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.

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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.

zelin0802 / July 1, 2022

Breitling Unveils New Super Ocean Automatic Watch

As a brand, Breitling is arguably best known for its chronographs. However, the renowned Swiss manufacturer also has a long history in producing dive watches, dating back to 1957. The latest addition to the Superocean, Breitling’s collection dedicated to divers, draws from the highly sought-after Breitling Superocean slow-motion diving chronographs produced in the 1960s and 1970s in a variety of sizes, colours and materials aesthetic inspiration. Although the original model was specifically designed for scuba diving,

The new Breitling SuperOcean Automatic collection is available in 36mm, 42mm, 44mm and 46mm case sizes, while material options include stainless steel, two-tone (steel and 18k red gold) and available in 42mm and Breitling representations The 44mm model is highly resistant to corrosion while still being able to develop a unique and subtle sheen. As they are part of the larger Superocean collection, all new models feature rotating chronograph bezels with scratch- and fade-resistant ceramic inserts. The 36mm, 42mm and 44mm models feature a standard unidirectional rotating bezel, while the 46mm version features a bidirectional bezel including a patented locking mechanism. On all new Breitling Superocean automatics,

Available in a number of different colours depending on the watch’s case size, the dial of the new Breitling Superocean Automatic is where the retro slow-motion influence immediately manifests. Like the original model, the dial is surrounded by a high-contrast ring that contains the minute track, while the face of the dial is adorned with chunky square and rectangular hour markers. The original Slow Motion’s distinctive square minute hand also returns, with the seconds hand receiving a coloured circular tip as a subtle nod to the “dot” – a circular window that appears on the original Breitling Slow Motion dial depending on whether the chronograph is running, paused or Stop showing models in different colors. Also, as you would expect from a proper dive watch,

The biggest difference between the vintage Breitling fake slow-motion models and the new Superocean automatic is their function. The original version was a chronograph modified to feature a centrally mounted chronograph hand that measured minutes rather than seconds (hence its “slow-motion” moniker), while the latest addition to the Superocean series is a traditional three-piece. Needle Watches. Regardless of case size or metal choice, all new Breitling Superocean Automatic models are powered by the Calibre 17, a version of the brand’s reliable and ubiquitous ETA 2824-2. Like most movements featuring this famous ETA design, the Breitling Calibre 17 runs at 28,800vph and offers users a fairly standard 38-hour power reserve. With this in mind, while the Breitling Cal. 17 is used to drive the many different models in the brand’s current production range, the version fitted to the new Superocean Automatic watch is the dateless variant, as all new models offer a symmetrical time-only display.

In terms of dial colors and strap options, the new Breitling SuperOcean Automatic is available in a variety of different colors, with a choice of rubber straps or three-link metal bracelets. Both the strap and bracelet options feature a folding clasp with 15mm of fine adjustment, allowing it to slip over the sleeves of hazmat suits and wetsuits. With this in mind, not all options are available for every different case size and material option. For example, dial colors include black, blue, green, turquoise, brown, silver, white and orange. However, you’ll only find an orange dial on the smallest 36mm model, and on the limited edition of the 42mm Superocean Automatic, made in collaboration with professional surfer Kelly Slater, it features A green rubber strap pays homage to the watch that my late father used to wear when he was growing up and learning to surf. Likewise, the bronze model is only available with a rubber strap, while the two-tone model is only produced in 42mm, with the option of a black dial and bezel.

While much of Breitling’s heritage is associated with pilots’ watches and the world of aviation, its Superocean diver’s Online fake watch collection has been around since 1957 and offers a variety of unique designs that Breitling has increasingly sought inspiration in recent years. The new Breitling Superocean Automatic takes the unique aesthetic of the original slow-motion diving chronograph and reimagines it in a practical and versatile form, with enough colors, materials and case sizes to suit everyone’s personal taste and preferences.

zelin0802 / June 22, 2022

Lightweight luxury by Richard Mille

How does a company that was obscure just 20 years ago find itself brushing aside brands worth six or seven figures?

We might see it as one of watchmaking’s quickest success stories at the turn of the millennium. Twenty years ago, a completely unknown name, unusual top replica watch styles, high prices, disruptive marketing and revolutionary materials came together to create a business that made sense in both watchmaking and marketing , which requires a lot of courage.

Moving beyond the media hype to build a lasting watchmaking business can be a challenge for any up-and-coming brand. It’s hard to bring historic names like Czapek, Louis Moinet or Charles Girardier back to life. It’s harder to start from scratch – having to literally justify everything, including your own, without the benefits of past outstanding surnames.

Not for the faint of heart
Richard Mille fake has succeeded in doing this, taking an unusual approach and taking the watchmaking world by storm with unforeseen technology, design and radical spirit. It’s worth recalling that twenty years ago, when a magazine received an ad for Richard Mille, the advertising department would always call the brand to point out the price next to the picture of the watch, which was unthinkable at the time. This is naturally considered a bug. Not like this: it’s just Richard Mille’s way of brazenly declaring that buying a piece from him will cost you at least €100,000. This is how he left his mark.

lighter means stronger
The second fundamental disruption has to do with the weight of the watch. Until the early 2000s, the strength of a watch was proportional to its weight. The heavier and more imposing it is, the more solid and solid it exudes. Richard Mille strives to achieve the exact opposite: minimum weight and maximum strength. It’s a real paradigm shift that overturns an almost instinctive belief by proving that a 60-gram tourbillon is not as simple as a 300-gram tourbillon – it’s actually more powerful.

material competition
The third fundamental disruption is closely related to the first and involves innovative materials. At a time when watchmaking embraced silicon hairsprings wholeheartedly (at the expense of some extremely expensive fundamental research by Patek Philippe, Athens and the Swatch Group), Richard Mille focused primarily on the materials used to make the case: titanium, carbon steel , TPT quartz and graphene. All of these were previously unknown in the industry, or at best rarely used. This opened up a huge marketing opportunity for Richard Mille, as well as an opportunity to set prices that defied all reason. It’s a risky move – but it’s just a ticket for collectors who have only a little reason to consider when they decide to buy from this completely unknown young brand.

Rugged Haute Horlogerie
A fourth fundamental subversion has to do with movement design: specifically, the integration of previously considered highly fragile complications, such as tourbillons, into sports watches designed to withstand any and all shocks, especially any acceleration . Twenty years ago, in an unforgettable moment at his retailer, Richard Mille angrily threw one of his own tourbillons to the ground to prove it could withstand absolutely anything. The retailer in question picked up the watch in disbelief – finding that Miller was right.

very close circle of friends
The fifth and final fundamental disruption has to do with marketing. Richard Mille didn’t just invite athletes to wear his watches; he involved them in the design process. Rafael Nadal has been known to break countless tourbillons before the watchmaker managed to come up with a piece that was nearly indestructible. Pablo Mac Donough is another such athlete. What’s more, these partnerships are not limited to working on the technical aspects of each model: Richard Mille is also notable for the long-standing personal relationship he maintains with each ambassador. While he occasionally seeks out some partners in a more opportunistic way, most of them are indeed part of his close circle of friends – thus explaining why the brand has been particularly active in motorsport, and for decades, Richard Richard Mille has been involved. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the company’s new Paris base is near the headquarters of the French Motorsport Federation.

Today, the brand has become an important part of the haute horlogerie industry. Richard Mille and his lifelong friend and colleague Dominique Guénat own the same stake. One in Paris, the other in Les Breleux; one oversees management and marketing, the other a wizard of sophistication and materials: they are inseparable.

Their descendants seem to be equally inseparable. The two founding partners are now 70, which is the age at which they announced they would start handing over things; in fact, that’s what they’re doing now. Their three children are now leading the brand’s operations, working together in Switzerland and France, just like their parents, with Mille’s backing – and still keeping a close eye – eyes. luxury Richard Mille and Dominique Guénat may be leaving their management positions, but they remain on the board for now.