Weekly Watch Photo - A. Lange & Sohne watches with a Moon Phase - Monochrome Watches
In the past 24 years, A. Lange & Sohne have grown from the remains of the Eastern Germany era, to become a major watch brand. In just 24 year, actually 20 since the first models were introduced, Lange has become synonym with prestigious Haute Horlogerie, mouth-watering chronographs and of course the iconic Lange 1. Calendar complication have been part of the collection, almost since the beginning, however just this year the German brand decided to put the spotlights on the moon phase complication with the introduction of the Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase?and the Richard Lange Perpetual Calendar “Terra Luna.”This year A. Lange & Sohne also celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Lange 1. An iconic timepiece?that gained popularity and respect from connoisseurs very fast. In just 20 years the Lange 1 has become the German equivalent of the Patek Philippe Calatrava – a watch that has been in production since 1932. In this Weekly Watch Photo installment we’re going

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked 16204ST Review
1972-2022. Yes, Audemars Piguet‘s most emblematic watch, and one of the most iconic watches of the entire industry, the Royal Oak, is celebrating its 50th anniversary – even though, looking at the watch, it doesn’t reveal its age. As you’ve come to expect, the brand will be using this jubilee as the occasion to revamp some of the models, introduce new in-house movements, launch special editions, etc. Well, we’re talking about an entire 50-year collection. Following the replacement of the Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin, with the new 16202ST we presented here, the brand has also announced a new Extra-Thin Openworked. Following the tradition established for the 40th anniversary of this watch, it’s time to discover the new steel?Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo Extra-Thin Openworked, a.k.a the 16204ST.?Openworked & Royal OakThe whole idea of an openworked movement on the Royal Oak is far from new. In fact, the Royal Oak collection has included more than 5

IWC expands its Pilot's Watch Mark XX with 4 new references
Just a couple of months ago we found out IWC had quietly introduced the new Pilot’s Watch Mark XX. No fanfare, no public announcement, no press releases, nothing. It just popped up on the website one day, out of the blue. And speaking of blue, that was one of the dial colours presented, alongside classical black. This time around, IWC brings us four new references to the Mark XX collection that up the versatility of this very classically styled pilot’s watch once more, with new strap and bracelet options to choose from!These new additions to the Pilot’s Watch Mark XX collection aren’t going to wow you with creativity or originality. It are typical pilot-style watches by IWC so you pretty much know what you’re getting upfront. However, the Mark XX range revealed some touch-ups beyond the overall design as it showcased new proportions, colours, and mechanics. All of them come in the solid 40mm wide steel case with 10.8mm in height, a simple knurled crown, a

In Review: The Porsche Design Monobloc Actuator 24H-Chronotimer - Monochrome Watches
Over the last few years, Porsche Design has come out with several interesting new models, like the stealth-looking Chronotimer Series 1 and the classically understated 1919 Globetimer. Both demonstrate Porsche Design's ongoing commitment to high-quality engineering, combined with pared back technical design. This trend continues in 2017, with the launch of the Monobloc Actuator 24H-Chronotimer, officially unveiled at Baselworld earlier this year. Join us as we review this remarkable new watch in-depth. ?When it comes to longevity in the luxury watch industry, innovation is the name of the game. It's not enough just to create nice looking watches, you must innovate to stay relevant, whether it be improvements to the internal mechanics, using new and exotic materials in the case and dial construction, or simply coming up with entirely new ways of doing things. Porsche Design has always understood this concept, which is why the company created the world's first ever titanium chronograph w

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