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March 30, 2012

Patek Philippe Ref. 5940 Ultra-Thin Automatic Perpetual Calendar Watch at BaselWorld 2012

Filed under: Patek Phillipe — Tags: , , , , — Iwcer @ 2:07 pm

In these years, ultra-thin automatic perpetual calendar watch has always been the best-selling complex watch collection of Patek Philippe. To meet the demand of watch market, Patek Philippe re-introduced a 18K rose gold Ref. 5940 perpetual calendar complicated watch at BaselWorld 2012.
Patek Philippe Ref. 5940 Ultra-Thin Automatic Perpetual Calendar Watch
In those super complex functional watches, such as tourbillon, minute repeater and split-seconds chronographs, the perpetual calendar watch is undoubtedly the most practical and the most popular. It will always show the correct date according to the specific changes. In the early time of 19th century, Patek Philippe perpetual calendar complex functional watches were well-received. Patek Philippe launched the world first perpetual calendar watch in 1925. This Ref. 97′975 watch comes in central hours and minutes hands. The small seconds is at 9 o’clock position. Moon phase is at 3 o’clock and day display at 12 o’clock. The month indicator locates at 6 o’clock. Date function is indicated by central hand.

At the time, the decorative art was popular in Europe. Its clear, bright and creative style produced a very strong significant effect on art, architecture, furniture and product design. Patek Philippe also used this style. For Patek Philippe, this was not in response to short-lived trends, but as a long-term design concept and prolonged eulogized in the Gondolo collection. Watch’s unique case shape might be square, rectangular, triangular, tonneau or cushion-shaped. These youthful and distinctive watches soon occupied a place in the field of art design. Patek Philippe cushion-shaped watches have been popular for a long time and some watches became the museum collections. In addition, the round Calatrava classic watches, unique Golden Ellipse and unparalleled leisure elegant Nautilus all reveal the timeless beauty of Patek Philippe design.

In 2010, Patek Philippe launched a stainless steel ultra-thin rattrapante chronograph Ref. 5950 with single button. Since then, the cushion-shaped watch has returned to its gorgeous stage. The release of this Ref. 5940 watch will once again become the focus of watch industry. It is 44.6 mm long and 37 mm wide and only 8.6 mm thick, extremely stylish and masculine. Except for the transparent sapphire crystal case back, wearer can have the gold back for selection. Patek Philippe Ref. 5940 Ultra-Thin Automatic Perpetual Calendar Watch is equipped with the legendary Caliber 240 Q complicated automatic movement. It includes 275 parts in total. Its thickness is only 3.88 mm. It offers 48 hours power reserve. With timeless and elegant design, this Patek Philippe Ref. 5940 Ultra-Thin Automatic Perpetual Calendar Watch will be the most valuable and collecting worthy masterpiece in 2012.

March 28, 2012

Glory and Elegant Raymond Weil Intenso Wristwatch

Filed under: Raymond Weil — Tags: , , — Iwcer @ 2:29 pm

The design is powerful, the appearance is elegant and glory, the case is made of the light titanium and stainless steel metal: this is the latest Intenso wristwatch recommended by Raymond Weil. This latest work inherits Raymond Weil’s creative ideology and the design inspiration comes from the famous opera Naucco composed by Giuseppeverdi. One by breakthrough is the case is still big enough to catch people’s eyesight, but case has change to 43mm from 46mm. Intenso Wristwatch will attract more fans to join the elites club which is consist of Intenso watch lovers.
Raymond Weil Intenso Wristwatch
Intenso Collection was first introduced in 2007 under the control of Raymond Weil’s third leading generation. The collection is very vivid, glory and elegant. It was attract the watch connoisseurs come from different cultural backgrounds. But it is not suitable for all of them. Now the situation changes, Intenso ‘s famous chronograph device is fixed in the 43mm case.

This latest Intenso watch’s case is 3mm smaller than before, but it is still very brilliant: the powerful lug which design in round angle, which will conform the wrist very well; the entire proportion is very perfect and harmony, which is made of polished stainless steel and titanium metal. Other specialists of Itenso watch are also very attractive: Three sub-dial set at 3:30 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock. The round-shaped date display window is between 4 and 5 o’clock. The hard calendar button and big number 12 perform a unique charm. The latte’s luminous function makes the watch’s glory more outstanding. The blue stainless steel hands match the dark dial very well. The 43mm case matches black crocodile strap can perform this watch’s design essence very well. This Intenso collection shows Raymond Weil’s exquisite craftsmanship and careful design ideology. The legendary distinguished features of Intenso Collection will be continued

March 26, 2012

The most expensive seven brand wrist watches in the world

Filed under: Breguet — Tags: , , , — Iwcer @ 1:49 pm

As an old saying goes, the poor play on the car and the rich play on the watch. Usually, the watch’s value is inestimable made by Swiss brand factory in limited production. Even how rich you are, it is impossible to buy it without any consideration. Today, we will introduce 7 the most expensive watches to see how precious of the watch on men’s wrist.
Breguet Double Flying Tourbillon Watch
1. Double Flying Tourbillon Watch

Manufacturer: Breguet

Price: $ 329,000

This watch design sources from our mysterious solar system. The case is manufactured by 95 percent pure platinum and the pointers are all handmade. The double tourbillons are flying over the solar system image’s surface.

2. Manufacturer: Girard Perregaux

Price: $ 495,000

This is the world’s first four-hammer scale minute repeat watch. Through the double-sided hollow face plate can appreciate fine machinery carve and sophisticated hammer hit. And it also equipped with Alligator edge, Westminster stopwatch transponders, and three gold gears.
Parmigiani
3. Manufacturer: Parmigiani

Price: $ 850,000

If you want to enjoy this watch, the time should be back to 2008 for there is only 3 pieces in the world. It is equipped with platinum case, minute repeator, tourbillon, timer and hall clock chime. It is the masterpiece of the perfect combination of Alacria Royal Limited Edition Carl F. Bucherer exquisite technology and finest gem. The four design lady watches are inlaid by precious diamond, sapphire, ruby and emerald. Seeing from the dial, case to strap, we can find each gem is selected carefully and processed by skilled master. And the Bucherer’s master designed lady watch, which suit for the noble and honored female.

4. Manufacturers: Hublot,

Price: $ 1000000

Whether it is jewelry or watch has confused many people including me. No matter how, this luxury watch made by Hublot, is valued $1,000,000 to present before us to make our blood flow fast and heart beat rapidly.

The Tourbillon is inlaid 493 Wesselton excellent diamonds in total, but the more surprise us is cannot find any support structure to the diamond when we appreciate the shining diamonds. The inlaid diamond technology invented by Van Cleef & Arpels (Paris) is still a trade secret.

Experienced more than 2,000 hours from the project to research, from the selection of tool to diamond cut and till finish, Hublot achieved successfully the masterpiece in the global watch gathered place-Baselworld. We have reason to believe his performance has just begun.
Vacheron Constantin
5. Manufacturer: Vacheron Constantin

Price: $ 1500000

After exquisite design, it enjoys big case in diameter of 44mm to resonance of minute repeat sound excellent, and to link case and hit part innovative nails. In addition, the copper element of the 18K rose gold case also helps the sound quality.

The vibration frequency of manual winding mechanical movement is 18,000 times per hour and the power reserve is 58hours. Features of movement: watch bridge angle elimination process by hand, handmade and machine Ctes de Geneve image, cut and polish board in circle. It enjoys the Geneva logo which represents quality and perfect craft. This watch is produced in limitation which must be very rare.

It is set with 576 diamonds, 18K white gold, diamonds and black onyx stones. Concealed in this series of jewelery watches, Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 movement is in exquisite workmanship and taken highly of by women, such as the Queen Elizabeth II of England. Whether gem chain belt or full diamond inlaid, the movement could match different appearance well and show the Swiss watch outstanding function while expressing the glory of wrist watch.
TAG Heuer
6. Manufacturer: TAG Heuer

Price: invaluable

TAG Heuer set the culmination of the innovative research, created the top of this exquisite treasure. Indeed, the Diamond Fiction, unlike an ordinary watch, it is a simple style jewelry accessory, sexy, gorgeous, utilizing the most advanced technology. And it is a precious watch designed specifically for the female of the leading fashion.

This luxury boutique set with 879 piece of diamond in 1.1 mm of diameter of VS / SI level Wesselton top grade dual-turned drill (5.8 carats). But the bigger surprise is realizing the time display through diamond. 54 diamonds utilized innovatory cut that could focus the red line lit by 54 LEDS to show the digital clearly. Matched with red silk strap generates zeal and elegant quality to the watch.

It utilized 764 white diamonds and 1,087 pieces of black diamond to set into the skull shape and hard mineral crystallization stainless steel dial. It is water-resistant to the depth of 30 meters.
Nixon
7. Manufacturer: Nixon

Price: invaluable

It utilized 764 white diamonds and 1,087 pieces of black diamond to set into the bone shape. And it is made in the design of rock mineral crystallization stainless steel dial and waterproof of 30m.

March 23, 2012

HERMES KELLY BAG—One of the top ten famous handbag brands in the world

Filed under: Handbag — Tags: , , — Iwcer @ 1:54 pm

HERMES KELLY BAG—One of the top ten famous handbag brands in the world
When you mention the KELLY BAG, you will have to remember someone whose name is Grace Kelly. She is a Morocco queen. When she was a pregnant woman, She use this style bags to hide her intumescing abdomen, this action was caught by the camera of LIFE and the picture became the front cover of magazine—LIFE. So Mr. Hemers named this style bag after Kelly.

Hermes Kelly bag
Hermes Kelly bag (Hermes Kelly) was first designed for the Hunter saddle bags, is the earliest item in the HERMES leather, Hermes “Kelly” (Hermes Kelly), launched in 1892, and in 1930 to modify size, It’s easy for ladies to carry, and also it is a limited edition of HERMES at that time.

Hermès Kelly bag (Hermes Kelly) was originally only 28 cm, 32 cm and 35 cm. It just has three models. Kelly packages are available in 1968, the 1980 year Kelly Bag adds a new brand with the size 22 cm x 40 cm

Kelly bag is appropriate for women who are independence .Women have been equal to men in this independent society. Women have their own social status, own life, work and thoughts. They find what they want to do and what they desire to be in the future. In other worlds, they have set free from the oppressive survival method in the past completely. Just because of these reasons, women have become more confident and beautiful in the 21 century.
So if you are a person who are seeking for more freedom, equality and power, then KELLY is your best choice.

Recommendation:
Hermes Kelly series female handbags Messenger Bag Pink Silver buckle
Brand: Hermes Kelly bag
Material: imported high grade pig leather, Sheepskin (inside) and high density galvanized metal
Quality: A class
Origin: made in Paris
Size: 32cm *14cm*22cm (approx)
Structure: covered with opening the package, with a padlock, Interior packet with zipper and open stick bag, equipped with an inclined carry detachable shoulder strap, bottom without protecting willow nails

March 21, 2012

2012 Basel World New Product: Omega De Ville Collection

Filed under: Omega — Tags: , , — Iwcer @ 2:14 pm

In 2012, Omega continues the classic design of appearance and the extraordinary traditional creative technology of the De Ville collection and introduces the new De Ville chronograph with the Omega 9300/9301 coaxial movement. Providing the strong driving force is the first chronograph movement from the Omega self-produced coaxial movement family.

Omega new De Ville watch
This watch is equipped with Omega Si14 silicon material gossamer and can enjoy up to four years after-sales service guarantee. This Omega De Ville chronograph fits for the people who travel frequently. It can adjust the hour hand independently without affection the minute and the second. This function is very convenient to switch the time for different time zones or the regions having the summer time and winter time.

The new Omega De Ville Watch have 2 appearances to select: 42 mm diameter and 18 K red gold case with the brown or blue leather strap or the stainless steel case with the stainless steel bracelet and black or blue leather strap.

18K red gold watch style is equipped with the Omega 9301 coaxial movement and the 18K red gold material thallium and the balance wheel bridge inside. The stainless steel watch style is equipped with 9300 coaxial movement and the rhodium-plated material thallium and Balance Wheel Bridge inside.

The 18K red gold watch style has the milky silver or blue concentric dial while the stainless steel watch has the milk silver, black or blue concentric dial. The dial has two small convex dials. The small dial of 3 o’clock position has the 60-minute pointer as well as the 12- hour timing marker, making the timing more intuitive. The second hand is in the 9 o’clock. This watch has the central timing second and hour pointers and the polished 18K red gold arched central hour pointer and minute pointer. Multi- cutting Roman numerals indexes are also made of 18 K red gold and all polished brilliantly.

Omega De Ville watch can waterproof to a depth of 100 meters.

The new Omega De Ville watch is the perfect combination of the simple and elegant design and the advanced watch making technology. It shows the world charismatic of the mechanical watch with the classic appearance and the high-tech content.

March 19, 2012

Speed and Passion TAG Heuer 1887 Chronograph

Filed under: TAG Heuer — Tags: , , — Iwcer @ 2:01 pm

Racing Car is a perpetual inspiration of TAG Heuer Carrera Collection, but most importantly, it is the extraordinary craftsmanship pushed this collection’s development. It was in 1963, Charles Edouard Heue’s son Jack Heuer started to research and develops a new type chronograph for the racing player and racing lovers. The next year, he made it. The Carrera hand winding mechanical chronograph recommended. The title of watch collection came from the legendary Carrera Racing Competition. Carrera means “Final Competition in Spanish, and it was the most famous and adventurous racing competition at that time.

TAG Heuer brand’s golden
Carrera wristwatch was the most passionate masterpiece of Jack Heuer. The unique dial and classic but simple appearance made Carrera became successful quickly. And it was Carrera collection opened TAG Heuer brand’s golden age at innovation. There were many famous racing player and world champions wore Carrera watches. The man who wears Carrera Calibre 1887 will understand himself very well, and being brave to pursuing what he wants. They do not need to boost, but the elegant taste will perform naturally.

The elegant Carrera Calibre 1887 rose gold chronograph’s design basic on Carrera 41mm edition. But the 18K rose gold silver or grey dial help men to perform the elegance very well. This accurate timepiece fixes chronograph dial with hour, minute and second hand. The black or grey black crocodile strap inherits racing car’s style. Carrera Calibre 1887 wristwatch’s structure design is a great performance on elegance but also show Swiss watch making’s accurate principles. The latest TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 is a symbol of speed and passion. It stands for Jack Heuer’s dream on watch design. It will be a very attractive and suitable timepiece for men to perform their good taste and personalities. If you are a man who does not how to choose watches, TAG Heuer Carrera will never be wrong.

March 16, 2012

New Products in Basel World 2012: Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Magic Gold Watch With the UNICO Movement

Filed under: Hublot — Tags: , , , , — Iwcer @ 2:35 pm

In the 5th month of Hublot watch and Ferrari in Italy announcing an alliance, in 2012 Basel World Watch and Jewellery Fair, Hublot has launched the first style of watch Big Bang Ferrari which is cooperated with Ferrari. The all new evolution is from the iconic design integrating all new material ——Hublot watch world’s first creative “magic gold” equipped with the Hublot self-developed and produced UNICO movement.

Hublot Big Bang Ferrari Magic Gold Watch
Unprecedented Big Bang Ferrari has a bigger case “45.5mm” diameter, more power and mechanical which is the first evolution after the launch of the Big Bang in 2005. The deepening column bezel can make the movement which can be observed through the sapphire dial more three-dimensional. The scale crown has the logo of H and its location can automatically maintain a straight line. The longer button is fixed on an axel, like the throttle of the car. The sides of watch are used of the carbon inserts. The alternative device of the highly innovative strap can replace two different straps quickly inspirited by the car seat belts. Sutures are the same color with the Ferrari interiors’. In short, the design and production of every detail all adhere to the basic principles of same DNA of Hublot and Ferrari: sports, performance and technology. There is no any useless part in this watch and its design fully complies with the functionality and rationality.

There is the legendary prancing horse logo of the position of 9 o’clock. In the position of 3 o’clock, the minute timer uses the yellow pane which displays the date either. The design inspiration of pointer and scale is from the dashboard of Ferrari. The whole style of this watch adopt the sports DNA of the Italian manufacturer as well as adhering the appearance characteristics of the Hublot totally.

The UNICO movement is similar to the Ferrari 12-cylinder engine. The self-produced engine and the self-produced chronograph movement have the same pursuit which makes the movement without any better choice. It is designed, developed and produced by Hublot watch itself. It is the first time that this UNICO movement embedded in the Big Bang.  More than 330 parts, the vibration frequency is 28800 times per hour. The column-wheel connected with two-level in the location of another of the dial. All new pendulum inspiration is also from Ferrari rim. This watch has 72 hours power storage and can withstand a depth of 100 m pressure.

Finally, the material of this watch is a big breakthrough. Hublot has decided to use the best material- the famous magic gold, which can be developed and produced by the development department to the all new Ferrari certified products. Magic gold is published by Hublot factory 3 month ago and is a scratch-resistant 18K gold. All the innovative elements underscore close ties of this watch and the car world, making the Big Bang watch become the new legend, more advanced and more mechanization. The concept is even extended to every watch showcase, the aluminum cabinet which is equipped with built-on rotating system and inspired by the engine valve.

March 14, 2012

Professional Tips for You Modern Fashion Fans of Keeping Handbags New

Filed under: Handbag — Tags: — Iwcer @ 11:24 am

The right way to use a handbag can improve its durability. Always keep the handbag dry. If it gets wet, it will change shape. Don’t carry things too heavy. Avoid touching chemicals. Don’t put glaze bag into a plastic bag. Don’t put the handbags with different colors together, and don’t stick to each. Simple normal care can make bags more durable. If the handbag gets wet, please take a dry cloth to dry up the water, then put it to some windy place and let it dry by itself. Don’t expose to the sun, air condition or hairdryer or it will be cracked. Take some leather dirt remover to put in the leather; you should put it on the cloth first. Don’t wash or touch chemicals. You can put some moistureproof things into it when storing your handbag.

Fashion bag
How to match your clothes and handbags?
The design of bags is stressing more simple, soft and natural. The material they choose must be soft and smooth, and also decorates by lots of pearls or embroidery, which has shown a feel of national culture and modern fashion. Except for the shape, practical applicability of the handbag is also of great importance. Nowadays, the bags are designed to be secure and easy storing to make your life more relax and perfect.

How to take care of your lady handbag?
Fashion ladies have several types of handbags to fit her clothes. When handbags are too many, how to collect and store a handbag became a required course of young ladies. Especially leather handbags for leather is a special type of material, it needs lots of care on it to keep it new.

How to clean?
The proper care to your leather can keep it as a new one.
1. Normally caring: in the usual days polish them to get rid of the dust. Stuff it into a paper board or newspapers in order not to change shape.

2. Getting rid of the dust: take some egg white to wipe the dirt, and the annoying spots would disappear. To the musty calf handbags, you’d better purchase famous brand professional oil to clean the spots. And then wipe the same color onto it.

3. The leather getting harder: polish it with some leather protecting oil to recover to the soft condition. If the handbag gets wet, please take a dry cloth to dry up the water, then put it to some windy place and let it dry by itself. Don’t expose to the sun, air condition or hairdryer or it will be cracked. Take some leather dirt remover to put in the leather; you should put it on the cloth first. Don’t wash or touch chemicals. You can put some moistureproof things into it when storing your handbag.

4. Always keeping your hands dry: If it gets wet, it will change shape. Don’t carry things too heavy. Avoid touching chemicals. Don’t put glaze bag into a plastic bag. Don’t put the handbags with different colors together, and don’t stick to each.

5. Simple daily Caring: If the handbag gets wet, please take a dry cloth to dry up the water, then put it to some windy place and let it dry by itself. Don’t expose to the sun, air condition or hairdryer or it will be cracked.

March 12, 2012

Top-Class Timepiece with Artistic Style Patek Philippe Dome Desk Clock

Filed under: Patek Phillipe — Tags: , , — Iwcer @ 2:31 pm

Patek Philippe

Patek Philippe was hailed as the most luxury and traditional watch brand in the world, and it keeps many traditional watch making craftsmanship and traditions. Much Patek Philippe craftsmanship is great treasure for modern watch making industry, so many modern watch fans and collectors admire the vintage Patek Philippe watches very much. This article would like to share a classic Patek Philippe Dome Desk Clock. It is a very valuable and attractive timepiece because of the craftsmanship it adopted.

Dome Desk Clock
Dome Desk Clock is the most precious one among all the Patek Philippe Cloisonne Enamel treasures. It is very precious, not only for the enamel craftsmanship should speed lots of time, but also Patek Philippe is one of rare manufactures can make this. Every Dome Desk Clock is unique and special, which is special design for its future owners, and the value will rise as time goes by. Generally speaking, Cloisonne Enamel craftsmanship has seven basic procedures: batting, cloisonné, welding, blue point, enameling, polishing and gold plating. But on this Patek Philippe Dome Desk Clock, all the procedure and material are upgraded to the top standards.

The crazy watch fans must know this, in order to finish a cloisonné for such a dome desk clock, the Patek Philippe craftsmen must adopted an 18-20 meter gold line. It is a very complicated and difficult procedure, which makes this clock more mysterious and fantasy. During the procedure, the masters will use about 44 different enamel colors on this, and very layer’s enamel must be roasted for six times. So the color of this dome desk clock will be bright and luxury as it has been for decades. The complicated craftsmanship and extreme aesthetic values make this enamel watch is precious and luxury. It is really a miracle created by the Patek Philippe masers.

March 10, 2012

Chopard Mille Miglia Lady Watch Introduced at BaselWorld 2012

Filed under: Chopard — Tags: , , — Iwcer @ 2:49 pm

In 2011, Chopard reinterpreted its legendary watchmaking history with the Mille Miglia Racing In Pink watch. At BaselWolrd 2012, this Geneve-rooted luxury watch maker prepared a dynamic and elegant chronograph for all ladies, the Mille Miglia Lady, to pay tribute to independent and intelligent modern women.

Chopard Mille Miglia Lady Watch
In the past 20 years, the epic Chopard Mille Miglia watches captured men deeply with their unique taste and excellent mechanical performance. Chopard has started to bring feminine features to this legendary collection since 2011. It designed innovative Mille Miglia watches for those ladies who love sports. This Chopard Mille Miglia Lady Watch will be another masterpiece for women.

The Chopard Mille Miglia Lady Watch features white natural rubber strap with Dunlop racing tire pattern decoration which is very popular in the 60’s of last century. This eye-catching feature makes this watch a typical Mille Miglia watch. It inherits the symbolic features of Mille Miglia collection. The discerning colors and materials choices give this watch irresistable femininity. White MOP dial, pure and flawless white strap and brilliant diamond bezel are the best demonstration of its femininity. The slim outline and 42 mm sized case will deeply attract the beautiful ladies who love adventure. The whole color tone of this Chopard Mille Miglia Lady Watch is soft and pure. The hour markers come in large Arabic numerals. And the date window is at 4:30 position.

Although being an elegant, sophisticated and extremely comfortable timepiece, this Mille Miglia Lady is specially designed for competition. It is equipped with COSC certificated automatic movement which can display the hours, minutes, small seconds and date, central second hand, 30 minutes and 12 hours chronograph. This movement can offer 42 hours power reserve. It is water resistant to 50 meters.

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