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Hands-on review of the A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase Lumen (live photos, specs & price) - Monochrome Watches
When you think “Lumen“, you know it’s going to be rare, you know that’s it’s going to feature sapphire and you know it’s also going to be superb… At A. Lange & Sohne, the name “Lumen” means rather unusual watches, which are bearing a smoky sapphire crystal that partially reveals the top side of the movement and the date / hours discs. It also means luminescent areas and a result that is sort of unique and unexpected for such a conservative manufacture. After the Grand Lange 1 Lumen and the Zeitwerk Lumen, A. Lange & Sohne came to the SIHH with a new edition, one that seems natural in the end. Here is the?A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase Lumen.The origins of the?A. Lange & Sohne Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase LumenThe A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 doesn’t need any introduction anymore. Since its inception in 1994, this watch became a true classic, an icon, which except a few technical adjustments in 2015 (that
Grand Seiko 60th Anniversary Limited Edition SLGH003 Calibre 9SA5
While it has never been a secret that Grand Seiko was capable of crafting some of the finest and most precise luxury watches – pieces that are clearly on par with the best Swiss manufacturers – the concept of innovation at GS is less widely known. Recently, the brand unveiled a concept movement, the T0 Tourbillon Constant Force, a proper demonstration of savoir-faire. Also, Grand Seiko unveiled its Calibre 9SA5, an unprecedented escapement packed with innovations. First unveiled in gold, this powerful engine now comes in a stainless steel limited edition inside the new SLGH003.Undeniably an attractive watch,? the SLGH002 was produced in a limited run of 100 watches and was cased in 18k making with a price tag of EUR 45,000; two factors that converted it into a highly limited and inaccessible watch. We knew back then that this watch was a showcase piece to announce the brand’s new calibre, the Hi-Beat automatic 9SA5.? With a revolutionary geometry for its escapement, t
Introducing The Fully Customizable Norqain Wild One of 1
A high-tech, rugged, all-terrain sports watch made of an innovative carbon fibre composite material, the Norqain Wild One (launched in 2022) was an important step in the development of the young, independent, family-owned watchmaking brand. Its elaborate design presents ample opportunity for personalization. Norqain now introduces a fully customizable iteration of this model, incorporating gold for the first time. Utilizing a sleek 3D digital configurator, you can now design a watch that reflects your individuality and aligns with your personal preferences. Meet the Norqain Wild One of 1.While Norqain hasn’t pioneered the online watch configurator (examples have existed at Porsche Design, IWC or Armin Strom), it has pushed the envelope pretty far. According to the brand, the customization programme offers 3.5 million possible configurations. Crafting your own Wild One of 1 involves an 11-step process, starting with the selection of movement, with a choice between Kenissi or Selli
Vario World War I Trench Watch, Now Launching on Kickstarter
When you think of throwback military watches, the World War II era usually comes to mind. At the high end, there are watches like the Breguet Type XX, while Hanhart and many others offer more accessible counterparts. If you're looking for something super affordable that doesn't cut corners, Hamilton offers a wide range of Khaki field watches. Some go back to the mid-1930s, a time between the wars, like the Longines Avigation Watch Type A-7 1935, but few venture into the first war like Vario's World War I Trench Watch. Period correct styling with plenty of dial and strap options make this an intriguing proposition, now available on Kickstarter with affordable prices in tow. Today, we take a closer look at a watch that stands out from the crowd.backgroundThe dawn of men's wristwatches started in World War I when pocket watches proved to be too unwieldly in combat conditions. Time had to be immediately accessible while both hands were occupied, and a wrist-worn watch was the answer. These
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Duoface With Casa Fagliano Strap - Pre-SIHH 2018 (Specs & Price)
The Reverso… A classic among the classics. It is indeed such a watch, however, there’s nothing wrong with a good old classic watch and the Reverso proves it after almost 90 years of existence (its creation dates back 1931). Done in dozens of variations, Jaeger-LeCoultre introduces a new model as part of the Pre-SIHH 2018 collection: a Reverso Tribute Duoface elegantly dressed in pink gold?and combined with a superb leather strap done by Argentinian?bootmaker?Casa Fagliano.As said, the Reverso is a true classic, not to say an icon. Created in the early 1930s for Polo players who wanted to have the face of their watches protected during the games, the concept of the reversible case quickly gave ideas to watchmakers to bring something more. While on a normal version of the Reverso, the backside is often used to show a personalised engraving, Jaeger-LeCoultre also provided some mechanical content on this secondary side, creating a watch that can be worn on both faces. The?Jaege
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