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Breitling Avenger Blackbird

Just as its name suggests, the Breitling Avenger Blackbird is something that is easily picked by someone who wants something rough, something special in a military kind of way. The watch has an imposing diameter created with a light and very sturdy titanium case and an incredible dial that shows off all the features. There are also black elements with technical and very sophisticated touches that are observed on closer inspection, not to mention the fact that the watch wraps around your wrist by using a military like strap. One thing is for certain, if you want the best precision and an amazing mechanism, this is the watch for you: a performance like no other in the history of Breitling, the Avenger Blackbird was created for outstanding results.

Its huge 48 mm case is extremely imposing and definitely not something everyone would choose, but it isn’t supposed to be worn by anyone; it will certainly be desired by those who have a true passion for technology and precision. Despite its huge appearance, the watch does have a very ergonomic design and has been produced with a slimmer case to take away from the bulkiness. It was also designed with titanium and inward curving lugs, all of which will allow for a lighter weight. So, this watch only looks extremely heavy but it’s quite comfortable to wear.

At a closer inspection you will notice the bold design on the dial by showing oversized hands and large elements. There is also luminescent coating on the dial so that the wearer sees everything in the dark. Inside, the watch has been equipped with a Breitling Caliber 17 self-winding movement with a high frequency. It also has a calendar function at 3 ‘o ‘clock and a sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating.

The watch has been built with a water resistance of 300 meters which makes it perfect for swimming but should be taken off while diving. Overall it has a wonderful feel and remarkable functionality that will be noticed immediately. However, Breitling Avenger Blackbird does not feature a classic design and is a better option for those who love sport watches.

January 1, 2015
Bell & Ross Vintage WW2 Regulateur Heritage

The French watchmaking brand Bell & Ross has already proved its inclination towards the past of the military world, especially that of air forces when it launched on the market two watch models that are replicating the time pieces worn during World War I. After the pocket watch known as PW1 and its similar wrist version, called Vintage WW1, Bell & Ross decided to bring on the market in 2012 a new model – Vintage WW2 Regulator Heritage. Through it, the watch manufacturer decided to pay tribute to the time pieces and navigation tools in use during World War II.

World War II soldiers, especially pilots and sailors needed a time piece that could be read clearly and also easy to use even when wearing protection equipment like gloves. This is the need the French watch manufacturer covered with some ingenious technical solutions incorporated in Vintage WW2 Regulator Heritage. One of them was to provide the watch with a very large case, whose diameter is of 49 mm. The bezel has an ergonomic design and features wide notches rotating both clockwise and against clockwise. The crown is also enlarged in order to make the dials more visible. Vintage WW2 Regulator Heritage has three hands on the dial – one for hours, one for minutes and one for seconds.

The dial’s readability is ensured by the chromatic contrast between the dial, which features a charcoal black color and the other elements which have the color of sand. This was Bell & Ross’ solution to the need of enhanced visibility so that a pilot and navigator can read the time in a split second only by taking a glance at his wrist and without distracting its attention too much from the task at hand.

Vintage WW2 Regulator Heritage features a stainless steel case with an amazing gray-colored PVD finish that enhances the intended vintage look of this time measuring device. The strap goes in the same direction, besides having a comfortable fastening mechanism. For the same comfort enhancing reasons, the big crown is placed in a 9 o’clock position, and not in the traditional 3 o’clock one that we would usually see with most luxury watches.

Bell & Ross has come up with an exquisite watch featuring an interesting vintage look and a military style design, but equipped with modern technology and and automatic movement manufactured by Dubois-Dépraz. Vintage WW2 Regulator Heritage also come with a water resistant case that can go to up to 50 meters depth. A nice watch bringing together the present and the past, Vintage WW2 Regulator Heritage is a great and highly successful product Bell & Ross created and brought on the market in 2012.

December 8, 2014
Fake GMT Master

I recently bought this watch for my husband as he is a fan of Rolex watches and always wanted one. I wanted to give him this for his birthday and surprise him with a nice looking watch. Obviously the price tag on an original Rolex watch kept him from doing so and I decided to buy one for him and chose replica watch, the Rolex GMT-Master which is one of his favorites.

The customer service on this replica watches website was so and so, I wasn’t particularly impressed with their promptitude as they didn’t deliver everything in the time they said they would. Another issue with the service was the fact that I found that the person answering the calls and emails wasn’t very polite and sometimes even rushed me, however I told them how to properly package the watch so that it would be packed as a present.

My husband is stationed at a military base and the address on my credit card was obviously not the same as the one I wanted the watch to be delivered as he currently doesn’t live with me. It took a very long time for the staff to understand these particularities of my order and they sent me two emails where the address stated was the same on my credit card although I told them numerous times on the phone and through emails that I wanted the watch to be delivered as a present to my husband’s address. This was a very long process which ended up with my present arriving one week after my husband’s birthday, which really upset me.

However, even if this part of the service was bad my husband told me that the present came wrapped really nice with a cute birthday card and I really appreciated that. I haven’t seen the watch live, I’ve only seen it in pictures from my husband and on webcam, but as much as I saw, I can say that it was pretty similar to the original watch and that added to the overall satisfaction. The watch also doesn’t look like a replica and seems nicely crafted. Also, the most important part of this ordeal was the fact that my husband really liked the watch and received a lot of compliments while wearing it, so as long as the watch satisfies him, I am happy with this experience.

November 6, 2014
Vacheron Constantin Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar

Launched in 2012, Vacheron Constantin’s Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar is a star product of the company’s sportswear line. Featuring an exquisite case made entirely of 18 karat pink gold, this watch model represents the ultimate elegance combined with high technical features. The combination of watch lovers’ two most coveted complications – the chronograph and the perpetual calendar – comes only to confirm that Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar embodies the best of the watch making tradition at Vacheron Constantin.

Are you planning to enter a sports competition in the near future? With Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar, you can just push the side button and you can easily measure your own performance and read your time in a glance. No more guessing and no more speculations: you will know your speed and the time elapsed since you passed the starting like and you only need a push. With Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar, time reading is a hand’s move away.

Besides being an impeccable time measuring tool for all those who want to be ahead of time, the Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar features a very elegant design that does no more than emphasizing the piece’s technical performance. Featuring a high quality a mechanical self-winding movement, this elegant watch helps any participant in a competition read the time that has passed, but it also adorns the writs of any man who decided to wear this time measuring piece of jewelry, whose bezel is dotted by Roman numerical figures to indicate the hours. Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar is one of Vacheron Constantin’s star products that will charm any man with an exquisite taste.

The combination of colors featuring this watch – the pink of the case and the sandy shade of the dials – provides Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar with a neat and elegant look. Moreover, the hands and hour indicators have white luminescent accents that makes them more visible in the dark. This interesting watch model represents only one of the proofs that Vacheron Constantin is capable of high quality and top notch design, all in one single product.

For your complete comfort, Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar comes with a soft and high quality leather strap that goes very well with its pink gold profile and enhances its modern and trendy look. A piece of decorative jewelry as well as a professional time measuring tool, Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar is the perfect choice any man can make for himself, but it is also suitable as a present for any special man in love with luxury watches, with an eye for modern design and for whom establishing new records is the ultimate goal in life.

October 27, 2014
Hublot Classic Fusion Shawn Carter

Also known as Jay Z, Shawn Carter is a trendy contemporary musical and one of the figures featuring the entertainment landscape of our times, having released 12 rap albums throughout his career. With a passion for rap, but also for fashion ever since his childhood, he began writing his own songs and producing them back in the 1990s. In 1991, he made a duet with Foxy Brown and in 1992, he created his own clothing line, Rocawear, which became almost instantly successful. Still passionate about rap, Jay Z decided to start his own label Rock-A-Fella, and released an album which earned him an immediate success. His sound financial investments made him the wealthiest rapper in the world. In 2009, Jay Z won the MTV Music Award for best hip-hop artist of the year and in 2013, he produced the soundtrack of Baz Lurhmann’s “The Great Gatsby”.

This is the society icon Hublot decided to dedicate one of its recent watch models, after the famous rapper already included the brand’s products in one of his songs back in 2011. After his song “Otis” praised the quality and design of Hublot watches, the time pieces manufacturer comes to pay a tribute to one of the contemporary society’s most iconic personalities.

Hublot Classic Fusion Shawn Carter was launched last year, in autumn in a limited edition known among this industry’s experts and fans as Shawn Carter by Hublot. Hublot Classic Fusion Shawn Carter has two versions, one in black ceramic and one in 18 karat yellow gold. Using the model of the already known Classic Fusion collection of the brand, Hublot Classic Fusion Shawn Carter brings new air into this luxury brand’s products with a modern and elegant Hublot HUB1300 manually wound movement that features a power reserve that can keep the watch functioning up to 90 hours.

Despite having amazing technical features, Hublot Classic Fusion Shawn Carter has a slim design. Without being too bulky, it looks rather bold on the wearer’s wrist and does not run the risk of going unnoticed. The dial features the regular three handles with a seconds dial. The perfect fit for a trendy man, Hublot Classic Fusion Shawn Carter is a fashion accessory as much as a time piece. While its HUB1300 movement ensures this time measuring device’s precision, the neat design makes it modern and adapted to our world. As it is a tribute to a rap singer, it had to be created in such a way that it is timely adequate and fashion suitable with nowadays times. A piece that will remain a classic, Hublot Classic Fusion Shawn Carter was issued in 250 items only.

October 2, 2014
Bell & Ross Marine Chronograph

While Bell & Ross as a brand is not necessarily one of the industry’s top stars, their product Marine Chronograph is a cool and trendy time piece that has seduced watch lovers ever since it was launched on the market. If until now, Bell & Ross found inspiration in the world of aviation, with Marine Chronograph the French watch producer focuses on the sea releasing a diver watch that shines on any wrist.

If previous diving watched within the Bell & Ross collection like the Hydromax were using quartz and oil and looked more like a professional tool, Marine Chronograph comes with a classy luxurious look as well as with improved water resistance and precision features. Marine Chronograph can hold to up to 500 meters under water.

A golden case encloses the round dial which reminds of aviation inspired timepieces. Marine Chronograph is equipped with an internal rotating bezel and an automatic helium release valve. This exquisite and good looking watch features three hands rotating on the black dial, this design totally qualifying it for the chronograph name.

The case is rather bulky and made of stainless steel. On first sight this might seem unappealing, but this goes hand in hand with the function of a diver watch. The Marine Chronograph closes with a rubber strap that integrates in a beautiful way with the watch’s overall design. This 50 mm wide and 49 mm tall watch features a sizeable sapphire crystal in the shape of a dome that provides it with a rather aggressive, yet interesting look.

The desire to make this time piece look as much as possible like a professional diver’s watch, the producers equipped it with a minute hand with an orange outline that goes well with some other elements featuring the dial. You might also appreciate the fact that Bell & Ross Marine Chronograph features vivid colors for the hour and minute hand that make it more visible in case of underwater use.

Marine Chronograph is equipped with an ETA 2894 automatic movement, but the manufacturers brought several modifications to it in order to remove its 12 hour counter. This provides the dial with a neater and more elegant look, giving the time piece a timing capacity of 30 minutes. The date indicator appears on the dial between the 4 and 5 o’clock positions. Although it might seem that the dial features too many elements, it remains pretty functional, neat and elegant.

A watch featuring a nice design, a high level of precision and nice functionalities, Marine Chronograph by Bell & Ross is a good choice for any watch lover with an eye for elegance and high quality pieces.

September 11, 2014
All Cartier Watches

Cartier is a luxury jeweler located in France that is known all around the world for their glamorous pieces. They also make some of the most amazing watches in the world with a style that they can truly call their own. Their long history in providing luxury items for royalties is still carried out today amongst the world’s elite. Cartier has been described as being “Jeweler to Kings, King of Jewelers” and this reputation takes a lot of hard work and innovative designs to be maintained at such a high level. Cartier watches are grouped into seven classic collections that have been developed over a long period of time.

Calibre de Cartier: This collection includes 13 models that can be easily recognized from the round display and classic style. Most watches in this collection come with a leather bracelet that brings out the vintage aspect and the long heritage of the company. The seconds dial is usually shown in the lower part of the display and there is also an automatic changing date, regularly on the left side. This collection offers precise movements and gorgeous designs with perfect lines.

Pasha de Cartier: Such a collection is held at high standards by women because it offers a wide variety of models that can be perfect for every style. The main feature of this collection that makes it instantly recognizable is the round case. It is very common for these watches to have diamonds and precious stones on the bezel and there are many combinations of valuable metals to choose from. The case diameter can also vary from small to large thus offering the most important thing when shopping for luxury watches, variety.

Tank: A great collection that inspires strength due to the right angles and the rectangular shape of the case. The many models that have the honor of being in this collection are all about offering a classic timepiece that will never go out of fashion. Leather is very common for the bracelet and not only does it offer a comfortable grip but it also maintains the vintage style.

Santos the Cartier: A collection where glamour has a name and where the style is known by everyone in the fashion world. These watches are probably the most popular from Cartier and the square case combine with the Roman numerals that are inclined to form a perfect line with the hands no matter where they are, makes for an amazing design. Usually made out of steel with a black leather strap, it is not uncommon for Cartier to offer gold versions with precious stones.

Baignoire: Every Cartier collection has a unique feature that sets it apart from all the rest; this is usually the shape of the case. With the Baignoire collection, the oval case inspires luxury and it is a collection made just for the beautiful gender. Women all around the world want to have such a glamorous timepiece on their hand that will complement their figure and complete their outfit. Gold is the main material used to create such a glamorous collection and it can be found in three colors, yellow, white and pink.

Tonneau: Despite it not being a very big collection, it is one of the classics from Cartier and it represents their heritage. There are two models in this collection and the difference is made by the type of gold used to make the case, pink or white. Both models are for her and the shape of the case is quite interesting as are the stones used to crate the Cartier style.

Aside from these classic collections, Cartier also has many others that have been added over the years as they found new designs and new ways to show their value to the world. An ever-changing world where only the most prestigious and exclusive watchmakers can claim to offer a unique style with every model and with every new customer. The top new collections from Cartier are as follows:

Roadster: This collection was inspired by the racing world of the 60s and the sturdy build as well as the shape of the case is all about bringing that style back. Aside from the lines used to make the case, there is another feature that stands out about this collection and that is the shape of the crown. There are many styles to choose from, both casual and refined, made from steel or from gold.

Ballon bleu: This collection brings a new icon to the existing list with its round case and Cartier lines. The crown is put inside the case in a unique way and even the markers are forced to make room for it as they take a small detour from the perfect circle. With styles for both genders and with materials for all pockets, this collection will surely become one of the classics over time.

Delices de Cartier: Feminine and glamorous, the perfect words to describe such a unique collection. The case has a very interesting shape that shows the passion put into making such timepieces by Cartier that change the way we think about watches. With so many stones and rare materials used to create them, we can start calling them luxury jewelry that can display time. Choosing between white gold and pink gold may be the only problem with this collection.

Captive de Cartier: It is clear that Cartier is a luxury jeweler and that they have taken the glamour of jewelry and put it into their watches. This collection shocks with its beauty, the round dial and the way the bracelet connects to it; add diamonds and rare materials to this design and you have the perfect Cartier recipe for a glamorous watch.

If there is one thing we can say about Cartier watches is that they belong in an art museum for everyone to admire their beauty. Definitely a unique manufacturer that has earned the title of most luxurious watchmaker with its incredible designs and use of familiar shapes, Cartier will always be among the greatest in the world.

August 25, 2014
Breitling Montbrillant

Another classic by Breitling the Montbrillant 01 is an absolutely stunning watch that impresses both through the build quality as well as the amazing detailing on the dial, the mix of classic design and modern functions and the pleasant color palette.

This is the first series-produced model of the Montbriliant collection that has been equipped with the Breitling Caliber 01 automatic chronograph movement. The mix of old and new in this amazing Breitling Montbriliant is also visible when it comes to the silver dial that bares hollowed counters as well as a series of well-defined numerals. The caseback is a beautiful detail that gives the watch much of its character. It is decorated with an embossed medallion that actually depicts the company’s historical Montbrillant Street building that housed the Breitling workshops for more than a century in the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds.

The amazing design of the watch makes it perfect for all occasions, both casual as well as formal. It can look perfect with a suit at a formal occasion like a wedding, a gala or at the opera. It can also look great next to a smart or somewhat casual attire. The watch can also impress at a high-end sporting event like a golf or Formula 1 venue.

This amazing timepiece comes in both steel and red gold with a distinctive number engraved at 9 o’clock to celebrate the limited nature of the model. The watch adorns a silver dial and a Breitling classic in the hundredth of a second dial. The dial also has the stylized “b”, the brands logo until the mid-20^th century.

The watch has a durable sapphire crystal that is glare and scratch proof. It allows amazing visibility in any weather conditions. The steel bracelet is durable and complements the case beautifully offering a strong, masculine look to the watch. The watch also comes with a self-winding mechanical movement that offers a power reserve of minimum 70 hours. The three chronographs are 1/4^th second, 30 minutes and 12 hours.

The Breitling Montbriliant 01 also has 28.800 vibrations per hour and 47 jewels. The back of the watch is screwed in offering extra durability. It can resist a water pressure of 3 bars making it suitable for just about any sea related adventure, perhaps with the exception of deep sea diving. The bezel is bidirectional and allows for the brands classic slide rule while the watch also comes with a non-screw-locked crown and two gaskets.

With a diameter of 40 mm an interior width of 20/18 mm, a thickness of 13.50 mm and a weight of 69.35 grams the watch is moderately proportioned, assuring that it doesn’t stand out through bulky size but through quality and amazing design.

August 10, 2014
Cartier Santos 100

Cartier has been around since the 19^th century, creating jewelry watches that were worn by those who wanted something extra special. This particular watch was created by Louis Cartier for his friend, the aviator Alberto Santos Dumont. The watch was created in 1904 and was especially made so that the aviator was able to check the time during his flight. The dial was rounded and had exposed screws which were the elements that made this timepiece one of the most iconic in watchmaking history. The fact that the Brazilian Aviator considered pocket watches as unsuitable for flying led to the creation of the first wristwatch in history. He complained to his friend about the fact that he was unable to check the pocket watch in a timely manner during his flight. Soon the watch became a hit and was even manufactured in ladies sizes with the main material being either solid steel or gold.

Nowadays a variety of straps and various colors are available for those who want to wear the watch that made history. The timepiece has been modernized and changed in the course of a hundred years but the main elements remain the same: the watch shines through its simplicity and elegance. A Cartier Santos 100, could never be properly replicated and is now one of the most popular wristwatches in the world. The newest modern Cartier Santos 100 features a steel case with a steel octagonal crown that has been set with a faceted synthetic spinel. The watch is an incredible addition to a suit or any other formal attire and it’s a great accessory for business men and women no matter what their overall style is. It features a sapphire crystal with silvered opaline dial and Roman numerals for a traditional touch. The sword-shaped oxidized steel hands are luminescent and go really well with the rest of the elements. The watch comes with a beautiful and comfortable alligator skin strap with a steel double adjustable deployment buckle that is very specific to this model. The movement is mechanical with a self-winding Cartier caliber 049 that comes with water resistance up to 300 feet. This means that those who want to wear the Cartier Santos 100 all the time should be careful when diving and make sure that they protect it from too deep waters.

The case dimensions are 51.1 mm with 41.3 and 10.34 thickness making this watch a pretty robust one perfect for those who want something elegant but more striking.

July 21, 2014
Bell & Ross Las Vegas

This charming Bell&Ross is a very thematic watch that will certainly appeal to those who love gambling and the related atmosphere. It is a stunning watch that impresses through the quality of the materials and the interesting way it tells time.

The watch itself is rather simple in design with the exception of the dial. The strong square shape of the case and the alligator leather strap give it a strong presence and enough class to be worn in just about any circumstance. The gold tint of its case also gives it a classic, luxurious look while the small details on the rest of the case make it charming accessory for both casual and elegant events.

The most impressive factor of this watch if the way it tells time. The dial of the watch is built to perfectly mimic a roulette wheel. It does not contain any numerals or classic watch elements. The way the watch shows time is by three distinct discs. The outer ring tells hours and can be read by following the zero marking on the roulette. The middle ring is used to tell minutes and can be read by following the small white ball while seconds can be read by following the smallest inner ring.

The concept may need some adjustment, however, the watch’s stylish shape and charming theme will make it worthwhile for those that truly have a passion for gambling, casinos and everything associated. The watch also has a self-winding mechanical movement that helps power its disk display system. It does not have any other functions like date or tachymeter and only shows seconds, minutes and hours.

The case of this watch is 46 mm in diameter, making the whole watch a very large one. It can work on any type of wrist but will definitely look great on a large wrist. The case is also adorned with PVD steel for increased durability and an 18k pink gold bezel. The watch’s durability is also increased by the high quality sapphire crystal. It is both scratch proof as well as glare proof and provides clear visibility in all types of weather.

This beautiful and unique BEll&Ross timepiece is also water resistant for up to 100 meters. However, it is recommended to leave it behind before engaging in any deep sea diving, snorkeling or extreme water sports as it may suffer over time. Wearing it while taking a shower, washing your hands or in the rain is fine and shouldn’t bring any form of damage to the watch.

The unique shape, interesting, casino themed aspect and precision of this Bell&Ross will certainly make it a classic, one that will appreciate in value over time and that could give its owner a nice return on his initial investment.

July 11, 2014