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A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual White Gold Grey Dial - Review (Specs & Price)
In 1999, German watch manufacturer A. Lange & Sohne introduced the genre-defining Datograph, an in-house mechanical chronograph that many still regard as THE best in its class. So, how does one improve on the ultimate purist chronograph? Well, if you're A. Lange & Sohne, you make it even more complicated, which is exactly what it did in 2006 with the introduction of the Datograph Perpetual (this one). To this day, debate still rages among collectors as to which is the more desirable. There seems to be one point however that just about everyone can agree on: the A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual is one seriously incredible timepiece. To show you exactly why, we're going in-depth with the white gold/grey dial version introduced in 2015.Before we break the Datograph Perpetual down into its various components (case, dial, movement, etc.), it's worthwhile taking a step back and viewing it as the gorgeous whole that it is. Aesthetically, it's hard to point to a more versatile
First Look: Hitting the Sweet Spot... The new Raymond Weil Millesime Small Seconds 35mm
Raymond Weil's Millesime collection, launched in 2024, is a charming retro-inspired family that has caught many a watch aficionado's eye. Injecting a new lease of life into a brand that was often overlooked, the Millesime family is out to conquer the market of neo-vintage dress watches with modern specifications. Coupled with competitive prices, the Millesime has positioned itself as a worthy contender in the dress watch category. After all, not everybody can afford Patek Philippe's latest Calatrava – the king of dress watches – that seduced more than a few members of the MONOCHROME team. Following in the successful wake of the larger 39.5mm Millesime Small Seconds, Raymond Weil launches a more compact 35mm case size. Inching closer and closer to perfect dress watch proportions, the Millesime Small Seconds 35mm might well hit the sweet spot.Founded in 1976, the brand is now in the hands of Raymond Weil's grandson, Elie Bernheim, the CEO behind the launch of the Millesime. W
Introducing Classi, a connected strap that makes any watch feels smarter (but not looking like a Cupertino guy) - Monochrome Watches
Here’s the dilemma: you love watches, mechanical watches, with a classical or vintage look. On the other hand, you also love connected items and the concept of a smart watch is something you dug into, especially since the introduction of the Apple Watch. However, you don’t like it. You think it’s not going to fulfill your needs of mechanical / vintage / luxury timepieces (and you’d be right). You don’t want to wear two watches either and the solution found by Sinn is… weird. Well, Maintool, a young French startup, might have a solution for you, with a?discreet?connected strap that can be used on any kind of watch. Here’s Classi.The concept is simple. You have a watch, any kind of watch, classic, vintage, sporty, mechanical, tourbillon, cheap, ultra-expensive, ugly… whatever, you love it. Thus, an Apple Watch or a Samsung Gear is not an option. You definitely don’t want to wear these soulless digital objects, which are definitely goi
In-Depth - Inside Rado and ComaDur, Discovering Mastery of Materials
Rado has long been associated with ceramic watches, even before it became a staple material for bezel inserts for instance. The brand pioneered the use of highly scratch-resistant material more than 30 years ago, but Rado's dedication to the craft goes back even further than that. Labelling itself as The Master of Materials, we recently had the chance to go in-depth at one of Rado's production facilities and discover just what goes into producing high-tech ceramic watches. And honestly, it was nothing like we expected. Ad - Scroll to continue with article There are basically two sides to this story, yet both are intertwined in the watches produced by Rado. On one hand, we have Rado's history in making highly scratch-resistant watches with an eye for groundbreaking design and technology and on the other a story of ComaDur, the supplier of the ceramic components t
Interview: The Return of L.Leroy Watches and What To Expect in the Near Future
Named after the illustrious 18th-century watchmaker Charles Leroy, L.Leroy was acquired in 2004 by Miguel Rodriguez, founder of the Festina Group. If the brand has been dormant for a number of years now, it is preparing its comeback. To whet our appetite about what is to come, L.Leroy is presenting a unique piece for the 2023 edition of the Only Watch charity auction. Hugo Lesizza, International Sales and Marketing Manager of the brand, tells us more about what to expect in the near future.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME – L. Leroy is donating a watch to Only Watch 2023, which announces the return of the brand which had been dormant for a while now. What is your strategy to revive this illustrious name??Hugo Lesizza, L.Leroy – The Minute Repeater Flying Tourbillon unique piece for Only Watch is the first step marking the rebirth of L.Leroy after almost a decade of dormancy. And it's back on the watchmaking scene with a project perfectly in line with its DNA, which boasts over 230