Hands-on with the Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Lumen - Monochrome Watches
Last week Lange & Sohne released a, for them, rather unusual timepiece. During a trip to the beautiful towns of Dresden and Glashutte, the new timepiece was revealed to the international press. Although differences with the regular Grand Lange 1 might seem minimal, the new Gand Lange 1 “Lumen” has a very different look.?The?hands, hour and minute markers, date and power reserve markers are equipped with SuperLuminova, a material that glows in the dark after being?activated by sunlight or artificial light. The new, partially transparent, dial not only has a functional reason, but?also give the Grand Lange 1 “Lumen” a much more contemporary look… stealthy! Ad - Scroll to continue with article The Lange 1 has become a true iconic timepiece, since its inception in 1994. In that year Lange & Sohne introduced their first four time

Buying Guide - 6 new Yellow Gold Watches that Rock
When thinking of yellow gold, the first thing that may come to your mind is your parents’ or grandparents’ watch. Well, if you feel yellow gold is outdated, it might be time for a change. The status symbol of the 1960s to 1980s is making a comeback. As trends come and go, it fits perfectly in the current vintage craze – just like the unexpected comeback of the 1980s spirit in fashion and music. And interestingly, the way watchmakers use it today makes it look super chic and trendy. Here are 6 of the most notable yellow gold watches introduced recently.Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Extra-thin Yellow Gold 15202If the over-iconic Royal Oak was born a steel watch (in 1972, as the definitive Luxury Sports Watch), the yellow gold versions of the ref. 15202 presented at SIHH 2017 really rock – specifically the gold-on-gold version with champagne/gold petite tapisserie dial, gold hands and indexes. Released as a tribute to the 1977 gold Royal Oak Extra-Thin, this jumbo is f

Introducing: New Steel-and-Gold Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
While mostly known as a stainless steel watch, the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch has been seen in multiple precious metals over the years, including recent Moonshine, Canopus or Sedna gold alloys. With two-tone watches somehow making a comeback in the past few years, it’s without much surprise that Omega releases today a new duo of bicolor, steel-and-gold Speedmaster Moonwatch models, using the brand’s proprietary Sedna (pink) and Moonshine (yellow) alloys next to classic steel, as well as several gold-toned accents on the dial.Technically speaking, nothing new to report. We’re here looking at classic Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch models. If you want to know everything there’s to know about the current generation Moonwatch, we invite you to take a closer look at this 2021 extended review here or look at the recent white dial version. In a nutshell, these new two-tone models rely on the updated version of this iconic model with a 42mm asymmetrical

Hands-On - Richard Mille RM 40-01 Tourbillon McLaren Speedtail (Price)
If Richard Mille has been around for just a couple of decades, it is unquestionably one of the greatest successes in the watch industry. Founded in 2001, the brand is now one of the largest independent watchmakers with a production that remains highly exclusive and an entry price of over CHF 100,000. Mille has had a marked influence on the industry bringing watches like no other, highly technical timepieces inspired by his intense passion for auto racing. When Richard Mille and McLaren announced their partnership in 2016, this seemed to many a natural fit. First, there is the long-standing admiration that Richard Mille has got for the British racing team in 1966, 15-year-old Richard Mille attended the Monaco Grand Prix that marked the debut of McLaren’s Formula 1 debut, with Bruce McLaren behind the wheel of an M2B. Most importantly, McLaren and Richard Mille make cars and watches focused on extremes. A case in point, the latest Mille x McLaren watch celebrates the most powerful

Just Because - Berd Vaye Horological Sculptures
The horological landscape is a complex and interesting one, filled with not only mechanical marvels for your wrist but also myriad other interrelated products. The connection with some, such as watch winders, is obvious, whilst others are a little more abstract. Berd Vaye horological sculptures definitely fit into this latter category, displaying vintage watch parts from around the world in a whole new light.Wearable ArtThe modern renaissance of mechanical watchmaking (i.e. post-quartz crisis), brought with it a strong focus on the artistic and aesthetic elements of timekeeping. In many ways, these elements comprise the luxury' aspect of luxury watches. The use of hi-tech materials, for example, is often as much about the look and feel as it is about the practical advantages of using such materials. This is not a bad thing, mind you, indeed it has ensured the survival of the industry. Ad - Scroll to continue with article