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Franck Muller And #FR2 Reunite For The Latest Vanguard Beach Limited Edition

Durian: The King of Fruits – Absolutely Delicious, But the Smell is Unforgettable (and That’s Putting it Mildly)

The first description Ken Gargett ever heard of the durian fruit was that it was like “eating custard over an open sewer”. He never forgot that . . . but it made him curious. He he reveals why despite its obnoxious odor, durian is considered by many as 'The King of Fruits.'

Photo Report: From Centre Court To Old Bond Street: An Afternoon With Roger Federer At Rolex

While Wimbledon fever gripped the city, the tennis legend held court at Rolex's newest European boutique in a gathering that reminded us why he transcends sport.

New and Reviewed: Titan Nebula Jalsa

Here is our hands-on review of the Nebula by Titan Jalsa release last week in India. The watch is proudly proclaimed to be Made in India.

The Atelier Wen Story with Wei Koh - And a Surprise At The End

Vacheron Constantin’s “Tribute to The Celestial” Artfully Blends Gemstones and Guilloché

Continuing with its 250th anniversary special editions in fine style, not long after the Temporis Grand Complication, Vacheron Constantin’s latest is the 12-piece-strong Métiers d’Art “Tribute to The Celestial”. Each watch is dedicated to symbol of the zodiac, with the respective constellation rendered in hand guilloché on the dial, while the case is set with baguette-cut sapphires totalling almost 4 ct. Fortunately available individually instead of only as a set, each “Tribute to The Celestial” watch is powered by the cal. 2160, an automatic movement with a tourbillon and novel peripheral winding mechanism. Initial thoughts Vacheron Constantin (VC) has long combined complications and gemstones, though in a relatively low-key manner since such watches were rarely announced publicly. The series of Overseas Perpetual Calendars set with coloured stones, for example, was never widely publicised. The “Tribute to The Celestial” demonstrates what VC can do with its in-house guilloche workshop and gem setting (which is probably not done in house). The watches are striking and beautiful, though certainly only for fans of blue, and only blue. Despite the gemstones and guilloche, the watches look surprisingly modern, likely due to the colour as well as the geometric nature of the engine turning. Though the guilloche is done the old school way on a hand-operated machine, the engraved zodiac symbols look nothing like traditional guilloche. Not all the zodiac emblems a...

The Tiffany & Co. Atlas Watch is back, and Now it’s Automatic 

Jay Jay French: Twisted Sister Rock Star On Building A Million-Dollar Guitar Collection And Why Watches Are Next

Interview: Kari Voutilainen On The Past, Present, And Future Of Urban Jürgensen

Plus, he discusses how his new role with the brand will mesh with his own namesake creations.

Hands-on – Up Close and Personal with the 38mm Breguet Type XX Chronograph 2075

If you’re a returning reader of MONOCHROME or have been watching our video reviews on YouTube, you probably know that we tend to remain fairly neutral. Why? Because we believe you are wise enough to make your own judgement… But today, I’ll be a little biased, to say the least. After all, all the team members are […]

Introducing: Panerai's New Luminor Chrono Flyback Luna Rossa And Luminor Luna Rossa

Panerai leans on its yachting connections with two new releases.

The Petrolhead Corner – Road-legal, Race-ready, and Le Mans Hypercar Client Programmes

Following Ferrari’s historic third win in a row at Le Mans last week, there was a lot more to talk about than pure racing. While the on-track action of the 2025 edition of the iconic French endurance race was thrilling from start to finish, there was off-track action that caught our fuel-induced attention! Of course, […]

IWC’s Watches (And CEO) Star In “F1: The Movie”, Alongside Brad Pitt And Lewis Hamilton

Business News: Round-Up: Top U.S. Executive Changes At Audemars Piguet, Panerai, And A New Chair At Chrono24

Wright departs AP while Bonay steps down from Panerai post after nearly three decades with Richemont.

Introducing: Furlan Marri Goes Back To Its Roots With The Mechaquartz 'Sabbia Rosa' And 'Ardesia Blu'

Two new affordable additions to Furlan Marri's permanent collection.

Introducing: Nivada Grenchen Expands The Aquamar Line With Two Lume Options And Three Dial Variants

Nivada Grenchen just ended to the debate over "fauxtina" versus "New Old Stock" with an all-in-one watch.

The Making Of Chanel J12 Bleu, With Frédéric Grangié And Arnaud Chastaingt

First Look – ArtyA’s First Micro-Rotor Calibre and the new Luminity Wavy Collection

ArtyA, the avant-garde, family-run Swiss watchmaker known for its expressive, often unconventional horological creations of its founder Yvan Arpa, introduces the next evolution of its Luminity collection with a significant update: the launch of its first proprietary micro-rotor movement, the calibre AMR-02. Combining a visually open design with chronometric performance, this new collection keeps movement […]

The Squale Master Titanium Collection Expands with Teal and Blue Dials

Introducing: The Omega Aqua Terra 30mm, With Two New Master Chronometer Movements

A small-but-mighty addition to the Aqua Terra lineup.

Hands-On: the Ming 37.02 Ghost (and Some Other Mings too)

Last fall (2024), I felt the itch for something new-that hankering one gets when they just need a new watch. I usually resist, but this time, the fates had a different plan for me. You see, sitting on the forums was an unworn Ming 37.07 Monolith just looking for a good home. I had wanted a Ming for a while, but found myself never in the right place at the right time-or with the right amount of watch-budget when they were released. For a while, in those post-COVID bubble days, Ming’s watches sold out really fast. So, you were either ready at the moment… or not. So, when the 37.07 Monolith, my favorite of the brand’s most recent generation of watches (up until that point), unworn and slightly below retail, was available, I knew I had to go for it. Since its arrival, it has become one of my most frequently worn watches. Not just because it’s new, though that always is a factor, but because there is something wholly different about it from any other watch I’ve owned. It’s modern to the bone-sleek, mysterious, and compelling. The dial defies convention by appearing surfaceless and void-like, without printed or applied markers. It’s minimal yet legible, giving you just enough. And it’s surprisingly comfortable to wear, hugging the wrist with a generously domed profile. But why am I talking about this watch when this article is intended as a review for a different model, the 37.02 Ghost? While different models, they are both part of the 37-series, as are sev...

Blancpain Expands The Fifty Fathoms 38mm Lineup In New Metals And Black And Blue Dials

Ressence and Ahmed Seddiqi Celebrate 75 Years With A Sand-Filled TYPE 9 S75

New and Reviewed: Hautlence Helix Series 1

Hautlence continues to develop their new design language with lugless case construction with the new Helix. Here is our hands on impressions review.

Inside Pisa 1940’s Milan Flagship Revamp: A New Watch “Boulevard” And A Special Boutique Edition Watch With Hublot