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A Shared Attention to (Auto) Details, Part 7

Discover more of those automotive design details that watch lovers will adore.
By Nate Chapnick
The Garage

Considered Opinion: The Big and the Small Game of F1 Watch Sponsorships

We are about mid-season in the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship races; time to check in on the current state of teams and drivers – and the state of the competition’s ongoing “watch wars.”
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

A Shared Attention to (Auto) Details, Part 6

Once again, Watchonista uncovers those small automotive design details that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, especially for watch lovers with an eye for detail.
By Nate Chapnick
The Garage

Exclusive Video: A. Lange & Söhne Highlights from the 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

As a relative newcomer to the classic car concours world, my trip to the season-opening event in sunny Italy last week was full of thrilling twists and turns. In more ways than you might expect, as you will see.
By Ash Longet
The Garage

A. Lange & Söhne Celebrates Its 15-Year Partnership with the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

The Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on Lake Como in Italy is next weekend, which means classic car concours time is, once again, upon us. Fortunately, A. Lange & Söhne has returned to stake its claim on the intriguing intersection of haute horology and classic automotive craftsmanship and beauty. And this season-opening show may hold a surprise or two, particularly for watch fans.
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

Breitling Is Off to the Races with Aston Martin

The watchmaker’s newly announced partnership with the British carmaker and its F1 team certainly feels like a natural collaboration. That said, if the first timepiece debuted under the arrangement is any indication, exploring those natural affinities could get very deep, very fast.
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

Race Recap: The Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona

Last weekend’s 64th running of the legendary 24-hour endurance race will go down in the books as a perfectly emblematic version of a motorsports spectacle that equally tested the skills of the drivers and the machines. And watchmaker Rolex has been the race’s title sponsor since 1992.
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

Heavy Metal Lust: The New Infiniti QX80 Sport

The 2026 Infiniti QX80 Sport sheds the weight of its past, trading in old-school bulk and bling for a twin-turbocharged, stealth masterclass in living large.
By Nate Chapnick
The Garage

A Shared Attention to (Auto) Details, Part 5

Watchonista uncovers those small automotive design details that are guaranteed to surprise and delight, especially for watch lovers with an eye for detail.
By Nate Chapnick
The Garage

BMW’s Compact Grandest: Test Driving the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe

The fabled German automaker’s 2025 M235 xDrive Gran Coupe ticks all the performance boxes to prove that great things do come in small packages.
By Nate Chapnick
The Garage

A. Lange & Söhne Brings Two New Saxonia Thin Models to the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week

As the closing pinnacle of the watchmaker’s partnerships in the world of classic cars concours events, the recent Newport show offered a motherlode of automotive fascination to attendees, as well as a horological surprise – or two.
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

A. Lange & Söhne’s Guide to the Audrain Newport Concours & Motor Week

Next week, the watchmaker’s season of sponsored concours events culminates in Newport, Rhode Island, with the combination of one of the most enjoyable classic car events in the US and some more-than-likely surprises, providing the elements for a big finish
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

Photo Report: Touring the Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace with A. Lange & Söhne’s CEO Wilhelm Schmid

A VIP experience at the Concours of Elegance with the German Maison.
By Cait Bazemore
The Garage

A. Lange & Söhne’s Guide to the Regal Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace

The watchmaker’s season of classic cars continues in royal fashion at the upcoming Concours of Elegance Hampton Court Palace outside of London. And as courtly British style meets impressive collectible automobiles on the sculptured grounds, A. Lange & Söhne will have a few surprises up its sleeve for lucky attendees.
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

F1 Fever: A Watch-centric Summer Update

The connection between car racing and watchmaking has always been a particularly profound intersection. However, this year’s F1 season has pulled even more focus onto the powerful overlaps. With months still left to go for the competitions, here’s an update.
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

A. Lange & Söhne’s Guide to the Upcoming Concours of Elegance Germany

The next stop for the watchmaker’s dedicated partnerships with classic car events happens on the shores of Bavaria’s lovely Lake Tegernsee, so expect impeccable automotive examples, some Alpine fun, and a particularly special A. Lange & Söhne moment or two. Here is an insider guide on what not to miss!
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

A. Lange & Söhne Meets Like-Minded Enthusiasts in The Lounge by Watchonista

A new collaboration between Watchonista and A. Lange & Söhne not only adds profound intersectional content to Watchonista’s weekend lifestyle platform but also underscores the value the exquisite watchmaker attaches to connecting with timepiece aficionados across a variety of shared passions.
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

Frederique Constant’s Very British Classic Car Connection

The eyes of most classic car fans will light up at the very mention of former roadster maker Austin-Healey. Fortunately, a new capsule collection from Frederique Constant revs the engine on the golden age of free-spirited, open-air motoring – vintage UK-style.
By Mike Espindle
The Garage

Beyond the Grid: The F1 TAG Heuer Monaco Affair

To speak of TAG Heuer in Monaco is to speak of destiny and of a horological liaison so rich with nostalgia and high-octane sensuality that it requires something more than press releases and podiums to articulate – it needs theatre. And oh, what a performance they gave.
By Ash Longet
The Garage

Concorso Report: A. Lange & Söhne’s Highlights from the Villa d’Este Classic Car Event

As the watchmaker’s first classic car show partnership of the 2025 season, this annual event delivered its signature level of elegance and sophistication, along with some surprising moments for fans of rare autos and haute horology.
By Mike Espindle