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Opening the A. Lange & Sohne Boutique in New York City - Monochrome Watches
There were times, not so long ago, when Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin were THE three Grande Dames of Haute Horlogerie. In the last twenty years there have been some changes, and without jumping to the conclusion that one of the aforementioned threesome should make place for another brand, we can at least say that there's a new kid in town. And that new kid plays the same game – i.e. classic, understated, and complex Haute Horlogerie – and is very successful at that. We're talking about the German high-end watch manufacture A. Lange & Sohne, who have just opened their first boutique in New York City. Opening your own boutique is quite an endeavor, certainly when you're a German high-end watch brand. Everything has to be perfect, and that's exactly why A. Lange & Sohne didn't over-rush to open their first boutique in the Big Apple. They searched for the perfect location, where they can welcome their customers, their guests, in the environment
Introducing The Sporty-Chic Longines Conquest 2023 Collection
Longines has a long and extensive history in watchmaking and often showcases its ability to capture the spirit of bygone collections. A few examples are the very popular and widespread Spirit line, but also iconic models such as the Legend Diver. On the other, more modern end of the spectrum sit collections such as the Conquest. And while the Conquest might be best known for its aquatic sibling, the HydroConquest, the sharply cut all-rounder is not to be overlooked. Longines seems to want us to take notice of this and elevates the Conquest collection with redesigned time-and-date models and adds in a sleek-looking chronograph as well. The result? A total of eight sporty-chic and very good all-rounders to get you through your days.Time-and-dateFirst up is the classic time-and-date watch, something that we probably all have in our collection. The case has been redesigned into a more classical yet modern style, with a 41mm diameter, a height of 10.90mm, a sloped steel bezel and more elega
Longines Spirit Green Dial Time-and-Date Watches
Introduced in mid-2020, the Longines Spirit collection was not only a highly important launch for the winged hourglass but also marked an entirely new line from the brand. Inspired by legendary aviators and explorers who rely on Longines watches and combining historical references with modern mechanics and contemporary codes, it is a more “mainstream” collection than the hardcore Heritage models, but still features multiple retro-inspired elements, as we’ve seen in our video review. Following the black, silver and blue inaugural versions, the brand enlarges the collection with the addition of the trendiest colour currently, green… Meet the new Longines Spirit Green Dial, available for the time-and-date models in 40mm and 42mm.The Longines Spirit is a collection of classic, nicely executed pilots-inspired watches – a speciality of the brand – with old-school design cues, contemporary execution and higher-end features. It isn’t a hardcore re-edit
De Bethune DB Kind of Two Tourbillon - Hands-On, Price
De Bethune launches the DB Kind of Two Tourbillon, a double-sided or pivoting watch with two distinct faces and two distinct moods. A beautiful fusion of past and present, one side of the watch reveals a contemporary design with a tourbillon; the other reveals a more traditional face. Let’s take a closer look at yet another impressive creation by master watchmaker Denis Flageollet and his team.Janus watchesDouble-sided watches double the technical and aesthetic potential of a timepiece. In recent history, we have plenty of candidates ranging from the extraordinarily complex two-faced Leroy 01 pocket watch (completed in 1904), the?Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime wristwatch (2014) or the Vacheron Constantin Reference 57260 (2015), to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s sleek Reverso made by Jaeger-LeCoultre in circulation since the 1930s. Ad - Scroll to continue with article
Introducing The New Bianchet Flying Tourbillon Grande Date
Bianchet is a new independent Swiss watch brand founded by husband and wife team Rodolfo and Emmanuelle Festa Bianchet in 2017. Sharing a passion for tonneau-shaped watches and ultra-contemporary aesthetics and materials, the couple launched its first watch, the Tourbillon 1.618, in 2021. Incorporating a big date complication, Bianchet introduces its second watch, the Flying Tourbillon Grande Date B1.618. A limited edition of 200 pieces, the latest model will be showcased at the upcoming Geneva Watch Days event.Although there are only two watches in the brand's collection, Bianchet has demonstrated a preference for streamlined tonneau-shaped cases, something they share with brands like Richard Mille, Franck Muller, Cvstos, et al. Like the inaugural Tourbillon 1.618, the new watch flaunts a curved tonneau case crafted from a carbon fibre composite infused with titanium powder (titanium-dust-high-density-carbon). This highly resistant and lightweight material is composed of 500 compresse
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