The A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite
No need to beat around the bush… Some subjects don’t really need to be debated. The new?A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite is a superlative watch, a proper?masterpiece, mixing all the technical marvels of one of the best manufactures in the world (because for once, it’s outside Switzerland), with a strong respect to traditions and a devotion to what is (to me, at least) the most important in a watch; precision. Yes, you could?say that the?Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite?blows things out of proportion but still, whatever the critics will be, we all must?admit that this watch is, in every aspect, mega.The latest of a long lineageBack in 1994, 4 watches marked the resurrection of a manufacture named?A. Lange & Sohne. This early collection included?the Lange 1?(a watch that is still in the catalogue?and that can be considered?as the cornerstone of the collection) and the Tourbillon Pour le Merite, actually the first wristwatch to combine a

Why the launch of the TAG Heuer Carrera CH80 is postponed? - Monochrome Watches
At?Baselworld 2014, TAG Heuer’s main novelties were Carrera models with 3 hands and a day/date window. Not really something that we here at Monochrome-Watches get extremely exited about. However we already got a bit of a pre-announcement of the new Carrera, which would be introduced after the summer, and that got us on the tip of our chair. TAG Heuer’s?new Carrera is heavily inspired by vintage models, and we even got word that the design will be slightly, but significantly, changed, and shared that with you. Also the new in-house developed and manufactured movement, calibre CH80, was something that got us exited. HOWEVER…?TAG Heuer’s latest press release tells us?that the launch of the TAG Heuer Carrera CH80 is postponed and it won’t be delivered to stores until further notice.Official press releaseThe official release mentions that all production capacities will be focused exclusively on the Calibre 1887?for an unknown period. According to TAG Heuer that

Technical Guide - The Difference Between Office GMT and Travel GMT Watches
The world of watches is full of complications. I know, the name can be somewhat deceptive since the idea behind a complication is to bring the user something practical… well, most of the time, at least. Dozens of functions can be added to a watch, but few are as practical in real life as the GMT or dual time complication. A true blue-collar complication, on the same level as the chronograph or the diving bezel (something that can’t be said about an equation of time), there isn’t, however, just one type of GMT watch. To simplify, we can break up the GMT category into two variants: the true or traveller’s GMT and the office or caller GMT. Today, we take a closer look at the complication, so you know exactly what to expect when looking for your next GMT watch.What is a GMT watch?The creation of the first GMT watches resulted from a shift in society. Following WWII and the advent of commercial and intercontinental flights, mankind started to travel more frequently.

2022-2023 Naoya Hida Collection, With 3rd-Gen Case
The world of watches and watchmaking in general isn’t limited to a small portion of the Swiss Jura mountains. In this respect, Japan is a country with a solid watch culture and a strong industry, gathering some of the most important brands around, such as Seiko (and all of its sub-brands) and Citizen. There’s also a highly impressive independent watchmaking scene to be explored in Japan. One of the most respected indies is, without a doubt, Naoya Hida. And today, it launches its 2022-2023 collection, featuring the 3rd generation case and new designs… with no fewer than 5 new references.?Naoya Hida is a relatively young brand, based in Tokyo, Japan. As explained in our article on the Type3A Moon Phase here, it was founded in 2018 by Mr Naoya Hida, and has followed a strict principle; offer high-end watches in very limited numbers, with a consistent design. Mr Naoya Hida served as a representative for F.P. Journe and Ralph Lauren's watches and jewellery.?Later, in 2020,

News: LVMH and TAG Heuer Become Official Partner of Formula 1 for 10 Years
While rumours had circulated for some time, the confirmation has now been made. As Formula 1 gears up to celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025, there's major news shaking up its sponsorship landscape. LVMH, the world's largest luxury conglomerate, has officially signed on as a Global Partner of Formula 1 in a groundbreaking 10-year deal, with what is certainly one of the most important sports sponsorship deals ever. If no figures have been disclosed, it’s reasonable to imagine a 10-figure investment over the course of this partnership. While it will bring several iconic LVMH Maisons, including Louis Vuitton and Mo?t Hennessy, into the Formula 1 spotlight, our primary focus here at MONOCHROME is, naturally, on the watchmaking aspect, especially when it comes to TAG Heuer.The agreement, set to begin in 2025, marks a significant milestone for LVMH Group, and of course TAG Heuer, a brand synonymous with motorsport heritage. The involvement of the group is obviously pivotal here and