineering system. The Swedish Megacar manufacturer, which was founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg, is known to push […]

Summer… The time of the year when temperatures rise and outdoor adventures beckon. The call of the sea for some, the appeal of a sun-drenched coastline, or simply enjoying the good life and relaxing. Whether you’re heading to the beach, preparing your diving gear, hiking a mountain trail, or enjoying city strolls, summer means a […]

The contemporary independent watchmaking lives from unconventional ideas, but only a few creators dare to form them with such sculptural poetry and technical finesse as David Candaux. His latest creation, the DC7 Blue Hawk, embodies his philosophy of a masterful fusion of mechanical virtuosity, architectural depth and visual intrigue. Building on the vision, which was […]

A 250th anniversary is already a remarkable performance for a watch brand, but a 250th anniversary, which celebrates the undisputed horological star of the 18th century, Abraham-Louis Breguet, is different. Breguet has released all the stops to commemorate this illustrious milestone and published a number of anniversary editions, including the great tradition Seconde Rétrograde 7035, […]

If you are a recurring reader of Monochrome, you have probably seen that we are usually very reactive and we try our best to deliver the freshest news. From time to time, however, we are still surprised when a brand published new editions of her watches without communicating. Today is a perfect example of this […]

Incredible, only eleven years have passed since Bulgari contested his first gladiator in the arena of the ultra -thin watches. The Octo Finisimo Tourbillon from 2014 from 2014 was astonished by the world with its shaving thin, record-breaking 1.95 mm tourbillon movement, but also conquered the hearts of many with its seductive Italian look. With […]

What if you want to see a mechanical movement as much as possible without affecting the practicality of an automatic? The simplest answer is of course the micro-rotor automatic. This integrates a small diaper into the movement without hiding it from the point of view. It also challenges the manufacturers to bend their watchmaking muscles […]

Cars and watches seem to fit perfectly, a match in heaven, as they say. Historically, there has always been a deep connection between the two, since the timing in motorsports is essential. So it is only natural that brands research this in many ways. Auto-themed watches are not unusual because brands often meet partnerships with […]