Widely regarded as the most desirable wristwatch from A. Lange & Söhne, the original Tourbillon Pour le Mérite is also one of the brand's most historically important timepieces. But 20 years after its launch, what's the verdict on the Tourbillon Pour le Mérite as a watch? We take a detailed look at one to find out the answer.
The pursuit of constant force in a mechanical movement is as old as watchmaking, with many old solutions like the chain and fusee having been turned into new expressions of artisanal skill. But at the cutting edge true constant force escapements have emerged thanks to new materials.
A modern classic with practical feaftures, the IWC Portugieser Automatic 7-Days is now in its second generation, featuring a newly developed movement but retaining its distinctive aesthetics. And best of all, it still costs the same as before.
Typography is a minor but critical component of watch design that is often neglected; but the right font can work strikingly well, creating a whole that is greater than the sum of the parts.
Unveiled just earlier this year, the pink gold Lange Datograph Up/Down offers a striking contrast with its black dial, along with the exemplary L951 movement.