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Independent watchmaking: Start your journey with the best picks within a USD 20k budget

We discuss what is an independent watch brand, and make recommendations with 3 picks each from Robin, Stanley, and Peter to start your journey.

A Retrospective: The Legacy of Urban Jürgensen

Happenings: The National Association Of Watch And Clock Collectors National Convention Comes To York, Pennsylvania On June 19-22, 2025

With a wide variety of events, talks, and a boatload of rare watches and clocks.

A Guide to the Automatic Winding System

Hands-on – A Personal Take on the Tudor Black Bay Pro Polar, From a Fan of the Explorer II

Here, at MONOCHROME, we write about watches. That’s our job. However, before that became what we do on a daily basis, we all shared a sheer passion for watches, with, of course, our personal preferences. Our founder, Frank, is well known to be a fan of independent watchmakers and monochromatic watches (obviously…) I, for instance, […]

Grand Seiko UFA SLGB003G Hands On! The World’s Most Accurate Mechanical Watch

‘Call F.P. Journe’: Wei Koh Dials In to Discuss the Return of Breguet Sympathique No. 1

G7 Peaks to Watch Obsession: Mervyn Tan @trachinotus | The Collector’s Perspective

The Joy Of Port, Especially Vintage Port (With Tasting Notes)

Port is special for Ken Gargett as it was what originally led to his love of and fascination with wine. Here he provides an overview of Port styles that no wine lover should miss!

Introducing: TAG Heuer Celebrates The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix With Three New Monacos

From history to high-complication, TAG Heuer drops a bit of everything with these new releases in honor of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

Christiaan van der Klaauw Introduces the Grand Planetarium Eccentric Meteorite

Franck Muller Introduces The Triple Mystery Hour And Two New Collections At WPHH 2025

Introducing: The Longines Spirit Zulu Time 1925 (Live Pics And Pricing)

Celebrating 100 years of dual time watchmaking from Longines.

First Look – The Vibrant, Stylish and Accessible Selten Grand Feu Enamel Collection

We often look for creativity and originality in watches, whether they come from a mainstream name or a microbrand. When that is mixed with a display of craftsmanship, our heart rate spikes a bit more, as you can imagine. And luckily, creativity, originality and craftsmanship are still found in abundance! A fine example of this […]

Hands-On: The Zenith Chronomaster Original Triple Calendar Lapis Lazuli

Zenith continues a year of blue with a brilliant new take on its triple calendar chronograph.

Zenith Dresses The Chronomaster Triple Calendar In Lapis Lazuli

Gatherings: Celebrating the Art of Swiss Timekeeping with Leica

Hodinkee Editor TanTan Wang and Henrik Ekdahl, Managing Director of Ernst Leitz Werkstätten, host discussion on new watch collection

Gatherings: A Celebration At Casa Panerai In The Heart Of NYC

Hodinkee's Ben Clymer sits down for an intimate conversation with Panerai Brand President Philippe Bonay.

Happenings: The Horological Society Of New York To Hold Classes In Silicon Valley

These next classes will be hosted by Chopard and ISSIMI.

Citizen JDM Watches: 7 new watches to buy now, from the Tokyo Flagship Boutique

Live fronm Japan: we bring you this visit video with highlights on Japan Domestic Model (JDM) Citizen watches that you can buy now.

Be Among The First To Discover Blancpain 2025 Novelties At New York Flagship

How the Panerai Luminor Due Redefined the Brand: From Luminor Marina to Angelo Bonati’s Vision

Introducing: The Omega Seamaster Railmaster Refreshed For 2025

Two variants offer a classic charm in 38mm with gradient dials.  

Introducing: The Marathon Navigator 'Blue Yonder' Limited Edition

A functional military classic ventures into new territory with its first-ever blue bezel treatment.

Introducing: Girard-Perregaux x Bamford Throw Back To Vintage Vibes With The 'Deep Diver' (Live Pics)

With a super-compressor-style case and a ton of color, this could be a great pick for an elevated and exciting summer diver.