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Top Quality Replica Swiss-Made IWC Pilot Exquisite Mechanical Watches

Post author By ukwatches
Post date January 12, 2017

Found in 1868, IWC is ranked eleventh in the world, behind Rolex. Fake IWC of black dial pays all attention to study and improve technology so that its design and technology in the industry has been ahead then it creates timeless classic works.

Replica IWC watches are applied universal extraordinary technology and superb technology which reflects the purpose of IWC which has been consistently adhered to. IWC has both accurate technology performance and excellent design, which makes it occupy the pivotal position in the world watches manufacturing industry.

IWC is known as “top grade watches engineers” because of the classic style with clever design, elegant and sophisticated, also the operation is very simple. Since 1868, the production of IWC of each table is recorded in a watch factory record book. Further more, important spare parts are stored in a cupboard on high, so the watchmaker of IWC can even fix the oldest core completely. Therefore, every one of the IWC are worthy as hereditary treasure.

The watches belong to copy IWC Pilot for men, which are provided with manual machine movement of Cal.98300, stainless steel case, 44mm dial size, 12mm thickness, common table crown, sapphire crystal glass table mirror, brown leather watch strap, folding buckle and 50 meters waterproof.

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Hands-on PERRELET Replica Watch Review

HIGH QUALITY REPLICA PERRELET LAB ON SALE IN UK

Post author By ukwatches
Post date January 6, 2017

Perrelet has become a past master with the double rotor system in q995 in the art of hypnotising the eye with this oscillating weight placed at the side of the dial. The company, founded almost 240 years ago by the Neuchâtel watchmaker Abraham-Louis Perrelet (1729-1826) and now established in Bienne, in the Canton of Berne, takes pleasure in designing ways that time can be displayed, making it live, in the literal sense of the word as well as figuratively. You can see this in their new replica collection called simply LAB.

Available with dials in three elegant colours: an intense black, a grey which is mid-way between anthracite and gunmetal, and a timeless silver, the replica LAB has a very structured dial with a central disc crossed by horizontal lines surrounded by a brushed ring. A large chapter ring holds the minute track, in black or white depending on the chosen model, whereas the facetted, luminescent markers are fixed on a sapphire crystal ring, giving the hour rim the appearance of floating in the air. At the heart of the dial lies a trio of metallic hands that display the hours, minutes and seconds. The date is shown in white on a black background (except for the model with the silver dial where the colours are reversed) in a display at the 6 o’clock position.

The most spectacular aspect of the Perrelet’s replica LAB, however, is its oscillating weight on a rolling bearing, placed under the ring holding the markers. The part of it that can be seen is decorated with oblique lines and whirls on the dial. This rotor includes the calibre P-411, a self-winding mechanical movement designed and produced by Perrelet. It provides a 42-hour power reserve and is housed within the stainless steel, cushion-shaped case (42x42mm).

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F.P. Journe Replica Hands-on

Top Quality Replica Cheap F.P.Journe Octa Reserve Havana And Octa Lune Havana Watch

Post author By ukwatches
Post date December 21, 2016

F.P. Journe presented two new replica watches to the Octa Lune and Octa reserve collection. The only difference between the new ones and the already existing models is the dial. You can judge from its name that these fake watches have a new “Havana” dial. The “Havana” name comes from the tobacco brown colour of the new dials. It goes very well with the caramel brown alligator strap.

Typical Journe style with Clous de Paris, the dial hand engraved, patterns on the inner part of the dial, and large, Arabic numerals around the hour track. The new models will be available in both 40 and 42mm cases crafted by platinum. The case is the same as the other models in the Octa Reserve and Octa Lunar collections.

These new fake watches house F.P. Journe’s automatic, in-house calibre 1300.3 crafted in all rose gold. It beats at 21.600 vibrations per hour and has an impressive 120-hour power reserve thanks to the large capacity mainspring barrel. The 22kt rose gold rotor has a uni-directional winding system with ceramic ball bearings. The ceramic ball bearings make sure the rotor only spins in one direction and is locked in the other. This means less wear and tear on the rotor and makes for a more efficient rotor. The movement is as usual superbly finished with bevelled edges and a circular Côtes de Genève finishing on the rose gold bridges.

In my opinion, the new Havana dial is a wonderful addition to both collections, but I would like to see it with a rose gold case as well. Because brown and rose gold is an unbeatable combination.

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Hands-on Mio Replica Watch Review

High Quality Replica Mio ALPHA 2 Heart Rate Watch + Activity Tracker Review

Post author By ukwatches
Post date December 15, 2016

The replica Mio ALPHA 2 Heart Rate Watch + Activity Tracker is a smartwatch that doesn’t come short when you talk about modern features and technologies although it suffers a big hit on how it looks. The Mio Alpha 2 is not the kind of watch that you would want to wear as it is not beautiful, premium and modern. The Mio Alpha 2 is ideal for outdoor use since it looks and functions like that of a sports watch. The replica watch looks just so-so and this is not a surprise. The company behind it is not exactly known for their product design but because of the quality of their fitness trackers.

The replica watch has heart rate monitoring, it counts your steps, distance traveled, and calories burned among other things. All of the data will be stored in the watch and you have the option to transfer it to your other devices via Mio GO (the companion app). There’s no GPS here and the watch won’t be able to tell you how closer you are to your daily fitness goal which is a bit disappointing since these features are mostly common on other sports watches.

The Mio Alpha 2 packs a battery that can last up to 24 hours with heavy use. I find out that the battery drains a lot faster especially if it calculates multiple workouts. But the battery can last for 3 months when it is on “watch mode” only.

Product Features:

Heart Rate Monitoring
Bluetooth Connectivity
Fitness Tracking
30m Water Resistance
Smart LED Light Indicator
Mio PAI

Pros:

Accurate heart rate monitoring.
Water resistant.
Comfortable to wear.

Cons:

Lacks a couple features important for a fitness tracking watch.
The app looks dull.

Conclusion:

I like the fake Mio Alpha 2 as a fitness tracking watch. The Optical Heart Rate Technology will monitor everything about your heartbeat; its pace, speed, maximum beat and average beat. If you are a fitness enthusiast or an athlete, the Mio Alpha will serve its purpose while it’s on your wrist, which will you all the fitness information you need to help you achieve you fitness goals.

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Hands-on Luxury Watch News Swatch Replica Watch Review

Hands-On with the Swatch Replica Sistem51 Irony Arrow

Post author By ukwatches
Post date October 13, 2016

I walked into the Swatch store in the New York when the family and I went on vacation , and walked out a few bills lighter and with a new replica watch on the wrist.

Frankly, Swatches have never done it for me in the past. I grew up during the time when they were at the height of their popularity. But in the mid-1980s, I was wearing digital Casio watches that to me were way cooler than anything Swatch had on display. The plastic build and colors didn’t appeal to me as a teenager, and even less so now many years later. Even the inaugural Sistem51 collection, released in 2013, was largely a pass for me. Admittedly, a very cool replica watch with an even cooler movement, but I just couldn’t get onboard with the plastic cases.

The replica Sistem51 Irony collection changed that. Swapping plastic for steel, the watches finally started to make sense. They were a touch more elegant, a bit more mature, and seeing them in the metal brought the whole thing home.

All of the variants were present at the Swatch store. I liked the subdued styling of the Earth and Fly models, and the Tux was decent looking for a two-tone dressier replica watch, but ultimately not for me. The one that really caught my eye, however, was the Irony Arrow. Right away the Flieger Type B design spoke to me (just shouting, “buy me!”). It was simple, a little bit more serious than the rest, and it also fit nicely on the wrist. And the price was reasonable, even at full retail. Since I had not bought myself a new replica watch in quite a while, it felt right to pick up a little treat.

Running through the specs, the stainless steel case of the Arrow measures 42mm in diameter, 13.8mm in thickness and has a length of 50.6mm. The case has an interesting lug design. From the top, it looks like a shroud, but from the bottom one can see Swatch’s proprietary lug system. It features a three-tang end that unfortunately limits aftermarket options beyond a handful of sources.

Taking a closer look at the case, the next feature to draw the eye is the bezel. It’s raised like a diver’s bezel and is notched like it should be gripped and turned, so you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s functional. But it’s not; it’s fixed to the case. Moving closer to the dial, there’s a ring of black running along the bezel, with a cutaway at every five minutes. There’s very little reason for this bit of design, other than it looking good and framing the dial.

The Sistem51 Irony case has a water resistance rating of only 3 ATM, which puts it squarely on dry land. The crystals on both ends are plastic, which is totally understandable at the price point. Fortunately, plastic crystals can be polished should the need arise.

Flipping the replica watch around, you can see the movement that spawned the line. It’s undeniably cool looking with its unique checkerboard pattern, and it’s entirely machine-made consisting of just 51 parts anchored to a central screw. Further specs include 19 jewels, a beat rate of 21,600 bph, and a whopping power reserve of approximately 90 hours. Also of note is that the Sistem51 movement can now be serviced, whereas the plastic version of the replica watch is permanently sealed and ultimately disposable if it happens to break. This upgrade extends the lifespan of the fake watch and really elevates its value.

As mentioned above, the Arrow is styled after Flieger Type B replica watches. There’s a large outer ring for the minutes, and a smaller index toward the center for the hours. The hands are simple swords for the hours and minutes, and a needle for the seconds. The hour hand is bit too long, with the tip going well past the hour ring. A weird faux-pas, but something tells me that Swatch wasn’t aiming for historically functional accuracy.

The Arrow comes on a rubber strap featuring a striped pattern. It is a thicker rubber strap but is still quite flexible and very comfortable on the wrist. The buckle feels solid and is signed with “Swatch.” I wasn’t sure initially how I felt about a rubber strap on a pilot-style fake watch, but after wearing it for a few days and finding the strap as comfortable as I did any reservations went out the window.
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All in all, the Swatch Sistem51 Irony Arrow is a great looking, moderately sized pilot’s style fake watch with a really interesting movement, now made even better since it can be serviced. For $195, the Arrow makes for a great alternative for a pilot-inspired AAA+ watch for those on a budget.

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You Won’t Believe What The High Quality Replica Watch Snob Thinks Of Mickey Mouse Replica Watches

Post author By ukwatches
Post date August 24, 2016

For my next piece, I’m looking to get a watch that best captures the spirit and essence of Jaeger-LeCoultre whilst adding some interesting variety to my collection. The two watches I’ve narrowed down to are: the Geophysic True Second in stainless steel and the Reverso Tribute to 1931. Of the two, which one would be the better pick?

Of course, I’m also open to hear your suggestion on watches from JLC that I’ve overlooked, which might better represent the brand. I look forward to hearing from you and thank you in advance.

I’m currently looking to add a fourth watch to my collection and have my sights set on Jaeger LeCoultre. Right now, my collection consists of an Omega Speedmaster 105.003, a Rolex Datejust 1603 with a “Wide Boy” dial, and a Grand Seiko “Self-Dater” 57GS 5722-9990.

The three watches you have are all quite excellent choices — and I do mean excellent, but you don’t have anything in the realm of the Reverso by a long shot and, more than anything else by the company that I can think of, the Reverso really is the very essence of the French design sensibility and Swiss watchmaking expertise that makes Jaeger LeCoultre what it is.Given the watches that you already own, and given that you aspire to own a watch that “captures the spirit and essence of Jaeger LeCoultre,” I would strongly recommend the Tribute to 1931. This is not by any means a knock on the Geophysic True Second, which is an interesting watch in its own right, but the True Second is also a sports watch (or, shall we say, a pragmatically oriented semi-tool watch, if not a sports watch outright) and you’ve got sports and sort-of sports watches already.

Nomos Orion

I have scraped enough money together to buy the first piece in what will hopefully become, as time goes on, a large and diverse collection. I am deciding between the Nomos Orion (the standard version in 35mm) or the Grand Seiko SBGX059. Both are very clean, simple pieces with design languages that I love. Which one should I purchase? (Or should I save a bit more money to buy something higher on the horological food chain?)

The answer to the question, “should I save a bit more money to buy something higher on the horological food chain,” is, essentially, always yes. However, the reason that both Grand Seiko (as a matter of fact, let’s just go the distance and say Seiko, period) as well as NOMOS attract the sort of respect that they do, is because they appeal to connoisseurs irrespective of the cost involved. There are a very great many collectors who — by the grace of God, good luck, sheer industry, or good birth (or some combination thereof) — may enjoy horology without concerning themselves with questions of economy and a very great many of them (at least, the ones with actual taste) may wear one day a Patek repeater, the next day a Breguet perpetual, and the next day a Grand Seiko or NOMOS without feeling anything incongruous in the choice. As a first watch, a statement of personal taste, and a sound basis for future collecting, either watch will serve you well, and damned well at that.

The one thing I would say, however, is that if you can forego the pleasure of ownership for a bit, you might consider saving for a mechanical Grand Seiko rather than the 9F quartz — unless part of what attracts you to the quartz is what quartz means in the context of Seiko. The difference, if you are practicing economies, is not a small one, but I have to say, while I understand the intellectual appeal of the quartz Grand Seikos, it is the mechanical models that make me want to get out of bed in the morning — even at my age.

I was recently having a watch collection discussion with the husband of a friend of my wife. He’s a nice enough fellow, but I have to say I found him to be a bit of a bore from the start. Anyway, he chastised me for my Grand Seiko, so I didn’t even bother to show him my cheaper watches. And conversely, I found his collection to be so predictable that it left me unimpressed despite his many wonderful timepieces.

I mean, it’s one thing to have some expensive and iconic timepieces in your collection, but it’s another thing when it appears to me that you only own watches that wealthy “experts” tell you that you should own. For example, he had a Patek Calatrava, a Rolex Submariner, a Royal Oak, a Speedmaster, an Overseas, etc. Each a nice watch, but not one piece was something I would call unique or even slightly outside the box. If you only own a few watches, then fine, but he had 10-15 in his collection. In a way, I find that more pathetic than just completely bad taste.

I come from a lower middle class background and started wearing watches at a young age. Like many of my early station, Seikos were considered good, dependable watches that wouldn’t break the bank. So I started off collecting Seiko’s, among other watches. When I became wealthy later in life, I of course expanded my collection to include some fine and expensive Swiss, German, and Japanese watches — for instance, a Vacheron Constantin Traditionelle, a GO 1960’s, GS SBGA081, etc.

But I still love my old watches and also enjoy collecting watches of various price points, or modding Seiko’s and some of the fun microbrands made in China with good Japanese or Swiss movements, such as Helson and Halios. So on one hand I have watches that reflect my interest in, and respect for, the fine artistry of the Swiss tradition, and on the other hand I have watches that reflect my personality. I have no issue with someone who only owns expensive Swiss watches, but I like to see an occasional choice a bit outside the box or at least not completely predictable.

“In matters of taste, there can be no dispute” — an old saying and a good one. I understand quite what you mean by saying that the gentleman’s taste was fatally flawed by its predictability, and many are those who think themselves expert in horology who do the same thing: collect by rote and recipe with never an original thought in their heads. In cookery the analogy is the so called “foodie” who never deviates a jot or tittle from recommendations and recipes, and makes elaborate meals for their friends, entertaining lavishly, with all the right wines, carefully chosen, and at just the correct temperature in the correct glasses… and whose guests somehow never have any fun, because what the host is doing isn’t about enjoyment, it’s about avoiding mistakes.

In point of fact I have several guilty pleasures in collecting, some more guilt-inducing than others. One of my favorites, however, is my quite extensive collection of Mickey Mouse watches, which I started collecting long before bloody Dan Brown put one on the wrist of his protagonist in The Da Vinci Code, so there. It’s quite a large collection, and while there are some early mechanical models, it is in fact largely composed of quartz timepieces, including a gold-toned Laurus of which I’m rather fond. I wear them down to the pub rather more frequently than I would think many of my readers might imagine, and may God strike me down where I stand on the day when an old horological duffer like myself can’t get a kick out of Mickey and a pint of Guinness.

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Hands-on Luxury Watch Swiss Replica Vacheron Constantin Replica

Vacheron Constantin Introduces Traditionnelle Day-Date And Power Reserve Limited Edition Only For North America (specs price)

Post author By ukwatches
Post date July 26, 2016

Today is the 4th of July, an important day for US Citizens and US-related people. Not that the replica watch we’re about to show you has been especially developed for this reason, but it has just been introduced and it is a limited edition for North America only. Indeed, we thought it could be a nice gift for our US readers, and we know they are numerous. So for you, here is the new Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Day-Date and Power Reserve Limited Edition for North America only, which replaces its usual plain silvery-white dial (found on the pink gold and the Excellence Platine) for a nice black guilloche dial.A. Lange & Sohne Replica

This replica watch indeed “only” displays the date and the day of the week, which will already be practical and enough for most of us. Add to that a power reserve indicator and you’ll have a replica watch that boasts an interesting complex display. Previously available in pink gold with an opaline dial and in platinum with a solid platinum dial, the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Day-Date And Power Reserve will now be offered in a third edition, but for North America only – and highly limited.

The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Day-Date And Power Reserve, which sits in the Traditionnelle collection, meaning replica watches with a classical and restrained elegance, however with complicated movements, is the first door to the “calendar heaven” at Vacheron – an easier and more accessible solution, compared to the ultra-high-end perpetual calendars, perpetual calendars with chronograph or perpetual calendars with tourbillon.

This black guilloche edition of the The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Day-Date and Power Reserve is made for North America boutiques only and limited to 30 pieces, priced at $45,000. More on Vacheron Constantin official.

The Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Day-Date and Power Reserve Limited Edition for North America Only is powered by the same movement as the 2 other editions, meaning the “Hallmark of Geneva” certified calibre 2475, an automatic movement with approximately 40 hours of power reserve. As you can expect, its execution is superb, with a solid 22k gold engraved rotor, Geneva stripes and polished chamfers on the bridges or steel parts with straight graining. This nice finishing is also applied on the dial side of the movement, even if not visible – we could easily imagine a skeletonized edition considering the beauty of the dial side…

For the 30 pieces produced, Vacheron Constantin chose a striking combination of black dial with pink gold case – the case measuring 39.50mm x 10.65mm – with gold accents on the dial. Not the most discreet combination for sure, but one that always perfectly work. The dial here is obtained after a guilloche process – engine-turned dial for English speakers – done by hand, by trained craftsmen. Using an ancient technique, the dial is mounted on rotating lathe, and a cutting tool removes material by reproducing a motif found on a larger-scaled model. This dial shows here a wave pattern. The display is clear and complete, with the hours, minutes and seconds in the center, while the date comes at 3, giving echo to the day at 9. The power reserve finally comes, slightly off-centered, in the lower part the dial.

Specifications of the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Day-Date and Power Reserve

Case: 39.50mm diameter x 10.65mm height – 18k pink gold – sapphire crystal on front and back – 30m water resistant
Movement: Calibre 2475 – automatic – 40h power reserve – 28,800 vibrations/h – hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, power reserve
Strap: black alligator leather strap with 18k gold pin buckle

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Rolex Day-Date 60th Anniversary Edition Releases

Post author By ukwatches
Post date July 25, 2016

Of course, we all know about the Rolex Day-Date, not only because it is one of the brand’s most emblematic and most prestigious models, not only because it exists for decades, not only because of its sculptural, rather ostentatious look, not only because of its highly legible, copied thousands of times display of the day and date but also because it has been the replica watch worn by heads of industries, presidents, visionaries and leaders.

“The Rolex Day-Date is named the “President’s Replica Watch” because Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Ford, Reagan, Nixon and Roosevelt were all wearers of this icon”

Never a replica watch had such a representation amongst the elites. Iconic wouldn’t summarize this replica watch, which celebrates this year its 60th anniversary. And to honor this, here is the Rolex Day-Date 60th Anniversary Edition with Green dial, ref. 228235 and ref. 228239.

A brief history of the Rolex Day-Date

The first model of the Rolex Day-Date lineage, the Ref. 6511, from 1956

The Rolex Day-Date, even more luxurious than the Datejust, as (almost) only available in precious metals, gained an unexpected aura, and a nickname: the President’s Replica Watch. This is due to one man, President Eisenhower. The 5-Star General then President has been a strong ambassador of the brand, since Rolex had reportedly given him a Day-Date – some sources state that it was actually a Datejust on a President bracelet – several photos who’s him wearing a Rolex Datejust, which also happened to be the 150,000th officially certified Rolex. What is certain though is that several following US Presidents have been wearers of this replica watch, such as Kennedy, Johnson, Ford, Reagan, Nixon and Roosevelt. The legend was born.

In 1945 Rolex launched the Datejust, making a crucial innovation: placing the date in a window at 3, printed on a jumping disc, with a quick date mechanism, meaning that the date was always just – that might seem rather simple today, as most replica watches do feature such a complication, but at that time, it was more than significant. This replica watch became immediately a success, by achieving a perfect mix between casual wearability and luxurious attitude. 11 years later, in 1956, Rolex added a new complication to this replica watch, the display of the day, visible in a circular cut-out in the dial at 12 (a feature that is still today part of the model).

The first Rolex Day-Date was the ref. 6511, a replica watch with already all the iconic features of the actual editions, such as the display with date at 3 and day at 12 or the fluted bezel. This replica watch had a short life, as replaced the year after by ref. 6611, introducing a new movement, the 1055 (you can already recognize the xx55 Rolex nomenclature for Day-Date complication). The following evolution came in 1959, with the ref. 1803, using calibre 1555, and showing an updated design, following the other Rolex models, with cleaner dials, hands and indexes.

From left to right, ref. 6511, ref. 6611, ref. 18xx and ref. 18xxx

This replica watch has been replaced in 2015 by a superb edition, with smaller (40mm), slimmer and more elegant case and with brand new, innovative movement, calibre 3255. This is this exact replica watch that is used as a base for the 60th anniversary Edition we’re about to show you.

The Rolex Day-Date 60th Anniversary Edition Green Dial

Here it is, the jubilee (pun-intended) version of the President’s replica watch. It’s not so usual for Rolex to do commemorative replica watches or to have limited editions. Of course, this replica watch won’t change the rule. It is not limited, not numbered or not officially exclusive. So don’t see it as an investment piece. However, be sure that it won’t be common anyway. You probably won’t see may of them around, which makes it of course even more desirable. For this Day-Date 60th anniversary, Rolex plays with all the iconic features of the brand: applied Roman numerals, fluted bezel, President bracelet, gold case and finally, and that’s what makes this replica watch so special, a dial bearing Rolex’s hallmark color, dark green.

This Rolex Day-Date 60th Anniversary keeps all the great attributes of its normal siblings, which clearly won’t make us sad. The new dial is great looking for sure, even if not the most discreet. But that’s a matter of tastes. Its exclusivity will for sure make it rather collectible. It will be available in Everose Gold (Ref. 228235) and in White Gold (228239). Price is 34,400 Euros (inc. VAT).

A important evolution came with the ref. 18xxx, which, in 1977, introduced the quick date feature. Instead of continuously turning the crown to reach the desired date, an adjustment was possible by the second position of the crown, only affecting the date display. End of the 1980s, the Rolex Day-Date received its most famous movement, the 3155 (which is still use today in the 36mm version), with “Double Quick Set”. Then, in 2008, Rolex followed the trend for larger replica watches, introducing next to the traditional 36mm version, a Day-Date II with 41mm case.

Green is of course THE color of the brand. On the Rolex Day-Date 60th Anniversary, this green dial is combined with Everose gold or White gold for all the parts of the dial, and matching with the case’s material. The hands, the inscription, the applied logo at 12 and the indexes are all in rose or white gold, creating an interesting contrast with the green dial. Talking about the numerals, Rolex chose to use here the newly introduced, highly sculptural Roman numerals, faceted and stylized. To be honest, they are just splendid and perfectly manufactured. They give a great depth to the dial and play with light reflections. Of course, some will prefer more discreet batons, but on this 60th anniversary edition, this option is not possible.

Inside the case is the brand’s new calibre, the 3255, which features multiple improvements. The 3255 consumes less energy (thanks to the new Chronergy escapement) and stores more into its barrel (with larger spring than before). As a result, the power reserve jumps to 70 hours. It features a variable-inertia balance wheel with the Parachrom spiral for both a very high accuracy and a good resistance to magnetic fields. The gear train and the lubricants have been improved for more durability and finally, the finishing of the parts is nicer than before. Just like all Rolex replica watches since 2015, the movement is certified “Superlative Chronometer” and runs into -2/+2 seconds / day and is now guaranteed to 5 years.

For the rest, the Rolex Day-Date 60th Anniversary is totally identical to the replica watch Rolex introduced at Baselworld 2015. We find back the slimmer, more elegant and slightly smaller 40mm case. The bezel, of course fluted to respect the tradition of the model, is also better proportioned than on the Day-Date II, giving the entire replica watch a more balanced look. The second update concerns the bracelet, which goes back to the “President” look – 3 half-rounded links alternating polished and satined surfaces. The new version of the bracelet is now integrated to the case and features ceramic inserts into the links, for more flexibility and durability (again the search for reliability so dear to Rolex).

Specifications of the Rolex Day-Date 60th Anniversary

Case: 40mm – Everose (pink) gold or white gold – sapphire crystal on front – 100m water resistant
Movement: calibre 3255 – automatic – 70h power reserve – 28,800 vibrations/h – hours, minutes, date and day of the week
Bracelet: solid gold President bracelet with hidden folding clasp
Ref. 228235 (rose gold) and ref. 228239 (white gold)

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A. Lange & Söhne Replica Dress Watch Hands-on Men Watch Swiss Replica

A. LANGE & SÖHNE Debuts Saxonia Boutique Edition GreyDial

Post author By ukwatches
Post date July 22, 2016

Late last year A. Lange and Söhne added two new models to their entry level piece, the Saxonia, which had been given a small cosmetic revamp at SIHH 2015 into a smaller 35mm piece as well as a slightly amended dial aesthetic in terms of hour and minute markers. These two new models came in the form of a new solid silver dark grey dial Boutiqe Edition, and the size has been increased from 35mm to 37mm (7.8mm thick), a size that is perhaps is more in fitting with current dress replica watch size and will broaden its appeal.www.repliqueparfaite.fr

Inside the replica watch is the manual-wind Calibre L941.1 (the same as for the other Saxonia) with a power reserve of 45 hours. The hand-finished movement displays Lange characteristics such as the hand-engraved balance cock.

The Saxonia collection seems to receive less publicity than other Langes, perhaps in part because they are their ‘entry’ replica watches, but there is no rational reason for their relative lack of fanfare, as they bear the Lange hallmarks and quality of finishing. For those who are looking to get into the brand, these are attractive propositions.

Available in either pink gold or white gold, we had the chance to take a few photos of the former. The white gold version comes with rhodiumed hands.

Both versions are available exclusively from the sixteen A. Lange & Söhne boutiques; prices are USD16,600 for this pink gold version and USD17,800 for the white gold model.

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VACHERON CONSTANTIN Presents Two new Patrimony Traditionelle WorldTime

Post author By ukwatches
Post date July 21, 2016

When Vacheron Constantin introduced its Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time it was the first mechanical replica watch that showed the time in 37 time zones (most world timer replica watches feature 24 time zones), along with a day/ night indication courtesy of the shading on the map. Moreover, it was also notable on its release for the fact that there is only one crown for making all adjustments.

You may recollect an earlier post about one of Vacheron’s most well-known contemporary pieces, the 37 time zone Traditionelle World Time, in pink gold. A couple of months ago they brought out another 18K 5N pink gold version but this time with a pink gold dial, plus an 18K white gold version.

A quick recap of the dial and functionality.

The display consists of three dials: a sapphire dial with the rotating day/night indication shading (18:00-06:00 being the darkened area), a metal dial with a Lambert projection map, and a metal chapter ring. To use it, you choose the reference point and put it at the black triangle at 6 o’clock. The time at the reference point can then be read either via the traditional hour or by the 24-hour disc, and the other time zones via the disc. The cities in black text are the full time zones, whilst the cities in red text are half or quarter-hour zones. It is all operated/ adjusted via a single crown.

The main novelty of this new edition of the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle World Time is its dial and the map. Previously painted in blue and white as per the link in the first paragraph, the map is now made of solid gold, 3D-engraved, and with raised continents with a sun-brushed finish and sand-blasted seas. A geometric pattern on the top helps to locate the 24 main time-zones. The inked 24-hour ring has also been redesigned, with a darkened area from 18:30 to 06:30.

The rest is the same. Inside is Vacheron Constantin’s in-house designed/ developed/ manufactured Calibre 2460WT automatic movement with a gold oscillating weight, 28,800 VPH and a forty-hour power reserve. The movement itself is a rather significant 36.60mm, which means that the replica watch case is 42.5mm.

Johann Heinrich Lambert was a German/French mathematician and scientist who in 1772 released his Conformal Conic (LCC) projection in his publication ‘Anmerkungen und Zusätze zur Entwerfung der Land- und Himmelscharten’. Today the Lambert Conformal Conic projection has become a standard projection for mapping large areas (small scale) in the mid-latitudes – such as USA, Europe and Australia.

What the LCC does is to set a cone over the Earth’s sphere and project the surface onto the cone, which is then ‘unrolled’ and scaled, with scale decreasing between the two parallels and increasing outside them.

As mentioned at the outset, as well as this model Vacheron Constantin also released a new 18k white gold version at the fair, with a white gold dial.

Again, the basic specifications are the same with this new model, the differences lie in the metal and the dial.

Changes in colours (and textures) can completely change the look of a replica watch, and much of the replica watch world is about providing choices that are variations along a basic theme. These new dials have their appeal (especially the pink gold version, which is rather elegant) but for me, the original pips these at the post. I have suspicions that this may be because of an unconscious perhaps rather conservative predilection towards blue for projection maps on replica watch dials.

For more information on both, click here, and now it’s time for all of these time zones to make their way into 2016 one by one.

See you on the flipside.

[Horologium attended Replica Watches & Wonders 2015 by invitation of Richemont Australia]

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