Hands-On - A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Annual Calendar (Specs & price)
Over the last few years, A. Lange & Sohne has been making its popular 1815 collection more of a focus, introducing several exceptional models, like the insane Tourbograph Perpetual Pour le Merite unveiled at SIHH 2017. While that model may have stolen the spotlight (and with good reason), today we're giving some much needed hands-on attention to another great watch presented by the brand at the show; the A. Lange & Sohne 1815 Annual Calendar, which is the brand’s most?accessible “complication watch”.Since being introduced in 2004, the 1815 series - which pays tribute to the birth year of company founder, Ferdinand A. Lange - has quickly grown to become one of Lange’s most popular collections. Originally viewed as a gateway to more complex models, such as the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon and the Double Split, it opened-up the brand to a slightly broader, (possibly younger) audience. These days however, it stands apart as its own legitimate collection wi

Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph - Tapping into the Retro Vibe - Monochrome Watches
When I think of Hamilton, either a Ventura or Khaki Field Mechanical immediately come to mind. The Swiss brand is much more than that, of course, with a wide collection of models that are among the best value propositions in the industry. Hamilton is also no stranger to quirky designs as the Ventura line attests, and fun ones like the Jazzmaster Regulator Cinema and Khaki Field Murph keep things interesting. I've never really associated the brand with chronographs, despite its solid history with them, but its recent Hamilton Intra-Matic 68 Chronograph definitely changed my mind.?Inspired by chronographs from their 1960s and 1970s portfolio, specifically the 1968 Chronograph A and B models with reversed panda dials (and 1970 Hamilton Chrono-Matic), the Intra-Matic 68 was a cool and mature throwback but unfortunately limited to 1,968 pieces (and they all sold out). The new Hamilton Intra-Matic Automatic Chronograph is a direct follow-up and maintains a lot of what made its predecessor sp

Hands-On: The Polo-and-Racquet-made Hublot Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic
Hublot has always been associated with the fusion of disparate materials, starting with Carlo Crocco's surprising cocktail of a gold case and rubber strap on board the flagship Classic Original. Hublot's latest watch dedicated to tennis legend Novak Djokovic takes the “art of fusion” to unimaginable levels and even slips in the much-desired sustainability card. The new Big Bang Unico is literally made from the very materials that have accompanied the Serbian ace on his warpath to secure 24 Grand Slam titles. Introducing the Big Bang Unico Novak Djokovic, the world's first watch made from the tennis player's used (and recycled) Lacoste polos and Head tennis racquets.Novak Djokovic, an Olympic gold medalist, tennis GOAT (Greatest of All Time) and holder of 24 Grand Slam singles titles, is one of the most exciting players today. Now working together, Hublot and Djokovic (who was associated with Seiko before) decided the watch had to have a sustainable component and be incredib

Visiting The Red Bull Racing Factory and the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 01 Red Bull Racing Special Edition (Photos, Specs and Price) - Monochrome Watches
For as long as I can remember, watch brands, and a few in particular, have been involved in Formula 1 motor sport. This is not surprising of course, in the fast-paced world of Formula 1, timing is everything. In recent times, one relationship has proven particularly fruitful: Red Bull Racing and Tag Heuer. Last?month we were invited to visit the Red Bull Racing factory in Milton Keynes, UK to see first-hand how a Formula 1 team operates and learn just how important its timing partner can really be.You don't have to be a watchnerd to know that the automotive and watchmaking worlds are inextricably linked. There are literally examples everywhere. Recent ones that spring to mind include; the Bell & Ross BR03-94 AeroGT Chrono, the Singer Track1 Chronograph and the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Sport Edition 50th Anniversary of Mercedes-AMG.?Back in the seventies there were of course the infamous Heuer watches, the Heuer Carrera, Heuer Monza, Heuer Monaco and Heuer Camaro. And yes, before y

Hands-on: The Mint Green Tissot PRX Powermatic 80
In 2021, Tissot introduced the PRX collection, a lineup that perfectly captured the essence of its 1970s inspiration with a barrel-shaped case, integrated bracelet, and quartz movement. A few months later, the design was reissued, featuring the Powermatic 80 movement. It quickly became clear that the series was perfectly in tune with the growing trend of integrated sports watches, and the Tissot PRX emerged as one of the Swatch Group brand’s biggest successes in recent years. Three years later, the collection continues to expand and now includes 35 and 40-mm models powered by quartz and Powermatic 80 automatic movements and 42-mm automatic chronographs, with a variety of dial colours that make the PRX such a compelling offer. This year, the mint green hue that previously adorned the quartz-powered PRX references made it to the PRX Powermatic 80 line in both 35mm and 40mm. We gladly share our impressions of the 40mm reference, which captures the summer vibes ideally - like the 202