Introducing the A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia Boutique Edition, now with Grey Dial and back at 37mm (specs & price) - Monochrome-Watches
For Watches & Wonders 2015, A. Lange and Sohne adds two new models to their entry level watch, the Saxonia. This watch, even if not the hottest?of the collection (compared to the Datograph or the Zeitwerk) remains one of the best deals possible when it comes to elegant, discreet, dress-watches – even more since the new design introduced at the SIHH 2015. Previsouly available only with a classical sliver dial, the?A. Lange & Sohne Saxonia can now be ordered in a Boutique Edition with a dark grey dial – oh wait, there’s more… It’s back at 37mm.For 20 years now, the Saxonia had been the traditional offer from?A. Lange & Sohne, a timeless watch with a highly classical design and no other goal?than the most important one: displaying time with elegance. This collection was renewed during the 2015 edition of the SIHH, with a new design (for the hand-wound, the automatic and the dual time editions) and mainly smaller diameters, something we clearly app

A. Lange & Sohne Odysseus White Gold, Leather or Rubber Straps (Price)
Six months ago, in October 2019, A. Lange & Sohne unveiled the Odysseus, its first luxury steel sports watch. Unlike the icons that have dominated this segment for decades, the Odysseus struck out with its very own personality inciting mixed reactions. The Achilles’ heel of this watch, at least gauging by the comments of our readers, was the steel bracelet. Beautifully finished according to Lange's high standards and with an ingenious extension system, there was something about the bracelet that for many just didn't look quite right. Well, looks like the folks at Lange have been listening because today a new version of the Odysseus is launched in a white gold case with a grey dial and an integrated black rubber or leather strap. And what a difference it makes!The inaugural voyage of OdysseusIt shouldn't really come as a surprise; other luxury sports watches, like AP's Royal Oak of 1972, were originally met with conflicting responses. The Odysseus, launched on 24 October 2019

Style Guide - Bracelets for Men - Monochrome Watches
Our contributor GEO is not only one of the world’s most knowledgable experts on Cartier timepieces, he’s also an absolute fashionado and ultra stylish ‘dandy’. After he inspired me to write about the newly released Cartier Nail Bracelet, he now shares his knowledge about men’s bracelets and lists the coolest for you.?Bracelets for men have been around since ages.?At the time when the internet blogs weren’t around yet, around 1990,?there were different styles and habits in the various countries. Let me take you on a ‘trip’ to the different regions and their style of bracelets for men. Ad - Scroll to continue with article In Turkey and in the southern European countries like Italy, South of France and Spain,?men were very often seen with a gold bracelet, with small links, in the eighties. On the contrary, in the nort

TAG Heuer caliber 1887 - Monochrome Watches
TAG Heuer’s new caliber 1887 is already subject to discussion, only a few days after it’s release. Even TAG Heuer’s CEO J.C. Babin mingles in the discussion on the world’s biggest watch forum Watchuseek and weblog Calibre 11. December 2nd 2009 TAG Heuer released a new automatic chronograph, caliber 1887. According to the press release, calibre 1887 is the fifth movement designed 100% in-house by TAG Heuer. Heuer and later TAG Heuer have the name of being pioneers in the field of chronographs. This time however, they tried to make reality a bit better in their communication….TAG Heuer caliber 1887What’s the case? TAG Heuer states the new caliber 1887 is designed 100% in house. On Watchuseek pictures of a Seiko caliber 6S37?where posted, that look exactly like the new TAG Heuer caliber 1887. In response Fran?oise Bezzola, TAG Heuer’s?marketing director, says they TAG Heuer bought the exclusive rights from Seiko, to produce this movement in Europe

Introducing The Rado True Thinline x Great Gardens Of The World
Rado is renowned for its innovative use of high-tech ceramic and minimalist, contemporary design. Although we usually cover the sportier retro-inspired members of Rado's family on MONOCHROME, such as the Captain Cook and the Diastar, the brand also offers dressier more contemporary models like the Rado True Thinline. Introduced in 2011, this watch has an injected monobloc high-tech ceramic case construction that ensures a super-slim profile. Three new automatic models, with textured dials inspired by endangered plant species in partnership with the Great Gardens o the World organisation, join the True Thinline collection.Great Gardens of the World is a network of gardens across 20 countries. The partnership with Rado has resulted in a series of collections inspired by nature, designated with chapters and numbers. The latest trilogy marks Chapters 8 through 10, and all three watches share sleek, unisex 40mm high-tech ceramic monobloc cases with a thickness of 9mm. Ceramic is also used t