SIHH 2008 IWC Portuguese Hand Wound Watches

PRESS RELEASE -- Replica IWC Watches - Portuguese of 1939 is a true watch legend that stylistically comes as close as possible to the perfect ideal of a good watch design. As the first "wristwatch" it established the large size worn on the wrist that is very popular today. It was also the first to break the taboo of wearing a complete pocket-watch movement on one's arm. It was successful, and still is today for IWC. It had established a completely new class of watch. There is no question that, as founder of a splendid family of Replica IWC watches, the Portuguese watch is one of the significant witnesses of the company's proud history.

It got its name from the fact that just such a watch was requested by two Portuguese businessmen at the end of the 1930s. They wanted a high-precision watch that would embody their proud tradition as a seafaring nation. From the start the "Portuguese", as it was only named years later, with all its features was an unofficial marine chronometer and laid out like a navigational instrument. For the Portuguese Hand-Wound, from the numerous dials used for the original Portuguese the most optically interesting one has been chosen, which has never been used for recent Portuguese watches: Arabic numerals and graduations for the indices alternate, the actual measuring range is separated off at the dial centre by another circle, the minute chapter ring is in the "chemin de fer" - railway - style very popular at the time. The same graphic elements also appear in the seconds display circle. The case (44 mm) with its fluted bezel and slightly pulled down strap lugs is in keeping with the original.

The new Vintage Portuguese does differ from the original - and the 1993 anniversary model - in that it has antireflective, crossed out sapphire glass over the dial. It is powered by the 98295-calibre that is almost identical to the Replica IWC Watches Vintage Pilot's Watch movement: hand-wound, a balance frequency of 2.5 Hz, large screw balance, Breguet balance spring, nickel-plated silver three-quarter plate, pearled bridges decorated with Geneva stripes. Here too the elongated index, the so called "Jones arrow", which goes from the balance cock to the plate, is a reference to the company's founder Florentine Ariosto Jones, who founded the manufactory on the Rhine 140 years ago and got it up and running.



TECHNICAL DATA

Features
Homage to the first IWC Portuguese watch
of 1939, hand-wound pocket watch movement,
platinum model limited to 500 watches

Movement
Calibre 98295
Vibrations 18,000/ h / 2.5 Hz
Jewels 18
Power reserve 46 h
Winding manual

Case
Materials platinum, stainless steel
Glass sapphire, crossed out, antireflective
Back sapphire glass
Dial silver-plated, black
Water-resistant 3 bar
Diameter 44mm
Height 10mm

Weight
Watch in platinum with black crocodile leather strap 103 g
Watch in stainless steel with black crocodile leather strap 77 g

Oris Watches - A Review Of The Artelier Worldtimer

Replica Oris Watches have made world timer watches in the past but the Artelier Worldtimer is somewhat different than previous models; the most important differences, to my mind, being the large case size, the quickset date and the ability to set a different time zone time without the need to use the crown. With some minor caveats, I really like the Oris Artelier Worldtimer.

I've been an admirer of Replica Oris watches for many years. I like the fact they are all mechanical timepieces that are well-made, in very attractive designs and at a price most people can afford; with Oris you can own a beautiful Swiss-made watch for as little as $800.

The Artelier is a very attractive watch. It has silver and grey circular bands on a guilloche dial. At the 3 o'clock position there is the second world time subdial with hour and minute hands as well as a day/night indicator. The subdial at the 9 o'clock position is the second hand. The case comes in stainless steel and is 42.5mm wide. The design of the bezel differs from previous Artelier watches and is less pronounced making the overall appearance of the dial look large. There are rose gold, thin wedge-shaped indicators at each hour except at the 3 o'clock - where the T2 subdial is located. The date aperture is located at the 6 o'clock position.

The movement of the watch is complicated which makes using and setting the two time settings quite straightforward. The watch has a quickset function so that you can pull out the crown at position one to set the date, pulling out to position two allows one to set the time.

In order to use the two time zone setting function one has to first synchronize the T1 setting (the main hour and minute hands) with the T2 setting (the hour and minute hands in the subdial located at the3 o'clock position). When one travels to a different time zone, the time on the T1 dial is set to local time. This is easily accomplished by pressing one of the two pushers located on the side of the case at the 4 and 7 o'clock positions. To move forward simply press the pusher at the 4 o'clock position to jump the hour hand forward by one hour - one pushes 4 times to move the hour hand 4 hours forward, 5 times for 5 hours etc. Pressing the pusher at the 7 o'clock position decrements the hour hand. What you're left with is local time (T1) being displayed on the main dial with home time being displayed on the subdial. When returning home, the two times are again synchronized by pressing the pushers at either 4 or 7 o'clock position.

Another nice feature is the day and night indicator located in the T2 subdial at the 9 o'clock position - just so you won't forget if it's day or night back home.

One minor complaint is that the minute hands between the T1 and T2 dials can be out of synch by as much as two or three minutes - no doubt because of the complication of the movement. One other small criticism is of the strap. I like the steel strap however I think that the brown leather strap trying to imitate crocodile skin is a little cheesy. I would have just preferred a brown leather strap that looked just like brown leather.

The Artelier Worldtimer is a nice addition to Replica Oris watches and will appeal to many who want a two time zone watch. It combines ease of use with stylish good looks a winning combination in any watch.

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Corum Watches

Replica Corum Watches was founded in 1955 in Switzerland and is known for its cutting edge designs. Corum manufactures six collections of timepieces: The Corum Heritage, Corum Admiral's Cup, Corum Prestige, Corum Jewelry, Corum Romantic, and Corum Design.

The Heritage models have a round case shape, and are available in steel or gold. The Heritage Collection includes the famous Corum Coin Watch. Corum also makes a GMT version of the Heritage in addition to a Grande Date and Power Reserve model.

The Replica Corum Watches - Admirals Cup collection was designed to honor the Admirals Cup Yacht Race. The Admirals Cup comes in a chrono version, and a special version that measures the Tides. The Admirals Cup watches are available in steel and rose gold. There is also a smaller ladies version of the Admirals Cup.

The Replica Corum Watches - Prestige Collection contains ten different models. The Classical Perpetual Calendar Skeleton is new this year and is a Grande Complication watch. The Classical Tourbillon is has an integrated Minute Repeater. The Classical Chevaliers de Monfort has a hand painted color dial. The Classical Tourbillon Saphir has a skeleton case. The Corum Classical Pheasant, and Peacocks models also have hand painted dials representing the birds. The Vanitas model has a hand painted skull.

The Corum Jewelry collection features the Facettes, Muroc, Tonneau and Buckingham models. These models are designed for women, featuring diamonds bezels and dials.

The Corum Romantic Line includes the Debutante, Pyramid, Potpourri, Heart Watch, Lady Ovale, and Sugar Cube watches. These ladies watches come in a variety of shapes including square, round oval shapes.

The Corum Bubble Watch is one of their most popular designs. The Bubble Watch is available in ten different variations. The Bubble Skeleton has a skeleton dial and movement. The Bubble GMT features a map of the world on the dial. The Bubble mid size offers a smaller case size. The Corum Bubble Bats watch is a truly unique design with bats on the dial. The Corum Bubble Privateer, Dive Bomber and Casino watches round out the Bubble collection.

IWC Ingenieur Chronograph AMG Watches

The Replica IWC Watches Ingenieur Chronograph AMG is a watch with tremendous sports capability and a sense of style to match. Created by IWC in partnership with Mercedes Benz/AMG, this special chronograph unites the rugged construction of Replica IWC Watches's Ingenieur family, with design touches inspired by the high-performance automobiles built in Afalterbach, Germany. Although mechanically identical to its steel sibling (the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Automatic), this special titanium version showcases some specific aesthetic elements which are unique to its AMG badging.

The Replica IWC Watches - Ingenieur Chronograph AMG derives its exceptional abilities from its caliber 79350 movement. With automatic winding, and a power reserve of 44 hours, this mechanism is designed to measure time intervals of up to 30 minutes. A tachymeter flange around the periphery of the dial gives this chronograph an additional function---the ability to show average speed with accuracy to within 1/8 of a second, a fitting capability for a watch associated with some of the worlds fastest cars. The flawlessly machined case of the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph AMG fulfills the very stringent requirements demanded of a sports watch---that the carefully adjusted movement be fully protected against shocks, moisture, and strong magnetic fields. In this latter capacity, an iron cage which surrounds the movement ensures that magnetism will not spoil the watch's precision. Also worthy of note is the case itself---crafted of titanium, it is both hypo-allergenic and extremely lightweight, as well as strong. Crown and caseback screw in to ensure water-resistance to a depth of 120 meters.

A finely adjustable matching titanium bracelet or a black synthetic strap completes the watch. With bold red indications, and recessed subdial planes, the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph AMG immediately calls to mind the instrumentation displays, such as the tachometer and speedometer, that are found inside the Mercedes-Benz AMG cars. Sporty, distinctive, and with outstanding performance attributes, the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph AMG is a fitting companion piece to the phenomenal AMG cars whose name they bear; a unique engraving found on the back of the watch testifies to the exclusive relationship between Schaffhausen and Afalterbach.

Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Equation of Time watch

The Replica Audemars Piguet Watches Jules Audemars Equation of Time watch is a remarkable high luxury timepiece which shows off an innovative astronomic complication, in combination with the celebrated perpetual calendar function. Since 1875, such lofty mechanical virtuosities have been a speciality of the house of Audemars Piguet, firmly establishing the brand as a master of classical haute horlogerie.

The Replica Audemars Piguet Watches Jules Audemars Equation of Time watch presents a unique display of complex information. The perpetual calendar mechanism indicates day of the week, date, month, proper leap year, and phases of the moon; this complication automatically switches the date according to the various lengths of months, and accounts for changes in the month of February due to leap years. Replica Audemars Piguet Watches produces the Equation of Time watch to order, with cams and and a bezel that are mechanically programmed to the specific location of the client; with this done, time of sunrise and sunset in a given location are accurately displayed, as well as the equation of time---the difference between true solar time (as a sundial depicts), and mean solar time (the average represented by a 24-hour day). These two values coincide only four times annually, the rest of the year varying between anywhere from -16 to +15 minutes; thus the serpentine sun-tipped hand, indicates this mathematical difference.

Thanks to the unique calibrated bezels, which are location specific, the Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Equation of Time watch also shows the exact time of solar culmination--the period when the sun is at its highest point. The Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Equation of Time watch is animated by a complex and extremely refined selfwinding movement, the 2120/2808 caliber. The movement base for this watch is a haute horlogerie legend, having debuted in 1967, at which time it was the thinnest central-rotor automatic movement ever produced. Equipped with a ruby-roller borne ring which supports the rotor mass, and a unique bi-directional winding system that disengages during hand-winding to prevent additional wear, this movement still garners acclaim for its ultra-thin height, and extremely refined details. In all, the 2120/2808 caliber comprises 423 components, each of which has been refined by hand. A glance through the exhibition sapphire caseback reveals the beautiful movement, which glitters with Cotes de Geneve, anglage, and perlage decorations, as well as counter-sunk and polished jewel and screw settings. The rotor has been relieved of all excess material, to showcase the AP initials, and the intricate framework displays fine floral engravings; a massive 21K gold segment on the outer rim facilitates optimal winding motion.

The Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Equation of Time watch is crafted exclusively in 18K pink gold, 18K white gold, or 18K yellow gold. These stunning cases, which demonstrate an intricate and sensual combination of brushed and polished finishes, characterize the Jules Audemars watch collection, and for this timepiece, measure 43mm in diameter. The beautiful dial of the Equation of Time watch, produced by Audemars Piguet in black for the pink gold watch, and silver for the yellow and white gold versions, display an intricate guilloche pattern and classical details such as Roman numerals and leaf hands wrought from solid gold. Each of these complex Audemars Piguet timepieces are complemented by a luxurious crocodile strap and an elegant 18K gold folding clasp.

Audemars Piguet Donates 1.5M to the Foundation of Calif. Gov. Schwarzeneggar

To commemorate their 8 year partnership with the Arnold's After-School All-Stars Foundation, Replica Audemars Piguet Watches and California Governor Arnold Schwarzeneggar held a press conference at the Beverly Hills Hotel in which the Swiss watch brand gifted a $1.5 million check to the foundation. Arnold's After-School All-Stars Foundation was established by the governor back in 1990; it provides after-school and summer programs in states all across the country to help kids achieve in school and life.

A gala and auction event followed where four Replica Audemars Piguet watches went on the auction block to raise another $312,000 for the foundation. Each watch has stamped with the Seal of the Governor of California.

An elite group of people assembled for the press conference and gala event. In addition to Schwarzeneggar and Francois Henry Bennahmias, president and SEO of Replica Audemars Piguet Watches North America, were foundation executive directors Ana Campos and Ben Paul, wrestler/actor Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, actor Orlando Jones, Korean-American actor Rick Yune, former California Governor Gray Davis and children from the foundation.

This is not the first time Audemars Piguet has produced limited edition timepieces for the charity. Since 2000, they have raised millions of dollars for the charity with their finely crafted Swiss watches.

How To Find And Buy Diamond Bezel Rolex Watches Online At The Best Prices

A company started in 1905; Replica Rolex Watches has carried the classiest watch available anywhere in the world. One of the most popular watches is the Bezel Diamond Rolex Watch. First created in the early 1900's, the Bezel Diamond Rolex has continued to be a favorite of the world over.

The Bezel is defined as a groove or flange designed to hold a beveled edge, as of a watch crystal or a gem. The Bezel Diamonds on Rolex watches are designed to be unique on each watch. They come in a variety of colors and sizes, and are one of the most sought after watches in the world.

The Internet has made this beautiful timepiece more accessible and slightly less expensive in the last few years. There are many websites on the Internet advertising lower prices and with so much competition it is easier than ever to obtain one.

Many websites now offer the Bezel Diamond Replica Rolex watches. Prices can range anywhere from $2000 on up to $16,000. The styles vary almost as much as the price. It is difficult to know where to go when shopping for the watch. The best place to go to buy the beautiful wristwatch and know you are getting the real deal would be to go directly to Rolex. Prices may be expensive, but you will never doubt that you have the original and not a fake. Rolex also has many other choices of beautiful watches they have to offer.

With such a variety of websites offering great deals you will be able to find great prices on Bezel Diamond Rolex wristwatches. The online community of Rolex retailers is very familiar with each other and most keep their prices very competitive.

Shopping on the Internet for such an expensive item can be extremely nerve racking. To help yourself feel more comfortable about your purchase you should do a little research into the website or company that you will be making your purchase from. Check into how long they have been in business, make sure they have a physical address and contact number, also check with their local better business bureau for any current complaints.

There are many more websites selling high quality timepieces, far too many to list. When shopping for a Bezel Diamond Replica Rolex Watches make sure you shop around, compare products and price along with the quality of the craftsmanship. You will be glad you did when you find the perfect one for you.

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find more about this as well as other Designer Watches at http://www.replica-watches-shopping.com

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Audemars Piguet Lady Royal Oak

The Replica Audemars Piguet Watches Lady Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch is a bold high luxury sports timepiece. Intended for women who appreciate exceptional design and remarkable watchmaking equally, these Royal Oak timepieces fully uphold the lofty reputation of Audemars Piguet as a distinguished manufacturer of haute horlogerie.

The 37mm case of the Lady Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch is crafted from stainless steel or 18K white, rose, or yellow gold. The complex contours of these cases demand multiple manufacturing operations; once completed, each case then undergoes extensive hand finishing to produce the flawless, evenly brushed finish. The eight-sided bezel of this watch, a characteristic of all Audemars Piguet Royal Oak timepieces, is flawlessly hand-set with 32 full-cut diamonds. These diamonds are set in groups of four, each spaced between the characteristic hexagonal screws whose slots align to form a circle around the dial; the outer-part of the bezel is coated with rubber, echoing the same sporty accents on the crown and chronograph pushpieces.

Each Replica Audemars Piguet Watches Lady Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch is animated by a finely crafted selfwinding mechanical movement, the 2385 Caliber. Based upon the outstanding Frederic Piguet 1185 Caliber, this movement features a 40 hour power reserve, and a fine chronograph mechanism controlled by the traditional column wheel; this feature, in conjunction with a vertical clutch which is distinctive to this movement, ensures exceptional smoothness and precision to the operation of the chronograph start-stop-return to zero sequence. Protected beneath the metal caseback, this movement displays the best examples of the watchmakers decorative arts, including Cotes de Geneve striping and circular-graining on the bridges. The central winding rotor is crafted from 21K gold. All edges on both the bridges and the rotor display the painstaking technique of anglage--the patient rounding of all sharp edges, transforming them into shimmering surfaces that catch the light.

The Replica Audemars Piguet Watches Lady Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch features a beautiful dial in a range of colors, that display the distinctive "grande tapisserie" patern; the hands on the dial are crafted from gold, and are hand polished; luminous indications ensure that the watch can be as easily read at nighttime. The 18K gold models of this visually striking sporty timepiece are also offered by Audemars Piguet in versions whose cases are entirely pave-set with diamonds.

Each Audemars Piguet Lady Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph watch is completed by a durable rubber strap that matches the color scheme of the dial; an elegant folding clasp shaped in the form of the Audemars Piguet initials secures this fine timepiece to the wrist.

SIHH IWC Novelties Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Watch

 Replica IWC Watches - Novelties Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Watch

PRESS RELEASE -- Among the watches from Replica IWC Watches with grande complications, the Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and most coveted at the present time. With a black dial and a case made from warmly shimmering rose gold 5N, it becomes a diva.

To all those who consider a Replica IWC watches in a rose gold case with a black dial to be rather risqué from the point of view of taste: the Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère with its case made of rose gold 5N, the deepest rose gold Portuguese, takes this reluctant attitude in stride. And happily refers to its paler sisters in platinum, white gold or in a rose gold 4N case with a light dial - provided that they have not already been spoken for, which is quite likely. The Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère has evolved in the last four years, which is to say over the entire period of its existence, to become the most coveted IWC with a grande complication; with "the" grande complication, to be precise. For the escapement in a rotating carriage continues to be held in high esteem among master watchmakers and discerning watch enthusiasts alike.

Even 207 years after its invention. Notwithstanding that today's tourbillion no longer has to compensate for the balance errors of the inferior balances that were commonplace at the time and were amplified even more by the gravitational attraction of the earth. The fact that all of this was only applicable to pocket watches, which were always worn in the same position, also does not deter true tourbillon aficionados.

In a word: all of these practical and therefore fairly irrelevant arguments have failed to have an adverse effect on the fascination of the so called "whirlwind" since it was invented in1801. Because, and especially because, such a masterpiece of precision engineering can only be achieved by the very best watchmakers, because at this level of horological proficiency the wheat really is separated from the chaff, and because it is simply enthralling to observe the cage, in which the balance pulsates, rotating slowly about its axis. And because, ultimately, not everyone can actually own such a horological work of art. Nor does everyone need one.

Yet whoever possesses one is also keen to see it. This desire is met in a truly ideal fashion in the Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère. The tourbillon, embedded in a segment of the plate embellished with Geneva stripes, forms the "animated twelve" on the dial. What is more, a small optical trick allows it to appear to float freely in space before the void of the black background - mounted on bearings on one side, and literally "flying". What a beautiful illusion - what more exclusive setting could one stage for this mechanical work of art, comprising eighty-one minute parts and weighing just 0.443 grams?

In truth, one could not. And unfolding behind the small secret, behind the equally transparent sapphire glass back, is the big secret: the globally unique watch drive mechanism of the 50900 calibre. This is still one of the world's largest automatic wristwatch movements - with Goddess of the Dawn Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère rose gold 5N with black dial a Pellaton automatic winding system and a seven-day power reserve, which is indicated on the dial. It also tells the precise time with its elegant "feuille" hands in the typical Portuguese style. To conclude the practical section, the small seconds hand at "9 o'clock" can be stopped via the crown.

And now, to all those who regard rose gold in conjunction with a black dial to be the classiest, most beautiful color combination with which to set off such a masterpiece of Haute Horlogerie: congratulations! For red is not only a color. It is a warm, vibrant tone - an emotion and a message full of feeling. The red hue actually depends on the admixture of other metals, in this case copper. IWC uses 18-carat rose gold of grade 4N in most instances. In this variant, a limited edition of 250 examples of the Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère with a silvered dial has already found their connoisseur owners. The unmistakable more intense colour elevates this watch to the status of a diva. The Romans had a name for her: Aurora - the goddess of the dawn. Although she made her spectacular entrance only once every morning - if the weather was good. The Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère in rose gold 5N is not subject to such temporal and meteorological limitations. And incidentally: it is also water-resistant to 3 bar.


TECHNICAL DATA

Features
Mechanical movement,
"flying" minute tourbillon,
automatic Pellaton winding system,
seven-day power reserve,
power reserve display, s
mall seconds hand at "9 o'clock",
Breguet balance spring, rotor with 18 ct. gold medallion,
limited to 500 watches

Movement
Calibre 50900
Vibrations 19,800/ h / 2.75 Hz
Jewels 44
Power reserve 7 days (168 h)
Winding automatic

Case
Material rose gold 5N, 18 ct.
Glass sapphire, antireflective
Water-resistant 3 bar
Diameter 44.2mm
Height 14.2mm

Weight
Watch in rose gold 5N with black crocodile leather strap and rose gold folding clasp 133 g

Bvlgari Assioma Petite Complication watch

The Replica Bvlgari Watches Assioma Petite Complication watch is a dazzling demonstration of the ability of Bvlgari to fuse a bold, sophisticated design, with the utmost in luxurious craftsmanship and horological exclusivity. Utilizing the striking, unique form of the Assioma watch, the Bvlgari watchmakers have introduced a fine retrograde complication. Upon a beautiful and extremely complex silver multi-plane dial with several contrasting striated textures, this exciting new Bvlgari Assioma watch shows off the hours and minutes, as well as an AM/PM indicator, for convenience.

At first glance, the circular display for the hours and minutes seems completely conventional; however, a closer glance reveals that the hour hand travels in a semi-cicular arc, from 6AM to 6PM, springing back 240 degrees each time it reaches the end of its travel. Such a retrograde mechanism places considerable demands upon efficient transfer of energy within the movement, so Replica Bvlgari Watches watchmakers have developed a new mechanism for this stunning timepiece. The selfwinding Bvlgari BVL-261 Caliber, which beats at 28,800 beats per hour, develops a power reserve of 44 hours; enriched with classical perlage and anglage decoration, this refined Manufacture movement can be admired through the exhibition sapphire caseback.

The Bvlgari Assioma watches are noted for their fine and stately cases, and the Assioma Petite Complication watch is no exception, displaying truly awesome presence. The richly detailed case, refined by numerous intricate operations and extensive hand finish, measures a wrist-filling 48mm in diameter, and is offered exclusively in 18K yellow, pink, or white gold.

Each version of the Replica Bvlgari Watches  Assioma Petite Complication watch will be produced in a limited edition of only 99 examples each, and every piece will be individually numbered to reflect that, ensuring high desirability for these exquisite Manufacture Bvlgari watches.