The minute repeater, the Mount Everest of watchmaking
Written by admin on January 31, 2010 – 6:51 pm -Jack Forster ForbesLife Magazine In some quarters of the Russian Orthodox Church, church bells are still believed to have almost supernatural powers. Traditionalists contend that they can keep demons at bay, for instance, by sanctifying the area in which they are audible. For this reason, bells are still christened with holy water and anointed with holy oil. Timepiece connoisseurs feel a like reverence for the minute repeater and sonnerie, watches that chime the time on tiny gongs fitted inside the case. Of all complicated watches, they are the most challenging to make. In fact, chiming watches defy horological history, which in broad strokes is a story of decreasing manual labor and increasing automation. Today mechanical watches can be made... more
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A Swiss Watch Will Make a Great Gift Your Special Valentine
Written by admin on January 30, 2010 – 5:06 pm -Nothing says “I love you” on Valentine’s Day, or any other time for that matter, like a luxury Swiss watch. Every man and woman should own at least one very nice watch and in some cases three or four. There are various names that are considered to distinguishing in the watch industry and while some are more affordable than others the meaning behind a nice watch says a lot. You can’t go wrong with the classics. Below are some men’s and ladies Swiss watches in varying price ranges. For Him: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Unveiled in 1953, the Submariner was the first watch water-resistant to 330 feet. Its combination of unparalleled elegance and spy-friendly versatility appealed to Sean Connery’s James Bond. MSRP $5,175 Omega... more
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The difference between a $500 watch and a $50,000 watch
Written by admin on January 30, 2010 – 12:02 am -Jack Forster, Forbes Magazine The difference between a $500 watch and a $50,000 one is often in the movement. The ground floor of the Roger Dubuis factory, a top-tier manufacturer specializing in artistically extroverted timepieces, comes as a shock. This is one of Geneva's temples of haute horlogerie, a place where you'd expect the loudest sound to be the nearly inaudible cricket-song of a hand file against brass. But in this gigantic room blue- and white-coated technicians tend enormous, sleek machines. The air is redolent of oil and coolant, the ceiling is strung with pipes and conduit, and, here and there, warning signs and bundled cables testify to the huge amounts of electricity being consumed. It's in a room like this that virtually... more
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Movado Rondiro Ladies Watch
Written by admin on January 25, 2010 – 9:19 pm -Movado Rondiro Ladies Watch 0605967 Gold-tone stainless steel case and bracelet. Black dial. Scratch resistant sapphire crystal. Jewelry clasp. Case diameter 15mm. Quartz movement. Water resistant at 30 meters (100 feet). Movado Rondiro Ladies Watch 0605967 Movado Rondiro Ladies Watch 0605967 Brand Movado Series Movado Rondiro Gender Ladies Case Material Gold-tone Stainless Steel Dial Color Black Movement Quartz Clasp Jewelry Bracelet Gold-tone Stainless Steel Water Resistant 30 meters / 100 feet Crystal Scratch Resistant Sapphire Movado, meaning "always in motion," has held its place at the height of innovation and distinction as a luxury watch brand. Movado watches are created by adept watchmakers to meet the austere standards of Swiss time... more
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La Grande Classique de Longines
Written by admin on January 20, 2010 – 11:18 am -La Grande Classique de Longines – confirming an enduring tradition Capturing the soul and the style of Longines’ earliest design tradition, La Grande Classique de Longines watches have until today largely retained their original appearance and proportions. Changing expectations and technical advances have now prompted Longines to update their design, not least by introducing a larger case size and offering an even broader choice of subtly refined dial faces. But the slim, sleek La Grande Classique de Longines case profile remains unchanged, as does the cool elegance that gives this collection an appeal as enduring as the classic tradition itself. L4.191.7.11.6 Collection La Grande Classique de Longines Case: Ultra-slim, round, in 18 carat... more
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Omega New Constellation Watches for Men and Women
Written by admin on January 7, 2010 – 1:50 am -Omega has re-designed its iconic luxury watch line – Constellation collection which was created in 1982 and developed into a milestone in 1995 when super model Cindy Crawford started worked as Omega Ambassador. Constellation collection is one of the world’s most recognizable luxury timepieces with the famous “claws” that look beautiful and firmly hold the sapphire crystal together with the case. Ladies Omega New Constellation Watch The 2009 Omega Constellation watches are highly anticipated by global Omega fans as there has not been a new Constellation in years. And these fresh Constellation watches with dynamic and contemporary look can live up to expectations of their fans. They fully present new design features and technical innovation... more
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IWC Wins Readers’ Choice Award for Best Watch Line
Written by admin on January 7, 2010 – 1:20 am -By Ariel Adams With a deep connection to functionally themed luxury sport watches, IWC rejects an approach to watch making that focuses on form over function. In recent years according to one poll, IWC, has risen to be considered the top luxury watch brand among wealthy Americans. Frequently sighted on the wrists of athletes to actors and bankers, the wide adoption of IWC watches proves that watch lovers want timepieces with utilitarian roots. IWC watches are split between two major styles, with activity themed offerings such as Pilot or Aquatimer diving watches, and classic "thinking person" styles such as the mega popular Portuguese or Ingeniuer timepieces. Equally proficient in steel or gold, IWC is also known to offers excellently finished... more
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