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Three Sports Watch

When a man falls in love with racing car, it is a common phenomenon that he also shows interest in wrist watch. There is something in common between them that is both of them are made of complicated mechanical components which are like a maze.
As toys of mannish boy, it is a natural sight that there is a reaction between each other. The brands of racing car and wrist watch had cross-sector collaboration to jointly introduce a commemorative watch long ago, which makes men so excited.

1.Rolex & Le Mans
Cosmograph DaytonaSince 2001, Rolex & Le Mans had been the timing partner in “French 24-hour Le Mans endurance race,” it supplies the provision of official time for the entire race. The brand will present an award called” sprit of Le Mans” which has a special significance, to reward the racing driver who interpret the spirit of 24-hour Le Mans endurance race. The prize is an all-steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona Watch. It is worth mentioning that the watch back special engraved with “2009 a 24-hour Le Mans endurance race championship,” while the words “Spirit of Le Mans” and the names of the winners are engraved inside of the watchcase.
Daytona wrist watch not only can provide timing but also can accurately calculate the average speed. Watch with a stopwatch plate, central chronograph seconds hand, minutes and hours of time disc controlled by button, as well as a stopwatch to count rate scale the outer ring, is welcomed in the racing events.

2. Blancpain & Lamborghini
Super Trofeo ChronographLamborghini is the dream of every car fans, and Blancpain is the world’s oldest watch brand. Combining them what will happen? Blancpain and Lamborghini held the Super Trofeo in this June and the first FIA GT Championship in the famous Adria Speedway in Italy. To celebrate the event, Blancpain launched a special Super Trofeo fly back Chronograph watch. The fly bake function symbolizes fast speed. It is just 300 limited edition watches.
On the black dial of BLANC1 / Super Trofeo fly back chronograph watch, the eye-catching red and white Arabic numeral markers correspond with the numbers of the 30 Gallardo LP560 – 4 super sports car in Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo race.

3. Audemars Piguet & Gstaad Classic
Gstaad Classic 2009Except for the race of Chariots, Gstaad Classic also has a pivotal position. Because vintage cars have more historical significance.
Audemars Piguet watch factory often participate in various sports. The Gstaad Classic was held in this September. As a partner of this event, Audemars Piguet released a Royal Oak Offshore Gstaad Classic 2009 limited edition watch.
Royal Oak Offshore Gstaad Classic 2009 limited edition watch was engraved “Gstaad Classic 2009″ on case back. Its owns AP caliber 2326/2840 self-winding movement, providing 38 hours power reserve.

Tips for Choosing a Luxurious Watch

One of the most important accessories is a luxury watch, if money permits of course. For a long time, luxury watches have been recognized as a symbol of a person’s success. Brands like Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, TAG Heuer, and others, seem to demand instant respect and admiration. Although the primary purpose of luxury watches is to tell the time, more and more of today’s styles offer wonderful, additional benefits. Luxury watches aren’t just functional, they are also a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. But we should know how to choose a luxurious watch first.

There are a number of different things you should take into mind before you go out and purchase a luxurious watch.
Fine Craft
For a top watch, rare materials and advanced technology can also increase its value. Except for the quality of gemstones, the craft is more important. Changeable opal, jade, coral and diamond jewelry watches, or painted dial with enamel, such as “The art of cloisonnéenameling of Patek Philippe ” . They are fine, rare, like arts.

Selection of Movement
The so-called watchmaking craft and technology is actually focus on the movement. The mechanical watch is definitely better than quartz watch. Because the movement of quartz watch comes from the IC circuit. It will be eliminated if works for a long time, while the mechanical watch will work about 100 years if it has been properly maintained.

Limited Edition
Everyone likes a unique limited edition watch. Because of its rarity, it is so precious. The limited edition watches usually have premium features, for example, the distinctive pictures, the high-tech materials, the special symbol meanings and so on. All oh this will make you be a different and prominence person.

Personality
As you are selecting this watch, you should also think about your personal style. In the case that you are getting this device for someone else, you will need to think about their personal style. It just goes without saying that the individual that you are will be reflected in what you wear.

Purpose
You should also consider the specific purpose of the watch. What do you need it for? Will you be wearing it in your office or are you going to be using it for special occasions? If you need something for a special day, then a BlancPain Leman Perpetual Calendar would be great.

Piaget Limelight Love Letter

piagetToday, I am going to introduce watch new model for you, too. The Christmas Day has just gone, but the Valentine’s Day is coming soon. So, today’s watch is related to love.

As the picture show, this is one of the Piaget Limelight Love Letter Secret watches. There are slight modifications to this design each year, but you get the idea. Pretty clever little number. The watch case is made out of 18k white gold and set with 130 brilliant cut diamonds to give it that sparkly look that no woman can resist. It is created with an envelope shaped case made of stainless steel. Just like a real envelope, you can also open and close this case that reveals the word “Love” when closed and “You” when opened. These words are embedded with diamond embellishments making this timepiece a luxurious watch. This is basically “I love you” jewelry. When you open the envelope, it will also reveal the black dial as shown above that holds the small seconds and minutes hands. This case is matched with a satin finished bracelet and an 18 carat whit gold clasp.

The allure of the watch is all in the message. Closed it says “Love,” followed by “You” when the watch is opened. The cursive script of the two worlds meld together nicely. The best part is that each time she need to check the time, she reads the message, “Love You.” Nothing expresses that statement better.

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