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A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Moon Phase 25th Anniversary - Round Six - Monochrome Watches
The never-ending birthday party of the Lange 1 receives its sixth celebratory watch, the Lange 1 Moon Phase 25th Anniversary. As the ambassador of the Saxon brand, the Lange 1 is being regaled with ten very special watches, unveiled one by one on a monthly basis until October 2019. Gift-wrapped in the same silver and blue colour scheme as the five preceding models, this is the second moon phase model in the anniversary line-up but with a twist.?Celebrating the quarter century of the Lange 1Like all the previous birthday presents, the Lange 1 Moon Phase is a limited edition watch (25 pieces) decked out in a white gold case with blue details on the dial and special decorative flourishes on the movement. The complete birthday package is comprised of 10 watches and kicked off with this classic Lange 1 with a hinged caseback, followed by Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase, the Little Lange 1, the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar (the most complex model so far) and the Lange 1 Time Zone.This anni
Bvlgari Octo Finissimo Automatic Steel Blue Dial - Hands-On Specs & Price
The luxury sports watch segment is one of the most dynamic categories of the industry. Many brands have given us their take on the genre with successes and failures. The Bvlgari Octo Finissimo is, without a doubt, one of the defining watches of the last decade and has secured an?impressive series of world records for thinness. But it would be reductive to think that the success of the Octo Finissimo is limited to breaking records. More than anything else, the Octo Finissimo is a style statement. Fabrizio Buonamassa and the Bvlgari watch design team created a modern icon, whose ultra-thin profile broke into the market in muted monochrome attire. However, the model now reveals its versatility. Introduced in Dubai in January, the Steel Satin-Polished version of the Octo Finissimo Automatic drastically changed this already great watch. And there's now a blue dial version coming.There was already a lot to love about the grained lacquered black dial steel satin-polished version of the Octo F
Hands-On - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition (Price)
The Seamaster Diver 300M needs no introduction anymore. The latest generation of the so-called “Bond Watch“, launched in 2018, proved to be an excellent option for those in the market for a luxury dive watch, even when compared to another diving heavyweight.? Solidly built, mechanically sophisticated, well-priced and capable of performing underwater, it is objectively a no-brainer.? But what if you’re looking for something a bit different than the classic models? Omega recently launched a surprising edition with visual updates and environmental credentials, the Seamaster Diver 300M Nekton Edition. And we wanted to have a look at it in the metal.Nekton x OmegaThis new edition of the Seamaster Diver 300M is not just a new colour scheme, but a watch with genuine environmental conservation credentials that reflects Omega's support of the Nekton foundation. A leading UK not-for-profit association, Nekton is committed to protecting our oceans by accelerating scientific expl
News: The Shortlist of Candidates for the 2024 Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives
About a year ago, Louis Vuitton, through its manufacture of watches La Fabrique du Temps, announced the establishment of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives, a biennial prize that celebrates the creative talent, savoir-faire and audacity of the independent watchmaking industry, to support and encourage artisans and entrepreneurs and accompany future generations. Since the announcement, the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize has drawn nearly 1,000 submissions, showing the interest of the independent watchmaking scene. Today, in exclusivity, we’re able to announce the shortlist of five candidates and the names of the jury for the inaugural edition of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives.?Before we delve into the details of the announcement, let us remind you of a few facts regarding the LV Watch Prize and why it matters. While Louis Vuitton isn’t new to the world of watchmaking – remember that the emblematic Tambour watch recently celebrate
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph with Deep Blue Dial - Monochrome Watches
?Some real die-hard watch aficionados just have to see a small detail of a watch, to recognize its brand and model. However when a recognizable details becomes recognizable for the majority of watch collectors, then perhaps it’s time to acknowledge it has become iconic.?Vacheron Constantin just released a new version of the stainless steel Overseas Chronograph with a gorgeous deep blue dial. A very nice addition to the black and white dial steel Overseas Chronograph and the gorgeous Overseas Steel and Titanium.?A few words to describe the newcomer:?elegant, sporty, chic and of course Haute Horlogerie.The bracelet of the Overseas collection, with its links shaped like a half Maltese Cross, is very supple and comfortable on the wrist. Together with the bezel, that is also heavily inspired by the Maltese Cross, these are the details that are so recognizable that they have become iconic. Ad - Scroll to continue with article