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Basel 2013 Jaeger Le-Coultre

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:04:35 -0600

Jaeger -LeCoultre Master Ultra Thin Perpetual Watch

Jaeger-LeCoultre has unveiled an ultra-thin automatic perpetual calendar timepiece. The 39mm watch has a thickness of 9.2 mm. It houses the Caliber 868 movement, the manufacture’s ultra-thin automatic perpetual calendar movement that’s a mere 4.72 mm thick. In addition to the hour, minute and central seconds hands, the Master Ultra Thin Perpetual watch comprises three counters dedicated to the perpetual calendar displays: the first at 9 o’clock for the day of the week; the second at 3 o’clock for the date; and the third at 6 o’clock for the month. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s signature appears below the moon phase. A four-digit display appears through a small aperture at 7 o’clock. A single crown changes all the indications in a simple procedure: one press moves the perpetual calendar one day forward, while any additional changes required to keep step with the Gregorian calendar take place automatically. The watch mechanism takes account of the unequal length of months with 28, 30 or 31 days. Every four years, it will naturally display the 29th of February associated with leap years. It requires no manual adjustment before March 1, 2100, since century years are an exception to the four-year cycle governing leap years. Meanwhile, the moon-phase display will portray the various states of the Earth’s satellite over the next 122 years. Just above the dial center is a small rectangular window, about the same shade as the background, which turns gradually red as evening falls. The new model comes in an 18k pink gold case with a white dial, an 18k white gold version comes with a grained silver-toned dial, and a steel model available exclusively at Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques with a sunburst silver-toned dial.

The Rendez-Vous Celestial by Jaeger Le-Coultre

The new timepiece by Jaeger-LeCoultre has a rendezvous with the sky. It offers an authentic anthem to the creative freedom that has inspired the Manufacture in the Vallée de Joux since 1833. Paying tribute to artistic crafts, its elegance is inextricably bound up with its mechanical excellence. Created in complete harmony with traditional horology, it illustrates 180 years of history, expertise and technical perfection. The Rendez-Vous Celestial by Jaeger-LeCoultre is an invitation to embark on a galactic voyage and a vivid reminder that, 180 years ago, it was beneath the same star-studded sky that Antoine LeCoultre gave rise to what would become the Grande Maison in the Vallée de Joux. Nestling in its 18-carat white gold case, the watch reveals the full force of charm by a ricochet effect. Like a luminous echo, diamonds dance across the sides of the case all the way to the crowns and the bezel, before unfurling like a diadem above the numerals. The dial succumbs to the beauty of rare crafts while preserving the impeccable readability of all the functions. The collection’s characteristic hour numerals feature a contemporary shape stretching across the curve of a crescent that is hand-guilloché according to the ancestral tradition of this decorative art, and coated with a transparent blue lacquer. The hour arc tops a disc providing a spectacular vision of the sky with the constellation appearing on a precious lapis lazuli plate. Offering a delightfully lyrical touch, the designers of the model have chosen to incorporate a shooting star as a means of customising time: via a second crown adorned with an inverteddiamond, the mobile star serves to set a personal rendezvous with the stars. Accentuating the celestial ambitions that make this watch a perfect instrument for making astronomical observations, a zodiac calendar on the dial serves to show the position of the constellations at any moment of the year, by means of an annual calendar that governs the system of time display and measurement. The mechanical automatic movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 809, rotates the star disc at the imperceptibly gradual pace of one turn every 23 hours, 56 minutes and 04 seconds.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Tourbillon
A Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Tourbillon Caliber 978 wristwatch won the first timing competition in more than 35 years, gaining 909 points out of a perfect timing score of 1,000. Second place went to a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Gyrotourbillon with 908 points. The Chronometrie 2009 international timing competition for mechanical wristwatches was held to mark the 50th anniversary of the watch museum in Le Locle. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Tourbillon The Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 cased up The revival of competitive timing also brings back the craft of the régleur, or precision timer who prepares watches for the contest. The art consists of juggling conflicting parameters to achieve the truest time and the most constant rate in different positions and temperatures. The two Jaeger-LeCoultre watches were adjusted by a team led by the firm’s technical director, Mr. Jean-Claude Meylan. The timing results of the competition show that the Master Tourbillon gained on average 0.13 seconds a day, or less than 47.5 seconds a year, and its rate did not vary more than 0.28 seconds a day. The multi-axis Gyrotourbillon movement with a helical mainspring showed remarkable constancy of rate between vertical and horizontal positions, with an average daily variation of 0.29 seconds in the three stages of the trial.

Basel 2013 Panerai

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:43:41 -0600

Panerai Pam00507

The Panerai Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Power Reserve Automatic Bronzo (PAM00507) is water-resistant and is completed by a brown leather strap with stitching of a subtly nautical character and a titanium buckle.
It is a Special Edition produced in only 1,000 units.
Movement: Automatic mechanical.
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, seconds reset, power reserve indicator, calculation of immersion time.
Case: Diameter 47 mm, brushed bronze.
Bezel: Brushed bronze with polished edges, anti-clockwise unidirectional rotating bezel with graduated scale for calculating the time of immersion and ratchet click at minute intervals.
Back: Brushed titanium with see-through sapphire crystal. Device protecting the crown: (protected as a trademark) Brushed bronze.
Dial: Green with applied luminous hour markers. Date at 3 o’clock, seconds at 9 o’clock, power reserve indicator at 5 o’ clock.
Crystal: Sapphire, made of corundum, 2.9 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 30 bar (~ 300 metres).
Strap: PANERAI personalized leather strap and trapezoidal brushed titanium buckle. Supplied with a second interchangeable strap and a steel screwdriver.

Panerai Pam 00530 LUMINOR 1950 RATTRAPANTE 8 DAYS TITANIO – 47mm

The bezel is made of polished titanium and surrounds a large black dial of great simplicity and sporting elegance. The structure of the dial consists of two superimposed discs with a layer of Super-LumiNova® between them: a type of construction which has been characteristic of Panerai watches since the 1930s, it provides great legibility and visibility even in situations of very low light, such as underwater. Identified by the reference PAM00530 and produced in a limited edition, the new Luminor 1950 Rattrapante 8 Days Titanio is supplied with a rubber strap. It is part of the of the Officine Panerai Specialities collection. LUMINOR 1950 RATTRAPANTE 8 DAYS TITANIO – 47mm Movement: Hand-wound mechanical, Panerai P.2006/3 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 9.6 mm thick, 34 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 8 days, three barrels. Double column wheel, 356 components. Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, linear power reserve indicator, seconds reset device, split-seconds chronograph. Case: Diameter 47 mm, brushed titanium. Brushed titanium buttons with engraving and polished edges for the split-seconds function at 10 o'clock and for the chronographic functions at 8 o'clock. Bezel: Polished titanium. Back: Visible through the sapphire crystal Device protecting the crown: (protected as a trademark) Brushed titanium. Dial: Black with luminous dots and hour markers. Minute counter at 3 o'clock, seconds at 9 o'clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o'clock, central chronograph and split-seconds hands. Chronograph seconds scale on the outer edge. Crystal: Sapphire, formed of corundum, 2 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating. Water-resistance: 10 bar (~ 100 metres). Strap: PANERAI personalised rubber strap and large-size brushed titanium buckle. Supplied with a second interchangeable strap, a tool to change the strap and a steel screwdriver.

Panerai Pam00495

RADIOMIR 10 DAYS GMT PLATINO – 45mm Unique edition of 100 units Movement: Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.2003 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 8 mm thick, 25 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 10 days, three barrels. 296 components. Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone, 24h indicator, linear power reserve indicator, seconds reset device. Case: Diameter 45 mm, polished platinum with removable wire loop strap attachments (patented). Winding crown personalized OP. Bezel: Polished platinum. Back: See-through sapphire crystal. Dial: Black with applied Arabic numerals and luminous dots, luminous Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o’ clock. Date at 3 o’ clock, seconds and 24h indicator at 9 o’ clock, linear power reserve indicator at 6 o’ clock. Crystal: Sapphire, formed of corundum, 1.9 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating. Water-resistance: 5 bar (~50 metres). Strap: PANERAI personalised alligator strap and adjustable 18 ct. polished white gold buckle. Reference: PAM00495. 　 RADIOMIR 10 DAYS GMT ORO BIANCO - 45mm Unique edition of 250 units

Panerai's new PAM389 Luminor Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio - 47mm

Movement: automatic mechanical, Panerai P.9000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13 ¾ lignes, 7.9 mm thick, 28 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. Incablock® anti-shock device. 195 components. Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, date, calculation of immersion time. Case: diameter 47 mm, brushed titanium. Bezel: brushed titanium with polished edges, anti-clockwise unidirectional rotating bezel with graduated scale for calculating the time of immersion and ratchet click at minute intervals. Back: see-through sapphire crystal. Device protecting the crown: (protected as a Trademark) brushed titanium. Crystal: sapphire, made from corundum, 4 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating. Water- resistance: 30 bar (~300 metres). Strap: PANERAI personalised rubber strap and large-size brushed titanium buckle. Supplied with a second interchangeable strap, a tool to change the strap and a steel screwdriver. Luminor Submersible 1950 Amagnetic 3 Days Automatic Titanio Movement: Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.9000 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 7.9 mm thick, 28 jewels, Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour. Incabloc® anti-shock device. Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. 197 components. Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, calculation of immersion time. Case: Diameter 47 mm, brushed titanium. Bezel: Anti-clockwise unidirectional rotating bezel in ceramic and brushed titanium with polished edges, graduated scale for calculating the time of immersion and ratchet click at minute intervals. Back: Screw, titanium. Device protecting the crown: (protected as a trademark) Brushed titanium. Dial: Black with applied luminous hour markers. Date at 3 o’clock, seconds at 9 o’clock. Crystal : Sapphire, formed of corundum, 3.2 mm thick. Anti-reflective coating. Water- resistance: 30 bar (~ 300 metres). Strap: PANERAI personalised rubber strap and large-size brushed titanium buckle.

New Breguet at Baselworld 2013

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:05:45 -0600

Breguet Reine de Naples 998BB/11/874 D00D

Case in 18-carat white gold. Bezel and dial flange set with 143 diamonds (approx. 1.45 cts).
Crown set with a briolette diamond (approx. 0.26 ct). Sapphire-crystal caseback. Dimensions: 40.05 x 32mm. Water resistant to 3 bar (30m). Dial in 18–carat gold, silvered and engine-turned in flame and barleycorn patterns. Complication indicating the day and night on the upper dial with the Breguet balance-wheel representing the sun, and the moon engraved on a titanium disc, rotating together in 24 hours. Hours and minutes on the lower dial. Individually numbered and signed BREGUET. Hours chapter in Roman numerals, day/night indicator in Breguet Arabic numerals. Open-tipped Breguet hands in polished steel. Self-winding movement. Numbered and signed BREGUET. Cal. 78CS, 9¾ x 13¼ lignes, 45 jewels. 57 hours power reserve. In-line Swiss lever escapement. Silicon balance-spring. 3.5Hz frequency. Adjusted in 6 positions. Satin strap with three-blade clasp. Also available in a rose-gold case: reference 8998BR/11/874 D00D

Collection : Reine de Naples Reference 8998BB/11/874 D00D Material : White gold Pink gold Calibre : 78CS Lines : 8¾ + 13¼ + 9¾ Case thickness (mm) : 10.60 Case dimension (mm) H : 40.05 Case dimension (mm) W : 32.00 Jewels : 45 Water (m) : 30 Powers (hours) : 57 Frequency (Hz) : 3.5 Balance-wheel : Breguet Escapement : Swiss straight line lever Balance-spring : Flat Specification

Breguet Classique Chronometer 7727BR/12/9WU
Case in 18-carat rose gold with a finely fluted caseband. Sapphire-crystal caseback. 41mm diameter. Welded lugs with screw bars. Water resistant to 3 bar (30m). Dial in 18-carat gold, silvered and engine-turned in six different patterns. Individually numbered and signed BREGUET. Hours chapter with Roman numerals. Small seconds at 12 o'clock and 10ths of a second at 1 o'clock. Breguet open-tipped hands in polished steel. Hand-wound movement with stop seconds. Numbered and signed BREGUET. Cal. 574DR, 14 lignes, 45 jewels. Power reserve of 60 hours with an indicator at 5 o'clock. Double barrel. In-line Swiss lever escapement in silicon. Double silicon balance-springs at 180°. 10Hz frequency. Magnetic pivots. Adjusted in six positions. Leather strap with a triple-blade folding clasp. Also available in a white-gold case: reference 7727BB/12/9WU Collection : Classique

Breguet Classique 5377BR/12/9WU
Case in 18-carat rose gold with a finely fluted caseband. Sapphire-crystal caseback. 42mm diameter. Welded lugs with screw bars. Water resistant to 3 bar (30m). Dial in 18-carat gold, silvered and engine-turned in four different patterns. Individually numbered and signed BREGUET. Hours chapter with Roman numerals. Breguet open-tipped hands in polished steel. Self-winding extra-thin tourbillon movement. Small seconds on the tourbillon. Numbered and signed BREGUET. Cal. 581DR, 16 lignes, 42 jewels. Power reserve of 90 hours with an indicator at 8:30. Barrel on roller bearings. Lateral lever escapement in silicon and anti-magnetic steel. Silicon balance spring. 4Hz frequency. Adjusted in six positions. Leather strap with a triple-blade folding clasp. Also available in a platinum case: reference 5377PT/12/9WU. Collection : Classique

Breguet Classique 5277BR/12/9VU

Case in 18-carat rose gold with a finely fluted caseband. Sapphire-crystal caseback. 38mm diameter. Welded lugs with screw bars. Water resistant to 3 bar (30m). Dial in 18-carat gold, silvered and engine-turned in a hobnail pattern. Individually numbered and signed BREGUET. Hours chapter with Roman numerals. Breguet open-tipped hands in polished steel. Hand-wound movement with small seconds. Numbered and signed BREGUET. Cal. 515DR, 15 ¼ lignes, 23 jewels. Power reserve of 96 hours with an indicator at 1:30. Patented high-energy barrel. In-line Swiss lever escapement. Silicon balance spring. 4Hz frequency. Adjusted in six positions. Leather strap. Collection : Classique

Breguet Classique 5287BR/12/9ZV

Case in 18-carat rose gold with a finely fluted caseband. Sapphire-crystal caseback. 42.5mm diameter. Welded lugs with screw bars. Water resistant to 3 bar (30m). Dial in 18-carat gold, silvered and engine-turned in four different patterns. Individually numbered and signed BREGUET. Hours chapter with Roman numerals. Small seconds at 9 o'clock and 30 minutes counter at 3 o'clock. Tachometer scale around the hours chapter. Breguet open-tipped hands in polished steel. Hand-wound chronograph movement. Numbered and signed BREGUET. Cal. 533.3, 12 lignes, 24 jewels. Power reserve of 48 hours. In-line Swiss lever escapement. Breguet balance spring. 3Hz frequency. Adjusted in six positions. Leather strap with a triple-blade folding clasp. Also available in a white-gold case: ref. 5287BB/12/9ZV. Also available with a black dial in a white- or rose-gold case: refs 5287BR/92/9ZVand 5287BB/92/9ZV Collection : Classique

Breguet 3880BR/22/9XV

Case in 18-carat rose gold with a finely fluted caseband. Diameter 44 mm. Round-ended horns. Two-way rotating bezel with 60-minute scale. Screw-locked crown. Water-resistant to 10 bar (100m). Brown dial signed BREGUET. Luminous hands and hour-markers. Chapter ring with Arabic numerals. Red chronograph’s seconds hand on a 30-second basis at the centre. Half-minute totalizer at the centre. 24 hour indicator at 3 o’clock. Second time zone indicator at 6 o’clock with luminous Arabic numerals. Small second on a 30-second basis at 9 o’clock. Date in an aperture at 6 o’clock. Self-winding chronograph movement with flyback function and second time-zone. Numbered and signed BREGUET. Cal. 589F. 133/4 lines, 27 jewels. 40-hour power-reserve. High frequency silicon escapement (10Hz). BREGUET balance-wheel with regulating screws, silicon balance-spring. 10Hz frequency. Adjusted in 6 positions. Leather strap.
Breguet Classique 7800BRAA9YV

Case in 18-carat rose gold with the caseband engraved with a musical score. Full caseback. 48mm diameter. Welded lugs with screw bars. Water resistant to 3 bar (30m). Rotating dial, platinum plated and engine-turned. Individually numbered and signed BREGUET. Hours chapter with Roman numerals on the flange. Breguet open-tipped hands in polished steel. The centre of the dial rotates completely when the music is activated. On/off indicator for the sound in an aperture between 9 and 10 o'clock. Power-reserve indicator for the music in an aperture at 3 o'clock. Self-winding movement. Numbered and signed BREGUET. Cal. 901, 17 ¼ lignes, 59 jewels. Power reserve of 45 hours with sound on and 55 hours when set to silent. In-line Swiss lever escapement. Flat balance spring in silicon. 4Hz frequency. Adjusted in six positions. Leather strap. Collection : Classique

Breguet Marine 8827ST/5W/986

Case in steel with a finely fluted caseband. Sapphire-crystal caseback. 34.6mm diameter. Welded lugs with screw bars. Water resistant to 5 bar (50m). Dial in white mother-of-pearl. Individually numbered and signed BREGUET. Hours chapter with Breguet Arabic numerals. 30 minutes counter at 3 o'clock and 12 hours counter at 9 o'clock. Breguet open-tipped hands in polished steel. Self-winding chronograph movement with dates and small seconds. Numbered and signed BREGUET. Cal. 550, 10 ½ lignes, 47 jewels. Power reserve of 45 hours. Inverted in-line Swiss lever escapement in silicon. Flat silicon balance spring. 3Hz frequency. Adjusted in six positions. Turquoise leather strap or steel bracelet (reference: 8827ST/5W/SM0). Collection : Marine

New Patek Philippe at BASELWORLD 2013

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Thu, 02 May 2013 16:04:53 -0600

Patek Philippe 5160R-001 - Rose Gold - Men Grand Complication
TECHNICAL DATA Mechanical self-winding movement Caliber 324 S QR Perpetual calendar Retrograde date hand Day, month and leap year in apertures Moon phases Sweep seconds hand Case entirely engraved by hand Opaline-white dial, hand-engraved center, black Roman numerals Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, patinated brown Hand-engraved fold-over clasp Sapphire-crystal case back protected by a hinged cover Water resistant to 30 m Rose gold Case diameter: 38 mm MOVEMENT Mechanical self-winding movement Caliber 324 S QR Diameter: 28 mm Height: 5.35 mm Jewels: 30 Bridges: 9 Parts: 361 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz) Power reserve: Min. 35 hours - max. 45 hours Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

Patek Philippe 7134G-001 - White Gold - Ladies Complications
TECHNICAL DATA Mechanical manually wound movement Caliber 215 PS FUS 24H Calatrava Travel Time Dual time zone mechanism indicating local and home time Indication of 24-hour “home” time and seconds subdial Case set with 112 diamonds (~0.59 ct) Brown sunburst dial, gold applied numerals Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny taupe Sapphire-crystal case back Water resistant to 30 m White gold Case diameter: 35 mm

MOVEMENT Mechanical manually wound movement Caliber 215 PS FUS 24H Dual time zone mechanism indicating local and home time Indication of 24-hour “home” time on subsidiary dial Seconds sub-dial Diameter: 21.9 mm Height: 3.35 mm Jewels: 18 Bridges: 6 Parts: 178 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz) Power reserve: Min. 44 hours Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal Patent: CH 340 191

Patek Philippe 7099G-001 - White Gold - Ladies Gondolo
TECHNICAL DATA Mechanical manually wound movement Caliber 25-21 REC Case set with 480 diamonds (~3.31 ct), gridless setting Hand-guilloched gold dial set with 367 diamonds (~0.56 ct), gold cabochon hour markers Electric blue brushed satin strap Prong buckle set with 26 diamonds (~0.15 ct) Cambered sapphire-crystal case back Water resistant to 30 m White gold Case dimensions: 29.6 × 38.9 mm

MOVEMENT Mechanical manually wound movement Caliber 25-21 REC Height: 2.57 mm Dimensions: 24.6 × 21.5 mm Jewels: 18 Bridges: 7 Parts: 142 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz) Power reserve: Min. 44 hours Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

Patek Philippe 5067A-022 - Stainless Steel - Ladies Aquanaut
TECHNICAL DATA Quartz movement Caliber E23-250 S C Sweep seconds hand Case set with 46 diamonds (~1 ct.) Embossed dial with metallic effect Fold-over clasp Screw-down crown Water resistant to 120 m Stainless steel Case diameter (10 - 4 o’clock): 35.6 mm

MOVEMENT Quartz movement Caliber E23-250 S C Date Center sweep Seconds hand Diameter: 23.9 mm Height: 2.5 mm Jewels: 8 Parts: 80

Patek Philippe 5205R-010 - Rose Gold - Men Complications
TECHNICAL DATA Mechanical self-winding movement Caliber 324 S QA LU 24H Annual Calendar Day, date, month in apertures Moon phases and 24-hour dial Sweep seconds hand Dial: black lackered, gold applied hour markers Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny black Prong buckle Sapphire-crystal case back Water resistant to 30 m Rose gold Case diameter: 40 mm

MOVEMENT Mechanical self-winding movement Caliber 324 S QA LU 24H (in-line apertures) Annual Calendar Day, date, month in apertures Moon phases Am/pm indication Center sweep Seconds hand. Diameter: 32.6 mm Height: 5.78 mm Jewels: 34 Bridges: 10 Parts: 347 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz) Power reserve: Min. 35 hours - max. 45 hours Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

New Patek Philippe at BASELWORLD 2013

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:11:34 -0600

Patek Philippe 5200G-001 - White Gold - Men Gondolo

Patek Philippe's new Ref. 5200 Gondolo 8 Days, Day & Date Indication appeals to all aficionados who prefer manually wound timepieces. For this model, the Genevan workshops developed a new caliber that in many respects is reminiscent of the Ref. 5100 “10-Day”, presented 13 years ago to welcome the new millennium. Unlike the 5100, however, the new Gondolo contains innovative Silinvar® components

from the “Patek Philippe Advanced Research” think tank for which the manufacture has been granted numerous patents in the past years. The result is a fetching form movement with a genuine 8-day power-reserve display. Its date by hand and large aperture for the day of the week – both instantaneously switching – and an aesthetic personality cannot fail to delight watch enthusiasts. The caliber is accommodated in an anatomically curved rectangular case that celebrates the Art Deco style. It is an impressive example of Patek Philippe’s competence in designing and building extraordinary timepiece cases

The rectangular caliber 28-20 REC 8J PS IRM C J form movement enriches the Patek Philippe collection of currently produced manually wound movements. It was developed explicitly for the Ref. 5200 Gondolo; in twin in-line barrels, it stores the power needed to guarantee that it will run non-stop for 192 hours. This doesn't mean that the watch will stand still then; instead, it has the power reserve required to safeguard the steady amplitude of the balance and its rate accuracy up to and including the eighth day. Insiders will no doubt remember the Patek Philippe “10-Day” which had its debut in the year 2000 and delivered power for two additional days. The fact that the Ref. 5200 falls short by two days is associated with the date indication and the day aperture; advancing these calendar displays every day at midnight requires a lot of energy.

This is remarkable especially because the calendar is an instantaneously switching mechanism in which the day and the date switch forward simultaneously at midnight, within three milliseconds – faster than the blink of an eye. In the process, the large disk of the prominent day-of-week display has to be advanced by one increment as well. Indeed, a power reserve of this magnitude is quite remarkable, given the eight lightning-fast calendar switching cycles. This applies all the more because when quantifying power reserve, Patek Philippe always factors in the energy needed for one further calendar switching cycle – for functional reliability reasons.

The new Patek Philippe Ref. 5200 Gondolo 8 Days, Day & Date Indication is worn on a hand-stitched alligator strap with large square scales, which is secured with an 18K white-gold prong buckle. The strap is shiny blue to match the blue dial and matt black for the model with the silvery white dial. In 1964, with their number-one hit “Eight days a week”, the Beatles rhapsodized over the power of eight days. Now, with the Gondolo Ref. 5200 8 Days, Day & Date Indication, Patek Philippe demonstrates how seductive the energy for eight days can be.

TECHNICAL DATA
Complicated men's wristwatch Ref. 5200 Gondolo 8 Days, Day & Date Indication Movement: Caliber 28-20 REC 8J PS IRM C J movement Mechanical, manually wound movement, rectangular, 8 days power reserve, power-reserve indicator, instantaneous day-of-week and date display. Subsidiary seconds. Dimensions: 28 x 20 mm Height: 5.05 mm Number of parts: 235 Number of jewels: 28 Power reserve: 8 days guaranteed (192 hours). Twin in-line mainspring barrels. Balance: Gyromax® Frequency: 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (4 Hz) Balance spring: Spiromax® Winding: 134 turns of crown to fully wound state Escapement: Pulsomax® (lever and escape wheel in Silinvar®) Balance spring stud: Adjustable Functions: Two-position crown: – Pulled out: To set the time with stop seconds – Pushed in: To wind the watch Displays: Hours and minutes Subsidiary seconds at 6 o'clock 8-day power-reserve indicator at 12 o'clock Day-of-week aperture at 6 o'clock Date by hand at 6 o'clock Correction push pieces: Day of week between 4 and 5 o'clock Date at 4 o'clock Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal Features Case: 18K white gold, cambered with two-tiered flank, convex crystal, concave sapphire-crystal display back, four polished case back screws Water-resistant to 30 m Case dimensions: Length (across lugs): 46.90 mm Length (6 to 12 o'clock): 35.20 mm Width: 32.40 mm Height (crystal to back): 10.40 mm Overall height (crystal to lugs): 11.65 mm Width between lugs: 20 mm

Patek Philippe 5298P-010 - Platinum - Men Calatrava
Mechanical self-winding movement Date in an aperture Sweep seconds hand Bezel set with 38 baguette diamonds (~3.37 ct.) Black lacquered dial, diamond hour markers Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stiched, shiny black Prong buckle set with 6 baguette diamonds (~0.30 ct.) Sapphire-crystal case back Water resistant to 30 m Platinum Case diameter: 38 mm Platinum

MOVEMENT Mechanical self-winding movement 324 S C Date Center sweep Seconds hand Diameter: 27 mm Height: 3.3 mm Jewels: 29 Bridges: 6 Parts: 213 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz) Power reserve: Min. 35 hours - max. 45 hours Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

TECHNICAL DATA Mechanical self-winding movement Date in an aperture Sweep seconds hand Bezel set with 38 baguette diamonds (~3.37 ct.) Black lacquered dial, diamond hour markers Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stiched, shiny black Prong buckle set with 6 baguette diamonds (~0.30 ct.) Sapphire-crystal case back Water resistant to 30 m Platinum Case diameter: 38 mm Platinum

MOVEMENT Mechanical self-winding movement 324 S C Date Center sweep Seconds hand Diameter: 27 mm Height: 3.3 mm Jewels: 29 Bridges: 6 Parts: 213 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz) Power reserve: Min. 35 hours - max. 45 hours Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

Patek Philippe 5227R-001 - Rose Gold - Men Calatrava
For decades, the Calatrava – the prototype of the classic round wristwatch, including its Officer'sstyle variations with dust covers over the case back – has ranked among the most iconic creations of Patek Philippe. Uniting the key characteristics of this watch family, the new Calatrava Ref. 5227 now features a display back protected with a separate dust cover. The special twist: The entire hinge is on the inside of the cover, making it invisible even to the connoisseur.
At Patek Philippe, designing and crafting cases has always been just as important as caliber engineering, which for most people is the essence of watchmaking. So it is not surprising that the manufacture has had its own casemaking department for decades and masters all disciplines in this domain from the very first sketches to the flawlessly polished cases, including the diamond-set versions.

The case blanks – solid gold, platinum, or stainless steel – are crafted with traditional cold-forming techniques in high-tonnage hydraulic presses using precision dies also made in-house. The fine hinges of the dust covers fitted to the coveted Officer's-style watches are also crafted in this department, partly with high-tech production resources, but mostly by hand, then adjusted to fractions of a millimeter and assembled to perfection. Accordingly, Patek Philippe's casemakers were motivated by the assignment of designing a Calatrava case featuring a dust cover to be attached to the sapphire-crystal case back of the watch with an invisible hinge. They mastered the task with bravura.

The Calatrava collection has a new showpiece: the Ref. 5227
A close look at the new Calatrava Ref. 5227 from all angles with a loupe reveals that this watch can only be a Patek Philippe. Not only because it is a Calatrava, but also because of its finesse and abundance of fascinating details for which the manufacture is acclaimed. The family-owned enterprise enjoys total creative freedom in designing new models, which always involves certain imponderables as well. This is especially true because new watches must fulfill the strict directives of the Patek Philippe Seal.>br>
The Stern family, whose tradition is intimately intertwined with the Calatrava collection, has the sole and final say on whether the challenge of creating a new watch is worth taking on. The Sterns acquired the manufacture in 1932, and the first Calatrava model, the Ref. 96, was launched in the same year. Since then, Patek Philippe repeatedly demonstrated that even a paragon of design like the Calatrava can be changed, optimized, and perfected.

TECHNICAL DATA Mechanical self-winding movement Date in an aperture Sweep seconds hand Ivory lacquered dial, gold-applied hour markers Strap: shiny alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, dark chestnut Sapphire-crystal case back protected by an invisibly-hinged dust cover Water resistant to 30 m Rose gold Case diameter: 39 mm

MOVEMENT Mechanical self-winding movement 324 S C Date Center sweep Seconds hand Diameter: 27 mm Height: 3.3 mm Jewels: 29 Bridges: 6 Parts: 213 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz) Power reserve: Min. 35 hours - max. 45 hours Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

Patek Philippe 5116R-001 - Rose Gold - Men Calatrava

TECHNICAL DATA
Mechanical manually wound movement Caliber 215 PS Seconds subdial Hobnail-patterned bezel Authentic enamel dial with black Roman numerals Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, shiny black Sapphire-crystal case back Water resistant to 30 m Rose gold Case diameter: 36 mm

MOVEMENT Mechanical manually wound movement Caliber 215 PS Diameter: 21.9 mm Height: 2.55 mm Jewels: 18 Bridges: 5 Parts: 130 Balance: Gyromax® Vibrations/hour: 28 800 (4 Hz) Power reserve: Min. 44 hours Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

New Rolex at BASELWORLD 2013

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:13:00 -0600

This year Basel had some amazing pieces, below are just a few of the watches on this years Basel with a detailed descriptions of their functions.

ROLEX COSMOGRAPH DAYTONA
The New Oyster Perpetual 116506
A new prestigious version of the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, the emblematic model launched in 1963, exactly 50 years ago this year. A blend of technological innovation and sophisticated aesthetics, these new Rolex models, all COSC-certified chronometers for their precision, are the latest versions of legendary watches evolving in a constant quest for perfection.
This legendary chronograph is proposed, for the first time, entirely in 950 platinum, the noblest of precious metals. It is equipped with a chestnut brown monobloc Cerachrom bezel in ceramic and an ice blue dial. A key part of the Cosmograph Daytona's identity is its Cerachrom ceramic bezel with a tachymetric scale, making the watch the ideal instrument to measure average speeds of up to 400 miles or kilometres per hour. The numerals and graduations are perfectly legible thanks to the deposition of a thin layer of platinum via a PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process.
The Cosmograph Daytona accompanied Paul Newman throughout his dual career as an actor and racing driver, becoming as durably associated with his name as with the Daytona race track.
MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, platinum OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 40 mm MATERIAL 950 platinum BEZEL Chestnut brown monobloc Cerachrom in ceramic with engraved numerals and graduations WINDING CROWN Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system CRYSTAL Scratch-resistant sapphire WATER-RESISTANCE 100 metres (330 feet)

ROLEX LADY-DATEJUST PEARLMASTER The New Oyster Perpetual 80285

This new version of the Oyster Perpetual Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster combines the most precious materials with a splendid gem setting. The case and bracelet in 18 ct Everose gold, created by Rolex in its own foundry, are graced with a bezel and bracelet links in 18 ct white gold exquisitely set with sparkling diamonds.

Black mother-of-pearl or white mother-of-pearl The dial of this sumptuous watchmaking gem is adorned with black or white mother-of-pearl and features a lotus flower motif in a pink-gold tone.
DIAMONDS
An obsession with perfection Rolex selects only the finest, colourless diamonds from reputable and trusted sources for its gem-set bezels. Each gemstone is carefully checked by Rolex’s in-house gemmology experts according to the four key criteria determining diamond quality: carat, clarity, colour and cut. Once sorted, they are passed on to specialist gem setters, true masters of their art, whose craft provides a scintillating enhancement to a Rolex watch, and the owner’s wrist.
ENCHANTING BRACELET
Rolex watchmaking With its soft lines and solid links in 18 ct gold, the Pearlmaster bracelet gives the watch a highly individual character and offers the wearer maximum comfort. It is equipped with a concealed Crownclasp that is both elegant and functional. The intermediate links on one version of the bracelet are in 18 ct white gold sublimely set with diamonds of the highest quality. A subtle echo of the bezel, this magnificent gem setting provides the finishing touch to an authentic and very feminine bijou of watchmaking.

THE CASE OF THE PEARLMASTER A paragon of elegance The incomparable beauty of the Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster is equalled by its timekeeping qualities, which are identical to those of all Oyster watches. Its case, guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), is a paragon of robustness, proportion and elegance. CALIBRE 2235 A superlative chronometer The Lady-Datejust Pearlmaster is equipped with calibre 2235, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 2235 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. Its architecture, in common with all Oyster watch movements, makes it singularly reliable. MODEL CASE Oyster, 29 mm, Everose gold OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 29 mm MATERIAL 18 ct Everose gold BEZEL 18 ct white gold set with 34 brilliant-cut diamonds WINDING CROWN Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system CRYSTAL Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens (2.5x) over the date WATER-RESISTANCE 100 m

Rolex YACHT-MASTER II 116680
The New Oyster Perpetual Rolex's revolutionary regatta chronograph, launched in 2007, is now available for the first time in 904L steel, fitted with a Cerachrom bezel insert in blue ceramic. READABLE AT A GLANCE An obession with perfection A high-performance timekeeping instrument, designed for professional skippers as well as yachting enthusiasts, the new Yacht-Master II is a pure example of Rolex expertise in terms of precision, functions and reliability. PROGRAMMABLE COUNTDOWN AND RING COMMAND BEZEL Unprecedented Interaction The Yacht-Master II features an exclusive function developed by Rolex: a countdown which can be programmed from 1 to10 minutes and incorporates a mechanical memory, allowing it to be reset to the same countdown duration. Once launched, it can also be synchronized on the fly, enabling it to be adjusted to match the official regatta countdown. The countdown function responds ideally to the need for precise timing during the crucial starting sequence of a regatta. Although technically complex, it is essentially very simple to use: the countdown is programmed via the rotatable Ring Command bezel, an innovative interface between bezel and movement developed by Rolex. THE OYSTER CASE Symbol of waterproofness and robustness The Oyster case is one of the foundations of the reputation for excellence of Rolex watches. Invented by Rolex in 1926, it was the world’s first waterproof case for a wristwatch thanks to its patented system of screwing down the bezel, case back and winding crown against the middle case. Like the mollusc, the Rolex Oyster is robust and clamped shut. It provides a hermetic environment that protects the high-precision Perpetual movement from water, dust, or pressure. SOLID-LINK BRACELET AND SAFETY CLASP Rolex Watchmaking The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology, designed to be both robust and comfortable. It is equipped with an Oysterlock folding clasp, which prevents accidental opening and the Easylink comfort extension link, also exclusive to Rolex. This ingenious system allows the wearer to increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, providing additional comfort in any circumstance. CALIBRE 4161 Regatta chronograph and superlative chronometer The Yacht-Master II is equipped with calibre 4161, a self-winding mechanical regatta chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. The result of over 35,000 hours of development, the Yacht-Master II introduces a new regatta countdown with a unique, patented mechanical memory created by Rolex. A number of the 360 components in the 4161 movement are so tiny or complex that they can only be made by new, cutting-edge technology. MODEL CASE MODEL CASE Oyster, 44 mm, steel OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 44 mm MATERIAL 904L stainless steel superalloy BEZEL Bidirectional rotatable Ring Command bezel. Blue Cerachrom insert in ceramic, engraved numerals and inscription WINDING CROWN Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system CRYSTAL Scratch-resistant sapphire WATER-RESISTANCE 100 metres (330 feet)

Rolex DAY-DATE "SERTIE" 118395BR
The New Oyster Perpetual Rolex is honouring the art of dial making and traditional gem setting with a selection of new Oyster Perpetual Day-Date models in gold graced with diamonds, mother-of-pearl and fine coloured gemstones. The new Day-Date models have distinctive, sophisticated dials conceived and produced in-house by Rolex dial makers. All the bezels are set with baguette-cut diamonds. ROLEX DAY-DATE "SERTIE" Mother-of-pearl, gold and diamonds Using exclusive techniques and a subtle juxtaposition of materials, two new creations emphasize the natural beauty of mother-of-pearl. The mother-of-pearl carousel dial features an openwork design hour ring in 18 ct white gold set with 217 diamonds and delicately inlaid with pink or white mother-of-pearl, engraved with a floral motif. Rolex is introducing new versions of fine gemstone dials enhanced by the brilliance of diamond-set hour markers: lapis lazuli on the 18 ct white gold model, bull’s eye on the 18 ct yellow gold model and ferrite on the 18 ct Everose gold model, with diamond-set bezels. DIAMONDS Rolex watchmaking Rolex selects only the finest, colourless diamonds from reputable and trusted sources for its gem-set bezels. Each gemstone is carefully checked by Rolex’s in-house gemmology experts according to the four key criteria determining diamond quality: carat, clarity, colour and cut. Once sorted, they are passed on to specialist gem setters, true masters of their art, whose craft provides a scintillating enhancement to a Rolex watch, and the owner’s wrist. OYSTER BRACELETS AND CONCEALED CLASPS Rolex watchmaking The new Day-Date “Sertie” models are fitted with an Oyster bracelet in 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold with a concealed folding Crownclasp. This elegant, solid-link bracelet with both satin and polished finishes is remarkably comfortable to wear and effortless to open and close. CALIBRE 3155 A superlative chronometer The Day-Date is equipped with calibre 3155, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. It features a day and date calendar disc mechanism. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 3155 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. MODEL CASE MODEL CASE Oyster, 36 mm, Everose gold OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 36 mm MATERIAL 18 ct Everose gold BEZEL 18 ct white gold, set with 60 baguette-cut diamonds WINDING CROWN Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system CRYSTAL Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens (2.5x) over the date WATER-RESISTANCE 100 metres (330 feet)

ROLEX GMT-MASTER II 116710BLNR
The New Oyster Perpetual The new Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II is presented in 904L steel, with a rotatable bezel featuring for the first time a two-colour ceramic Cerachrom bezel insert in blue and black representing day and night. KEEPING PACE WITH CHANGING TIMES An obsession with perfection Although the GMT-Master II was designed essentially for professional use, its combination of peerless functionality and rugged good looks has attracted a wider travelling public. As well as appreciating its ability to display different time zones, these travellers admire the robustness and versatile appearance that make the GMT-Master eminently suitable for globetrotting and, indeed, for any occasion. CERACHROM BEZEL Exclusive two-colour A technological and aesthetic feat, the new Cerachrom bezel insert is obtained by a unique process developed and patented by Rolex which allows this ceramic component with two distinct colours to be produced as a single piece. It echoes the traditional two-colour bezel of the original GMT-Master and GMT-Master II models. 904L STAINLESS STEEL Rolex watchmaking Rolex uses 904L stainless steel for its steel watch cases. 904L is mainly used in the high technology, aerospace and chemical industries, where maximum resistance to corrosion is essential. A superalloy, 904L is extremely resistant and highly polishable. It maintains its beauty even in the harshest environments. 904L steel also provides a perfect complement to the precious metals used by Rolex. SOLID LINK BRACELET AND SAFETY CLASP Rolex watchmaking The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology, designed to be both robust and comfortable. It is equipped with an Oysterlock folding clasp, which prevents accidental opening and the Easylink comfort extension link, also exclusive to Rolex. This ingenious system allows the wearer to increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, providing additional comfort in any circumstance. CALIBRE 3186 A superlative chronometer The GMT-Master II is equipped with calibre 3186, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. In addition to the conventional hour, minute and seconds hands, it features a 24-hour hand to display a second time zone. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 3186 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. MODEL CASE MODEL CASE Oyster, 40 mm, steel OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 40 mm MATERIAL 904L stainless steel superalloy BEZEL Bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel. Two-colour blue and black Cerachrom insert in ceramic, engraved numerals and graduations WINDING CROWN Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system CRYSTAL Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens (2.5x) over the date WATER-RESISTANCE 100 metres (330 feet)

ROLEX DAY-DATE 118138
The New Oyster Perpetual The new Oyster Perpetual Day-Date collection in 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold features luxurious colourful leather straps and matching dials. DAY-DATE Precious materials A symbol of excellence and prestige, always exclusively in gold or in platinum, the Day-Date was the first chronometer wristwatch to indicate the date and the day of the week spelt out in full on the dial when it was launched in 1956. Its elegance is now expressed in a more informal manner. PRESTIGE AND ELEGANCE Cognac, cherry, chocolate, green and blue The new colours of the dials and the matching straps vary according to the gold of the watch case: green or cognac for the 18 ct yellow gold versions; blue or cherry for 18 ct white gold models; and chocolate, or a more classic rhodium dial with a black strap, for cases in 18 ct Everose gold. 18 CT GOLD Rolex watchmaking By operating its own exclusive foundry, Rolex has the unrivalled ability to cast the highest quality 18 ct gold alloys. According to the proportion of silver, copper, platinum or palladium added, different types of 18 ct gold are obtained: yellow, pink or white. They are made with only the purest metals and meticulously inspected in an in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art equipment, before the gold is formed and shaped with same painstaking attention to quality. Rolex's commitment to excellence begins at the source. LEATHER STRAPS AND GOLD FOLDING CLASP An obsession with perfection The straps of the new Day-Date combine the comfort and nobility of alligator leather with the convenience of a new 18 ct gold adjustable Crownclasp. This folding clasp is effortless to use and allows the length of the strap to be easily adapted. MONDAY, LUNDI Instantaneous day and date Initially presented in 1956, the Day-Date was a world first. The first watch to indicate the day of the week spelt out in full. Worn by many world leaders, the Day-Date is available with a bespoke day display in a wide choice of languages. CALIBRE 3155 A superlative chronometer The Day-Date is equipped with calibre 3155, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. It features a day and date calendar disc mechanism. Like all Rolex Perpetual movements, the 3155 is a certified Swiss chronometer, a designation reserved for high-precision watches that have successfully passed the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) tests. MODEL CASE MODEL CASE Oyster, 36 mm, yellow gold OYSTER ARCHITECTURE Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown DIAMETER 36 mm MATERIAL 18 ct yellow gold BEZEL Fluted WINDING CROWN Screw-down, Twinlock double waterproofness system CRYSTAL Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens (2.5x) over the date WATER-RESISTANCE 100 metres (330 feet)

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Celebrity Watch Favorites

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:29:01 -0600

Here are some of the watches Celebrities are wearing.

Jennifer Aniston wearing her Rolex President
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Hayden Panettiere Wearing a Rolex Submariner
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Brad Pitt wearing a Patek Philippe 5711/1A
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Sylvester Stallone
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Kim Kardashian wearing a Rolex Datejust
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Steven Tyler wearing a Rolex Daytona
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Shia Labeouf wearing IWC
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Patek Philippe 7000R-001 Ladies Grand Complications

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:19:07 -0600

Watches with minute repeaters have always ranked among the rarest, most precious, and most elaborate timepieces. In an extremely compact space, their intricate inner life brings together hundreds of individual parts that interact and function in harmony, or move next to each other with minimal clearances, without making contact. Ordinarily, minute repeaters belong to the category of large wristwatches. But here, Patek Philippe made an exception because its self-winding caliber R 27 PS is one of the thinnest movements with a striking mechanism. It not only ranks among the few repeater movements that are self-winding but thanks to the off-center minirotor in 22K gold – fully recessed in the plate – its height is a scant 5.05 mm. These are ideal assets for a watch intended to elegantly grace a feminine wrist, despite the formidable horological degrees of difficulty that it incorporates.
With its charming case in warm rose-gold framed by a convex bezel, the new Ref. 7000 is a timepiece of great beauty. The manufacture's classic Officer's-style models also inspired the straight lugs with the screwed strap bars. In place of a hinged back-cover, however, it features a screwed sapphire-crystal back that reveals the marvel of sonorous time. The slide that activates the minute repeater is perfectly integrated into the left-hand case side, juxtaposed by the fluted crown at 3 o'clock that visually emphasizes the equilibrium of the case form. The cream-colored dial with the transfer-printed maker's signature and the seconds scale in antique rose is surrounded by the mirror-polished bezel. Nine applied Breguet numerals in 18K rose gold and dainty rose-gold pearls at the periphery of the dial are placed along the hour and minute circles, accenting the easily legible, open face of the watch. It sets a sublime stage for the "Poire Stuart" hour and minute hands and the slim baton-style counterbalanced seconds hand. All hands are crafted from 18K rose gold. It is easily to overlook the fact that this poised and feminine face conceals no fewer than 342 individual parts of a highly complex movement. For every lover of complex watches, it is always a joy to observe the ballet of the filigreed parts of a striking mechanism in action. And it is not just men who are captivated by the complexities of haute horlogerie. For instance, the number of hours, quarter-hours, and minutes displayed on the dial must be continuously updated by the system of intricately shaped cams, wheels, and snails so that they are in the right positions when the slide that triggers the minute repeater is actuated. This is because the toothed segments of the hour, quarter-hour, and minute racks must move into the positions that allow them to accurately control the number of hour, quarter-hour, and minute strikes. The rhythm of the strikes, in turn, is controlled by a small centrifugal governor, which assures that the gongs are struck in uniform succession rather than in a hurried sequence. Apart from many tiny parts, this also calls for the utmost in precision and patience in finishing, assembling, and adjusting them. For this reason, movements with minute repeaters are crafted in separate haute horlogerie ateliers at Patek Philippe, where one master watchmaker is responsible for the assembly, adjustment, and completion of each individual watch from start to finish. This work is entrusted only to the most talented watchmakers whose assets are sharp eyes and ears, a steady hand, infinite patience, and years of experience.

TECHNICAL DATA
• Mechanical self-winding movement • Caliber R 27 PS • Ladies First Minute Repeater • Minute repeater • Chime with two gongs activated by a slide piece in the case • Seconds subdial • Grained cream-colored dial with gold applied numerals • Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, matt pearly beige • Prong buckle • Interchangeable full back and sapphire-crystal case back • Case is humidity and dust protected only (not water resistant) • Rose gold • Case diameter: 33.7 mm
MOVEMENT
• Mechanical self-winding movement • Caliber R 27 PS • Minute repeater • Flywheel • Seconds sub-dial • Diameter: 28 mm • Height: 5.05 mm • Jewels: 39 • Bridges: 10 • Parts: 342 • Balance: Gyromax® • Vibrations/hour: 21 600 (3 Hz) • Power reserve: 48 h max. • Hallmark: Patek Philippe Seal

Finestwatches.com, has just released a new iPhone App that displays the watches celebrities wear.

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:32:52 -0600

Finestwatches.com, has just released a new iPhone App that displays the watches celebrities wear.
From Jennifer Aniston to Khloe Kardashian, if you want to see which watch your favorite celebrity
chooses to wear and the price of owning one of these fashion statements, now “there’s an App for that.”

Did you know that Jennifer Aniston wears a Rolex, Day-Date President? Or that Mark Wahlberg wears a Rolex, GMT-Master II?
Well now “there’s an App for that.” Finest Watches, a watch retailer and wholesaler based in Encino, California, has released
an Apple iPhone app that contains, not only a catalog of the company’s high-end watch offerings, but also celebrity
photos beneath the watches owned by the celebrities.

Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing a Audemars Piguet "Celebrity Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing a Audemars Piguet" While originally developed as a helpful tool when shopping for a rare timepiece, or to learn more about the world of high-end
collectible watches, the app is quickly morphing into a celebrity trend spotting tool.
Among the celebrities spotted wearing their favorite watches: Lebron James and Jay Z wearing a Royal Oak Offshore.
Brad Pitt wearing both, a Rolex Submariner and a Patek Philippe Nautilus. Ellen Degeneres, Hayden Panettiere, Sandra Bullock, Khloe Kardashian,Brad Pitt. Steven Tyler and Sean Combs all wearing a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona.
Shia Labeouf wearing a IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar. Leonardo Dicaprio wearing a Master Minute Repeater. And these are just a few of the many celebrity photos.

"Celebrity Brad Pitt wearing a Patek Philippe"
Celebrity trends are big business and there is no question as to whether or not celebrity endorsements work. The basic idea of an endorsement is pretty simple. People like celebrities.
If those celebrities say that they like a product, or in this case wear a particular watch, people will like that product, to. So, what accounts for this celebrity effect? Endorsements could be a signal of quality — but the modern consumer is sophisticated. They know money’s changing hands. At a deeper level, we seem to crave connection to the famous and the powerful.

Finestwatches.com is no stranger to dealing with celebrities, foreign dignitaries, high-profile clients or ultra expensive watches. Known as a “go to” company for high-end timepieces, one of the most expensive pieces the company has dealt with is the Patek Philippe 5002P in platinum, which market value is somewhere in the $1.6 million range. Some of the other Finestwatches.com iPhone App features are:
Information and pricing on high-end watch brands
A Horology Blog covering a wide range of topics ranging from exciting innovations in watch making, to other related watch business news.

Pictures of watches with descriptions and featured display
While keeping up with celebrity trends is fun, the finestwatches.com app is designed for the watch connoisseur and collector of fine timepieces. The app is available for free from the Apple App store and can be downloaded here.
About FinestWatches.com

Finest Watches is a watch retailer and wholesaler based in Encino, California, USA. The company buys, sells and trades both new and pre-owned watches from a vast network of suppliers, dealers and collectors worldwide. Founded in 1999, Finest Watches’ mission is to provide quality watches, excellent customer service and the lowest prices anywhere on the world’s Finest Watches.

Robert Downey Jr wears Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX5 World Chronograph while promoting Iron Man 3 movie

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:38:05 -0600

Seoul, South Korea – April 4, 2013
Robert Downey Jr was seen sporting a Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX5 World Chronograph while promoting his new "Iron Man3"
movie releasing this spring, Actor Robert Downey Jr. playing the leading role was seen wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre watch
last night at a press conference held in South Korea.

His AMVOX5 World Chronograph watch is limited edition, limited to 300 pieces in ceramics and titanium.
Its appearance comprises all the successful signature features of the AMVOX line: luminescent white
numerals and hour-markers arranged in the classic 270° sweep; the openworked dial adorned with a gridwork
motif evoking the radiator grilles on Aston Martin cars;
as well as the time and chronograph functions displayed on round subdials complemented by a movement operating indicatorat 6 o'clock
above the Jaeger-LeCoultre logo

Patek Philippe 6102P-001 Platinum- Men Grand Complication

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:27:29 -0600

6102P-001 Platinum- Men Grand Complication by Patek Philippe. This stunning piece by Patek Philippe features a 44mm platinum case housing a mechanical, self-winding Caliber 240 LU CL C movement. The eye catching dial is actually three metalized sapphire crystal-discs creating a portion of the sky. The Patek Philippe 6102P-001 shows hours and minutes of mean solar time, the date is also marked by hand a sky chart and phases and orbit of the moon. The Patek Philippe 6102P-001 – Platinum – Men Grand Complication is water resistant to 30 meters and is shown here on a navy blue hand-stitched alligator strap with a platinum fold over clasp.

Product Details
Item number: 6102P
Brand Name: Patek Philippe
Style Number: 6102P-001
Also Called: 6102, 6102-P, 6102-P
Series: Celestial
Style (Gender): Mens
Case Material: Platinum
Case Shape: Round
Movement: Automatic
Engine: Patek Philippe Caliber 240 LU
CL (315 parts, 22K gold off-center mini-rotor,
Gyromax balance, Vibrations/hour: 21 600 (3 Hz))
Number of Jewels:45
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Solar Time, Sidereal Time,
Lunar Days, hours and minutes and Lunation
Crystal Material: Sapphire - Scratch Resistant
Case Diameter: 44.0 mm
Case Thickness: 9.78 mm
Caseback: Sapphire Crystal Exhibition Back
Bezel Material: Platinum
Bezel Function: Fixed
Water Resistance: 30m / 100ft (suitable for splashing, light rain;
unsuitable for swimming or diving),
Crown Material: Two crowns. Both embossed with the Calatrava cross.
Power Reserve: 48-hour power reserve
Watch Bracelet / Strap Material: Leather - Crocodile
Watch Clasp Material:Fold over clasp
Additional Info: Caseband (side of case) decorated with halved Calatrava crosses. Watch dial shows the sky visible from Geneva. Skeletonized white-lacquered gold feuille hands. Microscopically accurate star field disc. Sans-serif roman numerals and direction markers. The central elipse frames the angular part of the sky visible at lattitude 46'20''. Three separate sapphire crystal discs rotate around the dial. The night sky of the Northern Hemisphere rotates counter-clockwise showing the passage of the sky relative to the meridian of Sirius (the brightest star second only to our own Sun). The sidereal day of 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4.09892 seconds is measured by the passage of the fixed star Sirius (indicated on the dial via a special arrow). The waxing and waning of the moon is shown on a secondary dial, displaying both lunation - the time between two full moons, which is on average 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 2.82 seconds - and the lunar day - the time between two passages of the moon across its meridian, being 24 hours, 50 minutes and 28,328 seconds. Celestial timepieces have been produced for some time, but none so accurate as the Patek Philippe Celestial. To create a watch that accurately measures moon-phase and solar time, the master watchmakers at Patek Philippe used sophisticated computerization to produce the single precise ratio out of 25 trillion ratio combinations. Just how accurate is this watch? The lunar day is accurate to 0.05 seconds per day, 18.385 seconds per year, or 30 minutes and 38.5 seconds per century. The sidereal day is accurate to 0.088 seconds per sidereal day, 32,139 seconds er year, or 53 minutes and 33.9 seconds per century. The moon phase is accurate to 6.51 seconds per lunation. A remarkable achievement indeed! One crown at 2 o'clock winds the watch and sets the time, the other at 4 o'clock sets the astronomical indications. Each watch takes approximately 18 months to complete, and about 35 examples are produced annually. The 301 individual watch parts are hand finished. All steel components are bevelled and polished reducing friction at wheel contact points thereby improving precision. The automatic rotor is made in 22k gold. All Celestials bear the Geneva seal - testament to the state of the art manifested in each watch.

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Patek Philippe 5204 Split-Seconds Chronographs With Perpetual Calendar

nospam@example.com (Finest Watches) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:35:34 -0600

Philippe reference 5204 is very impressive. It's a new perpetual calendar with split-seconds chronograph for Patek, replacing the 5004 in the lineup, and offering a number of significant improvements. Here are the basic differences:

First, Patek has chosen to up the case size from 36.7 to an even 40 millimeters in keeping with the modern trend for larger watches. It's a huge jump, but 40mm is still a more than reasonable size and looks very good. Currently the 5204 is only being produced in platinum (5204p-001 being the full reference for this piece), and while the 5004P was most often seen with Arabic numerals, the 5204P features applied gold baton markers with luminescent fills instead. The dial itself is opalescent 18k white gold and the hands are black oxidized gold with Super Luminova inlays. The sub registers have also been rendered a little more minimally, with the day/night and leap year indications move off the sub-registers and into small windows.

New Dial:
Day and month windows at 12 o'clock, 30-minute chronograph register at 3'clock (which now jumps instantaneously), leap year window between 4 and 5 o'clock, date register and moon phase at 6'oclock, day/night window between 7 and 8 o'clock, running seconds register at 9 o'clock, and the hours/minutes hands and two split seconds hands centered on the dial. The 5204P has a cleaner, more pared-down look when compared to it's older sibling, and readability is amazing for such a complicated watch.

But it's what's under the surface that really makes the difference here (and it's almost a $75,000 difference). The 5204 is powered by a caliber CHR 29-535 PS Q movement, with a Gyromax balance beating at 28,800 bph (4Hz), which is a substantial change from the 18,000 bph of the 5004's CHR 27-70 Q. Beyond beat rate though, the 27-70 Q chronograph was based on Lemania's excellent movement, and then heavily modified in-house at Patek, while the 29-535 PS Q is a true built from the ground-up, highly complicated, in-house movement. It is manually wound, has a 65 hour power reserve, can be seen through the sapphire case back (solid platinum is included as well), and is the eighth fully in-house chronograph movement from Patek Philippe.

This in-house movement contains a number of innovations, particularly for the split seconds chronograph system. The first is the switch from an "octopus wheel" isolator system to a new "swan-neck" isolator system for controlling the split seconds hand. The octopus could only turn unidirectionally and required a bulkier isolator wheel spring, while the swan-neck is very thin and can move quickly in both directions. The result is a much more reliable split system that is also more durable and easier to
The second innovation is a mechanism for reducing the offset between the two chronograph hands. Because the split seconds hand's movement is linked to the main chronograph hand's movement, there can sometimes be a slight difference between the two. Rather than cover this up with a slightly wider chronograph hand (which many do, and the 5004 did), Patek have reshaped their cam and roller system to be dead precise. The geometry is relatively complicated, but the idea straightforward - more consistently predictable contact between moving parts and you get more accurate interactions.

Case Size:40 mm
Also Known As: 5204P001
Gender: Gents
Movement:Manual Wind Functions:Hours, Minutes, Split Seconds, Chronograph, Perpetual Calendar, Day/Month/Leap Year Indications, Moon Phases
Power Reserve:65 Hours
Watch Materials:Platinum Case
Caliber:CHR 29-535 PS Q
Case Back:Transparent (See-Through)
Crown: Screw Down Dial Color: Silver Opaline Dial with Gold Applied Stick Hour Markers
Band Type: Matte Black Alligator Leather Strap
Clasp Type: Deployment
Signatures: Patek Philippe
Included Items: Manufacture's Box and Papers
Description:

2012 - Heading the line-up for Baselworld 2012 is the magnificent Patek Philippe Grand Complication Split Seconds Chronograph & Perpetual Calendar This year, Patek Philippe brings the Ref. 5204, which combines the perpetual calendar complication with a split seconds chronograph complication. The Patek Philippe Ref. 5204 replaces the Patek Philippe Ref. 5004. Both watches feature a split seconds chronograph combined with a perpetual calendar, moon phase indicator and an A.M./P.M. indicator. The new Ref. 5204 has a larger 40 mm case, as compared to the 36.7 millimeters of the Ref. 5004. The new Ref. 5204 also has a redesigned dial and hands. Here are the differences: while both watches have manually wound movements the Ref. 5204 has a brand new Caliber CHR 29-535 PS Q movement which beats at 28,800 vibrations per hours and has a 65 hour power reserve. The movement in the Ref. 5004 beat at a slower 18,000 vibrations per hour and had a shorter 60 hour power reserve. In updating the size of the Ref. 5204 to keep up with the times, Patek also made good use of the additional space. A perpetual calendar is a mechanism that automatically takes into account the varying number of days in each month as well as leap years, so that the watch displays the correct date each month without the need of adjustment In addition to the two main complications, the split seconds chronograph and perpetual calendar, the Ref. 5204 has several other complications. The watch displays the day and month at the 12 o'clock position. At 3 o'clock it has the standard 30 minute chronograph counter. At 6 o'clock, the watch displays the day of the month and the moon phase indicator A small round aperture at between the 3 to 4 o'clock positions indicates the leap year cycle, while another small round aperture at between the 3 to 4 o'clock positions serves as a day night indicator. Two case backs are provided with the watch. A full platinum case back and another with a sapphire crystal glass Patek Philippe has thought of it all, allowing the wearer to use the watch to its fullest capabilities & still having a sleek, sophisticated & rare timepiece to covet & enjoy! Strap: alligator with square scales, hand-stitched, matte black with deployment buckle in Platinum. Water