Lange und Sohne Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar - Apotheosis of the SIHH 2012 - Monochrome Watches
Because of an incredibly busy schedule I didn’t have time to visit Lange und Sohne until the last day of the SIIH 2012. What I got to see wasn’t simply amazing, it was so much more than amazing. For me it was the apotheosis of the fair.The new Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar is a magnificent piece of horology, technically very complex and visually it shows the understated classic, elegance we know Lange und Sohne for. Do you see the resemblance with the Lange 1 Daymatic? Ad - Scroll to continue with article This is the first Lange und Sohne with a tourbillon that is not visible on the dial side, their first tourbillon with an automatic movement, their first tourbillon with a stop-mechanism and it also features an instantaneous perpetual calendar.?It has similar looks of the?Lange 1 Daymatic, with the hour/minute register positioned on the right

Some Of The Most Fascinating Annivesary Watches Of The Year So Far
Who doesn’t like a good party every now and then? A chance to dress up, have a blast and just let loose a little. In any industry, this is a recurring theme as birthdays are celebrated regardless of what they’re about. The brands in this Buying Guide certainly celebrated 2023 in a big way, as we’ve seen some very cool and impressive new watches celebrating all kinds of watchmaking anniversaries. From iconic divers to famous racing chronographs or disruptive luxury sports watches and everything in between, each of these watches looks back at decades of inspiration. So grab a drink, put on your party hats and join the conga line as we take a closer look at five of the best celebratory watches of the year!30 years – Audemars Piguet royal oak offshore chronograph black ceramic 26238CEThirty years ago, Audemars Piguet had the audacity to try and one-up its iconic Royal Oak with the introduction of a larger, beefier take on the famous Genta design. Known as the Offsho

Testing the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter in its Natural Environment - Monochrome Watches
Chocks away, chaps! Monochrome is taking to the skies, literally! We have been testing a watch in the environment it was designed for, which surprisingly doesn't happen too often. You never see a journalist driving an F1 car to test a racing Chronograph, do you? Oris released their Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter earlier this year, and cordially invited us to appropriately test-drive the world's first automatic, mechanical altimeter in a wristwatch. And, to be fair, Oris didn't disappoint! So, for the next few minutes, remain seated with your seatbelt fastened tightly. And in the event of a water landing, thank your lucky stars you are in a sea-plane!On a windy but bright Thursday afternoon I arrived at the designated airport for a flight in a true piece of history; a Consolidated Catalina PBY Flyboat. In fact, it is the most successful Catalina in history, sinking three German U-boats and irreparably damaging an important supply-vessel for the Axis navy during World War II. After the war

The Nichols N1A Is An F1 Designers Wildest Dream Come True
It’s not often we have the potential chance of owning a genuine thoroughbred Can-Am-inspired road car built by a former Formula 1 engineer, but today’s the day. Steve Nichols, who famously was involved in the development of the all-conquering McLaren MP4/4, has stepped out of the limelight and presented his own supercar just a couple of weeks ago, the Nichols N1A. And by the looks of it, it’s an uncompromising mix of both new and old. But there’s more to the story than just another low-volume high-dollar performance car, as the Nichols N1A is all about passion and excitement. It promises a visceral driving experience inspired by the iconic McLaren M1A sports prototype racing car.Winning all but oneAs mentioned in the intro, Steve Nichols is a big name in Formula 1. While he has been out of Formula 1 for quite a while now, he is remembered as the man responsible for the most successful F1 car of all time: the legendary McLaren MP4/4. Nichols worked with McLaren t

Bovet Monsieur Bovet - Wristwatch, Pocket Watch and Desk Clock in One - Monochrome Watches
There is something special about the Monsieur Bovet This subtly sophisticated watch is imbued with a sense of nostalgia for bygone elegance and its classical lines are clearly inspired by pocket watches. A truly versatile watch, it incorporates Bovet's patented Amadeo convertible case concept. Not one watch, but four watches rolled into one. Here is our take on the new Bovet Monsieur Bovet.Bovet’s patented convertible case is an ingenious system enabling the wearer to transform his timepiece from a reversible wristwatch (a single movement drives its two dials) to an open face pocket watch to a free-standing table clock – all this with minimal effort and without the use of any tools. Invisible push pieces are incorporated within the case. Pushing the cabochons on the buckle at 12 o'clock at the same time releases the upper strap. Another push piece hidden in the bezel allows the release of the lower strap transforming the watch into a pocket wat