Womens Watch Wednesday - A. Lange & Sohne Little Lange 1 Moon Phase Hands-On (Specs & Price)
It wouldn’t be fair of me to write this review without stating upfront that this brand is one of my all-time favourites for a host of reasons that run the gamut from history to craftsmanship and more. Still, I refused to let that cloud my judgment as I was wearing the Little Lange 1 Moon Phase watch, an elegant and slightly different conception of Haute-Horlogerie for Ladies.Background Ad - Scroll to continue with article A. Lange & Sohne is undeniably one of the premier German watch brands on the market today. With roots dating back to 1846, the brand's incredible watchmaking ended abruptly during World War II with the expropriation of the company by the government. It was not until after the collapse of the Berlin Wall in November 1989, that Walter A. Lange, the great-grandson of Ferdinand Adolf Lange, seized the opportunity to revive the German watc

Buying Guide - Some of the Best Luxury Sports Watches of 2020
We’ve said it already and we’ll say it again: the most active and sought-after category of watches for the last couple of years is, without a doubt, the ‘luxury sports watch’.? A category of watches defined by their mix of luxurious appeal, relatively robust cases and integrated bracelets or straps. Dominated for long by the pioneers of the genre – a style defined in 1972 by the Royal Oak, soon followed by the Nautilus, the Overseas and others – the market has expanded drastically of late following the high demand of iconic models. We’ve seen multiple releases in past years but 2020 has been more than prolific for the luxury sports watch with dozens of new models and several brands entering this market. Today, we’re listing some of the most striking luxury sports watches introduced in 2020, from accessible to ultra-high, from simple time-only to high complications, from classic to ultra-bold…?Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance

The Auction Hammer: Three Military W.W.W. watches from IWC and Record - Monochrome Watches
Next week Bonhams is going to put three military timepieces up for auction: two from International Watch Company (IWC) and one from a company with the name Record (see the catalog here). This trio belongs to a distinctive fellowship of military watches, created for the British Military under the auspices of the MoD, known to collectors as the Dirty Dozen (Buren, Cyma, Eterna, Grana, Jaeger LeCoultre, Lemania, Longines, IWC, Omega, Record, Timor and Vertex). We at Monochrome are quite intrigued by these fascinating timepieces, so what follows is an article regarding the W.W.W (Watch, Wrist, Waterproof) watches in general and the trio that will be on auction on May 20th, by Bonhams in London.Why people love & collect Military/Issued Timepieces?The drive to collect military timepieces are rooted deep within the psyche of the watch collector. As with most things, when it comes to collecting, there are some well-defined and objective reasons, and in parallel some intangible and highly s

2019 Rado Captain Cook Limited Edition 37mm (Specs & Price)
Following up on the 37mm Captain Cook vintage diver collection from 2017 (along with a contemporary 45mm version), Rado has released a 2019 limited edition that pushes the retro vibe even further. Most of what made the 2017 models so appealing returns, but the brand found inspiration from a vintage Captain Cook piece that had developed an eye-catching patina on the dial. The previous 2017 models had either a dark brown dial or one tailored to women featuring a silver dial with diamonds marking the hours (and a white ceramic bezel). This year only one model debuted and it's as close to an original as Mido could get without sacrificing modern expectations. Whether you prefer the slightly newer look of the 2017 release or aged aesthetic for 2019, if you want the closest thing to a 1962 original, this new model is the one to get. Let's take a closer look.BACKGROUNDRado was founded in 1917 as Schlup & Co. in Lengnau, Switzerland by brothers Fritz, Ernst and Werner Schlup. The humble ate

History of the Patek Philippe Calatrava Part 3 - Major Modern Models - Monochrome Watches
Today we conclude our three-part series on the Patek Philippe Calatrava with a look at the present-day models currently available from the brand. After reading Part. 1 (focussing on the very first model of the collection, the reference 96) and Part. 2 (the most important vintage models), I'm sure you will agree that the humble Calatrava is one of the most iconic dress watches of all time and has played a significant role in shaping the entire dress watch category. Incredibly, its underlying design has remained largely unchanged since its introduction in 1932, some 85 years ago. While it's true we've seen many variations over the years, the fundamentals have always remained the same, which is great news for vintage enthusiasts and new buyers alike.According to the official Patek Philippe website, there are 21 different Calatrava models currently available for men (this includes different metals and excludes complicated models), however, the “Calatrava” section on the PP webs