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Cartier is a centuries-old company that is specialized in making luxury designer jewelry and watches. In the year 1904 the watchmaker Louis Cartier entered the watch industry developing the first Cartier watches. These watches turned out to be a great hit among male but later substituted by pocket watches. Pocket watches were rather inconvenient. Later the second successor of Cartier invented the timepieces that can be worn on the wrist and launched it into the market in 1911. Since then, wearing wristwatches has become prevalent globally.

Cartier watches are well received because this company has never made compromise on quality and craftsmanship. Since its inception, Cartier has become the forerunner in the realm of watches production and commercialization. Cartier watches are well known for their quality, grace, luxury and durability. These watches come in platinum, gold or steel and titanium, embellished with various valuable stones. They are also equipped with precise Swiss movements which guarantee the excellent performance of these watches. The Cartier collections are exclusive and distinctive, including the Cartier Ballon Bleu watches, the Pasha de Cartier line, Santos de Cartier, and the Ligne 21 de Cartier.

The Calibre watch in the Cartier collection is one of the most representative models. This watch features boldness, brilliance and creativity. This high-end model is a mechanical self-winding watch with the in-house movement, which is the result of the company’s many-years research. The Cartier Calibre is an idiosyncratic watch that is a perfect blend of durability and finesse and challenges the best designs in round watches ever made in the world.

Nowadays, replica Cartier watches are riding high on the popularity of the brand name. They are well received with people across the world as they have the same looks as the original Cartier models and come with favorable prices. Some quality models even have the same mechanism which ensures the durability of the watch. All in all, buying Cartier replica watches has become a global trend.
 

When the Breitling aviator watches came into the scene, they were more of ostentatious time-pieces than actually serving the function of time-telling. Sporting a Breitling aviator wrist is the coolest and most sophisticated way to portray class to other folks and the built-in specs made sure you did just that. We now have a new addition from the Breitling franchise, the Breitling emergency wrist, which does more than just make you look good.

But who could think that a replica Breitling watch could be your superhero during distress? This is actually true with the new Breitling Emergency watch that is currently a favorite among the aviators out there. The Breitling Emergency wrist has been designed with an alarm system that can be activated only when the pilot is in extreme distress. This emergency wrist watch has been programmed with the universal emergency frequency, 121.5Hz, which gives any pilot the ability to send help calls wherever they are.

You would say technology was employed with precision to come up with a timepiece like this one. The Breitling Emergency watch comes with a built in transmitter that send signals in intervals of minutes; in the minute intervals, this top-end watch can send localized reports of any missing cabin crew giving the exact location where the help signals came from.

Adding to that, the Breitling Emergency wrist watch comes with the high-end chronograph technology all the modern day Breitlings embrace. However, a more unique touch is the added GMT 2nd time zone technology on the wrist. With the 2nd GMT time telling feature, any aviation crew in distress can keep track of the day hours and be in touch with any rescue crew determining the exact time the rescue would show up.

As usual the Breitling Emergency watch would be built on a water resistant platform to increase its functionality even in wet conditions. The rest of the features show that this watch is specifically for the piloting business; a built-in UTC which can help the pilot determine even the weather conditions with respect to GMT; a last feature is the take-off and landing time recordings which can be used to determine exactly within what time boundary any unusual events in the plane happened.

Breitling Emergency is loved as a readily available emergency system worn on the watch and can be accessed on a 24 hour system. While it doesn’t substitute the normal emergency system in the plane, it is a definite substitute when the primary plane emergency system cannot be accessed. The Breitling Emergency wrist watch is an added chance of survival for the private and commercial pilot out there.

To people seeking for perfect divers’ watches, Rolex is surely a brand that they should never neglect. The legendary Submariner was first introduced by Rolex in the year 1953 and has been highly successful ever since. As the symbol of the brand’s supremacy in water-resistance, the Submariner boasted water-resistance to 100, 200, and 300 meters.

Rolex in 2010 presented new additions to its timeless Submariner line – the Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date. The watch is crafted in 904L steel and has displayed some new features.

The case has got a diameter of 40mm. It comes with a black or green dial and bezel, in robust construction which boasts supreme corrosion-resistance. This Rolex model incorporates a new unidirectional rotatable bezel equipped with a remarkably scratchproof black or green Cerachrom insert.

Completed with platinum graduations for 60 minutes, the bezel ensures safe reading of dive time. Besides, the Triplock winding crown is fitted with special protective shoulders. The face of the watch is shielded by a sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens with anti-reflective coating. The dial provides perfect legibility as it is completed with luminescent Chromalight-coated hands and hour markers.

Beating as the heart of this Rolex watch is a self-winding mechanical movement – the Calibre 3135. Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, it incorporates a Perpetual rotor and a Parachrom hairspring, offering high precision of a COSC-certified chronometer, with a 48-hour power-reserve. The user can easily and rapidly set the date.

The Rolex watch comes also with the classic Oyster bracelet, also crafted from 904L steel. It is fitted with the Rolex Glidelock clasp for most easy regulation of the bracelet’s length. But what makes most common people happy is that top grade replica Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date Watches are available in the market, for not so many can truly afford the expensive original ones.

How do you feel when seeing the ravishing blue color? Well, personally, it has the ability to calm me down, since it is like a color deep in the sea. And this color is presented on this new timepiece from Omega – the Hour Vision Blue watch. This fascinating creation turns out to be a result of the Omega’s cooperation with actor and brand ambassador Daniel Craig, as a special edition watch to support ORBIS International’s fight against preventable blindness.

Featuring a 360° transparent case-body housed in a rugged 41 mm outer case crafted in stainless steel, the Hour Vision Blue watch has got the Co-Axial calibre 8500 as its heart, which is of revolutionary significance in the field of series-produced mechanical watchmaking. And this has explained the Omega’s confidence and pride in the precision and performance of their timepieces. The 39-jewel movement, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, provides 60 hours of power-reserve.

The watch allows users to adjust the hour hand independently of the minute and seconds hands, making it an ideal choice for travelers who have to change time zones quite often.

A sapphire crystal window can be seen on the polished case-back, which reveals the beauty of the Co-Axial movement inside. The watch is 100-metre water-resistant.

However, the most eye-catching part, still, is the sun-brushed blue dial elaborated peculiarly for this Omega model. 18K white gold facetted hour, minute and seconds hands complete the dial. And the date is displayed at 3 o’clock. The watch is nicely paired with a black leather strap.

The company plans to continue their support for ORBIS International over the next four years by donating at least one million dollars to the organization.

And I really think it’s a nice thing that when more and more help is given to fight against preventable blindness, more and more people can have the chance to see such a gorgeous timepiece in blue and other beautiful things in life.

So, alright ladies, you can now slowly step away from your husband’s Breitling. Now you no longer need to resort to choosing a men’s watch or borrowing that of their significant other! Breitling has created something just for you, the Galactic 36 Automatic. I know it sounds a little hardcore, but the brand has made a model blending the legendary quality of its “instruments for professionals” with an ultra-feminine design inspired by the world of luxury aviation. These watches are available in a number of different looks, but all of them are stylish enough. And if you are looking for a little glam, I recommend the mother-of-pearl and diamond dial.

The mechanical movement of this sporty, versatile and refined Galactic 36 Automatic is housed within a generous steel case. The bezel is displaying its exclusive numerals engraved on a polished or satin-brushed background. The exquisitely crafted dial is available in six different colors, while versions featuring mother-of-pearl and diamonds lend an especially glamorous touch. These watches are available with a choice of leather, crocodile leather or lizard skin straps, or a steel bracelet. Featuring a blend of sophisticated elegance and uncompromisingly technical performances, the Breitling Galactic 36 Automatic collecion is the new feminine star that proudly bears its signature.

With its two bezels, six dials and four kinds of straps or bracelets, the new Breitling Galactic 36 Automatic offers a delightful response to a wide range of feminine tastes. You are likely to find the one that suits you best.

This Cartier new Rotonde de Cartier 9907 MC calibre watch is known for the primary innovative feature of the isolated chronograph display in the center of the dial. This ingenious arrangement offers both exceptional legibility of this traditional complication and a novel way of displaying the time.

Timekeeping occurs on two levels: the lower level is devoted to showing the hours and minutes using blue hands which are invisible save for the tips, while the upper level is designed for chronograph function.

At the centre, the slim blued seconds hand begins to move when the corresponding push-piece is pressed, while the large counter in the form of an arc records each of its revolutions up to 30 minutes. Thus, the hands indicating time never obscure those of the chronograph.

The central chronograph counter is held as if weightless above the dial by a sapphire ring, whose discreet presence adds to the complexity of this construction, for which a patent request has been registered.

The chronograph has displayed excellent craftsmanship of Cartier. This 9907 MC calibre is equipped with a complex transmission system for the chronograph function. In fact, a column wheel controls the three chronograph functions (start, stop and reset), whereas in the majority of chronographs, this wheel is replaced by a cam system.

Bwsudes, the design also involves less components than usual — 272 parts in total. This reduction brings both improved watch maintenance and better long-term endurance. With a diameter of 25.6 millimetres, and a height limited to 7.10 millimetres, the Cartier 9907 MC calibre has managed to integrate all functional elements in a relatively limited space.

More importantly, we have seen the watchmaking genius of vertical coupling in this Cartier masterpiece. In fact, the Cartier watchmakers decided to substitute the usual horizontal release system mounted on a lateral yoke, which requires a large amount of energy, for a vertical alternative with an extremely modern design. We are thus moving from a gear-train mechanism to one that works with friction. Analogous to the clutch system of a car, this system works by adherence, or in other words, by reciprocal pressure that is controlled very precisely by two small disks.

Designed to reduce the energy consumption of the chronograph function, this vertical coupling system conserves exceptional chronometric precision despite the addition of a supplementary function.

Corum watches are surely something you will not be able to forget after the first sight, due to their rather distinctive, and sometimes very playful designs. And the year of 2010 is certainly special for Corum, which is marked by two major anniversaries, including the 30 years of its legendary Golden Bridge baguette movement, by presenting two models in the Corum Bridges collection — the Miss Golden Bridge and the Ti-Bridge Tourbillon. For Christmas time, Corum also pays tribute to its classical collection Romvlvs, by revealing an exceptional jewellery timepiece, bearing a tourbillon movement crafted on sapphire plate and bridges.

Miss Golden Bridge

Launched for the first time at the watchmaking fair in Basel, the Miss Golden Bridge is adorned with diamonds for the festive Christmas season. The 90 full-cut size diamonds reveal the finesse of the case revisited in a feminine manner highlighting the magic of the movement and its wheels in motion. These seem to dance between two slender bridges made of fine gold that are finely hand-decorated by Corum’s master engravers.

The 0.8 carats of the diamonds will dress ladies’ wrists perfectly for the festive evenings at the end of the year. The case, open above, below and also on its sides, still plays on the effects of transparency and allows the movement to be admired from all sides thanks to its sapphire glass. The slender and curved tonneau shaped case houses the famous baguette movement. The horns were removed to allow the alligator strap to flawlessly integrate into the case, keeping the continuity, like a cuff watch. The winding crown at 6 o’clock accentuates the refined character of this contemporary and elegant case. Similarly to the open-worked hands, the bezel has been slimmed to the point of being discrete to emphasize the main subject of this masterpiece: the caliber CO113 which ensures 40 hours power reserve. With its contemporary dimensions (43 x 21mm), the diamond set Miss Golden Bridge case is presented in 18ct red or white gold and is available in a limited production only.

Ti-Bridge Tourbillon Black

This new Ti-Bridge Tourbillon for the Christmas celebrations is in a black coat with understated elegance. While the grey titanium version was presented with a polished case, the all black model features a satin and black PVD finish. The flange, the plate and the bridges crafted in « ARCAP » are coated with black ruthenium. The deep black entirety highlights the grey key of the flying tourbillon.

The new baguette movement topped with a flying tourbillon figured out as major novelty in 2010 in the Corum Bridges collection. Without upper bridge, the escapement beating at 21’600 vibrations per hour seems to be floating over the baguette movement. The whole is maintained by elements definitely considered as a unique esthetical signature of the Ti-Bridge; two “cross bars” made in “ARCAP” suspend the movement in the center of the case. A spectacular effect of weightlessness radiates from the timepiece.

Esthetical and technical prowess, the plate and bridges are also cut from “ARCAP”. This new alloy made of copper and nickel is completely non-magnetic, anti-corrosive and allows for complex finishing. This futuristic material permits traditional decorations like satin-finish and chamfer, which contrasts with the two barrels’ sun-brushed decoration. This mechanical hand-wound CO 022 movement is endowed with a 72-hour power reserve.

The tonneau-shaped case is water-resistant up to 50 meters, bearing generous dimensions: 42.5 mm by 41.5 mm. Cut from titanium, the case gives pride of place to the caliber and its moving tourbillon, visible from all sides, including the case-back. The model comes with two bracelets — black rubber and leather. The Ti-Bridge Tourbillon Black is available in a limited edition of only 83 pieces.

Romvlvs Billionaire Tourbillon

Introduced in 1966, the Romvlvs model makes reference to watchmaking art in its purest form, and has made its mark on the history of watchmaking. This model is, as a matter of fact, the first timepiece that displays a dial without hourmarkers and having the index engraved on the bezel. The Romvlvs collection was enriched in 2008 by two major complications, to interpreting the classical codes of the brand: a perpetual calendar and a retrograde annual calendar. The Romvlvs Billionnaire Tourbillon truly demonstrates the Corum’s remarkable talents.

Ultimate expression of refinement and brilliance the Romvlvs Billionaire Tourbillon stages the tourbillon movement crafted in sapphire bridges and plate in an amphitheatre of diamonds. Endowed with a 90-hour power reserve, the tourbillon prevailing on its sapphire crystal throne is a truly exceptional creation. The mainplate and the three bridges are made of sapphire crystal, a very delicate and brittle material.

The white gold case, framing the movement like a genuine work of art, has got 164 diamonds in total. True to the aesthetical codes of the Romvlvs collections since 1966, the bezel bears the Roman Numerals drawn by 44 baguette diamonds using the invisible diamond setting technique. At the heart of this diamond fairy of 4.7ct, this stunning movement is beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour. Water-resistant to 30 meters, the inimitable cambered case typical to the Romvlvs, measures 45mm. Making the Romvlvs Billionaire Tourbillon requires extreme precision and high-end knowledge of watchmaking. It’s in a limited production of 5 pieces only.

Housing exceptional movements and displaying festive finishing, these three timekeepers are in line with the creativity and know-how of the brand. They will surely be among the best of the best in the history of watchmaking.

Only a strong, self-assured woman can hold their attention, and executive gentlemen know this. While this Ulysse Nardin Executive Lady watch is made for the woman who takes charge of her life, orchestrating it with the skill of a master composer. This special, individually numbered timepiece is perfect for every woman who is making her mark in the world – her way – and garnering the interest of the man in her life who wants to adore her.

The Executive Lady should never be underestimated, just like the woman whose wrist the timepiece adorns. Although purely feminine in aesthetic, this self-winding watch holds the same precision and durability of its counterpart for men – the Ulysse Nardin Executive Dual Time.

In the year 1996, Ulysse Nardin introduced a patented Dual Time system – one of its many technological breakthroughs. This revolutionary system exists in the Lady Executive. With only one press of the ceramic pushers along the bezel, the hour hand instantly adjusts to a different time zone without ever having to leave her wrist. Whether traveling from one continent to another or simply wanting to stay “in time” with those she loves, the Dual Time system is a useful and convenient feature to have on hand at home or far away.

There is onother thing worth mentioning on this Executive Lady watch that has enhanced the appeal of the watch, and it is the durable-meets-delicate composition, making it an ideal timepiece for everyday use while always presenting an elegant, finished appearance. Ceramic, one of the strongest, longest-lasting materials, forms the snow-white bezel, as well as the clasp on those timepieces possessing a rubber-band execution. A sapphire-crystal cover guards its glistening diamond and mother-of-pearl or purple galvanic dial, and a 40-millimeter, stainless-steel or 18-karat gold case keeps all of its precious and precise elements securely in place.

Perfect in demeanor, practical in complication and with a refined, all-eyes-on-her styling, new Ulysse Nardin Executive Lady is as confident and stunning as its muse – the woman who knows she has it all – and the perfect selection by the man who wants to give her his all.

Ulysse Nardin Executive Lady
Technical data:

Ref. 243-10 Stainless steel and ceramic
Ref. 246-10 Rose Gold and ceramic
Movement caliber UN-24
Power-Reserve approximately 42 h
Winding self-winding
Functions patented quickset 2nd time display at 9 o’clock. Permanent home time at 9 o’clock. Patented Big Date display. Oversized small seconds-hand counter.
Case Stainless steel or Rose gold
Bezel ceramic
Crown screw down security crown
Pushers ceramic
Diameter 40 mm
Water-resistance 50 m
Crystal anti reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back sapphire crystal
Bracelet white alligator leather or white rubber strap with folding buckle.

As one of most famous watch brands in the world, Hublot’s models are all fabulously made, but there is one that is so special and legendary – the Ayrton Senna, which would have turned 50 on November 3, 2010.

On the occasion of the Interlagos Grand Prix in Brazil, Senna’s sister Viviane, along with the Instituto Ayrton Senna and Hublot, united the Formula 1 family along with Senna’s friends and loved ones to commemorate the date. Four hundred guests attended the premiere of the documentary Senna and discovered the unique timepieces created by Hublot in support of Instituto Ayrton Senna.

The King Power Ayrton Senna is a split-second chronograph with power reserve indicator limited to 500 numbered examples, stamped with Ayrton Senna’s signature. It is made entirely from materials used in Formula 1. In a first for Hublot, the case is made from carbon fiber, a material widely used in Formula 1. The bezel is ceramic with a circular-grained satin finish adorned with multiple holes to represent an F1 brake disk which is also made from ceramic. The strap is Nomex, a synthetic fiber developed by Dupont and used to make the suits worn by F1 drivers. The power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock in green, blue and red evokes the timers used in Formula 1. Finally, the sapphire caseback features a laser-engraved portrait of Ayrton Senna with yellow infill for the engraved text.

The watch comes in a special Hublot presentation case, made from black ebony with a sapphire glass window decorated with a transfer of Ayrton Senna’s signature in yellow, matching the one on the sapphire crystal of the watch’s dial.

The King Power Tourbillon Ayrton Senna is an edition of 10 exceptional tourbillons manufactured entirely by Hublot, each with a different commemorative engraving on the caseback showing one of 10 highlights in the driver’s career, as chosen by his sister and mother. Additional technical information for the Tourbillon appears below the images, which may be enlarged with a click.

Given Hublot’s long-standing relationship with the Instituto, Viviane Senna did not hesitate to ask the Swiss brand to participate in this event. Attendees included Viviane Senna and her son Bruno Senna, a budding F1 driver also supported by Hublot, as well as former F1 driver and friend of Ayrton Senna, Emerson Fittipaldi, Hublot Managing Director Ricardo Guadalupe, Asif Kapadia who directed “Senna”, Working Title Managing Director Eric Fellner, and Mano Menezes, the coach of Brazil’s national football team, and many others.

Practical, elegant and classy, Breitling watches have been gaining great reputation and popularity around the world. Breitling’s collections often surprise its fans. The Breitling Colt Watches is not an exception. The Colt watch is a part of the Breitling Aeromarine series. There are several variations of this timepiece to include highly customized versions. Their models include the Chrono, GMT, Automatic, Quartz and the Oceane.

As for the physical design these watches differ from each other, there are several mechanical specifications that are common in all variations in this series. These specifications include: super quartz movement, a uni-directional bezel and a sapphire crystal.

With a list of the points that each Colt watch has, you can see what you can choose for different needs. The Chrono features Breitling 37 caliber movement and is water resistant to 200 meters. The GMT features Breitling 73 caliber movement and is also water resistant to 200 meters. The Automatic features Breitling 17 caliber movement and is water resistant to 500 meters. The Quartz features Breitling 74 caliber movement and the Colt Oceane features Breitling 71 caliber movement. Both Quartz and Oceane models are water resistant to 500 meters.

Still, there are some common characters we can see on these watches. This series features a steel case with several options for straps and bracelets. Watch weights and sizes vary according to each specific model.

Retail prices of these Breitling Colt Watches are different, depending on which model you choose, with the average cost of 5,500 US dollars. Yet, prices can still vary wildly from shop to shop, so I suggest that you should take some time to do some research and compare the prices so as to get the best deals.

Apart from the expensive original pieces, lots of fine replica Breitling Colt watches are available on the Internet, which cost around one or two hundred dollars. The only thing you should keep in mind when you go for replica watches is that you should do the purchasing in reputable online stores.