Results for Lange Pour le Mérite Series

First Look – The new King Seiko KS1969 Series, Reviving the Vintage King Seiko 45KCM

A name with great importance for the Japanese watchmaker, King Seiko was created in 1960 alongside Grand Seiko as the result of a competition to create the best, most accurate watch the Seikosha brand could manufacture. The internal rivalry will be beneficial to GS, while KS would fall into oblivion a few years later. In […]

First Look – Holthinrichs Launches the Signature Series, its new Entry-Level Model

One of the now well-established independent watchmakers of the Dutch scene, Holthinrichs has been from the earliest stages of its development focused on a rather unique feature; 3D-printed cases made in all sorts of materials (including steel, titanium, bronze or gold). Of course, there’s more to the brand than just that, including a strong design […]

Introducing – The De Rijke & Co. Amalfi Enamel Series Made with Illustrator Guy Allen

One of the rising stars of the young Dutch independent watchmaking scene, De Rijke & Co. Watches, founded by Laurens De Rijke, started as a fun project during a… vintage Vespa moped road trip through eastern Europe. From there, what was a side project turned into a more prolific indie watch brand with always a […]

Introducing: Ulysse Nardin Expands Its Sporty OPS Series With Two New Divers Crafted From Sustainable Materials

Joining the brand's 'Operations' capsule collection, the Net OPS and Skeleton X OPS divers bring an avant-garde approach to tactical watchmaking.

Just Because: A Few Words On Lange (And With Its CEO) As It Opens A New Salon In San Francisco

CEO Wilhelm Schmid gives us an update on the Glashutte manufacturer's retail strategy – and provides some insight on the newest Datograph.

The Evergreens – The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph, the First 25 Years

In the realm of chronographs in 1999, it was customary across the watchmaking industry to rely upon outsourced calibres. Rolex, for example, was still using a modified Zenith El Primero to power the Daytona, and Patek Philippe had yet to introduce its in-house chronograph (2005); Patek’s 1998 chronograph 5070 was built upon the Lemania 2310 […]

TAG Heuer and Kith Bring Back the Formula 1 Series 1

Hands-On: The Citizen Series 8 GMT

A premium take on a travel-ready Citizen with an integrated bracelet.

The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen” is a True Super Watch

Each year at Watches & Wonders, we see a handful of novelties that I think can fairly be described as Super Watches. These are the truly audacious creations that are, effectively, out of reach for all but that 1% of the 1% that has the coin and the inclination to buy into something incredibly niche, that’s incredibly expensive, that (honestly) might be years away from actually being produced and successfully delivered. The Grand Seiko Kodo, I think, is a good example of a Super Watch. It stopped everyone in their tracks, had an eye watering price point, and was the ultimate artistic and mechanical expression of the brand that made it. This year had a few Super Watch candidates (including another Kodo) but I think the winner walking away was a watch from A. Lange & Söhne that took the radical step of combining all the things people love about the brand into one watch. A Super Watch, if you will.  The Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon Honeygold “Lumen” was easily my favorite watch name to say aloud during the show. When someone would ask me what my favorite watch of the week was (a question you’re asked about fifty times per day, minimum) I’d reflexively say “Oh, the Lange,” and then continue, probably looking skyward while counting out the watch’s cumbersome title on my fingers, like a school kid figuring out a math problem, “the Datograph, perpetual, tourbillon, lumen,” (I’d always screw it up here) “in honeygold!” I’d be really proud of myself f...

This Is A. Lange & Söhne’s Most Mind-Blowing Datograph Yet

First Look – Round Two of Le Régulateur Louis Erard x atelier oï

Manuel Emch, the head of Louis Erard, is on a mission to democratise watchmaking. By inviting watchmakers, designers and artists to collaborate on different projects and offering traditional métiers d’art dials to a broader audience at accessible prices, Louis Erard fills a big gap in the watchmaking scene. Once again, the brand’s versatile Regulator watch […]

Citizen Super-Titanium Small Seconds NJ0180 Series

An introduction to the Citizen Super-Titanium Small Seconds watch with its familiar "Tsuyosa" design, new dial colors, and a titanium case.

Introducing – The Cool and Affordable Citizen Super-Titanium Small Seconds NJ0180 Series

While today Citizen is mostly known for its accessible (yet compelling) watches, it should be reminded that the Japanese brand has been one of the pioneers of the use of titanium in watchmaking. In 1970, Citizen was the first company to commercialize a watch made of titanium. Still relying on this expertise, which you’d certainly […]

Live from WWG24: new A. Lange & Söhne Datographs

For 2024, two new Datographs. The base chronograph in white gold and a chronograph perpetual calendar tourbillon in honey coloured gold.

Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Up/Down Limited Edition

Celebrating 25 years of the Datograph with a limited edition in white gold.

Breaking News: The White Gold Rolex 'Le Mans' Daytona Is Discontinued

Marking, perhaps, the shortest production run of any Rolex ever.

A. Lange & Söhne at Watches & Wonders 2024: All the Latest Releases

Fleming Series 1: A Superb New ‘Six-Eater’

The world is again another watch brand richer, as recently, US-based but Swiss-made brand Fleming launched its first collection.

The Petrolhead Corner – Nicknamed Goldfish, BMW Once Built A V16 Powered 7-Series Supersaloon

Today the Petrolhead Corner features a car that I have been wanting to write about for quite a while now, as it is equal parts stunning and bonkers. Built in the late 1980s, this barge-like BMW is a true one-off with a prototype engine in the front. But not just any engine, as it is a […]

First Look – The New Brellum Duobox Triple Calendar Moophase LE Chronometer

Established in 2016 by Sébastien Muller, a fourth-generation watchmaker, Brellum is an independent brand that employs a direct distribution model and offers exclusivity with only a few hundred pieces crafted each year, all COSC-certified chronometers. The Duobox, the brand’s inaugural collection, captured the hearts of enthusiasts with its timeless looks and competitive pricing, with several […]

First Look – A new chapter for HYT Watches, Coming Back with the Sleeker, Smaller T1 Series

HYT Watches burst onto the independent watchmaking scene in 2012 with a captivating concept, a truly unique vision and an idea that somehow was antinomic of a mechanical watch; displaying time with fluids. To achieve this, the brand imagined a high-tech micro-fluidic module driven by a mechanical movement. The idea is to use two immiscible […]

A Week On The Wrist: The Rolex Daytona Le Mans Ref. 126529LN

An owner's review of the end-all Rolex Daytona.

Hands-On: Gold And Titanium Meet With The 38mm ‘The Citizen’ LE – A Most Surprising Watch

Citizen does what it does best with this limited edition… and then it does some more.

One To Watch: Fleming’s 'Series 1' Brings Together Two Young Collectors, One Tennis Star, And A Cadre Of Swiss Industry Veterans For A New Independent

Based in the United States and built in Switzerland, Fleming is the culmination of years of passion from its founder, but with a plan to be in the industry for the long haul.

First Look – New American Indie Watchmaker Fleming Presents its First Watch, the Series 1 Launch Edition

The pandemic has opened the door to countless opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Thomas Fleming, an avid American watch collector, saw his dream of starting his own independent watch brand take shape during this time. To make this project a reality, Fleming brought together an impressive cast of Swiss partners, including renowned independent watchmaker Jean-François Mojon […]