High Quality - Low Price | May 18, 2009 |
Think that high quality and low price are incompatible notions? Wrong you are. There are high quality products that do not cost much. Fake watches are ones of such products. Get to know more about fake watches - high quality watches that do not cost a treasure.
1. What is a fake watch?
A fake watch is an absolutely precise copy of the original watch. This implies that when comparing an original watch, for instance a watch by Cartier and a Cartier fake watch you will see no difference between these watches.
2. Are fake watches accurate?
Yes. Fake watches are not only beautifully designed. Fake watches feature high quality movements that provide absolute accuracy of the timepiece. With a fake watch you will never be late.
3. Are fake watches made of the same materials as original watches?
No. Sometimes materials coincide - when the original watch is made out of inexpensive material, for instance stainless steel. However, if the original watch is made out of expensive material, such as platinum or gold, if it includes gemstones, such as diamonds, the replica won't include the same materials. Fake watches are usually made out of stainless steel or some other high quality alloys. As well fake watches do not include gemstones, only gem imitations. Due to high quality materials fake watches do not look cheap at all, they look great!
4. Are fake watches water-resistant?
Yes, fake watches are waterproof, but they are not as water resistant as original watches. This implies that the owner of a fake watch must not dive with the timepiece. While original watches can be water resistant up to 300 meters, fake watches do not feature such a characteristic.
Cool Wrist Watches From Breguet | Mar 06, 2009 |
The brand Breguet is associated with most accurate, most complicated and most luxuriously designed wristwatches. Breguet is the brand that has been on the market for very long time. Wristwatches that were created by this famous company more than 200 years ago and those that are produced now are preferred by most demanding watch admirers from all around the world. Watch admirers from all countries of the world appreciate watches from Breguet for outstanding quality and most beautiful design. Watches from Breguet are really outstanding. These wrist watch models combine all the best old traditions of watch making as well as the latest achievements of modern technologies.
The watch maker who founded watch manufacturer Breguet was Abraham Louis Breguet, born on January,10 in 1747 in Nauchatel. Breguet's mother and father divorced when their son was a teenager and soon his mother married again. In 1762 Abraham Louis together with his step-father went to Paris to work at a watch company. In Paris Abraham learned secrets of horology and mathematics at a college. 1755 was the great year when Abraham Louis Breguet fulfilled his dream to launch a watch store where he sold his chronographs that were much welcomed by Paris watch admirers.
French revolution compelled Breguet to go to Switzerland where he, in partnership with watch makers from Geneva and La Valle de Joux launched a new watch manufacture. 1795 was the year when Breguet came back, established again his workshop and went on making impeccable watches for the most demanding watch admirers. In France Abraham Louis Breguet created
his own mechanism for ordinary wrist watches and wrist watch models with repeaters.
New Pierre DeRoche Majestic Models | Jul 02, 2008 |
Pierre DeRoche now offers its GrandCliff Ice in a diamond-set version. The timepiece belonging to a new era reveals supreme elegance and high level of technical sophistication. The bezel of the elegant timepiece features 64 delicately set diamonds. Having created the diamond version of the GrandCliff, Pierre DeRoche wanted to pay tribute first of all to every woman, and second, to exceptional watchmakers.
Pierre DeRoche GrandCliff has been subjected to a significant change of personality with the silvered version presented on a white crocodile strap. The GrandCliff Ice was unveiled in February 2007 as a unisex model Now the Joux Valley watchmaker has fulfilled the dream of feminizing the model.
Pierre DeRoche has developed a jewelry version of the GrandCliff Ice. The timepiece of rare quality is distinctively marked by a touch of luxury, being dressed with 64 diamonds (weighing 1.28 carat). The model has incorporated a Dubois Depraz movement and an open-worked, engraved rotor. It is equipped with a retrograde chronograph and large date.
Pierre DeRoche GrandCliff GMT Power Reserve reveals the originality based upon expertise and a contemporary design. The timepiece was initially presented at Baselworld 2007. It provides a multiple time-reading with a display that combines a second time zone and a power reserve. The GMT Power Reserve will surely deeply impress everyone who sees it. The unique dial of the watch offers different counters, having no less than five hands at its center.
Pierre DeRoche masters the art of watchmaking relevant to such grand masters as Marcel Depraz, founder of the notable Dubois-Depraz workshop. He became one of the first highly skilled watch craftsmen in the history of horology. Today his tradition is faithfully maintained by his great-grandson Pierre Dubois, the founder and CEO of Pierre DeRoche. The family tradition legacy is inherited by all the models of the young watch brand, having greatly impacted the SplitRock and GrandCliff collections since the time they were launched.
Luminous Marvels by Audemars Piguet | Jun 20, 2008 |
Perfect Balance
The Millenary baguette-cut diamonds collection reveals a majestic pair of timepieces created for him and her. The timekeeping companions feature the Millenary signature oval case, embellished with radiant clothing. Based on a perfect balance between the art of jewelry and watch-making, the Audemars Piguet watches are powered by a mechanical self-winding movement.Noblest Tasks of a Master-Jeweler
The art of gem-setting represents one of the noblest tasks of a master-jeweler as he is responsible to find out the best way to highlight a precious stone's qualities. Audemars Piguet jewelers wanted to give the impression that the watches from the Millenary baguette-cut diamonds collection are literally carved in diamond. As the very first step, the master-jewelers of Le Brassus select only the purest colorless diamonds. Then, the lapidaries craft the baguette cut in order to achieve the proportions providing an ideal reflection of the light and perfect brilliance. Having finished with the polishing, they have to make sure that the stones lack any undesirable stripes or streaks.Invisible Setting
Closed setting implies pushing back metal all around the stone, while claw setting means tiny claws holding the gemstone to the piece of jewelry. Invisible setting, most sophisticated of all, completely releases the stone from the metal. The diamonds are set side by side, and you will notice no metal showing through. This technique implies meticulous preparation of the gemstones. First, it is necessary to hollow two grooves in the lower part of the gemstone, also called the lower girdle facet. The grooves are used to press the stone into its recess, snuggled right up against the neighboring stone, with no even the tiniest gold-glimmer in sight. The invisible-set pave motif on the dial has been created due to the know-how of the most experienced artisans and specialists. The surface no thicker than 1.2 mm is adorned with 149 stones for the ladies' version and 166 stones for the men's one. The creators of the timepieces have successfully united a mother-of-pearl zone and a diamond-set zone of different sizes, having come up with the dial characterized by a dynamic appearance and creating an off-centered effect. The dial of the ladies' watches reveals the row of diamonds that gradually narrows getting closer to the dial center. As for the men's watches, the jewelers have opted for larger stones, while carefully maintaining the finesse of the dial. The dial of the Millenary baguette-cut diamonds has been designed with each stone corresponding to a specific dimension and cut to size. To guarantee the operation accuracy, each of the stones is made according to the detailed plans born upon close cooperation between the R&D department and the gem-setting workshop. The stones are cut to within 1/100th of a millimeter while applying state-of-the-art technologies. To make the stones for only one dial, a full month's work is required. The invisible gem-setting technique extends over the case of the Millenary baguette-cut diamonds, including the case-band. The Audemars Piguet specialists have required the utmost of their skills to develop and patent an exclusive cut able to follow the curving shape of the flanks. The table of these diamonds is a little convex. Large gem-stones were selected and then cut and polished in order to create a slightly rounded surface. The girdle and the upper girdle facet are really thin, so the gem-setters require all their dexterity to make the material of the metal setting not visible through. As a result, the watches from the Millenary baguette-cut diamonds collection demonstrate an invisible setting clinging firmly to the curve of the timepieces' case-band.Hugo Boss - Remarkable Success in Watchmaking | Feb 12, 2008 |
Hugo Boss is not simply one brand. It rather represents several collections to be designed as different 'brands':
- Boss Black - the most classic and purest timekeeping creations;
- Orange - the most 'vintage' timepieces;
- Hugo - haute couture timepieces;
- Boss Green - sports line of watches, mainly oriented towards golf.
In the period of 1996- 2004, the Hugo Boss license had belonged to 'Tempus Concept', then it was taken over by the MGI Luxury Group (also known as Movado). Following a year of transition, the group successfully re-launched the Hugo Boss watch brand at BaselWorld 2006, having concentrated on creating the specific universe of the Hugo Boss fashion brand.
Boss Black became the first Hugo Boss watch collection. It was followed by Boss Orange (2008). The introduction of the Hugo line is planned for 2009, to be followed by Boss Green.
The MGI Group has completely re-worked the brand's distribution network. Its headquarters are located in La Chaux-de-Fonds, while the subsidiaries are in Canada, the USA, and Hong Kong. The brand has also established offices in Japan, Miami (handling all of South America), and Singapore (handling all of Southeast Asia). Besides these, Hugo Boss has distributors in Europe, handled directly from Switzerland.
When the Group acquired the license from Tempus Concept, Hugo Boss annually produced about 100,000 watches that were distributed in 40 countries via 3,000 points of sale. At present day, the brand produces approximately 300,000 watches that are distributed through 2,500 sales points in 55 countries of the world.
The increase in the number of timepieces produced has been reached through reducing the average price of Hugo Boss watches that became possible due to strategic policies and certain synergies within the MGI Group.
The MGI Group holds a few highly successful Swiss brands -Movado, Ebel, and Concord, and the licensed brands - Coach, Tommy Hillfiger, Hugo Boss, Juicy Couture and Lacoste. With the latter brands, Hugo Boss shares the back office , implying financial matters and the supply chain, managed from Hong Kong. Distribution of Hugo Boss watches is totally independent.
According to Xavier Gauderlot, General Manager of the Hugo Boss license, the brand's positioning in the 'higher fashion segment' greatly contributes to the remarkable success of the brand. The company is not afraid to admit its watches are produced in China - has no intention to benefit from the 'Swiss Made' label.
There are also some more important factors explaining the brand's success:
- strength of the Hugo Boss name and its fashion universe;
- power of the Movado Group;
- smart marketing policies;
- a dynamic distribution network;
- diversity of timepieces (about 200 models);
- new models introduced three times per year,
- the intelligence of the watch designs.
As for the design, Hugo Boss is striving for both quality and beauty to be reflected in every detail. The supreme elegance of the design, the meticulous attention to detail - dial and hour markers, crown, horns, clasps, - and perfect finishing all contribute to the creation of a quality timepiece. The Hugo Boss entry level collection, Boss Black, comprises timepieces characterized by pure and classic lines. They are available in black, silver, and grey versions.
Besides distinctively masculine Boss Black watch models, you will discover some slightly more originally designed and lively pieces with nice ladies' models.
As for Boss Orange, it demonstrates a much more unconventional and effective approach to watch designing. Created in vintage spirit, the line comprises a series of timepieces, destined for 'fashion victims', with styling inherited from the 1930s-1940s. The models are available in silver plated steel, made to seem 'old' with additional touches of copper, and dials crafted as quite 'used' the same way as a pair of old and torn jeans.
Vivienne Westwood - Accessories from "Punk Grandma" | Jan 18, 2008 |
Fashion look without accessories is the same thing as a head without thoughts: empty and inert, agree?
Accessories by Vivienne Westwood are a powerful mixture of luxury, punk fashion and traditional British quality.
Have a look at the most interesting masterpieces of the global fashion icon she offers for this season.
Leather and bones for ladies
Leather accessories by Vivienne Westwood are rather outrageous. Girls with ambitions can choose a huge casual bag or non-standard retro bag. Vivienne chose black and red leather and decorated them with her famous logo. Vivienne creates for elegant ladies as well. These are very refined models made of leather and textile with Vivienne Westwood's print that has become a fashion trend as well as luxury leather bags with stylish hands and cute charms. The designer also offers textile bags made of tartan. There Vivienne Westwood's originality is expressed only in combinations of colors; punk pins with charms are made in shape of hearts, shoes, and skeletons. If you have already bought a bag from Vivienne, choose a pair of gloves in match. They are feminine yet a little bit aggressive. The best alternative to natural leather can only be Swarovski crystals. There are a lot of very cute jewelry created by Vivienne Westwood where she uses these gorgeous jewels. There are also very fashionable nowadays jewelry pieces made as Gothic skeletons and skulls. They are also set with magic Swarovski stones.Westwood's fashion for boys
The designer created a very unusual collection of bags for men. Travel bags combine check prints with impeccable brown leather. They look very stylish but are great even for serious guys who do not like fashion experiments. There are also great ties with straps and checks in Vivienne Westwood collection for men. They go in set with funny skulls.New Dazzling Watch from Ebel | Dec 29, 2007 |
The Haute Joaillerie Caipirinha lady's watch is a really dazzling timekeeping creation from Ebel. The cheerfully designed timepiece is destined to become the bright embodiment of the spirit maintained by the Ebel Brasilia line initially presented by the brand to the horology world in 2006.
You most probably wonder how Ebel came up with such an exotic name of the Caipirinha watch/ actually, the name of the timepiece has been suggested by the Brazilian national cocktail.
The Caipirinha watch is created to reflect life happiness. The designers of the timepiece have been inspired by the Brazilian land with its wide-open spaces, amazing beauties of the nature and cosmopolitan appeal all mixed with a colorful and celebratory life philosophy.
The distinctively optimistic personality of the Caipirinha is accentuated by bright color touches that are united by the diversity and eye-catching combination of the gemstones.
The precious gems sparkle on both the case and the dial. The case of the watch is crafted in 18K-750 polished white-gold. The timepiece will deeply touch your imagination by its brilliant-cut diamonds, blue and pink sapphires, yellow citrines, blue topazes, and green tsavorites. The baton-shaped hands of the watch are provided with Superluminova coating for supreme readability. The watch seems to be an integral part of carnival time in Rio de Janeiro and its cheerful atmosphere. It reveals festive and light-hearted shades of Latin America.
The majestic Ebel watch embraces the wrist with an elegant black fabric strap equipped with white-gold folding clasp to match the case. The timepiece is powered by reliable automatic movement. It is water-resistance to 5 atm. The case back of the Caipirinha sports specific Brasilia engraving.
The Haute Joaillerie Caipirinha represents an exotic interpretation of the Brasilia theme. It is created to please self-confident female personalities who are bold enough to add even more vivid colors into the life!
Piaget Creations Sparkle at Marchesa's Fashion Show | Nov 15, 2007 |
Piaget joined efforts with Marchesa for the one-of-a-kind fashion designer's Spring 2008 presentation that took place at the Chelsea Art Museum in New York City. The event attracted a lot of fashion insiders, editors, and stars, with actresses Naomi Watts and Anne Hathaway among many others.
Designers Keren Craig and Georgina Chapman formed a collection of simple Piaget bangles and rings as a fine addition to their apparel collection. The guests could admire Piaget's 'Miss Protocole' black and diamond watch strap featured on the wrist as an evening bracelet. The designers also selected three Piaget 'Possession' white gold and diamond bangles, a yellow gold diamond ring, and a black sapphire diamond band. All jewelry items presented at the event are available at Piaget boutiques worldwide.
Miss Protocole watch serves as a perfect reflection of the continuous evolution of the Piaget collection. The timepiece is special for its modern and contemporary case symbolizing the spirit of our times. The distinctively new dials and jewelery versions are sure to rejuvenate the range with a new stream of energy. Piaget Miss Protocole is both fashionable and refined, easily adapted for every season.
Caught by a flow of inspiration by Haute Couture, the embroidery of a majestic evening dress is traced out over the skin in the most refined way as if to clothe a lady in diamonds. A fascinating arabesque may be compared to a ribbon gliding over the dial and case of the Piaget Miss Protocole watch. In a graphic version of a firework display, the mysterious timepiece shows the time only at its owner's desire. The timepiece will give you an impression of stylised diamond stars glittering in a midnight-black night sky.
The Most Beautiful Diamond in the World to Offer for Sale for 15,000,000 Dollars | Oct 03, 2007 |
Usually diamonds often change their owners. But a precious stone sale becomes a very important news only when the jewel is worth it.
Sotheby's auction representatives' have announced the event that cannot be missed by real precious stones connoisseurs.
One of the biggest and certainly the most beautiful diamond in the world will be on Sotheby's sale under the name Magnificent Jewels. The auction starts November, 14 in Geneva.
Specialists think such a giant of 84 carats total weight can reach 15,000,000 dollars price due to its amazing characteristics.
The precious stone has not been named yet but the lucky one who will buy it will have a great opportunity to name it after his beloved one. Or named it after himself, why not?
There is no doubt it is worth it because as the experts have defined it is a colorless, amazingly pure and perfect stone.
One of Sotheby's workers, who has worked in the company for 32 years, admits he has never seen such a beautiful diamond before.
So it is very interesting who will become such a miracle's owner. But you know there is a chance nobody will buy it because of its crazy expensive price.
The same story happened once to the biggest diamond in the world. Nobody gave for the diamond which weight was 103,83 carats more than 8 million dollars but the huge diamond owners wanted to sell it at least for 11 million.
The present diamond costs much more and this fact attracts attention of not only auction organizers and participants, but ordinary people who are not going to buy any diamond as well.
So we have to be patient and we will find out the truth soon. On the other hand it would be better to donate such a sum of money for charity. Just imagine what a number of people in need it would be possible to feed and to dress for such an amount of money! Of course tastes differ. And everybody has his/her own life values. But probably it is worth following Columbian pop princess Shakira's example who recently donated 40 million dollars to help Peru and Nicaragua victims of natural disasters and 5 million dollars to children in need educational programs.
Love Jewelry | Sep 11, 2007 |
It is impossible to recollect when in the history jewelry pieces were not popular. Just imagine - diamond necklaces, earrings and bracelets were widely used by ancient civilizations. As for us modern people we just can't imagine our life without them.
But on the the other hand nowadays there aren't many jewelry companies which create real jewelry masterpieces. One of such unique companies is American company John Hardy. It is difficult not to admire its fairy-tale pieces especially if they say about the company's love collection called Cinta.
From Indonesian word Cinta means Love. And you know when you see this amazing collection of haute joaillerie you really experience a very deep feeling. But when you think whom that love is destined to, you realize: to the world. All the pieces from the collection are made not only from diamonds but in majority of cases from semi-precious stones.
Dress me in blue fire - this way a small masterpiece from the collection is called. It is made of cockle-shell. This refined and fragile item is covered with 18 K white gold and set with cognac colored diamonds,ijolits and topazes. It is really gorgeous. Very touching, very luxurious, and slightly ethnic - namely these qualities its creator tried to show us.
You have to know that John Hardy workshop is situated in Bali island. Probably this is the reason all his jewels are special not only by their beauty but by a very unique and mysterious palette.
John Hardy is one of the most unusual jewelers of today who has a unique ability to inhale life into his pieces. His original jewels are hand made and when you look at them you can feel Asian spirit and tropic jungles atmosphere.
I don't know what about you but as for me I've fallen in love with John Hardy gorgeous masterpieces. I am certain that they are able to change this world for the better.
