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Laurent Ferrier Gallet Tourbillon: detailed photographs to demonstrate good finishing in a watch movement

I wrote about Laurent Ferrier’s Gallet Tourbillon before. See this post for the earlier post. I caught up with Laurent and his crew in Geneva during the recent GTE where he was showing a peek-a-boo dial…which features a fan shaped opening on the dial which opens to reveal a favourite picture…painted by no other thanRead More

Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Releases From Geneva Watch Days 2026

Surprise collaborations, excellent new iterations, and some standout under-the-radar releasesMore

Bvlgari at Geneva Watch Days 2026: Octo Finissimo x Vianney Halter, Dazzle and Titanio

DOXA Finally Made the Titanium Dive Watch I’d Actually Buy

DOXA brings Grade 5 titanium to the regular SUB 300 lineup, with five dial colors, COSC certification, and pricing starting at $3,190.

$1k vs. $10k Dive Watch: Hands-On With the Mido Ocean Star 200 & Rolex Submariner

See how the Mido Ocean Star 200 stacks up against the Rolex Submariner after hands-on testing, and whether the Rolex is really worth $9K more.

First Look - The ProPilot X Gonzo Edition, the new Muppets Watch by Oris

After Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Oris brings Disney’s The Muppets to the stage for a third collaboration. This time, the spotlight is on The Great Gonzo, the stuntman-showman whose unconventional personality seems perfectly matched to the bold and highly technical ProPilot X collection.  The new ProPilot X Gonzo Edition is based on the […]

Revolution Presents Its Horological Symposiums at Geneva Watch Days 2026

Zenith Debuts New Three-Hander Chronomaster Solo Sport At Geneva Watch Days

While the Chronomaster collection is typically associated with El Primero chronographs, the new Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport flips that notion on its head.

A good way to make a watch last forever. Well, almost.

Part of the appeal of watchmaking is that watchmakers often set themselves seemingly impossible goals: an ultra-thin movement, a highly complex movement, a highly skeletonized movement, a transparent movement, a movement with a power reserve that far exceeds practical requirements.

Tudor Brought Back Its Cult-Favorite Sports Watch With a Major Upgrade

The Tudor Northflag is back with a flyer GMT movement and a design that makes a stronger case for life beyond the Black Bay.

First Look - Indie Watchmaker Alexandre Martin Launches his Debut Watch, the Superb 1965

There is currently a real wave of new, young independent watchmakers launching their own brand, and we are always delighted to showcase their work at MONOCHROME. One of the latest among them is Alexandre Martin, a 28-year-old Belgian who has just opened his workshop in Morges, Switzerland, near Lausanne. Named “1965” after the birth year […]

Last Week in Watches: New Releases Ahead of Geneva Watch Days 2026

In conversation with Jean-Christophe Babin, President and Co-founder of Geneva Watch Days

Benrus DTU-2A/P Review: Why 34mm Still Makes Sense for a Military Watch

The Benrus DTU-2A/P brings historically accurate proportions together with modern upgrades and an ETA automatic movement.

Christopher Ward Is Openly Trolling Tudor With Its New Biscay Dive Watch

The new Christopher Ward Trident Biscay pairs vintage styling with COSC-certified movements and pricing aimed squarely at its Swiss rivals.

Geneva Watch Days 2026: The Complete Directory

Jack Mason Extends the Canton Automatic Watch With a Day-Date

Jack Mason expands its Canton line with the Day-Date, an automatic with a milled guilloché dial, panoramic day display, and US assembly.

Hands-On Affordable Field Watch Showdown: Nodus Sector II vs. Hamilton Khaki Field

Decide between the Nodus Sector II Field Titanium and Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical 250 for daily wear. We test comfort, ownership, and wrist-time appeal.

Minase Built Its New Automatic Watch Around a Miyota Movement

Minase takes a simple approach with the 37mm Mastercraft J3, pairing detailed Japanese case finishing with a Miyota 90S5 automatic movement.

6 Spectacular Recommendations for the Bling Watch of Your Dreams

Looking for the ultimate statement piece? Discover the 6 best luxury bling watches of 2026. Find top jewel encrusted watches today.

FounderFest: Our Serica Ref. 7505 “Sunburst” brings a guitar body dial to a compact field watch

Serica x Time+Tide's Ref 7505 channels rock history's most legendary guitars, with a tobacco-sunburst enamel dial

Glashütte Original Found a Better Balance for Its Senator Chronograph Watch

Glashütte Original simplifies its Senator Chronograph with a smaller case, cleaner layout, flyback movement, and two distinct designs.

Tissot Found a Clever Way to Make Its Familiar PRX Automatic Watch Feel New Again

Tissot brings a white mother-of-pearl dial to the 40mm Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, adding an expressive look to the familiar $850 automatic.

Kiwame Tokyo’s New Automatic Dress Watch Takes Minimalism Seriously

The new Kiwame Tokyo Yane pairs a rectangular case with Japanese architectural references, a minimalist lacquer dial, and a Miyota automatic movement.

Casio G-Shock Mudmaster Review: The Tactical Survival Watch

No screens, no charging cables, no notifications - just a tactical tank for the wrist.More

Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Review (WV211B): Am I Stuck in a 7-Year Dream with the Inception Watch?

I added the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 (Ref. WV211B.BA0787) to my collection back in 2019. Since then, I’ve been wearing it through various phases of daily life, travel and work. This review is not going to be filled with breathless hype or exaggerated claims about horological perfection. Instead, it is an honest, personal look at what it is actually like owning this specific Carrera. If you are considering buying one on the pre-owned market, this review is for you. And yes, we definitely need to talk about Inception. If you are short on time, here are the Pros and Cons The Pros: Timeless Dimensions: The 39mm case is extremely comfortable, versatile and avoids aging poorly with changing fashion trends.   Exceptional Build Quality: Punches well above its price point with crisp case edges, alternating polished and brushed steel, dual sapphire crystals and a beautifully finished bracelet. Cinematic Pedigree: While it shouldn’t be the only reason to buy a watch, the connection to Inception adds a layer of enjoyable history to the piece. Reliable Movement: The Calibre 5 is a robust, well-known movement that will never be difficult or exorbitantly expensive to maintain. The Cons: Water Resistance: 50 meters with a push-pull crown restricts this watch to land-based activities. Lug Width: The 19mm lug width makes sourcing third-party straps slightly inconvenient.   Lack of Clasp Adjustment: Achieving the perfect bracelet fit relies strictly on adding or removing h...

Quiet Luxury: Six understated and excellent timepieces to add into your watch collection

Looking for a timepiece that embodies the concept of quiet luxury? We have selected a series of six watches for your consideration.

ProTek Goes Big With the Aggressor Series 4000, a 45mm Affordable Dive Watch

ProTek's new Aggressor Series 4000 is a 45mm carbon diver with 25-year tritium tubes and 300m of water resistance, running a Miyota 2035.

Review: the Sinn 544, a Tool Watch for Minimalists

Simple and sporty. That’s it. That’s the review. Well, sure, I can elaborate. Sinn likes to surprise us on occasion, and in the most Sinn way possible. Not by releasing something high-tech or with a ton of bells and whistles, though they occasionally do that, but rather by releasing something we didn’t realize we wanted as badly as we do. The U50 from 2020 is a great example of this. A simple concept, Sinn took their aggressive, modern dive watch design and shrunk it down to an easy-to-wear 41mm. It was a huge hit. Earlier this year, Sinn released the 544, a watch I don’t think any Sinn-head (not sure if that’s an expression) saw coming. Truly stripped down, the 544 is one of the cleanest expressions of Sinn’s no-nonsense, purpose-driven design philosophies. There is an expression I love that is attributed to Coco Chanel that goes like this: “Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take one thing off.” It’s a great ethos not just for attire, but all things design. With the 544, Sinn has nothing left to take off, and that’s part of its charm. With that said, there are actually two versions of the watch (technically more if you include strap options): the straightforward 544 and the 544 RS, which replaces the white seconds hand with a fluorescent red/orange (they say red, I see orange). So, basically, the fully reduced model, and the model that kept one thing on. Well, I lacked the restraint to request the pure 544 as that hand looked sexy, so ...

The New F-91WF: Casio Gives Its Iconic Affordable Watch a Recycled Cloth Strap

Casio's new F-91WF trades the resin strap for cloth, turning a decades-old enthusiast mod into a factory product. Here's what changed.