zelin0802 / August 2, 2022

Richard Mille RM 27-04 Tourbillon

Resist the urge to draw parallel lines between Mssr. Miller’s business model and the plot of the Emperor’s New Clothes, let’s take a look at this watch that sells for the equivalent of eating at the world’s most expensive restaurant with 459 of your closest friends. . .

The highlight here is the big-name player – Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal. A decade ago, Miller struck a sponsorship deal with Lafite. The exact terms of the deal are unclear, but the Swiss watchmaker is sure to pick a winner. Make it a winner. Wikipedia:

Nadal has won 19 Grand Slam singles titles, the second-most titles by a male player in history, as well as 35 ATP Tour Masters 1000 titles, 21 ATP Tour 500 titles and the 2008 Olympic singles gold medal and 2016 Olympic singles gold medal. Olympic singles gold medal. Doubles.

In the majors, Nadal has won a record twelve French Open titles, four US Open titles, two Wimbledon titles and one Australian Open title, and has won at least one each year for ten consecutive years (2005-2014). Grand Slam champion. Nadal has won a total of 85 career titles, including the most outdoor titles in the Open Era (83) and a record 59 clay-court titles.

To upgrade the Nadal watch racket, Mille’s men mastered the art of turning a watch into a tennis racket.

The Richard Mille RM 27-04 ditched the PC-less but more nostalgic option of using a catgut, relying on 0.27mm steel cables to hold the movement in place. The tourbillon-driven motor is attached to the cable via five gold-colored titanium hooks. Hand weaving net machine can withstand shocks exceeding 12,000 Gs.

Like all his watches, the RM 27-04 has more sleeves than Transformers, including a TitaCarb® case (high tensile strength), a fast-turning barrel (ideal power reserve/performance and regularity ratio), Tourbillon dampers (to damp tourbillon vibrations), nitrile rubber O-rings (to stop the shuttle from exploding) and barrel pawls with progressive recoil (to lure the wealthy Bernie brothers).

Legibility isn’t a big factor, those fire-engine red Wankel engine rotors compete with similarly-colored hands and tiny triangular indexes for attention.

It’s ok. Mille used his bones to create watches, to Patek Philippe what Formula 1 was to the Auburn Boattail Speedster.

That said, an F1 car needs all of these technologies to go faster. Mille’s club’s sandwich-thick tech farragos end up doing better than a quartz Seiko — let alone a Citizen Satellite Wave GPS or Apple Watch.

The Richard Mille RM 27-04 is different from this cheesy wholesale watch fare. Like Patek Philippe, Mille stakes its demands on customers’ cash on itself with its sophistication, build quality, and exclusivity above all other factors.

The real question about RM 27-04: Mssr. Is it ok? Miller sells fifty? Should he?…

zelin0802 / August 1, 2022

Top 5 Subdials Watches For Men To Consider

Sometimes one of the most challenging things about collecting a watch is finding a watch that fits your wrist. While some people have big wrists that can handle watches of all sizes, the same cannot be said for everyone. Of course, not all of us have wrists like Arnold Schwarzenegger’s or Sylvester Stallone’s, who can easily strap on any Panerai of their choice and call it a day. So some of us need to be more careful about the watches we pick and how big their cases and dials are. So we wanted to explore 5 of the best watches men can choose from that are on the small side while offering everything a luxury watch should.

rolex explorer 36mm
To start our list is probably one of the most iconic field watches on the market, the Rolex Explorer. Originally a watch made for traversing mountains, the Explorer was built with a 36mm case from the start, based on its legibility requirements as a sports watch. In the early 1950s it was quite large at 36mm in diameter, but it didn’t get bigger until the 39mm ref. The 214670 was introduced in 2010 and was subsequently discontinued and replaced by the Explorer ref in 2021. 124670, which reintroduces the 36mm case to the Explorer family. Explorer ref. The 124670 is undoubtedly one of the best men’s subdials watches, and its integrity as a true luxury sports watch is impeccable.

Rolex Datejust 36mm
Another iconic timepiece for men to consider if they don’t want to wear a big watch is the Rolex Datejust in its original 36mm configuration. Originally introduced as a 36mm timepiece in 1945, it was also quite large at the time, so it remained unchanged until 2009. While the larger 41mm variant was introduced in 2009 as the Datejust II, the 36mm variant has never been discontinued and is therefore the most iconic and time-honored silhouette in watchmaking. Perfectly balanced after decades of production, the 36mm Rolex Datejust is one of the best watches on the market if they want a watch that is both iconic and equipped with the best Rolex has to offer Men, they can consider. Sporty when you need it, always classy and suitable for any occasion, the log can go anywhere and do anything.

Rolex Day-Date 36mm
Much like the Rolex Datejust 36mm, the Rolex Day-Date is another timepiece that entered production as a 36mm model and has been relatively unchanged since then. While 40mm and 41mm variants have come and gone, the 36mm variant is the most classic, traditional and steadfast, produced from Day-Date’s first reference, ref. 6510. Perfectly sized as the Datejust, the Day-Date is Rolex’s flagship timepiece, taking the Datejust’s classic aesthetic to make it more formal and unique. The Explorer takes the Datejust’s design and makes it sportier, while the Day-Date does the opposite, creating a watch fit for presidents, royalty and diplomats.

Tudor Black Bay 36mm
Leaving Rolex but staying in the family, we have one of the most popular timepieces on the market today, the Tudor Black Bay. Launched in 2012, Black Bay marked the re-emergence of Tudor in the diving watch world. Built to last, the Black Bay is a rugged and functional diver’s watch that blends stainless steel construction with a refined aesthetic in perfect harmony, flying under the radar or paired with a strap for a unique look Temperament and personality. Available in a variety of sizes, the 36mm model is an excellent choice for anyone looking to get away from the bulky timepieces we’ve seen time and time again.

Cartier Tank
From the Rolex Group, we explore Cartier, the famous French jeweler and watchmaker. While almost all of Cartier’s timepieces prefer smaller dial and case designs than most other watchmakers, almost all of them can be The Cartier Tank is the perfect watch for anyone who wants to wear a smaller dial. Available in a variety of sizes from less than 22mm wide to over 31mm wide, the tanks have everything. Iconic due to its unique rectangular profile, rich history and stunning looks, Tank could be perfect for the gentleman who wants a luxury watch that looks great in a smaller configuration timepiece. Thanks to its rectangular profile, the Tank looks incredible as a smaller watch and can easily be worn no matter the size of its owner’s wrist.

zelin0802 / July 25, 2022

Greubel Forsey GMT Sport Titanium

Back in 2015, the GMT Black paved the way for the GMT Sport. Building on this, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey invented and launched a lightweight and ultra-strong profiled titanium case with an oval bezel and integrated lugs , to showcase the new movement. The new case looks perfectly round from above, while showing off the prominent arches and ovals from other angles. Thanks to the unique functional form, the integrated lugs and strap fit perfectly on any wrist. Greubel Forsey values ​​are engraved on the outer ring of the satin bezel in relief. Arched bridges and sloping gear trains showcase the new movement architecture.

The focus of the sporty GMT Sport is legibility and efficiency. Hours and minutes are indicated by concentric skeletonized hands whose curvilinear contours follow the curvature of the case and movement. The gear train is mounted on a suspended arched central bridge with black treated openings, following the curve of the bridge, overlooking the globe to drive the hour and minute hands. The triangular tips of the arrow-shaped hands and the markers on the minute ring are coated with a luminous coating. The subdial between 10 and 11 o’clock combines the small seconds on a large rotating disc and a second time zone display with hands. The 72-hour power reserve (guaranteed by two coaxial barrels in series) is shown on a sector at 3 o’clock, with its skeletonized hands and a highlighted red triangle. The power-reserve differential under the arched bridges is subtly engraved with Greubel Forsey values.

The 24-second tourbillon is located at 1 o’clock, and its unique and highly polished tourbillon bridge has a black-finish opening. Already the third fundamental invention of Greubel Forsey in the field of tourbillons (after the 30° double and quadruple tourbillons), its cage is inclined at 25° and can complete a full revolution in 24 hours. The higher speed combined with the innovative frame inclination significantly improves the timekeeping performance of the single tourbillon system.

Back in 2011, Greubel Forsey fake introduced the remarkable GMT mechanism. In this dual-patented mechanism, the second time zone display between 10 and 11 o’clock on the secondary dial combines with the universal time display to visually read the current time anywhere in the world. The spectacular sight of the Earth Rotating Globe completes each full counterclockwise rotation in 24 hours. It is surrounded by a sapphire crystal ring with a 24-hour index. Thus, the wearer can read local time at all longitudes, including day/night indicators. On the back side of the GMT Sport, the outer and central rings form the sapphire city disc, providing UTC Universal Time and Daylight Saving Time for 24 cities in the main time zones. The disc distinguishes between time zones where daylight saving time is applied and time zones where daylight saving time is not applied. The GMT functions are controlled by two buttons located on the left side of the case.

The new GMT Sport is available as a limited edition with a black or blue rubber strap. A titanium folding clasp enhances the comfort and ergonomics of this exceptional Greubel Forsey replica watches online.

zelin0802 / July 22, 2022

Grand Seiko Eleance Collection Brings New Slim Case and New GS Movement

Big news from Japan today: the new Grand Seiko Elegance collection brings a new ultra-thin case, some very special dials, and most importantly, the new Grand Seiko Calibre 9S63 hand-wound mechanical movement. (However, Grand Seiko’s recent pricing anomaly appears to persist.) More on all of this below.

It’s really been a breath of fresh air to see Grand Seiko’s new collection – apparently, they couldn’t keep up their excitement ahead of BaselWorld either. Currently, the Grand Seiko Elegance collection includes four models: two in 18-karat rose gold (ref. SBGK002; red. SBGK004), one in 18-karat gold (ref. SBGK006) and one in stainless steel (ref. SBGK006). SBGK005 — Yay! ).

Eight years after the last hand-wound mechanical movement at Grand Seiko, all four Elegance Collection watches feature the same new 9S63 calibre, running at 4 Hz and offering a 72-hour power reserve. This appears to be the new baseline feature for all previous-generation movements introduced recently, which is a good thing. On the dial side, the movement displays the central hours and minutes, the seconds hand at 9 o’clock and the power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock. Gone are the offset power reserves we see on Spring Drive Grand Seikos, like my beloved SBGC001 Spring Drive Chronograph, review it here.

Grand Seiko says the 9S63’s accuracy is between -3 and +5 seconds per day, and if there’s anything to be commended about all the major Japanese brands, it’s their honest and down-to-earth accuracy claims – unlike the Swiss (or even A more optimistic statement often heard by some German) manufacturers. Although Grand Seiko sometimes tends to distinguish between gold and steel models of movement, in this case (pun intended) all four models will feature the Grand Seiko 9S63 movement with hot blue screws – apparently, this is Grand Seiko’s first. Very cute, if you ask me.

If tempered screws are sweet, the dials are stunning: both 18ct rose gold versions (references SBGK002 and SBGK004) feature Urushi dials. These traditional Japanese lacquered dials are produced in the Shizukuishi Watch Studio, where all mechanical watches are made, using sap from trees that grow around the small town north of the studio. The translucent brown and dark black Urushi dial complements the taka-maki-e tiered markers and “GS” lettering. Maki-e literally means “sprinkled picture”, while taka-maki-e is a “raised” or layered variant.

This technique was developed during the Muromachi period (1336-1573) and meant that the desired pattern was made of countless layers of material built on the base lacquered dial. For the Grand Seiko Elegance Collection Urushi dial, multiple layers of pure gold or platinum powder are sprinkled on the dial one layer at a time (guess what?) this is a “time consuming process”. It reminds me of the PVD-coated platinum numerals in the ceramic bezels of select Rolex watches – while Rolex’s solution is cutting-edge high-tech, Grand Seiko’s approach is heart-warmingly traditional.

The hands – if you’ve never had a chance to hold a Grand Seiko before – eat your warm heart – are beautiful, at least in the official pictures, and look beautiful with every dial variation. As cool as the Urushi dial might be, I’m still curiously drawn to the 18ct yellow gold version and the plain Jane white dial – a nod to the unmistakable and unmistakable Japanese design of the Elegance Collection, which seems to me, at least to me, in this gold The most prominent of the variants.

In this regard, I’m very grateful for how Grand Seiko has incorporated elements of its much-loved case design into this new 39mm wide and 11.6mm thick “Mechanical Skirt Collection” watch – because yes, this is the Grand Seiko is referring to this new timepiece collection. The sturdy, curved lugs feature wide upper surfaces, but are cut short to keep the case away from the upper and lower edges of the wrist—a must for any decent dress fake watch. The lugs seem to be fairly narrow in width, but I think they pull it off somehow, which is just right quirky and doesn’t look weird or petite. I’d take the risk of eyeing it at 18mm; the GS doesn’t currently offer such a spec, but the lug width does look narrow, and we’ll have to see these in action to better determine how the Elegance Collection will actually fit.

Closed – or open, depending on how you want to look at it – this new Elegance collection of four watches is a stainless steel variant (reference SBGK005) with the exact same case shape and size as the gold version, but with a blue textured dial. Texture GS is called “Mt. Iwate” pattern; the watch studio is located in Morioka city in northeastern Iwate prefecture. Exactly how this crease texture ties into Iwate I’m not sure, but it’s a recurring theme in select Grand Seiko models.

The pricing structure of the Grand Seiko Elegance Collection turned things upside down. As one might expect, the two rose gold variants with Urushi dials will command a premium over the gold versions with regular lacquered dials and no taka-maki-e indexes and GS designation. Fans of Seiko and Grand Seiko may remember the Presage Automatic we covered here, where €2,500 buys you a multi-coloured Urushi dial and a whole watch with case, movement, strap, and more.

To me at least, the gold one in rose gold very incomprehensible – another nail in the coffin of the late Grand Seiko’s sensible pricing strategy. Rose gold may have some premium over gold, but four times the cost of an entire copy watch with a similar dial makes no sense. I’ll admit, other than Grand Seiko’s greedy random price generator software working hard again, I’ve yet to understand how this crazy premium is justified.

zelin0802 / July 18, 2022

Subverting watchmaking norms, this Freak X is dazzling

The Ulysse Nardin Fantasy series is already synonymous with subversion and innovation in the field of watches, and the Freak X watch launched in 2019 is positioned to be young and lower the threshold to allow watch friends to start better. Everyone is welcome. When I introduced the silicon dial style before, I happened to chat with you that there are currently two special dial designs in this series, one is silicon inlay, and the other is black and white camouflage. This black and white camouflage plate, today I will introduce it to you in detail.

Before introducing the watch, let’s talk about how the black and white camouflage of this Freak X in Athens came from? Ulysse Nardin has a deep historical relationship with the sailing world and the navies of many countries. This watch is familiar to all of you. The dazzling camouflage is also known as zebra painting. It was the first ship camouflage adopted by British warships during World War I. Camouflage, with dazzling camouflage patterns to cover up ships, but its purpose is not to “stealth” in the sea, like jungle camouflage, you can’t find it in the woods, making the battleship invisible at sea, it can’t be achieved, Therefore, the zebra camouflage is to make the enemy unable to distinguish, the outline of the hull, the distance, speed and heading of the ship, and the direction of the bow and stern from a long distance. However, although it does reduce the sinking rate of the battleship, this eye-catching design also increases the probability of the battleship being attacked, so we can also understand that the significance of Athens using this coating is to make the watch more eye-catching.

The 43mm case is made of titanium. Athens uses a DLC black coating for it and is decorated with a brushed process. This side of the case has a classic nameplate design, engraved with a separate digital code, and you can see the watch. Limited edition of 30 pieces.

The difference between the Freak X and the Freak whimsy that can be distinguished at a glance is the added crown at 3 o’clock. The water resistance of the entire watch is 50 meters.

The black and white zebra pattern on the dial of the watch, reinterpreted by the design department with geometric beauty, is indeed very modern art. Ulysse Nardin copy also uses three different polishing and decoration techniques to make it, including lacquer decoration, Electroplating and laser engraving for the ultimate dazzling effect.

Freak X’s Carrousel bar movement rotates 1 revolution per hour, which is used as a minute hand indication. The short lower bridge plate is an hour indication, and the entire disk surface will also rotate with time. On the Carrousel mechanism, we can also clearly see the large, ultra-light silicon balance wheel with nickel counterweight and stabilizing micro silicon flakes.

Freak X’s luminous effect is often a link that everyone will ignore. In fact, it does a good job. As you can see from the luminous effect in the picture, it belongs to the sci-fi style of Freak X.

In terms of movement, the watch is equipped with the UN-230 automatic movement produced in Athens, which is based on the UN-118 automatic movement with the addition of the Carrousel module. We will often say that the movement is assembled with the UN-118 movement. And the UN-250 movement of the Freak Vision and Transcend watch, the advantages of these two movements actually refer to the fact that the UN-230 uses diamond silicon crystal technology on the one hand, and a layer of diamond film is plated on the silicon parts, which is better than no plating. The silicon is more resistant to wear, and has better hardness and smoothness. At the same time, it overcomes the problem that silicon is easy to break during processing, and inherits the large silicon ultra-light balance wheel from UN-250. The movement data is 21,600 times per hour, and the full chain dynamic storage can provide 72 hours.

The original luxury copy watches offers a choice of black and white straps, a black hollow rubber-coated leather strap, and a white hollow calfskin strap. We photographed this, but changed it to a black alligator leather strap, which is also very good. Fits the watch.

This Freak X dazzling camouflage watch, I think it is in terms of visual effects, even if you don’t have to cooperate with popular modern artists like other brands, Athens can play with its own understanding of aesthetic design. This kind of expressive modern art effect, so this piece of whimsy freak X has a unique charm and is the best carrier to show the wearer’s unique personality. The metallic properties are laid out here.

zelin0802 / July 12, 2022

Richard Mille RM 50-03 McLaren F1: The world’s lightest minute-seconds tourbillon chronograph

There was only one new timepiece from Richard Mille at the SIHH Watch Salon last week, but it’s pretty awesome. With its RM 50-03 McLaren F1 model – which debuted as the world’s lightest split-seconds chronograph tourbillon watch, weighing less than 40 grams including strap – the brand brings yet another high-tech Material introduced to watchmaking: Graph TPT, also known as graphene.

Graphene was first isolated back in 2004 by Professor Andre Geim from the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester. He and his colleague Professor Konstantin Novoselov were awarded the Nobel Prize for this discovery in 2010 and at the University in 2015. Collaborative research between the Institute, McLaren Applied Technologies and North Thin Ply Technology (NTPT) has resulted in a case machined in a modified form of carbon TPT, the physical properties of which have been enhanced by the introduction of graphene .

Graphene, a nanomaterial six times lighter and 200 times stronger than steel, is currently the focus of work between McLaren Technology Group and McLaren Honda to bring the material to McLaren Grand Prix cars . Richard Mille’s timepieces have long shown motorsport influences in their designs and materials, and he sees graphene’s physical properties as significantly reducing the density of its carbon composite case while increasing its a means of resistance.

Carbon TPT, first introduced to the watch industry by copy Richard Mille in 2013, consists of 600 layers of parallel carbon filaments, each no thicker than 30 microns, impregnated with a supercharged resin and compiled by a CNC machine, where the fibers are inserted between the layers The direction changes by 45°. The composite was then heated to 120 degrees Celsius under 6 bar pressure to cure it. Graphene is added to the resin mixture, and the end result is a material known as Graph TPT, used exclusively in watchmaking by Richard Mille. The Graph TPT case of the RM 50-03 consists of three parts, manipulating the material by creating and programming special ultra-precision cutting tools over a long period of time, with a high degree of durability and extreme lightness, while also exhibiting the same undulating, wooden Grain – like the characteristic stripes on other Richard Mille watches made of carbon TPT.

The movement is also very light – just 7 grams – thanks largely to the use of grade 5 titanium and carbon TPT for the baseplate and bridges, as well as the extreme skeletonisation of these and other components. (Titanium is used extensively in McLaren Racing’s Formula 1 engineering build program to lighten and strengthen chassis and aerodynamic elements, and as a material for transmissions, linkages and valve systems. The sport combines brushed, polished, satin finishes And the soft-polished surfaces are all done by hand. The dial, also made of titanium, requires three hours of angling and polishing.

Carbon fiber TPT is also used for the lateral cage, inspired by the wishbone suspension structure of McLaren-Honda Formula 1 cars, and is attached to the case to support movement without traditional case rings. This unconventional system allows for a perfect fit between the movement and the case and increases resistance: in tests carried out at the Richard Mille workshop, the case movement endured a shock load of 5,000 Gs without incident.

The RM 50-03 McLaren F1 combines the tourbillon escapement with the split-seconds chronograph function in one mechanism, requiring perfect energy transmission. The need to reduce friction prompted Richard Mille’s watchmakers to improve the tooth profiles on the movement’s barrel and gear train, resulting in more balanced torque and optimized output. Torque and 70-hour power reserve are displayed on coloured scales on the front of the watch between 11 o’clock and 1 o’clock.

Other technical and aesthetic touches influenced by McLaren Formula 1 include the skeletonized chronograph pushers, reminiscent of the air intake ducts of McLaren Hondas, and the shape of the crown resembling a racing rim.

After extensive research on the split-seconds clip, Richard Mille developed a new split-seconds mechanism for this watch that reduces the energy consumption of the chronograph by 50% while reducing spindle friction. The six-column wheel that controls each rocker of the split-seconds function is designed to ensure perfectly synchronised movements, clean functional locking and very stable settings.

Graphene and its unique properties are also incorporated into the strap: nanomaterials are added to the rubber strap to increase its elasticity and wear resistance. copy watch for sale

zelin0802 / July 7, 2022

24 hours later: Greubel Forsey’s Tourbillon 24-Second Architecture

Greubel Forsey has achieved many exciting developments. So, today, Watchonista takes a look at the independent watchmaker’s latest creation: the Tourbillon 24-Second Architecture.

Switzerland-based La Chaux-de-Fonds Greubel Forsey has long been a favorite of discerning collectors. Since the appointment of CEO Antonio Calce last year, the brand has undergone significant changes in producing, marketing, pricing and distributing its unique and well-crafted timepieces.

While we can’t say for sure that Greubel Forsey’s latest release of the Tourbillon 24-Second Architecture is the result of this influx of energy, it does help bring a well-deserved spotlight to this dynamic creation.

superstructure
As the name suggests, the Tourbillon 24-Second Architecture is the structure.

Greubel Forsey is famous for its tourbillons, especially those with tilt and multi-axis escapements. And since the creation of the independent brand in 2004 by Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey, the duo have invented and perfected a whole new generation of tourbillons (namely Tourbillon 24 Secondes, Double Tourbillon 30° and Quadruple Tourbillon).

The brand has also explored new horizons in the fields of energy, space and nanotechnology. For example, the Double Balancier Convex, released in March of this year, features two unique inventions: the two balance wheels are separated and tilted 30 degrees, while being connected by only one constant spherical differential, giving the mechanism a constant power distribution. Therefore, the watch guarantees precision and a 72-hour power reserve.

But as far as the tourbillon 24-second architecture is concerned, the brand wants to move completely away from traditional tourbillon engineering. Thus, the brand’s latest asymmetrically arranged movement consists of 354 parts. These include polished titanium bridges on top of the main plate with a matte finish, an anti-gravity escapement tilted by 25°, a fast-turning barrel (in total, the watch vibrates at 21,600 vibrations per hour), and more.

View Room
Of course, when you have such a complex and beautifully assembled watch movement, you (naturally) want to show it off. Therefore, the Tourbillon 24 Secondes Architecture is equipped with a large synthetic sapphire crystal ring that surrounds the entire perimeter of the case.

Greubel Forsey luxury has integrated lateral sapphire crystal windows as early as 2007. But the brand has never featured a visible movement above, below, and at nearly every angle of the case. Additionally, the synthetic sapphire crystal caseback provides another window into the mechanism.

These details give the wearer an unobstructed view of the movement, where they can observe almost 354 individual parts of the movement.

The tourbillon 24-second architecture is also attractive. Thanks to its titanium construction and gorgeous lines, it is very comfortable to wear on the wrist. In addition, the variable geometry bezel and caseback feature raised engraved text for a tactile experience.

While the titanium case looks very rounded when viewed from the dial side, its convex shape becomes apparent from other angles. Convex cases are still relatively uncommon in watch design, but I’ve gotten a little fascinated by them lately. These surfaces add extra visual fluidity to the silhouette. As far as the tourbillon 24-second architecture is concerned, this power is the perfect complement to the dynamic movement of the tourbillon movement.

tell the time
Greubel Forsey calls this mens replica watch the “city on the wrist”, an apt description, as the infrastructure, engineering and decorative elements of the Tourbillon 24-Second Architecture are organically combined to form a whole.

However, despite all the intricacies and craftsmanship involved in making the 24-second tourbillon architecture, at its heart is a watch you can wear every day.

For the sake of precision, the movement of the tourbillon 24-second architecture rests on a spherical skeleton bridge. At the same time, the escapement adopts a fast rotation speed and a 25° inclination to ensure excellent timekeeping performance, especially in a stable position, with a power reserve of more than 90 hours.

To enhance performance, the watch features two easy-to-read steel hands that are large, curved, skeletonized and polished to indicate the hours and minutes.

Additionally, the power reserve indicator is a moving red triangle floating on a conical disc at 3 o’clock.

Finally, it comes with a rubber strap secured by a titanium folding clasp and engraved with the GF logo.

zelin0802 / July 6, 2022

Richard Mille

Nadal’s wings Follow RM 035-03 Automatique Rafael Nadal

While he has worn the RM 027 during tennis matches over the years, Rafael Nadal has also agreed to use the technical refinement of the RM 035 collection that bears his name and launches at the same time. As the fourth generation of the series, the RM 035-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal is equipped with a butterfly rotor, a patented innovation that took three years of research and development. The wearer can adjust the geometry of the rotor and adapt the winding of the movement to his lifestyle and activity (normal or sport mode) without the intervention of the watchmaker. Thanks to the pusher at 7 o’clock, he activates the independent gear train, which is connected to two titanium arms covered with heavy metal weight segments that make up the rotor. “Like a driver adapting his car’s behavior to urban use, or by activating sport mode into the track,” explains Technical Director Salvador Arbona. This watchmaking “speed machine” showcases its skeletonized engine on both sides of a TPT® carbon fiber case and TPT® quartz watch, available in white, blue and grey.

RM 035-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal
Case: TPT® Carbon Fiber and TPT Quartz, Grade 5 Titanium Crown and Screws, Sapphire Case Back, Water Resistant to 50m
Dimensions: 43.15 x 49.95 x 13.15mm
Movement: Skeleton automatic winding (RMAL2 movement, 55-hour power reserve), patented butterfly oscillating weight, titanium bridges and bridges
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, function selector (sport)
Strap: Rubber

zelin0802 / July 5, 2022

Rolex

Rolex latest news

While busy with full production, Rolex cheap is still creating new models and making changes internally

All four Rolex manufacturing plants are running at full speed, from Biel to Geneva and its suburbs. Although they were bulky and well-equipped, they were nowhere near the insatiable demand for watches. This undoubtedly keeps them very busy. But they still have room for novelty and change.

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The most explicit is also the most discrete. According to sources in Geneva, Mr. Bertrand Gross resigned a few days ago. Beginning in 2007, the attorney has been president of most of the board of directors of the group companies that collectively represent what we commonly call Rolex. He has left a deep imprint on the Group’s policies and strategies, most importantly the appointment of Mr. Jean-Frédéric Dufour as CEO in 2015. Cheap watches for Men

His successor is Nicolas Brünschwig, head of the Bongénie Swiss retail chain. He is already a member of the board of directors of the Hans Wilsdorf Foundation, the sole shareholder of Rolex, and the Biel Manufacture. His appointment confirms the fundamental connection between the leaders of the world watch industry and Geneva, its institutions and especially its business elite.

But the news means little to viewing enthusiasts. They’d rather know what they can wear on their wrist. During its first appearance at Watches & Wonders, Rolex introduced a series of high-profile novelties. So we’re not going to expand on the GMT Master II ref 126720 VTNR, whose black and green bezel and left crown have become a big deal. We’d rather mention its twin sister, who wears a Jubilee bracelet. That one was not used for trial during the Geneva demo, but was just displayed in a protected display window around their booth. That’s why we offer two versions side by side.

Another striking piece is also locked in these windows: Rolex is bringing back the day-date type with a stone dial. This is the rebirth of those fantastic gold pieces with presidential bracelets and onyx dials. Only this time, they found another type of onyx, more textured and less uniform in black, called lined onyx. On the wrist, it’s understated glam with subtle shades and depths that create a rare elegance: one that fits only the wearer’s eyes.

Another timepiece with this effect: a new and understated variant of the Yacht Master 42. From a distance, it looks no different from the original model introduced in 2019. On closer inspection, the dial is not black lacquered, but made of falcon eyes. This black mineral has magnificent subtle grey and blue highlights and barely visible veins.

This model is better known and in greater demand, driving buyers crazy. It is easily recognisable as it is one of the few precious pieces to wear an ice blue dial. Platinum Day-Date 40, especially the new ref. 228236, very hot. Its markup is the highest of any speculative watch, which speaks volumes about the appeal of this piece. It has an all-new fluted platinum bezel, and so far the brand has not managed to make something satisfactory. It adds a layer of embellishment to this vivid, bright, shiny, light (albeit heavy) timepiece.

zelin0802 / July 4, 2022

Hublot – Big Bang Unico Essential Grey

Hublot presents Big Bang Unico Essential Grey, limited, exclusively on the Swiss brand’s e-commerce platform.

The new Big Bang Unico Essential Grey puts the emphasis on the design of this iconic model thanks to its perfect monochrome and satin finish.

The 42mm x 14.5mm case, with its satin finish extending to the bezel, hands and dial, is made of titanium, a very light material that makes the watch particularly comfortable to wear.

The skeletonized dial displays the gears, chronograph column wheel and date disc. The 60-minute counter at 3 o’clock complements the skeletonized subdial at 9 o’clock.Hublot replica

The large hands and hour markers are filled with Super-LumiNova luminous material for improved readability in low light or underwater (the watch is water resistant up to 10 bar, approximately 100 meters/330 feet).

Through the transparent sapphire crystal case back secured by six screws, the HUB1280 self-winding movement can be seen beating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) with a power reserve of 72 hours.

The Best cheap watches comes with two straps: one in grey fabric with Velcro fastening and the other in black and grey lined rubber with a satin titanium buckle. Both are easily interchangeable thanks to Hublot’s patented one-touch system.