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As we already begin looking forward to 2018’s SIHH novelties, we thought it’s high time to take a closer look at some of the year’s favorites, including the richly over-the-top 15202, rendered for the very first time as a modern, non-limited reference entirely from 18-carat yellow gold. It’s not merely the all-gold case that lends the 15202 significance though — there are a couple additional (albeit much more subtle) visual cues that set this specific reference apart, and might make it more desirable for collectors in the long run. Perhaps most obvious, is that the simple time plus date-only dial configuration, completed by the ‘AP’ emblem at 6:00, which pays direct homage to the original steel 5402 released in 1972. This aesthetic also tips its hat towards the yellow gold 5402BA Jumbo introduced five decades later — the very first time Audemars Piguet rendered the Jumbo inside this valuable metal.However, more notable is that the thickness — the new 15202 steps a hair over 8mm, 0.2mm thicker than the first 5402, and the closest we have seen to people pioneering ultra-thin measurements because the 40th Anniversary editions from 2012 — thus the ‘Extra Thin’ naming convention. This new-but-really-old profile, coupled with all the eminently wearable 39mm case size truly feels like the sweet spot for the Royal Oak, also has much to do with why this iconic layout managed to develop into this kind of future-proof classic in the first place.The Jumbo Royal Oak in its classic configuration is a wristwatch that historically, by all measurements, should wear exceptionally thin. People who are searching for a marginally more toned-down aesthetic nevertheless rendered in this precious metal will appreciate the second of the 15202’s two new dial variations: a stunning blue, which, given the spate of blue-on-bronze sports watches we’ve seen this year, is as much on-trend, as it is a bit less ostentatious.

Five years ago Audemars Piguet unveiled the Millenary 4101, giving its ovoid timepiece an adventurous new look, imparting some of the excitement that accompanies the inevitable Royal Oak. At SIHH 2016 Audemars Piguet went one step further by skeletonising the 4101 to create the Millenary Openworked (ref. 15352OR.OO.D093CR.01) – an aesthetic exercise, but one that’s beautifully decorated and styled.

Conceived to have the movement form part of the dial, the movement inside the original Millenary 4101 was based on the calibre 3120, the basic in-house movement of Audemars Piguet. That was rejigged to give it a linear, left to right layout, as well as an off-centred sub-dial for the time, with the decorated base plate exposed as part of the dial, making the mechanics part of the aesthetics.

With as much as possible removed, the Millenary Openworked the calibre 4105 reveals even more. The architecture of the calibre 4101 was retained, with its most prominent features remaining in place: two rows of large screws hold down a series of bridges that span the front vertically, and the balance wheel taking centrestage at nine o’clock. The sub-dial for the time has been open-worked as well, leaving the seconds as the only solid part on the front.

Intricate enough to distract from the time, the skeleton movement is leaves little to the imagination. You can literally peer inside.

Up close the movement acquits itself well, with a high level of finishing, especially on the front of the parts. Audemars Piguet leans towards a clean look for its skeleton movements (ditto for the Royal Oak skeletons), so the bridges are finished with a fine, grained surface and a dark grey plating. But there is no mistaking the hand-finishing, particularly on the many polished bevels as well as mirror-polished screw heads. The bevelling on the sharp, inward angles of the bridges is notably masterful.

Some things are best left to the imagination 

That being said, and this is a shortcoming of many skeleton watches, too much can be revealed. The underside of the balance wheel, for instance, is readily visible from the back. It is unfinished, showing the shallow divots milled out for poising. Flip over the balance wheel in any high-end, serially-produced watch and it will look the same, but it is not the prettiest part of the movement.

Pricing and availability 

At 47 mm in diameter is large, but not excessively so, since the shape is oval rather than round. It has substantial presence, looking expensive on the wrist, as it should, given the stiff price tag. The Millenary Openworked (ref. 15352OR.OO.D093CR.01) is priced at S$94,300, equivalent to US$68,100.

When you create a limited edition replica watch of just 25 pieces in platinum you are basically creating a perfect “my timepiece is still cooler than yours” replica watch. Chopard L.U.C XPS Replica is a simple dress replica watch, but it is one of my favs, and in addition to having a sexy design it has a lot of horological bragging rights. Now that the piece has the Geneva Seal on it – that new tougher to get Geneva Seal – any replica watchianado can say, “screw your AP, this guy here was built in the canton of Geneva – and according to some prissy Swiss official, it has superlative bridge polishing. Shit, that type of polishing is extra expensive around here.”

The benefits of the Seal of Geneva (ahem, “Poinçon de Genève”) are obvious to people like me, and perhaps you, but I just realized how utterly esoteric the concept would be to most people. Imagine a salesperson trying to explain it to some average Rolex buyer at a shopping mall. Awkward hilarity would ensue. Brands like Omega have sort of figured it out when they thrust terms like “Co-Axial” at the consumer. Co-axial escapements are cool and all, but the majority of people with them on their wrist haven’t a clue what they are. But it sure does sound sort of cool, and Omega’s prime intent is to simply hammer the consumer with it.

Anyhow, going back to Chopard and this limited edition platinum version of the L.U.C XPS with that lovely blue dial. I got to thinking, “how would you properly wear a dress replica watch like this?” Most dress/formal replica watches are back, so how about one with a blue tuxedo? The most famous blue tuxedo that I came up with was worn by Jeff Daniels’ “Harry” character in Dumb & Dumber. Given how in the film they start blowing through money, I don’t think that purchasing a timepiece like this would have been out of the question. Though, given the duo’s famous lack of good taste and judgement, I don’t think something as classy as a L.U.C XPS would have caught their eye. Perhaps a replica watch like this is destined for a later, more mature and sophisticated Jeff Daniels character.

So let’s fast forward to now when Daniels is currently the star of HBO’s “The Newsroom” where he plays Will McAvoy – a brainy and outspoken news anchor and former attorney. He also seems to prefer wearing the color blue oddly enough. I think the likes of a Chopard L.U.C XPS in this platinum and blue dial guise would fit the bill quite nicely. While the solid platinum case back of the replica watch does have a hand-engraved Geneva Seal on it, it doesn’t feature an open case back. That is sort of a shame given how nice the in-house made L.U.C 96.01-L movement is.

Launched to commemorate the release of the newest James Bond film “Spectre”, OMEGA have created a limited edition Omega Replica Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M inspired on this occasion by the fictional Bond family coat of arms.

We have managed to get one of these in-stock on our website and we really like the bold use of colour that OMEGA have used on this timepiece, the watch is distinctive in its use of rich navy blue and striking flashes of yellow. The use of this colour palette continues into the presentation box with a glossy embossed inner box, additional navy/yellow nylon coated strap, adjustment tool and commemorative loupe. Unworn and under Omega manufacturers warranty.

In a variation from the standard, this Aqua Terra can resist magnetic fields of 15,007 gauss (increased from 15,000) in a nod to 007 agent James Bond, and the number of limited edition timepieces available. Boasting a brand new OMEGA Master Co-Axial Calibre 8507 movement which is one of the most precise movements used by OMEGA presently.

The rich blue dial on this watch is decorated with the design of the Bond family coat of arms repeated over the watches PVD dial, and used even more strikingly on the bright yellow seconds hand.

Finally, on the see through case back the oscillating weight that can be viewed has been redesigned to resemble the barrel of a gun, to remind wearers of the iconic James Bond film opening credits.

In the honour of the host nation, France, the dial of the chronograph features colours of the French national flag.
It records the halves, extra time and the additional time, apart from the normal. The Replica Hublot Big Bang Unico comprises a distinctive time-telling function that displays the time, from normal to stoppage, for a football match. The Big Bang Unico also features an interchangeable strap mechanism, which gives one the liberty to change the watch’s overall look. The several options offered by the watchmaker include straps that reflect the jersey colours of Switzerland, England, France, Italy, Germany, Spain and Portugal.
This chronograph’s case is made using satin-finish black ceramic and it boasts of dark blue alligator straps finished with red and white stitches.

The Replica Hublot Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph Euro2016 is limited to just 100 units, so we suggest you hurry and grab yours soon. Announced as the ‘official licensed replica watch’, this timepiece was launched by football legends Pelé and Diego Maradona at the Palais Royal in Paris.
The swiss replica watch also marks the watchmaker’s 10th year of association with the game. As the 2016 European football championships kick off, Hublot Mens Replica, the official timekeeper of the grand event, unveils a limited edition timepiece—the Replica Hublot Big Bang Unico Retrograde Chronograph Euro2016.

The D in the Sinn U1 replica dive watch’s name stands for Dune, which explains the watch’s color choices. The markings on the bezel as well as parts of the hands and also the text of the Sinn U1 swiss replica watch are rendered in a sandy hue and the case has been given a special black coating to match.
The Sinn U1-D replica dive watch retains the 44mm dimensions of the standard U1, and also the use of special German submarine steel. According to Sinn, German submarine steel is highly resistant to seawater and also stronger, harder, and denser than regular stainless steel. This makes it ideal for diving. Speaking of which, the Sinn U1-D replica dive watch is water resistant to 1000m. Yet despite the high water resistance, it remains relatively thin, at around 14mm.

The Sinn U1-D replica dive watch’s case has also been given a special Black Hard Coating. The coating is expertly applied and gives the case a uniform matte finish. The special coating aside, the case has also been treated with Sinn’s special TEGIMENT process.

Like the standard U1, the Sinn U1-D replica dive watch has a flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. To match the blackened case, the dial of the Sinn U1-D replica dive watch is a shade of light grey with charcoaled indices, and text is printed in the same sandy brown hue as the markings on the bezel. The dial has a matte finish to it and doesn’t play much with the light, but under bright sunlight, it does change its tone a little and looks like its been bead-blasted. Finally, the hands are a mixture of sand brown and charcoal. The end result is a face that is similar in design to the standard U1, but distinctive enough to stand on its own.

 

The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Replica is one of the enduring giants of horology. Since its release in 1972, the iconic Genta design has spurred industry trends, copycats, controversies, and has inspired a renaissance in luxury sports replica Watches, introducing them to an entirely new generation. The Royal Oak was the first luxury steel sports replica Watch, but, in the lyrical words of the brand, the “steel body concealed a heart of gold”. That said, a few years later, in 1977 a yellow gold version was released and now, almost 40 years later, the original precious metal is back.

Audemars Piguet mens replica has just announced a number of new yellow gold Royal Oak models. A standout is the Royal Oak Chronograph reference 26320BA. The 41mm 18-carat gold case is home to the archetypal, pantograph-manufactured ‘Grande Tapisserie’ dial in a choice of either silvery grey, or a new, paler blue, a colour which offsets the vibrant yellow gold. Powered by the bulletproof Calibre 2385, the movement features a remarkably thin profile, 55-hour power reserve, and has incredibly smooth actuation, as in the pushers are a joy to use. There’s a power and confidence around a solid yellow gold replica Watch that’s hard to beat.

These days yellow gold is not a popular choice for replica Watchmakers and AP appear to be going against the grain and trendsetting, just as they have in the past with the Royal Oak. We were big fans of the two-tone silver and gold ref. 15400SR released in 2015, but the new ref. 26320BA is aimed at the bold replica Watch lover who appreciates history and quality, and is willing to overturn the rose gold bandwagon.

Before discussing some of these rather nice Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic replica watches, I want to once again discuss the notion of pilot replica watches overall. People often ask us about brands that offer reasonably priced pilot-style replica watches. It is honestly a good question, and one that we struggle to answer. One of the reasons for that is that it is often difficult to strictly define what a pilot replica watch is, as the concept is a bit more fluid than say the more specific requirements of a dive replica watch. Second is the notion that what “reasonably priced” means can really vary. You can get a pilot-style replica watch for a few hundred dollars, or you could spend in the tens of thousands (or more). So let’s focus for now on the concept of a reasonably priced mechanical pilot replica watch with a Swiss movement. Among the more established brands, Alpina actually has very decent offering.

Alpina pilot replica watches are segmented into a few categories, all under the larger Startimer collection. It can actually get a bit confusing, as you have the Startimer Pilot Automatic, Pilot, Pilot Manufacture, Pilot Classic, and Pilot Heritage product ranges. For now, I’ll stick to talking about some Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic replica watches, as that is what you’ll see pictured here. These each contain Swiss automatic movements produced by third parties such as Sellita. The Pilot Manufacture collection, by contrast, has movements made by Alpina (and parent company Frederique Constant), and collections like the Pilot have Swiss quartz movements in them.

I’ve seen Alpina’s Startimer Pilot replica watches evolve over the years and think that they have hit a positive stride by this point. Detailing and legibility are good, and the overall presentation of the timepiece is just really attractive, with a lot of options available. In a nutshell, you have a solid traditional Pilot replica watch style, with a bit of Alpina design DNA, at comparatively reasonable prices. Prices for a 40mm wide Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic on a strap start at about $1,300, and case sizes are available in both a 40mm wide, as well as 44mm wide.

In addition to the three-hand automatic, we also have bi-compax automatic chronograph models. It is sometimes hard to do a chronograph with the traditional pilot replica watch dial, but I think Alpina does it pretty well in the Alpina Startimer Pilot Chronograph. The Alpina red triangle logo further adds some color and personality to the dials as the counterweight on either the seconds hand or chronograph seconds hand.

One of the more recent upgrades to the Alpina Startimer Pilot replica watch collection (at least some models) are the applied hour markers. Framed with a polished metal finish and filled with lume, the hour markers significantly upgrade the look over more “flat” pilot replica watch dials and also assist with legibility. You see this in both the three-hand and chronograph Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic models, and it is an aesthetic feature that really helps me enjoy the collection as much as possible.

These “enhanced” dials are better on the 44mm wide Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic models that have the “Sunstar” style dials. The 40mm wide models have applied hour marker with flatter Arabic number hour markers next to them. One of the reasons that I like the larger 44mm wide models is because the dials have a peripheral chapter ring, which is darker in color, and then a ring of applied Arabic hour markers. The black colored dial version of the Alpina Startimer Pilot Automatic in either the 40 or 44mm wide size is a bit more traditional in style with a flatter dial. It serves to be the most conservative of the Alpina Startimer Pilot family, but for more personality, there are a lot of other options.

Just Best Replica Watches — One-of-a-kind Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby? Cobra up for auction at Antiquorum. Auction date has been rescheduled from December 9 to December 15, 2015.

In March, Baume & Mercier announced its partnership with Carroll Shelby International Inc. to create two exclusive, limited edition Fashion replica watches born from the DNA of Shelby’s most revered creations. Following the success of this launch, Baume & Mercier announces a second installment in its collaboration: A one-of-a-kind Capeland Shelby? Cobra timepiece that will be auctioned at Antiquorum in New York City on December 9, 2015, with all proceeds going to the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Bids may be placed online, over the phone or in person.

“We are very proud to partner with the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Our agreement is nurtured by a similar philosophy. The elegance of the lines, the attention to high quality, and commitment to humanism are some of our common characteristics,” stated Alain Zimmermann, CEO of Baume & Mercier.

“Shelby and Baume & Mercier have earned an international reputation for quality, precision and craftsmanship,” said Neil Cummings, CEO of Carroll Shelby Licensing and co-CEO of Carroll Shelby International. “Our shared pursuit of perfection has made both companies legendary. We’re honored that Baume & Mercier has created a one-of-a kind swiss replica watches UK to benefit the Shelby Automotive Museum, which was designed to inspire a new generation of enthusiasts worldwide.”

One-of-a-kind Capeland Shelby? Cobra 18K red gold Flyback Swiss Replica Chronograph

In keeping with the design of the two Baume & Mercier Capeland Shelby? Cobra chronographs released earlier this year, Baume & Mercier has designed a truly unique version of this watch inspired by the graphic identity codes of the Shelby Cobra racecar. This precious and sporty one-off chronograph is distinguished by the extreme subtlety of its Haute Horlogerie finishes: an off-white dial with sky blue stripes picking up those on racing cars, blue accents on the dial and hands, a 44 mm polished/satin-finished 18K red gold case, a finely grained black calfskin strap with round-scale blue alligator lining and gray stitching, and an 18K red gold pin buckle. The inscription “Shelby Cobra 1965-2015, Unique Piece” is engraved on the case back, framing a sapphire crystal bearing Carroll Shelby’s signature. In keeping with tradition and with the high-precision reputation of Baume & Mercier replica watches, this flyback chronograph is driven by a Swiss-made mechanical self-winding movement from the Manufacture La Joux-Perret. The exclusive presentation box will also house an additional black leather alligator strap with round-scale blue alligator lining and gray stitching.

“It is a pleasure for Antiquorum to offer Baume & Mercier’s unique Capeland Shelby? Cobra Flyback Chronograph commemorating Carroll Shelby’s most celebrated automotive creation, the legendary Shelby Cobra in our December auction,” said Evan Zimmermann, President & CEO of Antiquorum. “We are honored to support the Carroll Shelby Foundation and help raise funds to assist families of children with major heart ailments.”

Proceeds from the auction will go to the Carroll Shelby Foundation, an organization that raises funds to help families and children affected by heart diseases. It also provides schooling and education for underprivileged young people in the US.

Gucci replica watches has been designing, developing and manufacturing iconic Gucci watches since the early 1970s. Taking advantage of the worldwide recognition of the Florentine house – and its unique duality in brand positioning, pairing modernity and heritage, innovation and craftsmanship, trendsetting and sophistication – Gucci replica watch is one of the most reliable and consistent fashion watch brands, with a clear design approach and positioning. Made in Switzerland, Gucci watches are recognized for their design, quality and craftsmanship and are distributed worldwide through the exclusive network of directly operated Gucci boutiques and selected watch distributors.

This year, Gucci expands its diver replica watch collection with new Gucci Dive quartz extensions in different materials and colors. Each watch features a diver aesthetic, like the unidirectional rotating bezel.

These GUCCI Dive replica watches all feature a quartz movement and offer up to a 200-meter water resistance. In the 40mm options, the company’s stripe is used to add a flash of color. Each watch has the Gucci logo at 12 o’clock with the date and a Swiss Made stamp at 6 o’clock. The caseback is engraved with the House crest logo, a knight with a suitcase and handbag. This draws on Guccio Gucci’s tie spent as a bellboy and the Gucci name flies above on a ribbon. All GUCCI Dive replica watches are made from stainless steel.