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Introducing: Tissot Adds Two Fresh New Colours to its PR516 38mm Powermatic 80
1+ hour, 31+ min ago (692+ words) Far from being a recently-introduced collection, Tissot's PR516 represents the brand's racing-oriented option. First seen in 1956 with the PR letters originally denoting Particuli'rement Robustes, the collection underwent a remarkable transformation in 1965 to become what we know today. As time progressed, the…...
First Look: The New Louis Erard x Monica Bonvicini NOT FOR YOU
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (578+ words) It's fair to say that under Manuel Emch's leadership, Louis Erard has evolved from being a somewhat obscure brand into a dynamic platform for creative collaborations. Offering highly original content at affordable prices, Emch has partnered with high-profile watchmakers such…...
Introducing: The Ochs und Junior Settimana PVD, For the Model's 20th Anniversary
9+ hour, 2+ min ago (945+ words) Simple solutions to complex problems could well be Dr Ludwig Oechslin's overriding philosophy. Former curator of the Mus'e international d'horlogerie in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Oechslin studied archaeology as an undergraduate and obtained a PhD in Philosophy " with a scholarship to study…...
Rcap: The Finest New Watches Of LVMH Watch Week 2026
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (292+ words) We're only about three weeks in, but the first annual watch fair is already behind us. LVMH Watch Week served up some very lovely new watches from within the LVMH group's brands: Louis Vuitton, TAG Heuer, Bvlgari, Hublot, Zenith, Daniel…...
The ABCs of Time: Some of the Most Iconic Watches to Appear in Movies
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1699+ words) Watches are so ubiquitous that just about every movie has characters wearing them. Most go unnoticed by audiences as a generic part of daily life, although when bigger actors or "movie stars" flash a watch on screen, it often gets…...
Review: The Citizen Zenshin 60 Super Titanium, The Automatic Integrated Watch That Redefines Value
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (379+ words) The design of the 40.5mm Super Titanium case of the Zenshin 60 builds upon last year's NJ0180 "Titanium Tsuyosa" series but takes a step forward. The shape, a slightly tonneau-style mid-case, remains, but the 12-sided bezel gives the watch a stronger, more contemporary…...
Introducing: Mermont Makes Its Debut With The La Parfaite
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (633+ words) The pursuit of perfection is what drives many watchmakers to venture out on their own. But what perfection means can be different for each and every one of them. New to the independent watchmaking scene, and in a literal pursuit…...
Interview: Karishma Karer and Punit Mehta, Co-Founders of India Watch Weekend
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (939+ words) Editor's note: This interview was conducted by Mohak Gupta, freelance journalist and writer, reporting from India for MONOCHROME. Mohak Gupta, MONOCHROME " Karishma, Punit, now that it's all wrapped up, how did the India Watch Weekend feel for you? Did this…...
Hands-On: The Sleek, Flight-Ready Bremont Altitude Date
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (449+ words) British watchmaking company Bremont has made some key changes in the last couple of years, not least'bringing on a new CEO in 2023,'Davide Cerrato'(well known for releasing'the Tudor Black Bay in 2012 and for'working at Montblanc and Panerai). A new…...
First Look: Hublot Big Bang and Spirit of Big Bang Coal Blue Collection
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (290+ words) The new Coal Blue series includes four references across the Big Bang and Spirit of Big Bang lines: two titanium chronographs, the Big Bang Original Unico 43mm and Spirit of Big Bang 42mm, and two diamond-set steel models, the Big Bang One…...