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Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and L’Epée 1839 Join LVMH Watch Week 2025

An Owner’s Comparison: Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic vs. Rolex Explorer 36

The Bulgari Octo Finissimo Automatic and the Rolex Explorer 36 both have automatic movements, three hands, black dials, and 100-meter water resistance. Both they couldn't be more different as Perry Heim explains.

MB&F;’s LM Split Escapement Meets Eddy Jaquet’s Mastery of Engraving

Tudor Black Bay vs. Rolex Submariner - What’s in a name?

As I explained in my last piece, I am something of a Black Bay collector myself (picture the meme), having fallen for the 79220N Heritage Black Bay in 2015. Prior to this, however, I had already decided two years previously that I would buy a Rolex Submariner one day, somehow. Today, I want to focus on the 79220N Heritage Black Bay, the 79000N Black Bay 54 and the 124060 Submariner in my collection.

Split Decision: Patek Philippe Reference 5370P vs. A. Lange & Söhne Double Split Chronographs, an Owner’s Perspective

If there were a watch enthusiasts’ encyclopedia, under “embarrassment of riches” the image might just be a side-by-side shot two of contemporary watchmaking’s great complicated pieces: the “mighty” A. Lange & Söhne Double Split and Patek Philippe’s Reference 5370P split-second chronograph. In this article, GaryG compares and contrasts them to come out with a winner.

Video - A Closer Look at Laurent Ferrier’s Natural Escapement and the Micro-Rotor Movement

Today, for our latest in-depth video, we’re going technical. This is what MONOCHROME is all about, after all. Sharing the knowledge behind fine horology and understanding how our beloved mechanical watches actually work. Today’s topic is one dear to our hearts, as it combines everything we love in fine watchmaking: high-end finishing, mechanical ingenuity, profound […]

Jacob & Co. Bugatti Tourbillon: A Revolution in Design Integration

Jacob & Co. present a stripped-back new Astronomia Régulateur

Introducing Flying Back to the Future: Furlan Marri Swiss-made Mechanical Flyback Chronographs

Heavyweight Bout: Patek Philippe Reference 5170P vs. 5070P (Plus 5070P-013 ‘London’ Edition) Chronographs - Reprise

From the time GaryG revealed that he'd added a Patek Philippe Reference 5170P chronograph to his collection, he has frequently been asked two questions: how does it compare to his Patek Philippe Reference 5370P split-seconds chronograph and how does it compare to Patek Philippe’s prior flagship chronograph, the platinum-encased Reference 5070P? Find out here!

Introducing Revolution × De Rijke & Co. Miffy Double Moonphase “Black & Pink”

Capturing the World’s Imagination: Jacob & Co. “The World is Yours” Dual Time Zone

‘The World Is Yours’ Dual Time Zone by Jacob & Co. is a Tribute to an Arabov Family Heirloom

Insight: What’s Next for the Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement?

In an era of modern and accessible digital technology, the utilitarian role of mechanical timekeepers has inevitably dwindled. Yet, it is still pursued as a luxury of an artform – either of the highest finishing by hand that can’t be performed by machines, or the research and development in making a mechanical timepiece – in particular wristwatches – as accurate as possible.  One of these horological pursuits, to preserve the accuracy of mechanical wristwatches, is the supply of a constant force to the escapement. To isolate the varying torque as a mainspring gradually unwinds, some haute horlogerie watches today incorporate either a fusée-and-chain or a remontoir, which supplies a steady torque to the escapement for stable timekeeping.  However, there is one particularly novel take on constant force released by Girard-Perregaux, in the form of a proprietary escapement. First unveiled as a prototype in SIHH 2008, the Girard-Perregaux Constant Escapement has a patented, double escape wheel system that is designed from the ground up to inherently have a built-in constant force system, thus eliminating the need of a remontoir or a fusée-and-chain.   Despite being first created 15 years ago, Girard-Perregaux (GP) is still further developing the escapement today, with a new set of patented improvements publicly available – strongly hinting at a revamped model in the near future. These patents make it worth a deep dive into the original Constant Escapement (CE) fr...

The Jacob & Co. Twin Turbo Furious, an In-Depth Examination

Rabbit on the Moon: Revolution × De Rijke & Co. Miffy Double Moonphase

The Out-of-This-World Jacob & Co Astronomia

Introducing the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Revolution

Introducing the Jacob & Co. Casino Tourbillon

Unveiling Jacob & Co: The Bugatti Chiron Tourbillon

Best Chronograph 2022: Jacob & Co. Jean Bugatti Tourbillon Chronograph

Photo Report: Jacob & Co. Releases A Wild New 'Godfather' Watch With A Blowout Gala In Sicily

It costs half a million bucks, comes with a triple-axis flying tourbillon, and plays the movie's famous theme song. About the only thing it can't do is make you a cannoli.

Introducing The Jacob & Co Opera Godfather 50th Anniversary

First Look: Jacob & Co. at Geneva Watch Days 2022

In Conversation with Ben Arabov, CEO of Jacob & Co. at Geneva Watch Days 2022