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Introducing – Casio Expands its Mechanical Range with the CMK-100 Collection, an Accessible, Compact Titanium Explorer-Style Watch
For many years, Casio has been exclusively known for its quartz and digital watches. Indeed, in over 50 years of watchmaking, Casio has never produced a mechanical watch… Until last year, with the introduction of a game-changing collection, the Edifice EFK-100 Automatic, the…
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Introducing – The new Kiwame Tokyo Kubo Momiji, in Autumnal Red
Founded in 2025, Kiwame Tokyo is a young Japanese watchmaking brand based in Asakusa. It focuses on classically styled, well-finished watches with accessible pricing and design details rooted in Japanese culture. Following the inaugural Kurotsuki and Usuki models, the Kubo…
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First Look – H. Moser & Cie. Drops Two Heritage Models, Including a new Chronograph
When thinking about indie brand H. Moser & Cie., you might have either the integrated Streamliner, the sporty Pioneer or the elegant Endeavour collections in mind. There is, however, another range that should be mentioned: a more discreet range with vintage-inspired design cues,…
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Introducing – The Sleeker, More Compact and More Accessible Minase Mastercraft J3 Collection
Minase is a Japanese microbrand specialising in complex watch cases with superlative handmade finishing. Based in Akita, Minase was founded in 2005 as a spin-off of Kyowa, a specialist manufacturer of watchmaking tools. Its portfolio of complex, multi-faceted, three-dimensional…
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Buying Guide – Five Indie Watchmakers Making a Solid Impression with their Debut Watches
Not too long ago, just before summer, in fact, I lined up a series of new and rather impressive independent watchmakers for you to discover. A recurring topic, it remains at our very core, and because of this, we’re always on the lookout for new and exciting projects, people and…
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The ABCs of Time – The History of German Watchmaking
The miniaturisation of clock towers to portable time wasn’t a Swiss innovation – it all started in Germany thanks to locksmith and clockmaker Peter Henlein in Nuremberg at the start of the 16th century. These first “pocket watches” were soon referred to as Nuremberg Eggs, as…
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The Petrolhead Corner – Carrozzeria Castagna Milano Turns the Alfa Romeo Giulia into the Giulia Q, a Stunning Two-Door Roadster
What do you do when a car manufacturer doesn’t build the car you want? For just about anyone of us, it means moving to another brand or hoping your preferred manufacturer introduces something that scratches your itch down the line. However, if you’re into the coachbuilding…
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Hands-on – Up Close and Personal with the Splendid De Bethune DB25 Digitale
De Bethune is, without a doubt, one of my favourite independent watchmakers. And I’m not the only one on the MONO team who feels this way. I love the bold, futuristic design paired with incredible refinement, the almost philosophical approach of Denis Flageollet, the…
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Interview – Giving Artisans and Young Watchmakers a Platform – In Conversation with Baudouin Van Es of Tad Kozh
When Baudouin van Es set out to establish Tad Kozh, the goal was not simply to produce another limited-edition luxury timepiece. Instead, it was conceived as an incubator for heritage craftsmanship and a springboard for the next generation of independent watchmakers. By pairing…
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Hands-on – The O&HoraPictor Smoked Ocean Volcano Grey Explores Enamelling, at a Fair Price
While O&HoraPictor might be a young brand we only discovered recently, our first experience with one of their watches left us very content with what they have to offer. The brand takes the centuries-old tradition of enamelling and gives it a new spin with fresh textures and…
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First Look – Closer Than Ever to the Antiqua, the New Louis Erard x Vianney Halter Collab
Geneva Watch Days is always a treat, but 2026 held two collaboration surprises for the MONOCHROME team, both involving maverick French watchmaker Vianney Halter. Bulgari’s collaboration with Vianney Halter produced a bold Antiqua-inspired Octo Finissimo Dual Time. The second,…
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Introducing – Citizen Brings Damascus Steel and Forged Carbon to a new Series 8 GMT
With its Series 8 collection of mechanical watches, Citizen has been delivering rather impressive models over the years, with the GMT collection being possibly the most appealing of them. Not only is it powered by a true GMT automatic movement (something rare in this price…
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Introducing – The Habring² x SJX Chrono Felix Perpetual “Star”
Our friends at SJX, the Singapore-based watch magazine founded by journalist Su Jiaxian, are back at it with yet another collaboration watch with Habring², the Austrian independent watchmaker (and one of the best-kept secrets on the indie scene). And how can we blame them, as we…
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Introducing – The New Norqain Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite Turquoise
At just 45 grams in weight, strap included, the Wild ONE Skeleton X-Lite is Norqain’s most advanced sports watch to date. It weighs next to nothing, but it is also built to withstand a proverbial beating if needed. The Norteq case, as well as the movement’s construction, are…
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Introducing – Glashütte Original Unveils the New Senator Aventurine Collection
Glashütte Original’s Senator collection is largely defined by classic German watchmaking conventions and the brand’s signature Panorama Date. However, the manufacture has also used the Senator to showcase its more artistic side, with hand-painted Meissen porcelain dials. Joining…