The Seiko Alpinist is a favorite among enthusiasts for its history, value, and very specific brand of rugged elegance that isn?t particularly common elsewhere in the Seiko lineup. Seiko has been refreshing the Alpinist line over the last year... -

A few months ago, we took a look at the Certina DS Action Diver Powermatic 80, a watch that impressed us for its quality, its mechanical content, its classic design and mostly, for its fair price. Robust, fully-equipped and designed with a... -

In 2016, we announced the return of Guinand, the company once helmed by Helmut Sinn after his departure from his eponymous brand. Driven by new leadership, Guinand promised a revamped catalog of watches that would grow the firm, yet remain... -

Today, our friend and colleague journalist Michael Clerizo broke the internet with his story “How Paul Newman?s Legendary Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Was Found?and Where It?s Going Now� published on Wall Street Journal. I am not going to quote... -

Herschel Supply Company has been around since 2009 and over the last decade has made a name for themselves in the accessories game by producing a range of bags, outerwear, wallets, pouches, and the like with an eye for the little details.... -

The watches produced by Brellum constantly amaze me, and the Brellum Duobox LE.4 watch is no exception. This micro- is a very interesting case study when it comes to brand building. Here is a company that offers exemplarily styled watches of a... -

In October we announced the Seiko Prospex Alpinist SPB199J1 limited edition. And now, at the dawn of 2021 (the most anticipated sequel in the history of years), we have a new Seiko Alpinist to announce. Allow me to introduce the Seiko Prospex... -

Despite the various conventions a dive watch must adhere to, the Zelos Mako manages to remain entirely unconventional. And it?s not just the bronze case and bezel that sets the Mako apart; it?s the fine-grain details?some barely legible at... -

Although Delma isn?t the most familiar brand, it?s one we?ve covered several times on MONOCHROME because of its excellent quality/price ratio. The recent vintage-inspired Continental Chronographs are solid examples, offering well-executed and... -

Panerai?s L’Astronomo Luminor 1950 Tourbillon Moon Phases Equation of Time GMT has the impressive distinction of being the first timepiece from the brand to sport a moon phases indication and an innovative system using polarised crystal to... -