Introducing – The New Lang & Heyne Friedrich III Manufaktur Edition

The German house of Lang & Heyne has long been an advocate of the highest levels of traditional watchmaking, proudly showcasing not only the manufacture’s capabilities in every single watch, but also the refined Saxon style of watchmaking as a whole. The levels of finishing are among the very best in the industry, often mixing […]

2 months ago

Buying Guide – Less Is More, With 6 Handsome Small-Seconds Watches

We often discuss trends and hypes in watchmaking, as we tend to focus on “What’s next?!?” instead of settling down for a second and appreciating something classical, something timeless. In recent times it’s all been about luxury sports watches, downsized cases, specific colours or natural stone dials and so on. But there’s a comforting red […]

7 months ago

Recap – A Retrospective of 2024 with our Favourite Videos

While the industry might not be in its best shape (all things considered…), 2024 was nevertheless a highly prolific year in terms of new models, with brands once again showing creativity and mechanical ingenuity. As far as things go for us here, at MONOCHROME, and specifically regarding our video production. Over the entire 2024 year, […]

10 months ago

Video – Visiting Lang & Heyne, a Proper High-End Watch Brand from Germany

Some of the most spectacularly finished watches come from Lang & Heyne, a small high-end watchmaker from the outskirts of Dresden. Especially the Anton Manufaktur Edition, with its tourbillon that seems to float in thin air, is a feast for the eye. We visited Lang & Heyne to give you a view inside the manufacture.

11 months ago

Hands-on – The Lang & Heyne Friedrich II is All About Style and Sophistication

The Lang & Heyne brand debuted in 2002, and since then, it has gained recognition for expertly blending the rich tradition of German fine watchmaking with a modern sensibility. Lang & Heyne timepieces, consistently named after historical figures from the Saxony region, pay tribute to the past while embodying a contemporary vision. The result is […]

1 year ago

Just Because – The Lang & Heyne Georg Versus the Anton: A Question of Discretion

Have you ever found yourself torn between two rather similar-looking watches and not knowing which one to go for? I’m pretty sure we’ve all experienced this at some point, maybe even two watches from the same brand. The choice of a blue or green dial, or any other colour for that matter, can already be […]

1 year ago

Hands-on – The Lang & Heyne Friedrich III, Traditional German Watchmaking at its Best

Those acquainted with Lang & Heyne’s collections know the watchmaker to consistently impart a historical narrative, with each series bearing the name of a past Saxony ruler. The design of each timepiece, unmistakably German, is steeped in traditional aesthetics that reflect its inspiration. The model under consideration today draws it from the straightforward thinking of […]

2 years ago

Buying Guide – Six Watches Connected to our Neighbouring Satellite, the Moon

The Moon, our beloved neighbouring satellite, has a huge influence on life on Earth; it slows down the rotational speed of our planet, affects the tides of our oceans and forms the foundation of our convention of time. As the Moon is an ever-present celestial body, completing one cycle around our planet in approximately 29.5 […]

2 years ago