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Hello alfi
Nice watch
I do like the Audemars Piguet Royal oak offshore chronograph stainless or Rose Gold
https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/...RxuJvmrxB0w_Rz4uAUgNFnASNzclkGtl-9wf-1XfHzUKI,
http://www.faussemontre.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Montres-AP-Royal-Oak.jpg.
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Omega and Bond
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http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/cinema/omega-and-bond
OMEGA has been firmly on 007’s wrist for nearly two decades now, reliably serving in its key supporting role and looking the part of the perfect spy timepiece through thick and thin since GoldenEye in 1995. The world's favourite secret agent is defined not only by his sense of adventure but by his role as the ultimate style icon – a combination that makes OMEGA and 007 perfect partners. Like the spy they honour, they are as robust and reliable as they are fashionable. Here we’ve provided each devoted James Bond enthusiast with the precise details of 007’s OMEGA sidekick in every film in the franchise since our début in 1995.
GOLDENEYE (1995)
Pierce Brosnan took up the mantle of James Bond in a story of stolen satellite weapon technology, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and rogue agents. GoldenEye is a devastating device that can fire a pulse from orbit and wipe out a city – and its target is London. Time isn’t on Bond’s side, but an OMEGA watch is, in this case a Seamaster Quartz Professional 300M with a blue dial. When 007 is trapped in the villain’s armoured train, with the seconds ticking away before it explodes, Bond uses the watch’s built-in laser on the bezel to cut through the steel plate, enabling the British spy and the Russian computer programmer Natalya (Izabella Scorupco) to leap free in the nick of time. His OMEGA is also seen in the brilliant ‘Arkangel’ pre-credits sequence, again involving a very big bang - although this model is on a dark leather strap rather than a stainless steel bracelet - and then again later when it is used as a detonator (the control button replaces the normal helium-escape valve, a device used by professional divers in diving bells or other submersible who may be breathing “artificial’” atmospheres). Even treacherous Alec Trevelyan (Sean Bean) has a Seamaster, such OMEGA watches being standard MI6 issue to 00 agents.
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http://www.omegawatches.com/planet-omega/cinema/omega-and-bond
OMEGA has been firmly on 007’s wrist for nearly two decades now, reliably serving in its key supporting role and looking the part of the perfect spy timepiece through thick and thin since GoldenEye in 1995. The world's favourite secret agent is defined not only by his sense of adventure but by his role as the ultimate style icon – a combination that makes OMEGA and 007 perfect partners. Like the spy they honour, they are as robust and reliable as they are fashionable. Here we’ve provided each devoted James Bond enthusiast with the precise details of 007’s OMEGA sidekick in every film in the franchise since our début in 1995.
GOLDENEYE (1995)
Pierce Brosnan took up the mantle of James Bond in a story of stolen satellite weapon technology, the disintegration of the Soviet Union and rogue agents. GoldenEye is a devastating device that can fire a pulse from orbit and wipe out a city – and its target is London. Time isn’t on Bond’s side, but an OMEGA watch is, in this case a Seamaster Quartz Professional 300M with a blue dial. When 007 is trapped in the villain’s armoured train, with the seconds ticking away before it explodes, Bond uses the watch’s built-in laser on the bezel to cut through the steel plate, enabling the British spy and the Russian computer programmer Natalya (Izabella Scorupco) to leap free in the nick of time. His OMEGA is also seen in the brilliant ‘Arkangel’ pre-credits sequence, again involving a very big bang - although this model is on a dark leather strap rather than a stainless steel bracelet - and then again later when it is used as a detonator (the control button replaces the normal helium-escape valve, a device used by professional divers in diving bells or other submersible who may be breathing “artificial’” atmospheres). Even treacherous Alec Trevelyan (Sean Bean) has a Seamaster, such OMEGA watches being standard MI6 issue to 00 agents.
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Glashütte Original watches skeleton
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Watch perfection elsewhere then Swiss made
Glashütte Original was created in 1845, when the German master watchmakers, Ferdiand Al Lange, Julius Assmann, Ludwig Strasser, Johannes Dürrstein, Adolf Schneider, Strasser & Rohde, Ernst Kassiske settled in the region of Glasshütte. These master watchmakers were awarded various gold model at the world exhibition and international competitions, thus creating the foundation and reputation of watching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrKJlfnRd8g
https://www.google.ca/search?q=glas...inding-skeletonized-edition-watch%2F;1279;719
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Watch perfection elsewhere then Swiss made
Glashütte Original was created in 1845, when the German master watchmakers, Ferdiand Al Lange, Julius Assmann, Ludwig Strasser, Johannes Dürrstein, Adolf Schneider, Strasser & Rohde, Ernst Kassiske settled in the region of Glasshütte. These master watchmakers were awarded various gold model at the world exhibition and international competitions, thus creating the foundation and reputation of watching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrKJlfnRd8g
https://www.google.ca/search?q=glas...inding-skeletonized-edition-watch%2F;1279;719
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Bravo booker l for you're tribute to James bond watches !!!
So I can afford the Zulu maratac more than the Rolex or The gorgeous Omega !
I've been wearing this Zulu watch band for more than 3 years and I work manually so my watch strap as to be very flexible and very conftable !
I recommend this strap IT looks great it feels great for running , diving and verry abrasive resistant ! Non magnetic stainless buckle !
Also is the same as James bond
I were it with a seiko skx Scuba Diver
http://www.westcoastime.com/mazubobain20.html
So I can afford the Zulu maratac more than the Rolex or The gorgeous Omega !
I've been wearing this Zulu watch band for more than 3 years and I work manually so my watch strap as to be very flexible and very conftable !
I recommend this strap IT looks great it feels great for running , diving and verry abrasive resistant ! Non magnetic stainless buckle !
Also is the same as James bond
I were it with a seiko skx Scuba Diver
http://www.westcoastime.com/mazubobain20.html
Hello marc7
I have been a "Bond " fan since the early days of the franchise and a watch fan for over 20 years .
Gorgeous watches and 007 are a perfect pair !
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Louis Moinet Astrolabe Tourbillon
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A French Watch MAker high end
Louis Moinet was a horologist from France who is known for his genius in watchmaking. He created several amazing watches that are considered unequalled even to this day. Among the historical figures that he made watches for include Napoleon Bonaparte, US President Thomas Jefferson, US President James Monroe, England’s King George IV, Naples’ King Marshal Murat, the Russian Tsar Alexander I and Marshal Ney.
LOUIS MOINET
Astrolabe Tourbillon
The Astrolabe Tourbillion is inspired by one of mankind's oldest but least-known astronomical instruments.
An astrolabe is an instrument used to observe the stars as well as determine the time (in the daytime by observing the sun, at night by observing the stars). It is a mythical object, which links man to the great mysteries of the universe.
http://www.louismoinet.com/collection-astrolabe-tourbillon-p51.php
Other fine time pieces https://www.google.ca/search?q=loui...-moinet%25E2%2580%2599s-martian-watch;964;530
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A French Watch MAker high end
Louis Moinet was a horologist from France who is known for his genius in watchmaking. He created several amazing watches that are considered unequalled even to this day. Among the historical figures that he made watches for include Napoleon Bonaparte, US President Thomas Jefferson, US President James Monroe, England’s King George IV, Naples’ King Marshal Murat, the Russian Tsar Alexander I and Marshal Ney.
LOUIS MOINET
Astrolabe Tourbillon
The Astrolabe Tourbillion is inspired by one of mankind's oldest but least-known astronomical instruments.
An astrolabe is an instrument used to observe the stars as well as determine the time (in the daytime by observing the sun, at night by observing the stars). It is a mythical object, which links man to the great mysteries of the universe.
http://www.louismoinet.com/collection-astrolabe-tourbillon-p51.php
Other fine time pieces https://www.google.ca/search?q=loui...-moinet%25E2%2580%2599s-martian-watch;964;530
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Gerald genta
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One of the 20 th century most innovative watch creator and designer of complications Gerald Genta instrumented many high end most complicated time pieces https://www.google.ca/search?q=gera...4EsLkoATwl4CIBA&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1349&bih=636
http://geraldgenta.ne10.net/index_en.htm
Genius of watchmaking Bulgari Gerald Genta Sapphire Bridge Tourbillon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9uw6aL0WjI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bg06rrZ92c
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One of the 20 th century most innovative watch creator and designer of complications Gerald Genta instrumented many high end most complicated time pieces https://www.google.ca/search?q=gera...4EsLkoATwl4CIBA&ved=0CCkQsAQ&biw=1349&bih=636
http://geraldgenta.ne10.net/index_en.htm
Genius of watchmaking Bulgari Gerald Genta Sapphire Bridge Tourbillon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9uw6aL0WjI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Bg06rrZ92c
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Franck Muller crazy hours watch
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For watch fans of different look watches ,Franck Muller "Crazy Hours "
https://www.google.ca/search?q=FRAN...v&sa=X&ei=SQUzVc79GYazoQSVsYGQBA&ved=0CCUQsAQ
Tonneaux shaped watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5i9UNpiblI uncoordinated numbers
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For watch fans of different look watches ,Franck Muller "Crazy Hours "
https://www.google.ca/search?q=FRAN...v&sa=X&ei=SQUzVc79GYazoQSVsYGQBA&ved=0CCUQsAQ
Tonneaux shaped watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5i9UNpiblI uncoordinated numbers
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The Franck Muller Yachting Collection
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Franck Muller Yachting Collection
https://www.google.ca/search?q=The+...-franck-muller-yachting-collection%2F;663;507
The Master of Complications unveils its new timepiece dedicated to its exclusive new partnership with the Italian Sea Group: a tribute to craftsmanship and seafaring world.
Inspired by the dynamic Vanguard collection, the Yachting Collection developps a new creative vision of time with its nautical details. Recalling the distinctive curves of the Franck Muller Yacht, the Yachting watch features all the seafaring details: from the deep blue of the case along with the fresh white of the strap and the wind rose adorning the dial everything reminds us of the world of marine.
The case of the Yachting watch is truly the demonstration of the slender and refined curves of the Franck Muller Yacht produced with the Italian Sea Group. The drawing of the yacht adorning the case of the watch, beautifully highlights the perfect harmony between these two artworks. The high-legibility dial which features the distinct Vanguard numerals perfectly complements the audacious design of the dial .
Sporting an automatic movement, the line is available in titanium, red gold and stainless steel and is further seen in two variants – classic and chronograph. This timepiece is the ideal sports watch for the owners of a Franck Muller Yacht as they both share the same resolute elegance, unique curves and technical features.
Each watch comes with a cordura and rubber strap with white or blue stitches. The Franck Muller Yachting Collection will be released on March 27th at Marina di Carrara in Italy where a dedicated shipyard as well as a watch gallery devoted to the latest Franck Muller creations are already setted up.
Global precision meets yachting sport design in this avant-garde artwork.
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Franck Muller Yachting Collection
https://www.google.ca/search?q=The+...-franck-muller-yachting-collection%2F;663;507
The Master of Complications unveils its new timepiece dedicated to its exclusive new partnership with the Italian Sea Group: a tribute to craftsmanship and seafaring world.
Inspired by the dynamic Vanguard collection, the Yachting Collection developps a new creative vision of time with its nautical details. Recalling the distinctive curves of the Franck Muller Yacht, the Yachting watch features all the seafaring details: from the deep blue of the case along with the fresh white of the strap and the wind rose adorning the dial everything reminds us of the world of marine.
The case of the Yachting watch is truly the demonstration of the slender and refined curves of the Franck Muller Yacht produced with the Italian Sea Group. The drawing of the yacht adorning the case of the watch, beautifully highlights the perfect harmony between these two artworks. The high-legibility dial which features the distinct Vanguard numerals perfectly complements the audacious design of the dial .
Sporting an automatic movement, the line is available in titanium, red gold and stainless steel and is further seen in two variants – classic and chronograph. This timepiece is the ideal sports watch for the owners of a Franck Muller Yacht as they both share the same resolute elegance, unique curves and technical features.
Each watch comes with a cordura and rubber strap with white or blue stitches. The Franck Muller Yachting Collection will be released on March 27th at Marina di Carrara in Italy where a dedicated shipyard as well as a watch gallery devoted to the latest Franck Muller creations are already setted up.
Global precision meets yachting sport design in this avant-garde artwork.
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World time watch from patek
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A 24 time zone watch for travellers ,the Patek Philippe "World Time"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL4erVorVIs,
https://www.google.ca/search?q=worl...v&sa=X&ei=NqU0VZ3UMMqyoQTrpYD4BQ&ved=0CDIQsAQ
Patek Philippe Platinum World Time Watch (1939)
http://images.complex.com/complex/image/upload/t_article_image/ae5iuw0ajmmcusispltj.jpg
Price: $4,026,524
Not much is known about this historic wristwatch, but it was sold in 2002 and considered one the only watches ever made of its time.
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A 24 time zone watch for travellers ,the Patek Philippe "World Time"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LL4erVorVIs,
https://www.google.ca/search?q=worl...v&sa=X&ei=NqU0VZ3UMMqyoQTrpYD4BQ&ved=0CDIQsAQ
Patek Philippe Platinum World Time Watch (1939)
http://images.complex.com/complex/image/upload/t_article_image/ae5iuw0ajmmcusispltj.jpg
Price: $4,026,524
Not much is known about this historic wristwatch, but it was sold in 2002 and considered one the only watches ever made of its time.
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Jaquet droz bird repeater
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The Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater https://www.google.ca/search?q=jaqu...gGoHcoASbkYDYAw&ved=0CDMQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=659
http://www.jaquet-droz.com/the-bird-repeater/en/ All of this in a mechanical watch ,The Bird Repeater, a manual wind mechanical timepiece that features a minute repeater function,
For 2015
http://monochrome-watches.com/jaquet-droz-bird-repeater-geneva-edition-price/
If you look back in the history of watchmaking, you’ll notice that most of the old watchmakers were not only creating watches but also automats, something especially appreciated by kings and nobles during the 18th century. Not only watches and automats are closely linked but the development of complicated automats was only possible because of the progresses made by watchmaking. One of the most famous creator of automats was Pierre Jaquet-Droz (1721–1790). In order to pay tribute to his ancestor, the brand that holds his name created in 2012 a watch mixing a repeater and an automat. For 2015, there is a new edition complementing the collection. Here is the Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater Geneva edition.
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The Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater https://www.google.ca/search?q=jaqu...gGoHcoASbkYDYAw&ved=0CDMQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=659
http://www.jaquet-droz.com/the-bird-repeater/en/ All of this in a mechanical watch ,The Bird Repeater, a manual wind mechanical timepiece that features a minute repeater function,
For 2015
http://monochrome-watches.com/jaquet-droz-bird-repeater-geneva-edition-price/
If you look back in the history of watchmaking, you’ll notice that most of the old watchmakers were not only creating watches but also automats, something especially appreciated by kings and nobles during the 18th century. Not only watches and automats are closely linked but the development of complicated automats was only possible because of the progresses made by watchmaking. One of the most famous creator of automats was Pierre Jaquet-Droz (1721–1790). In order to pay tribute to his ancestor, the brand that holds his name created in 2012 a watch mixing a repeater and an automat. For 2015, there is a new edition complementing the collection. Here is the Jaquet Droz Bird Repeater Geneva edition.
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Patek Philippe Split Second Rattrapante Chronograph
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Split Second Rattrapante Chronograph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqMIZhH-R2A
Also called: Split-seconds chronograph or Double chronograph
The second stop-watch hand is dragged along with the chronograph hand. It can be stopped independently by pressing a button in order to measure lap times. After another push of a button it will bounce back under the chronograph hand to continue in conjunction with it. Hereby the measurement of other intermediate times becomes possible.
The rattrapante hand is a second hand that can be stopped independently of the central chronograph hand. After having been stopped (temporarily), it can be caused to instantly catch up the central chrono hand and continue together with it by pressing a button. Therefore the word "rattrapante", which has its origins in the French verb "rattraper," meaning "catch again".
Rattrapante chronographs are regarded as particularly valuable because of the demanding complication; certain historical models are coveted by collectors and connoisseurs. For example a rattrapante wristwatch by Patek Philippe, produced in 1922, was auctioned at Antiquorium on 14 November 1999 for US$ 1,918,387. At that time this was the highest price ever reached for a wrist watch in an auction.
Unlike the rattrapante or double chronograph the mono rattrapante represents a (cheaper) version with just one stop hand. (See also: flyback)
The art of time,timeless
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Split Second Rattrapante Chronograph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqMIZhH-R2A
Also called: Split-seconds chronograph or Double chronograph
The second stop-watch hand is dragged along with the chronograph hand. It can be stopped independently by pressing a button in order to measure lap times. After another push of a button it will bounce back under the chronograph hand to continue in conjunction with it. Hereby the measurement of other intermediate times becomes possible.
The rattrapante hand is a second hand that can be stopped independently of the central chronograph hand. After having been stopped (temporarily), it can be caused to instantly catch up the central chrono hand and continue together with it by pressing a button. Therefore the word "rattrapante", which has its origins in the French verb "rattraper," meaning "catch again".
Rattrapante chronographs are regarded as particularly valuable because of the demanding complication; certain historical models are coveted by collectors and connoisseurs. For example a rattrapante wristwatch by Patek Philippe, produced in 1922, was auctioned at Antiquorium on 14 November 1999 for US$ 1,918,387. At that time this was the highest price ever reached for a wrist watch in an auction.
Unlike the rattrapante or double chronograph the mono rattrapante represents a (cheaper) version with just one stop hand. (See also: flyback)
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High end watches Mother Of Pearl Dials
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Better looking dials on watches may change the looks of a Time piece ,
High end watches Mother Of Pearl Dials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5jWTb_9m8I,
https://www.google.ca/search?q=moth...8NIrvoASf94CACA&ved=0CCMQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=659
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Better looking dials on watches may change the looks of a Time piece ,
High end watches Mother Of Pearl Dials https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5jWTb_9m8I,
https://www.google.ca/search?q=moth...8NIrvoASf94CACA&ved=0CCMQsAQ&biw=1366&bih=659
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Guilloché Dials & Guilloché Enamel Dials Watch
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Better looking dials
Guilloché (or guilloche) is a decorative technique in which a very precise, intricate and repetitive pattern is mechanically engraved into an underlying material via engine turning, which uses a machine of the same name, also called a rose engine lathe. This mechanical technique improved on more time-consuming designs achieved by hand and allowed for greater delicacy, precision, and closeness of line, as well as greater speed.
The term "guilloche" is also used more generally for repetitive architectural patterns of intersecting or overlapping spirals or other shapes, as used in the Ancient Near East, classical Greece and Rome and neo-classical architecture, and Early Medieval interlace decoration in Anglo-Saxon art and elsewhere. Medieval Cosmatesque stone inlay designs with two ribbons winding around a series of regular central points are very often called guilloche. These central points are often blank, but may contain a figure, such as a rose.[1] These senses are a back-formation from the engraving guilloché, so called because the architectural motifs resemble the designs produced by later guilloché techniques.
http://revo-online.com/revolution-a...ays-at-the-blancpain-madison-avenue-boutique/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=guil...v&sa=X&ei=MuM5Vc3YNM3soAS9kYCAAw&ved=0CC4QsAQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZDIawkiIXM
Unique mechanical wristwatch combining the high arts of skeletonizing, fire enameling and guilloche main, featuring a dial dedicated to the theme of “The Three Apes” handcrafted with guilloche décor and transparent enamel, as well as a manually wound movement skeletonized by hand.
http://www.passion-horlogere.com/index.php/actualites-horlogeres/1174-only-watch-2013--chronoswiss
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Better looking dials
Guilloché (or guilloche) is a decorative technique in which a very precise, intricate and repetitive pattern is mechanically engraved into an underlying material via engine turning, which uses a machine of the same name, also called a rose engine lathe. This mechanical technique improved on more time-consuming designs achieved by hand and allowed for greater delicacy, precision, and closeness of line, as well as greater speed.
The term "guilloche" is also used more generally for repetitive architectural patterns of intersecting or overlapping spirals or other shapes, as used in the Ancient Near East, classical Greece and Rome and neo-classical architecture, and Early Medieval interlace decoration in Anglo-Saxon art and elsewhere. Medieval Cosmatesque stone inlay designs with two ribbons winding around a series of regular central points are very often called guilloche. These central points are often blank, but may contain a figure, such as a rose.[1] These senses are a back-formation from the engraving guilloché, so called because the architectural motifs resemble the designs produced by later guilloché techniques.
http://revo-online.com/revolution-a...ays-at-the-blancpain-madison-avenue-boutique/
https://www.google.ca/search?q=guil...v&sa=X&ei=MuM5Vc3YNM3soAS9kYCAAw&ved=0CC4QsAQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZDIawkiIXM
Unique mechanical wristwatch combining the high arts of skeletonizing, fire enameling and guilloche main, featuring a dial dedicated to the theme of “The Three Apes” handcrafted with guilloche décor and transparent enamel, as well as a manually wound movement skeletonized by hand.
http://www.passion-horlogere.com/index.php/actualites-horlogeres/1174-only-watch-2013--chronoswiss
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Moon phase high end watches
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Moon-Phase Watches
The Most Sought-After Complication
Together with luxury watch market platforms Chrono24 and Ebner Publishing (known for WatchTime magazine), I started a company called Chronolytics to analyze and structure Chrono24 users' behavioral data. We had noticed that there was no real information source regarding consumer behavior in the watch market, so we decided to fill that gap for watch manufacturers.
Besides being a data vendor for the watch industry at large, Chronolytics also culls data that we consider of interest to everyday watch fans — such as the brands that are generating particular interest within specific timeframes.
In each week of March, we'll show you the most popular complication timepieces based on the data we collected from watch enthusiasts' behavior in 2012. This data consists of millions of watch queries performed by U.S. visitors to the world’s biggest luxury-watch-market platform. Check out last week’s feature: The Top 5 Chronographs.
This week, we're talking about moon-phase watches. The moon-phase complication indicates, yes, the current phase of our beloved moon. It is one of the most sought-after and wished-for complications for watch enthusiasts.
The moon-phase indicator on a watch is a rotating disc that illustrates the illuminated portion of the moon, as seen from Earth. The cycle from new moon to new moon (nothing to see from Earth, as the moon isn’t illuminated by the sun) is 29.53 days.
Depending on your interest or profession, a moon-phase complication might be very useful. However, to most people, it’s just a pretty complication. Some watch brands are really taking the design of their moon-phase indicators to the next level whereas some other brands just display a simple-looking moon or part of the moon.
We picked the five most sought-after watch models with a moon-phase indicator.
1. Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Moon Phase
Patek Philippe is well known for its complications. It makes a clear distinction between Complications and Grand Complications. The most popular moon-phase watches are in the Grand Complications collection.
This reference 5159G is part of the Grand Complications collection because of the Perpetual Calendar complication (day, month and leap year indicators). The moon-phase aperture on the 5159G is located at 6 o’clock and shows the moon (of course) and some perfectly drawn stars. A perfect dress watch!
2. Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moon Phase
3. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar
Jaeger-LeCoultre is the manufacturer from Switzerland with the highest number of in-house-developed movements. Of course, there are a couple of movements with moonphase indicators among them.
Although everyone knows the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso models, with their rectangular-shaped cases, the brand also produces round watches in its so-called Master collection. Starting with a very thin Master watch with time-only functionality, Jaeger-LeCoultre ends its list of Master collection with the Master Grande Tradition. This is a collection of watches with very impressive complications.
With regards to the moonphase, JLC's stainless steel reference Q151842A or Master Calendar has a beautiful moonphase indicator at 6 o’clock. In addition to the moon-phase indicator, the dial also has two apertures for the day and month. The date is indicated with a large centralized hand.
4. Patek Philippe Nautilus
We kid you not: Patek Philippe has another spot in this Top 5 most popular moon-phases list. Just to be sure, this list has been based on the U.S. watch consumer’s interest in moon-phase watches. We were quite surprised as well, as there are so many nice brands with moonphase watches.
However, this is not a classic Patek Philippe like the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on this list. This is the enfant terrible for many Patek Philippe collectors, the Nautilus. Originally designed by Gerald Genta in the 1970s, it was meant to be Patek’s luxury sports watch. The Nautilus was (and still is) Patek’s answer to Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak watch.
Although the very first Nautilus only indicated hours, minutes and the date, Patek started to introduce models with more functionality in later years. This Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A comes very close to the original Nautilus regarding its case and bracelet design, and it’s made out of stainless steel.
Besides the moon-phase indicator, it has a date (indicated by a hand) and power reserve indicator.
5. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Briefly mentioned when discussing the No. 4 spot on this list, this is the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet, the first luxury sports watch that Gérald Genta designed in this lineup. The Patek Philippe Nautilus and IWC Ingenieur SL were the other two.
Just like the Nautilus, the first Royal Oak was the most basic version. However, these manufacturers’ customers also desired something less minimalistic, with extra functionality.
The Royal Oak reference 25829ST is a perpetual calendar watch with a moon-phase complication in the classic 39mm Royal Oak case. Actually, the movement is based on the exact same movement used in the very first 39mm Royal Oak in 1972.
Go figure how popular the Patek Philippe brand is when it comes to moon-phase complications. A Patek Philippe watch also takes the second rank in this overview, this time from its Complications collection. This time, it isn’t a moon-phase watch with a perpetual calendar but rather an annual calendar. Reference 5146 displays the day, month, moon-phases and has a power reserve indicator.
Moon Phase
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Moon-Phase Watches
The Most Sought-After Complication
Together with luxury watch market platforms Chrono24 and Ebner Publishing (known for WatchTime magazine), I started a company called Chronolytics to analyze and structure Chrono24 users' behavioral data. We had noticed that there was no real information source regarding consumer behavior in the watch market, so we decided to fill that gap for watch manufacturers.
Besides being a data vendor for the watch industry at large, Chronolytics also culls data that we consider of interest to everyday watch fans — such as the brands that are generating particular interest within specific timeframes.
In each week of March, we'll show you the most popular complication timepieces based on the data we collected from watch enthusiasts' behavior in 2012. This data consists of millions of watch queries performed by U.S. visitors to the world’s biggest luxury-watch-market platform. Check out last week’s feature: The Top 5 Chronographs.
This week, we're talking about moon-phase watches. The moon-phase complication indicates, yes, the current phase of our beloved moon. It is one of the most sought-after and wished-for complications for watch enthusiasts.
The moon-phase indicator on a watch is a rotating disc that illustrates the illuminated portion of the moon, as seen from Earth. The cycle from new moon to new moon (nothing to see from Earth, as the moon isn’t illuminated by the sun) is 29.53 days.
Depending on your interest or profession, a moon-phase complication might be very useful. However, to most people, it’s just a pretty complication. Some watch brands are really taking the design of their moon-phase indicators to the next level whereas some other brands just display a simple-looking moon or part of the moon.
We picked the five most sought-after watch models with a moon-phase indicator.
1. Patek Philippe Perpetual Calendar Moon Phase
Patek Philippe is well known for its complications. It makes a clear distinction between Complications and Grand Complications. The most popular moon-phase watches are in the Grand Complications collection.
This reference 5159G is part of the Grand Complications collection because of the Perpetual Calendar complication (day, month and leap year indicators). The moon-phase aperture on the 5159G is located at 6 o’clock and shows the moon (of course) and some perfectly drawn stars. A perfect dress watch!
2. Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Moon Phase
3. Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Calendar
Jaeger-LeCoultre is the manufacturer from Switzerland with the highest number of in-house-developed movements. Of course, there are a couple of movements with moonphase indicators among them.
Although everyone knows the Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso models, with their rectangular-shaped cases, the brand also produces round watches in its so-called Master collection. Starting with a very thin Master watch with time-only functionality, Jaeger-LeCoultre ends its list of Master collection with the Master Grande Tradition. This is a collection of watches with very impressive complications.
With regards to the moonphase, JLC's stainless steel reference Q151842A or Master Calendar has a beautiful moonphase indicator at 6 o’clock. In addition to the moon-phase indicator, the dial also has two apertures for the day and month. The date is indicated with a large centralized hand.
4. Patek Philippe Nautilus
We kid you not: Patek Philippe has another spot in this Top 5 most popular moon-phases list. Just to be sure, this list has been based on the U.S. watch consumer’s interest in moon-phase watches. We were quite surprised as well, as there are so many nice brands with moonphase watches.
However, this is not a classic Patek Philippe like the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on this list. This is the enfant terrible for many Patek Philippe collectors, the Nautilus. Originally designed by Gerald Genta in the 1970s, it was meant to be Patek’s luxury sports watch. The Nautilus was (and still is) Patek’s answer to Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak watch.
Although the very first Nautilus only indicated hours, minutes and the date, Patek started to introduce models with more functionality in later years. This Patek Philippe Nautilus 5712/1A comes very close to the original Nautilus regarding its case and bracelet design, and it’s made out of stainless steel.
Besides the moon-phase indicator, it has a date (indicated by a hand) and power reserve indicator.
5. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak
Briefly mentioned when discussing the No. 4 spot on this list, this is the Royal Oak by Audemars Piguet, the first luxury sports watch that Gérald Genta designed in this lineup. The Patek Philippe Nautilus and IWC Ingenieur SL were the other two.
Just like the Nautilus, the first Royal Oak was the most basic version. However, these manufacturers’ customers also desired something less minimalistic, with extra functionality.
The Royal Oak reference 25829ST is a perpetual calendar watch with a moon-phase complication in the classic 39mm Royal Oak case. Actually, the movement is based on the exact same movement used in the very first 39mm Royal Oak in 1972.
Go figure how popular the Patek Philippe brand is when it comes to moon-phase complications. A Patek Philippe watch also takes the second rank in this overview, this time from its Complications collection. This time, it isn’t a moon-phase watch with a perpetual calendar but rather an annual calendar. Reference 5146 displays the day, month, moon-phases and has a power reserve indicator.
Moon Phase
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Legendary Time Piece ,The Tag Heuer Monaco ,Steve McQueen
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Legendary Time Piece
https://www.google.ca/search?q=tag+...&ei=e9Q-VZmoLcL3oAT9g4HACA&sqi=2&ved=0CBwQsAQ
The TAG Heuer Monaco (originally Heuer Monaco) is a series of automatic chronograph wristwatch originally introduced by Heuer in 1969 in honour of the Monaco Grand Prix. The Monaco was revolutionary for being the first automatic as well as the first square cased chronograph. The Hollywood film star Steve McQueen used the watch to accessorize his character in the 1971 film Le Mans. In the decades after his death the use of film stills has made the watch synonymous with McQueen. Although it was discontinued in the mid-1970s, the Monaco was reissued with a new design in 1998 and was reintroduced again with an entirely new mechanisms in 2003 in response to McQueen's increasing popularity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAG_Heuer_Monaco
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Legendary Time Piece
https://www.google.ca/search?q=tag+...&ei=e9Q-VZmoLcL3oAT9g4HACA&sqi=2&ved=0CBwQsAQ
The TAG Heuer Monaco (originally Heuer Monaco) is a series of automatic chronograph wristwatch originally introduced by Heuer in 1969 in honour of the Monaco Grand Prix. The Monaco was revolutionary for being the first automatic as well as the first square cased chronograph. The Hollywood film star Steve McQueen used the watch to accessorize his character in the 1971 film Le Mans. In the decades after his death the use of film stills has made the watch synonymous with McQueen. Although it was discontinued in the mid-1970s, the Monaco was reissued with a new design in 1998 and was reintroduced again with an entirely new mechanisms in 2003 in response to McQueen's increasing popularity.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TAG_Heuer_Monaco
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McQueen a men's m'en ! Is film Le Mans was ground breaking on how to film car chase ! If you can see the documentary about this film it shows how good he is a driver , a true pilot !
Gorgeous watch not that expensive and a great subject on conversation !
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Gorgeous watch not that expensive and a great subject on conversation !
http://youtu.be/8E5UTpr87fw
Many Legends in One
The race ,The Driver ,The movie ,The actor ,The person ,The watch "Monaco"
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The race ,The Driver ,The movie ,The actor ,The person ,The watch "Monaco"
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Breitling Navitimer
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The Breitling Navitimer
http://www.breitling.com/en/models/navitimer/navitimer-world/
John Travolta a Breitling Fan https://www.google.ca/search?q=John...dLNHHogTv2ICIBQ&ved=0CB0QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=659
And the Bentley
THE TWO NEW FACES
OF A ROADGOING CHAMPION
The Bentley GMT Light Body B04 chronograph welcomes two new interpretations of its extremely original design: one in black titanium, and the other in a more compact diameter. Beneath the taut, sporty bodywork beats a Manufacture Breitling movement with an incomparably user-friendly second timezone display.
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The Breitling Navitimer
http://www.breitling.com/en/models/navitimer/navitimer-world/
John Travolta a Breitling Fan https://www.google.ca/search?q=John...dLNHHogTv2ICIBQ&ved=0CB0QsAQ&biw=1366&bih=659
And the Bentley
THE TWO NEW FACES
OF A ROADGOING CHAMPION
The Bentley GMT Light Body B04 chronograph welcomes two new interpretations of its extremely original design: one in black titanium, and the other in a more compact diameter. Beneath the taut, sporty bodywork beats a Manufacture Breitling movement with an incomparably user-friendly second timezone display.
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