We’re already at what many would consider the most exciting time of the year for watch releases. A time rife with speculation regarding Rolex releases, as seen here by Monochrome’s yearly Rolex prediction roundup, and just general chatter on public watch forums as well as private watch collector groups. Ever since Baselworld’s official permanent cancellation […]

Once you fall into the deep end of the watch world you begin to discover the similarities between it and more mainstream industries. As enthusiasts, most of us would prefer our fun little hobby to remain niche and special, but the truth is that as the industry grows and gains popularity like it has done […]

Just a few weeks ago I was in New York City for the release of Norqain’s Independence Skeleton Chrono, and I had pre-booked a visit to the AP House located on the border of the Meatpacking District and West Village. We don’t actually have any Audemars Piguet boutiques in Canada, so this was my one […]

As my watch collecting journey has progressed over the last decade, an unusual side shoot has also naturally manifested itself into the foundation of my hobby – and that happens to be the hoarding of various watch enthusiast books. Today we’ll take a look at what I believe to be some of the best watch […]

Are we really back to this subject again? Absolutely. Especially since I noticed that this very topic can really get the dedicated enthusiast juices flowing, which was quite evident from my Forbes article here. This is a debate between the two very best chronographs ever made, and 5 very simple reason why the Daytona is […]

As a watch enthusiast and Rolex collector I’ve dabbled with the idea of proper watch storage for years. Once you reach a certain point in your collection it’s an issue that all of us think about, and it’s a serious issue considering the total value a small Rolex collection can be – let alone a […]

It’s that time of the year again, when the winter starts to fade away – and everyone online and offline starts to get excited for the new Rolex models to be unveiled at Watches and Wonder 2024. While Monochrome-Watches has been the leader in predictions, we also took our turn last year for the first […]

Back in 2015, the idea of WATCHPOD® was born out of a personal need and a deep passion for watches. Like many of you, I was on the hunt for the perfect way to keep my watches safe during travels. This led me to design our very first product, the Single Watchpod travel case, right […]

After watching some of the mainstream watch publications release Rolex predictions for many years now, I think it’s about time we jump in with our own predictions for this year, March 2023 to be exact right on time for the new releases. I think that as a Rolex collector, enthusiast, and obsessive I’m relatively qualified […]

If you’re a watch enthusiast, you probably have more than one watch. This presents a challenge. With one watch on your wrist, you’ll need somewhere to stow your other watches. Sure, you could just use the box the watch came in, but it’s not the ideal solution. Unless all your watches come from the same […]