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Hands-On A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Rattrapante Platinum
The rattrapante chronograph, also known as split-seconds or Doppel chronograph, is often regarded as one of the most sophisticated horological complications, and a must-have in high-end watch collections. As a top-tier watchmaker, A. Lange & Sohne isn’t only familiar with the complication, it somehow masters it, with a double-rattrapante – the Double Split – and even a triple-rattrapante – the Triple Split (respectively able to split the seconds and minutes, or the seconds, minutes and hours). Two years ago, the Saxon manufacture came with its first stand-alone split-seconds chronograph, the 1815 Rattrapante Honey Gold. And sometimes, less is more, this watch being one of the absolute best of the brand. This watch fully focused on the eponymous complication returns this year in a classic limited edition, the A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Rattrapante Platinum.?A. Lange & Sohne and the ChronographThe chronograph complication and the rattrapante function are de
The Flexure Revolution, Compliant Mechanisms applied to Watchmaking - Monochrome Watches
In mechanical engineering, compliant mechanisms (monolithic or joint-less structures) are flexible mechanisms that transfer an input force or displacement to another point through elastic body deformation, using the elastic properties of matter to affect the motion of mechanical components. These monolithic, compact and precise components replace several mechanically assembled parts. The absence of mechanical coupling eliminates contact, play, friction, wear, lubrication or dispersions.Compliant mechanisms have been used for decades in different fields or industries. In particular, robotics, medical or aerospace have been using such mechanisms for some 50 years now. However, the rapid growth in their applications in watchmaking is rather new. Somehow, watchmakers had made very little use of flexure until very recently. But they have now realized the amazing potential there. Compliant mechanisms offer undisputable advantages, in term of reliability and performance and as such can be a g
A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Timezone - a Personal Story part 1 - Monochrome Watches
The German watch brand A. Lange & Sohne has played an important role in my watch-collecting (and blogging) life. I?admired the brand, and as I got to know them, and their watches, even better, my admiration only grew stronger. I guess that most serious collectors will say the same about the brand. Since we’re celebrating Monochrome’s tenth anniversary this year, it’s also a good moment to look back at some important moments. Moments that have defined me as a collector, and moments that have played a pivotal role for Monochrome. Lange was present in a major way at two of these important moments, and inspired this two-part story. Today I’m gonna look back at a weekend when I got extensive hands-on time (and I’m not talking about the few?minutes to try a watch at the local authorised retailer) with watches from this German brand, and next week I’ll look back at a magnificent weekend I got to spend with them at Lake Como in Northern Italy.?I guess, f
Introducing: The White-and-Red TAG Heuer Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1
Since TAG Heuer announced its return as the Official Timekeeper of Formula 1 earlier this year, we’ve already seen an updated Formula 1 Chronograph collection. Naturally, it was only a matter of time before the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph – powered by the cutting-edge TH81-00 movement introduced last year – joined the F1-inspired lineup. What remained a mystery, however, was how the fierce competitive spirit of Formula 1 would influence its design. As the brand unveils this latest iteration, one thing is clear: the Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph F1 is as bold, dynamic, and performance-driven as the high-speed machines that define the sport.While last year’s Monaco Split-Seconds Chronograph was encased in titanium with black PVD coating, for the F1 edition, TAG Heuer makes white ceramic the material of choice. The 41mm square case in white ceramic features a sandblasted, fine-brushed and polished finish, while the crown, the shaped chronograph pushbuttons
Vacheron Constantin The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac Year of the Tiger
This series of watches, the Metiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac, has become a recurring theme for Vacheron Constantin. To celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Tiger, which will take over from the Ox at the Chinese New Year on 1 February 2022, Vacheron is releasing two new versions of its classic, high-end calendar watch finished with artistic crafts to pay tribute to the animal that symbolizes invincible power, authority and strength, and is considered as the king of fur animals in Chinese culture. Combining original display and impressive dial, here are the new Vacheron Constantin Metiers d'Art The Legend of the Chinese Zodiac “Year of the Tiger” watches.It’s been quite some years already that Vacheron Constantin pays tribute to the Chinese culture with these Haute Horlogerie watches. We’ve seen them with the Pig and the Rat already, and as the Year of the Tiger is coming soon, the Geneva-based manufacture is bringing some new editions to the tab
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