Tuesday, May 21 2013
articles: 9
The Sumo Gathering – Seiko PROSPEX
In a community of watch collectors, the concept of a get-together is not exactly new. Such events are mostly dominated by collectors of "the Crown," but every once in a while, something special brews up. Luckily, we at Monochrome managed to be present for one such event. …
Winner Announced: Ritmo Mundo Persepolis Triple Time Watch
A little late this month in our announcement, but we wanted to congratulate Hanbit C. from Fair Oaks, California who is the winner of the Ritmo Mundo Persepolis Triple Time watch that was the aBlogtoWatch giveaway piece from April 2013. This month you can still enter for a …
The Triple Crown - Longines the Official Timekeeper of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes & Belmont Stakes
After watching Orb win the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago, as guests of Longines, we were invited again this past weekend to watch the second leg of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes. With 3-5 odds going into the race, Kentucky Derby winner, Orb, was the clear favorite. …
A Quick Survey Of Watches Around $500
Yesterday, Matt let us in on his quest for a sub-$500 automatic chronograph via a new watch he found on Kickstarter. While he was underwhelmed, it did make him think about what else is in there in that segment. While this listing is by no means exhaustive, it is a …
Zenith Pilot Montre d'Aéronef Type 20 40 mm
As a tribute to Zenith’s aviation history, this year at Baselworld they launched four Pilot watches. Three of the watches comes in a 48 mm case, one in a 40 mm case, which is pictured. Considering that 48 mm is gigantic on most people’w wrist, the Pilot Montre d’Aéronef …
Speedy Tuesday – OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonphase 3575.20
Below is an excerpt of the entire article on Fratellowatches. Click Speedy Tuesday – OMEGA Speedmaster Professional Moonphase 3575.20 to read the entire article. It's Speedy Tuesday! Don't let the broad arrow hands fool you! Often confused with the Speedmaster Broad Arrow, …
George Daniels Co-Axial Chronograph Watch Hands-On
It is not often that one gets to handle and spend time with a watch of such horological importance. In my recent visit to the Isle of Man with Roger Smith (that you can read about here), Roger asked me if I wanted to see something special. I did not know what he had in …
H2O Orca DRESS High POLISH
By TLex H2O Watches of Germany have released a special edition of the Orca Dress. The H2O Orca Dress Polished Edition boasts a highly polished case. Both the outer and inner portions of the case have been finished with an ultra high polished finish as well as the watch's …
“Rolex And Icons” Video Campaign Launches To Promote Famous Wearers
Rolex has just launched a smart new new video promotional campaign called "Rolex And Icons." People often ask us "what watch brands are using social media well?" This requires a lot of thought as only a few come to mind who are even using social media properly.... read more …
