Results for Watches and Wonders 2026

New: Armin Strom Orbit in Lime Green and Ice Blue

Armin strom adds to their Orbit collection with two additional dial options in either Lime Green or Ice Blue. The watch features a date pointer complication.

A New Class on Polishing and Bluing in Watchmaking Designed for Watch Enthusiasts

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

Business News: Online Watch Dealer Bezel Is Rejecting More Than A Quarter Of The Watches It Inspects, Mostly Rolex

Bezel's report shows that fake or incorrect timepieces still proliferate across a variety of brands.

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.'

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 

Buying Guide – Micro-Marvels: Six High-End Watches With Micro-Rotor Movements

What if you want to see as much as possible of a mechanical movement, without compromising the practicality of an automatic one? The simplest answer, sort of, is the micro-rotor automatic, of course. This neatly integrates a small winding mass into the movement, without obscuring it from view. It also challenges manufacturers to flex their […]

Panerai Sets Sail With Luna Rossa In Two New America’s Cup-Inspired Watches

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.

SpaceOne Watches - A Worldtimer Like No Other | The Watch Underground

Richard Mille’s Secret Boutique for Rare RM Watches – Now Coming to the UAE

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, […]

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

A Closer Look: Omega Seamaster 37mm Milano Cortina 2026

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

Casio’s Bold Move Into Automatic Watches With the EFK-100D

Casio’s first automatic sports watch, the EFK-100D, pairs Seiko’s NH35A movement with classic Casio style.