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Handwerkskunst according to A. Lange & Sohne - Interview with CEO Wilhelm Schmid - Monochrome Watches
The other day I had the distinct pleasure of spending a few days with A. Lange & Sohne in Florence, Italy. The main purpose was the launch of the Lange 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar Handwerkskunst and four new blue dial version (Lange 1, Lange 1 Daymatic, Saxonia and Saxonia handwound), all of which we already showed you last weekend. The team at Lange organized several field trips' to various handcrafts, like lithography, fabric weaving and printing, among others, and we visited one of the most prestigious winemakers from Tuscany (the region in which Florence is located.) Wilhelm Schmid, the brand's CEO, tells us more about Handwerkskunst and handcrafts, plus I'll share wrist shots of a group of Lange collectors whom I accidentally ran into. Be warned LOTS of photos! Like all its predecessors the new Handwerkskunst represents an exuberant variation on an existing model (the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar in this case) and is actually not the discrete style that we know
Vacheron Constantin introduces 4 limited editions for Moscow Boutique Opening - Monochrome-Watches
Vacheron Constantin has just opened a new boutique in Moscow. As the brand traditionally does when opening a new flagship store, new limited editions are being introduced. They did it for the?Parisian boutique with a series of very nice pink gold and guilloche-dial watches?and with the very stylish 1972 Prestige. For their new Russian store, VC is coming with?black dials for 4 of their most iconic models.The recently opened boutique (20 June 2014) is located in the Russian capital city and offers 352 square meters in which to discover and enjoy the whole collection of Vacheron Constantin in a very pleasant setting; the space is beautifully appointed in every detail, as is every VC boutique – we can attest to the boutiques' atmosphere, especially having been recently inside the Parisian boutique to have some hands-on time with a stunning vintage chronograph.Ribbon Cutting in Front of the Moscow BoutiqueVacheron Constantin now delights us with 4 limited editions of existing watches
Maillon de Cartier Collection of Watches (Specs & Price)
Cartier unveils its latest women's jewellery watch collection, the Maillon de Cartier. Comprised of seven gold references in jewellery, high jewellery and limited editions, everything about this watch collection denotes dynamic movement. From the sculptural offset link bracelet to the hexagonal bezel, every element is twisted and contorted to create a vibrant sense of motion that is an intrinsic feature of so many of the famous Parisian Maison's watches.Unusual shapesJewellery watches were a natural evolution of the Parisian Maison's highly creative jewellery designs. Cartier's iconic panther, for example, has appeared in some of the most delightful women's watches over the years. The latest collection picks up on another emblematic Cartier theme: shaped watches.? Cartier's love affair with fascinating shaped watches has lasted for more than a century and you'd be hard-pressed to find a straightforward round watch chez la Maison. Unusual shapes, like the square Santos, the rectangular
Anonimo Epurato Safari Black DLC case (Specs & Price)
Prior to Baselworld 2018, Anonimo, the Italian brand founded on the roots of what was left of Panerai when Richemont took it over, presented a new, more casual watch: the Epurato. As indicated by its name, the brand wanted to go back to the essentials, with a cleaner, slightly dressier and easier-on-the-wrist timepiece. Rather successfully received, today two new versions, with DLC-coated cases and sand-coloured accents are introduced, under the name?Anonimo Epurato Safari.Anonimo is truly Italian. Not only in its sense of design but also in its DNA. It was created from the ashes of another Italian?brand. In 1997, Richemont bought Panerai and decided to relocate the production from Florence to Neuchatel. Yet, some of the ex-employees didn't move and they headed the creation of a brand named Anonimo (anonymous in Italian). The main focus was on diving watches, designed by the military engineer Dino Zei, who was at the helm of Panerai for over 20 years. Robust, large, military-inspired
Vacheron Constantin Les Cabinotiers La Musique du Temps Collection / Introducing
Vacheron Constantin interprets an Haute Horlogerie Christmas carol with a series of 12 unique pieces made by its Les Cabinotiers artisans and grouped under the title La Musique du Temps. As you might have guessed, they are all repeaters and hyper-exclusive editions limited to just one piece per model. Today, we take a look at four of these very special striking watches.The first chiming watch attributed to Vacheron Constantin dates from 1806: a gold pocket watch with minute repeater registered by the founder's grandson. Ever since, sonnerie or repeater watches have appeared in the brand's portfolio with or without additional complications. All the watches in La Musique du Temps come with a sonic print recorded and certified by Abbey Road Studios and display the Hallmark of Geneva quality certification.Les Cabinotiers is a special workshop at Vacheron Constantin where made-to-measure, highly complicated watches can be commissioned. It's where many collectors' dreams come true and the bi