Archive for the ‘Watch Industry’ Category

Four Cool and Dynamic Navy Watches

Saturday, September 3rd, 2011

Bell & Ross BR01 Airborne II watch

Bell & Ross BR01 Airborne II watch
Bell & Ross plays a part in the watch making field by it  superb technology, watch’s excellent performance doesn’t fear the harsh environmental challenges, which is regarded highly by watch fans and multinational military. BR01 Airborne is a works to pay a tribute to the American paratroops. During World War II, American paratroopers served as a very important role, they always face the crisis and the threat of death constantly. BR01 Airborne II watch’s steel case has a unique old-fashioned feel, this “rifle barrel” type grinding effect is processed by repeated friction, which makes each case becomes unique. Glass face has sharp tooth hour markers and is embellished with brown leather strap, which is very robust. As symbol of death, on the black dial, there’s a skull logo which is actually a shield of military personnel, expressing both the bold spirit of soldiers and forces always at risk of challenge. Dagger or sword-shaped pointer contains a taste of military design. The watch is in a limited edition of 999.

Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th watch

Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th watch
As military and civilian navigation precision timing instruments manufacturer, Zenith introduced this watch which reproduces the essence of Rainbow Flyback created for French Air Force in 1997, military watches’ specifications are far higher than the civilian watch, equipped with Automatic chronograph movement El Primero, 1 / 10 second jump second display and flyback function make this self-made chronograph take part in the military aviation and racing aviation field which pay attention to high performance and team cohesiveness. Curved sapphire crystal back is inspired by glass rotating window from the plane body which is to ensure celestial navigation. The watch is limited to 1969 pieces, to commemorate the advent of El Primero movement of 1969.

Hamilton Pioneer Autochrono Pioneer Automatic Chronograph

Hamilton Pioneer Autochrono Pioneer Automatic Chronograph
Hamilton’s most glorious page in history is undoubtedly the military career of World War II. During World War II, Hamilton stopped civilian production line and produced the military watches with all its effort, in a short three years, it produced 1 million chronographs for the U.S. and allied, soon afterwards, it although reduced the production, the military watch reflects the spirit of rugged powerful been integrated into the brand’s DNA. Pioneer Autochrono is copied the aviation watch of Britain’s Royal Air Force of 1940s and 1950s. Coin pattern, anti-magnetic soft iron, and snake eyes these new elements combine with the new H31 movement, endowing combat hero new life by the top Switzerland technology.

Breguet Type XXI titanium watch

Breguet Type XXI titanium watch
In 1950 Breguet designed XX type chronograph for the French naval air force, Type XXI’s inspiration is derived from this. Watch is just as the second counter and is installed minute counter at the center of the watch. Self-winding mechanical movement specially made for the aeronautics also has a reverse jump function, watch uses grade two titanium case for the first time, black painted rotating bezel, embossed numerals are a sign to pay a tribute to the Naval Air Force.

Annual Best Watch: Piaget, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc and IWC

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic

Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic
Function: 1270 self-winding movement, 18K white gold, hour, minute, second display, Tourbillion, sapphire crystal glass face, water resistance to 30 m.

Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time
Function: Cal.2460 WT self-winding movement, 18K rose gold, hour, minute, second display, world 37 time zones display, Geneva Seal, sapphire crystal glass face and case back, water resistance to 30 m.

Montblanc Villeret 1858 Tourbillon Bi-Cylindrique

Montblanc Villeret 1858 Tourbillon Bi-Cylindrique
Function: MB M65.63 self-winding movement, platinum material, hour, minute display, double cylinder balance spring tourbillion device, sapphire crystal glass face, water resistance to 30 m, limited to one piece.

IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days

IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Eight Days
Function: 59210 self-winding movement, 18K rose gold material, hour, minute and second display, date display, 8-day power reserve indication, sapphire crystal glass face and case back, waterproof of 30 m.

The Most Dynamic Watches

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Generally speaking, as a sports watch, timing is essential. Meanwhile, the sport watch also has a good waterproof function and some shock resistant function. To make athletes more comfortable when doing sport, many sport watches adopt “lightweight” design, for example choosing the titanium can reduce the weight of the watch. Based on this design, the sport watch is keen to use today’s popular rubber material in the choice of material. Rubber this material has a soft, lightweight, full brake and waterproof and sweat resistant these excellent features, more suitable for sports use. Many sports watch strap, case bezel, crown and other rubber parts are crafted. During exercise, the rubber can play a good buffer to protect the wrist hurt.

Seiko Sportura Honda F1 Team alarm chronograph

Seiko Sportura Honda F1 Team alarm chronograph

Movement: 7T62 alarm chronograph

Case: stainless steel + aluminum case

Dial: Carbon fiber dial

Strap: Rubber strap

Waterproof: 100 m

Price: 1158 dollars

Certina Championship Speedmaster watch

Certina Championship Speedmaster watch

Movement: ETA Valgranges A07.231 automatic winding chronograph movement

Case: stainless steel case, bezel speed, transparent bottom of the watch

Dial: black dial, white hands, red second hand

Strap: brown leather form, with folding clasp and double-snap closures

Size: 44 mm

Waterproof: 100 m

Price: 2483 dollars

Mido perfect 90th anniversary limited edition

Mido perfect 90th anniversary limited edition

Movement: ETA 2836-2 mechanical movement, chronometer

Case: Black PVD coated stainless steel case, screw-in crown, through the end of the watch back

Dial: carbon fiber dial, luminous material with polished pointer

Strap: alligator leather strap with folding clasp

Size: 42 mm

Waterproof: 100 m

Price: 1693 dollars

Baume & Mercier Riviera large size watch

Baume & Mercier Riviera large size watch

Movement: Automatic winding chronograph movement

Case: dodecagon polished stainless steel case, titanium bezel, bezel and case back through the end of the four screws, black PVD coated stainless steel screws

Dial: black dial, Roman numerals, ultra-bright

Five Luxurious Men Watches in 2011

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Patek Philippe 5159R perpetual calendar watch

Patek Philippe 5159R perpetual calendar watch
Technical parameters:
Movement: automatic winding, Patek Philippe 324SQR type of movement, 30 Ruby, the traverse 21 600 times / hour.

Function: hour, minute, central second time; with a jump back to the date, day, month, moon phase and transformation-year calendar.

Case: rose gold, diameter 38 mm, thickness 11.8 mm; sapphire crystal; surface of the transparent case back.

Strap: crocodile leather, folding clasp.

Price: RMB543100

Patek Philippe was founded in 1839, Patek Philippe is the only one Swiss existing independent watch manufacturer operated entirely by the family. Patek Philippe has always paid attention to watch shape design and production processes, watch processes are completed in Geneva, is the world’s only one brand’s all movements awarded “Geneva Seal.”

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine Retrograde watch

Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine Retrograde watch
Technical parameters:
Movement: Automatic winding, 2460R31R7-based movement; 27 rubies; pendulum frequency 28,800 times / hour.

Function: hour, minute; date and week (retrograde).

Case: Platinum; sapphire crystal; case-back viewing window.

Strap: alligator

Price: RMB289500

Vacheron Constantin was founded in 1775, Vacheron Constantin has 250 years history, is one of the world’s oldest and longest famous watch brands. Founder Jean-Marc Vacheron was a profound writer. Vacheron Constantin is known as the nobility of art, the Swiss watch industry has been playing a key role.

Girard Perregaux 1966 perpetual calendar watch

Girard Perregaux 1966 perpetual calendar watch
Technical parameters:
Movement: Automatic winding, GP033M0-39-based movement; 27 rubies, swing frequency 28,800 times / hour; power reserve 48 hours. Functions: hours, minutes, central second time; calendar, week, month, moon phase display.

Case: Palladium; sapphire crystal, transparent case back.

Strap: leather, pin buckle.

Price: RMB152200

Girard Perregaux’s founder JF Bautte produced his first watch in 1791. In 1854, Girard-Perregaux was born. To the early 20th century, Girard-Perregaux’s popularity continues to expand. In 1930, when the watch sales volume exceeds the pocket watch sales, 50 years ago Girard-Perregaux has set the development strategy of the watch which is proved to be correct. In 1998, Girard-Perregaux established branches in Japan, and has a watch selected in Japan’s “best watch.” In 2000, Girard Perregaux has established branches in the United States.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph
Technical parameters:
Movement: Automatic winding, AP2385-based movement; 37 rubies, the traverse 21 600 times / hour.

Function: hour, minute and second hands; time, calendar.

Case: stainless steel; bezel with eight screws arc arranged platinum; sapphire crystal; fastening down crown and trigger buttons; 50 meters waterproof.

Bracelet: Stainless steel; double folding clasp.

Price: RMB130200

Audemars Piguet  1875, Jules-Louis Audemars and his friend Edward – Augustine Stephen and Edward-Auguste Piguet jointly created the Audemars Piguet. In 1972, Audemars Piguet launched a full stainless steel material of high-end sports watch series, “Royal Oak,” becoming a classic in watch industry. Audemars Piguet company set up a watch school in Switzerland, and each apprentice must complete a four-year school curriculum in order to obtain qualified watchmaker. Also, after 1 to 2 years of training, in order to manufacture ultra-thin movement, and to start manufacture of complex movements before, need 10 years training.

IWC Aquatimer watch

IWC Aquatimer watch
Technical parameters:

Movement: Automatic winding, IWC30110-based movement; 21 rubies, swing frequency 28,800 times / hour.

Function: hour, minute, center seconds; date; after needle shows the depth of measurement of mechanical measuring depth of 50 meters.

Case: stainless steel; sapphire crystal; waterproof to 120 meters.

Strap: rubber pins.

Price: RMB110900

IWC was founded in 1868, the IWC a “mechanical experts” said, and each IWC watch 28 times to go through independent testing. Founder of the American Florentine A Jones. In the early 20th century, IWC in Germany, Austria and other places significantly increase in sales. Today, the IWC in more than 700 sales points worldwide, the products are mainly exported to the Far East, Switzerland and Germany.

Enamel Ladies Watch in Summer 2011: Van Cleef & Arpels Les Voyages Extraordinaires

Friday, August 26th, 2011

Van Cleef & Arpels Les Voyages Extraordinaires watch is made from comprehensive techniques, using two or more enamel craft. In addition to commonly used around the fill method and filigree method these relatively simple techniques, under the auspices of the Dominique Baron, Van Cleef & Arpels enamel dial almost adopts all the known techniques, which are more advanced in the industry including the techniques of enamel, transparent stained glass method, gray-painted and gold paint method.

Van Cleef & Arpels Les Voyages Extraordinaires watch


Van Cleef & Arpels Les Voyages Extraordinaires watch

Ladies Watch in Summer 2011: Chanel J12 Chromatic

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Chanel J12 Chromatic watch

Chanel J12 Chromatic watch

Titanium ceramic watch combining titanium and high-tech precise ceramic is the latest technology!

Basel World 2011, there is a shiny star in Chanel’ booth: J12 Chromatic watch. As a classic watch series of Chanel, J12, but a classic model which creates the myth of sales. This Chromatic watch not only inherits J12’s classic design style, but also once again improves the high-tech precision ceramic craft – combining titanium with high-tech precision ceramic, resulting in an enhanced version of “titanium ceramic” new material, high-tech precision ceramic titanium is 20% lighter and 25% harder than the original high-tech ceramic, so it is lighter and harder. Silver grey high-tech precision ceramic is not just simple ceramic texture, new material with a duality of color, ambient light changes color with a hint of color and turned light.

Movement: 33 mm quartz movement; 38 and 41 mm automatic winding movement
Case: silver high-tech precision ceramic

Bezel: mosaic 53 diamonds total weight 0.96 kt

Diameter: 33mm (38mm, 41mm)

Waterproof: 50 meters depth

Ladies Watch in Summer 2011: Boucheron MEC Jungle Chameleon

Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011

Boucheron MEC Jungle Chameleon watch

Boucheron MEC Jungle Chameleon watch

From front side, there is a three-dimensional chameleon decoration, from the back, there is a chameleon-shaped pendulum, both echo with each other. Leaf motif on the dial is beautiful and generous. A picture of motion and rest pleases our eyes and ears.

There were endless movies to reproduce the scene of Europe classical palace; complicated hair ornaments, heavy jewelry, white lace and trippingly flying skirt have already become a first-class aphrodisiac to stimulate modern people. Luxurious eclectic palace decoration captures the public; fans naturally don’t miss every opportunity to wear them, just as the palace style watches. Most suitable match with this style nothing is better than the golden and brown color dress, only that spacious color space can make female watch’s luxury pattern fully display. Ladies watch comes in bright color and is decorated various gemstones has effect on shining your skirt.

Five Top Classic Chronometer Mechanical Watches

Friday, August 19th, 2011

Experts in the classic chronometer

The following brands have a lot number of the chronometer watches, you can say they are confident in their skills and send a full range of movement to the chronometer certification. Anyway, speaking of fly, swatch chronometer, they must be one of them. If your mind off the mark, want to buy the real deal of good form, may wish to pick from among them a brand, will never regret it.

Mido Bruner chronometer men watch
Reference Price: 1387 dollars
Mido Bruner chronometer men watch
Mido watch is plain, simple and full of artistic temperament; Bruner is a classic chronometer watch, whose shape inspired from the landmark Chrysler Building in New York, combining art and watch in one, which is very practical. In terms of movement, it is equipped with chronometer mechanical movement, accurate time display, 40-hour power reserve; all can meet the daily challenges.

Breitling B01 World Time Chronometer chronograph
Reference Price: 13596 dollars
Breitling B01 World Time Chronometer chronograph
In 1999, Breitling’s full series watch movement has passed the COSC. Certification and became a 100% watchmaker to produce chronometer watch, so you choose any watch of this brand, which is insured and reliable. The new world time chronograph is very practical, no matter where, it can be quickly transferred to the local date, time, and also equipped with precision timing functions, the complexity of the movement is evident.

Omega Constellation coaxial "LOGO" dials chronometer watch
Reference Price: 6435 dollars
Omega Constellation coaxial “LOGO” dials chronometer watch
When speaking of chronometer, Omega has a large number. This Constellation coaxial only watch “LOGO dial” is a constellation watch that upgrades and is reproduced. It is equipped with the famous 2500 coaxial movement, which is one of the representative movements since the renovation. Another feature is the closely full paved Omega pattern on the silver dial, showing the brand style, the iconic claws is also polished and is very eye-catching.

Roger Dubuis Excalibur watch
Reference Price: 15161 dollars
Roger Dubuis Excalibur watch

Rolex SUBMARINER chronometer watch
Reference Price: 10774 dollars
Rolex SUBMARINER chronometer watch
Rolex now has the largest chronometer watch; every Oyster watch has passed the COSC. This Oyster Perpetual SUBMARINER watch can be on land, under the sea, all-powerful. Since its birth, Oyster Perpetual SUBMARINER watch has continuously improved its waterproof technology, from the initial 100 meters, 200 meters to reach the success of today’s 300 meters, fully confirmed Rolex watch’s excellence in the field of waterproof technology. In addition, Rolex uses stainless steel 904L, rather than the general 316L steel, the former is more resistant to external attacks.

Review of Professional Ultra-Thin Watches

Thursday, August 18th, 2011

When speaking of the expert of ultra-thin movement, must include the following names: Vacheron Constantin, Piaget, Blancpain, Patek Philippe. Each year one brand of them tries to reduce the thickness of the movement, less than 2 mm had come out, can you imagine? Less than 2 mm, load dozens, hundreds of parts, if not the master craft beautifully, how would have such harsh watch making skills? If you have no restrictions on the economy, shot several watch below estimates can be desirable.

Patek Philippe Ref.7180 watch

 

Patek Philippe Ref.7180 ultra-thin watch
Patek Philippe’s previous ultra-thin and skeleton watch attracted the PP watch fans attention, this year’s 7180 ultra-thin watch much cause great visual impact, hollow, carved, ultra-thin, complex features can packaged and whom, non-PP perfectly.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch


Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso ultra-thin watch
Early in the morning, Jaeger-LeCoultre has repeatedly put the ultra-thin thickness of the movement down to 1.85mm! This year is the 80 anniversary of Jaeger-LeCoultre flagship, the brand will launch a special ultra-thin reverso watch, the movement consists of 134 parts with a thickness of less than 3 mm, and iconic overturned dial itself is a great spectacle, rose gold 500 limited edition models, misses the chance!

Chopard LUC XP Tonneau watch


Chopard LUC XP Tonneau ultra-thin watch
Do not underestimate Chopin’s skills for the ultra-thin watch, it purely started to develop the elegant ultra-thin watches a long time ago, timeless. This year’s new L.U.C. XP Tonneau watch has a completely different perception: successful “thin” barrel case, slim body is very nice watch. L.U.C. Calibre 3.97 Automatic movement has a thickness of only 3.3 mm, providing a steady stream for watch energy, even more unusual is the shape of the same case and movement, fully compliant with the advanced watch making for the details of the stringent requirements.

Blancpain Villeret ultra-thin watch
Blancpain Villeret ultra-thin watch
Blancpain absolutely has rich experience to produce the ultra-thin watch. Villeret ultra-thin watch has already got the prize in Geneva Award; the entire watch line is pure, simple and beautiful. Self-winding movement has only more than 3 mm, and has landmark 100 hours power reserve, at the time regarded as the absolute super-topic of the watch.

Piaget Men's ultra-thin watch


Piaget Men’s ultra-thin watch
Many people will mention the jewelry watch of Piaget in advance when speaking of Piaget, actually this brand has long been a high-level experts in mechanical, not only to provide movement for the other brands, but continues to seek a breakthrough in their own movement. Ultra-thin watch has long been the brand’s flagship, this year will still release some new products, 40mm, diamond, rose gold, thin … … all the elements of Chinese consumers love.

Zenith Elite ultra-thin watch


Zenith Elite ultra-thin watch
Zenith Elite ultra-thin watch has always been reputable, because its all elements are favored by the Chinese consumers, 18K rose gold, 40mm dial size, super-automatic machine precision Elite681 core, while the low-key elegance. If you like thin sheet, and buy often wear a ultra-thin, it is really good!

Tissot Harbour watch


Tissot Harbour ultra-thin watch
Tissot Harbor watch, listening to the name you can probably guess it to be sold by form of couple watches, meaning “love of the harbor.” Its bezel is formed by the coin pattern, patchwork, decorated Roman numerals, and full of retro charm. The most unusual is equipped with automatic movement, in addition to thinness; the energy storage has reached 42 hours, very rare.

Bell & Ross BR 01 Professional Instrument ultra-thin watch

 

Bell & Ross BR 01 Professional Instrument ultra-thin watch
Bell & Ross ultra-thin ceramic watch is smaller than 46 mm classic BR 01 Professional Instrument watch, 39 mm watch body has only 6.8 mm thickness and weighs only 55 grams, extremely light, just the right proportion of lines, showing the metropolitan style vividly.

Summer Gift: Chanel J12 High-Tech Black Ceramic Automatic Watch

Monday, August 15th, 2011

Usable high-class leather and texture of leather strap watch is limited after all, while the long metallic bracelet can be changeable, water resistant, and sweat resistant in the material and appearance. A suitable bracelet can change the watch into cuff jewelry; as for the ancient style bracelet, it is also greatly enhances the traditional taste of vintage watch.

Chanel J12 high-tech ceramic automatic watch

Chanel J12 high-tech ceramic automatic watch
Brands which use high-tech ceramic is increasing each year. Though Chanel is not the earliest brand, it can be called the champion to make this material noble and fashionable. Especially the J12 series, even those who look down upon the high-end fashion watches are attracted by it. This first gold/ceramic watch of this series was created by the cooperation of top-class fashion brand and top-class watch brand. It uses C.3125 movement which comes from Audemars Piguet’s proud AP 3120 automatic movement, but changed by the manufacturer and more fit for the character of J12.