Inspired by the vintage ref. 6087, the Historiques Cornes de Vache 1955 chronograph is amongst the first to feature the new calibre 1142, a heavily upgraded Lemania movement that Vacheron Constantin now makes in-house.
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.
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.