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A. Lange & Sohne 1815 "Cuvette" Limited Edition (For the 10th Anniversary of the first Lange Boutique)
While the brand A. Lange & Sohne was revived in 1994 (with the launch of an entire collection, including the iconic Lange 1), the first brand boutique only opened in September 2007. This means that this Dresden-based store now celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, and in order to pay tribute to 10 years of presence in the superb city of Dresden, A. Lange & Sohne have introduced a limited edition of the emblematic 1815, with a specifically engraved hinged “Cuvette” – dust cover or officer back – to make it really special.Lange opened its first “proprietary” point of sale in September 2007, directly adjacent to the Dresden Frauenkirche, a landmark of the baroque city which was restored between 1994 and 2005. This impressive and handsome monument is thus the star of the show of this watch, as it is engraved on the caseback of the new 1815 limited edition. Indeed, a rare fact at Lange, is that the back (at least in the beginning) did not di
Hands-On: Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF Titanium Black Dial
A descendant of the St. Moritz model of the late 1970s, Chopard's Alpine Eagle collection winged its way into the luxury sports watch scene in 2019. Now a fully fledged collection, the Alpine Eagle welcomes a second iteration of its 8Hz high-frequency movement on board the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF in titanium with a black dial with vibrant orange accents.High-frequency movements are considered to improve the precision and stability of movements. Chopard's experimentation with high-frequency materialised in 2012 with L.U.C 8HF, followed by the 2017 Superfast Power Control Porsche 919. The Alpine Eagle received a high-frequency movement in 2021. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Sporty and fastLike the 2021 edition, Chopard unveils another 41mm chronometer with a modest thickness of 9.75mm and the robust yet lightweight properties associated with titanium. Whil
Longines Avigation BigEye Titanium Blue Dial (Specs & Price)
The?Avigation BigEye is one of those great Heritage Longines watches that pay tribute to the rich aviation past of the brand. Launched in 2017 in steel with a black dial, it was modelled after an elusive 1930s watch with quite a resemblance with some glorious post-WWII pilot’s chronograph too. Also, as indicated by its name, the watch was characterized by its oversized minute counter, a design also known as “Big Eye chronographs.” This year, in addition to the black dial model, Longines adds a new and striking version with a gradient blue dial and even stronger vintage colours. And, most importantly, it now comes in titanium.?BackgroundThe actual vintage Longines BigEye watch from the 1930s that inspired the design of the modern AvigationAs explained in our review of the steel model, the story behind the Avigation BigEye Chronograph is anything but clear. The design is based on a 1930s pilot’s chronograph that a collector presented to the Longines museum, but th
Cousteau and the Timepieces of the Calypso team - Part 1 - Monochrome Watches
From a very young age I remember religiously watching the Jacques Cousteau documentaries that were broadcasted on TV every Saturday afternoon. These documentaries were a window in the outside world and they allowed a young child like me to see the yellow flying saucer submarine, the divers wearing sleek yellow Spirotechnique gear, the old man himself diving and giving instructions to his comrade divers. I still remember trying to see the watches that the divers and scientists wore; these idols of my young age gave me the ‘watch bug’ that I have had ever since! In this article we are going to explore the watches that Cousteau and his team used. The list is not final; of course there are some models that might be missing. However, from my research using pictures from the internet and some dedicated blogs and forums we’ve been able to make a pretty thorough list of the watches of Cousteau and his team. Back then, the mechanical divers watch was a tool, not a jewelry item
Introducing The New Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Monobalancier Hurac¨¢n Sterrato
Roger Dubuis has led the charge in daring and innovative watchmaking, earning its reputation as the master of “hyper-horology”. The brand’s creations boast a bold and avant-garde design philosophy, resulting in futuristic and distinctive timepieces incorporating cutting-edge materials and complex mechanical movements. The Excalibur Spider Monobalancier Hurac¨¢n Sterrato is a brilliant extension of the brand’s Excalibur line, taking inspiration from the off-road Lamborghini Hurac¨¢n Sterrato released last year, only this time dressed in an alluring blue attire.The Excalibur Spider Monobalancier Hurac¨¢n Sterrato is a timepiece to celebrate the Lamborghini Hurac¨¢n Sterrato supercar built to conquer off-road terrain. The car is a marvel like no other, with its 5.2-litre V10 engine delivering a breathtaking 610 CV (449 kW) at 8,000 rpm and rocketing from 0 to 100 km/h in a mere 3.4 seconds. This vehicle is not for the fainthearted; neither is the Roger Dubuis Excalibur
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