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Put On A Happy Face

In a year draped in darkness, the watch industry is providing some much-needed colour.

Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Moon Phase Retrograde Date For The Collection Excellence Platine

Toe to tip platinum. Even the stitching.

Bring a Loupe: An Untouched Calatrava, A Gubelin Moon Phase, And A Double Signed Tudor Princess Oysterdate

And for those who asked for a JLC camera, here you go.

Introducing: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Day-Date Moon-Phase

Baumatic is back again in the complication game.

Introducing: The Baume & Mercier Clifton Moon-Phase Date

This Baumatic moon shines bright.

In-Depth: The Eerie Beauty Of The Apple Watch Solar Face, And The Anatomy Of Nightfall

Welcome to the Twilight Zone.

Introducing: The Vacheron Constantin Égérie Moon Phase Jewelry

Did someone say diamonds?

Hands-On: A. Lange & Söhne Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase 25th ‘Anniversary’

Last year was the 25th anniversary of A. Lange & Söhne’s modern-day revival in 1994, also the debut year of the iconic Lange 1. For the occasion, ten limited edition Lange 1 models were unveiled over the course of the year. The line-up ranged from the basic to the ultra complicated, but one of the standouts was a model in the middle of the spectrum – the Grand Lange 1 Moonphase “25th Anniversary”. Introduced in 2003, the Grand Lange 1 was essentially an upsized Lange 1, with a larger but slightly thinner case – and the same L901.0 movement found in the standard Lange 1. The result was an awkward, cramped dial with overlapping displays that abandoned the orderly asymmetry of the classic Lange 1 dial. Nine years later, the Grand Lange 1 movement was redesigned to create the cal. L095.1, which accommodated all of the indications on a dial with the correct proportions. A moon phase was added to the movement the following year, which increased its thickness slightly. The 25th anniversary edition is a second generation Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase with a subtle, beautiful twist – and one of the most appealing models from the anniversary line-up. Anniversary livery Though large, the watch is notably flat, giving it an elegant profile on the wrist. With a height of 9.4 mm, the white gold case is still thinner than that of the basic Lange 1, despite having the additional moon phase complication. The tripartite case construction has a brushed middle between the polish...

2010: De Bethune DB25QP, the first QP with 3D Moon Phase

Independent watchmaker De Bethune known for its avant garde aesthetic and exquisite finishing upped the ante in 2010 with the DB25 Quantième Perpétuel.

Armin Strom Gravity Equal Force: Looking Behind The Fresh, Funky Face (Video)

Armin Strom’s Gravity Equal Force, first seen at Dubai Watch Week 2019, is a brand-new watch that seeks to innovate with the help of historical inspiration and a healthy dose of research and development. Here The Watches TV goes behind the scenes to find out more about its innovative mechanics and modern good looks.

Face-Off: Seiko Credor Eichi II 7R14 vs. Grand Seiko Spring Drive 9R02

When it comes to finely-finished, time-only movements, the ultimate Seiko offerings are the Credor Eichi II and Grand Seiko Spring Drive 20th Anniversary. The Japanese equivalent of watches like the Akrivia Chronometre Contemporain and Philippe Dufour Simplicity, the pair are the work of the Micro Artist Studio and finished to the same magnificent level, broadly speaking. (The Grand Seiko 8 Day is of the same quality, but it is a much larger and more complex watch.) Because the movements, the 7R14 in the Eichi II and 9R02 in Grand Seiko SBGZ001 and SBGZ003, are fundamentally identical, comparing the finer details of the two – an enlightened, obsessive nitpicking – makes for some interesting conclusions. The 7R14 in the Eichi II (left) and the 9R02 of the Grand Seiko SBGZ001 The sampled are both finished examples that were purchased in stores, and not prototypes, so both are representative of their respective model and movement. Though both were made in the Seiko-Epson’s Micro Artist Studio, probably by the very same craftsmen, the Eichi II was produced in 2015, while the Grand Seiko SBGZ001 dates to 2019, which is the year of its launch, and is the property of Mark Cho, founder of menswear retailer The Armoury. Same but different Both movements share the same architecture and layout, with the key functional difference being the power reserve, in both duration and display. The Eichi II’s 7R14 has a single barrel and a 60-hour power reserve, indicated on a fan-sha...

Recommended Reading: Telling Time With A Traditional Clock Face May Be An Endangered Skill

Ok, boomer. But, like, what time is it?

The Watch Face: Dive Watch Dials

Delve into the history of dial design and the elements that make up some of the most famous watch faces of our time. In this part: dive watch dials.

Hands-On: The Zenith Defy Fusée Tourbillon Carbon

A sleek, modern take on two very traditional regulating systems.

Introducing: The A. Lange & Söhne Little Lange 1 Moon Phase '25th Anniversary'

It maybe small, but boy does it pack a punch.

Introducing: The Jaeger-LeCoultre Dazzling Rendez-Vous Moon

Because man doth not live by bread alone.

The Watch Face: Gilt Dials

Delve into the history of dial design and the elements that make up some of the most famous watch faces of our time. In this part: gilt dials.

The Watch Face: Numerals

Delve into the history of dial design and the elements that make up some of the most famous watch faces of our time. In part 3: numerals.

The Watch Face: Lume

Delve into the history of dial design and the elements that make up some of the most famous watch faces of our time. In part 2: Lume.

The Watch Face: Sector Dials

Delve into the history of dial design and the elements that make up some of the most famous watch faces of our time. In part 1: sector dials.

Review: A Familiar Face – The Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726/1A

Patek Philippe Nautilus Annual Calendar Ref. 5726/1A Patek Philippe is a high-end watch manufacturer synonymous with excellence. Two things it is famous for, among a myriad of other things, is the Nautilus sports watch and the annual calendar wristwatch. In 2016, Patek Philippe put two and two together and introduced the Nautilus Annual Calendar inRead More

The Collector’s View: Review of a Personal Grand Lange 1 Moon Phase

A. Lange & Söhne and moon phases. It's always A. Lange & Söhne and moon phases! Why do they do it so damn well? So much so that I had to get one for myself.

Leather Face

A thin disc of the finest hide and a high-tech watch – Berluti and Hublot take “fusion” full pelt.

In The Wild: A Meander Down The Thames with The Saxonia Moon Phase

Anda Rowland – Vice Chairman of Anderson & Sheppard