Monochrome watches

Presented at Baselworld 2018 – when Jaquet Droz and the rest of the Swatch Group was still exhibiting at the Basel-based fair – the Grande Seconde Skelet-One was a surprisingly modern take on the classic 8-figure on the dial of the watch, the signature design of the brand. Launched in three inaugural versions, two in gold […]

Meet the new 2023 Hublot watches, with a modern take on the Classic Fusion and new versions of Big Bang and Spirit of Big Bang models.

A Design Reckoning at MOMA Beyond Bauhaus furniture and the Charles and Ray Eames chair, how is good design defined? Is it functional? Decorative? Minimal? Techy? Be the judge at a new exhibition called The Value of Good Design opening February 10 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, which is showcasing design from the 1930s to 1970s, from graphics to toys, electronics and appliances. Among the masterpieces in the exhibit, postwar design of the 1950s, which was a sign of

The 65th Anniversary Squale Master Titanium 120 ATM is classic in look and specs, but is the first Squale Master made out of titanium.

Introducing DeLaneau, pure feminine Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie combined. Together with GEO, Monochrome’s new contributor, I visited DeLaneau in Geneva. Visiting DeLaneau was an exotic and warm experience, I won’t forget easily. Around 1987 I remember myself, dreaming in front of the shop window, looking at their mens watches. But that has changed completely. Ad – Scroll […]

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When Chris Granger-Herr, the CEO of IWC, posted a photo of himself wearing the prototype for this updated version of the original 5002-generation Big Pilot in matte titanium while on his African Safari, collectors took notice. Shortly after, IWC announced a limited edition of 100 watches, which sold out almost instantly via Instagram (despite a six-month wait for them to be built). The watch was immediately nicknamed the “Safari” Big Pilot, while IWC officially named it the “Tribute to…

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Basel news: Eberhard & Co - Monochrome Watches

MONOCHROME Watches on Instagram: "While IWC’s Eternal Calendar is absolutely the most impressive of all the new Portugiesers, it’s not like the other novelties have nothing to offer. On the contrary! We especially like the new light-blue dials – both on the Chronograph and on the Automatics (40 & 42). What do you think? How has IWC Schaffhausen done at this year’s Watches & Wonders? Did you find any new favourites in the brand’s updated catalogue? Let us know in the comments! 📣 🔎 Learn…

Baselworld, in short, refers to the Baselworld Watch and Jewellery Show, the trade show that is organized each spring in the city of Basel, Switzerland. There are hundreds of exhibitors, including the leading watch brands, like Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tudor, TAG Heuer, Zenith, Seiko and Chopard. Also, the AHCI and many other independent watchmakers showcase their horological art.

Creative, daring, highly technical or crafted to a level that you simply cannot achieve in mass production – there are many reasons why independent watchmaking has been on the rise over the past twenty years. “Indies” are passionate about watchmaking and are often just a little bit crazy. Without massive marketing budgets or product committees, their creations are simply born from dreams, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit. Their ingenuity, vision, diversity or simply their smaller size…

As part of its Baselworld 2019 collection, Chopard presents the latest livery for its L.U.C Quattro. Still equipped with its formidable, ultra-slim, four-barrelled engine, the changes are limited exclusively to the dial. Housed in a white gold case, the dial displays a discreet grey colour in line with the brand’s pursuit of the restrained and […]

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Who still has the 1970s chronographs from Hamilton in mind? Set apart in the shadows by Breitling and Heuer watches, However Hamilton played a crucial role in the launch of the famous Chronomatic calibre. The brand’s flagship model at that time was the Fontainebleau – named after a famous French castle. A nice chateau that […]

Today we’re going to show you yet another spectacular piece that Montblanc created to celebrate their 110th anniversary. The brand with German roots and Swiss made timepieces shows its prowess in the world of high-end watches again. Yesterday we showed you one of the most affordable, if not THE most affordable, tourbillon watch in the world of […]