Recap: The Best Chronographs of Watches and Wonders 2024
An absolute must for any respectable watchmaker, the chronograph complication was once again well-represented at the 2024 edition of Watches and Wonders… To say the least, as we’ve seen some fascinating new models. What struck us most was the fact that many of these chronograph watches came with more than just a start-stop-reset function. Flyback, mono-pusher, split-seconds, high-frequency… Here are 6 of the most important new chronographs launched during this year’s Geneva fair.?A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Up/Down Blue DialFirst released in 1999, the Datograph by A. Lange & Sohne is one of the most important watches in the chronograph category. With a couple of other models, it started the trend for in-house, high-end chronograph movements. To celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, ALS releases a limited edition of the second generation Datograph, the Up/Down version, in white gold with a handsome blue dial. Apart from this new combination of material

The very last URWERK UR-103 - UR-103 Phoenix - Monochrome Watches
End of 2010 URWERK stopped production of the UR-103, their landmark timepiece. Especially for Only Watch 2011 the UR-103 rises from the ashes with the piece unique UR-103?Phoenix.?URWERK’s UR-103 shocked and amazed watch lovers, collectors and aficionados when it was released in 2003. Its design and way to display time wasn’t entirely unique, but the total package was! Old pocket watches and even the contemporary Audemars Piguet Starwheel featured similar ways to display the minutes and hours. But the combination with URWERK’s technical innovations and the very unusual case where never seen before and made a lasting impression on the history of watchmaking. Ad - Scroll to continue with article For Only Watch 2011 an URWERK UR-103 was engraved by master engraver?Jean-Vincent Huguenin, who already created the UR-103 Edition Speciale?Art Deco?in 2

Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple GMT - Hands-On Review, Price
First created in 1987, the Fortis Flieger is a reference for pilot watches and set the tone for all subsequent Fortis pilot models. This summer, the brand launched a modern take on the model. Following the presentation of the chronograph edition and time-and-date versions, Fortis now introduces a GMT model, one of the typical functions a pilot's watch may include. This time it is made in lightweight and resilient titanium, and it is powered by an automatic movement manufactured with Kenissi. Let's take a close look at the Fortis Flieger F-43 Triple GMT.The third chapter of the rugged Fortis Flieger comes in a 43mm brushed titanium case, equipped with a 12-hour GMT bezel with a coined edge to ensure good grip. Featuring elongated angular lugs, it feels solid and instrumental, while the use of lightweight titanium adds extra-wearing comfort – and, of course, added resistance. Thanks to the screw-in caseback and crown, the watch is water-resistant to a very comfortable level of 200m

Introducing the Omega Seamster Planet Ocean 43.5mm Master Chronometer in Black and Orange - Monochrome Watches
Most of certainly know the Planet Ocean collection, which in a few years, became a sort of a norm for the Seamaster. This high-performance dive watch is known for its 600m water resistance and helium escape valve but mainly (and that’s what matter for most wearers), it is recognizable because of its rather bulky and masculine design, making it successful for those in a need of sportiness. For Baselworld 2016, there’s a revamp of the collection, including this new?Omega Seamster Planet Ocean 43.5mm Master Chronometer in Black and Orange – new size, new movement, new colors, new materials… but still the iconic look.This new?Omega Seamster Planet Ocean 43.5mm Master Chronometer bears several improvements, several innovations (at least for this collection) and also brings a bunch of visual evolutions. First of all, the case will see the arrival of a new size: 43.5mm, a case that sits right in the middle of the previous 42mm and 45.5mm (as of now, we don’t know

SalonQP 2011 starts this Thursday at The Saatchi Gallery - London - Monochrome Watches
This Thursday, SalonQP starts again and offers you a unique chance to discover the finest watches and meet the most interesting brands in the world. Does this sound excessive? Well we know it’s true!Unlike Baselworld or the SIHH, SalonQP really offers the chance for every watch aficionado to walk in and have talk with people representing the brands. And not only people representing the major brand, also many of the greatest independent watchmakers are there. Ad - Scroll to continue with article SalonQP is a very accesible watch fair, which makes it easy to have? chat with brands and independent?watchmakers, discuss their watches and maybe try something on your wrist. To name just a few…Ma?tres du Temps will be there with the new Chapter Two with chocolat dial, Heritage Watch Manufactory will be showing their magnificent chronometers and Roger Smith,