First Look: The new A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Handwerkskunst
Handwerkskunst… If you know one thing or two about A. Lange & Sohne, you’ll understand that this slightly complex word for anyone not German is actually sweet to hear – to make it simple, it does translate by craftsmanship. What it means is rare watches, but mostly finishings and decorations of the highest rank. For the first time in the brand’s history, the name Handwerkskunst is now applied to the all-important A. Lange & Sohne Datograph. And this shouldn’t come as a surprise, as this emblematic and historically important chronograph celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Let’s discover what this Datograph Handwerkskunst Limited Edition is all about – spoiler: there are small details that will surely please long-term collectors.?Earlier this year, during Watches & Wonders Geneva, German watchmaker A. Lange & Sohne celebrated the 25th anniversary of its emblematic chronograph, the Datograph, with the launch of the Datograph

Hands-On With The Meraud Antigua Chronograph And Its NOS Landeron 248 Movement
While considering how to describe this new watch best, I got sidetracked thinking about how many vintage-inspired and retro-looking contemporary editions were so popular and unanimously accepted. What constitutes their appeal? Why do we keep saying how beautiful they are? Marketing efforts and sentimental issues aside, one train of thought suggested that the watchmaking business that flourished in the 1960s and the 1970s produced wristwatches with similar designs, and in large quantities, imprinting in our collective memory images of beautiful objects – watches, beautiful by default, for what they represented. We, the people, carry the picture of this ideal watch design in our heads involuntarily. And when we see a contemporary, well-executed watch that immediately recalls the blueprints, we issue the “beautiful” tag. I do so after spending some time with the new Meraud Antigua Chronograph.Meraud Watch Co. is from Belgium and is one of many Kickstarter start-ups with

First Look: The Mesmerizing ArtyA Purity Central Tourbillon
The brainchild of the prolific Yvan Arpa, independent brand ArtyA has carved a unique niche in the watch industry, thanks to its bold creativity and willingness to break away from convention. Among its many avant-garde creations, the Purity collection stands out for its relatively more understated aesthetic, featuring elegantly skeletonized movements displayed within transparent sapphire crystal cases. Non-conformist in all its aspects, the latest addition to the collection captivates with a spectacular central tourbillon. Let’s discover this new ArtyA Purity Central Tourbillon.The first thing to catch your eye with the ArtyA Purity Central Tourbillon is its oversized flying tourbillon. A truly mesmerizing representation of passing time, the 20mm cage holds the balance wheel operating at a remarkable 28,800 vibrations per hour – which is quite a feat for such a large cage. The time is elegantly indicated at the outer edge of the dial via a coloured disc, with the hands almo

Face to Face with Omega: A Tour Revealing the Past, Present and Future of the Company - Part 1 - Monochrome Watches
Baselworld is complete madness. It's difficult to comprehend the sheer size of the fair when you hear it from someone, and it’s a totally different thing to experience it personally. This year the Monochrome team cunningly decided to split forces and covered almost everything with battle hardened Frank accompanied by Brice and Robin. My role was to dig a little deeper. Taking advantage of my free role assigned by the Mono-HQ I decided to cover one of the most important players in the Swiss horological industry, Omega. Sure, it's very nice to cover the new releases and the hottest offerings in Baselworld but it's also extremely satisfactory to be able to lay back and visit key installations that reveal to me the past, present and a glimpse of the near future. So, sit back and enjoy the tour.¦¸ The BrandA Few Words About Its Course Through TimeMany and rightly so, consider Omega one of the most important players in the industry. During the 20th Century many important people from all

Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Pink Gold & Blue Dial
This latest version of the Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph in a pink gold case with a blue dial exudes a warmer and more luxurious vibe than other models in the current line-up. Admittedly, there is another pink gold model in the collection, but it has a more demure silver dial and just two strap options. This stunning Overseas Chronograph comes with?Vacheron Constantin‘s impressively finished bracelet in solid pink gold and two additional straps allowing you to dress it up or down, according to the occasion. Equipped with the in-house integrated chronograph calibre 5200, this 2022 Overseas Chronograph retains all the specifications of former models but cuts a dash in its handsome pink gold and navy suit.Third GenerationVacheron’s Overseas collection has a fascinating history. When it surfaced in 1977 for the brand’s 222 anniversary, it quickly established itself as the third member of the holy trinity of luxury sports watches (AP and PP). You can read all ab