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Review of Hermes Arceau Skeleton Watch

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

It seems that Ralph Lauren desires more influence in the watch-making industry by  launching more new items. And they claim that their watches are 100% original. But according to my observation, that is not the thing. For example, as Hermes watches is recognized as the brand that first made watches with qeuistrian theme, there is no reason that Ralph Lauren Stirup watch collection can claim they are original though it is really novel looking.

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Well, The Hermes Arceaullection, which is famous for a classic stirrup look, will be enriched by the new Arceau Skeleton watch. The new Hermes watch will be officially unveilled soon. Sized at 41mm, the case is crafted from steel and has the classic Arceau shape. Beating inside is the Vaucher H1 automatic movement that has been highly skeletonized and nicly decorated. And the rotor of movement is speciallized skeletonized to depict brand logo. Via the open-worked dial and the display case back, you can have a feast of the fantastic movement.

The dial come with two color options: black or brown, as you can see in the picture. And each version is equipped with an alligator strap in matching color. As the skeletonized movement becomes most influential part, the dial in fact just remains the chapter ring with Hermes’s signature numerals.and blueed hands.Depite the movement is very attrative, the dial still maintain the easy-read nature. And the dial just tell hours, minutes and seconds.

Once again, as the one of the most influential luxury brand, Hermes presents the watch world an interesting watch. And this watch will hit stores very soon. Which is version do you like better? Well, the brand model gets my vote.

The author also publishes articles about Rolex replicas at stage of Replica watches

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Bulgari Octo Grand Sonnerie Tourbillon Watch Review

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Bulgari will exhibite the brand new collection of the Gerald Genta watches at the upcoming Baselworld 2010. And I am holding breath for that moment. And the big star in this collection should be the new Octo Grand Sonnerie Tourbillon. The price tag will be very high, though the dial layout is quite simple compared with that of the Gerald Genta Arena Metasonic watch that,  I guess,  has same or quite similar movement as the Octo Grand Sonnerie Tourbillon(given they have quite identical features). The former asks for $900,000.

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Well, they have some differences though very small, including time display and the arrangement of subdials. The Octo Grand Sonnerie display hour in a retrograde method, and the minute via a disc. Both looks very cool, but it may takes longer for the wearer to realize the time. And it has four automobile gauges-like subdials including power reserve indicators for the watch and the sonnerie (chiming mechanism).you can turn on/off/down up the sonnerie as well. So you can not deny that this is a quite user-friendly watch.

The case, sized at 43mm, is crafted from 18k white gold. One side of the case has a series of pushers to control the above mention functions. And the case back reveals the breath-taking details of the hand-wound mechanical movement which is highly complex.This simple looking yet quite complicated watch will be sure launched in a very limited number. And the price must be in the astronomical range.

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Hublot Big Bang Maradona Watch Review

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Guess who is the newest ambassador of the Swiss watch brand Hublot? Well, it is Diego Maradona, a big figure in the football world, who is now the coach of Argentina ‘s national team. He was spotted wearing watch on both hands, two Rolex watch not Hublot. Anyway, with worldwide  awareness, Maradona has been appointed as the newest ambassador of Hublot watches.

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The player of the 20th century had a meeting with Hublot and reached a mutual understanding. And a watch bearing name of Maradonna has been manufactured, which marks the beginning of the partnership. And Maradona himself now owns the very first Hublot Big Bang Maradona watch.

Sized at 44.5mm, the case is presented on black ceramic that features fine micro-blasted finishing. And the bezel, having 6 the brand’s signature H-shaped titanium screws, is made of the same material.The crown and the chronograph pusher buttons are crafted from black-PVD coated steel with rubber inserts.Like other Hublot watches, the watch case has lateral inserts that made from black composite resin as well. The black ceramic case back has been fitted with a sapphire crystal that depicts the exciting scene that Maradona raised his arms for victory.

The black dial, protected by a sapphire crystal of internal anti-reflective coating, has applied the Argentina blue and/or luminescent white on the hands and hour markers. To honor the football sport, there is a  45-minute sub-dial at 9 o’clock.And the small seconds hand sweeps above the lucky number 10 at 3’clock.And the date aperture is located at 6 o’clock Of course, the white is not completed if without Maradona’s signature.

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Beating inside is the HUB1146 calibre with 55 jewels. This automatic movement has a power reserve of a 42-hour power reserve.And the watch itself is completed by a alligator/rubber strap with a black PVD-coated steel deployant clasp.

Alpina Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture Limited Edition Watch

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Swiss watch maker Alpina is going to release the brand new Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture watch. This new Alpina watch stems from the Alpina extreme watch line that is very famous, and that is part of the reason that it has an “extreme” in its name. And it will be launched as a limited edition of just 36 pieces worldwide.

Alpina Extreme Tourbillon Regulator Manufacture

As know to all watch lovers, regulator watches are unique to the tourbillon movement field. And this piece is right a regulator watch. Beating inside is the AL-980 automatic tourbillon movement which indepently designed, made and assembled by Alpina. The movement does not have even a single part that comes from outside Alpina. It has also been fitted with a silicium lever and escapement wheel, which adds points to this luxury watch. But if you are not that into the watch world, it may difficult for you to understand what they mean for a luxury watch.

Sized at 48mm, the watch is available in two versions. One features a brushed titanium case and pink gold bezel and the other has a pink gold case and a black ceramic bezel.Both versions look great. Personally, I love the titanium versiom much better.

The markers on the dial are impressive on the dial, and the hands in skeletonized bubble baton shape has a nice sporty touch. And the tourbillon is well constructed. Overall, the watch looks simple, sporty and elegant. It will look very better on the wrist.

As an limited edition luxury watch, its price tag must be very high. But it will help to promote the brand itself and those cheaper watches from this Swiss brand.

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