SIHH 2017: Hands-On with the Montblanc 1858 Chronograph, Dual Time and Automatic – Now in Bronze

The copper alloy’s run as the metal du jour continues with Montblanc slated to unveil three 1858 Collection wristwatches in bronze at SIHH 2017 next month, including the 1858 Chronograph Tachymeter in bronze (pictured above). Modelled on pilot’s wristwatches of the 1930s, the 1858 Collection is characterised by large Arabic numerals and cathedral-style hands – the exact same design was […]

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The New A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moon Phase, now with Integrated Day/Night Indicator

The Lange 1 is the icon of the A. Lange & Söhne collection since its re-inception, in 1994. Back then, it was a quite disruptive, yet hyper-elegant watch… and it still is. Another recurring theme at A. Lange & Söhne is the moon, which can be found on several watches of the Saxonian Manufacture – See the Saxonia Moon Phase. So what if you combine both? You’ll have the Lange 1 Moon Phase. And since the standard Lange 1 went under a slight but welcomed update in 2015, it is time now for the moon version to benefit from the new Lange 1 movement and from a new day/night indication, right into the moonphase indication. Here is the new, SIHH 2017, A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moon Phase (not to be confused with the Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase).

8 years ago

Review: Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon

We examined the Arnold & Son Constant Force Tourbillon and chatted with Dr. Sébastien Chaulmontet Head of Innovation at the watchmaker to discover what makes this watch special. …

8 years ago

Introducing: Three New Da Vinci Watches From IWC, Including 2 Ladies’ Timepieces, And A New Da Vinci Perpetual Chronograph

IWC’s practice in recent years is to make a refresh of one of its core collections, the centerpiece of its design efforts for each SIHH. Last year was, of course, devoted to the Pilot’s Watches and this year, we’re seeing a very extensive refresh of the Da Vinci Collection. Of course the full reveal will be at the SIHH, 2017 edition, which is still a few weeks off, but IWC is giving us a taste of things to come with three new watches that give us a pretty good sense of just how different the new models will be from the existing models.

8 years ago

Introducing: New A. Lange & Söhne Lange 1 Moon Phase, With A Hybrid Moonphase And Day/Night Indicator

A. Lange & Söhne first added a moonphase complication to the Lange 1 family almost a decade and a half ago, back in 2002. Now, two years after giving the basic Lange 1 a new movement and a major overhaul, the Lange 1 Moon Phase is getting the same treatment. In addition to all the other technical and aesthetic changes, this watch introduces a new hybrid moonphase and day/night indicator that sets it apart from the models that have come before.

8 years ago

Inside the Famed Atmos Clock Workshops at Jaeger-LeCoultre

By Roberta Naas For those who love clocks, the Atmos clock conquers all others with its exceptional power system; it runs for days with just a single variation in air temperature. Here we go behind the scenes for a close-up look.

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Photo Report: Vintage Rolex Asylum 3rd Anniversary – The Tropical Paradise GTG

Marking its third anniversary, the Vintage Rolex Asylum (VRA) just concluded its annual gathering of the tribe. This time it was a three day extravaganza on the resort island of Bali. Since the first and second instalments of the event, the tribe has grown substantially, with the attendee tally at the latest event touching 100, bringing with […]

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