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SIHH 2014: Recap of all the A. Lange & Sohne novelties (with LOTS of photos) - Monochrome Watches
Apart from the Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar Terraluna we've presented you last Monday (see here) and the Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase that you have discovered through Frank's hands-on (see here), A. Lange & Sohne revealed more new timepieces at the 2014 edition of the SIHH. Monochrome-Watches looks back on the new models of the Saxonian brand, and adds a LOAD of hands-on photos.1815 Tourbillon / 1815 (2014)The 1815 case is nothing new in the A. Lange & Sohne range, nor are the tourbillons. Is the 1815 Tourbillon boring? Not at all. It's a classic interpretation of the very legible and elegant 1815 design, which always features a lot of horological sweetness. The new 1815 Tourbillon features a large tourbillon, visible through an equally large aperture in the dial, and there’s more. New is a stop-seconds mechanism (also sometimes referred to as hack system) with a Zero-Reset function. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Win an IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph and visit the Volvo Ocean Race with IWC! - Monochrome Watches
IWC has a partnership with the Volvo Ocean Race and just launched a ‘Money Can’t Buy Experience’. What does this mean? You can win an IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph and a VIP trip to the Volvo Ocean Race! IWC released the PortugueseYacht Club Chronograph during the SIHH 2010. This somewhat strange bird in the Portuguese collection is a sporty 45.5 mm large chronograph that is water resistant up to 60 meters. It looks like a mix between the classical design of the Portuguese collection and the new Aquatimer collection. Ad - Scroll to continue with article In the 1960’s and 1970’s the Yacht Club and Yacht Club II where part of the IWC collection and where considered the more sporty watches. Similar to the new Yacht Club Chronograph, which is the sporty model of the Portuguese collection.Inside ticks?IWC's manufacture caliber 89
Six Watches Inspired By Our Neighbouring Satellite, The Moon
The Moon, our beloved neighbouring satellite, has a huge influence on life on Earth; it slows down the rotational speed of our planet, affects the tides of our oceans and forms the foundation of our convention of time. As the Moon is an ever-present celestial body, completing one cycle around our planet in approximately 29.5 days, it’s not surprising that it turns up in many watches, whether in the shape of a moon phase indication or a more aesthetical form. The fact of the matter is that the six watches in this week’s Buying Guide all gaze up at the Moon and beyond for inspiration.?Louis Moinet cosmopolisLouis Moinet is no stranger to lunar or cosmic inspiration and often plays with the topic in its watches, most recently this Cosmopolis. Set in a rose gold Tempograph case with a domed sapphire crystal, the Cosmopolis has 12 different types of meteorites on its dial, including a piece of Moon rock. Ten meteorite specimens are spread around the dial, with an eleventh one in
Tudor Black Bay Bronze Grey Dial Ref. 79250BA (Specs & Price)
In the face of the relatively ‘conservative’ panorama that reigned over Baselworld 2019, journalists and aficionados eagerly awaited for the embargo to be lifted on the heavyweight contenders of the fair – and Tudor. Although Tudor was confident that the star of the show would be its commercial (and polarising) rendition of a historic prototype, the Black Bay P01, the reality was that most eyes were drawn to the Black Bay Bronze model. Consolidating three ongoing trends in watchmaking - the mood for retro, bronze cases and gradient dials – Tudor hits another home run with its 2019 Black Bay Bronze 79250BA, dressed in Grey.Now in its third bronze dive suit, the 43mm Black Bay Bronze features a slate-grey gradient dial and is fitted with manufacture calibre MT560, complete with COSC chronometry certification. Having spent some hands-on time with the latest incarnation of the Black Bay, we are convinced that this is the best iteration of the BBB to date. Rugged a
Smartwatch or smart watch: Frederique Constant & Alpina stumble onto the stage of smart-tech - Monochrome Watches
Ever since the dawn of the smartphones and ¨Ctablets, the discussion of smartwatches' has been looming in the dark. Over the past 12 months though, we have seen the concept solidify in the form of several smart-only watches (i.e. a watch that is fully smart and non-mechanical) and a few attempts of blending technology with tradition. For the hardcore enthusiast this is something of a concern, which seems valid when digging into the latest offering: Frederique Constant & Alpina Swiss Horological Smartwatches.We've seen the Kairos, that I am personally following closely as development moves closer to production, and we've seen the Montblanc E-Strap on the Timewalker Urban Speed. The latter of the two is perhaps the most interesting, and most unlikely to disturb the feel of a mechanical watch. You can still enjoy your TimeWalker, or any model you decide to strap it on to, while being notified in the case of an emergency or important event. True, the impact and usability of both can be
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