Newsletter – From Monaco to Shanghai via Geneva Replica Wholesale

The first week of October had more than its fair share of new watch announcements, with the introduction of the colourful H1 Colorblock from HYT, and on a nautical theme, some newcomers from Bell & Ross and two heavyweight Nautilus anniversary pieces by Patek Philippe. The marine theme continues this week with an article by Brice Lechevalier, recently back from the Monaco Yacht Show, where the fair’s official sponsor Ulysse Nardin unveiled a new special edition, as it does every year: the Diver Chronograph Monaco. The article, which also touches on the company’s other news including the GPHG 2016 and SIHH 2017, will be available to read on Tuesday.

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This week on WorldTempus you will also find interviews with the heads of two major watch companies. Before leaving for his holidays, Paul O’Neil was asked by our partner magazine Shanghai Tatler to interview Roger Dubuis CEO Jean-Marc Pontroué. The original interview was published in Chinese in the magazine’s October issue, and you will find extensive extracts on our homepage today. Another interview, another magazine, this time closer geographically, since GMT and WorldTempus share the same offices: GMT’s editor-in-chief discusses the first three years as head of the company with Van Cleef & Arpels CEO Nicolas Bos. You can read it on Wednesday. Staying with GMT, the Great Magazine of Timepieces has announced the launch of its Middle East version this November.

Camille Gendre has been wearing a Corum Bubble watch for the past few days, which hasn’t gone unnoticed around the office. On Friday she will be playing her Joker (that’s the name of this colourful model) and sharing her impressions. As for myself, today I look at my favourite perpetual calendars from IWC’s Top Gun, Ingenieur, Aquatimer and Portugieser collections (LINK). Next Thursday I’ll be back with one of the watches shortlisted for the GPHG 2016, the uncompromising Hublot Big Bang Impact Bang. Finally, we end the week in football stadiums all over the globe in the company of TAG Heuer.

The first major change is that the diameter: The brand new releases all measure 47mm wide and an impressive 18.8mm high. Smartly, however, the lugs are short and curved to enable a close fit to the wrist. Of the 18.8mm of elevation, 8mm of this is down to the sapphire crystal alone. This is seemingly no mean accomplishment: obtaining a flawless finish on a Sapphire component of the depth, curvature, and essential consistency is actual challenge. Corum achieves this unusual impact by beginning with a block of crystal clear and squeezing it into a bubble-like contour, prior to polishing to absolute clarity.To make the most of the feature, the designers of this Corum Bubble watches, decided to match the timepieces with “Op-art” (optical-art) dials. These smart patterns give the feeling of movement, as well as depth and shadow. Although flat, the dials have a level of presence. Both watches utilise Super-LumiNova on the hands. The magnifying sapphire crystal has such an affect on the flat dials they appear to be aggressively domed themselves. With this arresting design leaping out of this watch, it is a lot easier to understand this crazy contraption has so many fans all over the world. The two watches are fitted with rubber straps topped with leather, with a buckle matching their individual case finishes.

Our October competition will make our readers dream of Paris’s hallowed clay courts, as we are offering a magnificent Longines Conquest 1/100th Roland Garros in steel worth CHF 1,500. It could be yours – all you have to do is enter!

In conclusion, the entire WorldTempus team is delighted to welcome Chronométrie Ferdinand Berthoud as a partner. The young company’s first timepiece has already charmed the jury of the GPHG 2016, which pre-selected it for the final round of the competition. Welcome and good luck to Ferdinand Berthoud.

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Christmas gifts – Great value watches: under CHF 5,000 Replica Guide Trusted Dealers

The watch market is structured by price segment. Above the CHF 2,000 threshold you start to see the appearance of watches in exclusive categories and from prestigious brands. Climbing further up towards the CHF 5,000 mark, you are in the biggest, most diverse and most hotly contested price segment of all. Almost all the big names in watchmaking are here, with the exception of the purely high-mech brands.

The choice is accordingly vast, in both men’s and women’s models, and there is a plethora of tempting offers. One of the most interesting options for women is the Classic 28 mm by Chopard. This diminutive quartz watch, with a gold case (including the caseback) and a classically elegant dial (as its name would suggest), is one of the best-value gold watches available, and it doesn’t skimp on the precious metal. Another possibility is the Bulgari Lucea 28 mm, whose steel bracelet is the result of an unprecedented amount of work. Its polished, curved links arranged like overlapping scales, as well as its sunburst dial, make this watch stand out from the crowd.

Chopard Classic 28 mm or rose

The sportier Admiral’s Cup Legend by Corum also exists in a 32 mm diameter for women. Its mother-of-pearl dial features the twelve pennants that are a signature of the Admiral’s Cup line, in an upmarket “sport chic” version with rose gold bezel. Staying with the sporty chic aesthetic, Louis Vuitton’s new Fifty Five in a 36 mm version is an excellent choice. The silver monochrome elegance of this all-steel watch is accentuated by the green touches on its cutout hands. The watch is meticulously executed with numerous refined details, and the added advantage of an automatic movement.

Louis Vuitton Fifty Five 36 mm

Where men’s watches are concerned, automatic is definitely the way to go. At this price point, it’s even possible to get hold of a complication or two, or a manufacture movement, as is the case with Frédérique Constant. The Geneva watchmaker has always endeavoured to provide its in-house calibres at an accessible price. The Classic Manufacture has a refined aesthetic with delicate Roman numerals and a deep black dial. The Ronde Croisière by Cartier also comes with the in-house automatic 1847MC calibre. It represents a significant gesture from the luxury jeweller, particularly in its steel version, which combines a black dial with gold accents. This sporty and affordable watch benefits from all the attention to detail that has helped to cement Cartier’s watchmaking reputation over recent years.

Montre Ronde Croisière de Cartier

First, we have two models of the Corum Admiral Legend 42 Automobile. Right off the bat, you will notice the legendary twelve-sided bezels on these stainless steel bits that step in at 42mm. You have your choice of either a deep white or blue dial, and the sapphire crystal over it is double anti-reflective-treated. Having an total water resistance rating of 50m for the case, we would have hoped for a bit more out of a watch aimed at people who like to be around water.The dial is graced with a vibrant array of nautical flags that bring a wonderful flare to the dining table and mix well into the theme of the eye – and at 3 o’clock, an abysmal date window hidden is in one of the flags. The Rhodium-coated dauphine hands are skeletonized and treated with Super-LumiNova while a small minutes is at work right above 6 o’clock. The back of the case receives a sapphire crystal to show off the movement here too. The Corum Admiral Legend 42 Automobile watches are powered by the CO 395 that supplies a 42-hour power book. The CO 395 is truly a base ETA 2895, and Corum has engraved the rotor on this occasion.The Corum Admiral Legend 42 Chronographs maintain the 42mm sizing, but include one stainless steel model whilst introducing another similar variant equipped with an 18k red gold bezel, crown, and pushers for added class. The stainless steel model offers a rich blue dial whereas the red gold is paired with a simple black backdrop with each showcasing date, time, and chronograph counters. The date window for these versions is not incorporated into the dial in addition to the three-hand versions so that you can’t miss it nestled in between 4 and 5 o’clock. The chronographs drop the water resistance evaluation to 30m and maintain a sapphire crystal case back. The movement shown off is that the CO 984 that beats 4Hz (28,000vph) with a power reserve of 42 hours.

Looking at complications, Montblanc brings its aggressive pricing to the Heritage Chronométrie Dual Time, with two time zones and date and an impeccably understated dial. But at CHF 5,000 and even less, there are already quite a few chronographs to be found. This is the core domain of companies such as Bell & Ross, whose BR126 Aéronavale ticks all the boxes: automatic chronograph, royal blue sunburst dial, universal diameter, meticulous finishing, cool name. IWC has just redefined its pricing targets, and the new Pilot’s Watch Automatic 36 is its best-value proposition. Functional to the point of being utilitarian, readable, even spartan, this small-diameter pilot’s watch is designed to fit small wrists, but wears equally well on a larger frame.

IWC Montre D'aviateur Automatic 36

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Corum – 15th Corum Snow Polo World Cup Kitzbühel 2017 Eta Movement Replica Watches

The curved rectangular case — such as its own grooved winding crown at the bottom, a hallmark characteristic of Corum’s Bridges collection — is made from 5N 18k rose gold and measures 29.5 mm with 42.2 mm. The front and back of the watch, which can be water-resistant to 30 meters, are covered with nonreflective sapphire crystals. The ring is brown alligator leather with a triple-folding grip made of rose gold. And now, it is one of the main collections, so they decided to make a unique piece working with the iconic Bubble design. This is the Corum Watch 1970 Replica Bubble 47 Flying Tourbillon watch, featuring not just a tourbillon but a menacing skull for a dial.The Corum Bubble 47 Flying Tourbillon watch includes a 47mm 18k rose gold case, and further accentuating its size is its large bubble-shaped crown, also made from 18k rose gold. And as a result of the domed sapphire crystal, thickness is a whopping 18.55mm. Clearly, the Corum Bubble 47 Flying Tourbillon is no little watch, and it is likely to draw lots of attention. If wrist presence is exactly what you seek, this watch will send it in spades. Unfortunately, despite the watch’s little dimensions, water resistance is 30 meters, so be skeptical of liquids.

After three days of competition, Team Corum composed of Patrick Maleitzke, Philip Sommer and Lukas Sdrenka won the 15th Corum Snow Polo World Cup Kitzbühel by a superior 12.5-6. Team Corum was accompanied on the winning path by a goal difference of plus 20.5, one of the best results ever achieved in Kitzbühel (10-2 / 7-1 / 12.5-6). Each player received a Corum Bubble Luminova timepiece.

CEO of Corum Davide Traxler said “This is our first time in Kitzbühel and I am proud to associate Corum with this major event which is also a great platform for us as we share an identical target group of customers. It has been three extraordinary days and Corum is not only proud to support this fabulous sport but also this impressive team.”

The 15th Snow Polo World Cup was held in Kitzbühel from Thursday 12th January until Sunday 15th January. And, for the first time, Corum was the main sponsor of the competition. The event is regarded as the world’s largest polo tournament on snow and shines with action-packed equestrian and elegant ambiance. More than 400 guests attended the event each day and the brand welcomed some of its most important international clients to discover three days of adrenaline, speed and elegance.