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Weekly Watch Photo - Lange und Sohne Zeitwerk Striking Time - Monochrome Watches
The Weekly Watch Photo of this weeks shows an extraoridnary beautiful striking watch, the Lange und Sohne Zeitwerk Striking Time. Photographed by Peter Chong.Many watch aficionados where shocked, amazed, exilirated when the Lange und Sohne Zeitwerk was announced in May of 2009. The new Zeitwerk Striking Time has the same (for Lange und Sohne) unorthodox looks and features maybe the most beautiful way to incorporate a striking mechanism. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Zeitwerk Striking Time is a so-called striking watch, which chimes every hour and quarter, unless turned off. The button at the 4 position enables the owner to select between strike or silent mode. When the strike mode is selected, the hammers and gongs will produce low notes on every hour and a high pitch notes on every quarter.Again my sincere thanks go out to Peter Chong for the excelle
Introducing the AP Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 26730
If you were to ask anyone to describe a typical Audemars Piguet Royal Oak, you would most likely hear elements like the octagonal case/bezel, integrated bracelet, and a blue Tapisserie dial. And they’d be right, of course, but the APRO can be much more than that. Signified as the granddaddy of the luxury sports watch, penned by industry legend Gerald Genta, the Royal Oak is one of the most popular watches ever made. Over time, many iterations have come and gone, but every now and then Audemars Piguet manages to change it up to such an extent it feels fresh and exciting all over again. Such is the case with two new and quietly launched versions of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon 26730, in white or rose gold with dimple dials.We’ve seen it numerous times over the past year; watch brands not communicating on new releases, silently updating the collection on the website, and calling it a day. It happened with the Omega CK 859 for instance, but also w
Interview Rexhep Rexhepi Akrivia on RRCCII, Future, Waiting Lists & more
The fact that the very first example of the Rexhep Rexhepi Chronometre Contemporain II (or RRCCII) hammered for CHF 800,000 at the latest edition of Only Watch speaks volumes about the recognition of independent watchmaker Rexhep Rexhepi, founder of the brand Akrivia. During Dubai Watch Week, we chatted with Rexhepi to find out how a young boy born in Kosovo became a watchmaker in Geneva and his next steps.Xavier Markl, MONOCHROME - How did a boy from Kosovo become one of the most successful independent watchmakers?Rexhep Rexhepi, independent watchmaker, founder of Akrivia –?I grew up with my grandmother in Kosovo. Like many Kosovars, my father worked in Switzerland and sent money home. One of my earliest memories was of a watch he was wearing when he came home to visit us from time to time in Kosovo. By the age of 11, we moved to Switzerland. When you arrive at Geneva airport, the first thing you see is watch advertising everywhere. Everything was new to me, and the first thing
Hands-On - The 2017 Oris Regulateur 'Der Meistertaucher' (Specs & Price)
Think about it for a?second… What is the most important feature of a dive watch? Its water resistance? Its second hand? Its bezel? Of course, it is a combination of all these elements however, and I am sure pro-divers will agree, THE ultimate?feature of a dive watch is the minute hand. For safety reasons, the minute hand is key to calculating the remaining dive time and decompression stages. Oris has been well aware of this?already for some years and so this year presents?a new version of the?Regulateur ‘Der Meistertaucher’, a watch that has been intensively?thought through, built for pro-divers and offers?a very?appealing original display.When it comes to?professional-oriented dive watches, Oris’ reputation has been firmly established. Think about the Aquis Depth Gauge, the Prodiver 1000 or simply the Aquis Date. All of them are sturdy, well conceived, purpose-built watches with recognition as legitimate instruments by those who, in the end, have authority: div
Getting Ready To Race With The TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue Calibre 11
The TAG Heuer Monaco invites you to step into a world where time is not just measured but celebrated. A place where history meets modernity, and every detail tells a story of precision and passion. Add a decades-long connection to motorsport and pop culture, and you have a highly desirable iconic watch?instantly recognized thanks to its striking square case. Let’s dive into a hands-on experience of the new TAG Heuer Monaco Chronograph Racing Blue.While it’s undeniable that some part of the Monaco chronograph’s allure can be attributed to Steve McQueen and his appearance in the Le Mans motion picture, where he effortlessly sported this watch on his wrist, let’s not overlook the fact that the 1969 Heuer timepiece itself is as original and audacious as the Hollywood legend it’s often associated with. Over the years, it has evolved, constantly pushing the boundaries of contemporary style and trendsetting, exemplified by editions like the pioneering Monaco V4 f
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