Comparing the old and the new A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 (live pics, specs & price) - Monochrome-Watches
How hard must it be to renew an icon, to improve on what people think to be one of the best ever created watches, one of the most recognizable timepieces of the entire industry? The A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 is one of those icons that you don’t want to change because every single detail is just superb and so deliberate that changing would possibly ruin the entire?equilibrium of its?design. However, for 2015, there is a new Lange 1 and as it is available from now in stores, let’s have a deeper look at what the Saxonian manufacture changed, improved (or possibly deteriorated).The 2015 A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1We want first to reassure the aficionados and collectors, the changes are very, very subtle – at least for the visual side. Since its launch in 1994 for the rebirth of the brand – on the?24 October 1994 to be precise – the Lange 1 is a sort of alien (relatively speaking) in the very classical field of German watchmaking. While?the vast majority of

The Seiko SKX007 and its family of Seiko Beater Divers - Monochrome-Watches
In this article we will not examine a rare chronograph, a long-forgotten military watch, an historic aviation piece, nor any vintage timepiece that will make a record sale at Bonhams. We will not argue about exquisite calibers, or exotic methods of construction. We will not analyze avant-garde design. We will focus on a type of watch that every person who loves watches absolutely must have. The Beater watch, a Seiko SKX007.This category encompasses all the watches we wear most frequently, our go-to watches, watches that we use for our day-to-day activities. These watches usually are used on the beach, when we do sports, and any time we do not want to risk our most beloved (and usually expensive) watches. Beaters take most of our wrist time quietly, and we can depend upon them. The definition of what constitutes a beater timepiece is of course shaped by one's lifestyle and budget. Granted, some people use in their everyday activities a Lange & Sohne Datograph, or a Patek Philippe, o

In-Depth: The History of the 2892, ETA's Enduring Elite Movement
Introduced in the 1970s during the rise of quartz movements, which were poised to dominate the industry, threatening to eclipse and eradicate mechanical mechanisms almost entirely, the ETA 2892 has become one of the most renowned and widely used self-winding calibres produced by the Swatch Group’s giant movement maker. Like the ETA 2824, the 2892 has maintained its relevance and popularity, becoming a mainstay in the watch industry. Known for its robustness and versatility, the high-end extra-flat automatic ETA 2892, or, to be precise, its updated version, 2892A2, powers timepieces from numerous brands; it is often used as a base and also paired with modules to add complications such as world time, power reserve indicators and chronographs. Let’s explore how this “point of reference in the field of automatic mechanical movements” has achieved remarkable success and enduring acclaim.The creator, the process and the inspirationThe ETA 2892 calibre is the brainchil

5 Sophisticated Dress Watches with Blue Dials Launched Recently - Monochrome Watches
A dress watch is the epitome of elegance and every well-dressed man should consider having one in his wardrobe. James Bond might get away with wearing a dinner jacket and a Seamaster 300M, but most men don't have to abandon the casino table and engage in life and death battles. Simplicity, understatement and elegance are operative words in this genre. Unlike those loud watches bristling with complications, a dress watch simply (and quietly) tells the time. Designed to be worn with a suit or even more formal attire, the understated spirit and timeless elegance of a dress watch mean it is the kind of watch that should last you a lifetime – and more. Blue, in all its tonalities, is the colour of the moment, but as you will see, the five models we have chosen embrace a wide range of styles. ?Breguet Classique 5177 Grand Feu Blue EnamelWhen it comes to classic styling, Breguet is the name that springs to mind. Abandoning the brand's hallmark silver guilloche dials, Breguet ventures in

Introducing The Panerai Submersible S Brabus Verde Militare PAM01283
Cooperation between Panerai and German after-market specialist atelier Brabus, famous for its bold and high-tech approach to re-design and tuning powerful machines, seems a natural fit. Brabus editions of cars and boats are not meant for the faint-hearted. And the Panerai Submersible collection with combat-ready-looking watches offered in case sizes measuring 42mm, 44mm and 47mm is not created for a milquetoast. And at 47mm, the new Panerai Submersible S Brabus Verde Militare PAM01283 is certainly part of this breed.?This new addition to the Submersible S series launched in collaboration with the Brabus Marine is already the fourth in line. The exceptional Experience, Black Ops and Blue Shadow models were released in the previous two years. The Panerai Submersible S Brabus Verde Militare is similar to the 2021 Black Ops edition, with a skeletonised movement and well-designed open dial. It is sporting new colour accents to match the paint scheme of the boat that inspired this creation -