2008-11-16 TAG Heuer Grand CARRERA Calibre 36 RS Caliper Chronograph is the one of the best watches that come out in 2008. On November 13th, 2008, after getting rewords all over the world it captured the heart of the discerning jury of the Grand Prix d?Horlogerie de Gen?ve, in the Sports category. This is one of the most prestige rewards in the world of watches, Jean-Christophe BABIN, President and CEO said: ?It is the fifth time TAG Heuer is awarded the Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie... but every time is the first time! This is a great achievement for the people at TAG Heuer. We never stand still and always think forward re-inventing watchmaking craft to achieve the next innovation.? And since September 2008, we can see the Grand CARRERA Calibre 36 RS in top selected boutiques. Probably the Replica version of this watch want get to us before Christmas. but we know that there is a lot of... Continue Reading2008-09-20 Two new Bell & Ross models coming up.First is the BR01 Instrument Pro Titanium. a 46 mm square dial with chronographs and rubber strap.Second is the BRS Ceramic. Yes yes, ceramic. 29mm dial square dial. With thanks of course to the beloved Chanel J12 that made these ceramics all possible.. :) Read more at watchreport.com: Two new Bell & Ross models Continue Reading2008-09-20 IWC presented its new tourbillon skeleton watch as part of its amazing Portuguese models. The piece is strictly for collectors and was limited to only 50 pieces. The IWC Portuguese watch appeared in 1938, at a request of two Portuguese businessman needed an unseen huge and accurate watch.
Read more at infoniac.com : IWC Unveils Portuguese Tourbillon Mystere Squelette Watch Continue Reading More in "New Releases" | 2008-11-13 There are so many accessories for the modern man to carry around these days ? A wallet to carry our cash, plastic cards be them credit or debit, Identification cards. Our key's which will include at least four different keys. Our cell phone which hopefully includes our calendar (Palm treo, black berry, Iphone and many more), in many cases a pair of glasses, a pair of sunglasses , a briefcase, lunch if you are lucky and your watch. Coming to think about it, besides your belt, your watch is the only item that is naturally attached to you (naturally including the natural odor that can occur when not removing and washing the hand frequently like we?ve discussed in the past.) The glasses come close because they are on your face, but what if it?s sweating and you have to bend over? Chances are that if you are dripping sweat, your glasses will slip off. Forget about you sun glasses; they are... Continue Reading2008-10-26 When you want to find the right watch you should first
create a budget. Without knowing exactly how much you can afford to spend on
a new watch can make things tricky. You may feel tempted into overspending,
which could leave you short on important things like electrical bills or other
commitments you have. At the same time, maybe you can afford to spend more than
you thought. Did you recently get a big bonus from work or perhaps some birthday
spending money. The most important thing is to decide before you start looking.
There are too many tempting
watch
choices on the market for you to accidentally buy without considering how
much you really have to spend. A good rule is to give your self a high and low
number and then shoot for something in between. However, you should never go
above your high mark ? that is your end point and the absolute max that you are
willing to... Continue Reading More in "General" | 2008-11-11 Christie?s Have an auction "Important Watches" it will take place at Hotel des Bergues, Geneva on 17 November 2008. With the Holydays coming we have more and more events In this standard. One of The highlight of the auction is the platinum Patek Philippe tourbillon watch No. 198?311, made especially for Henry Graves Jr. in 1932. We will also see Watches from world of J?rgensen, Musical and Automaton Pocket Watches that are unique in the world. In the auction will also be the personal wristwatches of A. Lange & S?hne from the platinum collection, one of the most interesting pieces is the the specially curetted signed- limited group of Patek Philippe and Rolex watches retailed by Tiffany & Co. The Christie?s specialists known for their unparalleled knowledge of the watch market and strong international connections with the world of horology, the pieces... Continue Reading2008-09-21 Recentely published by the Luxury Institute of
New York regarding the ultra-luxury watches segment: Franck Muller was
voted as the most prestigious brand in the ultra-luxury category. Participants
determined the score according to: quality, exclusivity, brand strength and
customer experience.
Scoring 80 of 100 points, the Franck Muller brand is followed by other famous
manufacturers - Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet and Breguet.
Read more at watches.infoniac.com :
Franck Muller Watches - Abundance of Creativity and Talent
Continue Reading2008-09-21 Ever wondered where all those watches are born? well... watches are born in a
high-tech, state-of-the-art factories. Here's a small glance: are
some:
Rolex Facility IV in Les Champs-de-Boujean
Read more at fhs.ch : Rolex SA, Green
Granite And Smoked Glass In Bienne
Patek Philippe Headquarters
Read more at : Patek Philippe Homepage
Vacheron Constantin Facility
Audemars Piguet Facility
Glashutte Original Factory
Chopard Manufacture Fleurier
Read more at tiptop-watches.com : Inside and Outside of World's Most Famous Swiss Watchmaking
Companies Continue Reading2008-09-18 Replica designs are now prohibited in Switzerland, even for single
private use. Recently, the Swiss government announced all replica goods as
illegal. Meaning you could be stopped and your watch will be taken off and
destroyed, even a single watch, even for private use. Even if its a gift and you
didn't know its a replica.
Does this mean the Swiss government is
desperate in keeping the Swiss watches income as blown out of proportions as it
always was? It might be that the Swiss government, instead of finding ways to
decrease their ridicules prices on watches compared to the high quality replicas
available on the market today, are chasing shadows. The solution should
be selling watches at "down to earth" prices, so that most people
won't buy replica watches. As it is now, replica watches quality is increasing
tremendously each day due to huge market... Continue Reading More in "World of Watches" |