I am compelled to restrain myself each time I embark on reviewing a watch from A. Lange Sohne. The brand is so deeply appealing almost universally to serious watch enthusiasts that it can become a daunting task to fully capture the entirety of any given model in a watch review. I will do my best to spend most of my time on the watch itself, which in this case is the A. Lange Sohne Lange 1 Moon Phase that debuted here in late 2016.I encourage you to reference the article above, as our David Br [...]

High on my list of favorite watches from Baselworld 2016 is the Oris Divers Sixty-Five 42mm (aka Sixty-Five 42). Sharing a few common traits with the previous smash-hit Divers Sixty-Five, this new 42mm model is a bit bigger and has an entirely different dial, with a more traditional dive watch layout and a lovely gradated blue coloring.While you can see my full review of the Sixty-Five here, it can be summarized as a watch that, whether diving, relaxing by the pool, or otherwise, I rather liked. [...]

The Montblanc 1858 Split-Second Chronograph has fascinated me since its release back in 2019, and just released is this new limited-edition model in a brand new Lime Gold case. Lime Gold is an alloy composed of 18k gold, silver, and iron that results in a subtly faded tone that has hints of yellowish-green. Limited to just 18 pieces, the 1858 Split-Second Chronograph in lime gold is the latest creation from Montblancs Minerva factory that low-key produces movements on par with the finest from br [...]

In 2017, Bell Ross did something unusual by launching its first square dive watch -?the BR 03-92 Diver. Public opinion was generally mixed but I was, and still am, very fond of that watch. I thought that it managed to cleverly integrate dive-watch design elements in a way that still remained uniquely Bell Ross. Now, if you are the kind of person who likes black stealthy stuff, youll be happy to learn that Bell Ross is introducing a new matte black version of its dive watch with a full ceramic [...]

With the release of the new Patek Philippe ref. 5520P-001 Alarm Travel Time watch, one of the industrys shining lights has taken an unusually bold aesthetic step. In September last year, we reviewed the?Patek Philippe Calatrava Pilot Travel Time Ref. 5524R watch, which features twin pushers on the left-hand side of the case. Those pushers were striking, but the single crown in the traditional 3 oclock position means that the visual weight of the case lessens from left to right. This is a visual [...]

It is worth starting this article by reminding you that this Montblanc Meisterstuck Heritage Pulsograph watch is currently the most affordable model in the Montblanc Villeret collection that is produced at the former Minerva watch manufacture in Villeret. These watches represent Montblancs most prestigious horological products, and for the first time a Minerva movement is used outside of a strict Villeret model.The Montblanc Meisterstuck Heritage Pulsograph is the flagship piece in the new Montb [...]

Last night, here in Baden-Baden, Germany, Harry Winston held a rather interesting event to launch the highly anticipated Harry Winston Opus 14 watch (debuted here where youll find most of the technical details). As a follow-up to the debut of the Opus 14, Id now like to go hands-on with the Harry Winston Opus 14 as well as talk a bit about the launch and what it means for Harry Winston in general. I also recommend listening to Foreigners song Jukebox Hero while reading this article which is e [...]

For many people, today July 20th, 2012 is another Batman day as the latest movie hits theaters. The third Chris Nolan Batman movie opens and brands are eager to capitalize on Bat-fever. In the The Dark Knight Rises Bruce Wayne (played by Christian Bale) wears a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Grande Date. I look forward to seeing if that is a noticeable detail. As a purchasable homage to the movie, Jaeger-LeCoultre has released a limited edition version of the Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931 watch ( [...]

Probably good that Panerai doesnt sell an FU watch in the western world as we are probably going to take it as a signal of their amusement that we are putting up with their prices. No, Panerai doesnt even care too much about the English speaking world for the time being. Richemont, and other luxury watch groups have their sights securely set on (primarily) China, and other parts of Asia, given the fact that the only excitement in watch sales to be seen now is coming from those regions of the wor [...]

Now isnt that pretty?? This is a special Milan Boutique edition of the newer Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin watch. The version with the limited heritage dial that is. According to Jaeger-LeCoultre in the 1930s red (among other bright colors) were very popular for wrist watch dials. This model has a bright red lacquered dial. I dont know whether it is limited and if it is only available at the JLC Milan boutique but it is a looker. Check out the vintage Reverso ad below as well.Grand [...]

One of the top releases that I personally could not wait to go hands-on with at?Baselworld 2015 was the?Omega Speedmaster White Side Of The Moon. I?am certainly not alone when I say I am a fan of the original 2013?Dark Side of the Moon (review here), and the somewhat lighter, more contrasty Grey Side of the Moon?made for?a most?welcome alternative. So when this, the White Side or rather, the Bright?Side, perhaps happened, we?wanted to see how it measured up against its more serious-looking eld [...]

I have gravitated towards very traditional chronographs since my earliest days collecting watches. Ill never forget walking into an Omega boutique and seeing my first Speedy Pro. That watch has been something thats stuck around in my orbit in one form or another for years. What I love about chronographs is the interaction with the timepiece; popping the top pusher just as you pour the boiling water into your Chemex, and then snapping all the hands back to zero after you inevitably forget to stop [...]

While the durable Casio G-Shock line has expanded over the years to include a galaxy of different designs, the squared-off form of the original 1983 model has been a cornerstone since its inception. In recent years, the Full Metal series has taken this shape in a more refined and upscale direction, reinventing the form in stainless steel with finishes like cherry red, yellow-gold tone, and laser-applied camouflage. Casios latest riff on the series adds a luxe and contemporary feel, interpreting [...]

The original IWC Fliegerchronograph Keramik Ref. 3705 performed like a true stealthy pilots watch: It flew right under the radar of watch enthusiasts the world over. After a few years of just 1,000 examples navigating the IWC catalogs, the 3705 disappeared on the horizons, only to now re-appear in the form of the IWC Pilots Watch Chronograph Edition Tribute To 3705. And thats the watch we have in for review for you today.What Was The IWC Reference 3705?The IWC Reference 3705 was IWCs first Pilot [...]

For 2015, Hublot has released a new ref. 504.QX.0110.LR version of its very interesting Tourbillon Cathedral Minute Repeater watch, this time as a limited edition in an all carbon fiber Classic Fusion case. Minute repeaters are becoming trendy again, as watch makers seek to wow luxury buyers with high-end timepieces that have functions they can see and hear. Minute repeaters are mechanisms that sound out the current time on demand when activating the system using a series of chimes. What separat [...]

Does the key of time hold the key to time? Depends on how you look at it. A few years ago Mathias Buttet created a weird watch movement capable of speeding up and slowing down time, and then automatically return the dial to the normal time. Poetically the movement had a lot of value, though practically it had next to none. What it did however do was offer a unique design opportunity to see how one might create a timepiece around this concept. This is the third try.The first watch to use this com [...]

Who needs a gold diving watch you ask? Well no one really needs one, but that isnt the point. The standard Bell Ross BR-02 is the active version of the serious diving watch line. The version in gold is the dressy-sexy version that alludes to deep diving, but is meant for more congenial activities.The Bell Ross BR-02 is the less known diving version of the wildly popular BR01 watch. In a similar size and character as the BR-01, BR-02 aims for the depths instead of the skies with an equally dire [...]

Many people dream of really thin mechanical watches. Ive even had people tell me how awesome it would be to have this ultra wafer-thin watches. For me the idea wasnt super appealing in theory, and then I finally got to experience some ultra thin mechanical watches and the desire turned on like a light a switch. Most thin mechanical watches are manually wound, which sort of defeats the point for me as what I really want are automatic watches.Piaget has always been a thin is in brand stressing br [...]

This is the Hublot watch for people who dont traditionally like Hublot. It is in the Classic Fusion collection and has a skeletonized tourbillon movement. To be honest, I sort of get a sense of glee when I post a picture of a Hublot watch on my wrist, share it on Instagram (), and people battle over whether it is wonderful or hideous in the comments. Whether they are beauties or beasts is really not the issue, but rather that this determination is so fantastically subjective. I like to see the o [...]

Just a few more days to enter for a chance to win the extra January/February giveaway watch. Enter here before midnight Pacific time February 9th, for a chance to win a cool Hamilton Khaki Field Titanium Auto watch with a retail value of $995.Note that due to sponsor guidelines the Hamilton giveaway is open to US participants only. There is also our other February giveaway here for a Traser Red Combat watch. [...]