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A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Moon Phase 25th Anniversary - Round Six - Monochrome Watches
The never-ending birthday party of the Lange 1 receives its sixth celebratory watch, the Lange 1 Moon Phase 25th Anniversary. As the ambassador of the Saxon brand, the Lange 1 is being regaled with ten very special watches, unveiled one by one on a monthly basis until October 2019. Gift-wrapped in the same silver and blue colour scheme as the five preceding models, this is the second moon phase model in the anniversary line-up but with a twist.?Celebrating the quarter century of the Lange 1Like all the previous birthday presents, the Lange 1 Moon Phase is a limited edition watch (25 pieces) decked out in a white gold case with blue details on the dial and special decorative flourishes on the movement. The complete birthday package is comprised of 10 watches and kicked off with this classic Lange 1 with a hinged caseback, followed by Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase, the Little Lange 1, the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar (the most complex model so far) and the Lange 1 Time Zone.This anni
Pre-SIHH 2019 - IWC Pilots Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition "The Longest Flight" IW395501 - Hands-On, Specs & Price
One of the four ‘teaser’ watches that IWC has unveiled ahead of the SIHH 2019, the Pilot’s Watch Timezoner Spitfire Edition ‘The Longest Flight’ introduces an unprecedented?display/movement. Based on the Timezoner?unveiled at SIHH 2016, this new version gets rid of the chronograph function to show a more balanced and legible dial focused on a world time complication – and it is cleverly conceived. Let’s take a look at this new ref.?IW395501, a limited edition of 250 pieces.While there is another watch in the Spitfire collection that will certainly draw even more attention (spoiler alert: a cool, reasonably-sized bronze chronograph), there is another watch in this sub-range that shouldn’t be overlooked. Ad - Scroll to continue with article This?IWC Pilot's Watch Timezoner Spitfire is, “dedicated to the ‘
Recap: The Best Pilot's Watches of 2023
It might not be the most productive of categories, but the pilot’s watch remains one of the all-time important watch styles, even though its real-world relevance is more limited these days due to flight management systems. Nevertheless, nostalgia and vintage inspiration are still important drivers of the watch industry’s creativity, and for that reason, some brands continue to release classic pilot watches. Continuing our selection of the best models released this year, following categories such as chronographs and dive watches, we’re now listing the MONOCHROME editorial team’s five Best Pilot Watches of 2023.Pilot’s watches are necessarily a fixed category. It’s not about the complication, which can range from simple time-only displays to more complex chronographs and traveller’s functions, but more about the overall purpose of the watch. Nevertheless, common design features will be found in most aviation-related watches, such as robustness, p
Buying Guide - 5 of the Coolest Bronze Watches of Baselworld 2019
Bronze watches have developed into a major trend over the past few years. A tough and strong metal, bronze lends itself perfectly to robust watches. Most importantly, it offers something different, a burst of colour that changes over time with the unique patina developing randomly on the surface of the metal. And if you're bold enough to go for this material, here are five of the best bronze watches released at Baselworld 2019.Note: this selection is based on a consensus among the MONOCHROME team. It reflects our preferences among watches unveiled at Baselworld 2019. If there are other Baselworld 2019 bronze watches you'd love to mention, feel free to share these in the comment section at the end of this article.Bell & Ross BR 03-92 Diver Green BronzeIf the BR 03-92 Diver Green Bronze is not the first version of the Bell & Ross square dive watch to be fashioned out of bronze (already available with a brown colour scheme), it distinguishes itself from previous models with its ne
The refreshing Depancel Serie-R Cruiser
Square watches are less mainstream than their round counterparts, but some models have become truly legendary. TAG Heuer's Monaco is arguably the most recognised and synonymous with motorsport and Steve McQueen. The new Serie-R Cruiser from French microbrand Depancel is inspired by motorsport as well, specifically cafe racer and cruiser motorcycles. Its square case is certainly reminiscent of the iconic Monaco, and comparisons will inevitably be made, but the Cruiser is no copycat and has its own style and vibe. Let's take a closer look.It’s All in the NameDepancel is a small watch brand that takes inspiration from cars and motorcycles. The name comes from three different French car manufacturers, Delage, Panhard and Facel Vega, and each collection looks at different parts of the automotive world. The logo was also inspired by the 1954 Facel Vega coat of arms. The brand's tagline is: A brand created by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts.. This isn't just a marketing line, as Depancel w