First Look: Nomos Tangente Rosegold Neomatik, The Return of the Lange Dial (Incl. Video)
The Glashutte region in the South-East of Germany is the cradle of German mechanical watchmaking. The small town is home to some of the most revered historic watchmaking houses in the industry. Nowadays, you’ll find names like A. Lange & Sohne, Moritz Grossmann and Glashutte Original, all headquartered there. But there’s one brand from this region that should be on everyone’s radar: Nomos! Founded by Roland Schwertner in 1990, shortly after the Berlin Wall came down, the brand launched its inaugural quartet of the Orion, Ludwig, Tetra and Tangente just two years later. All four models are still part of the collection today, but the Tangente has become a true icon for the brand. But one particular reference is praised among collectors and is now staging a comeback: the so-called Lange dial! This was first launched in the late 1990s and is one of the most sought-after watches by Nomos. It returns in a devilishly handsome Tangente, however, which is also a celebratio

Editorial: The Rise In Price of the Luxury Sports Watches in 2023
Few watch categories have seen such a surge in popularity as the luxury sports watch (or integrated watch design) over the past years. Demand has skyrocketed over the years, driven by iconic models, but now numerous new players Once limited to higher-end brands, the market has expanded with more affordable options. Last year, we looked at the prices of the steel luxury sports watches listing some of the main options. Brand and product positioning is sometimes a battle for the mind of the consumer While we will not again discuss the notion of price itself here, we have updated our charts, showing how the offer has expanded and how brands position themselves in this ultra-disputed category.For reference – The state of the luxury sports watch market in 2022 (Swiss retail prices), with the most important models listed (take into account the watches with * which are titanium)The watches listed in the chart above are a selection of automatic two- or three-hand models manufactured in st

Norqain Freedom 60 Chronograph 40mm (Specs & Price)
Norqain is a new Swiss watchmaker of only a few years, but the team has a lot of industry experience. Founder Ben Kuffer worked at Breitling before launching the brand in 2018, while the son of former Breitling CEO Ted Schneider is also part of the team. Ben's father owned a Swiss private label watch manufacturer, Roventa-Henex SA. This small, family-owned brand has some serious muscle behind it, which has already resulted in a partnership with movement manufacturer Kenissi. The latest watch is a smaller version of the impressive Freedom 60 Chronograph, and it brings new dials and straps.?The original 43mm chronograph was surprisingly mature from such a new watchmaker, but the size was a bit at odds with the vintage-inspired design. That changes for 2022 as the stainless steel case is now 40mm in diameter and 14.9mm in height (49.2mm lug-to-lug), which is closer to the intended 1960s look. It lives alongside the 43mm variant, so you can still choose that contemporary size. The case is

Oris Aquis Date now with 39.5mm and 41.5mm Cases // Specs & Price
If there’s one watch in the Oris collection that needs no introduction, it certainly is the Aquis Date. A robust dive watch, with modern and utilitarian looks, it has been praised as a very competitive option for someone in the need of a no-nonsense diving instrument, which can also be used on land as a daily beater. Mostly available in a relatively large case of 43.5mm, it was probably not suitable for all potential customers. And Oris was aware of this… So, by popular demand, the brand adds a smaller option to its collection, which now includes a 41.5mm version – as well as a new model for the already existing but not fully deployed 39.5mm sub-collection.The Aquis Date is a watch that shouldn’t be overlooked. For whoever is on the hunt for a solid dive watch, with an automatic movement, great quality of construction, modern materials and contemporary design from an established brand with a proven track record and a decent price, it certainly is among the best

Weekly Watch Photo - Panerai PAM386 Luminor Composite Marina 1950 - Monochrome Watches
The Panerai PAM386 Luminor Composite Marina 1950 is Monochrome’s favorite new Panerai of this year. The material of the case, the size and the rugged looks are simply awesome.?Monochrome’s Weekly Watch Photo is made by Martin Wilmsen who is specialized in watch photography and Panerai watches and his blog is on Monochrome’s daily reading list. We always enjoy to see nice photos of nice watches. Hey, that’s why we started the Weekly Watch Photo in the first place. This new Panerai PAM386 is made of ‘composite’ that Panerai first used for the?Radiomir PAM339, that was launched in 2010. Ad - Scroll to continue with article Although the case seems black, the composite case is brown and so is the dial. The strap this watch comes on, is the?so-called Assolutamente strap, one of Panerai’s nicest straps! Inside the PAM386 ticks?