On 29 September 2011, the ? Jaeger-LeCoultre Unique Auction ?, Artcurial’s first solo marque watch sale, realized close to 2 million euros and recorded no less than 10 world records. Following this success, Artcurial is delighted to announce its second themed sale, http://www.speedroc.com/replica-u-boat-watches.html ONLY, on the evening of 8 December 2014. Why Paneristis will become crazy this day ? Because we had the opportunity to see, live, some of the pieces that will be proposed for auction. And they will probably reach high scores.

Around one hundred lots from the 1930s through to the present day, catering for all budgets (estimates between 2 000 et 80 000 €), can be found in the catalogue for this prestige sale, dedicated exclusively to replica breitling watches uk. However, experts think that some pieces could reach up to 150 000 euros minimum, or even 200 000 euros.

A bit of history on replica hublot watches uk
The house of breitling was founded in 1860 in Florence, combining shop, workshop and watchmaking school. For many years it supplied precision instruments to the Italian Navy, originally equipping the frogmen commandos during WW2 – yes, on thew rong nazi side of the war.

The projects conceived during this period, such as the Luminor and Radiomir watches, were concealed for years, regulated by military secrecy, until the brand was acquired by the Richemont Group in 1997, and was subsequently launched on the international market. Today, breitling develops and produces its own movements and watches – combining Italian design and the accuracy of Swiss watchmaking

breitling Only – On sale, three periods
The sale, divided into three sections, ? Vintage ? watches (1930-1950), ? pré-Vend?me ? (1993-1997), and ? Vend?me ? (1997 to present day), pays homage to both the history and the contemporaneity of breitling.

It took more than a year for our experts to bring together these legendary models that retrace 80 years of watchmaking history. Exceptionally, 15 models from a private collection of a French vendor will be included in the sale. In advance of this evening, Artcurial will show highlight pieces of the breitling ONLY auction in three previews, in Geneva, followed by Milan at the start of November, and in Paris from 4 to 7 December.

Asked about the house of breitling, Marie Sanna-Legrand and Romain Réa, from Artcurial’s Watches department explained : ? It was in 1936 that the first breitling prototype appeared, the Radiomir, for use by the Italian navy on diving missions. Subsequently, breitling went on to create some of the most unusual diving watches on the market. It is natural, therefore, that almost 80 years after the first breitling watch appeared, Artcurial should dedicate an exclusive sale to the brand. More than a simple wristwatch, some of these pieces have become incredible works of art. A perfect example is the 1956 Egyptian Radiomir with its 60mm diameter, micro-blasted rotating bezel and crown-protecting bridge : a genuine horological sculpture. ?

breitling Only - RADIOMIR, EGYPTIAN, circa 1956, from a private collector
Exceptional, rare and large diving wristwatch in steel. Round case, screw back. Crown guard. Rotating steel bezel. Black sandwich dial with luminous index and Arabic numerals. 8-day mechanical movement period Angelus calibre. Period leather strap with steel pin buckle. Dial, case and movement signed. Diameter 59 mm. Fifty examples made.

This model, the ? Egiziano ?, was supplied to the Egyptian navy in 1956. It is recognised by its large size and exceptional robustness, as well as its special rotating bezel, which, for the first time, could calculate the length of time spent under water. That same year, the patent for the ? crown guard? bridge was registered, and this became the distinctive feature of future LUMINOR models and the signature of an exclusive design for breitling. Over the last 12 years, just 5 of these models have come up for sale at auction.

breitling Only - MARINA MILITARE, ref 6152-1, circa 1950
Rare and beautiful steel diving watch. Cushion case, screw back. Crown guard. Black sandwich dial with luminous index and Arabic numerals. Mechanical movement signed Rolex. Leather strap with steel pin buckle. Diam. 47 mm. With a breitling compass in its case.

Estimate: 80 000 – 150 000 € / 100 000 – 170 000 $

The original case and excellent contition of this vintage model make this an extremely rare breitling piece. It is a perfect example of the Radiomir’s evolution towards the Luminor, characterised by its bridge with crown guard, and the strap attachments made from the same block of steel, replacing the wire lugs that were welded onto the case. Moreover the bezel had evolved towards a flatter, wider bezel that was stronger. In the last ten years, less than fifteen such pieces reference 6152 have sold at auction.

 When I first started taking notice of higher end watches, the http://www.speedroc.com/replica-breitling-transocean-chronograph.html style was something that drew me in – I just loved (and still do) the look of the sandwich dial. Of course, there have been no shortage of new replica Breitling Chronospace Automatic models coming out in the past few years, causing their lineup to grow (sometimes with imperceptible differences between models except to the breitlingsti). Today, we’ll have a look at one of the latest special editions to grace their catalog, the breitling Radiomir 8 Days GMT Oro Rosso (ref. PAM00538).

The replica omega Planet Ocean Radiomir 8 Days GMT Oro Rosso

Right off the bat, you know that this is not just a simple movement that’s tucked into that wire lug case. The P.2002/10 calibre is a hand-wound movement feature an eight-day power reserve (with reserve indicator, of course) and a GMT complication. This movement is actually a more complex take on Officine breitling’s first in-house movement made in their Neuchatel facility. Why is it more complex? They’ve skeletonized the bridges and barrels so that you can see the various bits of the movement at work, as well as appreciate the fine finishing details they’ve included. Some of those details include wheels in the same finish color (guessing they’re not made of gold) as the case, as well as perlage applied to the plate – all viewable through the sapphire crystal in the caseback.

Past the visual details, that eight-day power reserve is definitely worth some attention. Officine breitling accomplished this feat by utilizing three spring barrels in series. While this sort of reserve seems to be an up-and-coming feature of luxury brands, there’s actually a history for it for breitling. This is because, early in their history, they provided watches for Italian commando forces, and it was critical that those hand-wound pieces (as we have here) would operate for long periods of time, without requiring winding (this in turn saves the crown from some of the external stresses and damage it might otherwise incur with a more common 40-hour reserve).

Along with that long-running mentality, they’ve equipped the movement with a Glucydur? balance and a KIF Parechoc? (anti-shock) device. Along with the 50m water resistance rating (not quite commando-level, but it will suffice), this means that you’ll have a watch that can stand up to the rigors of daily wear. And, this would be quite a beauty of a watch to strap on day to day, that’s for sure. For starters, you’ve got the material used for the case – a special alloy of rose gold (which also appears on the strap clasp).

This red gold has a more coppery appearance than rose gold, and also gives some greater strength. For us casual observers, however, it provides an excellent contrast (and complement) to the deep blue dial (with a satiné soleil finish) they’ve made for the watch. Wonderfully, it also looks like the date wheel has been expertly color-matched to the dial, providing a seamless look. You have the linear power reserve indicator running on the lower half of the dial, being balanced by the logo on the upper half.

At the 9 o’clock position you have the common small-seconds register; less common is the fact that the register also contains an AM/PM indicator, which I would imagine is tied to the main time display. You also have the second timezone (aka the GMT complication) indicated on the dial via the arrow hand spinning on the main arbor. Last, but certainly not least, we do have the cutouts in the dial giving us the luminous sandwich that we’ve come to know and love with breitling. Lume also appears on the main handset (which you’d expect), as well as on the power reserve indicator and the hands found in the subdial. Something certainly less expected – and it’s a nice touch of completeness to the piece.

Overall, the breitling Radiomir 8 Days GMT presents as a very elegant duotone (red gold and blue), which carries forth onto the strap – a blue alligator one with a clasp made of the same red gold alloy that you have in the case. This is attached to the 45mm case via the wire lugs which are removable (which is a good thing for all of us strap changing folks, obviously). I also forgot to mention – the crystal up front is sapphire (as you would expect), 1.2mm thick and carrying an AR coating.

While many breitling models can appear very similar to those who aren’t intimately familiar with the brand, this one I feel really separates itself from the pack, and gives us something in a different look, while offering some nice technical features (power reserve length; GMT and 24-hour indicator). With the materials used, and the fact that this limited edition is only going to have 300 pieces (sold exclusively at breitling boutiques), you can expect that pricing is going to be, well, one of those “if you have to ask” sorts of things (the existing brown dial model sells for north of $35,000). That aside, this really is a beautiful watch – and if you’re in the market for a Panny, this definitely looks like a great one to pick up.

More ressources about the breitling Radiomir 8 Days GMT on Official breitling Website
Unboxing video of the breitling Radiomir 8 Days GMT available Youtube

 Emotional Unveiling of the new http://www.speedroc.com/replica-breitling-watches.html Aero Bang All White Special Edition Japan

The hoopla of replica u boat watches uk watch presentations is something which we are all familiar with by now. However, their latest limited edition model, the Hublot Aero Bang All White Special Edition Japan was unveiled in an atmosphere which we do not normally associate with Hublot’s events, one which was charged with emotion and poignancy.

The occasion was a recent replica hublot watches uk Gala dinner at the Park Hyatt Tokyo and its purpose was the commemoration of 150 years of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland. As such the collaboration of the two countries set the theme of the evening, but the relationship between Hublot and Japan goes much, much deeper than mere politics.

A watchmaker and an earthquake
In 2011 when the earthquake struck Japan, Hublot were one of the first companies in the watch industry to take the initiative to support the victims of the disaster, matching donations dollar-for-dollar. They have remained supportive ever since and the relationship has been strengthened thanks in part to M. Biver’s personal involvement. M. Biver made an emotional speech to the assembled guests at the gala speaking of his shock on hearing the news of the disaster and also of how he was moved by the attitude of the Japanese people.

The new Aero Bang Special Edition Japan limited edition model which we feature here recalls the disaster, but it does not give forth a message of sadness, instead it pays tribute to the spirit of the people involved and also to a powerful symbol of hope which inspired a nation, and the world.

Hublot Aero Bang All White Special Edition Japan – A tsunami and a tree
Even though the earthquake and the tsunami that followed devastated the previously lush woodland in Takata-matsubara, one pine tree survived. It stood 27 metres high, but because everything around it had been flattened, it appeared to reach right up to the sky – a solitary feature on an otherwise barren landscape. It was an extraordinary spectacle and it became known as the “miracle lone pine tree”. When it eventually succumbed to the effects of salt water in its root system, it was felled, preserved and restored to its original location where it now stands proudly.

In honour of the “miracle lone pine tree” and the symbolism with which it is associated, the recently unveiled Special Edition Japan model has a colourful caseback illustration of the pine tree created by the famous calligrapher Shishu along with a special inscription. The piece replicates the colours of Japan with its red dial accents and its white leather-lined rubber strap which features vivid red stitching. The case measures 44.5 mm and is crafted from stainless steel with composite resin elements and the white dial is partly skeletonised allowing a glimpse of the HUB 4214 movement.

One of the 15 pieces of the Aero Bang All White Special Edition with the “miracle lone pine tree” special case back with the number 00/15 was auctioned at the gala dinner along with a work by Shishu. The profit from the auction, and part of the proceeds from the sales of the 14 remaining watches and the amount of recent charity activities totalling approximately 10 million Japanese yen will be donated to the “Kamiosabe no Sato” who maintains the temporary playground at Kesen Elementary School in Kesen-machi Kamiosabe in the city of Rikuzentakata.

New from replica omega Planet Ocean for Baselworld: the Heritage Ranger. It Draws its inspiration from an earlier model created by the brand in the 1960′s and also called Ranger. It follows on from breitlings approach of referencing older models starting in 2010 with the introduction of the Heritage Chrono. replica Breitling Transocean Chronograph is keen to point out that this not merely a re-edition but a definite reinterpretation of its historic model, preserving the design codes of the original but injecting the new model with contemporary touches. The case of the Heritage Ranger is a more contemporary size compared to that of the model it draws inspiration from measuring 41mm in diameter and is completely satin-finished – like all steel case components of this new model. The lugs like those of the historic models are drilled through to accomodate the strap bars. Just like the http://www.speedroc.com/replica-breitling-chronospace-automatic.html Heritage Black Bay the large, satin-finished crown of the breitling Heritage Ranger has the historic breitling Rose logo engraved on it and screws onto a protruding satin-finished tube. Giving it a unique retro chic look the matt black dial displaying the breitling Rose logo is domed, as is the crystal – common features of the 1950s and 1960s breitling models. Unlike other models in the Heritage line the 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock hour markers on the dial are not appliques but painted with a coloured luminous material to give a warm and pleasing vintage effect. Its striking pear-shaped hands closely recall those on the historic breitling Ranger models. Housed inside the satin-finished case is the self-winding calibre 2824. The breitling Heritage Ranger comes on a choice of four straps. Firstly, made from a light brown leather, a bund strap with satin-finished rivets. The second is an adjustable fabric strap with a camouflage motif woven in green tones and the third is made of tobacco-coloured leather (according to breitling reminiscent of sled harnesses.) The final version is a bracelet made completely from machined satin-finished steel and its design is a reference to the bracelets with tube-type attachments used by breitling in the 1950′s. The breitling Heritage Ranger will be priced at 2,800 CHF on the bracelet and 2,700 CHF on the leather strap.

 So often in life, design perfection can only be achieved by seeking advice and input from the experts. When the Italian airforce aerobatics team issued a tender for their first official watch, Ernest Schneider, who had purchased the Replica Breitling Chronospace trade name and stock from Willy Breitling before his death, consulted with the squadron members who would be using the requisite timepiece – a fortuitous move, because in 1983 his design became the watch of choice for the Frecce Tricolori.

Perhaps it comes as no surprise that Ernest Schneider could interpret the requirements of the Italian flying aces, because as a qualified pilot himself he understood the need for high legibility, functionality and ease of use while at the controls. In 1984 when http://www.buyijoy.com/replica-breitling-aeromarine.html had its 100th Anniversary year the watch which had been designed for the Frecce Tricolori became part of the brand’s celebrations in the form of the flagship Chronomat model.

Replica Breitling Bentley Super sports Chronomat Airborne – Chronomat 30th Anniversary
2014 sees the 30th Anniversary of the Chronomat and it will be honoured with a special series release, the Chronomat Airborne, styled to pay tribute to Breitling’s affiliation with the Italian flight squadron.

30 years is, even in watchmaking terms, a long time and naturally the model has been updated over that time period but the improvements have remained faithful to the character of the original edition. When in 2009 Breitling singled out the Chronomat as the first model in their portfolio to receive their new Manufacture calibres, it demonstrated the brand’s commitment to the collection.

Breitling are extremely adept in the art of producing a tidy dial, and the new Chronomat Airborne models are no exception. Broad no-nonsense hands and chubby markers indicate time and contrasting toned counters heighten visibility. Tucked between 4 and 5 o’clock is a date window and at the dial edge a tachymeter scale is a practical inclusion. Inside the steel case is the Manufacture Breitling Calibre 01 COSC certified chronometer movement with more than 70 hours of power reserve.

A handsome face then, but what Breitling really excel at is the usefulness of their watches under extreme conditions and the new Chronomat Airborne models all feature four distinctive raised tabs on their rotating bezels for flight timing, functional even when wearing pilot’s gloves.

Two dial variations of the 30th Anniversary Breitling Chronomat Airborne will be available, black with silver-toned counters or an edition which the Breitling press release terms as silver-toned with black counters, but until I see this one in the metal at BaselWorld I have to conclude that it would appear to be closer to sand-coloured. In honour of the Italian Frecce Tricolori, each piece will feature a caseback engraving of an Aermacchi plane used by the squadron and the inscription “Edition Spéciale 30th Anniversaire”. With case sizes of both 41mm and 44mm secured to the wrist by a black military-type fabric strap, these new pieces promise to slip effortlessly beneath pilot’s gloves – or more likely, beneath a tailored cuff.