2010年11月29日星期一

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There we saw a try of watches awaiting Replica Omega mens watches final quality control assessment before being handed over to their new owners. Present were a few tourbillon pieces and a minute repeater (see below), which recounted the hours and minutes in a heavenly sound when played for us. They also build custom, one-off requests here, where your creativity (and deep pockets) will get you a watch built to your hearts content, a watch they will not reproduce for anyone else. Our guide flipped through catalogue of nearly 30 of these examples for buyers he kept anonymous. My experiences left me not much more familiar with Parmigiani's present collection, in fact I wasn't even shown current models. Rather, I was left with an impression of their brand, and the people behind it. It was clear that their goal was to communicate their ideals and dedication to being a true Swiss watch maker. An honest watch company is a theme I heard repeated, building watches to their own standards with each Replica Omega mens watches piece coming from within their own manufacturing arms. This is what their future marketing will be based upon, emphasizing the difference between saying "Swiss Made" and being "Swiss Made".Keep an eye out for the upcoming release of their entirely new Bugatti watch to coincide with the Pebble Beach unveiling of the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport in mid-August. I didn't get to see the watch so I can't speak to it specifically, but if their first Bugatti watch is any indication, we should be in for something extraordinary. Thanks for reading this week, be sure to check out my prior updates if you missed em.

My final day in Switzerland consisted of a drive from Montreux to Zurich for my return trip. While a drive of this nature might normally induce feelings of boredom and mild depression, driving through the heart of the Swiss watch industry is an experience in itself. Seeing buildings belonging to Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier and Zenith in such close proximity to one another gave perspective to Parmigiani's place within this world. It also served as a juxtaposition to Parmigiani's more intimate Replica Omega mens watches position with the smaller town of Fleurier. Their decision to build smaller facilities headquartered in this town, about 130km southwest of Basel, has yielded enormous benefits for the local economy and plays to their corporate position of sustainability. Locals here convey a great sense of pride in what they do, each taking on the role of brand ambassador to all that cross their path.Playing a large part in this pride is Parmigiani's restoration efforts, bringing many important pieces of Replica Omega mens watches horological history back to life. This part of their brand is still very much active, with projects in various stages of completion under the same roof as their dial manufacturing and repair facilities. This part of their identity is evident in the craftsmanship seen in their modern watches, something I had been exposed to a day earlier in the micro-parts production plant, Elwin. Also housed in this repair/restoration space (a floor lower) is their haute horology wing.

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The Tonda Replica Cartier mens watches HemispheresTwo Watches In OneA few weeks back, our very own Blake Buettner sat down with Jean-Marc Jacot, CEO of Parmigiani-Fleurier to talk about where he saw the Parmigiani brand in relation to the rest of the industry. He mentioned what he thinks is so unique about his mark of watches, and how honest his brand is. He tells us he thinks the Hemispheres watch (picture to the right) is one of the brand's most unique because it is a true two-timezone watch, allowing for independent adjustment of much more than just the hour, which has become standard practice in the industry. He also gives a Replica Cartier mens watches hint at the new Bugatti watches (which we'll be showing you soon enough!), as well as his insight into the life of Swatch Chairman Nicolas Hayek. For any fan of haute horology, and the Parmigiani-Fleurier brand in particular, this is a one-of-a-kind look into the mind behind the brand.

In the last few months weve written a bit about Parmigiani Fleurier - weve interviewed the CEO, shown you around their factory (see here for more) and, most recently introduced you to their gobsmackingly awesome Bugatti Super Sport. But with a retail of over $250,000 and a production of 200 we figure you Replica Cartier mens watches arent all going to rush out and buy one. So we thought wed share a more modest and offering from the haute horology brand. A watch that, dare we say it is a little more versatile and suitable for daily wear; think more ‘relaxed & elegant and a little less ‘fastest car in the world in styling. We really like the combo of the rose gold case, blued second hand and crown jewel, along Replica Cartier mens watches with the depth the guilloche dial and coin edge bezel add to this watch. This watch manages to strike just the right balance between classic and contemporary in our opinion. This Parmigiani Fleurier is available now for a very reasonable $5850.

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This watch is being sold for $1395, which is a Vacheron Constantin replica watches great price for a unique vintage diving watch in great condition.Click here for this mid-60s Hamilton Aqua-Date, the American diving watch.You may remember that back in May we showed you what is probably our favorite vintage Breitlingthe stainless steel Breitling Unitime Worldtime with the map dial. That particular mint example was snatched up a short time after our post (by one of our readers, no less!).Lucky for you, another stainless steel Worldtime will be up for consideration at the Antiquorum auction on September 15th. Although not as minty as the one we featured in May, it still would Vacheron Constantin replica watches look good on any globetrotters wrist. With a pre-sale estimate of $3,000-$5,000, this might be one lot worth watching, particularly when considering the cost and rarity of comparable watches with a true worldtimer complication. We really don't see these for sale very often. For more information, click here.

The last watch we featured was a Glashutte pilot's watch made in Germany, the watch we are featuring today is a diving watch made in America. If it's American, it's got to be Hamilton. This particular Hamilton is one of the best looking we've come across. This is a diving watch from the mid-1960s, Hamilton's answer to Rolex's Vacheron Constantin replica watches Submariner, Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms, and Omega's Seamaster. Called the Aqua-Date, this diving watch certainly never had the cache of any of its Swiss counterparts, but that doesn't mean it doesn't have a quality movement and a great look to it. In fact, we think this Aqua-Date is better looking than most of the Vacheron Constantin replica watches Swiss diving watches of the same time period. You have to love that two-toned retro dial. The black outter ring actually rotates for timing purposes.This Hamilton comes with the original box and warranty, dating it to 1965 or 1966. It measures to 36mm and is in absolutely pristine condition.

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The diving watch is one the most popular Mont Blanc replica watches timepiece categories on earth. It's funny, because not too many people are divers, or even strive to be divers, and yet they have become icons of both affordable military function and less affordable military fuction. They have become iconic and almost dressy, and they have become veritable holy grails for collectors. Some diving watches are subtle and refined, others are....not, and double not.Last year, we reviewed a diving watch by Enzo Mechana that we liked a lot, until we realized we could buy almost the very same watch with a Japanese automatic movement for less than half the price. Did the ETA movement warrant the almost $1000 price difference between the Deep Blue and Enzo? We didn't think so, which made the Deep Blue one of our favorite serious divers for the money.Today, we'll revisit the Mont Blanc replica watches affordable but capable diving watch category with a look at the Prometheus Ocean Diver. This watch, which retails for around $500 US, features a well-made case and also an ETA Swiss Automatic movement. Essentially, it does everything the Enzo Mechana does for less than half the price, and more than what the Deep Blue does for just about the same price. For more details, take a look at our video review below.For more details on the Prometheus Ocean Diver, click here to visit their official website.

A great compressor diving watch is hard to find. In the 1960s, Jaeger-LeCoultre used the case, as did Longines, Wittnauer, and a bunch of "lesser" brands. Those watches coming from the first two brands tend to be rather expensive, which leaves us with Wittnauer.This Wittnauer Super Compressor is nothing short of great looking. By nature of the typical compressor case, it features two crowns, one which sets the Mont Blanc replica watches time and date, the other which rotates the inner-bezel (although this is not necessarily required for a compressor case). This watch is all original, and the the dial even has a great even fade on it. It all comes with the fat diver hands reminiscent of many late 60s diving watches. You get a finely tuned Wittnauer automatic movement which was just serviced, a retro sport design and a fantastic look, all for a very reasonable price. This Wittnauer is being sold for only $1395, which we think is pretty fair, especially when you consider what the Mont Blanc replica watches same watch with a Longines dial goes for. Now if you like this dual-crowned, inner rotating bezel style dive watches but prefer something modern, Longines has re-released their Super Compressor for just over $1000 and you can buy the fantastic Prometheus Ocean Diver, which uses the very same movement as the Longines and is a limited edition, for half the price. Not bad, right?

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2010年11月5日星期五

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