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Pre SIHH 2012 - The new Lange und Sohne Datograph Auf/Ab - Monochrome Watches
Lange und Sohne call it the new benchmark in chronograph design and we think they are absolutely right. The new Datograph Auf/Ab sets the bar at a new level and the improvements go beyond adding a power reserve indicator.?According to many collectors the normal Datograph was already one of the most desirable chronographs ever made, only surpassed by it’s bigger brother the Lange und Sohne Double Split. Will the new Datograph Auf/Ab bring a change in that hierarchy? Ad - Scroll to continue with article Let’s look at what’s been changed/improved.First of all the case size has increased from 39 mm to ?41 mm. Something that might seem like ‘almost nothing’ is a big change for Lange und Sohne because they usually keep diameters at a moderate, almost old fashioned, size of less than 40 mm. While we at Monochrome prefer such ideas about th
Embracing Death with the Chopard L.U.C Full Strike 'D¨ªa de los Muertos'
The D¨ªa de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a day of celebrating the lives of our deceased loved ones, instead of mourning over their passing. It is a day of remembering the good times and cherishing valuable memories. While primarily celebrated in Latin American cultures, it is embraced by an increasing number of people outside of that. Dedicated to this rather special day, Chopard has created a one of a kind Haute Horlogerie piece. This is the Chopard L.U.C Full Strike D¨ªa de los Muertos.The D¨ªa de Los Muertos is a rather joyous occasion, dedicated to life instead of death in contrast to what the name might imply. Celebrations often include the use of bright coloured depictions of skulls, called Calaveras, and lots of music. In that sense, creating a minute repeater in honour of this day seems like a logical choice, even if it is a one-off only. It’s also not the first time Chopard has embraced the Day of the Dead as inspiration for a unique piece. Ad - Scroll to
Hands-On - The Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Platinum (Price)
Omega's Speedmaster Moonwatch has exerted its gravitational pull on earthlings for over half a century converting Omega's robust chronograph into a living icon. For countless fans of the Speedmaster, Omega's announcement in 2019 that it would be resuscitating its legendary Calibre 321 was as exciting as the Moon landing. The first watch graced with the revered hand-wound column-wheel chronograph was the high-end Speedmaster Moonwatch 321 Platinum followed a year later by a steel model, the Moonwatch Calibre 321?(which we named “The Ultimate Speedmaster”). Let's take a closer look at this heavyweight deluxe version with its onyx dial and lunar meteorite counters.What came first, the chicken or the egg?Before the Speedmaster even existed, its heart was already beating at Lemania's manufacture in Villeret. Renowned for its outstanding watch movements, in particular chronographs, stopwatches and repeaters, Lemania once provided chronograph calibres for the big names in watchmak
Omega Speedmaster History Part 2 - the 1970s editions - Monochrome-Watches
In a previously featured article, we presented you with the premises of the Omega Speedmaster and how it became the ‘Moonwatch’. In addition to bringing us these very famous editions of the classical Speedy, the 1970s were also highly?productive in terms of research and development, with several technical improvements and distinctive?designs added to the collection throughout that decade. You may find these 1970s Omega Speedmasters ‘funky’ and ‘bulky’ (and, indeed, they are bulky) but this is the reason why!The Alaska ProjectThe Omega Speedmaster and NASA have a longstanding and deeply-rooted link. As we explained in the first part of this retrospective, the Speedmaster became the Moonwatch' because of a selection process and not from a joint development between the space agency and the Bienne-based brand. However, these two teamed up a few years afterward to improve the Speedy in a program called the Alaska Project'. And just to clarify, it had noth
Oris Big Crown ProPilot Alarm Limited Edition - Baselworld 2018 (Specs & Price)
An alarm is often loud, obtrusive and annoying, simply to remind you to do something at a specific point in the day. Whether it is waking you up, brushing your teeth, leaving home in time for the bus, or simply checking if you've won that superb vintage watch during an online auction. There are watches, however, that exchange this loud, obtrusive annoying interruption into a mechanical wonder, just like this Oris Big Crown ProPilot Alarm Limited Edition, set to be introduced during Baselworld 2018.Oris is best known for their tool-ish, sturdy watches. This is no news. They manage to pair this with interesting concepts like a depth gauge in the sapphire crystal, a mechanical altimeter or a bezel-operated traveller's watch. The new Oris Big Crown ProPilot Alarm Limited Edition is no exception. It features a mechanical 12-hour alarm function indicated by a yellow-tipped central hand, pointing at an inner ring to see at what time the alarm will go off. The alarm can be set in 10-minute inc
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