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Introducing: The Surprising New 34mm Diameter of the A. Lange & Sohne 1815
The name of A. Lange & Sohne‘s 1815 watch family refers to the year Ferdinand Adolph Lange was born, the founder of precision watchmaking in Glashutte, Germany. Inspired by F.A. Lange's pocket watches, all 1815 models are hand-wound and feature classical details like the peripheral railway-track minutes scale. One of the most traditional, understated yet refined references is the 1815 time-only model. Today, the brand unveils a surprisingly small 34mm edition of the 1815, making it the most compact version of the 1815 in its 30-year history. While the diameter has been reduced, the new movement has a robust power reserve.While the 1815 has popped up in different metals and different coloured dials since its debut in 1995, the case size fluctuated from its original 36mm to 40mm in 2009 and settled down to a mid-sized case of 38.5mm diameter in 2014. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Introducing NASA Velcro Straps for the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch
What would be the perfect accessory for your 2021 Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Master Chronometer? For sure, it would be an OMEGA x NASA Velcro strap, wouldn't it? Originally intended to be purely functional, allowing astronauts to strap their Speedmasters over their bulky spacesuits, it's a fan-favourite to complete “the look”. After the updated version of the Omega Speedmaster Professional Chronograph, Omega now launches new Velcro straps to fit your Speedy.In a celebration of the long-standing legacy between the Swiss watch manufacturer and the American Space Agency (NASA), Omega introduces three new NASA Velcro Straps, ideally suited to go with your Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch. The story of perhaps the most famous watch in history, certainly the most famous Omega watch, needs no explanation.? Ad - Scroll to continue with article Briefly put, in 19
Chopard resurrects Ferdinand Berthoud with the Chronometrie Ferdinand Berthoud FB1 - Review with history, live photos, specs & price - Monochrome-Watches
In the watchmaking industry, there are few iconic names. Contemporary ones like Philippe Dufour or Fran?ois-Paul Journe, but mainly some old but highly famous?names like Abraham-Louis Breguet. Another one might be slightly less known but his working life also?conducted to true innovations and several masterpieces: Ferdinand Berthoud. This long-time forgotten name is about to live again, as Chopard Group (that owns it for a few years now) just decided to resurrect the concept and the production of watches branded “Ferdinand Berthoud”, with an impressive first timepiece, the?Chronometre FB1. Overview.When it comes to the use of old names in modern watchmaking, we tend to be, at first, skeptical. We’ve seen so many interesting names, praised by vintage watches collectors,?dug up?from the past with results that tend to be… debatable. Using a famous name or brand, just for marketing reasons,?with cheap quartz watches is, unfortunately, quite common. However, from tim
Silicon and the Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Skyfall - Monochrome Watches
The title of the article could easily refer to a new material that James Bond is trying to locate before the world will be distroyed by an evil villian using that material. However that isn’t the case. The increased use of silicon in watches is?subject?of attention in this article. Omega’s latest release is the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M Skyfall, that we already told you about in June of this year, features a silicon escapement. By the way, last weekend?this very watch that Daniel Craig wore during the shooting of the movie Skyfall,?has?just been?auctioned by Christies for no less then ¡ê 157,250 GBP! Ad - Scroll to continue with article Of course we already told you that?Omega uses an escapement with?an Si14 balance spring and balance. Omega isn’t the only one that sees the advantages of silicon, however they seem the only one to offer a four-
Introducing: 1952 Observatory Dial Limited Edition for Phillips by Massena LAB and Raul Pages
Not only are the watches crafted in collaboration with William Massena and his Massena LAB well executed and exciting, but they also serve as invaluable educational tools. They ignite a curiosity to delve deeper into horological history, exploring the lives of notable figures, the evolution of brands, distinctive styles, and the captivating mechanics behind them. Among the latest releases stands the 1952 Observatory Dial Limited Edition by Massena LAB, a testament to this ethos. Presented in partnership with auction house Phillips in Association with Bacs & Russo, it is all about craftsmanship and historical reverence.True to expectations, the case of the new watch draws inspiration from vintage designs, citing “highly collectable watches from the 1940s and 50s” as its muse. Crafted from 316L stainless steel, it has a modest diameter of 38.5mm and a height of 10mm. It embodies a refined retro aesthetic with its distinctive stepped bezel and a harmonious blend of brushed
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