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Splash of Color: Watch Insider’s 10 Colorful Dive Watches

Assuming that all divers’ watches from luxury brands are similarly suited to perform their functions properly underwater, how best to determine which one is right for you? Obviously, the look of the watch has a lot to do with the decision, and nowadays you have an array of colorful options to choose from. Some years...

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Oct 26, 2015 by Alexander Linz

Monochrome Monday: Introducing the Richard Mille RM 055 Bubba Watson All Grey Boutique Edition

A mechanical watch to be worn while practicing golf? Isn’t that something that everybody knows to be dangerous? Well, that would certainly be true in the case of most mechanical watches. However, when it comes to Richard Mille, we’re not talking about the usual timepieces. As we’ve seen with two of the brand’s pro-athlete ambassadors,...

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Aug 10, 2015 by Brice Goulard

Monochrome Monday: Hands-on with the Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet

This year Montblanc introduced the entirely new Heritage Chronométrie collection, which immediately sparked interest from collectors. The collection features classic looks, classic complications, and even classically sized watches. The Montblanc Heritage Chronométrie Quantième Complet is also part of this new collection, featuring a quantième complet – “complete calendar” in English – in a beautiful 40-mm...

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Jul 20, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Watch Experts Network: Chopard Mille Miglia 2015 Race Edition – Watch Review by Escapement

Angus Davies reviews the Chopard Mille Miglia 2015 Race Edition, an ebullient version of the Mille Miglia GTS Power Control, launched earlier this year at Baselworld 2015. This watch joins a long line of octane-rich timepieces referencing the Swiss luxury brand’s role as official timekeeper of the iconic 1,000-mile race from Brescia to Rome and...

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Jul 18, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Fratello Friday: Our Top 7 Favorite Watches from Only Watch 2015

At the 6th edition of the biennial Only Watch charity auction we will see as many as 42 unique timepieces going under the hammer. That’s nine more than in the last Only Watch auction in 2013. Without any doubt the stainless steel Patek Philippe Grande Complication (tourbillon, minute repeater and perpetual calendar with moon-phase) with...

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Jul 17, 2015 by Carina Friedrich

Watch Experts Network: ‘#TBT Fortis Marinemaster 8001 Chronograph’

Basel prognostications begin as early as January and start in earnest in February. One of the most discussed brands, of course, is Rolex. A quick browse of Rolex forums brings out multitudes of hypotheses about what the giant will release at the show and, then, a month or so later, the actual news is almost...

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Jun 22, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Geo. Graham Tourbillon – watch review by ESCAPEMENT’

Angus Davies falls for the charms of the Geo. Graham Tourbillon, a slender timepiece equipped with a micro-rotor and tourbillon. This watch reveals another side to the brand which takes its name from the legendary English clockmaker, George Graham (1673-1751). I always find it fascinating to hear third parties describe my children. At times, I...

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Jun 21, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘TAG Heuer CARRERA Calibre 6 – watch review by ESCAPEMENT’

The right calibre Angus Davies provides a ‘hands-on’ review of the TAG Heuer CARRERA Calibre 6. This watch features retro-styling, but is very applicable to modern life with its simple to interpret dial and convenient self-winding movement. These are anxious times, as any concerned parent will attest. Children throughout the United Kingdom are in the...

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Jun 21, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Hublot Classic Fusion Aeromoon – watch review by ESCAPEMENT’

Removing the layers Following a recent extended period of acquaintance, Angus Davies provides an in-depth ‘hands-on’ review of the Hublot Classic Fusion Aeromoon. This watch is equipped with a self-winding movement and a skeletonised dial. Harrods, the prestigious retailer in Knightsbridge, is showcasing Hublot this month with an extensive exhibition. I am no stranger to...

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Jun 20, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Summer Special: Seiko SKX007 vs Citizen NY0040’

Sun’s out guns out! Yes, it’s June and that means that people are giving serious thought to where they will spend their vacation. For most, this entails some sort of beach setting and may include activities in the water such as swimming, diving, sailing or surfing. If not, though, the vacation usually involves some sort...

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Jun 20, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Photo-Essay: Weekend in Tuscany with Tudor & Ducati’

As Tudor & Ducati teamed up for the Fastrider we were invited to join them on a fast paced weekend in Tuscany Italy. Shortly after flying into Italy we find ourselves at the Ducati headquarter in Bologna where it all started for them. Here we were welcomed for a presentation about Ducati and continued with...

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Jun 19, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: #TBT Seiko 6105-8110

There’s always a beginning to the story: something that draws one’s interest to a certain brand. Today’s #TBT relates to that beginning, for me at least, and highlights a popular watch in vintage circles outside of just those who admire the brand name on its dial. It’s a watch that has gained interest amongst fans...

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Jun 18, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Tissot – 2015 Line-up’

When someone is getting himself into nice watches and wants to make the first real Swiss made watch purchase, the is a big chance that Tissot is one of those brands he or she will come across. We sat down with Tissot in Basel and I have to say that we have not been let...

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Jun 18, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘DuBois et Fils DBF003-07 – in-depth watch review by ESCAPEMENT’

A significant date Angus Davies provides a ‘hands-on’ review of the new DuBois et fils DBF003-07. This watch features a big date complication with a visually striking bottle green dial. Throughout history, dates have been used to label momentous events. My parents and their peers would remark, “Where were you when Kennedy was shot?”. The...

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Jun 17, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Tempus Machina Ref. 216A – A customized Rolex Submariner reminiscent of the Ref. 6538 (live pics & price)’

It’s not often that we talk about customized watches here, at Monochrome-Watches. Brands usually don’t like this practice that consists in changing several visual or technical aspects of a watch. We don’t cover them also because of the look of such customizations – usually fully black or fully paved with diamonds. Such customization processes can...

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Jun 17, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘“Authentic” NASA velcro strap – Speedy Tuesday meets Strap Review’

If you start to explore the world of Speedmasters and Omega in general one name you will come across is the late and great Chuck Maddox. Many things we know today are results of his thorough research, which is still a reference point for a lot of topics. Let that be a Speedy Pro, a...

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Jun 16, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Strap maker workshop by DStrap’

With our recurring reviews on watch straps it was great to see local Dutch watch strap maker Olaf Lugten from Dstrap, announce the worlds first ‘strap maker workshop’. After getting in touch we were one of the lucky few to join Olaf for this master class (as we like to call it) that took takes...

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Jun 16, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ’24 Hours of Le Mans … And The Winner Is: Rolex’

As afollow-up to my two posts about watches & 24 Hours of Le Mans I want to show you some pictures saying more than 1000 words… Click on “read more” to see my report … First of all congratulations to Porsche to win its 17th 24 Hours of Le Mans race. After a clear dominance...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘DECAMP Goods Watch Rolls, an Interview’

This week, we feature an interview with the owner of a small watch goods company. I had the opportunity to meet this person on a recent trip to San Diego and was really taken by his story, his real interest in watches and, most importantly, the quality and design of his watch rolls. Erik gave...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

Watch Experts Network: ‘Introducing the Chopard Superfast Chrono Porsche 919 Jacky Ickx Edition (including live photos & price)’

And the winner is… Porsche. Well, if we focus on cars engaged at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, there’s no questions anymore. Porsche is the clear winner of the 2015 edition of the legendary race, with 2 cars at the 1st and 2nd positions, in front of Audi Sport. However, in the race of...

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Jun 15, 2015 by Roger Ruegger

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