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Friday, August 14, 2026

The MoonSwatch MISSION TO THE SUN – SOLAR ECLIPSE Is Here

Once again, every MoonSwatch MISSION TO THE SUN - SOLAR ECLIPSE arrives in a 42 mm x 47.30 mm x 13.25 mm yellow BIOCERAMIC case.

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Up To Top-Tier Ecovacs Cleaning Robots Reach Low Prices for Target’s Floor Care Days

Target's Floor Care promotion is in its second week, and ECOVACS is going deep, with discounts of up to 60% on select SKUs.

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1800 To Release Only 50 Bottles Of The Colección Friedeberg

The Colección Friedeberg tequila a remarkable tribute to the late Pedro Friedeberg, who was an Italian-born Mexican surrealist and designer.

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Heart Aerospace Completes Test Flight Of The X1 Demonstrator

The goal of the X1 demonstrator is to pave the way for the ES-30 -- a hybrid electric model that can service a little over 30 passengers.

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Hidden Watch Gems: A. Lange & Söhne’s Other Standout Pieces

Since the brand was founded in 1845 and relaunched in 1990, A. Lange & Söhne has grown to span six core collections – the Lange 1, Saxonia, 1815, Richard Lange, Zeitwerk, and Odysseus – each with exceptional references that embody the superior qualities of the collection’s ethos and design language. This year, the manufacture has had a spectacular Watches and Wonders with the unveiling of the Lange 1 Tourbillon Perpetual Calendar “Lumen” and the Saxonia Annual Calendar; the former combines two high complications with a translucent dial to accentuate the intricacies of the movement’s components, whereas the latter packs a new movement into a compact case of 18k pink gold or white gold.

Richard Lange Tourbillon “Pour Le Mérite”

But the manufacture is replete with other treasures that exemplify its unique approach to high-end watchmaking – mechanical marvels that incorporate (and even combine) the most complex complications, an elevated style that infuses finesse with restraint, a harmonious aesthetic outstanding for its symmetry and elegance, and unparalleled levels of craftsmanship. Every watch is equipped with a manufacture movement that is built according to the brand’s uncompromising standards: made in-house, assembled twice, and finished by hand to an extraordinary level of quality.

From the 1815 collection, two expressions of the split-seconds chronograph demonstrate the adroitness of A. Lange & Söhne when it comes to executing this complication that is widely recognised as among the most difficult to realise, and one of the brand’s best-known accomplishments following the debut of its double split-seconds chronograph, the world-first Double Split, in 2004. The 1815 Rattrapante chronograph, which features two chronograph hands to record separate interval timings, is equipped with the manufacture movement L101.2, with two column wheels, and 58 hours of power reserve; the surprisingly slim 12.6mm profile belies the sophistication of the movement, and the dial adopts a vertically symmetric layout of its chronograph counters for a refreshing take on the convention of positioning them at 3 and 9 o’clock. And taking things up a notch is the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar, which adds a moonphase display, in addition to the titular calendar, and drives the triple-complication powerhouse with the 636-component calibre LL101.1.

One of only five models in the manufacture’s modern history to have borne the epithet denoting its status as a most technically accomplished reference, the Richard Lange Tourbillon “Pour Le Mérite” integrates a one-minute tourbillon with a stop-seconds mechanism into a fusée-and-chain transmission, to maintain constant power delivery to the movement as the mainspring unwinds and ensure high accuracy across the 36-hour power reserve; the system links the barrel via a chain to the cone-shaped fusée, whose varied diameters creates a variation in the force transmission, like how a bicycle’s different gears can affect how much effort is needed to pedal through different environments. And finally, the Datograph Perpetual merges a perpetual calendar with a flyback chronograph, the brand’s first exploration of this highly functional and practical pairing. Introduced in 1999, the Datograph was A. Lange & Söhne’s first flyback chronograph ever, and not just in its modern era. On top of being an exquisite example of a finely designed and crafted perpetual calendar chronograph, the Datograph Perpetual also illustrates A. Lange & Söhne’s thoughtful philosophy of visual balance and clarity, by centering the outsize date apertures and lowering the chronograph subdials to 4 and 8 o’clock.

This story was first seen as part of the WOW #84 Summer 2026 issue.

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Triumph Rocket 3 GT Storm: Class, Safety And Power In One Ride

To match its muscular stature, at the heart of every Rocket 3 GT Storm is a 2,458 cc, liquid-cooled, 12-valve, inline 3-cylinder engine.

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Exploring The Latest Luxury Watch Trends For Enthusiasts

Trends within the luxury watch world are constantly evolving. To an enthusiast, a watch is so much more than something to tell the time: they represent quality craftsmanship, exquisite design, a long history and, for some, a valuable investment. While classic designs remain popular and highly sought after, collectors today are embracing new trends as they continue to evolve, giving them plenty to get excited about whilst offering fresh inspiration for their next addition.

Even though trends may change, the appeal of high-quality, luxury watches never fades. From a growing interest in smaller styles and vintage-inspired designs to new sustainable materials and independent, less well-known brands, the latest trends offer plenty for collectors to explore.

We’ve seen in recent years big luxury watch brands constantly try to invent completely new designs, and it’s been fairly popular. However, what we’re now seeing, thanks to an increase in popularity in re-used, vintage fashion and interior design, is luxury brands increasingly looking to their archives for inspiration.

Brands like Rolex, Cartier and Omega have been releasing styles that have distinct nods to past styles. We’re seeing watches borrow patterns, colors and key design features from products designed decades in the past, with modern re-inventions and construction. This is particularly popular with collectors, as they may not be able to get the original vintage pieces but can still choose to own a small slice of a brand’s history with the vintage-inspired pieces.

The Secondary Market Becomes More Popular

Usually, luxury watch collectors or enthusiasts like to buy their products straight from brands or luxury watch dealers. There’s been this feeling of pride that comes with being able to get your hands on the latest release – but this approach is changing.

As demonstrated by the emergence of sites like Search the Watch Market, enthusiasts are increasingly turning to the secondary market for “like new” or “pre-owned” luxury watches. Why? Because collectors are beginning to understand that this is a smart way to make good watch investments. You can obtain watches that are no longer in production, or you can buy relatively new ones for less money. In either case, it presents long-term investment opportunities, but it’s also a way for collectors to complete their collections.

For too long, the luxury watch market has shunned the idea of second-hand purchases – but not anymore.

Smaller Thinner Watches Are More Desirable

Big oversized watches have dominated the market, including the luxury watch market, for years. After years of being the standout trend, smaller watches are now taking off. Buyers are deciding to opt for smaller faces and thinner-strapped models. Brands have followed suit and are now realising slimmed-down models of existing styles or creating whole new styles around the trend. At Watches and Wonders, the world’s leading watch trade show, tiny watches were seen everywhere, with most brands turning up with small watch designs, all under 30mm, to show to the public.

The appeal isn’t just about making the watches look and feel more delicate or feminine; plenty of the smaller sizes still had a rugged or chunky design. It’s more about making the watches more elegant and closer to the proportions of past designs and styles, leaning into the vintage style trend.

It isn’t just about how it looks, but smaller watches are more practical, which buyers and collectors seem to be favoring. Smaller watches are more comfortable to wear and also sit closer to the wrist, so they move around less. Whilst appealing to the trend, luxury brands are increasingly finding ways to make the watches smaller and thinner without sacrificing any performance, making them surprisingly technologically advanced.

Buyers Care More About Value Retention

For most collectors, there’s more to just buying luxury watches as keepsakes. They buy them as good future investments. But what most collectors are understanding more and more is that watch investments are much more nuanced. Rather than seeing watch investments as a good idea that will make them money in the future, collectors are becoming more interested in a watch’s value retention.

A luxury watch hasn’t got to go up a lot in value for it to be a financially attractive investment. A lot of buyers will still invest in something that keeps its value that you are able to wear and show off, whilst most things that get worn will only decrease in value – you just have to keep it in good condition.

Choosing the right luxury watch does matter if investors want it to retain or make money. Factors like brand reputation, rarity, condition and paperwork all matter significantly more to the future value of each watch than just how much you spend in the first place. So saying “buying a luxury watch is a good investment” is much too simplistic when you consider everything above.

Independent Watchmakers Seen As More Favorable

Whilst they still remain desirable, buyers are starting to look beyond the top luxury brands and are starting to favour smaller, lesser-known luxury brands. Collectors are becoming more interested in buying watches from independent brands rather than big names, who produced watches in far smaller quantities.

The appeal comes from a trend that’s being seen not just in watches but across fashion and even in interior design: people have a desire to be seen as more unique. It’s fairly simple: if you buy from a smaller, independent brand, someone else is far less likely to own, let alone be wearing, the same watch. Collectors also enjoy discovering new stylish watches from brands other than the obvious luxury names and being the one who’s copied.

While trends continue to influence designs and demand, the appeal of luxury watches shows no signs of slowing down. From smaller, more delicate designs and vintage-inspired pieces to investing in the work of independent watchmakers and understanding the nuances of watch investments, today’s trends demonstrate an interest in timeless design and an increased desire amongst collectors to expand their knowledge and look beyond familiar names. There has never been a more exciting time to be a watch collecting enthusiast.