Design-led Swedish watch brand, Svea Atelier, unviels its debut dress watch, the Monolith
Former Longines designer Francis Jacquerye launches Svea Atelier with the angular, quartz-powered Monolith, priced from €680.
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Former Longines designer Francis Jacquerye launches Svea Atelier with the angular, quartz-powered Monolith, priced from €680.
Its latest recorded eruption was around 50 AD, and it might be dormant, but Mount Elbrus in the Greater Caucasus of southwestern Russia is still a volcano, so you never know. And its ashes made their way into the case construction of the…
On Thursday, November 5th, you are invited to join us at the Windup Watch Shop Showroom for a special (and colorful) event with our friends at Baltic. Baltic Special Event Windup Watch Shop Showroom Brooklyn, NY November 5, 2026 6:30 PM…
The watch internet has already given it a hypey nickname, but there’s a lot more to this new G-Shock than meets the eye.
Writing about the Gagà Laboratorio Aqualab has proved a difficult task. A tutor once told me to keep the structure of any article, report, or document simple: tell them what you’re about to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you’ve…
If you’ve been reading MONOCHROME regularly or have been following the evolution of indie watchmaking in recent years, the name Otsuka Lotec should be familiar to you. In only a few years, the steampunk-inspired, industrially-designed…
The affordable automatic GMT market has gotten pretty crowded since Seiko introduced the 5 Sports GMT back in 2022. The NH34 movement eventually made its way into countless microbrand releases, giving enthusiasts plenty of options for…
I'm not saying I'll be bidding, but there are some gems coming up over the next few months – and a few of them start at literally 1 Swiss Franc.
The man behind the recently revived brand joins Hodinkee for a Q&A about the inspirations for the next era of the historic brand.
Press images of the Piaget Polo Minute Repeater make a strong case, but they flatten what matters most. In person, the hand-guilloché blue dial speaks before the chime does. Sunburst rays fan out from the center and shift with every wrist…
Breitling fills a big hole in their Navitimer collection today with the release of a pair of watches that feel like concerted efforts at engaging the watch enthusiast community. The new Navitimer B09 Chronograph 41 and the Navitimer B02…
Introduced in 2016, the Aikon collection has become a cornerstone of Maurice Lacroix’s catalogue, combining an integrated design with sporty details and accessible Swiss mechanics. Initially available with quartz movements, the collection…
The Tissot PRX Skeleton Damian Lillard Special takes the familiar PRX design in a bold new direction. This the first skeletonised PRX, pairing a hand-wound mechanical movement with a larger 44mm stainless steel case with burgundy red…
Two flagship models for the brand join the mainline.
Breitling has just added two new chronographs to its regular collection — the Navitimer B09 Chronograph 41 and the Navitimer B02 Chronograph 41 Cosmonaute. But this isn’t just any old release. Both new models draw inspiration from the…
We compare the Timex Deepwater Meridian 200 and Citizen Eco-Drive Promaster Diver hands-on, examining their movements, build quality, legibility, and everyday wearability.
There are watchmakers, and then there is the “Watchmaker of Watchmakers,” a heavy title that Jaeger-LeCoultre earned the hard way by supplying high-end calibers to the holy trinity of horology for decades. Since 1833, the Vallée de Joux…
Doxa has long used colour to distinguish its dive watches, with bright orange, turquoise, yellow and deep blue among the signature shades of its SUB collection. The new SUB 200T Afterglow adds a new one: a pink sunray dial inspired by the…
Discover the Beaubleu La Pièce No. 1, a distinctive French dress watch with circular hands, a mysterious dial, and elegant vintage styling
It’s not every day that I walk into the Fratello photo studio and come out genuinely surprised. That’s what happened when our photographer, Max, was shooting a set of cushion-shaped Briston dive watches, including one with an acetate case…
Most high-end perpetual calendars are fragile creatures composed of hundreds of components, delicate levers and springs. The problem with many is that they are susceptible to damage, especially if the crown or pushers are manipulated…
Formex and Fears go black in two very different styles. Formex has made its best Essence Ceramica yet, featuring a meteorite dial with red accents, while the whole package, from...
James Bond has worn some memorable watches over the years, but what about the people standing in his way? A villain’s watch needs to do more than tell the time. It can hint at character, signal status, or offer a subtle clue about the…
Atelier de Chronométrie, the Andorra-based independent, introduces its first dual-register chronograph, the ADC16, following up on its lauded three-register rattrapantes with a unique gilt-dialled commission powered by a heavily upgraded…
“In times of war or uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our nation’s call. A common man with uncommon desire to succeed… I am that man.” –U.S. Navy SEAL Code A Note Writing about the military – especially those…
A closer look at some absolutely unforgettable references I saw in Glashütte, including watches owned by Walter Lange and Günter Blümlein.
Oris has a habit of getting creative with the Aquis, especially when there's an environmental project attached. The new Aquis Kelp Forest Limited Edition continues that approach with a 3D-printed dial that looks quite different from the…
We’ve arrived at the time of year where we can finally highlight my favorite seasonal watch niche. Skull watches, most often created to underscore the philosophy of memento mori (an acknowledgement of our mortality) tend to pop up in…
Hublot has spent a decade selling fusion through collaborations and exotic materials. The Classic Fusion Tributo is different. It returns to the one idea that started everything: gold and rubber. In 1980, Carlo Crocco presented the first…
Get ready as Nicholas Bowman-Scargill takes us on a circuitous journey to revive the family watch brand.