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Hands-On: The Engine-Inspired Display of the TAG Heuer Monaco Speed 12
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (977+ words) Based in France, Brice has a background in international finance. With a strong interest in watches that began with an old mechanical chronograph given to him at age 15, Brice joined the MONOCHROME team as a writer in late 2013. With his…...
First Look: The New Norqain Freedom GMT Enjoy Life "Holiday" Limited Edition
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (242+ words) Norqain has never been afraid to inject colour and fun into its robust sports watches. The new Freedom GMT Enjoy Life "Holiday" is one of the brand's most playful creations. Based on the Freedom GMT and its true GMT movement…...
First Look: The Montblanc 1858 Geosphere 0 Oxygen Mount Elbrouz Limited Edition 829
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (691+ words) Many of the overtly vintage design cues of Montblanc's 1858 collection are inspired by Minerva's military watches from the 1930s, renowned for their precision and legibility in extreme conditions. Promoted as rugged, reliable companions for mountaineering and outdoor adventures, the 1858 Geosphere combines…...
First Look: The Summer Vibes of the New Bulgari Aluminium Ice Blue and White Models
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (240+ words) Brought back by popular demand, the refreshed Aluminium collection now features mechanical automatic movements, improved water-resistance from 30m to 100m, upgraded, more scratch-resistant aerospace-grade aluminium, reshaped lugs, a titanium caseback and crown, and a sharper, more graphic dial. The Ice Blue dial…...
Introducing: The XBAND Smart Strap That Does the Smart Work for Your Mechanical Watch
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (585+ words) If you wear a mechanical watch every day, you have probably had the thought at least once. It would be nice to track your workouts, sleep, and daily activity without leaving your favourite mechanical watch at home. After all, that…...
Introducing: The Second-Generation Studio Underd0g 02 Series, Now Slimmer and More Powerful
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (536+ words) The 02 Series was Studio Underd0g's "difficult second album. Introduced in 2023 after the success of the brand's colourful chronographs, it took a different route, reinterpreting the classic field watch through the British brand's typically playful lens. Inspired by a theoretical 1945 Ministry…...
First Look: New Iterations of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Self-Winding 34. 5mm
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (683+ words) As a freelance journalist specialising in watches and jewellery, Rebecca Doulton began writing for the Financial Times in Mexico City in the early 1980s. Formerly the web editor of Tiempo de Relojes website, and watch editor of The Jewellery Editor, Rebecca…...
First Look: The 2026 Seiko Presage Cocktail Time HCB001, HCB002 and HCB003
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (598+ words) There's no denying that Seiko's collection is vast, ranging from accessible, sporty watches in the Seiko 5 Sports collection to professionally-oriented tool watches from the Prospex line. Also important for the Japanese manufacturer is the Presage range, itself to be divided…...
First Look: Chopard Releases Three New Mille Miglia Classic Chronographs in Historic Racing Colours
3+ day, 45+ min ago (609+ words) Chopard has been the World Sponsor and Official Timekeeper of the Mille Miglia since 1988, and the collection bearing the race's name has evolved continuously since then. This year, Chopard returns to the compact Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph design introduced in…...
Introducing: The Hand-Chiselled Case of the new Anoma A1 Prehistoric
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (246+ words) The inspiration is quite unusual. Founder Matteo Violet Vianello developed the idea after visiting a Constantin Brancusi exhibition at the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Brancusi's collection of primitive artefacts served as the starting point for a watch intended to recreate…...