Monday, December 19, 2011

The ideal Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch has both crocodile and intrecciato metal

I used to associate black and blue with bruises, but going forward I will always think of this stunning Bottega Veneta Knot clutch instead. Leave it to Bottega to know exactly what I adore and design it in a way that has me going gaga. We have discussed their Knot clutch ad nauseum and my two favorite renditions have been their crocodile version and their intrecciato metal version. But now I have both in one place and that feels like Christmas came early.

With the perfect touch of sophistication, the Bottega Veneta Crocodile and Intrecciato Metal Box Clutch integrates textures and colors in a completely fashion-forward combination.


The navy crocodile skin is spotlighted on most of the bag while the corners have the super industrial chic intrecciatio metal design. This gives a pairing that is both unexpected and completely welcomed. I always look for something different, especially when it comes to classic shapes and styles, and this clutch is the definition of just that. If you are looking to kick up your evening wear style, don’t count this clutch out. Priced at $7,cheap designer handbags wholesale,130 through Net-A-Porter.

TechnoMarine Launches the First Color Ceramic Watches_482

TechnoMarine Launches the First Color Ceramic Watches

TechnoMarine Color Ceramics

There isn't a whole lot of information available on the new TechnoMarine ceramic ladies' watches, but here's what I know so far:

Although TechnoMarine is not the first to create a ceramic watch, they are the
first to add color. Apparently, the process of making a ceramic watch is such that
it's very tricky to add color, and therefore all previous ceramic watches have
been white, black or gray. TechnoMarine has seemingly mastered the process, however,
as they now offer some very cool looking new ladies' watches in blue, baby blue,
pink, brown, black, white, and orange.

This isn't ceramic like so many saucers we've all dropped and broken over the
years. These watches are constructed out of industrial strength
ceramic formulated from a combination of two different types of metal powers, extremely
high temperatures, and very high pressure. The result is a substance that is apparently
about as hard as substances get (not counting diamonds), and is used to protect
spacecraft from the massively high temperatures they experience while reentering
the earth's atmosphere. If it's good enough for the Space Shuttle, it's probably
good enough for a chronograph.

Both the case the band of these chronograph watches are ceramic, the crystal is
sapphire (no sense in having an indestructible watch with a wimpy crystal),factory direct purses, the
movement is ETA quartz, and you can either get a ceramic bezel, or one with 125
diamonds imbedded in it. No word on where these watches will be available except "at
selected stores only". Lots of diamonds and a limited supply are certain to
mean high prices, but TechnoMarine's site has a store locator, so if you're dying
to see one of these in person, start calling around.

Additional resources:

TechnoMarine's
site (where you can find the store locator). The
sparse TechnoMarine ceramic product page.

Replica Rolex Warranty and Repairs_9

Replica Rolex Warranty and Repairs

Many customers want to know what typical problems appear in Rolex replica watches. We will discuss all the different types of qualities available on the Internet, as well as common problems. We’ll also give you extremely helpful tips on how to care for the gold on your replica if you purchase an asian-made replica with false gold plating. This will ensure the gold on your replica will last for as long as possible, sometimes years

Common Problems

These problems may or may not appear on your replica rolex watch. No Rolex replicas are created equal,swiss replica rolex watch, because they are mass produced. But through the many years of experience our volunteer team has agreed on the following. Listed are only warranty problems that occur on the replicas. So an incorrect date font is not considered a warranty problem, but water damage is considered a warranty problem.

5 Common Problems with Asian-made Rolex Replicas
1) movement Problems
All Asian-made Rolex replicas are known to always run into some sort of movement problem within a few months. Either the movement stops working, the date does not change properly or the watch does not keep time. There really is no way to avoid any of these problems, because repairs on these Rolex replicas aren’t worth it. They have a wholesale value of $20, and any automatic watch you will receive for that price won’t be good. They have really cheap movements with plastic parts and you get what you pay for.

2) Plated Materials Fading
Since these Rolex replicas are all plated fake gold and stainless steel, it will begin to fade usually within 60 days. The fake gold is shiny, and anything underneath is a silvery color. The stainless steel plating also looks very shiny (almost like chrome) and will show a brown/green base metal underneath. The color of the gold and stainless steel are usually giveaways that it is a fake.

3) Loose parts
Hands, crystals, pins, backs, and crowns have been known to fall off quite easily. These are basically manufacturing defects, but can also result from aggressive use by the consumer. The back of the watches are not screwed on – they are snapped on, so they can fall out easily. The crowns can lose their threading and won’t screw in any more. If you pull it out too hard, it can damage the movement and you can’t set the time or date. Crystals and pins are known to fall off. Remember that even though you are paying $100-$150 for the replica, it is only worth about $20

4) Water Damage
None of the Asian-made automatic Rolex replicas can take any water. If you wash your hands with the watch on, you risk getting water inside. There are several reasons for this problem. Firstly, the lack of a proper gasket on the crown or back of the watch, or a loose component will allow water to seep in. Avoid taking showers with them, and never swim with them.

5) Imperfect Dials
Dust particles and tiny hairs seem to appear on top of the dials. If you look carefully, you’ll be able to spot them on most of the replicas. This is likely caused by dirty manufacturing conditions. Some other things found on the dials include loose or broken hands and hour markers or scratches on the dials themselves. Sometimes the ink markings on the dial are smudged.

Friday, December 2, 2011

The New Rolex Milgauss_327

The New Rolex Milgauss

Rolex Milgauss

Christian already told you about the new Rolex Yacht-Master II and the new
GMT Master II.
The other Rolex announcement at Basel of interest is the new Rolex Milgauss, so named for its ability to resist a magnetic field of 1,rolex replica watch,000 Gauss.

Why should you care?

If you take a mechanical watch into a strong magnetic field, some of
the parts in the movement become magnetized which causes problems;
typically the watch will start to run quite fast and require
demagnetization. The hairspring, made of an alloy called Nivarox,
is particularly susceptible. A watch is normally
considered "antimagnetic" (DIN 8309) if it can ignore 4,replica rolex watch,800 A/m.
This works out to about 60 gauss, or 6% of what the new
Rolex is rated for. Rolex achieved the superior rating of the Milgauss by encasing the movement
in soft iron, which is known as a Faraday cage. They
also introduced a new hairspring material,watches replica, Parachrom-Blu,
which is unaffected by magnetism. Quite an achievement!

The Milgauss model has an interesting history. It was introduced in
1954 for people who worked in environments with strong magnetic fields:
power plants, research labs, etc. As you might
suspect, that's a pretty small market, further crowded by the IWC Ingenieur,
the Patek Philippe Amagnetic, and the Omega Railmaster, all of which had similar magnetic
resistance. The Milgauss was the slowest seller in the Rolex lineup,
and was sold for about 20 years before being removed from their catalog.

The Milgauss comes in the new, slightly larger case size of 40mm,
with the 3131 movement. There are white and black dial versions available,
both with a nifty and surprisingly modern lightning shaped second hand
and 'ROLEXROLEXROLEX' around the face on the chapter ring.
(As Christian noted, for better or worse, the new models
are more heavily branded than their predecessors.)
One difference between the two versions is that the black dial has a
sapphire crystal that is slightly green at an angle, as you can see from the
image gallery on their site. List price on both is rumored to be $5,900.

One word of caution: for the new model, Rolex also lists "medical
imaging" as a target market, but a bit of math reveals this to be disingenuous.
Current MRI systems start at 0.3T and go
up to 5T. Even the smallest of those is 3 times the rating of the Milgauss,
so don't take your new watch into the MRI!

I used to work in a couple of physics labs, so I like seeing
reintroduction like this. Nowadays, the IWC Ingenieur and
Ball Engineer are the only competition for mechanical watches designed to function in
strong magnetic fields. Compared to the competition, the Milgauss adds an elegant face, first-class movement,
the unique second hand, and the green sapphire crystal.
I've never considered a Rolex before,wholesale rolex replica watch, but if I do, it'll be the black-faced Milgauss.

By Paul Hubbard

All Black SpidoLite SA

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Although I have mentioned the Linde Werdelin SpidoLite SA All Black before (click here), I never really published about it, since I don’t want to become too biased. On the other hand, this blog represents my own interest in watches and brands, so why not? Fellow Dutchman Martin Wilmsen’s website (WristWatchPhoto), normally dedicated to Panerai watches, mentioned the SpidoLite SA All Black a few days ago. I was blown away by the pictures he took and he told me I could use them for my own blog if I wanted to. Well, here you go. The full set of pictures can be found at his other web initiative, PaneristiPix.com.

The SpidoLite SA All Black DLC version was introduced on the 15th of October 2009,replica rolex submariner, retailing at 9.800 Euro. This DLC’ed titanium watch is limited to 88 pieces world wide, and is available for pre-order via the Linde Werdelin website or through one of their distributors. Like all SpidoLite SA versions, the movement is a A.Schild caliber 1876 modified by Svend Andersen. The rotor, made from blue gold,rolex daytona replica, is engraved with both the LW and Andersen Geneve logo. Svend Andersen is an independent watch maker, based in Geneva, and respected member of the AHCI (Horological academy of Independent Creators). Actually, Andersen is one of the founding members of the AHCI, an initiative from 1985 for (master) watch makers to demonstrate that watch making is more then meets the eye. Michael Clerizo covered Svend Andersen in his recently released book on watch making, Masters of Contemporary Watchmaking.

The SpidoLite has been designed to fulfil the need of professional mountaineers, to have a light weight wrist watch. Like all other Linde Werdelin time pieces, this one can also be extended with The Rock instrument for mountaineers or skiing fanatics. This All Black version has been coated with DLC (the normal version has a titanium grade 5 watch case) and features blued hands.

I think it is important to stretch that despite its size (dimensions: 46mm (w) by 49mm (l) by 12mm (h)), the Linde Werdelin watches wear very comfortably on the wrist.

Also, if you are Dutch, please visit www.horloge.com for more information on Linde Werdelin. Horloge Platform Nederland recently became Linde Werdelin’s official retailer in The Netherlands.

Photos courtesy of M.Wilmsen.

Review Linde Werdelin Oktopus Moonphase Complicati

Feb
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This news came in yesterday evening, a new Linde Werdelin Oktopus model with a Moonphase Complication. The Oktopus was introduced during BaselWorld 2009 and during my interview with them I was able to fiddle around with it a bit. The bezel with embossed numerals reminded me a bit about my precious Rolex Yacht-Master, and which I therefore really like. This new titanium Oktopus features a solid rose gold bezel, together with the moonphase complication the ultimate luxury diving watch.

If you have a pale skin like me, you know you have to stay away from gold watches. However, a rose gold bezel on a titanium case will suit you fine. It is actually the only possibility for me to wear a gold watch.

Also this time, Morten Linde and Jorn Werdelin got help from Svend Andersen (like he did with the SpidoLite SA models) to work on the complicated automatic movement based on Frederic Piguet caliber 1150. The moon disc is made out of Super Luminova, which will make sure it is visible during every time of the day (or night). Svend Andersen built this moonphase complication based on the date feature of the Piguet movement, allowing to show a countdown to the next full moon. The transparent sapphire case back of the Oktopus reveals the Andersen-modified Piguet movement. The titanium watch is water resistant to 888 meters and includes an automatic helium escape valve located on 9 o’clock in the case.

Normally, Linde Werdelin watches are limited to either 22, 44, 88 or 222 pieces each. However, the LW Oktopus is also a bit different in this aspect. It is limited to 29 pieces, connoting to the days before the next full moon. The Oktopus Moonphase Complication will be available for pre-order in September 2010.

And now,replica watch rolex replica,quality replica watch, for the specifications of this ultimate luxury diving watch:

Size
46mm (w) by 49mm (l) by 14mm (h)
Movement
Automatic mechanical Frederic Piguet movement calibre 1150,
Linde Werdelin & Andersen Geneve personalised oscillator
72 hour power reserve / 28 jewels / 28,rolex submariner replica,800 bpm
Moonphase complication by Svend Andersen with luminous photorealistic moon
phases and moonphase countdown, manually adjustable by second crown position
Case
Titanium gr. 5, microbille finish
Screw on case-back with sapphire crystal
Rose gold unidirectional turning bezel with 10 minute markings & Super Luminova
marker at 12 o?��Ǩ�Ѣclock
3.8mm anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Screw in crown with LW logo
Helium escape valve at 9 o?��Ǩ�Ѣclock
Dial
Black matt dial
Arabic numerals rose gold plated applied indexes with Super LumiNova
Hands
Rose gold plated, diamond cut rhodium plated with applied Super LumiNova
Water Resistance
888m / 2913 ft
Strap
Black alligator strap with titanium ardillon buckle

Louis Moinet Astralis Watch

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New from Louis Moinet is the Astralis - a nice tourbillon based watch that is a bitch to photograph. I swear, it is as though the watch keeps saying to me "I am for private eyes" only. There are going to be only 12 of these in the limited edition so that sort of makes sense? The watch isn't really that dark, but the dial color and cured sapphire crystal say "no no" to the camera lens. You'll just have to see one for yourself to get the real-deal view. What is the watch all about? Well it is Louis Moinet's newest astrological themed high-end watch with a fun variation on a 24 hours dial.

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See that disc at 6 o'clock that sort of looks like a moon phase disc? It revolves around completely once a day (each 24 hours) and has four stones on it. Each is supposed to be from one of four different planets (sort of), all there for you to view each day. This is cool, and I like the "rare material" component of the watch. On the disc are slices of various meteorites found here on earth that came from space. These are really rare, so this isn't common rock on the watch. The stones are labeled "Sun,rolex yachtmaster replica, Moon, Mars, and Mercury." The sun one is a bit misleading. There isn't really rock or a surface like that on the sun. And pieces of the sun don't exactly break off and fly away. This stone is actually part of an asteroid that is said to have formed near the sun called an Itqiy asteroid. The Mercury stone is believed to have come from Mercury, but we aren't sure since we've never actually been there to collect samples. The Moon stone is rare and was found on Earth as well. The rarest of stones might be the piece of Martian rock. Apparently less than 75 Martian meteorites have been collected. It is neat to see all the stones next to each other, and they are on a sparkly aventurine plate. Of course, because each of the slices are unique, no two of them will look the same.

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The watch case is large being 46.5mm wide in 18k rose gold. It has that signature steampunkish Louis Moinet style to it and is made up of 50 pieces according to Louis Moinet. The sapphire crystal is rather domed while another is on the back to view the movement. Louis Moinet says that the Calibre LM27 is based on a vintage manually wound Venus movement. That looks about right. There is a cosmetic plate on the side of the movement that looks like the moon surface - or something like that. That is pretty cool I guess.

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The Calibre LM27 has a series of functions including the time and tourbillon. They call it an "Astral Tourbillon," and from what I can tell that doesn't actually mean anything technical. Like the aventurine plate used for the 24 hour planet disc, there is said to be aventurine under the tourbillon as well to replicate the look of the night sky. The movement also has a 30 minute split seconds column wheel-based chronograph - you know, so they could have those cool plunger-style chronograph pushers. The pusher for the rattrapante hand is in the crown.

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The "Jura Stripes" decor on the dial is always nice looking, and for 2011 Louis Moinet seems to prefer these "dewdrop" tipped hands. They look cool, but as is the case with other Louis Moinet watches,replica rolex watch dealer, there can contrast issues where the hands are tough to see. I do like the applied gold hour markers. Attached to the watch is a alligator with crocodile leather lining strap. Wow,replica watches, both in the same strap! The Louis Moinet Astralis watch will be limited to just 12 pieces.



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Another Box Full Of Speedies

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Markus Tschopp of Watches.de has a very nice case filled with 22 Speedmasters for sale on his website. Watches.de is specialized in high-end,rolex replica watch,rolex gmt replica, vintage and limited edition watches. Their stock on (vintage) Panerai is simply amazing, make sure to take a look.

Back to the watches of this topic, Speedmasters. Although it is not one of the limited cases (50 pieces only) that Omega released in 1997-1998, the price is more attractive (75.000,- Euro / $108,750.= USD) than the original NASA case set that I discussed here last week. 3.571,43 Euro might not sound cheap per Speedmaster Professional ‘patch’ model, but at least you will almost have all of them at once.

Also, I noticed that the price of these ‘Patch’ models are going up as they have been produced in limited numbers and it seems that their owners are keeping on to them.

For detailed information about this set of 21 Speedies you should contact Watches.de, a trusted seller of pre-owned and new watches.

Thanks to Jan for notifying me about this sale.

Size Comparison Linde Werdelin 3-Timer vs Audemar

Feb
18

Since my review on the Linde Werdelin 3-Timer, a number of people asked me how the size of the 3-Timer compares to an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore. Although I answered them that the Linde Werdelin is a bit more flat on the wrist and less ‘in your face’,swiss rolex replica, last weekend I had borrowed an AP ROO Safari for a review and decided to take a side-by-side picture with the Linde Werdelin. As you can see, the dimensions of the Linde Werdelin are comparable to the AP ROO Safari when it comes to width and length, but the height is quite different. The Linde Werdelin is a bit less ‘in your face’ than the Royal Oak Offshore. As Kristian Haagen wrote on my Facebook photo album (where I put this picture as well): “Great pair! They should marry instantly. They will have beautiful children.” I wholeheartedly agree.

Of course,replica rolex watch, you can expect a review of the AP ROO Safari here soon ;-)

Saturday, November 12, 2011

HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 55

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Enjoy an interview with Pierre Halimi Lacharlotte of popular high-end indy watch maker FP Journe. He handles FP Journe's North American business and is a fantastically knowledgeable watch industry savant.

Listen to the HourTime Show watch podcast episode 55 here.



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Friday, November 11, 2011

The Timex Military Classic_78

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Timex-military-classicTimex has a new military model available for sale on their website,wholesale handbags manufacturers, and we love the styling as much as the price. The Timex Military Classic is a quartz driven stainless steel watch that Timex designed to be reminiscent of WWII aviation equipment. Regardless of its roots, this piece has a nice military feel and a price that will please most. For $100,italian leather bags supplier, you get indigo backlighting, 100m water resistance, and a nylon strap.

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By James Stacey

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

The Nike Lance 4 Titanium Cycling Watch_478

The Nike Lance 4 Titanium Cycling Watch

Nike Lance 4

The Nike Lance 4 Titanium Cycling watch is the star of Nike's ACG Oregon outdoor
watch collection. Inspired and partially designed by five-time (consecutive) Tour
de France winner Lance Armstrong, the Nike Lance 4 packs an impressive set
of features into a relatively lightweight and even fairly nice looking (in an outdoor
sports watch kind of way) titanium case.

Before I list all the features of the Nike Lance 4, I want to talk about one feature
in particular: the altimeter. Since cycling — and especially the Tour de France
– is so much about ascents and elevation, naturally the Lance 4 contains an altimeter.
The problem with most altimeters which are built into watches, however, is that
they are barometric altimeters, which means they attempt to measure your altitude
by measuring the atmospheric pressure, and in some cases, the temperature.
That also means natural changes in atmospheric pressure dramatically influence
altitude measurement. Usually the best way to use a barometric altimeter is to
calibrate it before you begin your ascent using a GPS, map, or a nearby sign, then
to measure your ascent as quickly as you can before the atmospheric pressure changes.
Since that obviously won't work for races that span days or weeks and hundreds
or thousands of miles, Nike incorporated their patented Zero Drift technology into
the Lance 4 cycling watch. Zero Drift technology is apparently able to determine
whether a change in atmospheric pressure was caused by changing weather patterns,
or by an actual change in altitude. Very clever, assuming it works.

Features of the Nike Lance 4 Titanium Cycling Watch

Altimeter with Zero Drift Technology. The Lance 4 uses a special algorithm to
attempt to distinguish between barometric pressure changes, and actual altitude
changes. Measure your ascent/decent rate, current altitude,quality replica watch, and the maximum
altitude achieved.
Barometer. (The watch even charts changes in barometric pressure.) Real-time digital compass. Displays your current heading as well as both magnetic
or geographic north (see my review
of the Tissot T-Touch for an explanation
of the difference). The watch even has a level bubble built into the face to help
you keep it level when using the compass. The resolution is 1 degree.
Thermometer. (Can be calibrated to compensate for your body temperature.) Dual layer LCD display so you can view the compass and other information simultaneously. Date display. Solid titanium case. 1000-hour chronograph. Enough for a race that spans over a month. Seven different alarms (for time, altitude,hublot replika, and hydration). The hydration alarm
can be configured based on temperature and race conditions.
Echo-chamber to make the alarms extra loud (since racing outdoors at high speeds
is seldom tranquil).
Dual time zones. Mineral glass crystal. 48 mm in diameter (about 1.9 inches). Cross-cut, textured buttons to make it easier to operate the watch while wearing
gloves.
Polyurethane strap. One-piece, pinless strap construction (for extra durability). Strap keeper to keep the unused portion of the strap from flapping and causing
unnecessary drag.
Stainless steel buckle and caseback. Electroluminescent backlight. Water resistant to 100 meters (10 ATM, 10 BAR,watches u boat, or 330 feet). Lance Armstrong signature engraved in the caseback. Battery hatch on caseback for convenient and quick battery replacement. (I'm
not sure how long the battery is supposed to last, but I'd guess it's a little
on the short side considering all the watch's features, and the fact that battery
replacement is made so easy.)
About $260, give or take.

So support the Lance Armstrong Foundation with a yellow LIVESTRONG
wristband on
your right wrist, and if you're into cycling or other outdoor sports, you might
want to consider supporting Lance Armstrong himself (and Nike, of course) with a
Lance 4 titanium cycling watch on your left.

Additional Resources

Nike Cycling Lance Armstrong Foundation LIVESTRING Wristbands My review
of the Nike HRM Triax Inspire Watch

Monday, November 7, 2011

Look for Less Derek Lam vs Olivia Harris

I love a look for less that shows us similar styles without looking like the idea has been completely imitated. This is what I see when I compare the Derek Lam Nadia Hobo and the Olivia Harris Round Zip Pocket Tote. Both of these bags contain similar qualities. Let’s break it down and see what we have.


The Derek Lam Nadia Hobo caught my eye a couple months ago. Of course I saw the leather version,wholesale designer handbags, but it was the tye-dye python Nadia that truly stole my heart. The hobo shape is nothing new,wholesale discount handbags, but it is the outside additions that makes this design distinctive. Your attention will be caught by the tassel embellishment and the asymmetric front flap pocket. Then we have the Olivia Harris Round Zip Pocket Tote, which features similar outward elements to the Derek Lam Nadia. The zip pocket is shown asymmetrically on the outside of this bag and there is also a hanging logo tag with tassel.

So let’s go over how these two bags are similar and how they are different, shall we? The Derek Lam Hobo offers a more structured and longer shape. The leather is rich and thick, with a shoulder strap that seamlessly flows from the body of the bag. The Olivia Harris Tote shows off a more supple lambskin with shoulder strap ring attachment. The Derek Lam Hobo appears a bit more refined while the Olivia Harris Tote gives us more of a young, fun design. Both bags are gorgeous,rolex 8570f price, both bags give us a similar look, but both bags are entirely different. The prices vary by $850.

Buy the Derek Lam Nadia Hobo for $1,250 at Saks and the Olivia Harris Tote for $399 at Bergdorf Goodman.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

The New Citizen BL5315-50E Eco-Drive Diver_313

The New Citizen BL5315-50E Eco-Drive Diver ,quality watch replica

Citizen BL5315-50E

Citizen is generally less well known than Seiko for their dive watches, however they do offer some very interesting pieces (e.g. a 1,000m mechanical nicknamed "Autozilla"; a 300m Eco-drive called "Eco-zilla"; and a new 200m Eco-Drive known as "Orca", among others). Adding to their innovative diver collection, and challenging what it means for a dive watch to be considered a "diver",rolex 8570f price, Citizen now has a new line of Eco-Drive divers with chronographs and alarms. At the head of the pack is the BL5315-50E.

The Citizen BL5315-50E

At 44mm of stainless steel, it's large but understated. Features include:

Stainless steel case and bracelet Perpetual calendar (nice!) Eco-Drive (4-month power reserve) 1-hour stopwatch 12/24 time and dual time zone support Alarm Water resistant to 200 meters,watches norway, or about 660 feet Mineral crystal Unidirectional ion-plated ratcheting bezel 44mm case, not counting the crown (nice and chunky)

There are several similar versions available with slightly different colors and looks. The BL5314-52E is the most expensive at $475 while the BL5334-04E sits at the lower end at $375.

Citizen really seems to be stepping up their game lately. Lots more to come.

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Need opinions!!!

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Prada Nappa Mordore

If you are a lover of metallic looking fashion designer handbags than the new Prada Nappa Mordore is for you.? The color of this fabulous replica handbag features a deep dark hue that is the prefect match for a metallic shine. ? The leather skin is stitched together to manifest a sleek striped pattern.? The closure mechanism works with a snap lock and the bag contains two interior pockets for that ultimate in fashion conscious convenience.? The signature PRADA logo is emblazoned on the front to let everyone know what kind of modern style conscious fashionista you are.? As far as fake designer purses go,omega watch online, there is something quite special about this model.? It just exudes that certain elegance that can not be matched by other run of the mill replica handbags.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Real Housewives of New York City “I’m not a pregnant type of person.”

Wait, so, I missed something. We got a new housewife, Sonja Morgan (yes, she divorced a descendent of JP Morgan) last night,quality replica watch, and I had no idea that she was coming. At any rate, she’s here and she seems like a total crazyperson, which is exactly what I like to see. She spent half of her intro talking about how important sex is to her, and then we found out that she has an elevator. Not in her building; in her townhouse. Excellent. She will do just fine.

Beyond that, there were various and sundry other sorts of bizarreness all crammed into one episode: LuAnn on a rickshaw, Bethenny laying on the floor of her bathroom after finding out she was pregnant, Simon running around in his underwear in a clothing store. Oh, and there was also the little matter of Ramona’s already-famous runway walk of insanity…

The episode opened with our first introduction to our new housewife. Sonja, as I mentioned, is profitably divorced from a super, super rich Upper East Side heir and she really likes shopping, yoga and banging any dude that slows down long enough for her to jump on. She also dated Max, the same generic sugarmommy-seeking Argentinian dude with which Kelly went on a really awkward on-camera date last season. In short, I totally love her. Did I mention that she has an elevator?

She’s on the show because she’s “friends” (I feel like none of these people are capable of having actual friends) with LuAnn, who tried to remind all of us that she’s still rich enough to be ferried around New York by immigrants by arriving to a Central Park meeting with Jill in a rickshaw. I have this image in my head of LuAnn walking down 5th Avenue, offering random people cash for a piggyback rides, and then being really confused when they’re all offended. And now that I say it, well, I wouldn’t put it past her.

The Central Park meeting was one of those super-contrived Housewives things that sometimes make these shows kind of boring – LuAnn told us all that the psychic was right and that she has a man, Jill told us that…that she’s Jewish? I don’t remember. She carried a rather nice Hermes Kelly Bag, and I do remember that.

The next time that we saw the Housewives (or most of them, anyway), it was Brooklyn Fashion Weekend, and Kelly, Alex and Ramona were going to walk in a real, live fashion show! Jill also showed up, but mostly all she did was complain about everything – the location, the chairs, the clothes. I have news for her: this was an event hosted by a Real Housewife in Brooklyn. What did Jill expect, a Chanel show at the Grand Palais? It was Brooklyn. There were hipsters. She was overdressed. LuAnn didn’t show up because LuAnn doesn’t know where Brooklyn is.

Despite her best efforts (including an argument with Kelly about Twitter – Jill actually is in high school, apparently), Jill wasn’t the biggest story at the show, and neither were Kelly’s big linebacker shoulders in her strapless dress (no snark, I have broad shoulders too, strapless is hard to pull off.) That honor was given to Ramona,wholesale designer handbags, who apparently travels with her own personal supply of pinot grigio, complete with stemware, in her purse. She whipped it out to throw back a few glasses before her big walk, and then she tried to sneak some of her own jewelry onto the runway. I can’t decide if I love or hate Ramona, but she’s incredibly shameless, and I guess you have to sort of respect that.

And then, she took to the runway, and it was…magical. Let’s see, how to even explain it…she managed to bug her eyes so far out that it it looked as though all of her crazy was trying to burst straight out of her face, Alien-baby style. I tried to make that face in front of my mirror a few times last night (yes, that’s what I do to entertain myself while I’m procrastinating on my recaps), and I couldn’t even replicate it. Even after a few small drinks. Ramona has internalized the sort of wild-eyed madness that alcohol alone can’t create, and she so generously allows it to peek its head out from time to time for our entertainment.

While Ramona was propelling herself down a Brooklyn runway by the fire of pure insanity, Bethenny was sitting bare-bottomed on a toilet for our entertainment, taking a pregnancy test. And, well, since she hasn’t hidden herself away for the past 8 months or so, we already know that Bethenny is pregnant. It was hard not to have a bit of sympathetic anxiety watching her frantically dial her boyfriend from the bathroom floor, leaving him histrionic, cryptic messages about the important thing that she has to tell him. Between a sudden pregnancy and her dying father refusing to see her…well, I’d be clutching my dog in the fetal position on the bathroom floor, too.

Thankfully, however,fake watch, Bethenny mostly got a break this episode. The lion’s share of the episode’s public embarrassment belonged to Ramona, who didn’t stop with her crazypants runway appearance. Later, at a party for Jill’s Kodak sponsorship (really, she has a sponsorship with them?), Ramona picked a fight with Jill over Kodak’s financial situation, and then she got self-righteous about Jill’s hasty exit from the fashion show. I think that Jill deserves credit for not cackling so loud at her walk that the entire place turned to look, so we’re going to disqualify that from the argument.

Jill told Ramona that she needed to leave and the stomped off, and then LuAnn and Kelly came to diffuse the situation and Ramona managed to make them both stomp off as well, and then the cheese stood alone, sipping her pinot and plotting her next act of chaos. Because Ramona was already several sheets to the wind, she went back for more while Jill was actually on stage being honored or something, and that turned into a shouting match where Ramona told Kelly that she was brainless and she ran away, obviously afraid that Kelly would sit on her. Or something. I don’t even know anymore.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Look for Less Balenciaga

While the comparison is not spot on, there is still a resemblance between the Balenciaga First Bag and the Rough Roses Riley Bag. The good news is there are also differences; so we don’t have to get into the debate of it copying too closely to Balenciaga and maybe some might like the different leather of the Rough Roses bag.

Let’s take a look at the details of the two, shall we?

Balenciaga is beyond well-established now with their handbag line. Everyone who loves bags, whether they know it or not, has seen a Balenciaga bag in their lifetime. Finding a true Look for Less when it comes to a bag as iconic and stand-out as Balenciaga is tricky, but we think this option works for a few reasons.

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Last week we (my gf and I) returned from my vacation in the United States. Going from GMT-7 to GMT+2 (daylight saving time included) resulted in that I still am a bit off-beat. During my holiday,fashion handbags outlet, the Rolex GMT-Master proved itself to be very useful when making phonecalls to The Netherlands.

Rolex GMT-Master II ref.16710 in the Grand Canyon

Rolex is also the brand that I spotted the most in the US, both in shops and in the wild :) Especially in the watch shops in Las Vegas, they had large collections of them. One of the stores that impressed me the most was the Tourneau store in Ceasars Palace. Besides having enourmeous displays full of Rolex, they also had Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, IWC, Jaeger LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, Cartier, Omega, Tag Heuer and a lot of other brands for sale. The sales lady told me that this was their largest store in the US (I don’t know if Tourneau is also located outside the US). The one thing I didn’t like about Tourneau,rolexwatch, is their ‘Certified Pre-Owned’ collection. Their prices are way too high (2995 USD for a used Breitling Aerospace for example) and these watches do not come in their original box and papers. But, according to one of the sales people, it does come with a nice Tourneau certificate. Ahum, as if that tells me anything. ;)

In San Francisco, the city that I liked best during our trip, I bought a copy of Revolution Magazine. I bought a copy in Singapore earlier this year, and I like it a lot. Too bad it isn’t available in Europe (you can get a subscription for a ridicilous price, 200 USD for 4 copies a year) but that has been solved thanks to Ariel Adams. Thanks mate!

Revolution Magazine has great photos (and not the press kit photos you see in most magazines) and on top of that,rolex 8570f price, really interesting in-depth articles I only know from the German watch magazines. I noticed that photoshoots (of ladies in bikini wearing watches that are just exotic as they are) and articles (diving watches) in my US issue of September have been copy/pasted from the issue I had bought in April in Singapore. Anyway, the other articles and the extra magazine that came with it made it all good again.

Oh well, back to work and back to writing watch related articles again. :) Thanks for the comments and e-mails I received during my holiday. I also noticed that during my stay in the US, the number of members of the ‘a Passion for Watches’ LinkedIn Group went over 560 and the discussion feature is being used quite well. If you are not connected yet, make sure you’ll do :)

Just before I went on vacation, I bought this great Omega Speedmaster Professional from 1969. I will enlighten you with some pictures soon :)

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

MCM North South Leather Hobo

I’m too young to remember when MCM was a big deal the first time around, but I have been assured that it was and I have no reason not to believe it. I’ve seen those bags, though, and I have a hard time imagining them being widely popular, but, you know, the 80s were a weird time.

I’m thankful that their logo bags haven’t returned in the 80s nostalgia wave (a wave that I’m ok with, in general – I just bought another pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarers, after all), but if they keep making bags like the MCM North/South Leather Hobo, I wouldn’t mind at all if the brand became a trend all over again.

Since this bag is completely empty and not hanging on a shoulder,top 10 list of best watch brands, I think that the uber-slouchy, uber-soft leather would look a bit more tailored when worn. If it does, the bag would be nearly perfect for people that like a casual, easy sensibility to their personal style (or really, just about anyone that like wonderful leather in a neutral shade).

The knotting, tassel,buy a watch, and minimal use of hardware are enough to vary the texture and visual appeal of the bag. If tassels aren’t your thing,leather handbags on sale, then it’s removable, but I’d recommend leaving it on – it lends a nice vertical line, not to mention a little bit of motion, to this beautiful, modern bag. There’s not a note of 80s tiredness anywhere near this one. Buy through Saks for $995.

Versace Giselle Lock Hobo

Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve done it,leather handbag manufacturers in spain! I’ve found a Versace bag that doesn’t make my eyes roll or my stomach turn or my brain hurt just from looking at it. It’s simple,u.s. handbag factories! And functional! And kind of attractive! I could wear this bag and not be embarrassed about what it says about my taste level and also, my level of common sense.

But none of those things are what’s best about the Versace Giselle Lock Hobo. No, in fact, the best thing is the price. Shocking, right? Versace will normally charge at least two grand for any old thing, so color me shocked that the price tag for this attractive,buy fake watch here, reasonably functional bag falls so far below that number. Could it be that their accessories designers are finally realizing just how lucrative the handbag market can be if they give us products that are beautiful and fairly priced?

Don’t get me wrong, this is not the bag that’s going to save Versace’s company. It’s not even all that great of a bag, period. But it is a marked departure from the overwrought, over-designed bags that we’ve seen from the bag in the past, and the price point indicates at least a partial recognition that their products have been, well, asking too much for what they are.

But on this one, the price is good and the navy leather works nicely with the gold hardware. There are enough buckles and flaps and extra doo-dads that the Versace aesthetic is still present, but it’s no longer shouting for everyone’s attention. Instead, it’s understated and merely one part of the bag, instead of the design’s whole point. Buy through Nordstrom for $1350.

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Rochas Pigskin Tote

Just the other day, Megs and I were having kind of an odd discussion. I don’t know how we ultimately landed on the topic, but somehow,fake watch, the subject of pig leather came about. We both figured that it existed, since the nickname of “pigskin” for old-fashioned footballs certainly came from their porcine origins (although they were made from a pig’s bladder, not its skin, but that’s a whole ‘nother kettle of fish.) She and I spend exponentially more time than the average purse-lover studying the details of the world’s finest handbags, and neither of us could ever remember coming across a bag made primarily of pigskin.

Mere days later, and I come across the Rochas Pigskin Tote, from the first look at the brand’s Fall/Winter 2010 accessories collection. With a little research,japenese genuine leather purses, I’ve found that Prada appears to have made a travel bag out of pigskin in 2007 and that there are many suppliers overseas offering the leather to manufacturers. Pigskin appears to be durable and at least reasonably attractive – why don’t we see it more often?

That’s a difficult question to answer, since I’m not inside the heads of the people that design high-end handbags and, as you would expect, basically none of them have ever commented on their lack of porcine accessories. That doesn’t mean we can’t recklessly speculate, however, and that’s exactly what I intend to do.

The more I looked,replica rolex submariner, the more I found that workmanlike leather goods were mostly what utilized pigskin – work gloves, men’s boots, things that get dirty and take a beating. Somewhat unexpectedly, I also found that the material was quite popularly advertised as the main ingredient in lots of counterfeit bags.

Based on that information and what we see of the Rochas tote, it may be that pigskin is just a bit too durable and hardy for most luxurious bag designs. I could see it working for bags like this one that are super structured and clean-lined, but I think that pigskin is ideally left for more functional uses. Are Megs and I the only bag fans that have ever wondered about this?

Pricing information is unavailable at this time – the bag will debut in August. Photo via Style.com.

Marc Jacobs takes us on a 70s vacation for Spring 2011

Marc Jacobs is almost inarguably the king of New York Fashion Week, and his Marc Jacobs Collection show is always the most sought-after invitation of them all (at least stateside). This year, the show livestreamed online to thousands of fans while the editors and buyers looked on in Manhattan,watches 4 u, and what a splendid show Marc created to kick off the digital age at his company – if you like a good 70s reference in your spring wardrobe, that is.

Jacobs will also join us in the 21st century by launching online retail at MarcJacobs.com today,watches for you, but you’ll have to wait until next year if you want to scoop up the collection’s fabulously wearable printed dresses and (slightly less fabulous) shiny pantsuits in a palette of plum, pumpkin and raspberry. While you wait patiently, we have photos of the best looks to entice you, after the jump. Oh, and the bags! How could I forget the bags? Jacobs took a refreshing turn back to normalcy this season,watches store, and the richly hued day clutch seems to be his bag of choice for spring.
From his runway to God’s ears, as they say.