Hands-On - A. Lange & Sohne Little Lange 1 with Colorful Guilloche Dial (SIHH 2018, Specs & Price)
As journalists crowded around the viewing table to admire the technical fireworks of A. Lange & Sohne's Triple Split at the SIHH 2018, I made my way to a less congested table and was treated to a hands-on session with the new members of the Little Lange 1 family. Like its Moon Phase sibling introduced last year, the new Little Lange 1 trilogy flaunts an incredible guilloche dial (without a moon phase complication) and all the hallmark traits of its Lange 1 heritage. But what nobody expected was the surprising injection of colour.Colourful buzzAs a brand associated with contemporary classics and tasteful German sobriety, colour is used sparingly at the best of times at A. Lange & Sohne. Presented in three variations – pink gold with a brown dial and two white gold variations with grey and purple dials – the Little Lange 1 model with the purple dial and matching purple alligator strap became the talking piece of the day. As Anthony de Haa

Introducing: The More Compact Longines Spirit Zulu Time 39mm (Live Pics)
Charles Lindbergh, the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1927, became a poster boy for Longines. Not only was the brand in charge of measuring the official flight time of his epic feat, but it worked together with Lindbergh to create the famous navigation watch – Hour Angle – for pilots. Famous aviators associated with the brand, like Amelia Earhart, Elinor Smith, or the tycoon Howard Hughes, relied on Longines’s onboard chronometers and wristwatches for their exploits. Longines launched its successful Spirit collection in 2020, capitalising on its rich heritage. The Spirit Zulu Time, a genuine traveller’s GMT, joined the collection in 2022 in a 42mm format. It certainly looks like Longines has kept its ear to the ground and picked up petitions from different watch forums clamouring for a smaller edition of its GMT Pilot’s watch as it unveils three new compact models Spirit Zulu Time 39mm?with a chronometer-certified movement.Zulu Time is a term

Introducing The Hublot Arsham Droplet, the Pocket Watch Reimagined
Many may look at the pocket watch as a relic of a bygone era But what happens if it is reimagined by Daniel Arsham, an artist known for ideating fictional archaeology through which he transforms everyday objects into future relics? Well, you get the Hublot Arsham Droplet, a fascinating mechanical sculpture merging the past, present and future.The Arsham Droplet is a true testament to the power of collaboration. By combining Hublot’s technical expertise with my own artistic vision, we have created a timepiece that transcends the traditional pocket watch, blending the past, present and future in a captivating and unexpected way, says Daniel Arsham. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Inspired by organic, fluid forms, the intriguing Arsham Droplet plays with space, colour, shadow and light. Measuring 73.2mm (length) x 52.6 mm (width)

Industry Luxury Giant LVMH Reports Record Revenues in 2021
Fuelled?by robust demand in?Asia?and the?United States, the luxury market rebounded strongly in 2021. LVMH, the world’s largest luxury-goods company, has just released its results for 2021. The French luxury powerhouse delivered record performance with a revenue of EUR 64.2 billion, up 44% compared to 2020 and up 20% compared to 2019. Organic revenue growth was 36% compared to 2020 and 14% compared to 2019. Profit from recurring operations stood at EUR 17,151 million for 2021, more than double 2020, and up 49% compared to 2019.If all business groups recorded double-digit growth, the performance of the Fashion & Leather Goods business group was exceptional with a 46% increase in revenue at EUR 30,896 million.Source LVMHFor what is our main concern at MONOCHROME, at EUR 8,964 million, the Watches and Jewellery Business group recorded revenue growth of 167% in 2021 compared to 2020, as Tiffany & Co. was consolidated for the first time. To provide a better idea of the trend f

Anonimo Nautilo Bronze Blue Redesigned - Baselworld 2017 Review (Specs & Price)
Anonimo is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, marking the date that Dino Zei and Federico Massacesi used the remains of the famous Florentine origins of Panerai to build a new brand following their move to Switzerland. The focus was to offer robust, nautical inspired watches with Italian design as their core. Over the years, the brand that doesn't say its name has built quite a name for itself, recently unveiling some cool new additions to the 2017 collection. Not only is there the 20th Anniversary Militare Vintage Edition, but also some new additions to the Nautilo range.The Nautilo is not new of course, as it has been in the collection since 2006. Although the design has changed over the years, the cushion shaped case and crown at 4 still remain as a nod to the original. Anonimo offers the Nautilo in a wide range of colors and strap combinations, and also in bronze of course. We reviewed the previous Nautilo Bronze back in 2015 and now show you the new variation of the dive