A. Lange & Sohne at Concours of Elegance, An Interview with CEO Wilhelm Schmid And Tons of Car/Watch Photos - Monochrome Watches
Had you been walking past Hampton Court this weekend, no doubt you would you have heard the roar from the dozens of fine vintage specimens manoeuvring around the palace for the Concours of Elegance. This year was the first time A. Lange & Sohne had supported the event – though, you would be forgiven for confusing this Concourse of Elegance classic car event with the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este at?Lake Como. Both events are supported by Lange, but this show held at Hampton Court Palace is, in fact, no relation to the one on Lake Como. Still, we were there, we enjoyed the scenery (cars and watches are always a winning combo - especially Lange x Classic Cars) and we talked with CEO Wilhelm Schmid.The home of the 2018 Concours of Elegance, Hampton Court.Running from the 31 August to 2 September, the Concours of Elegance began at Windsor Castle in 2012, before moving to St James' Palace in 2013. The show then moved on to Hampton Court Palace in 2014 at the Palace

Industry Gerald Genta is Back With La Fabrique Du Temps Louis Vuitton
One of the most illustrious names of modern watchmaking, a genius of design who’s been behind the creation of icons such as the Royal Oak, the Nautilus and many more, Gerald Genta is renowned as an important brand in the watchmaking industry. Together with Daniel Roth, Genta is regarded as one of the pioneers of independent watchmaking following the resurrection of mechanical watchmaking back in the 1980s. Slightly dormant for a couple of decades, Gerald Genta is now back as a stand-alone brand. And while we teased this important piece of news a couple of days ago, it is now official.?About a month ago, the LVMH Group, under the umbrella of Louis Vuitton’s haute horlogerie division La Fabrique du Temps (LFT), announced the return of Daniel Roth, which had been in the hands of its brand Bulgari. There was another brand owned by the Italian watchmaker/jeweller, which is probably one of the most respected and coveted names in the industry, Gerald Genta. And yes, in the same ve

Hublot Black Ceramic Classic Fusion Extra Thin - Monochrome Watches
Last year, we saw something out of the ordinary from Hublot. An?extra-thin Classic Fusion?with a skeletonized dial that even stalwarts of the brand didn’t see coming. This year they up the ante even more with one simple addition, something that was missing from last year’s model, a black ceramic case. A nice looking addition to the titanium and rose gold versions that were introduced last year. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Hublot has been gaining ranks in the horological world since its inception simply due to its massive wrist presence of their slightly oversize watches. Needless to say, the trend for oversize watches may be short lived, but slimming it down is a step on the right direction for the pursuit of classicality while retaining the dynamic and modern codes that is Hublot.Last year’s model was a great step towards thinner in-h

Oris Big Crown Pointer Date 80th Anniversary Edition 40mm Bronze (Specs & Price)
Oris launched a significant pilot's watch back in 1938 and it has become one of the brand's iconic pieces. The original Big Crown Pointer Date had an oversized crown to allow easy adjustments for airmen with gloves. It also had the original date complication (patented in 1915 by A. Hammerly) that used a central pointer hand instead of the familiar date window (also patented by A. Hammerly). The watch was an affordable, reliable tool for pilots and has remained in production for 80 years. During the Quartz Crisis of the 1980s, the Big Crown Pointer Date helped Oris weather the storm and remain relevant, and is arguably the most important line in its portfolio. The company is celebrating this remarkable achievement with a special 40mm bronze edition with a green dial. This follows the bronze 36mm Big Crown Pointer Date that launched back in March of 2018.The Original 1938 Oris Pointer Date.The pointer date complication has become a popular feature for Oris and uses a central hand that ro

Seiko Presage Shippo Enamel Limited Edition SPB073 & SPB075 - Review Baselworld 2018 (Specs & Price)
A well-kept Japanese secret, Seiko's Presage collection was not shared with the rest of the world until 2016. With its winning formula of traditional Japanese craftsmanship, resilient mechanical technology and an unbeatable price, the Presage collection is almost too good to be true. The new Presage Shippo Enamel models, with their eye-catching blue dials, seduce at first sight and are proof positive that you don't have to shell out a fortune for a beautifully handcrafted Grand Feu enamel dial. Two mechanical references, one with a date function and the second with a calendar and power reserve indicator, stand out from the crowd of ubiquitous blue dials flooding the market with their exquisite handcrafted Shippo enamel dials.Masters of Shippo EnamelJust before we take a closer look at the watches, a brief word about Shippo enamelling is in order. Geneva's predominant role in the art of enamelling is well established, and many watch buyers are happy to pay a premium for a Grand Feu enam