Hands-on - A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar, the hidden gem - Monochrome Watches
Saxony has been a fertile ground for some of the most remarkable horological innovations. The Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar with its impressive technique and perfect craftsmanship is in perfect keeping with the A. Lange & Sohne great tradition. Introduced in 2013, this masterpiece is now presented in discreet white gold with an exquisite grey dial.Presented?over 20 years ago?(in 1994, at the same time the brand was relaunched), the Lange 1 has turned into an icon and the cornerstone of an amazing watch family comprising over 10 models. Among these, the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar combines two of the most prestigious complications. The distinctive asymmetric layout and patented outsized date, the clear arrangement of the calendar and complication indications that are not overlapping each other are unmistakably Lange & Sohne. Rather than being exposed, the fascinating ballet of its tourbillon is visible only through the case back: no need to show off, Lange &

Dumoreau DM01 Automatic Integrated Bracelet - Value Proposition Review
Microbrands have really matured in the last few years, producing watches that can legitimately go toe-to-toe with established brands from the accessible range like Hamilton, Tissot and more. Dumoreau is a new brand based in Southern California and recently release its inaugural piece, the DM01 sports watch. We've seen a few affordable watches with integrated bracelets lately like the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 and Batavi Architect, and this Dumoreau DM01 Automatic doesn't disappoint. It's a well proportioned, sophisticated package that many sports watch enthusiasts can afford. And its design truly belies the accessible price.?BackgroundWhen I say Dumoreau is a new brand, I mean founded in 2021 new. Founder Carlo Aiello is an award-winning architect and product designer with the Red Dot Award, Good Design Award and ICFF Award under his belt. As an avid watch collector, he followed his passion to create a watch brand. The brand's name comes from the French surname Moreau, which is part of

Pre-SIHH 2019 - Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Moon Enamel (Specs & Price)
With the SIHH 2019 only a month away, brands are pre-releasing selected models to whet our appetite. Among them is Jaeger-LeCoultre, which has unveiled a superb new version of one of its classics. Meet the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Ultra-Thin Moon Enamel, a showcase for the artistic crafts of the Grande Maison.This year Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrates the Art of Precision – which, in the brand's own words, goes way beyond just chronometry and encompasses meticulous attention to detail and an unceasing quest for perfection. For its Pre-SIHH 2019 launch, Jaeger-LeCoultre kicks off with the Master Ultra-Thin Moon Enamel, the first watch of a series that will culminate with a Grande Complication, a new Hybris Mechanica that we are looking forward to presenting soon on MONOCHROME – but that won't happen before the SIHH itself, in mid-January. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Introducing the Blancpain Villeret Chronographe Pulsometre - Monochrome Watches
At the Baselworld watch fair, earlier this year, Blancpain introduced an new in-house chronograph movement, with a fly-back function and a silicon balance spring that vibrates at a high frequency of 5Hz or 36,000 vph. After introducing it in the Bathyscaphe Chronograph Flyback, Blancpain’s new in-house calibre F385 is now available in the classic looking Blancpain Villeret Chronographe Pulsometre. Despite its classic looks, Blancpain’s Villeret Chronographe Pulsometre comes in a rather large 43.6 mm red gold case. Its?cambered white Grand Feu enamel dial is surrounded by a pulsometer scale and features?enamel-painted Roman numerals, except at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. The brand’s name and logo appear on the upper half of the dial, while the lower half features the date window and the connotation “Flyback”. Left and right of the centre are the chronograph 30-minute and 12-hour counters. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

First Look: The Hot Pink Oris ProPilot X Miss Piggy Edition
The English phrase pigs might fly is used to express the impossibility of something happening. Well, Oris has just given wings to one of the most famous pigs in popular culture with its new ProPilot X Miss Piggy. Combining the sharp looks of the ProPilot X Collection in a reduced 34mm steel case with a hot pink dial, the new watch would have provoked a rush of compliments (in French) from Miss Piggy, the fabulous diva from The Muppet Show. Following the green ProPilot X Kermit Edition, this second collaboration with The Muppets will delight fans of Jim Henson's larger-than-life pig in a platinum wig – or create a bit of a storm for more conservative members of the watch community.?A somewhat surprising model to honour the glamorous Muppet character, Oris has chosen its ProPilot X case, the brand's edgiest and most contemporary model. While the brand is renowned for its historical aviation classics like the Big Crown Pointer Date, the 44mm ProPilot X of 2019 was envisioned as a ne