A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Update 2022 Thinner Case
Looking at the entire lineage of watches created by A. Lange & Sohne, no other model can beat the Lange 1 in terms of cult status. This watch, which was part of the inaugural collection of watches launched in 1994, is now seen as one of the most iconic watches of our times and an fundamental model for the renaissance of high-end German watchmaking. In 2003, surfing on the vibe for oversized watches, A. Lange & Sohne released the Grand Lange 1. In 2012, the watch was drastically revised with a newly designed case and its own movement. And for 2022, the third generation of A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 will be released, with an even thinner case, new dials and design tweaks all around.?When first released in 2003, the Grosse Lange 1 or Grand Lange 1 was basically an enlarged version of the classic Lange 1, equipped with the same movement but housed in a 41.9mm x 11mm case. As such, the display was not ideal, with overlapping sub-dials, due to the smaller-sized calibre L901.2

Louis Erard Excellence Regulator x Eric Giroud / Hands-On, Specs, Price
Somewhere in between the bold Bauhaus interpretation of the Regulator with Alain Silberstein and the more classic regulator configuration in the brand's Excellence collection lies this collaboration with Eric Giroud. First presented at Baselworld 2019 – and the first collaboration piece with an external designer – Eric Giroud's redesigned Excellence Regulator marks a new direction for the brand. By embracing a classic regulator layout and placing it in the hands of a contemporary designer, Louis Erard proves that what's old can be new again. Watch designer Eric Giroud meets Louis ErardEric Giroud is a multi-faceted designer. From his initial architecture studio to graphic design, packaging and product design, Giroud got a taste for watches in 1997 and has never looked back. Architecture has always played a prominent role in his designs. “To be an architect,” says Giroud, “is to befriend constraints“. And if there is one domain

Swatch Group's 2017 Results Show Strong Growth (and some Baselworld 2018 novelties partially revealed) - Monochrome Watches
After Richemont announced strong quarterly results just before SIHH 2018 and LVMH reported double-digit?growth for 2017, it’s now Swatch Group’s turn to disclose its annual results for the year 2017. And before going into details, know that the Group is strong and that the outlook for 2018 is still very positive. Once again, the industry seems to be in full recovery, with one or two threats that will have to be managed in the near future though.Swatch Group, one of the largest Watches & Jewelry conglomerate – owner, among others, of Swatch, Omega, Breguet, Blancpain, Jaquet Droz, Glashutte Original, Longines, Tissot or Rado – just published its yearly report, posting strong results for the year 2017. First of all, net sales increased 5.8% to CHF 7,989 million and +5.4% to CHF 7,960 million at current exchange rates?(vs.?CHF 7,553 million in 2016). Growth is driven mainly by the Watches & Jewelry segment, with an overall growth of 6.9% at current exchange

Hands-On: The Slimmer and Smaller Byrne Gyro Dial Meca
Customisation has fast become a watch industry standard, offering buyers a host of case materials, dial colours, strap options, etc… However, it's not often that you come across a watch with four different faces, or rather, four different fonts for four revolving numerals on the dial. Designer and former watch restorer John Byrne's Gyro Dial is not a traditional high-brow complication, but its playful rotating cubes marked an industry first and belie the complex movement developed for Byrne. The latest Gyro Dial Meca, positioned as the inaugural model of a permanent collection, relies on a new manual-winding movement, relocates the crown, and comes in a more compact 38mm diameter case.Introduced just two years ago, Byrne's Gyro Dial has quickly gained popularity with its “one watch, four faces” strategy. This unique design approach, represented with closed and openworked dials, is proving to be a winning formula. Like the Gyro Dial Zero and the Gyro Dial Golf Edition,

The New Rose Gold and Titanium Hermes H08
Unveiled in 2021, the Hermes H08 is the French brand's versatile sporty-chic watch with a smooth cushion-shaped case and contemporary design elements. By juxtaposing different shapes (typical Hermes) and playing with different finishings and textures, the Hermes H08 reveals its fluid, sensual architecture. Previously offered in titanium and black graphene cases, the latest H08 ups the luxury factor with its sleek two-tone rose gold and black DLC-treated titanium case. Hermes, originally a saddle and harness atelier founded by Thierry Hermes in 1837, has become one of France's iconic luxury Maisons. Rather than pursue a conservative, conventional approach to luxury, Hermes has cultivated a unique design ethos for all its product lines that gives the Maison its distinctive personality. From silk scarves to Kelly bags and porcelain dinner sets, you can always feel the hand of the designer behind its beautiful creations. Ad - Scroll to continue with article