First Look: Zenith Defy Revival Shadow Watch

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Since its launch in early 2022, the Zenith Defy Revival collection has quickly won over enthusiasts with its ultra-faithful 60s proportions, brightly faceted case design and archetypal integrated trapezoidal bracelet. Zenith has been eager to capitalize on the model’s success since its initial launch, so it’s no surprise that the new Defy Revival model joins the brand’s Watches and Wonders 2023 new arrivals list. Zenith aims to illustrate the success of the blackout 2020 Chronomaster Revival “Shadow,” which is hardly surprising (given that the model still has a strong fan base). With that in mind, it looks like the new Zenith Defy Revival Shadow is sure to be a hit for the brand on paper, and if initial images are any indication, the new model certainly lives up to the hype.

Brand: Zenith
Model: Defy Revival Shadow
Dimensions: 37mm wide
Water resistance: 300 meters
Case Material: Microblasted Titanium
Crystal/Lens: Sapphire Crystal Movement: Elite 670 Automatic Power Reserve:

Although the Zenith Defy Revival Shadow’s 37mm wide case is identical in shape and proportions to previous Defy Revival models, the new matte sandblasted titanium case material lends a bold dimension to this funky-familiar shape in the initial photos. modern. While the “Shadow” name might suggest some sort of black treatment, the case’s dark graphite-gray hue comes from the titanium itself, as the microblasting process tends to accentuate the dark undertones of the metal. In stark contrast to the bright, highly reflective polished surface of the stainless steel model, here the darker matte titanium case removes some of the late ’60s idiosyncrasies from the design in favor of a more modern, aggressive visual style. Functionally, however, this case remains the same as the stainless steel case,for luxury watches replica

The new Zenith Defy Revival Shadow opts for a simple matte black dial, rather than the colorful retro-inspired gradient dials of previous Defy Revival iterations. While this simpler dial layout might feel straightforward or brutal, the use of a khaki fauxtina lume adds a welcome sense of warmth to the initial image. Like the case, aside from the color change, this dial should look familiar to fans of the brand. The ribbed, rhodium-plated applied hour markers and the large luminous dauphine earpieces are mainstays of the collection, as are the intricate outer seconds scale and the adorable skeletonized date window at 4:30.

The Elite 670 automatic movement inside the Zenith Defy Revival Shadow is another familiar series staple. A common choice for Zenith’s less exotic offerings, the Elite 670 is a solid and reliable powerplant with a 50-hour power reserve at a beat rate of 28,800 bph. Naturally, no Defy Revival model would be complete without a Gay Frères-inspired trapezoid bracelet, and the Defy Revival Shadow is no exception. Like the case, the new microblasted titanium material gives this design a more modern edge, and it should also feel extremely light on the wrist.

Combining retro and modern visual elements with a light, angular design, the new Zenith Defy Revival Shadow is the biggest style leap in the Defy Revival collection to date and a truly striking statement piece. nice watches shop

Introducing the Panerai Luminor Due Luna 38 mm

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The new Luminor Due Luna, with its 38mm case and moon phase complication, showcases Panerai’s grandeur, but is more wearable and as close to a dress watch as possible

Italian luxury watchmaker Panerai has once again raised the bar with a compact, more wearable version of its popular Luminor Due collection, complete with Lunar styling. First launched in 2016, the Luminor Due timepieces are robust, sporty and bold, with diameters ranging from 44mm to 47mm (there’s even a huge 50mm moonphase model). The new Luminor Due Luna 38mm timepiece is smaller in size, more elegant in hand, and fits almost any wrist.

Is it gold or copper? This is gold technology
The Luminor Due Luna 38mm collection differs from its large case size, but in keeping with Panerai’s masculine beauty, it is aimed at women or men with smaller wrists. The collection is as close to a dress watch as Panerai is, with design elements that combine a moon phase complication with a smaller dial size, while still retaining the brand’s DNA.

The new Moonphase iteration comes in a 38mm case and comes in a Goldtech (Panerai’s rose gold alloy) version and three steel versions. Interestingly, only the former allows the user to see the movement through the display case back, while the other versions feature a solid steel case back. When paired with the brand’s ‘safety lock’ crown, the case is water resistant to 30 meters.

Unlike traditional gold, Panerai’s Goldtech contains copper, which gives it a rich rose gold color. The alloy also contains platinum, which protects the material from oxidation and prolongs the life of the timepiece. Unlike the standard rose gold case, the distinctive strength of Goldtech gives it a more modern side. Due Luna model PAM01181 is set in a Goldtech case with a mother-of-pearl dial and comes on a blue alligator strap with a Goldtech pin buckle.

Lume shines through the dial
Three stainless steel models have sun-brushed laminated dials, one in blue and two in white. The numerals and hour markers — beige Super-LumiNova on the white dial, white on the blue version — sit on the bottom layer of the sandwich dial, while the top layer has a stencil effect that lets the luminescence shine through, revealing the indices.

The bold PAM01180 has a white dial with a deep pink alligator strap, while the PAM01301 has a Luminor Due steel bracelet matching the crown protection. A third stainless steel model, the PAM01179, completes the collection with a sunray brushed blue sandwich dial and matching blue alligator leather strap, giving the watch a monochromatic aesthetic suitable for everyday wear.

starry sky golden moon
These timepieces feature a moon phase complication at three o’clock, with a 24-carat moon mounted on a rotating disc against a starry midnight sky, complemented by a small seconds subdial at nine o’clock. In all four timepieces, “Luna” – meaning “moon” in Italian – appears at six o’clock. The gold-tone hands and hour markers are coated with Super-LumiNova for excellent visibility in low-light conditions. The dial is covered with a corundum sapphire crystal, and the case back of the steel timepiece is polished stainless steel. One side of the crown is decorated with Panerai’s iconic protective bridge, adding an avant-garde design to the timepiece.

These timepieces are equipped with an easy-to-change strap mechanism, which allows the wearer to change the strap without using any tools. Panerai offers the Luminor Due satin straps, essentially leather straps that look and feel like satin, as well as alligator straps in a variety of colors to expand the wearing possibilities of the Luminor Due collection.replica Tourbillon watches

Rugged, durable, automatic, compact
These watches are powered by self-winding mechanical movements with a power reserve of up to 72 hours and require no manual winding. Made with high-quality materials and sturdy construction, these novelty items are durable enough to withstand everyday wear and tear. All four versions are powered by the brand’s in-house P.900/MP movement, a flat movement measuring just 5.9mm high, with hours, minutes, seconds and moon phase modules.

The Panerai Luminor Due Luna 38mm fake men watch is a wonderful addition to the brand’s collection. They offer a new moon phase complication that is both highly accurate and easy to adjust. The dial size makes it an excellent choice for those who prefer a more compact watch with a reliable movement built in, the stainless steel case ensures durability and corrosion resistance, and a variety of dial and strap color options are available to personalize these timepieces. If you’re looking for a new formal timepiece with attitude, the Luminor Duo Luna is a great choice.

Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Watch

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In 2014, Jacob & Co. replica is back with some pretty amazing timepieces sure to impress everyone from traditional watch lovers to the general public. Watch the video below about the new Astronomia Tourbillon and it’s easy to see why the typical reaction to this complex and very interesting timepiece is “wow”. When and if the Astronomia will actually be produced is another question, but even if the timepiece remains a digital video, I’d be happy to create pure concepts.

The whole point of the Astronomia is to give you a “four-armed” movement that has a time dial (which twists to stay upright as the entire movement structure rotates around its axis), a tourbillon (which technically moves on two pivot points ), a rotating seconds indicator, and a rotating sphere reversed seconds indicator. Astronomia Sky more or less retains this performance (albeit differently in design and execution) and adds some astronomical complexity. Look around the perimeter of the dial through the face of the scene, and you’ll see a tiny hand that follows using a 12-month scale that runs along the entire face. Now, look at the center of this four-armed kinematic structure, and on top of it you’ll find a small sphere that looks like Earth. This globe has a hemispherical shield surrounding it as a day and night indicator. There are only two axis points to note here, other than the Earth’s rotation every 20 minutes, which is the 24-hour rotation of the diurnal index, as that is the rotation time of the four-armed movement. The little “world” itself is made of titanium and then hand-crafted Painted and carved. On the flow of this watch below the movement is a celestial star map with a zodiac indicator. This face is made of blued titanium (similar to our long-time favorite De Bethune watches) and features oval “sky indicator” hands. The entire dial actually rotates once a year,

Jacob & Co. was one of the first watchmakers to understand the power of the “crazy swiss luxury replica watches,” as a mechanical watch with an epic complication meant only to impress in a way that resembles the tone and substance of many rap music videos. Impressed. These are designed as “ultra-luxury lifestyle” watches for those who are bored of buying a new yacht and browsing eBay on their phone while waiting for their personal banker to leave the yacht toilet they’re currently sitting on. The only thing about a watch like this is that it should be more impressive than most other watches that rich people can afford.

Nothing I said was meant to be mean or sarcastic. That’s indeed a fairly small target audience for a timepiece like this. We’re talking about that new money, new big money. These consumers are keen to show off their wealth, but sometimes cannot afford to spend it. Having said that, a piece like the Astronomia Tourbillon does have an air of refined sophistication given its haute horlogerie pedigree. While Jacob & Co. may have a “diverse” clientele that represents who you do and don’t want to have dinner with, they certainly have the ability to get things done when they go all out.

There is very little information about the Astronomia Tourbillon at the moment, other than a video and pictures, Jacob & Co. did a great job preparing us for the ‘launch’ of the piece at Baselworld 2014. We hope to see it in person there or eventually. Sometimes best cheap watches like this first debut in computer rendering, only to be actually released a few years later because the time it takes to produce a working movement can be much longer. This may be the case, as the movement in the Astronomia Tourbillon seems very ambitious. While the watch itself is not an astronomical complication, it is themed around them. At the center of the watch is the “sun”, surrounded by four orbiting objects.

These items include the time dial (which remains upright in all positions as it moves around the main dial), a rotating globe model, a rotating spherical crystal (possibly a diamond), and finally, an impressive biaxial tourbillon. This It’s all based around a nifty planetary gearing that any engineering student (or watchmaker) would be proud to have as their semester project.

It’s not clear whether a spinning globe that aligns with Earth’s 24-hour cycle could be clearly used to indicate anything. It doesn’t even matter, because the simple action of it looks fun enough. The dial was probably the most impressive to me at the time, as it was both legible and quite complex in visual presentation.

Jacob & Co. introduces the Astronomia Tourbillon, featuring a large diameter 18k rose gold case with a bezel and glass made from a single block of sapphire crystal. This allows a full view of the dial from all angles. Also note the lack of a crown, which means it’s either on the top of the watch or, more likely, somewhere on the back. The mechanical movement itself is designed to take up only a small portion of the dial to allow for roominess in the case and give the impression that the four “planets” have a lot of room to move. It is most likely hand-wound.

As a pure movement of horological decadence, the Astronomia Tourbillon is certainly a very interesting watch, and its production cost and final retail price may be just as awesome. We at aBlogtoWatch love this thing because it makes owning a simple timepiece so much more fun. We can look at our most basic “classic” watches and imagine that somewhere out there, someone might be wearing an Astronomia Tourbillon and reading at the same time of day, but more ornate.

Women Influenced: Richard Mille Introduces RM 07-04 Automatic Sport

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To help launch its first women’s sports watch, the brand enlisted six inspirational athletes, including Aurora Straus, Margot Laffite, Nelly Korda, Nafi Thiam, Yuliya Levchenko and Ester Ledecká.

I don’t necessarily believe in the gender of the clock. I think very similarly as Suzanne Wong, editor and co-founder of Watch Femme, once said: “What is a women’s watch? It’s a woman’s watch.”

Sometimes I want to wear a chunky timepiece, and other times, I like a traditional “shrink and pink” ladies’ watch. I suspect many people would also like the smaller and brighter option. That’s why I’m ecstatic about Richard Mille’s new RM 07-04 Automatic Sport, a collection of six small and colorful timepieces.

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One of the things I appreciate about Richard Mille is that the brand reaches out to female athletes and understands their need for a sports discount replica watches. Yes, Richard Mille has always been a cooperative company. But to launch the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport – its first women’s sports watch – the brand went a step further, partnering with six inspirational and influential athletes to share their experiences to help develop and define the pieces properties.

Specifically, the brand reached out to two motorsport legends – Aurora Strauss and Margot Laffite – as well as three-time Olympic ski gold medalist Ester Ledecká, top golfer Nelly Korda, and two track stars Yuliya Levchenko and Nafi Thiam . Based on their input, Richard Mills adapted these new models to meet the needs of its partners.

“Our partners are passionate individuals who are willing to break the mold of their respective disciplines to succeed,” Amanda Mille, director of brand and partnerships, said in a release. “Our relationship is built on respect, communication, trust and mutual admiration. These are the keys to our development. They help us to be perfect.”

The result is very light (only 36 grams including the strap) and ergonomic (the tonneau-shaped case measures 30.50 x 44.95 x 10.35mm). So no matter what kind of sport you play, you don’t need to worry about straining your wrists. women’s sports watch

Variety is the spice of life
Not all women have the same needs. According to Amanda Mille, Thiam, Ledecká and Levchenko needed a lighter. And Korda, Straus and Laffite wanted something more general.

Of course, since they come from Richard Mille, these watches are already visually striking. But to give the wearer even more options, the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport is available in six colours: black for the Carbon TPT model, and dark blue, cream, green, fuchsia and salmon pink for the Quartz TPT case.

For female lovers, the most influential is Haute Horlogerie. Each of these versions is equipped with a highly shock-resistant skeletonized in-house CRMA8 caliber automatic movement, meaning it is a sports watch that you can actually wear while exercising. Furthermore, this skeletonized display is fully integrated into the movement, allowing the wearer to appreciate the inner workings of the mechanism.

One of the most impressive achievements of the RM 07-04 Automatic Sport is the flange (the part of the case that supports the movement). Here, it works as if it were part of the movement.

The rest of the movement is no walk in the park, either. Salvador Arbona, technical director of movements at cheap Richard Mille, said, “We had to solve a triple technical challenge: the extreme skeletonization, the integration of the case into the movement, and the addition of the reverse function selector.”

RICHARD MILLE launches a new sports watch – RM 07-04 self-winding sports watch

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RICHARD MILLE is proud to be a brand with many outstanding male and female athletes as brand friends. The members who join the family of best friends have always been the core of the brand’s continuous breakthrough of limitations and courage.

To celebrate the launch of the first women’s sports watch-the RM 07-04 automatic winding sports watch, RICHARD MILLE invited six inspiring and influential female athletes: racing driver Aurora Straus, French racing driver and navigator Margot Laffite, golfer Nelly Korda, heptathlete Nafi Thiam, high jumper Yuliya Levchenko and snowboarder Ester Ledecká share their personal experiences to develop and interpret the characteristics of this watch.

Two representatives of motor sports, a world’s second-ranked golfer, two dazzling stars in track and field, and a three-time Olympic gold medalist, these six friends of the Richard Mille brand proudly wear the new RM Six watches in the 07-04 Automatic Movement Collection.

The development of the RM 07-04 self-winding sports watch took three years before and after, during which many difficulties were overcome. This self-made skeletonized automatic movement has a small and compact structure. While ensuring impact resistance, it perfectly integrates the case with the movement and allows a clear view of the inner workings of the watch.

One of the notable parts is the scale ring, which the brand considers to be designed as one with the movement. At first glance, the scale circle is integrated with the movement, and the overall structure is balanced by the use of titanium alloy elements across the surface and the integration of the hollow display window of the function selector. Such a bold structural design visually creates an extraordinary sense of dynamism.

The launch of this series of six watches symbolizes RICHARD MILLE’s relentless pursuit of ultimate versatility and continuity of works in the ever-growing field of ladies’ watches. As a result, elegance and sophistication are perfectly combined with ultra-high performance and sports prowess.

Salvador Arbona, technical director of the movement, explained: “In the process we had to solve three technical challenges: the extreme skeletonization, the integration of the case and the movement, and the inverted function selector.” richard mille bubba watson replica

New Arrival: Tudor Pelagos 39. Ideally sized dive watch?

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Tudor copy updates its line of Pelagos dive watches with a new model in a 39mm case size.

All early releases came in 42mm boxes and this is the first time Tudor has released 39mm Pelagos. The case is always in titanium, and the watch is available with two straps or a matching titanium bracelet. Since 2015, the bracelet version has 8mm fine adjustment as well as 25mm wetsuit extension. This model features a ceramic-polished titanium unidirectional rotating bezel, making this series the norm for dive watches. The exception is the FXD with its bi-directional bezel, which is not certified for diving as it is designed for underwater navigation.

The new watch looks almost identical to its larger 42mm cousins, especially the Ref. M25600TN-0001. The difference is that the ceramic inserts on the Pelagos 39 are given a sun-ray satin-brushed finish, which is unique in the Pelagos collection. Also, the Pelagos 39 has no date, a feature it shares with FXD.

That movement is now the MT5400, which is a smaller version of the MT5612 used in the larger Pelagos. Manufactured by Kenissi, this movement is a shared movement used by Tudor as well as Chanel, Breitling and Norqain.

With its new Pelagos 39 model, Tudor offers a versatile watch at the crossroads between the world of technical diving and urban sophistication.

Equipped with grade 2 titanium, luminescent ceramic composite monobloc hour markers, buckle quick adjustment system and diver’s extensions, the Pelagos 39 model combines Tudor’s professional dive watch heritage with the versatility of a 39 mm case and the striking appeal of a radial satin finish. The blend of light is done on its bezel and dial. The result is a sports watch that combines cutting-edge watchmaking technology with a chic aesthetic that is as comfortable in the city as it is on shore.

key points

Satin-brushed grade 2 titanium case, 39 mm in diameter, with unidirectional rotating bezel and radial satin-finish ceramic insert with Swiss Super-LumiNova® grade X1
Black dial with radial satin finish, monobloc hour markers in ceramic composite with luminescent material
“Snowflake” hands, one of the hallmarks of TUDOR diving watches launched in 1969, with X1-grade Swiss Super-LumiNova® luminous material
In-house movement MT5400, certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), with silicon hairspring and 70-hour power reserve
Grade 2 titanium bracelet with Tudor “T” clasp for quick adjustment and diver’s extension. Comes with a black rubber strap with grade 2 titanium buckle in the box
Five-year transferable warranty with no registration or scheduled maintenance checks required

The Pelagos 39 model joins TUDOR’s line of technical divers’ watches in a versatile and complementary design. While the Pelagos, Pelagos LHD and Pelagos FXD models continue the pure aquatic technical tradition, offering features designed for highly specialized and relatively niche professional diving, the Pelagos 39 is a compact, versatile traditional mechanical dive watch, It has a sunray satin inlaid on the dial and bezel, which is dazzling.

matte contrast

The aesthetic balance of the Pelagos 39 model is achieved by a fully satin-brushed case that complements the Tudor product line. This contrasts subtly with the radiance of the bezel insert, which is made of black ceramic with an enhanced sunray satin finish, and has indexes in white luminescent material. The diameter of the bezel exceeds the middle case slightly for maximum grip.

The three-dimensional hour markers on the dial are made of monolithic luminescent ceramic composite material, a feature that enhances the technical aesthetics while significantly increasing the luminous surface of the hour markers. The dial is composed of two main elements, a sunray satin-finished flat disc whose subtle sheen contrasts with the matt finish of the 45° conical sandblasted flange. Last but not least, the name Pelagos stands out in a shiny cherry red at 6 o’clock, breaking up the model’s two-tone palette.

Self-made movement MT5400

The Pelagos 39 model is equipped with the original factory movement MT5400. Its construction is designed to ensure robustness, longevity, reliability and precision thanks to its variable inertia balance held in place by a solid beam with two fixing points. Thanks to this balance wheel and non-magnetic silicon hairspring, the manufacturer Caliber MT5400 has been certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) as a chronometer whose performance exceeds the standards set by this independent institution. In fact, COSC allows an average variation of a watch’s daily travel time between -4 and +6 seconds relative to the absolute time of a single movement, while Tudor insists on a variation of -2 to +4 seconds in its travel time when it is fully assembled. watches hot replica

Another notable feature is the power reserve of the in-house movement MT5400 which is “weekend proof” of around 70 hours, which allows the wearer to take off the watch on a Friday night and put it back on on a Monday morning without winding it.

Titanium Bracelet and Rubber Strap

The Pelagos 39 model comes with a fully satin-brushed titanium bracelet with a TUDOR “T-fit” clasp for quick length adjustment. The system is easy to use, requires no tools and offers five positions, allowing the wearer to make fine, on-the-fly adjustments to the overall length of the bracelet along an 8mm adjustment window. The clasp also features a 25mm bracelet extension to allow the watch to be worn over a wetsuit.

The Pelagos 39 comes with a second black rubber strap with a titanium pin buckle, connected to the case by titanium end links. A rubber extension is also included to extend the strap further, up to 110mm.

PELAGOS family

The TUDOR Pelagos collection offers a wide range of high-tech mechanical diver’s watches at the forefront of the field. The product line now consists of four models and is the worthy successor to the Tudor tool watch, used by pioneers of underwater exploration all over the world since the 1950s. Suitable for right-handed and left-handed divers respectively, the Pelagos and Pelagos LHD models offer an ergonomic solution that is not only suitable for most underwater environments, but is also specially designed for so-called “saturation” diving thanks to the helium escape valve. Developed with combat swimmers from the French Navy, the Pelagos FXD model is an instrument that allows easy countdown during so-called “oxygen” dives, where the user does not need to descend to depths requiring decompression stops . at last,

Tudor diving watch

The history of Tudor diving watches can be traced back to the reference 7922 launched in 1954. Water-resistant to 100 meters (330 feet), a first for many dive watches. Affordable, durable, reliable and precise, it perfectly embodies the brand’s tool watch philosophy. Tudor diving watches have been continuously improved in the seventy years since their inception, and have won praise from industry professionals, including some of the greatest military navies in the world.

Tudor Guarantee

Since its founding by Hans Wilsdorf in 1926, adhering to his vision of an ideal watchmaking product, Tudor has never stopped producing the most robust, durable, reliable and precise nice watches shop available today. With this experience and confidence in the superior quality of its watches, Tudor offers a five-year warranty on all its products. This guarantee does not require the watch to be registered or submitted for periodic inspection and is transferable.

Tudor Pelagos 39 Specifications
Model 25407N

case

39mm grade 2 titanium case with satin finish

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Unidirectional rotating bezel in grade 2 titanium with sunray inset satin-finished ceramic and luminescent material

winding crown

Screw-down crown in grade 2 titanium with embossed TUDOR shield

dial

Black sunburst satin finish with sandblasted flange

crystal

sapphire crystal

waterproof

Water-resistant to 200 meters (660 feet)

bracelet

Titanium three-link bracelet with TUDOR “T-fit” folding clasp, safety clasp and diver’s extension. Black rubber strap with pin buckle and diver extension included in the box

caliber

Homemade caliber MT5400

Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional oscillating weight

accurate

Swiss Chronometer officially certified by COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute)

Function

Central hour, minute and second hands

Stop-seconds mechanism for precise time setting

oscillator

Variable inertia balance, fine-tuning screws

Non-magnetic silicon hairspring

Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hz)

overall diameter

30.3mm

thickness

5 mm

jewelry

27 gems

power reserve

about 70 hours

U-Boat U-51 Chimera Bronze Reference 6945 Reviews

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Why We Didn’t Introduce U-Boat Before
If you are not from the Netherlands, Belgium or Luxembourg, you can of course skip this brief introduction. But if you’re wondering why we haven’t shown more cheap U-Boats in the past, read on.

I was on a short trip to London earlier this year and U-Boat UK invited me to meet them. To be honest, I haven’t noticed U-Boat for a long time. The reason is that about 10 years ago they were sold in a terrible way in the Netherlands (where we are). However, I decided to visit U-Boat’s staff in London and to my surprise they admitted that these early days were not the best for U-Boat in some countries such as the Netherlands. However, they’ve come a long way since then and U-Boats seem to be selling really well in the UK (and other countries). Time to put the past behind us and see what the U-Boat is all about.

When the good folks at U-Boat showed me part of their collection, I noticed that the watches still reflected the design they started with, but the level of finish and especially the level of detail has improved in many ways. In fact, you either love these fake watches for sale or you hate them. However, there is very little to discuss about the finish and the vast amount of detail on these watches.

U-Boat background
In 1942, the Italian Navy invited an Italian precision instrument designer and craftsman named Ilvo Fontana to bid for a new officer’s watch and diver’s watch. Ilvo Fontana decided to name the company U-Boat and submitted his design. Due to the circumstances, these watches are out of reach and the design disappears in a drawer. It wasn’t until some 58 years later, in 2000, that Ilvo Fontana’s grandson, Italo, discovered the designs and inspired him to complete what his grandfather had started. To create a diver’s watch with high quality standards and guaranteed maximum visibility and reliability in any light and weather conditions.

The U-42 series returns to the original design of Italo Fontana’s grandfather, and the Chimera series is a modern interpretation of it. The crown system, one of its hallmarks, is clearly present on this watch and expands the case’s 46mm diameter to a staggering 60mm. Let’s zoom in on this bronze work by U-Boat.

Chimera Bronze Limited Edition Ref 6945
The first thing I noticed when I opened this watch out of the box was the weight and size. The watch weighs approximately 185 grams, so you won’t notice this while wearing it. Of course, the most striking feature of this Chimera is the bronze case. The bronze case will eventually take on a patina that is unique to each timepiece. Only limited to 300, I wonder what the difference will be between them a few years (or decades) from now when they age. I’m not sure, but I can imagine the patina on the bronze case also depends on the owner’s geographic location (weather conditions) and of course the type of abuse it will receive.

As you can see, the bezel and case back are secured to the middle case using 5 screws and bolts in the outer bronze tube. The dial of the watch is layered, which adds depth to it. The lower dial is matte bronze and the upper dial is tobacco, giving the watch a vintage look and feel. In any case, it’s a perfect bronzer. Laser-cut minute and hour hands with a hand-brushed finish complete this watch picture-perfect. While very functional, no need for a date aperture in my book.

It also showcases the finishes of the bezel, tubes, case middle and lugs. The satin brushed finish seems to have a different orientation on each part of the watch, showing the level of detail that U-Boat has put into these watches.

Another aspect of the watch that I need to mention here is the strap. Although this watch might look a bit small and thin (as you can see, the watch is quite thick. About 18mm). The calf straps are machined using techniques from the 1800’s, giving it a vintage distressed look and feel. While we’re currently seeing more straps with this finish and typically thick stitching, this has got to be the softest, most comfortable strap I’ve worn in a while. Of course, the replica watches swiss comes with a matching bronze buckle.

If we turn the watch around, you can immediately feel the level of detail that U-Boat loves to put into their watches. Before I detail the mechanical chronograph movement of this Chimera Bronze Limited Edition Reference 6945, I want you to take a look at the case back. The pearl pattern on the bottom cover is done very well. The back of the case has all the necessary text for U-Boat engraved on it, but I’m not sure why you would show the case diameter on it. Maybe that’s the first thing other people will ask you. It didn’t bother me anyway.

The crystals on the back have a bit of a “smoke” effect. It matches the bronze color of the case perfectly and still gives you plenty of “view” of the movement.

As you might have guessed by looking at the dial layout, the U-Boat uses an ETA/Valjoux 7750 based movement. However, the rotors are made of silver and have blued screws that hold the weights in place. The rhodium-plated movement is beautifully decorated. ETA/Valjoux is considered a workhorse, so I’m pretty confident it will continue to tick for generations to come. The version used by U-Boat is a beautiful workhorse though, as we’ve seen smaller (optical) finished versions of this movement in many watch lovers’ more premium branded watches.

To sum it up: I’ll be the last to deny that U-Boats have a troubled history here in the Netherlands, and it kept popping into my head a few times while handling this U-Boat. However, I need to be honest here and have to admit that there is very little to criticize in terms of the quality and finish of this watch. The only thing I have to get used to is the price level of these watches as they are a far cry from the first quartz watches produced in the early 2000’s. I ignored this brand for 10 years (and some of you probably did too) so now I need to re-evaluate my previous opinions (a lot).

If you’re looking primarily at what you get for the money, the price seems more realistic to me. The use of bronze is cool, and the layered dial and bronze hands match it perfectly. I know Italians and design go hand in hand, but I was pleasantly surprised! Design aside, the U-51 Chimera Bronze watch is unquestionably a quality watch in my opinion.

Hands on: Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” Platinum Grain Dial

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“Tuscany” returns.

Audemars Piguet (AP) just unveiled its new collection for the year, and one of the highlights is a new version of the classic Royal Oak “Jumbo.” Recalling the rare “Tuscan” dials of thirty years ago, the white gold Royal Oak “Jumbo” ultra-thin watch has a grained blue dial.

initial thought
From a distance, the new “Jumbo” looks just like a normal Royal Oak, with its white metal case and blue dial. But in the hand, it is obviously different. It’s still slim and elegant thanks to the gold case and bracelet, but surprisingly hefty. Granted, the quintessential Royal Oak is a steel “Jumbo,” but the white gold case makes this feel even more refined and refined.

Then there’s the dial. With its grainy surface, it’s distinctly different from regular Royal Oak – and easily beautiful. The PVD treatment gives it a gorgeous metallic blue color that, combined with the texture, catches the light well.

While it’s not a limited edition, it feels special, mostly because it’s the only platinum “Jumbo” in the catalogue. There’s another white metal “Jumbo” in the collection — a platinum version exclusive to AP Houses — but its green dial feels a bit too stylish. However, this grainy blue dial feels more like a classic.

The standard steel “Jumbo” is already an excellent watch, combining the perfect proportions of the original Royal Oak with excellent calibration. 7121. This white-gold version is arguably even better, with its delicately patterned dial and shiny white-gold case – but at CHF 65,000. It’s a lot of money, but goes well with the “Jumbo” in rose gold or yellow gold, but this one is even more special considering the dial.

“Tuscany”
The grained dial is a departure from the petite guilloché that is synonymous with the Royal Oak, but the embossed dial has historical significance, stemming from the “Tuscan” dials found on some Royal Oak models from the 1980s and 90s.

Although the origin of the moniker has been lost to time, the “Tuscan” dial is said to be the result of hand polishing. Introduced in the early 80’s, the “Tuscany” dial first appeared on AP’s round classic perpetual calendars like ref. 25657, but is now best known as found in the Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar like ref. 25820 for example. The dial also appears on the full platinum Royal Oak “Jumbo” ref. The 14802 Jubilee Edition was made exclusively for the model’s 30th anniversary.

Now AP has reproduced the “Tuscany” dial with modern technology. According to the Associated Press, the dial of the new “Jumbo” is stamped to create a “finer, brighter” texture, then PVD-treated to give it a rich blue hue, darker than the dial of the older “Tuscan” . The result is a dark blue grainy surface that shimmers at certain angles.

Other than the texture, the rest of the dial is standard “Jumbo,” with the AP logo printed below 12 o’clock and an applied badge at 6 o’clock. Like other current “Jumbo” models, the date dial on this watch complements the deep blue of the dial.

Historically, the “Tuscany” dial was most commonly found on the white metal models of the Royal Oak, but there were some gold models as well. Thus, the modern grained dial fits nicely into the white gold case. fake watches for sale

This is the only platinum Royal Oak “Jumbo” in the catalog, but is otherwise identical to other “Jumbo” references. 16202 models. The dimensions are classic “Jumbo”, extremely elegant: diameter 39 mm, height 8.1 mm. But the white gold case and bracelet give it a luxurious heft that the steel model doesn’t have, but without the ostentation of the yellow or rose gold models.

Inside is the calibrator. The 7121 debuted last year for the Royal Oak’s 50th anniversary. It’s just as thin as its predecessor, but more user-friendly. Carl. The 7121 features a quick-set date, a 55-hour power reserve (longer given the thinness and size), and a full balance bridge for increased stability and shock resistance.

Like all Royal Oak models produced after 2023, the new ‘Jumbo’ features a 22k rose gold standard rotor, rather than the anniversary rotor found on watches made last year.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak “Jumbo” ultra-thin
Ref. 16202BC.OO.1240BC.02

Diameter: 39mm
Height: 8.1mm
Material: 18k White Gold
Crystal: Sapphire
Water resistance: 50 meters

Movement: Cal. 7121
Functions: hours, minutes and date
Chain: Automatic
Frequency: 28,800 beats per hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve: 55 hours

Strap: 18k white gold folding clasp

Patek Philippe presents the Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” chronograph

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another first
Known as “Luce”, which means light in Italian, the diamond ring of fire on the bezel inspired fake Patek Philippe‘s latest Aquanaut “Rainbow” chronograph. The brand expands its product line with this new timepiece, the first chronograph movement in the collection and the first self-winding movement. Undoubtedly demonstrating the creativity of the brand, the exclusivity of the design and the refined beauty of this new watch.

charming wearable
Both men and women will find the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph’s 39.9mm wide 18k rose gold case extremely hardwearing and attractive on the wrist. Anyone familiar with the Aquanaut collection will find the tapered lugs, low and wide crown and rectangular pushers very similar to other large Aquanauts, and the signature bezel does feel right at home. Crafted with a rainbow gem-set pattern, this bezel replaces the all-diamond design of the past. However, this watch combines rainbow gemstones and diamonds to create a stunning twin. Composed of 40 colored sapphires on the outer row of gemstones, creating a rainbow spectrum around the dial, this timepiece is a design masterpiece set with 40 baguette-cut diamonds on the inner row.

power of color
The enveloping beauty of the Patek Philippe Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” Chronograph extends the gemstone design to the dial, where 12 beautiful sapphires of various colors flank the applied 18k gold Arabic numerals. The grainy lines of the Aquanaut’s broadly engraved grid-style dial continue to this latest model with a white mother-of-pearl base. Like other models, the brand has a 60-minute counter at 6 o’clock, which really provides a clean layout for the running seconds or chronograph hours sub-dial. The brand presents this new watch equipped with a powerful Caliber CH28-520 vertical clutch automatic chronograph movement. Decorated in the style you expect, the upper bridge is Côtes de Genève, the lower bridge and baseplate are crafted in two distinct pearlescent, mirror-polished sink and chamfer sizes, with 21k engraved gold rotors topped with radial Côtes de Genève. At the heart of this timepiece is a Gyromax balance wheel and Silinvar hairspring, which provide a power reserve of 45 to 55 hours at a frequency of 28,800 bph.

favorite finish
Patek Philippe painted three textured rubber straps for the Aquanaut Luce “Rainbow” chronograph: bright red, clean bright white and a lovely matte beige. The brand’s first-ever automatic chronograph for women comes in a variety of sizes and looks, and is adored by both men and women. So add a little color to your world and surround yourself with sparkling gemstones to brighten up your life. fake luxury watches

Chopard ALPINE EAGLE XL CHRONO 2022

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The Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono makes its debut in 2020. All three debut models feature a Raptor-themed dial, a case made of Lucent steel A223 and a state-of-the-art in-house Chopard caliber 03-05-C. Chopard initially offered steel bracelets and recently introduced two rubber straps. Looking at these latest styles, Angus Davies reflects on the extraordinary success of the Alpine Eagle collection.

The advent of the luxury sports watch
Until the 1970s, watches tended to be either formal or utilitarian items (such as dive watches or sports chronographs). In the 1970s, however, the lines between formal and casual wear, classic dress watches and utilitarian watches suddenly blurred.

The 1970s saw a new breed of sports watch capable of straddling the world of blazers and jeans. In addition, stainless steel has completed its studies in Switzerland and presents a noble temperament similar to precious metals such as gold and platinum.

Chopard St. Moritz
Recognizing the paradigm shift that was taking place at the time, Chopard Co-President Karl-Friedrich Scheufele masterminded a new form of watch, the luxury sports best replica watches. In 1980, Geneva Maison launched St. Moritz, named after the high-end, glamorous Alpine resort.

The choice of the name was inspired by the fact that it evokes the idea of a stylish person who wears a ski suit by day and a tuxedo by night. Chopard St. Moritz watches are versatile and adapt to their surroundings.

The St. Moritz model was designed in keeping with Louis Sullivan’s “form follows function” philosophy. For example, the bezel is held in place by eight screws, which is also a style feature. Chopard is also “steel like gold”, the case is brushed and polished, the bracelet is integrated, and the movement includes automatic movement and quartz movement. The decision to make St. Moritz was a brave one. While rival companies have also released their interpretations of luxury sports watches, there’s no guarantee the genre will continue to be popular. Over time, people’s love for luxury sports watches has never waned.

ALPINE EAGLE – THE FIRST MODEL
In 2019, in consideration of St. Moritz and its remarkable success, Chopard released a new luxury sports watch “Alpine Eagle”. In this case, the Geneva brand was inspired by nature. It seeks to capture the majesty of eagles soaring above the Swiss Alps, taking advantage of thermals as they glide peacefully.

Chopard references these regal creatures with a number of aesthetic elements, including a dial that mimics the iris of an eagle and a seconds hand with an arrow-feather-like weight that mimics the feathers of an eagle.

Similar to the St. Moritz, the Alpine Eagle uses a combination of Roman numerals and simple batons to indicate the hours. Likewise, the bezel is again equipped with utility screws, and the bracelet is integrated into the case. And when it comes to the bracelet, Chopard has spent incredible effort creating an elegant way of integrating the watch with its wearer. Shortly after the first model was announced, I wrote two in-depth features on the Alpine Eagle, one of which was about the model’s modifications.

Both the case and bracelet are made of stainless steel, but Chopard did not settle for the usual 316L or 904L grades. Instead, the brand has teamed up with Voestalpine, an Austrian company that specializes in cutting-edge steel technology. After four years of research and development, a new generation of steel Lucent Steel A223 was born.

Made from 70% recycled steel, the new steel is similar to surgical stainless steel and therefore hypoallergenic. Lucent Steel A223 is 50% harder than regular stainless steel and less likely to scratch. In addition, its purer structure gives the metal its white appearance.

The first version of the Alpine Eagle came in two sizes, 36mm and 41mm. Both models are equipped with COSC-certified automatic movements manufactured in the company’s Fleurier Ebauches factory.

ALPINE EAGLE XL CHRONO 2020
A strong sign of a product’s success is the brand’s choice to extend a range of models. In 2020, after receiving a positive response to the first Alpine Eagle, Chopard cheap released the Alpine Eagle XL Chrono.

Wearers can choose between an Aletsch Blue dial or a Pitch Black dial, both paired with a Lucent Steel A223 case and matching bracelet. Additionally, a third model was released with the same jet-black dial, but this time it features a bi-metal case made of Lucent Steel A223 and 18-karat ethical rose gold. This luxurious combination extends to the bracelet and buckle, with precious metals being used exclusively for the bezel and crown.

Chopard 03.05-C
In addition to its attractive face and sculpted torso, the Alpine Eagle XL Chrono is equipped with a remarkable movement, the Chopard 03-05-C. This self-winding chronograph movement is again produced in-house at the company’s Fleurier factory and has many features, including some very impressive patented technology.

The COSC-certified movement has a flyback function. For a normal chronograph, the stopwatch is started by pressing the pusher at 2 o’clock and stopped by pressing the same pusher again. To reset the register (return to zero), the wearer simply presses the pusher at 4 o’clock. Everything is very simple and logical. However, imagine if you needed to time consecutive events and suddenly the index numbers had to start, stop, reset, and start again very quickly. It’s a challenge for even the most dexterous of people.

A flyback chronograph takes the hassle out of timing consecutive events. It can be used like a traditional chronograph, but its flyback function provides additional convenience. Assuming the chronograph is running, the wearer simply presses the pusher at 4 o’clock and in the blink of an eye the chronograph is stopped, reset and starts from zero. The flyback function of this particular movement is patented and uses three rotating hammers with elastic arms to reset the counter to zero.

top luxury copy watches lovers will be pleased to hear that the Chopard 03-05-C is a fully integrated movement with column wheel and vertical coupler. This gives the putter a creamy smoothness. Furthermore, when the chronograph is activated, the central chronograph seconds hand begins its journey without hesitation or hesitation. In addition, Chopard has equipped the movement with a patented unidirectional transmission system that “prevents energy loss while ensuring rapid winding, a feature highly regarded in the inherently power-hungry chronograph category”.

The oscillating weight is partially skeletonized and made of tungsten. The balance beats at 28,800 vph (4Hz) and the movement has a power reserve of 60 hours.

ALPINE EAGLE XL CHRONO 2022
Earlier this year, Chopard launched two other Alpine Eagle XL Chrono watches at the Watches & Wonders show. Clearly, the success of the eagle-themed model shows no signs of abating.

Familiarity is the order of the day. The 44mm case is also made of Lucent Steel A223. Aletsch Blue and Pitch Black dials recreate performance, while the tried and trusted Chopard 03-05-C is on hand to offer another chronograph performance.

However, this year’s Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono ditches the elaborate bracelet found on previous models in favor of a color-coordinated blue and black strap. Each strap has a titanium insert and has a pin buckle made of Lucent Steel A223.

These differences may sound insignificant, but in fact, they give the Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono a completely different look. Arguably, these latest styles are more casual with a touch of sportiness that brings a little something new.

Throughout Chopard’s history, the company has considered the wants and needs of the watch-buying public, creating watches that meet those demands and inspire enthusiasm in the process. In fact, it was this careful attitude that led Karl-Friedrich Schaefer to conceive the St. Moritz watch at the age of 22. This previous model blends elegance with everyday versatility and practicality.

Alpine Eagle continues the St. Moritz legend and now attracts a new generation of brand advocates. The success of the inaugural Alpine Eagle and subsequent iterations of the Raptor-inspired model is evidence of this.

I can’t honestly say that I prefer a Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono with a steel or rubber strap, but, like all watch lovers, I’m certainly glad to have more options.

technical specifications
Model: Chopard Alpine Eagle XL Chrono
Ref: 298609-3003 (Lucent Steel A223 with Aletsch Blue dial)
Ref: 298609-3004 (Lucent Steel A223 with jet black dial)
Case: Lucent Steel A223, diameter 44.0 mm, height 13.15 mm, sapphire crystal and display case back
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, semi-instantaneous date, stop-seconds, tachymeter, chronograph
Movement: Chopard 03.05-C, automatic, 28,800 vph (4Hz); 310 components; 45 jewels, 60-hour power reserve, certified chronometer (COSC)
Bracelet: Blue or black rubber strap with titanium inlays, Lucent Steel A223 pin buckle