Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 41mm Frosted Gold 26240
Far from a radical transformation to mark its 50th anniversary, the design evolutions practised on the Royal Oak Selfwinding time-and-date and Selfwinding Chronograph models are subtle, perpetuating the spirit of Gerald Genta's epic 1972 Royal Oak. Its commanding octagonal bezel with eight exposed hexagonal screws, its tonneau-shaped case, integrated bracelet, and tapisserie guilloche dial are so sacrosanct and embedded in the identity of the Royal Oak that nobody in their right mind would think of substituting them. Two 41mm Selfwinding Chronographs join the 50th-anniversary party with attractive frosted gold cases and Audemars Piguet's latest-generation integrated flyback chronograph movement, calibre 4401. From May to July 2022, the Frosted Gold Royal Oak Chronograph 41mm?will be sold exclusively in Japan; in August 2022, they will be available worldwide.Hammered gold casesThe cases of these 41mm Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronographs are crafted in 18k white or yellow gold with a spect

Anoma, a New Microbrand, Unveils its Sculptural A1 Watch - Monochrome Watches
There's no stopping the rise of small, independent brands hoping to secure a footing in the tricky world of watchmaking. While many fledgeling brands will pop up briefly and then fade into oblivion, we try to select brands with potential staying power. The latest to brave the scene is Anoma and its sculptural A1 watch that underscores the brand’s strong focus on design. Belonging to the category of shaped watches, the A1's intriguing, rounded triangular profile is a flashback to mid-20th-century design.Matteo Violet Vianello’s passion for watches has been channelled into his new microbrand. Although he is not a watchmaker or designer by trade, he has experience at respected indie watch retailer A Collected Man. The name Anoma, which is short for anomaly, is inspired by the unconventional shape of the brand's first watch. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Laco Flieger PRO, The Classic Pilot's Watch Fully Customizable
When you think about the classic pilot’s watch, the so-called Flieger, there are a few names that might come to mind – in fact, 5 names to be precise. And of course, Laco is one to be mentioned. Inspired by the 1940s models worn by German pilots, the brand has been manufacturing these historically-inspired watches for several years now, with a pretty solid range of models. But what comes today goes multiple steps further, as Laco will offer the possibility to create THE perfect pilot’s watch, the one that will reflect your personality and preferences… and that will be possible thanks to the new Laco Flieger PRO range – comprising the Stuttgart PRO and Karlsruhe PRO models – and its online configurator, with thousands of possible design options.Laco and the Flieger watchLaco was founded in 1925 by Frieda Lacher and Ludwig Hummel in Pforzheim (Black Forest, Germany) under the name Lacher & Co. But contrary to many brands that were relying on Swiss

Longines Legend Diver Gradient Dials 2022 Collection - Hands-On, Price
Born in 2007 and reviving the look of one of the brand’s most sought-after vintage dive watches, the Longines?Legend Diver has since its introduction become a sort of pillar in the winged hourglass’ collection. A typical modern icon that still looks as good and fresh as 15 years ago. Classically seen in black, the brand has created recently some cool colourful editions, mostly equipped with gradient dials – think brown and blue, or green on the bronze version. For 2022, the collection will once again expand with some very cool new colours, available either on the classic 42mm or the more compact 36mm version. Sand beige, ash grey, royal blue and burgundy, you now have even more choices for your Longines Legend Diver.BackgroundThe LLD, as often named, is a watch that has gained quite a community of fans. And for obvious reasons, as it is one of the best models to be found in Longines’ heritage collection. It is?modelled after an important vintage watch that Longi

Tudor Royal Collection Watches (Specs & Price)
Tudor may be well known for its range of robust diver's watches – the Black Bay, Pelagos and vintage Submariner models, to name just a few examples – but 's sister brand is recalling the style of its Prince Date-Day models with the launch of the new Tudor Royal collection. Available in four size variants, several dial colours to choose from, and a steel or bi-colour case material, the Royal name has been used by Tudor once before, but now takes on a sportier, bolder personality for 2020.Tudor's Born to Dare MissionGesturing towards some design elements shared by its sibling brand, the Tudor Royal Collection has a crenellated bezel similar to the fluted bezel of the famous Oyster case, as well as an integrated five-link bracelet. Sitting somewhere between a classic and sporty watch, Tudor has made the Royal watch available globally having been exclusive to parts of the Asian market earlier this year.?Unapologetically, Tudor borrows from in the same way that it has done