the A. Lange & Sohne Zeitwerk Date (Video, Specs, Price)
If you thought the original Zeitwerk was a wonderful time machine with no room for improvement, you haven't met Anthony de Haas, Director of Product Development for A. Lange & Sohne. The incorporation of a date complication might not sound like a very big deal, but when you discover the mind-bending solutions inside the newly designed movement, you won't be able to look at the Zeitwerk Date in the same way any longer. What’s usually considered a simple complication in a watch becomes a technical challenge here.Deceptively simple, extremely complexHowever, before we explore the technical solutions required to make the Zeitwerk Date, it's worth taking a quick look at the ingenious mechanics of the original Zeitwerk. The distinctive display of the Zeitwerk - with two large rectangular apertures in the centre of the dial, the signature time bridge spanning the length of the dial and dipping to embrace the small seconds counter and the AB/AUF power reserve indicator at the top 

A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Up Down - REVIEW with exclusive photos, price and specs - Monochrome Watches
Last year we had the distinct pleasure to review the A. Lange & Sohne Double Split; arguably the most beautiful chronograph movement on the market today. As a follow-up we're reviewing its little brother, the A. Lange & Sohne Datograph Up Down, that also has a stunning movement and features an added large date. The A. Lange & Sohne Datograph is one of the icons of modern watchmaking. And it has only been on the market since 1999! Let's find out what contributes to this almost instant success.This year it has been 15 years since the first generation Datograph was introduced, and two years ago, in 2012, the Dato (as it's lovingly referred to by collectors) was slightly redesigned. The Roman numerals have made place for baton hour markers, the case has been enlarged from 39mm to 41mm, and it now offers 60 hours of autonomy when fully wound (that's 24 hours more than on the previous generation.) Although the visual changes might seem almost insignificant, the new generation Dat

The Tudor Pelagos 39 (Opinion, Specs & Price)
About a month ago, Tudor dropped a new edition of what is its most hardcore dive watch to date: the Pelagos. First released in 2012, this 42mm titanium watch was designed for action with its 500m WR and helium valve, its ultra-focused design and the use of lightweight, resistant and functional materials. It was followed by an evolution with a manufacture movement, then a rather funky LHD model and recently, a military-issued model, the FXD. All very instrumental tool watches… But now we have the Tudor Pelagos 39,? and since the dust has settled, I wanted to take a second look at the watch. I realised that this watch isn’t just a downsized model… Despite its familiar look, it actually has a rather different purpose.?The FactsLet’s not bother too much with this part. We’ve been there, done that already. The Tudor Pelagos 39 is, on paper at least, a reduced version of the classic Pelagos 42 with a less instrumental edge, or in different words, with a more urb

Montblanc Nicolas Rieussec Open Hometime - Monochrome Watches
Montblanc releases a new version of the Nicolas Rieussec Automatic Chronograph, after the different versions with manual wound movement were released in previous years. Let us introduce you to the new Nicolas Rieussec Open Hometime.?As announced earlier today, we present you a review of the new Rieussec Open Hometime. This is the new version of the Nicolas Rieussec Automatic Chronograph, which we reviewed last year. Ad - Scroll to continue with article The main new feature is the display of the hometime on a rotating disk. This way of displaying the second time zone is more suitable, because actually all other indicators are displayed by turning disks.?In order to make the new display of hometime possible, the movement has been changed, and is called caliber MB R210.?The dial has been opened up more, so more of the movement is revealed.From the back, looking thr

Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumiere - The rebirth of the brand & the introduction of a new complicated watch - Monochrome-Watches
Angelus had been a very influential manufacture for more than 125 years. Founded in 1891?by the brothers Albert and Gustav Stolz in Le Locle, it created deeply interesting watches and movements – that some are known to power the very first Panerai 8 days. Unfortunately the brand was lying dormant for more than 30 years and was only alive in collectors’ memories. However, in 2011, the well-known manufacture La Joux-Perret decided to re-launch the name and to recreate a collection of superb watches. The first one is now off the line. It’s named the?Angelus U10 Tourbillon Lumiere and it definitely deserves our interest.Brief history of AngelusIn 1891,?Brothers Albert and Gustav Stolz - distinguished watchmakers and former students of Henri Sandoz who was director of the Tavannes Watch Company - establish their Angelus watchmaking manufacture in Le Locle, Switzerland, a city world renowned for high-end watchmaking. They began with just a room on the Rue du Marais, modest