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The Quartz Crisis of the 1970s and 1980s was a defining moment for the industry, to say the least. Following Seiko’s Astron in 1969, the first quartz watch to hit the market, a huge swathe of traditional brands closed down as cheap, extremely accurate and virtually maintenance-free Japanese quartz watches hit the streets. Add to […]

Perpetual calendars are undoubtedly an integral part of Audemars Piguet's history, and the Royal Oak has made a strong impact since 1984. With the introduction of the Royal Oak Selfwinding Perpetual Calendar Openworked with the new caliber 7139, AP signals a clear generational change. Released alongside a Code 11.59 counterpart, an exquisite, beautiful watch, this […]

British indie brand Farer was founded in 2015 by four friends with experience in the watch trade. With Swiss-made mechanical movements, Farer offers a portfolio of confident designs with an eccentric British touch and competitive prices, thanks to the brand's direct-to-consumer approach that eliminates the need for middlemen. The name Farer, derived from Old English […]

In recent years, Audemars Piguet has significantly developed the Code 11.59 collection, turning it into a serious platform for contemporary haute horlogerie. For 2026, the brand introduces a new interpretation of the Audemars Piguet Automatic Flying Tourbillon Code 11.59, now with an ivory signature dial and a sophisticated mix of white gold and black ceramic. […]

Audemars Piguet's Royal Oak Offshore, also known as “The Beast”, was released in 1993 as a bolder and bolder version of its famous sister, the Royal Oak. The ROO family was inspired by the world of powerboat racing popular in the 1980s and got its name (Offshore). She grew and emerged in 2010 as a […]

The watch culture in the Netherlands has been growing steadily for many years, and we have another new and quite nice watch project to show the already diverse group of brands and watchmakers from our small country. The Sero Watch Company was founded by two Dutch people with a great passion for watches and developed […]

Sellita has introduced a new evolution of its most ubiquitous automatic movement: the SW200-2 Power+. This new caliber is intended to stand alongside the well-known and widely used SW200-1 in a transitional phase before being gradually replaced across all collections. At first glance nothing seems to have changed. The SW200-2 Power+ has the same dimensions, […]

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, […]