Live from SIHH 2019 - Wilhelm Schmid of A. Lange & Sohne - Monochrome Watches
In our latest video coverage of SIHH 2019, our editor-in-chief Frank Geelen sits down with Wilhelm Schmid, CEO of A. Lange & Sohne. Find out which of the five watches unveiled during the SIHH 2019 will go down as collector's pieces, and why 2019 is such a special year for some models of the Saxon brand. The star of the SIHH 2019 is the Lange 1 25th Anniversary, the brand's undisputed icon for the last quarter century and, according to Schmid, the backbone of our business. The Lange I Anniversary watch goes back to its roots and is presented in a 38.5mm white gold with blue printed markings on the different levels and surface treatments of the dial.? The watch also pays homage to the two men who put ALS back on the map, and the names of Walter Lange and Gunter Blumlein are engraved on the white gold hinged hunter caseback. The movement also features special anniversary treats, and with its limitation of just 250 timepieces, this is clearly targeted at collectors. The?Datograph Perpe

Review: The Chopard Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF And What High-Frequency Means
In 2012, Chopard made waves with the introduction of the L.U.C 8HF, featuring the groundbreaking L.U.C 01.06-L calibre with a silicon escapement, oscillating at an impressive 8Hz (57,600 vibrations/hour), double the speed of most mechanical movements. Notably, it became the first high-frequency calibre to receive chronometer certification, marking a significant milestone. Encouraged by this success, Chopard continued its innovation journey, resulting in the 2014 release of the L.U.C 8HF Power Control, powered by the L.U.C 01.09-L movement. Subsequently, the Superfast Power Control Porsche 919 HF edition, equipped with the 01.11-M calibre, debuted in 2017.In 2021, Chopard’s high-frequency Calibre 01.12-C movements took centre stage in the limited Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF in titanium. In 2023, following a decade of sporadic high-beat models in limited editions ranging from 100 to 250 pieces, Chopard introduced a non-limited production model – the Alpine Eagle Cadence 8HF ref.

First Look: The new Ferdinand Berthoud Chronometre FB 3SPC
The project of Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, co-president of Chopard, Ferdinand Berthoud has established a very strong presence in the minds of independent and high-end watchmaking enthusiasts. The FB3, a complex time-only watch, is the third pillar of the brand. Sophisticate yet understated, this elegant chronometer is a superb display of fine workmanship, meticulous attention to detail and mastery of traditional horology. The model was originally proposed in white gold with a 2N-gilded calibre or in pink gold with a black rhodium-finished movement. It now comes in an attractive combination of a white gold case and black-finished movement, unveiled on the occasion of Dubai Watch Week 2023.As its name suggests, the FB3 is the third contemporary creation of Ferdinand Berthoud. It was envisioned as an answer to the desire from the brand's enthusiasts to be able to wear a slightly smaller timepiece and to have a (relatively speaking) more accessible piece. It nonetheless retains the no-compro

Omega Seamaster Diver 300m "Commander's Watch" Limited Edition James Bond 007
The James Bond 007 and Omega Watches connection really doesn’t require?another explanation – although?if you do need to know more about it, check our in-depth article. For more than?20 years, the Swiss watchmaker has supplied?the world’s most famous secret agent with his Seamaster watches, and managed to give?this accessory an important status, becoming a movie character in?its own right. This year, inspired by Bond’s rank and regalia, Omega?has created the Seamaster Diver 300m?Commander's Watch.Background – The Omega / 007 connectionBack in 1995, with GoldenEye, James Bond made a strong comeback on cinema screens worldwide, giving the series a fresh start. Starring?in the movie as Bond was Pierce Brosnan, and on his wrist was a watch that would become a modern icon, the Seamaster Diver 300m. The combination of its blue dial and bezel, its toolish style and distinctive bracelet created a watch which was instantly recognizable by the masses. More than just

The new Piaget Polo Date Black Automatic 42 - Hands-on, Specs & Price
Dazzled by the extravagant high jewellery Limelight Gala watches or the extreme thinness of the Altiplano Ultimate Concept, The new Piaget Polo Date Black model was somewhat eclipsed during the latest edition of Watches & Wonders. Piaget's interpretation of the luxury sports watch, the Polo made its debut in 1979 and underwent a radical makeover in 2016. Unlike the ultra-thin gold Polo Skeleton set with 1,478 diamonds that was also unveiled during Watches & Wonders 2022, the latest 42mm Polo Date is a solid entry-level watch designed for everyday use with a sleek black dial and matching black rubber strap.BackgroundYves G. Piaget, the fourth generation of the Piaget dynasty, was the brainchild of the Polo. Harnessing the brand's expertise in watchmaking and jewellery, the Polo was a sleek bracelet watch with a contemporary sporty/chic vibe. Introduced in 1979, the watch’s design was a continuous stream of solid sculpted gold bars that wrapped around the wrist. Fitted with