Xavier Markl

Neuchâtel

Swiss Editor at Monochrome Watches

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The New Amida Digitrend Open Sapphire Reveals All Its Tricks

1 week ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The retro-futuristic Amida Digitrend is a horological UFO arriving straight from the 1970s. This unique driver’s watch stands out with its digital display read horizontally through an optical inverting prism.
MING Watches’ Founder Ming Thein on The Past, Present and Future of an Unusual Watch Brand

1 week ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

In a world where the watch industry is often anchored in heritage and tradition, Horloger MING takes a refreshingly modern approach, melding unique aesthetics with a thoughtful design philosophy. At the heart of it all is Ming Thein, photographer, designer and engineer, whose vision has propelled the brand from a bold idea to a cult favourite among collectors.
The new Zenith Defy Extreme Diver and Defy Revival Diver Shadow

3 weeks ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. One of the pillars of Zenith’s collection, the Defy is a descendant of late 1960s models known for their sturdy construction and angular design. Marketed as the Time-Safe, the collection included a full-fledged diving version, the Defy Plongeur (Ref. A3648 and its variations), a 600m water-resistant watch equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel.
Andreas Wyss, CEO of the COSC, on the Need to Adapt and a "Super-COSC" to Come

1 month ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

If you own mechanical Swiss watches, one of them potentially came to you with a COSC chronometer certificate. But not everyone knows exactly what this certificate means. The COSC is the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres or the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute. COSC certifies Swiss-made movements or watches as chronometers (not to be confused with a chronograph) if they meet specific precision standards.
The TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph TH Titanium

1 month ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. In 2024, TAG Heuer went back to complications and expanded the Monaco collection with a split-second chronograph in blue and racing red. Following the presentation of a bold F1 red-and-white limited edition at Watches and Wonders, we now see the fourth iteration of the concept, this time innovating through materials.
The Racing-Inspired TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Stopwatch

1 month ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

TAG Heuer keeps strengthening its links with motorsport and the history of racing… Among other initiatives, LVMH and TAG Heuer just signed a major deal with Formula 1, and the brand has just become the first title partner of the Monaco Grand Prix, which is now the Formula 1 TAG Heuer Grand Prix de Monaco. With such announcements, new iterations of the brand’s emblematic square Chronograph were to be expected, specifically on the occasion of the race weekend in Monaco.
The new TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph x Gulf White Dial

1 month ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

Not all images were able to load for printing. Please close the print window and try again. The TAG Heuer Monaco needs little to no introduction. Launched in 1969, this distinctive square-shaped chronograph emerged during the golden age of motor racing. At that time, Heuer was renowned for its chronographs, stopwatches and dashboard instruments, integral to motorsport timing.
The Minimalist yet Sophisticated Soprana Time Only Watch

1 month ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

Luca Soprana is an independent watchmaker, not widely known by a large audience, yet highly regarded by collectors and industry insiders for his work with renowned brands. Situated in Vaumarcus, near Neuchâtel, his Atelier 7h38 focuses on restoration as well as developing and producing high-end movements for external clients. While some projects have been unveiled to the public, such as those for Jacob & Co. or Massena LAB, most are conducted behind the scenes.
Richemont Reports Growth for Its Yearly Results Ended March 2025

1 month ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

The slowing global economy and changes in consumer behaviour are hurting the luxury watch industry. Geneva-based luxury goods group Richemont reported a 4% increase in sales for their 2024/25 year, closing at the end of March at EUR 21,399 million. At EUR 3.8 billion, the profit for the year’s continuing operation is down 1%.
Dubai Watch Week Returns in 2025 with over 90 Participating Brands

1 month ago | monochrome-watches.com | Xavier Markl

One of the key events in the region and the global watch calendar, Dubai Watch Week is held every two years. Since its creation, the show has become one of the unmissable events of the industry, and it is back bigger than ever and in a new location for the 2025 edition.