Introducing: A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold Lumen
The Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen” is the indisputable highlight of A. Lange & Sohne's novelties for Watches and Wonders 2024. Pulling out its big guns at Watches & Wonders, Lange has treated its uber-complex flyback chronograph, perpetual calendar, and tourbillon cocktail to an exclusive Honeygold case and, for the cherry on top, a luminous Lumen glow. Sharing identical specifications to its siblings in white gold and platinum, this masterpiece of horology and Saxon design that made its debut in 2016 has no qualms about revealing its innermost secrets in the dark.Although the Datograph is officially celebrating its 25th anniversary, Lange has chosen to pay homage to its complicated sibling, the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon, by treating it to two of the brand’s trademarked products: Honeygold and Lumen.Honeygold is a top-secret alloy developed for Lange in 2010 with a unique colour comparable to that of honey. Harder than platinum and other

Weekly Watch Photo - A Lange und Sohne Double Split - Monochrome Watches
Sometimes it’s immediately obvious when?I see a photo, that it is a perfect Weekly Watch Photo. This week impressive macro photos of?the equally impressive movement of the A Lange und Sohne Double Split. I was doing some catching up at the?A. Lange und Sohne forum on Timezone, when I stumbled across this photo. Or actually I should say these photos in plural. Member Andreas Eck made a series of macro photos of the movement of the Lange und Sohne Double Split. Some say it is?perhaps the most beautiful movement in the world… Ad - Scroll to continue with article The photo above is the first of a set of 18 photo, of which every next photo is getting closer and closer to the gears, in gold chaton set jewels, the perfect hand beveled levers and blued screws. A mimiature artwork.The photo below is number 6 of the set, so they get ever more close.Check out?A

The new Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo - SIHH 2012 - Monochrome Watches
This year is Audemars Piguet celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Royal Oak. The timepiece Gerald Genta design and that was launched in 1972, became a true classic and an icon in the horological history.?For this celebration they release many new Royal Oak models and among them a new Royal Oak Jumbo, a new Royal Oak Automatic and a Royal Chronograph. My personal preference is the new Royal Oak Jumbo and my first reaction is… I WANT ONE! Ad - Scroll to continue with article The new Royal Oak Jumbo has brought back several elements of the original Jumbo from 1972, like the AP logo that is now (again) positioned above the 6 o’clock position. Like on the old version, the new Jumbo has no white line around the date window. This is something I’m pleased with and I’m sure many enthusiasts will love it as well.?The hobnail dial is now finer, wi

Breaking New President at Omega - Stephen Urquhart to retire, Raynald Aeschlimann to take over - Monochrome Watches
Taking the opportunity of his forthcoming 70th birthday, Mr. Stephen Urquhart, actual President of Omega Watches?(since 2000), is about to retire and to leave his?seat to a younger man, Mr.?Raynald Aeschlimann. Starting his new role on 1 June 2016,?Aeschlimann will have the responsibility to guide one of the largest watch company around the world, Omega Watches, part of the main watch conglomerate, the Swatch Group. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Mr. Stephen Urquhart, actual President of Omega Watches (credits – chronos24.pl)Stephen Urquhart, Swiss and British citizen and actual President of Omega Watches, began his career at Omega in 1968. From 1974 to 1997 he pursued his career with Audemars Piguet, where he became Joint Chairman and Delegate of the Board of Directors from 1989 onwards. Mr. Urquhart returned to Swatch Group in 1997 as President of

Introducing Tudor Pelagos FXD Marine Nationale M25707B
In May this year, Tudor announced a (not so) new partnership with a lot of historical resonance Indeed, we're talking about a long-standing collaboration that dates back to the 1950s, when dive watches were instruments for combat divers. Yes, Tudor has renewed its partnership with the Marine National (of the French Navy), bringing back a military connection that gave birth to some of the most collectable vintage watches of the brand. And now, it's time for the dedicated watch to surface, based on the Pelagos, and updated with multiple tweaks. And yes, the M.N. engraving on the back is present! Here's the new Tudor Pelagos FXD Marine Nationale. Just like mothership , Tudor has long been involved with military forces. Following the creation of the Submariner in 1953, started to develop more accessible models under Tudor branding (in 1954 to be precise), which quickly caught the attention of the Marine Nationale. The French Navy started early to collaborate with