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5 Elegant and High-End Dress Watches of 2020 - Monochrome Watches
The dress watch, an accessory that every man needs is the simplest but most elegant type of watch. Refined, discreet, visually simple but mechanically satisfying, they are all about exclusive materials and finishing, balanced proportions and luxurious but not ostentatious appeal. As 2020 comes to an end, here's a selection of five of our favourite high-end dress watches of the year.A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Thin HoneygoldPart of a trilogy of watches presented to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Saxon brand, A. Lange & Sohne introduces the 1815 Thin Honeygold Homage to F.A. Lange, which is a brand new model in this collection – its movement has only been used in the Saxonia collection so far. This elegant ultra-thin 38mm dress watch comes in a limited edition of 175 pieces in Lange's exclusive Honeygold alloy, with a glossy white enamel dial – something rare at ALS, especially for time-only watches – and special finishes on its hand-wound movement, with its G
Talking To Pietro Tomajer, Co-Founder Of Indie Specialist Platform The Limited Edition
UK-based independent watchmaking specialist The Limited Edition is a place like no other. For almost 10 years now the online platform has been offering a mix of extensive knowledge, authorized dealerships and a curated collection of pre-owned watches of up-and-coming as well as established independent brands. Co-founder Pietro Tomajer: If watchmaking is here to stay, it's because of the artisanal watchmakers. Visionary artisans will prevent the industry from becoming an anachronistic phenomenon.'The Kudoke x The Limited Edition collaboration released in 2022.Education is key on The Limited Edition platform. But you won't find too many limited editions, funnily enough. CEO Pietro Tomajer: When we started, watch websites were only used for discounting, not for real education, apart from some blogs like MONOCHROME Watches and Hodinkee. But when you were looking to buy a watch, you would really only find online dealers that were trying to offer you a better price than their competition on
It's that time again - Vote for TimeZone Watch of the Year 2011 - Monochrome Watches
Yes it’s that time again, we can vote for the TimeZone Watch of the Year! Every member of watch forum TimeZone can vote for one of the six preselected finalists.?Last year the Jaeger-LeCoultre?Duometrea Quantieme Lunaire was elected as TimeZone Watch of the Year 2011. The line-up is mighty impressive again this year and we’re very curious to find out who will win.?The finalist that receives the most votes by noon GMT on February 27, 2012 will be the 2011 TimeZone Watch of the Year. Ad - Scroll to continue with article On this page at TimeZone you can read about the finalists, so you can prepare yourself for voting. The A. Lange und Sohne Richard Lange Tourbillon Pour le Merite is a magnificent piece of horology and so is the Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Chronograph. Less complicated but equally impressive and beautiful are the Jaeger LeCoultre R
Weekly Watch Photo - Panerai 1950 makes me thirsty - Monochrome Watches
Last week the Weekly Watch Photo was introduced, so here is a new one. Seeing this beautiful photo made my thirsty! Martin Wilmsen is a photographer and Panerai enthusiast. He combines both passion and shares this through his blog called?Panerai Wristwatch Photo. By the photos you can tell Martin is a great photographer and is seriously infected with the Panerai bug. Do check out his blog for the beautiful Panerai photos and for some excellent tips on watch photography! Ad - Scroll to continue with article Here is the photo that made a huge impression on me and is the Monochrome Weekly Watch Photo!Panerai Wristwatch Photo blog by Martin Wilmsen
Baselworld 2019 - TAG Heuer Autavia Isograph Chronometer with Carbon Hairspring (Specs & Price)
The name Autavia first appeared during the 1930s, on dashboard instruments made by Heuer. The name was born from the contraction of AUTomobile and AVIAtion. It would later be associated with racing chronographs and iconic watches made during the 1960s and 1970s. For Baselworld 2019, TAG Heuer is launching a new Autavia. Departing from tradition, the new Autavia Isograph Chronometer is not a chronograph but boasts some convincing arguments on the mechanical side.AutaviaMost watch enthusiasts are familiar with the TAG Heuer Carrera, one of the brand's most important historical models, however, it was the Autavia that was Jack Heuer's bread and butter during the 1960s, 1970s and even in the early 1980s. It was also the very first wristwatch that Jack Heuer, at the age of 30, created for the company. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The original Autavia was a da