The first reactions to Chopard's Zagato Lab One Concept were anything but neutral. A far cry from Chopard's more conventional Mille Miglia racing watches, this avant-garde wrist concept car – with its radical “birdcage” chassis aesthetic – was greeted by some as a daring pole position contender, while others needed more time to digest its […]

The independent watch scene is as wide as it is deep and we regularly come across new and exciting projects and brands. And since independent watchmaking is also the focus at MONOCHROME Watches, we try to offer you as many of them as possible. For the next new indie discovery called Juha Eskola, we're heading […]

As you might know, Tudor, the sister company of Rolex, was created in 1926 by Hans Wilsdorf (founder of Rolex) and is thus celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And for that reason, we can expect big things coming from the Rose. At least, it’s what we think the brand should do. We don’t often […]

Otsuka Lotec… The Japanese brand (or should we call it an atelier) that is causing a stir in the global watch collecting community, despite not being available outside of Japan – which may partly explain its popularity. A true JDM sensation, Otsuka Lotec is the brainchild of Jiro Katayama, a car designer turned self-taught, independent […]

Wenn Sie MONOCHROME schon seit einiger Zeit lesen, wissen Sie vielleicht, dass ich eine sehr starke Verbindung zur Rolex Explorer 36 mm habe, insbesondere zur Referenz 14270 aus den 1990er-Jahren. Sie ist nicht nur eine Uhr, die ich für das perfekte Beispiel dafür halte, was ein Youngtimer ist, sondern meiner Meinung nach auch eine der […]

It is often said “bigger is better”, but also “big things come in small packages”. While both statements can certainly be true in many aspects of life, this also applies to watches. In some cases you want a slightly larger and heavier watch, while in other cases you want something more subtle and sophisticated. Since […]

There’s an endless amount of mechanical wristwatches on the market today from a seemingly endless amount of brands (large and small), but almost all watches fall into a specific style (assuming it’s not from MB&F or Urwerk). However, many take on multiple roles and blur those lines – an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak is a […]

Benrus was founded in New York in 1921 by the Romanian-born brothers Benjamin, Oscar and Ralph Lazrus and relied on Swiss production based in La Chaux-de-Fonds. In the 1930s and 1940s the company became known for its pilot and military watches. Early models such as the Flyer and Airman were popular with airline pilots and […]

When you think of Kurono Tokyo, the subsidiary brand of Japanese independent watchmaker Hajime Asaoka, you should imagine something compact and elegant. Watches often focus on traditional craftsmanship, with understated cases and classic Japanese. The sportiest models the brand ever created were mid-century-style chronographs. Well, that's about to change because Hajime Asaoka has decided to […]

Every brand once dreamed of having an icon on their hands. A cornerstone model that will withstand time and design trends and, more importantly, forever capture the hearts of fans and collectors around the world. Watches like the Lange 1, the Submariner, the Nautilus, the Speedmaster or the Royal Oak. For Nomos, the Tangente is […]