Introducing: A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar Platinum & Black Dial
During its initial release of the Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar in 2021, A. Lange & Sohne presented two versions: a pink-gold model with a dark grey dial and a quickly sold-out limited edition of 150 pieces in white gold with a solid pink-gold (often referred to as salmon) dial. This year, the renowned Saxon watchmaker is unveiling a Lange 1 Perpetual Calendar model featuring a black dial, and housed in a luxurious platinum case. Let's take a look.In comparison to its earlier counterparts, the alterations are purely aesthetic. The familiar Lange 1 case maintains its dimensions, measuring 41.9mm in diameter and 12.1mm in height, which may seem substantial and weighty but is consistent with most intricate Lange timepieces. The black dial of this platinum edition watch is crafted from solid silver, with the moon phase indicator and its solid-gold celestial disc with graduated blue hues commanding attention as the brightest element against a predominantly black backdrop adorned with white

Weekly Watch photo - IWC Ingenieur ref. 3227 - Monochrome Watches
This week we have an excellent treat for you. Stunning photos of?one of the most beautiful models ever produced by IWC, the IWC Ingenieur reference 3227.?In 2005 IWC introduced a new Ingenieur collection and this comprised of the Ingenieur Automatic (ref. 3227), a mid-size model (ref. 4515) and, for the first time in the Ingenieur collection, a?mechanical?chronograph (ref. 3725). There where also two version in titanium?called AMG Edition. The photo is from Dimer, who also sent us a previous Weekly Watch Photo of the Ingenieur Laureus. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Dimer is eCommerce Manager at Ace Online Jewelers and also a crack with his camera. He put his Ingenieur in a box full of water, put that into the freezer and the next day he slowly defrosted the watch and made photos. A cool and daring experiment… Luckily it all worked out fine and the I

Petrolhead Corner: The Upcoming APX GP F1 Movie
If you’ve been paying attention to Formula 1, you might have witnessed something odd over the past 12 months or so. While officially there are 10 teams putting two cars each on the grid, an eleventh team has been spotted! And no, it’s not Mario Andretti and his Cadillac-backed Formula 1 plans making an early appearance, nor is it Audi who’s taking over the Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber, but it’s something different altogether. It’s Hollywood baby! But just who, how, what and where? I’m going to try and piece together the most important elements, but straight up; it involves a certain Mr Pitt and Mr Hamilton, the director from TOP GUN; Maverick, the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team, and of course; IWC Schaffhausen!It was almost exactly a year ago, during the 2023 British Grand Prix, that we witnessed something never seen before in Formula 1. Apart from all the on- and off-track shenanigans of the 10 teams and 20 drivers battling it out for the Constru

The Auction Hammer: OMEGA Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M "Golf" Signed by Rory McIlroy - Monochrome Watches
While we’ve been showing you many of the unique piece for Only Watch 2013, Omega and golf player Rory McIlroy give you the chance to bid (and win) a unique version of the Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M “Golf”. This auction is much different from what you’re probably used to, because everyone can email their highest bid to [email protected] until 6 p.m. (EDT) on 17 August. The starting bid is set at $ 5,500 USD which is on par – pun intended – with the normal list price.Last year, Omega introduced the Aqua Terra 150M “Golf”. This is a standard 41 mm Aqua Terra 150M with the in-house caliber 8500, however now with a few green elements on the dial. The minutes in the minute track are printed in “golf green” as well as the model name “Seamaster” on the dial. Whether you want it for playing golf or simply because you like the green on the dial, it’s an attractive timepiece with Omega’s in-house movement.

Street art hits the wrist - Manufacture Royale ADN Street Art Collection (Photos, Specs and Price) - Monochrome Watches
After colourful street artist collaborations from Richard Mille and?TAG Heuer, independent high-end brand Manufacture Royale has now unveiled?its own street art-inspired model. The Manufacture Royale ADN Street Art Collection stands out for?its unique architecture, like the rest of the ADN collection, and now adds a dose of colour, ‘dressing up’ its movement. As a result of the?graphic design process, and water printing, each one of these bold timepieces is unique.The Manufacture Royale ADN (DNA in French) Street Art Collection is an evolving spatial architecture. The structure of its movement is based on overlapping squares, now enlivened by striking colors. This angular, colored, external skeleton, frames the parts of the movement underlining the symmetry of the barrel and tourbillon cage at 6 o'clock. This modern construction is animated by the ballet of a one-minute tourbillon whose cage is unusually square. Ad - Scroll to continue with article