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 Amid the watch industry’s current materials arms race, organically derived bioceramics have quickly risen to become some of the most intriguing options on the more affordable side of the market. With their extreme light weight, resilient construction, eco-friendly manufacturing, and their ability to be manufactured in a full spectrum of colors, it’s no surprise bioceramics are rapidly spreading through the industry at a rapid clip. Ferragamo is the latest brand to embrace the strengths of bioceramic construction, rendering its stylish integrated F-80 Skeleton model in a pair of striking bioceramic colorways. The new Ferragamo F-80 Skeleton models in bioceramic bring a sleekly futuristic new monochrome look to the series, with intriguing construction, capable movements, and a sustainable ethos that should find a following both in and out of watch enthusiast circles. At 41mm-wide, the bioceramic cases of these new Ferragamo F-80 Skeleton models should carry a balanced, sporty presen...

 WatchTime New York is set to make its triumphant return as a live, in-person event this month, uniting collectors, enthusiasts, and currently, 27 confirmed watch brands at Midtown Manhattan’s Gotham Hall once more following last year’s hiatus. The sixth edition of the show will span three days — from Friday, October 22, through Sunday, October 24 —with a cocktail reception on opening night and panels and presentations throughout the weekend. The event is being produced by the WatchTime team and presented in partnership with cocktail-party sponsors Tourneau | Bucherer and BMW. Admission is open to the public, uhren replika der spitzenklasse and while Friday has already sold out, tickets for Saturday and Sunday are still available for purchase, here. Importantly, this year, the show’s format is expanding from just Friday and Saturday, as in years past, to three exciting and unique days of watches and conversations. While the change will not only further ensure ample space for socia...

 With the belief that “…sport has the power to change the world,” every year for the last fifteen years, IWC has partnered with the Laureus Sport for Good foundation to support hundreds of children’s sports programs around the world, which aim to help end violence, discrimination, and disadvantage for young people. To help continue to drive awareness to the foundation, IWC has launched its fifteenth special limited edition Laureus watch — and this year, we get a 41mm Pilot in blue ceramic, which also happens to be a material first for the Schaffhausen maker. Brand: IWC Model: Pilot’s Watch Automatic Edition “Laureus Sport for Good” (ref. IW328101) Dimensions: 41mm (11.4mm thick) Water Resistance: 100 meters Case Material: Blue ceramic Crystal/Lens: Sapphire Movement: IWC 32111 (automatic calibre with time and date) Power Reserve / Frequency: 5 days (120 hours, 4Hz) Strap/Bracelet: Blue rubber strap with textile inlay Price & Availability: $6,250 USD, limited to 750 pieces This ...

 Hublot is expanding its MP-09 “Manufacture Piece” collection with four new colourful editions, each limited to eight pieces. Combining a totally unique case shape with a singular representation of the tourbillon, the MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis 5 Days Power Reserve 3D Carbon represents one of Hublot's technological peak. After the three initial versions in titanium, King Gold and black 3D carbon, the latest interpretations of the MP-09 come in a material called "3D Carbon". Machining a case made from a multi-layer composite, such as carbon, is way more complex than machining a case made from homogeneous metals like titanium or gold. For this model, Hublot uses 3D Carbon, replica uhren kaufen a high-tech material that Hublot is able to sculpt to form curves, angles and inclined planes without affecting water resistance and durability.  Carbon also guarantees significant weight saving making the new MP-09 extremely light on the wrist despite its pretty imposing size (49 mm i...

 This Week's Vintage Watches While you won't find a Hollywood-quality trailer in this week's vintage-watch assortment, there's enough here to satisfy the mid-week boredom of even the most discerning watch lovers. White-dialed chronographs are the clear highlight this week, but watches with "non-lume" dials or slide-rule bezels follow close behind. Smaller, more curated themes are present but this doesn't impact our weekly variety. Read on for the full details on the three white-dialed chronographs from Heuer, Enicar, and Movado, but there is even more behind the curtain and featured in the slideshow, above. Other brands checking in are Certina, Junghans, and Wittnauer, along with more standard names like Rolex, Tudor, Patek Philippe, replicas relojes and Omega. It is in a collection like this one that you can truly begin to understand how all these brand names fit together to create the world of vintage watches. Check out this week's entire selection ...

 As we charge straight into the Year of the Ox, in the watch world, it’s really starting to look like the Year of the Chronograph, with blockbuster releases dominating the conversation thus far. Leading that charge has been the long-awaited update to the omega replica Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional. And while demand for the venerable “Speedy Pro” has never formally waned in the collecting community, Omega’s hesitancy to modernize its most important property had maybe started to get a little long in the tooth, leaving the Moonwatch feeling dated in face of increasingly stiff competition from Breitling, TAG Heuer, and most recently, Zenith. All that changes with the new Master Chronometer-certified Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch, which fully modernizes Omega’s most beloved chronograph and subtly improves its visual identity while deftly appeasing the notoriously picky Speedmaster collecting community. More importantly, though, it finally gives “Speedy-curious” collectors a c...

 that two-tone. It’s so hot right now. But how could it not be? They say it takes around two decades for a style cycle to complete its revolution, and given that things tend to happen a bit slower in Switzerland, it would seem the watch industry is right on schedule to enjoy a mid-eighties style renaissance when it comes to all things two-tone or bi-color (colloquially referred to as ‘bico’ by the cool kids). Tudor seems to be leading the trend curve with not one, not two, but three hard-charging two-tone watches introduced in the last 18 months or so: the Black Bay S&G (particularly with the champagne dial) diver from 2018, the Black Bay Chronograph S&G introduced at Baselworld back in March (read Bilal’s impressions right here), replicas cartier and the new Black Bay S&G 36 or 41mm on its bi-color five-link bracelet, also introduced this year, though it wasn’t until only recently at the Couture tradeshow in Las Vegas where we had a chance to go hands-on. Traditionall...

 Sometimes, I talk too fast and too much, especially when I’m holding an incredible timepiece in my hands. My problem is that when confronted with something stimulating, the words in my head effervesce and brim over like Champagne emanating from a bottle held aloft by a victorious motorsports champion. I struggle to contain my enthusiasm for horological matters. When I am excited, the alacrity of my speech gains momentum, adopting a staccato style and becoming barely decipherable as it reaches a crescendo. The passion I have for fine watchmaking is manifest with energetic speech and animated non-verbal behavior. Indeed, I would make a hapless poker player, such is this open disclosure of my inner thoughts. Part of my problem is that my brain tends to over-process thoughts, working faster than the mechanics of speech will allow. Ironically, this is the exact opposite to the norm, where people typically use “filler” words such as “um,” “so,” “like,” and “well” to fill the silenc...

 Last weekend, the German Historical Diving Society held its ninth annual meeting in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, with participants from all over the world. Some of them worked at Comex, others have a military background, and most of them are collectors of vintage dive gear – but most of all, they all share a unique passion and dedication to document and preserve the history of diving. As one of the society’s Swiss members, diveintowatches.com was invited to give a presentation on the historical aspects of watches underwater, and we couldn’t have found a better audience for whom to do so: a vintage Omega Ploprof, a Tudor Pelagos, a Seiko “Sumo,” an Omega Seamaster 300 “Bond,” a lovely Dugena Caribbean, a Sinn UX, an Oris Aquis and even a Benthos were spotted among members of the audience — and all of them, we found, replicas relojes were heavily used for their intended function. The most special discovery at the meeting? The Omega Ploprof pictured above is still regularly being us...

 Throughout his career, legendary watch designer Gérald Genta (1931-2011) created some of the most iconic models in the watch world, working with brands from Omega to Audemars Piguet and IWC and eventually establishing an independent brand (now absorbed into Bulgari, one of his other clients) making watches under his own name. It is a testament to the influence of his designs that his watches became hallmarks of their respective brands and remain popular watch styles. Below, replicas rolex we take a look at some of his most notable creations. 1. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Genta presented his design for the Royal Oak to Audemars Piguet in 1970. As the story goes, Genta drew his design for the watch in one night, after being inspired by a diver wearing an old fashioned helmet attached to his suit by eight screws. This translated into the design of the watch, which features an octagonal shape with eight screws on the bezel. The octagonal design has remained even in the most recent inc...

 The Saxonia has always been an intriguing collection from A. Lange & Söhne. Not only has the brand introduced some stunning complications over the years in this line, but it also offers the perfect balance between classic and contemporary design. The Saxonia Outsize Date integrates A. Lange & Söhne’s signature oversized date with a subtle subsecond. Until today, replicas rolex this watch was only available in either white or pink gold, with a black dial, which now joined by two silver dial siblings. The difference in character is striking. Where the warm look of the pink gold case turns the silver-dialed Saxonia Outsize Date into a classic gentlemen’s watch, gives white gold the timepiece a very understated look. Both are equally common with A. Lange & Söhne, a brand that has a rich history, but which at the same time likes to stay under the radar with most of its creations; if you know, you know. To many clients, this is part of the appeal of A. Lange & Söhne. Th...

 A few days ago, Breguet released the Classique 9065 ladies' watch, which is made of 18k rose gold with a gorgeous Tahitian mother-of-pearl dial, shiny diamonds, exquisite ruby ​​cabochon crown and seconds hand A timepiece with an interesting heart-shaped counterweight. In summary, it is clear that this is a work designed for romantic Valentine's Day. However, replicas iwc what lies behind the outstanding appearance is the ultra-thin movement with the heart of Breguet craftsmen. Unlike many other hindsight brands, Breguet has paid great attention to cultivating female customers from the beginning. The founder of the brand, Abraham-Louis Breguet, not only won the favor of Louis XVI with his outstanding mechanical skills, but also attracted the attention of the trend-setting Queen Marie Antoinette. It was for the latter that Breguet set out to make the most complicated pocket watch imaginable at the time. However, for good fortune, the final product has not yet come out, the que...

 For Baselworld 2019, Patek Philippe is discontinuing their lovely, yet slightly reflective, 5170P chronograph and replacing it with this new 5172G model. It runs on the same movement as its predecessor, but Patek has chosen to increase the case size from 39mm to 41mm. Additionally, replica uhren  new touches like rounded chronograph pushers, syringe hands (with lume!), and a calfskin strap give this model a character of its own.  Patek Philippe makes some of the most impressive chronographs in the world, and this is one of the staple pieces in their lineup, using the caliber CH 29-535 PS movement. As our David Bredan said, it’s the kind of movement that leaves “no room for differing tastes or arguments.” Patek obviously recognizes this by not touching the movement at all here. The new white gold case measures 41mm wide and 11.45mm thick, compared to the outoing smaller and thinner 39.4mm wide, 10.9mm thick case. I’m not currently in the market for a $75,000 chronograph b...

 Boy, that sure escalated quickly, didn’t it? In going from the prospect of “no new Rolex watches in 2020” at the summer’s outset to a quartet of new Submariners, and a dazzling rainbow of new Oyster Perpetuals all in the short span of this week, watch fans have been taken for quite a ride this summer. Amidst the aforementioned buzz, there was still “one more thing” though – maybe not quite as impactful in the Steve Jobs sense this time around, rolex replica  but this thing is still no less of a welcome addition to the parade of new releases from the Crown: the Sky-Dweller is now available on Rolex’s excellent rubber Oysterflex Bracelet. Before getting too far into the nitty-gritty, it’s probably worth pointing out that the trio of new gold Sky-Dweller references on the Oysterflex don’t bear any of the case or movement updates that have characterized the Submariner and Oyster Perpetual launches this week – this particular announcement is reserved to the strap option only – not...

 Partnerships are part of Hublot’s DNA, and many of them are continuing adventures in which they explore what hasn’t done before in watchmaking. This is also the case with the partnership that they have with Maxime Plescia-Büchi, the Swiss tattoo artist and founder of Sang Bleu. When his signature designs are transformed in watches, they become tattoos that not only you can take off, but which also tell time. The most mesmerizing of the Sang Bleu collection is the Big Bang Sang Bleu II. Thanks to its unique hands, it looks like a continuous changing tattoo in Plescia-Büchi’s signature style, even more so when the chronograph function is engaged. While the shapes of the hands continue in the case, and also the strap, does it remain unmistakeably a Hublot. For the latest Big Bang Sang Bleu II, Hublot and Plescia-Büchi explore a new simplicity, by using black and white. The result is refreshing, as the basic colors amplify the strengths of the design. The new Big Bang Sang Bleu II is ...

We live in what is called a bubble in Switzerland. The children go to an international school, and the man works for an international company. In our free time, we are in our own situation or with other Finns. Our contact with the Swiss is very limited. Hockey is indeed an exception, because that is where we interact with locals. Our son is the only pure foreigner in the convoy, so we will use force to make local contacts. The man’s hockey team also has other Finns, replika órák  so he can also live in Suomikubla. It would be interesting to study the lifestyle of the real Swiss, but it is not an easy task. By reading this page, reading magazines and wanting to know people’s living conditions, you can already get some kind of pictures. If you ask me, the Swiss are punctual, neat, well-dressed, friendly, rich but not arrogant. This is my current experience. Many Swiss live with very high wealth, but their style is such that it is not annoying. Of course, there are some completely uni...

The number 6087 appeared in the post-war golden age of gold watchmaking. Vacheron Constantin Historiques Cornes de vache 1955 is the modern stainless steel case of the legendary chronograph. And the new Cornes de vache is an interesting piece. The new Vacheron Constantin history series Cornes de vache 1955 is the opposite of the overseas chronographs in the same catalog. Both watches are steel chronographs. For both models, they can replace comparable chronographs that Geneva colleague Patek Philippe cannot use. But this is aside. replica uhren Now let's go back to watch history. The original Cornes de vache reference number 6087 was first introduced in 1955, and the number is very small. Therefore, watches with characteristic lugs such as horns have now become one of the most sought-after antique Vacherons. In addition, don't forget to mention that 6087 is the watch factory's first waterproof chronograph. In short, reference number 6087 is an important watch. Vacheron Con...

According to Japanese tradition, our life cycle is 60 years. Grand Seiko will be 60 years old in 2020, so we are on the eve of major changes. Grand Seiko commemorates the first generation GS 1960 in triplicate. These watches are both retrospective and the first step in a new era. Grand Seiko made its debut in the watch industry in 1960. In the past six decades, it has evolved from Seiko's top line to its own brand. To commemorate this anniversary, Seiko 60th Anniversary SLGH002 was unveiled along with the new Hi-Beat movement 9SA5 and the limited edition Professional Diver's 600M. In this magnificent diver, the new Calibre 9RA5 is indeed a masterpiece of Spring Drive. But now is the time to start. Because everything starts here. Watch with GS 1960. Because of the use of this kind of timepiece, vertrauenswürdige replica uhren  it is also called "3180" by experts. But this is aside. Grand Seiko commemorates the first GS 1960 in triplicate and reinterprets it in platinum...