The Battle of High-End Chronographs Part 2 - A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Chronograph - Monochrome Watches
When it comes to pure, thoroughbred manual-winding chronographs, models that are devoted exclusively to capturing elapsed times and not equipped with any other paraphernalia, A. Lange & Sohne's 1815 Chronograph is up there in the pantheon of perfection. The model we are reviewing for our three-part Battle of the High-End Chronograph series is the 2018 pink gold with black dial version, similar to the Boutique Edition of 2015 with its pulsometer scale. Like all the current variations on the 1815 chronograph theme (white gold black dial, Boutique Edition), this watch is equipped with what is possibly the most beautiful hand-wound movement on the market today.?In pursuit of purityHand-wound chronographs with in-house movements and no additional complications are not as prevalent as you might think. Far more complicated to develop than a tourbillon, many watch manufacturers have depended on outsourced movements, including Patek Philippe's famous – and now discontinued – ref

A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Annual Calendar U.S. Boutique Edition (Specs & Price)
While A. Lange & Sohne tends to be quite conservative in its design, it can sometimes get a little bit more creative when it comes to limited editions or boutique exclusive watches – think, for instance, about the 1815 Chrono Boutique Edition or the Terra-Brown Saxonia. Today, the brand is unveiling a new version of the Saxonia Annual Calendar, which for the occasion has been spruced up with a new dial and a surprising strap. Meet the new?A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Annual Calendar U.S. Boutique Edition.On the left, the 3 current models in the Saxonia Annual Calendar collection, next to the new US Edition.Already available in three different versions – white gold, pink gold and platinum – the?Saxonia Annual Calendar collection receives a fourth member, which differs from its siblings by its dial, its strap and a new treatment on the rotor. Mechanically speaking, the new Saxonia Annual Calendar U.S. Boutique Edition is identical to its siblings and shares most of

Industry Omega Raises its Warranty to 5 Years on all Watches
Following the trend for more services, more clarity and more security, Omega just announced it will now offer a 5-year warranty on all newly purchased watches – with immediate effect. Until now, the Omega warranty was different depending on the type of products – up to 4 years on Master Chronometer watches, compared to a traditional 2-year warranty in the industry (which was the warranty offered, as of now, on the Speedmaster Moonwatch, for instance).In 2015, Omega raised industry standards with the introduction of the Master Chronometer certification. Thanks to this new process, each watch is tested enduring stringent tests approved by the Swiss Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS). These replicate real-life conditions and in particular, watches must demonstrate resistance to magnetic fields of 15,000 Gauss (to find out more, you can watch our in-depth video about the Master Chronometer certification process here). The brand inaugurated its new manufacture in Biel just o

Introducing The More Compact Oris Divers Sixty Five Chronograph
Coinciding with the advent of recreational diving, in 1965, Oris launched its first diver's watch with a unidirectional rotating bezel, luminescent numerals, a Plexiglas crystal and a water-resistance rating of 100m. Fifty years later, the diver was relaunched in a faithful re-edition with modern mechanics and went on to become the highly successful and affordable retro-flavoured Divers Sixty-Five collection. While some quibbled about the relatively low impermeability for a dive watch, others were smitten by its vintage elements, and the collection expanded with models in different case sizes and materials. In 2018, the Sixty-Five collection welcomed a limited-edition, bronze-cased chronograph followed by regular production models. Today, Oris releases a new chronograph with a more compact case size and a black dial and bezel.Former editions of the Sixty-Five Chronograph flaunted large 43mm cases coupled with some proper thickness. The latest stainless steel model shrinks to 40mm in di

Introducing Panerai Luna Rossa Collection PAM01038, PAM01037 and PAM01036 (Specs & Price)
Panerai's partnership with Luna Rossa, the Challenger of Record of the 36th America's Cup, was celebrated earlier this year with the Luna Rossa Challenger Submersible PAM01039 model. A 47mm dive watch with 300m water-resistance and a carbon fibre case like the monohull of the AC75 Luna Rossa, this first commemorative model had a sailcloth dial and touches of red and white like the Luna Rossa logo. As the official sponsor of the Italian team, Panerai has launched three watches directly inspired by the materials and technologies used by the Luna Rossa yacht competing in the America's?Cup: Luminor Luna Rossa Regatta 47mm PAM01038; Luminor Luna Rossa Chrono Flyback 44m PAM01037; and Luna Rosa GMT 44mm PAM01036.COMMON DENOMINATORSAlthough none of the models is a novelty, the colour scheme of black, grey, red and white echo the colours of the Luna Rossa yacht. Common denominators across all three models include the use of lightweight, sturdy and corrosion-resistant materials and the incorpor