Pre SIHH 2015: Three new models of the A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia collection - Monochrome Watches
Today we’re introducing three new A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia models that will be officially launched during the upcoming SIHH in January 2015. Technically all three watches will remain the same, however in terms of aesthetics and/or size the Saxonia, the Saxonia Automatic and the Saxonia Dual Time will be updated. Small, but interesting and quite notable changes.The Saxonia line represents the “entry” level of the high-end watch manufacture from Saxony, Germany. Two of the models, the Saxonia and the Saxonia Dual Time, will be reduced in size. Yes, you read that correct! Every time that a watch brand decides to reduce size instead of increasing, we here at Monochrome applaud that kind of bravery. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re so taken by the 38.5 mm measuring Lange 1 that has remained unchanged in size for the last 20 years, and has not been subject to the big, bigger, biggest hype that went on in the watch industry in that past decade.A. Lang

Breaking Watch Brands Unite to Create the Geneva Watch Days 2020
Luxury watchmakers have to face turbulent times. The two major trade shows, Watches & Wonders (ex-SIHH) and Baselworld have just announced the cancellation of their 2020 editions amid fears of a possible COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic. With these lost opportunities to meet retailers and the press, watch brands need to handle business that would have got done there, but in a different way. The antidote to operate in challenging periods is agility In just three days, on the initiative of Bvlgari's CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, a group of brands has set up the organization of the “Geneva Watch Days 2020”. The self-managed, decentralized multi-brand event is to be held from 26 to 29?April 2020, at the exact same dates as Watches & Wonders 2020. Industry top players are already involved in the project: Breitling, Bvlgari, Gerald Genta, Girard-Perregaux, MB&F, Ulysse Nardin, De Bethune and Urwerk.The underlying idea of this Geneva Watch Days 2020 is simple. With the cance

Patek Philippe 5270J-001 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Yellow Gold
The Patek Philippe 5270J is the latest version of a lineage that perfectly sums up the brand, and that started in 1941 with the reference 1518, the first-ever perpetual calendar chronograph. Introduced in 2011, this watch is now in its third iteration – all of them are explained here. Currently available in 18k pink gold on matching bracelet and in platinum with a salmon/gold-coloured dial, Patek is extending its regular collection with a version cased in yellow gold for the first time. Meet the new Patek Philippe 5270J-001 Perpetual Calendar Chronograph.The 5270… A collection into the collectionAs surprising as it seems, the Patek Philippe 5270 has never been cased in yellow gold, especially when you find out that Patek has already introduced nine versions of this watch in the past (and this doesn’t include the 5271 with diamonds): Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Hands-On Ulysse Nardin Diver Chronograph Great White Limited Edition
Shark week kicks off today, a week devoted to the mighty apex predator of the seas whose very existence is being threatened by overfishing. The often misunderstood and feared Great White, depicted as a ferocious man-eating creature in Steven Spielberg's film Jaws, is essential to the natural order of marine ecosystems. As a brand closely linked to the sea, Ulysse Nardin takes its support of safeguarding sharks to the next level and will donate 1% of all sales of its shark watches to support the non-profit organisation For the Planet. It is also partnering with Sharktrust, a leading European shark conservation charity and has invited a new ambassador who knows about sharks intimately. And, as you have probably already guessed, Ulysse Nardin is releasing a limited edition of its Diver Chronograph.Shark-themed modelsSharks and Ulysse Nardin are a natural fit, harking back to the brand's strong maritime ties in the shape of marine chronometers. Moving forward, the brand has now divided its

Hands-on - The Louis Moinet Time to Race Chronograph
The story behind these fun, bespoke chronographs packs a good chunk of history, dating back to 1816 when horologist extraordinaire Louis Moinet produced the first world’s first chronograph. Known as the ‘Compteur de Tierces’, this pocket watch was designed to time the passage of stars and could measure events to 1/60th of a second, complete with start, stop and reset functions beating at an impressive 216,000vph! Given this head start in the race to measure elapsed times, Louis Moinet proposes the new Time to Race chronographs that can be customised with a lucky number and a choice of three racing-themed colours. Borrowing the smaller case dimensions of the recent 40.7mm Memoris Spirit, the chronograph complication of the Time to Race is displayed on the dial with a clear, open view of the column wheel and levers.The Louis Moinet Compteur de Tierces from 1816.Pimp my RideBefore looking at the chronograph, a few words to explain the concept of these ‘one-of-a-kin