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SIHH 2019 - A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Pink Gold/Salmon Dial 740.056 (Specs & Price)
Introduced in 2016, the?Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon?ranks among A. Lange & Sohne’s most complex watches – together?with the 2017?Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite and the 2018 Triple Split.? Featuring a flyback chronograph, a perpetual calendar with moon?phases, an outsize date, and a one-minute tourbillon discreetly integrated on the back – there are lots of goodies in the package. For the SIHH 2019, this model is back with an unprecedented combination of a white gold case and a solid pink gold dial – a.k.a Lange’s version of the salmon dial.When it was revealed, the?A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon appeared as the uber-version of the mega-version of the Datograph – which is already one of the most impressive chronographs on the market. Needless to say that this watch is a technical feast and is the tourbillon version of the perpetual calendar version of the Datograph. Following us? Ad - Scroll to continue wit
Recap: The Best Vintage-Inspired Watches of 2023
If we talk about trends in watchmaking, vintage has been one of the main sources of inspiration for brands since around 2010. And yet, after all these years, re-editions of glorious past models and vintage-inspired watches are still a hot topic in 2023. Retro-styled watches, vintage reissues and old-school design language are still staples in brand collections across the board. However, finding the right balance between modern watchmaking and retro design language isn’t as easy as it seems. And for this very reason, selecting our five Favourite Vintage-Inspired Watches of 2023 was a bit more complicated than we anticipated…?Note: make sure to share your favourite vintage-inspired models of 2023 in the comment section at the end of this article. With so many retro-styled watches on the market this year, we look forward to seeing your top choices.Angelus x Massena LAB Chronographe MedicalWe start this selection with a slightly unexpected brand, Angelus. A historically importa
the 2020 Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Twin (Specs & Price)
In 1996, under the guidance of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, Chopard proudly inaugurated its Fleurier Manufacture and introduced a superb micro-rotor movement, the Calibre 1.96. This brand milestone gave birth to a collection of high-end watches named L.U.C embodying Chopard's finest watchmaking expertise. It laid the foundations for numerous developments including the L.U.C Perpetual Twin, an elegant perpetual calendar that was presented in 2016 on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the collection. The model is now released in two new elegant versions. The first version of the Chopard L.U.C Perpetual Twin is presented in the usual stainless steel case. It is now fitted with a new dial, with subtle blue shades. The second model introduced is, for the first time, offered in pink gold and paired with an elegant ruthenium-grey dial. Both dials are presented in a new, more classic style with faceted hour markers – replacing the applied Roman numerals found in
5 watches showing the green trend isn't going anywhere soon
The colour green, what's left to say about it when it comes to watches? Well, plenty, as it turns out! Especially when brands are stepping up to the plate by fully embracing the green vibe and pushing it to new heights with fresh tones and unique decorations. The colour is steamrolling through the watchmaking industry and seems to be far more than just a shortlived, fashion-like one-year trend. These five recently released watches show that the trend for green isn't going anywhere soon!Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date Green GradientThe first watch on the list is also the newest release. The Polaris Date Green Gradient by Jaeger-LeCoultre is a very handsome edition of the vintage-inspired dual-crown dive watch by the Maison. It comes with a deep forest-green gradient dial in multiple sections, playing with the senses. The centre section is the most green, with the rest of the dial gradually darkening towards the inner rotating bezel on the outside edge. The large applied indices and hands
Hands-On - Oris Divers Sixty-Five Steel and Bronze (40mm and 36mm) Specs & Price
Oris expands its highly successful retro Divers Sixty-Five family with the incorporation of two models with a bronze ring hugging the rotating bezel. Exuding strong vintage appeal with the two-tone black and warm golden and bronze touches, it is patently clear that Oris has been listening to its customers and has tapped directly into the trend for smaller unisex case sizes (36mm) and the ongoing fascination with bronze. Presented in 40mm and 36mm diameters, the new Oris Divers Sixty-Five models won't sink you financially and retail for under CHF 2,000 for the models on a leather or NATO strap.Evolution, not revolutionLaunched in 2015, the Divers Sixty-Five was Oris' interpretation of a retro dive watch. Inspired by an Oris diver of 1965, the faithful vintage aesthetics of the model won immediate favour and were also an eye-opener for many watch enthusiasts who couldn't get over the excellent price/quality ratio.?Although some quibbled with its water-resistance threshold of just 100 met