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BNB Concept will declare Bankruptcy Soon

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Bad News comes from watch movement making industry again. It is probable that BNB Concept, the well-known and world-recognized movement maker, will declare bankruptcy soon. Regarded by many as a big star in the hen-end watch industry, BND Concept provided high complex and expensive movements to lots of watch brands. For instance,  BND Concept sold tourbillon movements to many brands that cannot or would rather not make those highly complicated movements. And to my knowledge, BNB Concept had their own brand that worked with Confrerie Horlogere. Under the steer of Mathias Buttet, this brand has contributed a lot to the industry since it was founded And it is weird that BNB will come to the edge of brancruptcy given the fact that it has been so popular.

Well, it is reported the brand has lots of customers who have not paid their purchases and thus has ons of unpaid bills, which results in big cash flow problem. As we know, big movement company like BNB Concept has to pay their experienced artisans, maintain their high-tech facilities and expensive machinery, and put big money into develop, research and design. When the cash flow problem occurs, the company can not stay in normal business.

BND Concept will announce bankruptcy soon. And it is likely that this company will close it doors given that no company would like to buy it and no customers wants to pay the bills.It is so sad to hear this news as a lover of high end watches. And it is bad news for the for the watch industry as well

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Review of Feldo Watches Offerings

Monday, January 25th, 2010

I think not many people know Feldo as it is a new comer to the watch making industry. And Feldo starts its journey in watch world with an original collection that contains Feldo 1-1 R/B and 1-2 B/B watches. The two models apply lots of carbon fiber and look quite similar with some minor differences

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The octagonal case, sized at 45mm has a round dial that uses the “world’s thinnest” carbon fiber plates, according to Feldo. The hour hand and minute hand are large, thin and circular-very interesting to look at But their shapes are not distinctive as Ulysse Nardin watches applied similar hands on their high-end products before. And the seconds hand is another intriguing element of the dial. The date is displayed in a much sharp way as well. It seems that this watch tries to prove that the carbon fibre fever will last quite a time with so much this material on it.

The watch case is presented on black PVD steel with some red gold plated parts. And the watch has an an automatic Soprod A10 movement inside. Through the display case back, you can have a clear view of it. And the watch is completed by high quality calf leather strap that has white and black options. The price is around  2,775 euros.

The first watch offering from Feldo have not a few design elements that I like many many, but they are a bit far from maturity given the high prices tags. This new brand much be very eager to make it stand out from the watch world by new design features. But sadly, their designs still pale before those from old luxury watch brands that have long tradition and history.

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Review of Rebellion Predator Watch

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

Rebellian Predator is the first watch of round case from this Swiss watch maker. It is true, though a little hard to believe. And it is quite weird that a ultra-luxury racing watch is given an evocative name . It easily reminds of some fancy weapon and Predator series movies and it brings an instant feeling that is wild and aggressive. What is more important, the round case indicates that this avant-garde brand is getting a little mainstream.

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The Rebellion Predator Watch is available in steel, ceramic and red gold. And it has three versions in terms of functions: tri-compax chronograph, monopusher chronograph, and three-hand version. And the bezel has eithe th brand’s signature torx screws, while the lugs features ceramic inserts. The dial of intricate honey-comb texture looks quite technical and very stylish. And it is still very easy to read despite lots of characters. I particularly love the partially obstructed small seconds subdial that looks like a brake rotor. It is a fun touch for a racing-inspired watch.

The Rebellion Predator Watches are powered by Swiss automatic mechanical movements. But the watch design is not very innovative. There are actually not a few models on the market having similar design hues. Still, Rebellion Predator is on the list of high-end luxury watches that are linked to race cars.

Each version of Rebellion Predator will be launched as limited edition.

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Omega Constellation Baguette watch

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Last week I predicted that Omega watch was going to make Constellation the brand’s flagship line for ladies. And now I going to talk about the the flag model in this line- Omega Constellation Baguette Watch. The ultra-luxury watch is like to be one of the most luxurious high-jewelry watch that Omega has made, and it also proves that my perception is probably right-Omega has high expectation for the the Constellation watches.

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The Omega Constellation Baguette watch is a ladies’ model, and it is prob probably an exclusive limited edition. The watch is presented on 18k white gold and has been paved with 459 large  459 Wesselton diamonds(amount to 30 carats)-fron the dial to the case and the bracelet. Omega applies a special technique called “invisible mount” to set thoese stones. Thanks to the technique, the settings are not visible, which makes those stones look very neat and close.

It is said that each stone on the watch is hand selected and cut. If one diamond could require replacement, the process could take as long as making another new watch as a stone would need to be selected to make a new watch. And the stones on the watch includes baguette-cut and trapeze-cut diamonds. An the star shape on the dial has a small mother-of-pearl disc as well.

Beating inside the watch is an Omega Caliber 8421 automatic Co-Axial escapement mechanical movement. The watch is gorgeous and extremely luxurious. And the price must be very very expensive.

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Briefer about Maurice Lacroix Classique Phases de Lune Watch

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Maurice Lacroix has created a nice-looking watch-Classique Phases de Lune Watch for its 2010 offerings. As the name suggests, this watch comes with a classic style while keeping not a few characters of the brand.

It has conventional triple calendar look , features rounded hands that are quite unique and is added with a subtle touch of modernity as well. While I like the look now, I am not sure if it can keep its aesthetic value. I am afraid that people may not choose such design in ten years from now.

Maurice Lacroix Classique Phases de Lune Watch

The case, sized at 40mm, is available in stainless, two-tone steel as pictured and gold. Personally, I love this two-tone version as the nice color combination really cheers me up. All versions are fitted with sapphire crystal and house the Swiss automatic ML caliber 37. And the cases are water resistant to 30 meters.

While the size is not large, this watch is actually very versatile. The dial is very well organized to clearly display functions including the time. The date, the month , the week day and moon phase indicator. The dial is a pleasure to look at indeed.

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Philippe Stein Fruitz Women’s Watches

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Philippe Stein’s new Fruitz Women’s collection is regarded by many as a genius line with affordable price tag. While fruit-inspired products are not new, these colorful ladies watches by Philippe Stein look quite fresh and beautiful. Now, affordable watches in nice colors are very popular among fashion women. And through this Fruitz collection, Philip Stein try to show the attractive fusion of colors and tangible forms and promote it to ordinary people.

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Inspired by Watermelon, Coconut, Blueberry, Papaya, Grapefruit, Raspberry, Plum, and Orange , each dial meant to remind us the images we see after cutting one kind of the above mentioned fruits in half, and the hour markers come in seed-shape. You may choose one model based on your best-loved fruit. And the dials feature slight sunburst patter and has nice three dimensional effect thanks to the applied numerals and curved chapter ring.The curved seconds hand looks very Japanese.

The cases are presented in polished steel or gold plated steel and are completed by rubber straps in matching colors. Beating inside these watches are quartz watches. Personally, I think you will feel great with a colorful watch on the wrist. But you have to choose proper clothes to go with it. The unite price of Philippe Stein watch is $225. These watches are available in Philip Stein boutiques and stores such as Bloomingdale’s and Nordstrom this month.

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Preview of IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph and IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde

Saturday, January 9th, 2010

At the uncoming SIHH, IWC is scheduled to release two brand new models:  the IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph and the IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde. The former, sized at mm,  is available in stainless steel with two dial options(silver and black)or in red gold with slate colored dial featuring sunburst patter, and the latter comes with 18K red gold version and platinum version that are limited to 500 pieces and 250 pieces respectively.

IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph and IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde

The IWC Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde has long been in the IWC watches collection. The updated version for SIHH 2010 features the retrograde date display and adorable 7-days power reserve. The red gold version has a silver dial, and the platinum owns a ruthenium black dial.

Overall, both new watch offering from IWC are splendid. I am sure they will, like the brand’s Aquatimer collection last year, cause quite a sensation at the show. I can not help but “wow” at the IWC Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph at first sight, and I find the Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Retrograde is absolutely intriguing.

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Anonimo D-Date II Diving Watch

Friday, January 8th, 2010

Anonimo watches just officially decided to to stop trading in America due to the expensive shipping fee and the failure in making themselves a brand there. It is a pity and a shame as well. I really hope this Italian will put effort and time in its return in near future.To my knowledge, the establishment the Anomimo was closely related to Panerai watches. If you really want to get a Anonimo watch, do not be sad about the brand’s decision. Outside the US, there are still some places to purchase Anomimo watches.

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And recently Anonimo introduced a brand new model – D-Date II. Like most their previous offering, the new piece is intriguing, functional and comfortable to hold.In fact, it is not second to any other diving watches of military touch.

This model is a follow-up to the previous D-Date that indicates both the date and the day of the week. The movement beating inside is the Anonimo modded Swiss ETA 2834-2 automatic movement featuring a disc that can exhibit the full name of the week days instead of abbreviations.Noted that both windows are vertically placed on the dial. The black dial comes with luminous-coated hands and hour markers and thus highly legible all the day round.

The case, sized at 43mm, is done in Ox-Pro black coated steel and receives fine sandblasted finish. It has fitted with a rose gold bezel that is well polished and brushed to create a great two-tone appearance. The watch crown also features rose gold tone at the top.

Thanks to the helium escape valve, the watch boasts impressive water resistance of 500 meters. The top quality leather strap is highly resistant to the corrosion of salt water due to a special treatment.

The price of Anonimo D-Date II is likely to be a few thousand dollars.

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Review of Montblanc Villeret Vintage 1858 Chronographe

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

A few watches ago, famous watch maker Montblac released its first batch of new watches for 2010. And the Montblanc Collection Villeret Vintage 1858 Chronographe Watch is one of my favorites. This watch features a retro “snail shell” tachymetre scale which is often seen on vintage chronograph watches in the center. And there is another telemeter scale placed at the periphery of the dial. Like most people, I have no idea how to use these vintage measuring devices. But I really like the cool touch they bring to the watch.

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The dial is made from high-quality enamel that makes those numerals and scales stand out for optimal reading. And the Arabic hour markers are in the brand’s iconic font. The hands, made in blued steel, are also very retro.
The Montblanc Collection Villeret Vintage 1858 Chronographe Watch, sized at 43.5mm,  is limited to just 116 pieces worldwide. And 58 pieces are made in 18k red gold and are completed by brown alligator straps, while the other 58 pieces are presented on 18k white gold and come with black alligator straps.

As we know, Montblanc own Minerva. So it is no surprising that the watch houses a retro Minerva caliber 16-29 manually would column wheel chronograph movement. And the 30 minute chronograph is operated through a pusher at the crown.

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IWC – Luxist Reader’s Choice Award for Best Watch

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

IWC was recently voted as the Luxist Reader’s Choice Award for Best Watch section.

Not like most luxury watch brands that concerns watch appearance much more than functionality, IWC is world know for attaching greater importance to functions over forms. Based on one poll, IWC has become the No. 1 luxury watch maker in North America in recent years and the most popular watch brands among rich among American high class that advocates pragmaticism. IWC watches are often spotted on the wrists of the world’s most recognized celebrities. And it proves that watch lovers that are deeply influenced by utilitarianism needs watches of reliable functions.

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IWC watches fall into two main categories. One category features professional themes. The famous Pilot and Aquatimer collections belong into this category. And another category come with classic  “thinking person styles”. The well received Portuguese and Ingeniuer watches are best examples of this category. IWC watches are normally done in stainless steel or gold and house in-house manufactured movements of refined finishes. IWC provides a wide range of watches from mid-priced to ultra luxury level.

IWC is short for “International Watch Company” that sounds very international. But the brand is in fact based in Swiss and offers watches of Swiss quality. IWC watches are very well-received in most circles thanks to the brand’s effort in maintaining a modest image. Normally people choose an IWC watches for practical daily use and for self enjoyment. Most IWC watches owners know clearly what they want and are low-profile persons.

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