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Hands-On A. Lange & Sohne Langematik Perpetual Limited Blue 2021
When A. Lange & Sohne unveiled the Langematik Perpetual in 2001, it was the first mechanical wristwatch to combine a perpetual calendar with Lange's signature outsize date. Revisited in different case materials over the years, the 20th anniversary of the Langematik Perpetual is celebrated with two models, one in white gold the other in pink gold, both with a striking blue dial and limited to 50 pieces each.Just seven years after Lange's resuscitation in 1994, the Saxon watchmaker launched one of the finest perpetual calendars on the scene today. Flexing its horological muscles, Lange's perpetual calendar stands out from other calendar watches with its patented zero-reset mechanism and corrector to advance all the calendar displays simultaneously. The perpetual calendar functions account for the different durations of the months, including leap years and, once the watch is correctly set and kept ticking, you won't have to adjust the date display until 2100. Ad - Scroll to
Hands-On: The Gerald Genta Designed Credor Locomotive
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Credor, a brand that began as Seiko‘s high-end line, offering timepieces crafted from precious metals. Today, Credor is renowned for its commitment to superior craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibility, which is evident in every aspect of its watches, from design to the intricate movements made up of countless minute components, as highlighted on the newly launched English version of the Credor website. Credor has unveiled several special models to celebrate this milestone: the Goldfeather Limited Edition, a special edition of the Eichi II, and the Locomotive. The Locomotive, a re-creation of the Gerald Genta-designed timepiece launched in 1979, has sparked a flurry of opinions since its public debut in June. Now, it’s time we share our impressions after a hands-on experience.How did the renowned Swiss designer, whose portfolio by the late 1970s already included the Polerouter, the revamped Constellation, the Royal Oak, the Nautilus, an
First Look: New Indie Brand Renaud Tixier Launches with the Monday Watch
A veteran of the Swiss industry, Dominique Renaud joins forces with a young independent watchmaker, Julien Tixier. They aim to revisit fundamental principles of mechanical watchmaking and micro-mechanics introducing innovative solutions. The first opus of this newly created brand Renaud Tixier reimagines a classic of fine watchmaking, the micro-rotor, with an auxiliary mechanism to enhance its winding efficiency The watch is named the Renaud Tixier Monday, and we're here to discover what the two creative minds have prepared to revisit this winding mechanism.A name that many will know, Dominique Renaud made a name for himself by co-founding, together with Giulio Papi, Renaud & Papi in 1986, which has since evolved into Audemars Piguet Renaud Papi (APRP). Beyond their work for Audemars Piguet, APRP is one of the most prominent players in the development and has manufactured complicated movements for some of the most prestigious brands – such as IWC, Lange & Sohne, Jaeger-Le
IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph Bucherer BLUE IW371492 - Introducing (Specs & Price)
On one side you have IWC and its signature, classic chronograph, the Portugieser 3714. This watch, as we’ve explained in this in-depth review, is a modern icon, practically unchanged since its introduction in the late-1990s. A perfect definition of a classic. On the other side, you have Bucherer, possibly the world’s largest watch retailer, known for its blue-themed special editions – usually very well executed. And when you mix the two, you get the new IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph Bucherer BLUE ref. IW371492 – and yes, it is one superb version of this watch.As always with the Bucherer BLUE watches, don’t expect any drastic changes to the base watch. Once again we are seeing an update of dial, colours and strap. Still, this doesn’t mean that this can’t lead to a beautiful watch – in fact, it does. After several editions based on Blancpain, Moser, Breguet, Longines, Oris or Glashutte Original (Bucherer covers a large range of w
The Petrolhead Corner - All about The New Lotus Emira
Elise, Esprit, Elan, Exige, Europa and of course Evija. Just a list of some of the cars produced by Lotus, all starting with the letter E. And now there's a new one to be added to that lineage, the Lotus Emira. At first glance, it looks properly exciting, with a striking blue paintjob and, on paper, a classical recipe for a two-seater sports car. Look closer though, and this is not just any car, but one that marks the end of an era for Lotus, and coincidentally the beginning of a new chapter.While the apparently never-ending stream of super and hypercars pumping out insane horsepower figures like there's no tomorrow is all fun and games, what's the actual point? I mean, don't get me wrong, I get worked up over a McLaren Speedtail or Rimac Nevera just as much as the next guy. It makes me think though, aren't these kinds of cars, capable of speeds multiple times the limit on public roads, getting a bit too powerful, a bit too fast, and a bit too dangerous? So in all honesty, how much pow
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