Review: The A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Time Zone in Platinum
In 2020, after 15 years of production and many variations, the Lange 1 Time Zone received a highly anticipated update. It was introduced in three different versions: cases crafted from yellow gold (limited to 100), pink gold, and white gold, with champagne, argente and black dials, respectively. This new model came with a fresh calibre and featured a more organised and streamlined indication layout while retaining its fundamental design elements. This summer, A. Lange & Sohne introduced a platinum Lange 1 Time Zone version with a rhodium-coloured dial, prompting us to conduct a thorough review of what has to be called the traveller's stealth.BackgroundIn October next year, A. Lange & Sohne will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original Lange 1 watch’s introduction to the public (24 October 1994). In a concise span, this stunning timepiece became an instantly recognisable and coveted item, essentially becoming the face of A. Lange & Sohne and lending its name to a

First Look - Ferdinand Berthoud Chronometre FB1 now in Platinum (Specs & Price)
When Karl-Friedrich Scheufele (the co-owner of Chopard) embarked on resurrecting Ferdinand Berthoud, one of the greatest horologists of all times, his ambition was obviously not to release a servile replica of past glories. Distilling and recombining this unique legacy into a personal perspective, the contemporary watches bearing this illustrious name are singular. While displaying an obvious respect for the classics, the Ferdinand Berthoud FB1 is a modern take on this heritage. The result is truly exceptional, crafted and designed with exacting attention to details. The GPHG 2016 Aiguille d'Or award, one of the most (if not the most) meaningful industry accolades is no small achievement. After white and pink gold versions, Ferdinand Berthoud is now releasing a stunning platinum limited edition that premiered at Les Ambassadeurs, in Geneva.Ferdinand Berthoud - the revival of precision watchmaking Ad - Scroll to continue with article

SIHH 2016: Introducing the Montblanc Collection Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Pocket Watch 110 Years Edition - Monochrome Watches
Today we’re going to show you yet another spectacular piece that Montblanc created to celebrate their 110th anniversary. The brand with German roots and Swiss made timepieces shows?its?prowess in the world of high-end watches again. Yesterday we showed you one of the most affordable, if not THE most affordable, tourbillon watch in the world of high-end watches, the Montblanc 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim. Today we’re introducing the Montblanc Collection Villeret Tourbillon Cylindrique Pocket Watch 110 Years Edition. That’s right, a pocket watch, and it comes with a superb cylindrical balance spring inside its tourbillon, and it is limited to only eight pieces.For the third consecutive year, Montblanc impresses with technical feats and complications that used to be exclusive to the absolute high-end (price-wise) for reasonable prices. Take this year's 4810 ExoTourbillon Slim that we showed you yesterday, which is the most affordable tourbillon on the market today and has an

Bangalore Watch Company Cover Drive - Value Proposition Review
Themed watches are always fun and Bangalore Watch Company has made them a speciality in 2020. Earlier this year, we showed you the MACH 1 series that paid homage to India's MiG 21 Type 77, the country's first supersonic jet fighter. Many design elements on the dial, crown and case back were directly related to the MiG 21, and an updated design recently debuted as well with the Officer's Blue. The brand's latest themed watch is the Cover Drive, which honours India's most popular sport, cricket. Although unique and a bit specialized, it remains practical, stylish and well priced.?Bangalore Watch Company was founded by a husband and wife team in 2018, and both Nirupesh Joshi and Mercy Amalraj have worked to set a new standard of watchmaking in India. They didn't come from an industry background and both left successful careers in tech and consulting, but a passion for watches and business acumen led to a brand that truly represents the country. We've covered many themed watches here at Mo

Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendar 1942 & 1948 (Specs & Price)
The?Historiques collection by?Vacheron Constantin has already proffered up some stunning watches. When the brand goes vintage, it simply is the best of what they can do. Think about the American 1921 (more on that watch and a new version in a coming article) or the 1955 Cornes de Vache Chronograph. The same recipe of updated “vintage” is now applied to two rare 1940s watches with triple calendar complication in mind, in order to create the new?Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendar 1942 and 1948.The new “Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendar 1942” on the right and the 1940s reference 4240 that inspired them on the left Ad - Scroll to continue with article The 1940s Vacheron Constantin Triple Calendar Ref. 4240To understand the new?Vacheron Constantin Historiques Triple Calendar 1942 and 1948, we need to go back to the 1