The evolution of post-revival A. Lange & Söhne timepieces has been subtle yet palpable. While Lange watches possess a strong classical core, the illustrious German watch manufacture flirts with modern design frequently to attract younger clientele. Take for instance: this year’s biggest release so far – the Odysseus Chronograph – is a sports watch, with [...]

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Petermann-Bedat just released their new Ref. 2941 Monopusher Split-Seconds Chronograph Ref. 2941. We got our hands on the prototype, and here is our comprehensive review. New and reviewed: Petermann-Bedat Monopusher Split Seconds Chronograph The Petermann-Bedat Ref. 2941 Monopusher Split-Seconds Chronograph with Jumping Minute Counter will retail for CHF 243,000 before taxes. The Singapore retail is [...]

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Lange enriches its 1815 collection with a model extension – this time a revisit of the 1815 Rattrapante chronograph in platinum. Live photographs and hands-on commentary. Press Release information with hands-on commentary and live photographs in italics. New: A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Chronograph, now in platinum (live pics and hands-on) Currently the A. [...]

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Czapek extends their Antarctique line with a split seconds chronograph with the mechanism visible from the dial side. Here is the Antarctique Rattrapante. Press information with commentary in italics. Commentary We have been quite excited with the Czapek Antarctique line since it first appeared in 2020. Our hands-on comprehensive review of the Antarctique was enthusiastic. [...]

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The split seconds chronograph a rather special complication. The base chronograph is already more complicated than most think they are, perhaps because of it is quite common and can be quite inexpensive. But the split seconds, especially done in the “proper” way is master craft in the repertoire of a watchmaker. Much more complicated, and [...]

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A. Lange & Söhne Tourbograph Perpetual Honeygold “Homage to F. A. Lange” In 1845, Ferdinand Adolph Lange, only aged 30, opened his pocket watch atelier in the village of Glashütte, Saxony. Little did he know then that he had just laid the foundation for fine watchmaking in Germany. Fast forward to 2020, the brand that he [...]

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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Honeygold “Homage to F.A. Lange” It’s not everyday that you get to celebrate a milestone. In 2020, A. Lange & Söhne celebrated 175 years since its founding in 1845. In spite of the trials and tribulations that came with the year 2020, the Saxon brand put forth a great [...]

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For the 175 years of watchmaking in Saxony, A. Lange & Söhne presents a special edition “Homage to F. A. Lange” of 3 new models to the 1815 family – all in honey gold and special decorations on the movement and dials dedicated to Ferdinand Adolph Lange in establishing the manufactory in 1815. The three [...]

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This week we review a watch from my personal collection, the IWC 3751 – Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Rattrapante in platinum. IWC 3751 Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Rattrapante The watch is the 10th year anniversary re-edition to the original 1985 Da Vinci Perpetual Calendar Chronograph 3750. IWC 3750 was produced during a major [...]

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Split seconds chronographs are high complications. Many respected watchmakers consider a well designed, well adjusted and tuned split seconds chronograph to be far higher degree of difficulty than the tourbillon. The precision in which the mechanism must work harmoniously together is mind boggling. But often they are neglected by collectors in favour of other complications. [...]

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The F.P. Journe Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante was announced in SIHH 2018. It stood out for several reasons, one being that it is offered at an amazing (low) price, especially after the model debuted as a piece unique in Only Watch 2017 at more than CHF 1million. Here we bring you the hands-on, analytical review, and [...]

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If you took Science lessons when you were young, the word “double helix” as DNA strands from biology class would sound familiar to you. “Doppel Felix” does not only strike a chord, but also has – as the name of the model suggests – the DNA of Felix, which was the starting point of the [...]

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A. Lange & Söhne Triple Split A. Lange & Söhne, one of today’s leaders in fine watchmaking, has once again impressed by presenting a world-beating timepiece at the annual Salon de la International Haute Horlogerie (SIHH). This timepiece is none other than the epic Triple Split. The watch looks like a typical Lange chronograph, yet [...]

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Frank’s Top 3 From SIHH 2018 Just like that, the most important watch fair of the year is over. Is there any point for us watch lovers to go on living? Fortunately, there is, as I’m sure plenty of surprises await us in the months to come. But while the memories of SIHH 2018 remain [...]

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The F.P. Journe lineSport collection broadens once again with the new Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante, available in 3 versions: platinum PT950, 18 K red gold, and grade 5 titanium. F.P. Journe Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante A 44 mm diameter and 12 mm thick case encloses the new monopusher split second chronograph movement with a big date display, [...]

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As a watchmaker, Breitling is most recognised for its connection to aviation and their production of aviation-related chronographs. For Baselworld 2017, Breitling solidifies its watchmaking reputation for chronographs with its own split-seconds chronograph movement in the new Breitling Navitimer Rattrapante. The split-seconds chronograph used to be on par with the manufacture of minute repeaters until [...]

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Each year for SIHH, it is Lange tradition to debut a timepiece of monumental complexity as the star novelty. Last year it was the Datograph Perpetual Tourbillon – a perpetual calendar chronograph with a tourbillon regulator – and the year before that, the Zeitwerk Minute Repeater, a decimal minute repeater that also features instantaneous jumping hours/minutes discs [...]

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The first and arguably most important watch fair of the year is over but the dust has barely settled. This was not only my maiden trip to SIHH but also to Switzerland and as you can imagine, it was an exciting experience for me. As per Deployant tradition, I am here to present to you [...]

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For SIHH 2017 A. Lange & Sohne unveiled a new Tourbograph Perpetual “Pour le Mérite”. The fifth watch to join the “Pour le Mérite” line, a series which is emblematic of A. Lange & Sohne’s pinnacle of watchmaking skills, the series is best know for its fusée-and-chain transmission. This time, the Tourbograph Perpetual “Pour le Mérite” is equipped [...]

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The split seconds chronograph is one of the master crafts within the repertoire of a watchmaker. It is more complex than a standard chronograph, and many testify that it is more virtuoso to make and adjust than a tourbillon. Also known as the rattrapante (French: to catch up), or Doppel Chronograph (German: double chronograph), the [...]

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