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The new A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Up Down - Monochrome Watches
The number 1815 is a significant date in the history of A. Lange & Sohne. It is the year Ferdinand A. Lange was born in Dresden. The founder of the company began his apprenticeship with renowned watchmaker Johann Christian Friedrich Gutkaes.The brand today creates some of the finest?timepieces in existence. I make the?statement with some authority having?witnessed the craftsmanship first hand at?their Manufacture in Glashutte, near Dresden. Moreover, I am the proud owner of an A. Lange & Sohne 1815 in yellow gold with a tastefully restrained 40mm case.?Indeed, Mrs Davies also loves the German marque owning an earlier version of the 1815, presented in pink gold with a 36mm case. There would never be any question of us parting company with our beloved Lange timepieces.?I am happily married and always return home to the loving arms of my long-suffering wife. However, I am an alpha male and cannot deny I have noted the odd feminine ankle pass me by.Some men, as they approach middle
Interview - Jean-Christophe Babin, CEO of Bvlgari, on Collections, Manufacturing, Distribution and Watch Fairs
Gauging the performance metrics of the company, Jean-Christophe Babin's role as CEO of Bvlgari since 2013 has been an impressive success. Bvlgari's watch collection is enjoying a rinascimento?of sorts, in particular with the spectacular Finissimo' saga. During the Cinemagia event, the brand's Haute Joaillerie and Haute Horlogerie presentation in Capri, we were able to sit down with Jean-Christophe Babin to better understand the changes at Bvlgari and the perspectives for the brand.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME – With its rich DNA Bvlgari creates fascinating watches. What makes them stand apart?Jean-Christophe Babin: Our watches are truly Italian. They convey the spirit of Leonardo da Vinci. Octo, Lucea or Serpenti are all very architectural, constructed, inspired by Italian art and architecture. On the other hand, our watches are also extraordinary from a technical perspective – just think of a grande sonnerie or of the Octo Finissimo saga. We are really different from the class
The 2020 Pasha de Cartier Collection (Specs & Price)
Cartier, the renowned Parisian jeweller and watchmaker, is mostly known for its “montres de formes” and has consolidated an unrivalled legacy in the creation of fascinating shaped watches. With its elegant shapes and eccentric cases, Cartier rarely approaches watch design like the rest of the industry and even a simple round watch is never ‘simple’ in terms of design. For 2020, the brand demonstrates this once again, by revamping one of its icons, the watch with the chained crown. Here’s the new Pasha de Cartier Collection.a 1980s cult watchThe story of the Pasha de Cartier goes as far back as 1932 when Louis Cartier created one of the first waterproof watches – thanks to a very unusual crown protection device. It is said that the watch was commissioned by the Pasha of Marrakesh, hence the name of the collection. He requested a watch that would be elegant but capable of accompanying him on his regular swims and daily bathing. The iconic features of t
Portrait: Michel Parmigiani, An Absolute Master of Horological Art
Just mention his name, and you will have the undivided attention of collectors and enlightened watch enthusiasts worldwide. Michel Parmigiani is considered a legend in watchmaking culture, and rightfully so. A personality marked by discretion, he has devoted his life to watchmaking and is renowned universally for his unparalleled expertise in the restoration of antique clocks. He is also the mastermind of some of the most unique table clocks and movements that have entered the annals of watchmaking history.?Michel Parmigiani is naturally curious, taking in the world around him to nourish his creations. Nature, architecture, history and even mathematical formulas can stimulate his inspiration. In his words: “In restoration, you cannot unleash your dreams; this is why I nurtured a wide range of interests over the years.” Today, we look back at a life dedicated to measuring time. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Interview - Independent Watchmaker Aaron Becsei Of Bexei Watches
There’s watchmaking…. and there’s Watchmaking. To me it becomes Watchmaking with a capital when we’re talking about watchmakers who have the knowledge, the ability and the patience, to create a timepiece entirely by hand. I’m not talking about redesigning a few plates or bridges of an existing movement. Although we all love Dufour’s Simplicity (based on a JLC calibre) or Voutlainen’s Observatoire (based on a Peseux calibre), to me these watches are drop-dead gorgeous, uber-desirable, but maybe not so much watchmaking with a capital W. When talking about Watchmaking with a capital W, think along the lines of George Daniels or Roger Smith. Hand-made is key, and a movement entirely developed by the watchmaker, without ‘borrowing’ the escapement, the keyless works. Today, we’re talking with non-other than a proper independent Watchmaker. We’re talking with Aaron Becsei, the namesake of Bexei Watches. Oh… And a small PS
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