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 The Carrera Twin-Time 41 mm is one of our favourite models from the new generation of the Carrera Three Hands collection presented by TAG Heuer last October . Characterised by an understated design, this model offers a useful GMT function for displaying two time zones at a glance combined to a striking blue dial. We recently had the opportunity to wear and test it for a few days and we are now delighted to share our impressions and pictures. Measuring 41 mm x 12.30 mm and water resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (approximately 100 metres / 30 feet), the classical round case is crafted from stainless steel with alternating fine-brushed and polished surfaces. The typical traits of the Carrera, fake uhren including the signature lugs (here only a bit shorter for improved comfort), are all there.  Framed by a slim bezel and well protected by a bevelled sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective treatment, the blue dial has a sunray-brushed finish and is circled by a bicolour...

 Patek Philippe is introducing today a new all-mechanical sound amplifying system developed by the engineers of its “Advanced Research” department and consisting in a flexibly suspended sound lever interacting with an oscillating wafer made of transparent sapphire-crystal glass. In comparison with conventional minute repeaters and regardless of the case material, this Fortissimo “ff” amplifier module delivers clearly amplified sound of excellent acoustic quality. Protected by four patents, this technology is for the first time presented in the new Ref. 5750 “Advanced Research” minute repeater, a special edition limited to just 15 watches housed in 40 mm x 11.1 mm case machined from a single piece of 950 platinum with a slide for actuating the minute repeater on the left caseband.  Founded in 2005 and currently integrated in the Research & Development division, the Patek Philippe “Advanced Research” department pursues high-end research in the fields of new materials and tec...

 Breitling presented a new variation of its Navitimer Automatic 41 characterised by a silver dial enhanced by blue details. The 41 mm x 10 mm case of this 500-piece limited edition is crafted from stainless steel and equipped with a beaded and ratcheted bidirectional bezel with the signature aviation slide rule. Water resistance is limited to 30 metres / 100 feet. The striking silver dial has a date window at 6 o’clock with blue markers and hours, fake rolex minutes and seconds hands.   Super-LumiNova luminescent material is used for the hour and minute hands as well as for the markers to improve readability in darker environments.  The watch is powered by the 4 Hz (28,800 vph) Breitling Calibre 17 based on the self-winding ETA 2824-2. Equipped with a dual-acting ball-bearing rotor, it offers at least 38 hours of power reserve and is COSC-certified. The screwed caseback is engraved with the symbol of the brand and the legend "ONE OF 500", reflecting the limited-edit...

 The Perigraph is one of the classics of the single-hand watch specialist MeisterSinger. It was introduced 20 years ago and it still is one of the bestsellers of the German watchmaker. Several variations have been designed in this time frame, all of them featuring the distinctive open date disk and, of course, a single hand to indicate the time: needle-sharp, this large hand sweeps over the 12 hours divided by 144 markers, each representing 5 minutes. In 2021, and only for this year, the Perigraph is also available in a special 200-piece limited edition, the Perigraph Mellow Yellow, rolex replica characterised by a bold look created by the contrast between steel blue and yellow with just a touch of red. The date ring rotates freely around the center of the dial. A small arrow at 12 o’clock points to the current date, which advances one step each day at midnight. The round case is 43 mm in diameter and 11.5 mm high, domed sapphire crystal included, and guarantees water-resistance u...

 Zurich-based SEVENFRIDAY introduced today the T2/04 T-ART, a new model of the T Series that features a special grey semi-transparent dial made of eyewear lens material. Through a structure of skeletonised elements clearly inspired to architecture, it is possible to appreciate glimpses of the mechanical movement powering the timepiece. Protected by a K1 hardened mineral, the five-layered dial recalls the Art Deco style in several details, including the typical numerals of the period displayed in the bevelled inner circle in brushed galvanic gold or the  whilst the outer plate in hard sandblasted gun metal is stamped in all corners with recognizable Roaring Twenties’ shapes stamped in the four corners of the the plate in hard sandblasted gun metal. The white accents used for the hour and minutes hands improves legibility. Measuring 45 mm x 45.6 mm with a thickness of 13.05 mm, the stainless steel (316L) case in fine sandblasted Gun metal PVD is enriched by a sunray brushed Gold...

 Vacheron Constantin expands its Traditionnelle collection with two new models equipped with a complete calendar. Framed by a 41 mm x 10.7 mm case in 18K white gold or 18K 5N pink gold, the new Traditionnelle complete calendar openface feature a sapphire dial whose transparency offers views of the Calibre 2460 QCL/2, which adopts a contrasting anthracite grey colour achieved by NAC galvanic surface treatment.  Their style brings to mind the Traditionnelle Twin Beat perpetual calendar model presented in 2019. The technical nature of these new timepieces is well highlighted by their "openface" design. The complete calendar complication, replicas relojes also known as the triple calendar, indicates the date, day and month and it is here complemented by a moon phase.  The moon-phase disc, with its two realistic depictions of the Earth’s satellite, is covered by a translucent sapphire mask. The bi-facetted Dauphine-type hands and the applied gold hour-markers complete. Also v...

 Edox presented the Hydro-Sub Automatic Chronometer, a diver's watch inspired to a popular model that the brand released in the 1960s. Its 42 mm x 12.5 mm stainless steel case is equipped with a unidirectional bezel featuring a scratch-resistant ceramic insert. The screwed-down crown with double O-ring seal contributes to make the watch water resistant to 300 metres / 1,000 feet. A 2.5 mm-thick sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides protects the deep blue dial with orange hands and indices, rolex replika filled with Super-LumiNova to improve readability in darker environments. The Hydro-Sub is powered by the Swiss automatic Caliber 80A (base Sellita SW200) beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a power reserve of 38 hours. All movements used for this model are certified as chronometers by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The solid steel bracelet has a matt satin finish and is secured to the wrist by a folding clasp with double safet...

 Designed with Valentine's Day in mind, the new Breguet Reine de Naples 8905 comes in a 28-piece limited edition featuring a white mother-of-pearl dial that brings to mind the appearance of fluffy “clouds” in the sky. Characterised by the typical oval shape, the 36.5 mm x 28.45 mm white gold case with fluted caseband has bezel and flange set with 128 diamonds (approx. 0.45 ct), the ideal frame for the precious dial. The finely hammered moon-phase display at 12 o'clock and the trail of love appearing in red to indicate the 45-hour power reserve are visually balanced by the hours and minutes sub-dial whose chapter ring is set with hand-guilloché natural white mother- of-pearl, podróbki zegarków as is the centre of the small seconds display where each second is marked by a red-lacquered double heart. A symbol of passionate love, red also appears on the crown, which is set with a 0.32 ct ruby.  The blue of the hands and the star-studded sky of the moon-phase display adds the fina...

 Founded in 1883, Alpina has an important heritage that can often become a source of inspiration. Looking back to their "bumper movement" from the 1950s, the Geneva-based brand decided to develop its sixth Manufacture movement with this rare feature. The bumper movement was characterised by an oscillating weight that instead of turning 360° like  contemporary rotors, turned 120°. On both sides of its course, a small spring served to send the mass back in the opposite direction and facilitate the winding of the movement. Despite its effectiveness, rolex pas cher this concept gradually phased out in favour of the 360° rotor. Nonetheless, it remains highly sought-after by collectors. The new AL-709 brings back the hallmarks of its predecessor with two main differences. First, the vintage version rotates 120°, while the new one rotates 330°. Secondly, the traditionally shaped springs originally used have been replaced by a blade for greater rotation.  The first model to inco...

 Chopard’s Alpine Eagle collection is enriched by the Alpine Eagle XL Chrono, a new chronograph featuring a bi-material extra-large 44 mm x 13.15 mm case crafted in rose gold and ceramised titanium. Sourced from an ethical supply chain, the 18-carat rose gold is here matched to light and ultra-resistant ceramised titanium, a metal obtained through a process of titanium oxidation using electro-plasma technology – a treatment that gives it a hardness of 1000 Vickers and a resistance to shocks and scratches comparable to that of ceramics. Developed in the aerospace and automotive industries, it has a special anthracite grey colour that does not fade over time. The round case has stylised flanks, a bezel with eight functional indexed screws and a crown engraved with a compass rose.'' The intense black dial retains a radiant pattern evoking the eagle's iris, a distinctive feature of this line. Black counters for the 30-minute, replica watches small seconds and 12-hour indicatio...

 In 2017, Bell & Ross presented the BR 03-92 Horolum introducing a name drawn from “Horo” (referring to watchmaking) and “Lum” for light in order to emphasise a key feature of the watch: the powerful photoluminescent coating of hands and indices. The French watchmaker is now extending the same concept to the BR 05 collection with the new BR 05 Horolum, rolex replica a limited boutique edition of 250 pieces. Measuring 40 mm in diameter, the case is crafted from stainless steel finished with a special bead-blasted treatment that lends the surface a matt mineral appearance. The screwed-down crown contributes to make this model water resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (approximately 100 metres / 330 feet).  Protected by a sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, the dial is made from the same material to create a uniform whole. The hands and indices of the BR 05 Horolum are covered in Super-LumiNova C5, the most powerful luminescent coating currently in use. Quickly a...

 After decades of hiatus, Tudor once again returns with a fresh dive watch designed and labeled for Marine Nationale, the French Navy. Enter the Tudor Pelagos FXD, a titanium dive watch that meets a unique set of specifications developed in conjunction with the French Navy’s combat swimmers, the prestigious Commando Hubert. What’s new over a regular Pelagos, one of the more underrated, yet technically strongest products of the brand? First, the Tudor Pelagos FXD debuts a fixed (FiXeD) lug structure crafted from the same singular block of titanium for added strength; second, it relies on a 120-click bi-directional bezel with retrograde 60-to-0 graduation that, admittedly, fake rolex does not correspond to the ISO 6425:2018 standard of divers’ watches, but instead meets the specific needs of the method known as “underwater navigation,” one of the specialties of combat swimmers. The bezel is wider than normal “for optimum grip, even with neoprene gloves and hands that are numb from l...

 Gasio has recently debuted a new version of its current-generation G-Shock MTGB2000 that combines a dark-colored case with a combination of lightweight materials such as carbon and glass fiber. Casio claims that these materials are up to 77% lighter than steel. The resulting watch is the MTGB2000YBD1, and it is certainly lighter than the Casio G-Shock MTG reference MTGB2000D-1A that I went hands-on with here. How much lighter is the MTGB2000YBD1? The other MTGB2000 that I previously covered weighed in at an already impressive (for a wristwatch on a bracelet) 156 grams. This new MTGB2000YBD1 weighs just 131 grams — noticeably lighter when handling. Style-wise, the MTGB2000YBD1 (aka MTGB2000YBD) features dark gray-coated steel and a combination of carbon elements (such as for the sophisticated Carbon Core Guard case structure), glass fiber, rolex replica and Casio’s own resin blends (such as for the inside-facing parts of the bracelet). The model is marked by a deep gray and red se...

 SNOMOS may be best known for its minimalist watches that embrace the Bauhaus school of design, but while all NOMOS watches share a unifying design language with an emphasis on simplicity and legibility, the watches are designed for a wide range of intentions. For those with a more active lifestyle, lines like the Club and Ahoi offer plenty of durability and water resistance for casual aquatic endeavors. However, the introduction of the Club Sport neomatik and Tangente Sport neomatik in 2019 heralded a new direction for the brand, with both new sports models designed to stand up some serious adventures, including exploring depths of up to 1000 feet. Expanding on the success of the Club Sport neomatik, NOMOS has just announced a new version with a blue sunburst dial and — in a first for NOMOS — a bracelet that integrates seamlessly with the case. On paper, the Club Sport neomatik 42 date blue may come across as something of a departure for the Glashütte-based brand. Features like hi...

 If you are looking to find a tiny oasis of old-school watchmaking in Geneva, all you have to do is walk southwest a few minutes along the Rhône, find the right staircase, and knock on the right door, and you’ll find the seemingly always high-spirited Svend Andersen and his proper-traditional watchmaking workshop. A detailed workshop visit article is yet to come, but first, let’s see some of his latest creations with the Andersen Geneve Jumping Hours 40th Anniversary watch. Born and trained as a watchmaker in Denmark, Andersen has an impressive, if lesser-known, track record of achievements as a master watchmaker. He moved to Switzerland in 1963 and worked for nine years at Patek Philippe’s Atelier des grandes complications from 1969 before establishing his own workshop as an independent watchmaker. Interestingly, he began by producing high-end cases for Italian collectors, a work that entailed unique piece consignments, often with whimsical and unique time displays and calendars. ...

 When it comes to elegant, dressy designs, few eras in watchmaking can compare to the ‘30s, ‘40s, and ‘50s. The small-seconds, stepped-case aesthetic of the era is still highly prized among enthusiasts today, and echoes of this stylistic heritage still ring through the modern luxury watch market. Laurent Ferrier pays tribute to this age of elegance with its latest pair of releases, blending together cues from many of the era’s most beloved designs with seamlessly integrated original concepts. Collaboratively designed with Phillips Watches in association with Bacs & Russo, the limited edition Laurent Ferrier Hommage II series is an impeccably made love letter to the greatest watches of the ‘40s, using bespoke components for every part of the watch except the movement to create a truly unique custom look apart from the brand’s standard offerings. Much of the attention surrounding the Laurent Ferrier Hommage II series is focused around its 40mm stainless steel case design, and wit...

 For the majority of enthusiasts, Seiko will forever be associated with affordable, charmingly nicknamed dive watches, including the Turtle, Tuna, and Samurai, just to name a few. But the revered Japanese brand also has a long history of producing capable field watches under the Alpinist banner dating back to 1959, indeed before Seiko had so much as dipped a fin into the proverbial and frigid dive-watch waters. And for Alpinist nerds in the modern era, the SARB017 and its heir apparent, the SPB121, stand together as the purest expression of the design formula, exemplified by a green dial, internal rotating compass bezel with its additional crown, and a polarizing cyclops magnifier over the date. However, in 2020, Seiko did something unexpected in its refresh of the Alpinist family, quietly adding a new model in a more streamlined 38mm case, forgoing the cyclops and internal bezel, and complete with Seiko’s impressive 6R35 caliber boasting an extended 70-hour power reserve. For me a...

 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...

 Three new and new-ish complicated chronograph watches have just debuted from Patek Philippe. They are reference 5905/1A-001 with a flyback chronograph and annual calendar, reference 5930P-001, which is a world time flyback chronograph, and the absolute heavy-hitter is reference 5204R-011 with a split-seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar. Let’s dive in. Priced at $309,893, the Patek Philippe 5204R-011 Split-seconds Chronograph and Perpetual Calendar watch is the latest variation on the 5204 reference, vertrauenswürdige replica uhren a stunning watch that impresses with its great many displays and apertures and hands and just as many pushers and corrector buttons around the periphery of the case. The pushers and buttons and crown are your way to interact with the Patek Philippe CHR 29-535 PS Q manufacture caliber, a hand-wound movement that can be traced back to the 5370, 5270, and 5170. Despite its remarkable complexity, it operates at a modern 4 Hertz frequency and combines...

 Just released by Panerai is the new Luminor Marina Carbotech Blu Notte PAM 1664, a 500-piece limited edition exclusively for the brand’s e-commerce store. The resilient yet super lightweight watch is done in a 44mm Carbotech case, which is the carbon fiber composite that Panerai has used for the past few years. This is the first time Panerai has matched a Carbotech case with a blue dial, and the result is a handsome and well-proportioned watch that I’d absolutely wear on a regular basis. Carbotech is a carbon fiber composite used by Panerai for about six years now, favored for its lightweight durability and almost Damascus steel-like pattern created by the material’s layering process. The process of creating Carbotech involves layering sheets of carbon fiber that are held together with a polymer resin and then heated and pressurized. Panerai was smart to realize that not everyone in the watch community is a fan of the beige “fauxtina,” and last year’s Luminor Marina PAM 1313 was a...

 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 ...

 For many enthusiasts, the IWC name is virtually synonymous with its bold and functional line of pilot’s watches. The IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph in particular has come to largely define the look and feel of modern military pilot’s watches, and the brand’s close relationship with the U.S. Navy is proof of just how influential its design has become. In addition to its famous collaboration with the U.S. Navy’s TOP GUN fighter pilot training academy, since 2018 IWC has worked with over a dozen U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps squadrons to create exclusive limited-edition models available exclusively to members of those squadrons. For its latest iteration on this cornerstone design, IWC is making three of these exclusive designs available to civilian buyers for the first time replicas de relojes . The new limited-edition IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Squadrons Collection, including the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Royal Maces,” the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “Toph...

 In our modern world, sustainability and environmental consciousness have made their way into nearly every industry on earth, and while the luxury watch business may be a somewhat late adopter in this field it is far from uninvolved in pushing towards a cleaner and more efficient future. Most of these efforts in the watch industry take the form of partnerships with environmental groups and charities, but as time goes on brands have begun to work more directly to address their own products’ impact on the environment. Breitling is the latest brand to join this charge, announcing that it will offer a new packaging concept across its entire product line made entirely of recycled materials. The new Breitling box is constructed entirely of upcycled PET plastic reclaimed from plastic bottles and can be completely recycled again if no longer needed. The new foldable Breitling box will be standard equipment with all new Breitling purchases, and takes a dramatically different visual tack fro...

 Effervescent. It’s the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra, in a word. It’s the twist and the crack, the soft hissing of bubbles, and the satisfying clear liquid cascading from a tall frosted bottle into a cold rocks glass. It’s the soft clinking of ice cubes at water’s edge. And with its colorful array of offerings, its bubbly personality, and its sharply rendered dial, it’s also arguably the platonic ideal of the summer watch — one for overnight backpacking trips, beaches & backyard cookouts, but also weddings, client meetings, and date nights. It’s also likely why just a few days shy of summer’s official starting line, Omega replica uhren is effectively doubling down on its most versatile collection with nearly twenty (!!) new Aqua Terra references equipped with the Bienne maker’s newest Small Seconds Master Chronometer calibre. Quite honestly, it’s a huge line extension, and one that I personally don’t fully understand — it feels a bit like the Omega from five or years ago, a bran...

 While Cartier has rightly earned its place as an icon in watchmaking, its contributions to haute horlogerie are often far less discussed than designs like the Tank or Santos. While they may fly relatively under the radar, these offerings rarely lack for spectacle, and the brand’s first haute horlogerie collection of 2021 is no exception. This exclusive box set trio of designs all aim to push the aesthetic limits of skeletonization, inspired by both the brand’s own design traditions and the dramatic look of floating mystery dials. The new limited edition Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Precious Icons Set includes the Rotonde de Cartier Astromystérieux, Rotonde de Cartier Astrotourbillon, and the Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillon, all three of which push the intricate and complex tourbillon escapement to new visual frontiers. The flagship model in this new set is undoubtedly the Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Skeleton Mysterious Double Tourbillon. The Mysterious Skelet...