Review of the Xetum Tyndall_94

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There aren’t a lot of American companies making watches these days — RGM, Kobold, Bathys; a handful of others. So let’s welcome new San Francisco brand Xetum — the brainchild of founder, Jeff Kuo. He’s started a new company with two original-design, Swiss-movement watches: the Tyndall (pictured),breitling fakes, and Stinson. Jeff kindly agreed to loan us a Tyndall for review, so let’s dive into something quite rare: a brand-new, American-designed mechanical watch.

The movement is the high-end ETA 2895, Elabore grade. Note that ETA has five movement grades (base, standard, elabore, top, and chronometer, where chrometer is top plus COSC testing) so this is a expensive and nicely decorated movement. It’s phenomenal to see a 289x on a watch under $2,000. Assembled in Switzerland. 316L stainless steel case with hidden lugs, screw-down crown, and exhibition caseback. Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coated. Nicely sized at 40mm by 11mm. Water resistant to 100m (330ft). Hours, minutes, subseconds, and date. Superluminova on hour and minute hands, and on the 3, 6, 9, and 12. Available from their website for $1,395.

Please read on for the full review.

Two things really impress me about this watch: the details and the price. As I mentioned before, the materials and movement are expensive, so I was looking to see if they had to cut corners elsewhere. Not only did they not cut corners, but they went much further than I expected. For example, their website is hosted on a eco-friendly web hosting service, the leather bands are vegetable-tanned, the cork lining the band is renewable from Italy, and they work with CarbonFund.org to offset their operations. Even the presentation box is carved rubberwood, saved from slash and burn. The watch, too, shows that same obsession with detail.

Pictured here are the uniquely-shaped caseback window, hidden lugs, and hexagonal crown. You can also see that the case isn’t just a plain cylinder; there are two polished rings contrasting from the brushed sides. It’s a subtle but quite beautiful shape to enjoy, and the hidden lugs leave a clean line from wrist to case.

Another look at the case and detailing. Excellent, even finishing, beautifully detailed, and very impressive for the price. You can also see how the thin bezel and reduced depth of the face emphasize the dial; this watch is very much about the design not interfering with functionality.

The strap is, as mentioned, is vegetable-tanned leather with a natural cork backing and butterfly deployant clasp. Contrast stitching adds a bit of visual flair, and the result is very comfortable. I did wonder a bit why he specified a screw-down crown, as the leather strap would contradict any use in the water; perhaps just to add durability and versatility.

On the wrist, the light weight and strap make for a comfortable fit. The watch seems larger than its 40mm size, due to the cylindrical shape and thin bezel. I prefer a bit of taper if I’m going to wear long sleeves, but at a svelte 11mm high, that’s not really much of an issue. I consider the design to be versatile enough to go from business dress to weekend jeans, and for me that’s high praise. Yes, I am going to have a hard time returning this one!

The movement, as expected,wwatches replica, keeps superb time, within 2 seconds per day, with very smooth winding and setting. Even setting the date was enjoyable with crisp, distinct changes. A very nice movement family, the 2892, 2893 and 2895 are among the few ‘tracteur’ movements of Swiss watchmaking, able to hold their own with even the storied Rolex 3135.

The Tyndall is also available in a black-dial, white-hand version. For me, I like the unusual eggshell color of this version, as it makes a nice change from my usual dark-dial-diver routine. Also check out their other model, the slightly less expensive Stinson, using the ETA 2824 ($995).

These are not cheap watches. They are, I would argue, superb value watches and thus worthy of your consideration. The Tyndall is a watch I’d be proud to wear in a room full of Rolexes; it’s an original design, and first-rate construction should age very well indeed.

Our thanks to Xetum for the loaner.

By Paul Hubbard

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The Seiko SBDC line, dubbed the “Sumo” or “Shogun” by online collectors communities, have been out for a couple of years. Nevertheless, they are worth a detailed review. Today we will be takeing a closer look at the SBDC005,olex 8570f price, which is the orange version of the Sumo. This particular example was purchased with the bracelet that is normally only available on the black or blue dialed models. The Sumo represents Seikos response to the modern dive watch, the SKX series and their 7S26 movements have been staples of the dive watch world for years, but movements and manufacturing processes have improved. Seiko responded by making a Prospex dive watch with the venerable 6R15 movement from the Alpinist line. How does it stack up against the competition or even its cheaper SKX siblings?

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The head on the Sumo is very nice, it is a definite step forward compared to my trusty SKX007 (see photos – black dial). The Sumo has some very nice finishing on the sides of the case, mixing vectored lines, brushed and polished surfaces and even lug holes (!). The bezel action is smooth and clicky but the notched edge of the bezel is useless. Water or sweat will make using this bezel difficult without gloves. So much about the Sumo seemed to be designed with the intention of owners using it for diving that the bezel is a definite disappointment. While I think calling the SBDC  a “tool” watch might be a stretch, it has the calling cards of a tool diver. Big hands and markers, an excellent screw down crown, and lug holes. I know many Seiko fans didn’t like seeing lug holes on such a dressy looking diver,wholesale handbags manufacturers, but it makes strap changes a blast and I love lug holes on any watch. Many divers have used the SKX (007 or 779) as dive watches and I believe the Sumo would easily be up to this task.

The orange dial on the SBDC005 really pops, it is bright and rich and really makes this watch feel like a dive watch. I generally prefer black dials on my dive watches but have very much enjoyed the orange dial, especially on a black rubber strap. The hands are sword style, like those seen on the SBDA005, and have a black border. This last point brings us to my biggest problem with the watch – the hour markers are outlined in a shiny chrome but the hands are outlined in black. This is a small inconsistency that I am reminded of every time I look at the watch. While we don’t know why they made it like this, I think the markers would have looked awesome outlined in black. My guess is the chrome accents are to remind buyers of the upmarket Seiko SBDX001 Marine Master. All other marks, writing and even the border of the date window (at three o’clock) are black. On the SBDC001 and 003 (black dial, blue dial respectively) the hands are outlined in chrome, so this issue is only present on the orange dialed model. The lume on the Sumo is excellent and lives up to the repoutation set by its siblings.

The bracelet is very nice, the 20mm width that the lugs is odd at first as 22mm would be more standard for both Seiko and the size of the watch. That said, the bracelet is of standard Seiko quality: it’s quiet, doesn’t pull hair, and has solid end-links. The clasp is a push button fold over style with four micro adjustments and a safety. These links are secured by standard push-pins and there is a simple wetsuit extension hidden under the clasp.

In the end, the SBDC005 is a classic Seiko dive watch and there is very little to complain about. The movement is an upgrade from the more commonly seen 7s26, and the build quality is great. The Sumo will cost you quite a bit more than a SKX series watch – on bracelet the SBDC001 retails around $600. For your money you get a classy but dive-capable watch that will keep up with most styles, and may just make a perfect daily wearer.

By James Stacey

 

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Review of the AirNautic AN-24 Pilot_113

Review of the AirNautic AN-24 Pilot

It's very rare to come across a
watch designed with a singular style and aesthetic, but the example we have
in today reflects a tradition of Swiss aviation watches. The AirNautic
AN-24 Pilot is an automatic pilots watch that features a time-proven design
and the backing of a familiar brand.

The AirNautic brand was founded by
Mitch Feig of OCEAN7 Watch Co in order to preserve the aesthetic created by
Yantar watches. Their distinctive 24-hour dial and bright contrasting
colors have carried over under Mitch's guidance, and has allowed a new audience to enjoy a very cool design. We jumped at the opportunity to review the AN-24 Pilot, and here's why:

ETA 2893-2 24-hour timekeeping. (The dial is based on 24-hours rather than 12.) 41.5mm wide and 11.75 mm tall. Flat sapphire crystal with internal AR coating. Screw down crown. 100m (330ft) water resistance. 20mm lugs. Black leather strap with
signed buckle. Date window at 4 o'clock position.

The
AN-24 is a visual treat with its bright colors, perfect lines, and
unusual dial. The 24-hour timekeeping is foreign at first, but I will admit that it grew on me and is a great feature for this watch. The hour hand will
complete only one full pass of the dial in a given day as opposed to
the two it would make under conventional timekeeping. In the morning, it's
hard to tell a difference, but by early afternoon, reading the time is a
whole new ball game, at least for the first few days as you acclimate.

We received the
AN-24 in the blue and orange dial configuration with the open-lug case.
It's striking and beautiful in the same way Doxa watches are — a slice of the past respectfully modernized.

The AN-24 Pilot is an
impressive mix of precision and vintage design. The bright colors and
distinctive dial may make the watch stand out, but I feel that it is the
case that deserves the most attention. The case is 41.5mm wide, and while this
is smaller than many of the watches I normally wear, the AN-24 wears a little
larger because the full dial design incorporates a thin bezel. The case is solid, cylindrical, and the lugs exit the case in a beautiful smooth manner (see photos and video). The
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banker who sky dives in his free time.

The subtle and beautiful lines of
the case blend well with the bright orange and blue of the dial.
It stands out, but not in an ostentatious way. The AN-24 is confident, not
flashy. After wearing this watch for a couple weeks, I began to realize that it is nearly without peers; Glycine makes some similar looking watches, but the AN-24 is a rather unique example of this style.

The build quality is exactly what we have come to expect from OCEAN7; the case, crown and crystal fit
perfectly. The screwed-through lugs make strap changes simple and give
the watch a "tool" appearance that is very nice. The ETA 2893-2 is mostly undecorated and can be viewed through the display back window. The ETA
2893-2 is based off of ETA's best movement — the 2892-A2 — and the
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movement has proven to be reliable enough to be used by many large Swiss
brands.

The signed screw-down
crown is precise in its settings and has smooth threading with a
confident feel. The date is displayed through a small window at the four
o'clock position, and is shown via white text on a black background.

The luminous paint is bright, but the charge does not last as long as a dive watch since the markers and hands are smaller and thus allow for less paint. The lume is colorful and fun to look at in the dark as the markers are blue/orange and the hands are a bright orange. Lume is usually blueish-green, so it's fun to see a different color being used on the AN-24 Pilot.

The AN-24 Pilot sells for $999
directly from the AirNautic website. The AN-24 lineup includes the Pilot, Submarine and the GMT. All models are available with open or hooded "Euro" lugs. AirNautic has 12 and 24 hour dial styles and will be announcing the availability of decorated COSC ETA movements in all three AN-24 models in the coming weeks.

The AN-24 Pilot is quite unique, and given the fantastic case and upgraded
movement options, it's also well priced. It's a
no-nonsense watch in terms of practicality and usefulness. The size and
shape of the case are agreeable with sleeves, cuffs, and wrists of all sizes. The dial
is extremely legible, and the 24hr timekeeping is simple, straightforward, and thanks to the movement, very accurate.

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a great choice.

We would like to thank AirNautic for the review unit.

By James Stacey

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Oceanus has just released a very nice new 5 Motor watch. I recently reviewed an earlier 5 Motor model which I was very impressed with. If you are new to Oceanus watches, Oceanus is a Casio brand which does an excellent job of combining digital technology with a clean and handsome design.

The point of the 5 Motor is to pack a great deal of functionality into a nice looking case without using a single LCD. Why the aversion to LCDs? Simple aesthetics. Having a high-tech watch used to mean trading a clean, classic design for LCDs and big blocky digital numbers. The Oceanus 5 Motor is for men who are geeks at heart, but who don't want to wear their geekiness on their sleeves.

For an in-depth review of the 5 Motor and its features, check out my review of the OCW600TDA-1AV. The OCWM700TDA-1A has the following new features:

The new 5 Motor is now a multi-band atomic watch, which means it is capable of calibrating in the US,online watch store, UK, Germany, and in Japan. (Previous models only calibrated in the US and Japan.) Tide indicator. After selecting your home city,fake watch, the new Oceanus 5 Motor will give you a rough indication of the local tides. Available in a very nice black IP (ion-plated) finish (titanium version shown here).

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Louis Vuitton Bowling Monogram Etoile Bag

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Crafted in triple quilted monogram canvas and trimmed in high quality leather, the bowling etoile has strong details and numerous pockets, thus it is one of the fabulous, functional louis vuitton purses. Glamorously embellished with golden brass pieces, it shows us a feminine shade. Meanwhile, the one outside pocket closed with a twist lock closure is convenient to hold your belongings, and still add a touch of sophistication to the whole design.

As mentioned, the spacious capacity is equipped with one inside patch poekct, one phone pocket and on zipped pocket to separate your essentials. Besides, it also has zipper closure with padlock, microfiber lining and adjustable handles for hand-held or shoulder-carry. Such a delicate and practical louis vuitton monogram bag is reasonable to weigh a bit hefty price,watches store, thus the tag of $3,rolexwatch,110 may still acceptable for most louis vuitton aficionados. If you are hesitant by the hefty price tags on authentic Louis Vuitton Handbag,buy fake watch here, a cheap replica louis vuitton handbags is a great alternative.

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The New MTM Camouflage Series

We wrote about the
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finish. Stainless steel is difficult to paint, so MTM had to PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) them
first, then apply paint. Not only is each watch individually numbered since this is a limited edition series, but each watch also has a slightly different paint
job, so no two are alike. From MTM's site:

Each Camouflage Hawk is unique – no two are the same. The patented Camouflage finish is a painstaking process with each watch showing variations and slight imperfections in color and design. These variations are not defects but rather they add to the character and uniqueness of each and every Camouflage Hawk.

MTM has also added four watches in
titanium for those preferring a lighter-weight timepiece. The titanium
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If you're looking for a rugged watch with an unusual look and some interesting history, go see what MTM has to offer.

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Louis Vuitton Antigua

Megs and I are very fortunate to be spending a few days at her home town of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The weather blows, lots of rain and red flags by the beaches. But fortunately, the area is a wonderful place to catch up on the newest and the hottest in the world of fashion. What place better could there be than the Bal Harbour Mall in Miami? With many of the most exclusive designers being represented with their respective stores, Bal Harbour ranks probably among the top malls in the US for doing your ridiculously expensive couture shopping. The stores enjoy a variety of very exclusive limited edition pieces that are very rare and hard to find – more on those items tomorrow.

First things first. We strolled into the Louis Vuitton store, just to get a hands on feel for their brand-spankin’ new Antigua bags. The line manifests the classic nautical spirit with supple cotton canvases and contrasting shades, creating versatile travel gear. First up on the top left is the Louis Vuitton Sac Week-end. The travel bag has its cotton canvas shaped into a classic weekender silhouette, with contrasting handles accented by the iconic Louis Vuitton luggage nails. A shiny,rolex 8570f, polished logo nameplate and cowhide luggage tag round up the package. The 29.1″ x 10.6″ x 10.6″ bag comes in red/purple or red/beige (pictured) for $925.

Top right reveals the Louis Vuitton Cabas MM. The brightly contrasting handles punctuate the supple cotton canvas exterior,buy fake watch here, while the roomy interior creates a beautifully versatile bag that’s made for travel. Finished with golden LV hardware, the logo nameplate, and a natural cowhide luggage tag. The 11.8″ x 3.8″ x 11.6″ tote costs $640 and is available through eLuxury. The Louis Vuitton Cabas GM sports the same shape,rolex gmt replica, is slightly larger in width and height (16.5″ x 3.7″ x 14.1″) and comes with a black/white contrasting canvas. For $715 through eLuxury.

The Louis Vuitton Besace PM blends the best of classic LV messenger bags of elegant holiday style into a casually sophisticated city bag. The distinctive satchel shape is punctuated with brightly contrasting straps, a sleek logo nameplate, and polished golden hardware that recalls the vintage Louis Vuitton luggage nails. This bag can be yours for 715 dollars.

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Chloé uses a multitude of materials to make a sleek little shoulder bag

When trying to design a high-end bag, mixing materials can turn into a risky proposition. If too many are used, or the use of the materials has a lack of sophistication, the final product can look patchworked and cheap very, very quickly. Luckily,rolex watch replica, the Chloé Billie New Small Messenger Bag manages to stay on the right side of the line.

By constructing the main body of the bag out of leather and canvas in shades of tan,quality watch replica, Chloé gave this design texture without adding fussiness or confusion. Keeping the shiny black patent for use as trim only gives the bag a pleasantly vintage feel and even more wardrobe versatility.

It may seem a little noncommittal, but when faced with modern dressing, having a black-and-tan bag actually isn’t a bad idea. The combination somehow manages to make the bag even more neutral than it would have been in a single color while simultaneously upping its visual interest, a combination of feats rarely achieved by even the best designers. My only moment of hesitation about this bag is the interplay between the shades of tan,replica watch rolex replica, but the addition of the black trim makes that less of a concern than it would have been otherwise. Buy through Saks for $1560.

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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

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Ever since my early days (mid-nineties) of exploring the watch universe, I have a lot of love for Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak. The Royal Oak Jumbo (15202ST) being too expensive, and the normal Royal Oak’s being too small with their 36mm (and too expensive at that time as well),italian leather bags supplier, the year 2005 suddenly brought some hope. In that year, Audemars Piguet introduced a new Royal Oak date model in stainless steel, with an in-house movement caliber 3120. AP used a movement based on JLC 889/1 movement till then, for its regular Royal Oak date model. This new model, with ref.15300 had a case diameter of 39mm. Almost the same size as the Jumbo 15202ST, only a bit thicker because of the movement construction. The Jumbo uses a very flat movement, due to a different construction of the rotor which makes the entire watch almost 1mm flatter. Which is a lot of course, in horological context.

Anyhows, as you might know, Audemars Piguet is a brand that can be bought with some discount (with the exception of some limited models and the famous Jumbo) and the price difference between the regular stainless steel Royal Oak and the Royal Oak Jumbo is pretty significant. Also, you might be attracted to the more updated (thicker) bracelet, the screwed-down crown and long hour markers a bit more. On the other hand,cheap designer handbags wholesale, the movement of the Jumbo is beyond special.. so if you have a weak spot for the caliber 2121 it is going to cost you serious money.

Enough tech-talk. My watch friend Michael was instantly in love with the Royal Oak after seeing the Royal Oak Jumbo model on the wrist of another watch friend of mine,buy watch, during our trip to a watch fair in D?ɬ�sseldorf. Just like me, Michael fell in love with the regular Royal Oak ref.15300ST and when one of these beauties crossed his path, he pulled the trigger on it.

Yesterday, I received a few photographs of his Royal Oak 15300ST. He has it for quite some time now, but finally got himself a decent photography set-up. For me, the pictures he took capture the true essence of the Royal Oak. Simple and yet sophisticated, stylish and yet sporty at the same time.

Enjoy!

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This compact Belem Bag is crafted out of the iconic brown Damier canvas, timeless yet exquisite style while the golden brass pieces light up the whole design, adding a hint of sumptuousness. Its simple yet sophisticated looking makes it go easily with most your outfits in the closet as well as keep you in style for years to come. Thus it is definitely a rare precious piece to your classic collection.

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Lanvin reminds us all that it’s time for a sunny getaway

Megs and Vlad got back yesterday from a trip to the Bahamas, and I couldn’t be more jealous of them if I tried. I just got done moving, and there’s nothing I would love more than to spend a couple of days staring at the ocean in a rum punch stupor. Someone has to hold down the handbag fort, though, so here I am.

Instead of going on vacation, I’m just going to fantasize about toting the Lanvin Suitcase Honeymoon Set to an exotic locale with a hot man in tow. That’s a suitable alternative to actually taking a trip,watch online store, right?

Considering what you get with this set (a fully lined canvas carry-on suitcase, a patterned tote with an interior pocket,u.s. handbag factories, a matching pareo,cheap wholesale designer handbags, and a set of sandals with a carrying bag) and how much Lanvin bags and shoes normally cost, the sub-$800 price point seems downright reasonable. Add a bikini and some sunglasses, and you’d barely need anything else to spend a couple days nestled in warm sand. Excuse me while I visualize. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $740.

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De Bethune DB25 Dead Beat Tourbillon Regulator Watch

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I will repeat to you the words that I recently told De Bethune's CEO. There are expensive watches that I really appreciate and know that I would strongly consider getting them if I had the money. Then there is De Bethune, that actually makes me angry I cannot afford it." I've written about De Bethune a bit over the years - not having too much experience with the pieces. But recently I was fortunate enough to finally meet with the boutique Swiss brand and experience the magic.

Like a handful of other brands out there,man watch, De Bethune is a brand that even the most seasoned and mature watch lovers and collectors are extremely fond of. They simply do things others cannot. Their designs are out of this world, and their mechanics are brilliant, functional, and drop-dead gorgeous to admire. These watches are a dream - and funny enough one of their pieces is actually called "The Dream Watch."

2011 sees the DB25 - an interesting timepiece that plays with the tourbillon in a new way. Unlike some of De Bethune's other watches, the DB25 comes in a relatively classic looking case (aside from the skeletonized lugs) - that is 44.5mm wide in 18k white or rose gold. The dial ends with a ring of hand-engraved silver, while its center repeats De Bethune's sky theme of having a flame blued titanium plate that has been hand polished. Individual white gold "stars" are placed on the dial showing the night sky over the factory. The customer can custom order the dial to be the night sky of any place,replica rolex submariner, at anytime in history.

Notice the cut-away window in the dial that has an indicator for the 5 day power reserve. Flip the watch over and you'll see a beautiful thing. This is the new De Bethune calibre DB2109 manually wound movement. You'll first notice the curved triangular like shape that you see on many of the brand's pieces. Finishing is just great, and the movement seems to pop out at you given the mix of colors from all the elements. The movement has a power reserve of 100 hours and is very accurate. The tourbillon has a few very special things about it.

First, this is a dead-beat seconds tourbillon - the first one I know of. This makes the seconds tick rather than sweep. The tourbillon is also a 30 second tourbillon. This is because it spins so quickly having a rate of 36,000 bmp. De Bethune re-engineered the  tourbillon to help realized Breguet's original concept of it - but for a watch, not just a pocket watch. As such, De Bethune created the world's lightest tourbillon - weighing just 0.18 grams! The carriage is made out of silicium and titanium. For the balance wheel, they make it from silicium and platinum (cause it needs some weight to actually spin). For these reasons,rolex 8570f price, it does not look like any tourbillon you'll have ever seen. The tourbillon bridge is in hand-fired blued titanium. Which is actually cool, because I though you could only flame blue steel.

Seeing the movement operate is so very cool. The DB2109 is perfectly indicative of what amazing things De Bethune is capable of.  It is also worth adding that the watch is not too thick at just 11mm. I look forward to sharing with you more De Bethune watches. I am so happy to have finally made a personal acquaintance with the brand. Their pieces should exist on a short list of brands to get if you are looking for something very well-made and highly unique at a roughly $50,000-$90,000 price point.

Technical specs from De Bethune:

Movement DB2109 – mechanical hand-wound

Mainplate hand-decorated and snailed, hand-chamfered and polished steel parts, De Bethune stripes

Natural fired-blue titanium bridge

Self-regulating twin barrel*

Thermocompensated silicon/platinum balance wheel*

Balance-spring with flat terminal curve*

Ultra-light 0.18 gram silicon/titanium tourbillon carriage*

Jewelling: 45 jewels

Frequency: 36,000 vibrations per hour

Power reserve: 100 hour

Shaped case 44.6 mm in diameter in white or rose gold

Thickness: 10.8 mm

Glass: sapphire crystal with double glareproofing, 1800 Vickers

Crown: screw-locked at 12 o’clock – adjustable in two positions

Dial: De Bethune star-studded sky in blued steel with gold stars – Sterling silver hours and minutes ring

Hands: hand-polished steel

Open back revealing the 30-second rotating silicon/titanium tourbillon with jumping seconds

Strap: extra-supple alligator leather with pin buckle

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Lazy Sunday Watch Photo - Rolex Submariner in White Gold

Jul
03

This 18 carat white gold Rolex Submariner ref. 116619LB is the indisputable King of the Submariner family. No one is probably ever going to take a dive with it, but they know they can if they want to. Or need to. You never know (the James Bond theme comes to mind).

Dutch Rolex / watch collector ‘Ryan5446′ is the owner and photographer of this stunning Submariner. This watch is nick named ‘Smurf’ but I am sure it has nothing to do with its size or weight,rolex 8570f, but everything with the nice blue color of the dial and Cerachrom bezel. Furthermore, it has all the specifications of the regular line-up of the Submariner watches, with the exception of the Submariner No Date ref. 14060m, which haven’t been replaced yet. My guess is that Rolex will introduce a new Submariner No Date version during BaselWorld 2012.

One of the coolest features of the new Rolex watches is the Oyster bracelet with Rolex Glidelock clasp. This clasp allows you to fine-tune the bracelet size for your wrist during the day,replica and watch, without using any tools or bend paper clips (which I use for setting the clasp correctly on my trust old Sea-Dweller ref.16600).

Another aspect that goes beyond ‘Smurf’ is the price of this watch,replica rolex watch for sale, a whopping 26.560,- Euro (approximately $38,565.12 USD).

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