Lang and Heyne

Schaffhausen/Geneva, April 14 th , 2026: IWC Schaffhausen introduces the Ingenieur Automatic 42 in dark olive green ceramic at Watches and Wonders in Geneva. This marks the first time that the Gérald Genta-derived integrated bracelet design is presented i

Swiss native architect Albert Frey. He significantly influenced the Palm Springs mid-century modernist architecture. In the second picture (taken by me last Saturday) you see the Aluminaire House from 1931 outside the Palm Springs Museum of Art. A fascina

At least there's that new " old" escapement. Don't get me wrong, it's undoubtedly a superbly crafted watch, but I think that it's just another 100k independent League player. Where are new ideas like that one by Marco Lang?

There's a new book out by Longines on their watches that participated in historical events such as owned by Albert Einstein or a famous pioneer aviator. I think there are a few excerpts from the book out on the internet. Looks like a great book that share

I had the enormous pleasure of meeting up with an enthusiast if Independent watchmaking, whom I’ve conversed with over the past 6 years online. We got to enjoy a couple of hours of horology geeking out and he had some stunning pieces to share. Amongst the

if i have no opportunity to obtain one, its uninteresting to me. i've met Marco, I like him, I have a King Johann which i love. this is nothing against Marco. but this fad of limited editions unavailable to all but a tiny group is actually offensive and d

If I had to have only one Lang and Heyne, it would be this one. Huge love for this one. Best, Nicolas

Called The Seven Spheres, and inspired by the alien contraption from the movie Contact. Here is the website explaining the project: https://www.marcolangwatches.com/en/the-seven-spheres/ Thoughts?

Exquisite is the word. Maybe deliciously outdated, too. But a watch full of charm, and be careful, the movement is a killer! A shot to let you see the decoration of the case: And the killer movement! Best, Nicolas

Sadly for me, it won’t be the Albert. Which when knowing the story behind it, who made it and why, means so much. The direction change is understandable given the ownership structure and management style. For me, fundamentally the shift from when Marco wa