A. Lange & Sohne Triple Split Pink Gold Blue Dial (Price)
When it comes to chronographs, few brands can match the prowess of A. Lange & Sohne. I mean, who can rival an integrated triple rattrapante chronograph? It is, quite literally, one of the most complex chronograph movements available, capable of splitting hours, minutes and seconds when timing an event. The Double Split was already called the uber-Chronograph by some, and we pondered what to call the Triple Split. For 2021 the A. Lange & Sohne Triple Split receives the Midas touch with a luxurious pink gold case and a blue dial.?As we explained in detail in our review of the A. Lange & Sohne Triple Split when it was first presented, the core principle of every chronograph is based on a demand for functionality. The chronograph excelled in the field of racing, where calculating elapsed time to determine a winner was critical, but it was only useful for a single passage of time. The split-seconds (or rattrapante in French) allows for the tracking of multiple passages by adding

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 16204BC
Initially introduced in 2022 as part of the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the Royal Oak, the Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Openworked was first released in steel (reference 16204ST), featuring a steel-grey skeletonized movement and contrasting pink gold hands and indices. Following this, the watch was also made available in pink, yellow and white?gold cases. While the steel version is no longer available, the gold-cased references are not designated as limited anniversary editions, making them available based on production capacity. As such, they may be purchased directly from the brand but keep in mind; conditions apply.Though the coloured gold versions are undeniably striking - especially the pink gold variant with its contrasting openworked dark grey dial - it is the sleek white metal version of the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra-Thin Openworked that continues to captivate and excite. Thus, we felt it was time for another report on our experience w

Review: The Youthful Patek Philippe 5330G World Time Date
Patek Philippe’s World Time models have remained a timeless presence for over three-quarters of a century. Intriguingly, the concept and presentation have undergone little change since introducing the “cleverly designed watch for men with international interests,” as touted in an early advertisement for World Time 1415. Since the inception of the World Time complication, Patek Philippe has been on a quest to perfect its functionality, building upon an original 1930s invention by master watchmaker Louis Cottier. And 2024 signals a new era with a discreet world's first for such a watch A date that's linked to the local time. Let's have a closer look at the new, youthful Patek Philippe 5330G World Time.By the early 1950s, advancements allowed world time watches for the simultaneous and permanent reading of time across 24 time zones using an adjustable city disk and a 24-hour disk, as showcased by the reference 2523. In 2000, Patek Philippe introduced the Reference 5110,

The New Hermes H08 Collection (Hands-On, Price)
For Watches & Wonders 2021, Hermes launches the H08, a new men's collection with the brand's characteristic flair for creating enigmatic shapes. Designed as a versatile, all-terrain watch, the Hermes H08 is as sporty as it is sophisticated. Like so many watch collections at Hermes, the hand of the designer makes its mark. In this case, the hand behind the new H08 collection is that of Hermes' creative director Veronique Nichanian. Presented in a choice of three cases – titanium, black DLC-coated titanium and graphene with ceramic – the H08 is powered by an automatic manufacture movement made by Vaucher.Design, design, designThe Parisian saddle and harness atelier founded by Thierry Hermes in 1837 has grown to become one of France's most beloved luxury Maisons. Some would say that Hermes actually perfected the concept of luxury. Synonymous with silk scarves, Kelly bags, the colour orange, horses and the best quality leather in the world, Hermes added watches to mix over

Oris Big Crown ProPilot Okavango Air Rescue Limited Edition
Oris is no stranger to collaborations with environmental organisations of all sorts, as well as air rescue teams. The brand has also recently introduced special editions inspired by nature, playing on colours and textures to reflect the underlying partnership or the cause the brand is supporting with these limited editions. And the brand’s latest creation is no exception to the rule. With the new Oris Big Crown ProPilot Okavango Air Rescue Limited Edition, the brand marks the 10th anniversary of Botswana's aeromedical rescue organisation – Okavango Air Rescue – with a limited edition version of its modern pilot’s watch equipped with one very special dial.Founded in 2011 by Swiss entrepreneur Christian Gross and German-born Dr Misha S. Kruck, Okavango Air Rescue is an aeromedical rescue organisation located in Botswana to service a sparsely populated country with many remote communities. Each with their own speciality, they managed to make this rescue team a succ