Review: The A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Time Zone in Platinum
In 2020, after 15 years of production and many variations, the Lange 1 Time Zone received a highly anticipated update. It was introduced in three different versions: cases crafted from yellow gold (limited to 100), pink gold, and white gold, with champagne, argente and black dials, respectively. This new model came with a fresh calibre and featured a more organised and streamlined indication layout while retaining its fundamental design elements. This summer, A. Lange & Sohne introduced a platinum Lange 1 Time Zone version with a rhodium-coloured dial, prompting us to conduct a thorough review of what has to be called the traveller's stealth.BackgroundIn October next year, A. Lange & Sohne will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Lange 1 watch’s introduction to the public (24 October 1994). In a concise span, this stunning timepiece became an instantly recognisable and coveted item, essentially becoming the face of A. Lange & Sohne and lending its name to a

The Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas: Three Golds Wrap The Wrist In Luxury - Monochrome Watches
This year, Bulgari unites several iconic feats of women's watch and jewelry?making into one incredible timepiece that coils around the wrist in voluptuous beauty. In addition to being ultra sexy, it is the answer to any woman's wishes. Find out why with the new Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas Three Gold.Italian jewelry and watch brand, Bulgari, has many an icon in its history. Additionally, the brand is always cutting-edge, unveiling visionary timepieces that complement its rich collection. This year, the brand deftly combines three important elements from its past for a decidedly modern look in the new Bulgari Serpenti Tubogas watch in three colors of gold. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Key Icons Brought TogetherBecause the Roman-born Bulgari is more than 130 years old, it has a host of important achievements in its past that naturally continue to come into pla

Editorial: Are We Seeing An Unexpected Return of Accessible Luxury Watches?
If you have been following the Swiss watch industry for the past years, there's been an undeniable shift towards the higher end of the market. While Swiss watch exports rose 17% between 2015 and 2022, the export value of watches with an export price below CHF 500* was halved over the same period. The industry growth has been driven by high-priced models while the low/mid-end segments have been under pressure for several years. In particular, the smartwatch expansion seems to have come at the expense of the lower-priced Swiss timepieces. But over the first six months of 2023, the total value of watches with an export price below CHF 500 rose drastically, and faster than the rest of the market. Earlier this month, Swiss watch powerhouse, Swatch Group reported sales up 18% for the first half of 2023 with strongest growth in the lowest price level. Accessible watches are still relevant but it is a matter of proposing the right product to create emotions.*(an export value of CHF 500 most of

Hands-On - Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WorldTime (Specs & Price)
A welcome addition to the collection, the Polaris is Jaeger-LeCoultre's vision of an elegant sports watch. The collection was launched at the SIHH 2018, 50 years after the original and iconic Polaris Memovox – read our introductory article here. Among a full range of timepieces, the Chronograph WT is the largest and the most technical version, offering travellers a practical world time function. Today we take a close look at this version that combines a column-wheel chronograph and a traveller's complication.On this Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Chronograph WT, at the periphery of the twin-register chronograph, a ring displays 24 cities representing 24 times zones and allows you to read the time simultaneously in any area. For cities switching between standard and daylight-saving time according to seasons, a white triangle highlights this one-hour difference. Ad - Scroll to continue with article

Cvstos Metropolitan PS Skeleton Sapphire (Specs & Price)
Cvstos might not ring a bell with many of our readers but it is a niche watch brand founded in 2005 by Sassoun Sirmakes, son of Vartan Sirmakes of the Franck Muller Watchland Group. Based in Geneva with workshops in Meyrin, Cvstos is renowned for its upmarket watch portfolio built almost entirely around tonneau-shaped cases, a feature that often is compared to Richard Mille watches. Not surprising then to discover that co-founder and designer Antonio Terranova worked at Richard Mille long before joining Sirmakes. The recently introduced Metropolitan collection is one of the most straightforward collections at Cvstos, comprised of time-and-date models with interchangeable bracelets and straps. The skeletonised version of the Metropolitan, introduced earlier this year in a titanium case, is now accompanied by a spectacular model in a sapphire crystal case.See-through caseGiven the hardness of sapphire crystal, the third hardest mineral after diamonds and moissanite on the Mohs scale of h