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 After what’s felt like years of speculation, followed by numerous false leads, and then an untimely delay on the heels of a global pandemic, the legendary Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch has finally gotten the update we’ve all been waiting for: an updated Master Chronometer-certified engine, a new(-ish) bracelet, and plenty of fan service in the dial, crystal and bezel for good measure. All without forsaking the single most important detail about the perennially handsome Speedmaster: it remains flight-qualified by NASA “…for all manned space missions.” Speedy collectors may now breathe a collective sigh of relief, this is the worthy successor you wanted. Of course, good looks alone never made watchmaking legends, and with the classic Speedy having rightfully earned its reputation from over five decades of space flight and exploration, filling those shoes would prove to be a great challenge indeed. But perhaps the delayed Speedy update in 2021 is right on time, replicas re...

 in today’s fast-paced, increasingly connected world, the modern man has come to rely on a constant stream of information and telemetry as he switches seamlessly among work, exercise, and leisure. A technically advanced connected watch can offer this modern man all the functionality and information his daily life requires, but too often this capability comes at the cost of style. replicas de rolex Alpina solves this problem dramatically with the AlpinerX Alive connected watch. Combining the look of a traditional Swiss timepiece with the high-tech sophistication and integration of a modern connected watch, the Alpina AlpinerX Alive offers a boldly uncompromising solution to the needs of the contemporary active urbanite. The black 45mm case of the Alpina AlpinerX Alive delivers an aggressive, sporty presence on the wrist with wide, tapering lugs highlighted by a flowing continuous chamfer. Rendered in a mix of fiberglass and stainless steel for the perfect blend of light weight and ...

 the latest new wristwatch creation from Zurich-based Maurice de Mauriac is the Chrono Modern Skeleton “Grand Coeur” (big heart). The Grand Coeur is among the most expensive watches ever produced by the boutique watchmaker — and that reflects the uncommon style of the chronograph movement used in the watch. replicas tag heuer It also represents the first watch released by Maurice de Mauriac after the brand’s founder (the affable and warm Daniel Dreifuss) steps aside after assigning leadership responsibilities to his two sons (perhaps the daughter will have a role in the future). Massimo and Leo Dreifuss grew up around watches and now face the stark reality of having to run a company that doesn’t match the industry that existed when their father started the first. The luxury Swiss watch industry today presents smaller, independent brands with novel marketing challenges and competition from fresh arenas. What hasn’t changed about vending luxury timepieces for Maurice de Mauriac is t...

 while the popularity of vintage sports watch reissues shows no signs of waning in 2021, not all reissue designs are created equal. Many reissues are more reimaginings than true revivals of vintage pieces, updating design elements and changing proportions to suit more modern sensibilities. Zenith, however, has taken the opposite route in creating its newest release. Made with the same blueprints and production plans as the 1969 original, this revival of the classic El Primero A385 is more or less exactly the same timepiece that could have been found in a Zenith boutique over 50 years ago. Originally slated for a 2020 release, replicas omega the new Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Revival A385 is a stunningly faithful rebirth for one of Zenith’s most charismatic ‘60s references. One of the first impressions many wearers will have with the Zenith El Primero Chronomaster Revival A385 is its size. At 37mm in diameter, the stainless steel tonneau case is an exact match for the 1969 orig...

 in this age of perfectly accurate clocks in everything from our phones to our cars, wearing a mechanical timepiece is at least as much an act of personal expression as it is a practical choice. Hublot has always aimed at those looking to make a louder personal statement, combining daring futuristic aesthetics with high end finishing and craftsmanship. For its latest release, replicas de relojes the brand takes this approach to 11. The new Hublot Big Bang Unico Full Baguette King Gold Rainbow is a flamboyant showcase of some of the brand’s best material and finishing techniques, coupled to one of its boldest signature designs. Without a doubt, the most dramatic element of the Hublot Big Bang Unico Full Baguette King Gold Rainbow is its case. The angular 45mm form of the Big Bang is rendered in Hublot’s proprietary 18K King Gold alloy, then fully encrusted with 100 precious stones. The process of “icing out” a watch is precise and labor intensive under normal circumstances, but to ...

 some of the coolest and most affordable Casio G-Shock watches today are in the “G-Shock Metal Covered Series” which have two primary reasons for holding your interest right now. The first is the use of high-quality, solid steel case housings, a contrast to the popular resin cases that come in a universe of colors. Second is how the metal is finished, as well as the overall style-element that Casio is injecting into its core collection. Hands-on today, we look at the Casio G-Shock GM110B-1A with the black-coated steel case and iridescent dial, replicas relojes the GM110SCM-1A with its camouflage decoration over both the metal case and the mostly transparent strap. I am also looking at a sister model to the GM110SCM-1A that has the same camo/clear theme but is based on the GM5600 case family with the G-Shock reference GM5600SCM-1. The latter of these watches is priced at $210, while the other two come in at $230 USD — making their price points very similar. The formula at play in t...

 Water resistant, automatic winding, chronometer-certified, a date window — in 1945, the Rolex Datejust was the first watch that could offer all this — just about perfect. Nevertheless, Rolex has continued to improve upon it. What does the perfect watch look like? Automatic winding, three hands, a date display, accurate, sturdy and water resistant — you really don’t need more than that. No wonder the first watch with just these characteristics was a great success: the Rolex Datejust, which first appeared in 1945. repliche orologi di lusso Perfection is often achieved in small steps and so it was with Rolex. The brand introduced the water-resistant Oyster in 1926 and added the Perpetual automatic movement in 1931. The perfect watch for everyday wear was then created with the Oyster Perpetual Datejust. Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf not only had a feel for the needs of the market; he also knew how to position his brand and its innovative technology to be both interesting and eye-catchi...

 Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Atmos clocks, whose ingenious, near-perpetual mechanical movements are driven by air temperature changes, have been pushing the boundaries of horology and design since the 1930s. We explore their fascinating history and avant-garde evolution in this feature from the WatchTime archives. Before wristwatches came pocketwatches, and before pocketwatches came clocks. All the venerable watchmaking maisons owe some debt to the clockmakers who paved the way for their portable, micromechanical wrist timekeepers, lusso replica orologi and some of them have even produced clocks of their own at some point in their history. Even today, you can find some of the biggest names in luxury wristwatches displayed on wall clocks in watch boutiques and airports — almost all of those clocks powered by electronic rather than mechanical means. However, there is one historical Swiss watch manufacture still actively engaged in mechanical clockmaking in the 21st century — applying to this...

 Last fall, as the watch world was steadily preparing for the holidays and we at WatchTime were holding our WatchTime Live event, Swiss-headquartered Ball Watch Co. unveiled the latest addition to its tool-watch-focused lineup, the Engineer Hydrocarbon DeepQUEST II. replicas omega Launched on the heels of several other notable 2020 releases, like the Engineer Hydrocarbon Original and Engineer Master II Diver Worldtime, the model display’s the brand’s ongoing dedication to making uncommonly robust, professional-grade dive watches. Not only is the timepiece quite robust-looking overall; it’s also got lots of highly legible and tactile features throughout. Its case is constructed from a solid titanium monobloc, measures 42 mm in diameter and stands relatively tall on the wrist at 15.5 mm thick. In line with the tool watch positioning of the model, it opts for brushed finishing throughout, with only slight hints of polishing — in parts of the bracelet, a few faceted accents on the cas...

 Sustainability is the topic of the hour. But how committed is the watch industry to ethical and ecological responsibility? We explore several interesting solutions in this feature from the WatchTime archives. First, the good news: when you buy a high-quality mechanical wristwatch, you are also investing in a sustainable product. Longevity is one of the paramount virtues of traditional watchmaking, which has never had quick consumption in mind, but has always aimed at achieving enduring quality that ideally would last for generations. This thought is aptly expressed by Patek Philippe’s memorable slogan: “You never actually own a Patek Philippe. rolex replika You merely take care of it for the next generation.” Beyond a doubt, there’s more to this statement than merely a clever marketing idea. A glance at the catalogs of the big auction houses reveals the long life cycles that high-quality watches can claim for themselves. Nearly everybody knows somebody who proudly wears the still...