new watch is bought and leaves the store

by admin on February 19, 2022

The moment a brand new watch is bought and leaves the store, it technically becomes pre-owned. It may still have
The next question that is often asked by those who are new to watches is: Why buy a vintage watch? Why not buy a brand new model, one that is still shiny and unmarked, with all the latest technology and material developments?
It is a fair question. Even in an industry as steeped in tradition as mechanical watchmaking, the rate of progress is still constant. A piece with the very latest advancements may well retain the coloring on its dial and bezel longer, be more resistant to scratches and scrapes, and keep proper time than one produced 30 or 40 years ago – but that is rather missing the point.
Wearing a vintage replica watch is an expression of the special feature. The fact that not just anyone can go into a store and pick one up gives them an inherent individuality – each, by the very nature of its aging, scratches, and scrapes are somewhat unique. Its discoloration is a symbol of it having lived a life, of it, has its own story – something that a new model lacks. It shows a respect for heritage and an understanding of the artistry that goes into each one, from a time when quality and reliability were paramount.

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Rolex Sky-Dweller watch with Jubilee bracelet

by admin on February 19, 2022

As the brand does every year, 2022 sees Rolex introduce a series of new model line extensions to its popular watches. In the Sky-Dweller collection, we watch lovers get six new models, each paired with Rolex’s Jubilee-style multi-link bracelet. The new 2022 Rolex Sky-Dweller replica watches consist primarily of steel models, as well as a two-tone Rolesor version.
This is a great chance to mention that while the current generation of Rolex Datejust 41 and Sky-Dweller differ in size by 1mm on paper, in my opinion the 42mm wide Sky-Dweller is the larger, thicker watch that is best suited for larger wrist sizes. The price difference between these two models isn’t incredible either, although both are hard to come by from a 2022 perspective. My guess is that the Sky-Dweller will still be harder to obtain today than the Datejust due to it being a lower volume product. 

Inside the Sky-Dweller is a complex Rolex in-house made 9001 automatic movements. With the exception of the chronograph movement inside the Daytona watch, this is the most complex mechanical movement replica Rolex currently produces. The self-winding caliber 9001 features the time, a GMT indicator, and an annual calendar that displays both the date and the month. This 4 Hz running frequency movement provides a power reserve of approximately 3 days and features one of Rolex’s most interesting systems of movement regulation functions, using a bezel Rolex calls the “Ring Command”. I previously reviewed the Rolex Sky-Dweller watch here and here I talk more about the movement and wearing this interesting line of Rolex models.
The Rolex Sky-Dweller may be the brand’s most “watch friendly” offering, but it has always struggled with its own design themes. Early versions of the Sky-Dweller dial were not universally loved, and over time Rolex has made significant improvements to the dial. The problem is that the Sky-Dweller design, in addition to gaining its own personality, incorporates many elements from other fake Rolex models by incorporating Rolex’s more generic design DNA.
The GMT-Master maybe for people who fly airplanes, but the Sky-Dweller is actually for people who fly a lot. The world has changed a lot since Rolex originally introduced the Sky-Dweller line a few years ago, and it took a little longer for the Sky-Dweller to really make its mark on Rolex’s cherished themed pantheon. Until then, I appreciate the niche appeal of the Sky-Dweller and its excellent mechanism. It may be a bigger watch, but there is certainly a market for this.

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Replica Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 116500LN Black Review

by admin on November 24, 2021

After years of popularity for Rolex Daytona chronographs, some of the most popular models have been replaced by enhanced versions with only minor aesthetic differences.
Today, we’re reviewing the copy Rolex Cosmograph Daytona reference number 116500LN Black, which replaces the 116520 Black model, which was the Rolex Daytona’s preferred stainless steel and black dial for many years.
Let’s break down the replica watch‘s features one by one in a detailed review that’s easy to read and navigate.
The most obvious difference between the two models is the addition of the black ceramic “Cerachrom” bezel. This new and improved fixed bezel is highly scratch-resistant, excellently resistant to corrosion, and unaffected by UV fading. Compared to its predecessor in polished stainless steel, the black bezel now gives the impression that it is a larger dial.
A few things about the bezel design have also changed. Namely, the lettering engraved on the tachymeter scale is bolder and more legible and is filled with platinum PVD. Another subtle difference in the bezel is the use of triangles instead of dots under the tachymeter numbers.
The numerals on the tachymeter can now also be rotated around the bezel and are no longer displayed horizontally as they were on previous models. A lot of thought went into the redesign of the bezel, and it has been well received by replica Rolex Daytona fans everywhere.
The 40mm x 12.4mm thick Oyster case is made of Rolex’s corrosion-resistant super alloy 904L steel, which retains its luster better than standard stainless steel. While 904L steel is not necessarily the hardest steel alloy known to man, it does retain its luster better than other materials, making it the perfect material for Rolex. Other manufacturers cannot afford to use this more expensive steel and therefore often produce cases for them. Since Rolex produces all of their components in-house, they have an advantage.
As the world’s first waterproof case, the Oyster case has become almost synonymous with fake Rolex. The patented “Oyster” case has been one of Rolex’s distinguishing marks and has been around since its conception in 1926. A system that fastens and locks the monolithic middle case by means of a screw-down bezel, a screw-down case-back, and a screw-down crown. Using this “Triplock” locking system, Daytona’s cases are as securely water-resistant as a submarine hatch, with a minimum water-resistance rating of 100 meters/300 feet.
While you’ll see this “Oyster” case used on nearly all non-chronograph Rolex Sports models, Daytona added screw-in sleeves to protect the pushers of the stopwatch function.

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Rolex Submariner Sunburst Blue vs Flat Blue Dial

by admin on September 17, 2021

As Rolex will never make the Submariner 11613LB, this two-tone dive watch is only available from the secondary market. The blue pre-owned Submariner 116613 is usually a little more expensive than the black variant, which is identical in every way except for the color of the dial and bezel. This is particularly interesting since both replica watches retailed for the exact same price at the time of production. 
If you want a fancier version of Rolex’s legendary SCUBA dive watch, but don’t want to commit to a solid gold timepiece for everyday wear and use, the Rolex Submariner 116613LB’s Rising Sun Blue dial is a great choice, combining durable stainless steel and bright 18k yellow gold to create a look that is both sturdy and luxurious.
A Rolex staple since the 1980s, each generation of the two-tone Rolesor Submariner has offered an option of black or blue dials and bezel inserts. While the black look is slightly more formal and versatile, the blue version adds a nautical aesthetic, a constant reminder that replica Rolex designed the Submariner for serious water use.
One of the signature features of the Rolex Submariner with its blue dial is its sunburst finish, which consists of subtle lines radiating outward from the center, giving it a certain iridescent quality that changes its color in a prismatic fashion as it catches the incoming light from different angles. So it was a surprising move when Rolex’s Submariner Ref. 116613LB made its debut at Baselworld 2009 with a blue dial that was no longer sunburst but flat – similar to that of the white gold “Smurf” Submariner 116619LB.
The rationale for the adjustment is that the flat blue dial better complements the shade of the blue Cerachrom bezel. While some people appreciate the look of the flat blue dial, most regret the loss of the dynamic sunburst blue option. The sunburst option was missed so much that fake Rolex brought back the sunburst blue dial in 2013 for the reference 116613LB, which will remain in production until the end of the watch’s production run in 2020.
It is worth noting that the flat blue dial has diamond hour markers, while the sunburst blue dial does not. The style and finish of the blue sunburst submarine dial are very similar to the silver or champagne dials often found in several other Rolex non-sports fake watch collections; however, when the dial is mounted inside the watch, its rich blue color and white hour markers are outlined in gold create the illusion of greater depth.

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Test on the Luxury Rolex GMT-Master II

by admin on July 29, 2021

Rolex has upgraded its popular travel watch, the GMT-Master II, in stainless steel with a blue and black “Batman” bezel. We tested one of the first pieces with a Jubilee bracelet and a new movement in this feature.
The blue and black color scheme on the bezel of this fake Rolex GMT-Master II has led its fans to call it “Batman”. The current version comes with a Jubilee bracelet and a new movement, launching in 2019. Its predecessor in the same colors as these appeared in 2013 and was the first Rolex model to feature a two-tone ceramic bezel. This particular color combination did not exist before; the first GMT-Master II in 1954 featured a blue and red 24-hour scale, and later became known as the “Pepsi” because of this color combination.
Today, the GMT-Master II in steel is available in two versions that differ only in the color of the bezel: the Pepsi and the Batman, our test watch. Both feature a new movement and the five-row Jubilee bracelet was once reserved only for the Datejust model. Rolex previously equipped the GMT-Master II Gold and Rolesor (steel and gold) GMT-Master II models with a sportier three-row Oyster bracelet. Replica Rolex designed the Jubilee bracelet for the Datejust in 1945, but as early as 1959, the GMT-Master was also available with a Jubilee bracelet as an option. Like the GMT-Master II’s Oyster bracelet, the inner links are polished and the outer links are brushed.
These colors were originally chosen to more clearly distinguish day and night times in a second-time zone. These and other specifications originated with Pan Am, who requested this model. New jet aircraft made intercontinental flights shorter and more popular, and as the number of flights increased, so did the demand for cheap replica watches with dual time zone capability. The popularity of the GMT-Master came from its pilot’s watch style and colorful, instantly recognizable bezel. Later, there were reserved versions such as the black and red “Coke” model.
The Jubilee bracelet is very comfortable to wear. The small links fit snugly around the wrist and do not pull on the delicate wrist hair. The Oyster bracelet is also comfortable thanks to its curved links. The bracelet and case are still made of non-corrosive 904L stainless steel, which Rolex has recently started calling “Oystersteel”.

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Breitling’s Datora Revival Hits A Symmetrical Sweet Spot

by admin on June 9, 2021

Breitling today unveiled the new Heritage Premier collection, offering fans of vintage chronographs a true all-out effort. If you’ve ever been attracted to vintage calendar fake Rolex watches, you’re not alone. I probably check with vintage experts Saori and Brandon at the HODINKEE store almost weekly to see if there are any mid-century three-tier calendar watches around. Give me a wistful moon phase display at six o’clock and a double line sun/moon aperture below 12 o’clock and I’ll die happy.
Even if you’re someone who generally prefers simplicity and the sublime to claustrophobic dials with narrow scales and crowded totalizers, there’s something to appreciate about full calendars like the one in the original Datora reference and the one brought in today in the new Premier Heritage collection. The most common complaint about date displays is how they interrupt the symmetry of the dial, but on a calendar watch like the Datora, everything is executed in perfect balance, from the applied Arabic numerals to the three subdials packed with information. Honestly, if you fold the dial in half, each side will fit seamlessly on top of the other.
That’s the beauty of great vintage design – it proves to be timeless. On the other hand, movements are where today’s watch companies can demonstrate the benefits of 21st-century engineering. Breitling replica was the first brand to use the new B25 movement and given their role in movement development, they even offer a five-year manufacturer’s warranty on the purchase of a new Datora watch, which is usually reserved for replica watches with the brand’s entirely in-house movements.
Like the rest of the Heritage Premier line, Breitling has introduced a new Datora in 18k red gold and stainless steel, and while the precious metal model with its warm cream dial brings a certain old-world elegance and will have a large following, it is the combination of stainless steel and salmon-colored dial that appeals to me.

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Trendy Jeans You Want to Buy

by admin on April 17, 2021

High-waist jeans are everywhere and have been for a long time. However, this new denim style is essentially the opposite of skinny jeans, replacing skinny jeans with very loose, non-stretch jeans. High-waist wide-leg jeans are often cut to the ankle, a nod to the 1970s, but don’t require platform boots to wear. Short hair allows you to show off the trendy Western Cuban heels.  
This year’s update to a style that has been around a couple of seasons, is the wider leg in selvage denim. Selvage denim is formed using an old-fashioned weaving technique – one performed on a loom, but this has been modernized, this is the way denim was made before we had machines that could be mass-produced.
A nod to ‘slow fashion, the wider leg jean in a selvage style is a middle finger to disposable buying habits. The tougher grain means it’s a hardy style to invest in and stands to exist in your arsenal for longer.
The point here is on the ankle, so style these jeans wholesale with a high-heeled patent boot or a trophy shoe. Keep it neat up top with a short jacket.
Thanks to super-skinny models like Bella Hadid, a denim style that has become as controversial as skinny jeans have caught on. Just as the skinny jean ruled over all other denim styles for years, so has the high-waist. After over-exposure to the 90s and 00s’ pelvis-baring low-slung look, we welcomed the return of the belly-button hugging styles that shot up in rebellion.
They’re not the only ones at it though. Spanish brand Desigual recently partnered with Ecoalf, to produce styles made entirely out of recycled denim. LA-based Re/Done has for a long time had a similar approach, taking vintage Levi’s apart at the seams and repurposing the fabric to create one-of-a-kind jeans that are made all the better by the worn denim.
But now, after years of favoring the high-waist in every jeans style, we can finally confirm the rumor is true. Ultralow jeans are making a comeback. Dew pants, Thongs, low-rise jeans (and cargo pants) are back.

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Popular Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer

by admin on March 19, 2021

When Rolex released its updated Root Beer bezel in 2018, it really reinvigorated collectors’ admiration for this unique timepiece. For starters, we hadn’t seen a Root Beer GMT in over a decade, and while it was never the most popular GMT model among collectors, it was appreciated for its unique aesthetic and the mark it left on the collection. So when replica Rolex reintroduced the Root Beer Bezel in 2018, many were shocked to see its return.
Of course, the new Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer ref. 126711CHNR has been brought into the 21st century with some much-needed updates. The two-tone configuration of gold has been replaced with stainless steel and Everose gold for a warmer and more modern look. In addition, the two-way ceramic bezel is now black and brown with recessed Everoe gold numerals, rather than half brown and half gold, and made of anodized aluminum like all previous iterations.
With this in mind, the biggest and most notable upgrade to the bezel is the use of Rolex’s proprietary ceramic material, which the brand calls Cerachrom. Looking at some of the earlier root beer bezels made from aluminum, one can see that many of them have suffered from scratches and fading over the years. By using this new, incredibly durable, and fade-resistant ceramic material for the bezel, a fake Rolex watch was able to ensure that these warm colors would last more or less indefinitely. The two-tone Root Beer bezel made of ceramic is also noteworthy because it is extremely difficult to manufacture. Rolex could have just gone with an all-brown Cerachrom bezel, so the effort to return to a two-tone bezel, but in more modern colors and materials, is certainly noteworthy.
The dial has also received a much-needed upgrade. Instead of a brown sunburst as before, the dial is glossy black with Everose gold markers applied and filled with luminescent blue Chromalight luminosity. Of course, Mercedes’s hands are still there, but these are now also made of Everose gold and treated with Chromalight. While some people like the inherently retro feel of the warm brown dial on the old Root Beer GMT, the glossy black dial on the new 126711CHNR reference certainly provides the watch with a more modern overall look.
It’s a watch to behold, as brown is still an unlikely color to be found on a watch. However, the way it combines with the lacquered black dial and warm 18k Everose gold makes it feel effortlessly sleek and modern. Of course, years from now, it’s possible to look back at this Ref. 126711CHNR and marvel at it. The 126711CHNR has the same vintage aesthetic that we’ve come to associate with the Ref. 1675/3. However, it represents the classic Root Beer GMT-Master in true modern style, and it is another example of how Rolex continues to push forward and innovate without forgetting the past.

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Amazing Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept Frosted Gold Flying Tourbillon

by admin on January 27, 2021

Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturer Audemars Piguet has introduced a new take on its women’s Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon, which continues the theme — established in the brand’s 2018 Carolina Bucci Limited Edition Royal Oak Frosted Gold — of interweaving refined feminine aesthetics with complicated micro-mechanics.
The dial’s four sunburst blue circles, increasing in size with hues of blue, emanate from the flying tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock. The new Royal Oak Concept Frosted Gold Flying Tourbillon is available in either an 18k rose-gold or 18k white-gold case. The replica watch, with a shimmering “frosted gold” finish and a contemporary dial composed of multiple layers, is the latest piece to emerge from Audemars Piguet’s collaboration with Florentine jewelry designer Carolina Bucci.  
This model is the first to offer the “frosted gold” motif— an ancient Florentine jewelry technique — on the sculptural, multifaceted Royal Oak Concept case. The tiny indentations on the gold surface, similar to those of its “diamond dust” predecessor, are created with a diamond-tipped tool, to give a “sparkle” effect like that of precious stones, another process that dates back to ancient Florence.
The flying tourbillon cage features an open-worked gold-tone circle topped with brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial is composed of four blue-colored circles of increasing size and brightening hues, emanating from the flying tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock. The sunburst motif further accentuates the dial’s depth. At the heart of the flying tourbillon cage is an open-worked gold-tone circle topped with brilliant-cut diamonds. The dial features no hour-markers to “enhance the purity of this contemporary design,” according to the fake Audemars Piguet.
Inside the 38.5-mm-diameter case is the manually-wound manufacture Caliber 2964. At a diameter of 29.5 mm, the movement contains 207 components, including 17 jewels, beats at a frequency of 3 Hz, and holds a minimum power reserve of 72 hours. The case’s crown, set with a translucent sapphire cabochon, secures its water-resistant to 20 meters.
The movement’s circular motif is visible through the sapphire crystal case back and alternates between sandblasted and satin-brushing that echoes the finishes of the “frosted gold” case and sunburst dial. The two models are finished with a dark blue alligator strap, with large square scales, and include an additional blue-textured rubber strap featuring a constellation motif. Each strap’s folding clasp matches the “frosted gold” of its case.

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Patek Philippe postpones all watch launches

by admin on December 7, 2020

In any other year, Patek Philippe bringing forward its entire 2021 launch schedule by a year would be news that would shake up the global watch industry.
But these are not normal times. Patek Philippe shared the decision with its retail partners earlier this week and it was welcomed as a common-sense response to the global lockdown caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Baselworld has been postponed until 2021, replica Patek Philippe‘s factories are running in maintenance mode for the foreseeable future, its headquarters and in-country distribution offices are actually not open, and so are the doors of almost all its retail partners. Distribution has ground to a standstill.
In the circumstances, switching any capacity up and down the supply chain and distribution channel to the creation, launch, and sale of new collections would simply add to the strain.
None of the retailers who shared the news of Patek Philippe’s decision wanted to go on the record, and the public as online from the brand remains that “it will not launch the new models in April this year originally planned”.
One retailer said it was another example of how Patek Philippe cares for and appreciates the requirements of its partners. He said that the brand had also relaxed payment terms on invoices to relieve pressure on cashflow.
They are crucial, he stressed, because they generate excitement among retailers and customers. But with everybody’s health and financial security much more important right now, the decision to delay looks prudent and of minimal risk to Patek Philippe and others that follow the same strategy.
For brands like Patek Philippe, fake Rolex, and Audemars Piguet, whose waiting lists for some of their unicorn watches are usually long, the year-long delay in releasing a new style may have allowed them to shift resources to producing more top-selling watches.
That could allow sales of these hugely popular watches to catch up quickly, which would be a big help to retailers and lift the spirits of watch consumers who have been on waiting lists for years.

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