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Hands-On 2021 A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Tourbillon Handwerkskunst
In 1997, A. Lange & Sohne introduced the Cabaret. A very unlikely name given the brand's august Saxon spirit, the Cabaret was also Lange's first rectangular watch since its rebirth in 1994. Not to be mistaken with the Arkade, which formed part of the quartet of watches that marked the brand’s revival, the Cabaret had a distinctive Art Deco spirit. The most spectacular and complicated version of the Cabaret was the Tourbillon edition that went out of production in 2013. Today, collectors can celebrate with the return of this limited 30-piece edition of the Cabaret Tourbillon in a gleaming 950 platinum case. As Lange's seventh model in its hyper-exclusive Handwerkskunst collection, the finishings are of the highest order. However, before looking at the rich details and unique rectangular movement with stop-seconds for the tourbillon, a few words explaining its genesis might help.Life is a CabaretAlthough it is hard to conceive a rectangular watch in Lange's line-up of round wat
The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 34mm
Audemars Piguet introduced the Royal Oak Selfwinding 34mm in 2020 as the smallest-sized option with mechanical movement. Since its debut, AP has expanded the range with several variations, ranging from simple stainless steel to diamond-covered pink gold versions. For 2024, Audemars Piguet added two new models to the Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 34mm series¡ªone in yellow gold and one in white gold¡ªboth adorned with special crystal sand-finished dials in yellow gold or rhodium-plated. And we have something to say about them!The monochromatic Royal Oak Frosted Gold Selfwinding 34mm watches rely on texture and light rather than colour, with their hammered finish on the case and bracelet complemented by the crystal-like surface of the dial. Observing these smaller Royal Oaks, one can’t help but wonder what similar time and date models in 39mm and 41mm would look like if Audemars Piguet offered them in these sizes. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Industry Geneva Watch Days 2022 dates announced
For the third year in a row, the Geneva Watch Days will be combining physical meetings in the heart of Geneva with a multi-platform digital presence. In the context of the global pandemic that hit the world, their decentralized, “phygital” format proved to be perfectly adapted to the times. The 2022 edition of the Geneva Watch Days is shaping up to be more open, engaging and inclusive than ever. The team behind the Geneva Watch Days has just announced the dates for the 2022 edition, set to be hosted from August 29th to September 1st.Following the success of the previous two editions, the founding brands of Bulgari, Breitling, De Bethune, Gerald Genta, H. Moser & Cie, MB&F, Ulysse Nardin and Urwerk once again join hands to bring multiple watch brands, journalists, retailers, collectors and enthusiasts together. This edition will see daytime exhibitions, talks, presentations and more, all open to the public.Geneva Watch Days 2022 will host more than 20 different brand
Introducing The New Hamilton Jazzmaster Face-2-Face III
Introduced in 2013, the Jazzmaster Face-2-Face brings Hamilton’s innovative watchmaking expertise and flair for unconventional design to the fore. Today,?Hamilton introduces the third chapter in its fascinating Face-2-Face saga with a swivelling case and two dials with chronograph functions on one and measurement scales and an openworked movement on the other. ?In a departure from the large oval-shaped cases of the preceding models, the new?Hamilton Jazzmaster Face-2-Face III?comes in a more compact 44mm round case at an even more accessible price. An out-of-the-ordinary watch, the double-faced Jazzmaster is a limited edition of 999 watches.Quirky designsHamilton, the American watch brand that became a Swiss subsidiary of Swatch Group in 2003, revolutionised the watch scene by producing the world’s first electrical battery-operated watch in 1957, the Ventura. That might have been enough to secure its place in the annals of watch history, but it also stood out with its odd s
The Collector's Series: Bringing The Light On The Unusual Patek Philippe Neptune
When you think about sporty Patek Philippe watches in stainless steel with aquatic references, names such as Nautilus and Aquanaut will be at the centre of the conversation. Both iconic models, both highly coveted, both around for several decades. But there's another watch that completes the trilogy. A watch that is much rarer and far less conventional. Still, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and Gaurav Rekhi (@HighendTime on Instagram), a long-time Patek Philippe admirer, perfectly summarises this. Although he loves his Nautilus and his Aquanaut, it's his Patek Philippe Neptune 5085 he highlights for our Collector's Series.Frank Geelen, MONOCHROME – How did you personally get introduced to the brand??Gaurav Rekhi –?You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generation is what the ad said, and I, being a young banker on Wall Street in the summer of 1998, was completely hooked.? Like many other lovers of horology, this was my first in
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