Wrist Watches Compass

At this year’s Basel watch fair, Oris launched a new AquisRelief calendar watch. This new model is a new wristwatch created by Oris and the wild adventure swimmer ErnstBromeis to jointly promote water conservation. Ernst and photographer MauriceHaas brought the OrisAquisRelief calendar watch to Lake Baikal in preparation for his ‘Blue Miracle’ swimming event in 2019. This new timepiece has the classic design and excellent performance of the OrisAquis diving watch, bringing us a different underwater story. (Watch model number: 0173377304153-0752411EB)

  The watch is inspired by the color and feel of the water. The gray dial is reminiscent of the stormy sea, the silver-white scale, like crystal water droplets, shines the light of life. Oris, in its own way, uses water as inspiration, reminding us to value and protect water resources.

Watch real shot

  The shape of the new watch follows the classic design of the Oris diver’s watch. The 43.5 mm diameter case is made of stainless steel and the sides are brushed. The bezel is equipped with a unidirectional rotating diving bezel, which is water-resistant to 300 meters.

  The stainless steel screw-in crown protects the inside of the watch. The crown is engraved with the Oris name ‘Oris’. The non-slip texture design surrounds it, making it easy to grip and not slippery.

  The gray disk is inspired by the stormy sea surface, and is decorated with solar radiation patterns, which can show a gradual effect in different light. With silver-white scale, the scale and hands are covered with Super-LumiNova®, which is convenient for reading time in the dark. The second hand is specially designed to be red, reminding us of the importance of protecting water. A date display window at 6 o’clock adds practical functions.

  The watch has a variety of different straps to choose from, including stainless steel straps, tape and belts, you can choose according to your preference.

  The movement is equipped with a Swiss-made self-winding mechanical movement, which provides the watch with a central hours, minutes and seconds display and calendar function. The power reserve is 38 hours.

  Oris’ new AquisRelief calendar watch is priced at 14,800 yuan for steel straps and RMB 13,200 for other strap models. Oris’s new product this year continues the classic design of diving watches, but its significance also needs our attention to remind us to protect water resources.

  The above is the latest cutting-edge information of the 2019 Basel International Watch and Jewellery Show brought by the Watch House. Next, we will provide more and more exciting exhibition reports, so stay tuned.

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Last year was an exciting year for IWC fans. The 75th anniversary of the iconic Portuguese collection launched a number of new Portuguese watches, making many improvements in technology and aesthetics. And equipped with new features. The self-produced 52000 series movement developed by the brand is also fully equipped in the models of the new Portuguese watch series.

   IWC has never had an annual calendar watch, and the introduction of this watch has made up for the gap between IWC and the simple date display. The movement is the latest Cal.52850 self-developed movement developed by IWC. It is equipped with two barrels, which can provide a 7-day power reserve on the winding chain. The annual calendar itself is also a very practical and super cost-effective function.

   This new calendar model (model: IW503504) is equipped with a 18K red gold case with a diameter of 44.2 mm and a silver-plated dial. There are three independent semi-circular windows above the dial to display the month, date, and week, respectively, and its switching mechanism has automatically taken into account the different days of each month. Unlike the perpetual calendar, the calendar does not consider the number of days in February or the impact of leap years. Therefore, it needs to be manually adjusted at the end of February every year. It is simple and convenient to adjust the crown.

   Double-sided anti-reflective domed sapphire glass with silver-plated dial. The design of the small three-hands, the power reserve slot at 3 o’clock displays the red gold small hands, and the red gold small seconds hand at the small seconds at 9 o’clock. Foreign aid track-type minute scale and Arabic numeral hour display. The layout is neat and easy to read the date and time.

   The display design of the annual calendar is concise and neat. Three independent semi-circular windows display the month, date, and week, respectively, and are set between the scales of 11:00 to 1:00.

   18K red gold screw-in gear crown, Portuguese series’ consistent crown shape, the top of the crown is engraved with the brand’s English logo.

   The black crocodile leather strap is neatly textured, and the black hand-stitched stitching is even more delicate. The red gold folding buckle is easy to wear, and the brushed buckle handles and is engraved with the IWC brand logo.

   The thickness of the side is 15.30 millimeters. It is moderate to wear the IWC. The grooved bezel and the side of the case are brushed to maintain the Portuguese style.

   The lugs also continue the IWC’s usual style, with natural radians, polished and polished on the front.

   The sapphire is transparent, and the exquisite movement is clear at a glance. Equipped with a new Cal.52850 self-winding movement, no-adjustment Glucydur® balance balance, fine adjustment screws and Breguet balance springs on the rim of the balance, and 18K gold badge on the rotor. The movement is equipped with two barrels to provide more torque to drive three display discs. In addition, after winding, the dual barrel can provide enough energy for the watch’s power reserve for up to seven days.
   The adjustment of the annual calendar function only needs to be adjusted through the crown. The hour wheel in the movement pushes the date advance wheel. The date advance wheel has two different advancement pointers, one of which is responsible for advancing the date and month, and the other is for displaying the week. Whenever it is midnight, the date can be converted with the help of the upper pointer. The month display and the setting wheel for adjusting the length of the month are controlled by two pins in the date display. The first pin on the display dial advances the setting wheel by one revolution. A stylus on the pusher lever uses a deeper cutout on the setting wheel to identify the 30-day month, setting a longer switching route for it. In this way, the double conversion of the date can be achieved the next day through the push rod.

In summary: this annual calendar watch is also a watch of historical significance for IWC. The annual calendar function is very practical, and it is very convenient and simple to adjust it by a single crown. I believe that the price will also be reasonable after listing and the cost performance is very high. The simple and neat dial design is elegant and beautiful, suitable for any occasion.

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I believe that the previous editors of Watch House have let everyone appreciate the charm of Patek Philippe’s Shanghai source mansion, not only a collection of Patek Philippe’s masterpieces, but also a place for table friends to communicate and learn. And in Geneva, there is also such a luxurious private club, this is the Patek Philippe Geneva salon-a private watch club of top watches.的 Top clubs for masterpieces of perfect watchmaking
Walk into this 6-story building and you will encounter many ‘surprises’. As the birthplace of Patek Philippe, this building has been listed in the Swiss National Protected Buildings Catalogue. Every tiny architectural detail and design conveys respect for Patek Philippe’s horological art that perfectly blends ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology, as well as its deep respect for tradition and innovation, and its environmental atmosphere makes you feel excited. The new exhibition halls on the ground floor and the second floor have been expanded on the original foundation and are quite spacious; the historic “Napoleon III Salon” has been carefully restored as it was; further up are some rooms of different sizes and styles for holding exhibitions or other activity. You can also enjoy beautiful views of Lake Geneva and the surrounding area from these rooms. The main store’s entrance is located on the side of Rhone Street, where five glass display windows display Patek Philippe’s latest models. The glass windows are cleverly decorated with the theme of the Grand Theatre in Geneva, highlighting the cultural cooperation between Patek Philippe and this famous theater.
The icing on the cake for the grand unveiling ceremony was the exhibitions that will be held on the fourth and fifth floors of the salon from November 20, 2006 to February 3, 2007, showing 160 Lake Geneva landscape paintings created between 1880-1950. These carefully selected paintings reflect the personal preferences of Mr. Philip Stern, the president of Patek Philippe. The theme of the exhibition is ‘Tableaux du Léman’ and is open to the public from Monday to Thursday, Saturday and Saturday from 2 to 5 pm. The redesign of the Patek Philippe showroom was commissioned by a team of world-renowned experts, including the chief set designer and permanent assistant of a famous choreographer, an expert processing leather products from Cordoba, Spain, and a former Versailles Relic restoration expert for crystal chandelier restoration work. Patek Philippe even invited Daniel André, a well-known perfume master in Geneva who graduated from the Givaudan Perfume Academy, to ask him to create a unique perfume sprayed throughout the building as a unique feeling symbol, showing the extraordinaryness of Patek Philippe.
Important historical dates of the Patek Philippe Building
In 1853, Patek Philippe settled in this ancient building that now houses a new showroom. Since its founding in 1839, Patek Philippe has achieved great success in 14 years and has had to relocate from Quai de Bergues to the other side of Rhone Avenue. However, the continuous development of the company caused General Jisang’s Lakeside Avenue (then called Grand-Quai Lakeside Avenue) to run out of space quickly. In order to adapt to the development plan, the company bought the current building (1891) and commissioned Jacques Elisée-Goss to design the new building into a building that combines a salon and a watchmaking workshop. The famous designer has previously completed two classic designs: Hotel National (built in 1875, now known as Palais Wilson) and the Grand Theatre (1876). Mr. Elisée-Goss convinced company management to agree to completely renovate the building and equip it with the latest products. Therefore, when the renovation project was completed in 1892, the 1,200-square-meter building was equipped with many revolutionary equipment at the time, such as a hydropower system and a central heating system that could control the temperature of each room. In 1908, another floor was added and an accurate electronic timepiece was installed on the front of the building. This clock is directly connected to the central controller that synchronously controls other public clocks throughout the city. A series of extensions were carried out between 1935 and 1950, which completely occupied the green space between the two wings of the building on Rue du Rhône and Grand-Quai lakefront avenue. Despite all these efforts, the problem of the scarcity of space was still very difficult, so that in 1964 Patek Philippe’s manufacturing department had to move to a new building in the Jonction district of Geneva.
By this time, there were administrative staff, customer service departments, and several studios working in metal processing and gem setting, movement casing, and ancient watch restoration in the headquarters building. The sales area (the Patek Philippe Salon) is located on the first floor and the entrance is on the street of Rhone. In 1971, this part was completely renovated, and there have been several alterations and renovations since then. Until 2003, the company decided to completely rebuild the entire building. At the same time, since 1996, all production departments have been relocated to Plan-les-Ouates outside Geneva, and other antique clocks, historical relics and archival materials are kept at the Patek Philippe Museum on Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers, in Plainpalais, Geneva. In 2004, the salon was temporarily moved to Place Longemalle 1 and the renovation project was fully started.
     At this point, the Patek Philippe Geneva Salon is also introduced here. The article is as good as seeing it. There are still more than ten days before the 2013 Geneva Watch Fair (2013SIHH) on January 16th. Interested friends can participate. After the Geneva watch exhibition, it is a good idea to get a glimpse of the charm of Patek Philippe Salon.

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Seiko Seiko Watch India Branch was recently formally established in Mumbai, Mumbai. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by Mr. Shinji Hattori, President and CEO of Seiko Group.
The Seiko watch brand has a long-standing reputation in India and its service center has been operating for a long time. The establishment of the Indian branch of the Seiko Group this time is the first time that it has fully invested in India.
This new company will bring the latest collections of Seiko Group to the Indian market. In addition, Seiko Group will also use this branch to realize major investments in market operations and after-sales services aimed at vigorously expanding the retail industry. .

Mr. Shinji Hattori, President and CEO of Seiko Group, Mumbai, India
At the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Hattori said:
‘The establishment of a new Indian company is a milestone for Seiko. This land of India has contributed significantly to the development of the world, and it is our honor to offer the best products to it. We will provide high-quality services in return for India People. Our goal is to meet the needs of the sophisticated customers in this mature market. ‘

Left: Mr. Atsushi Kaneko, General Manager of Seiko Watch India
 Right: Mr. Shinji Hattori, President and CEO of Seiko Group
Seiko Watch India is located in Bangalore. It has begun to build a new retail network and plans to open a flagship store next year in India’s most prestigious business district to showcase Seiko’s classic product lines such as Spring Drive Moon phase profit and loss watch. There are a total of 110 items in the store, with prices ranging from INR 6,700 to INR 170,000. Mr. Atsushi Kaneko, President of Seiko Watch India Division, stated the company’s mission: ‘Our goal is to establish a solid and long-term cooperation with major Indian retailers to provide discerning customers with a good international reputation. Image of the timing boutique. ‘
Source: Seiko Watch Corporation
www.seikowatches.com
 

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Athens watch pays high tribute to the petroleum industry with the latest member of the classic series-‘Baihai Oilfield Three Questions Timepiece’.
   The ‘Baihai Oilfield Minute Repeater Watch’ is crafted with enamel filling and gold carving: not only when the offshore oil rig is used to extract oil, it is dedicated to digging hidden deep in the ocean floor and belongs to the ‘black gold’ scenario of world assets. Presentation; and from the angle of looking up, vividly depicting the dazzling light of the sea water under the refraction of the sun when the marine folding arm of the rig rises from the black sea. Between the rough sea and the sky reflecting the setting sun, the delicate and exquisite structure of the oil rig can be seen at a glance. In the distance, another oil rig can be seen working diligently.
   The world-renowned Swiss Athenian watch with mechanical watches, the rest of the sound of the spring is always memorable. The complicated timepiece is not only the most difficult watch to make, but also a highly respected model for professional watchmaking and watch enthusiasts. The three offshore folding arms on the dial of the ‘Baihai Oilfield Minute Repeater’ are all mobile devices made of 18K gold. When the minute repeater function is activated, the marine folding arms of the drilling platform will follow the time. The spring sound of the spring moves synchronously, and it has audible instructions for telling the time, time and minute.
   The technique of filling enamel is a rare technique. The ‘Best Questions and Answers to the Time in Beihai Oilfield’ is the best example of this ancient art. The technique of filling enamel was first introduced in the 12th century, and today only a handful of artisans specialize in making. First of all, the enamel filling process requires the engraver to complete the design on the gold dial chassis to accurately sculpt a three-dimensional 3D pattern. Next, ask the enamel craftsman to fill in enamel blocks of different colors. After polishing the surface, the sculptor will carve all the metal dividers to perfection, bringing out the visual effect of the enamel process on paper.
   The rose gold dial with small and simple black hour markers and streamlined hour and minute hands are designed to highlight the highlight of the center of the dial-a magnificent view of the enamel oil table.
   The Swiss watch ‘Baihai Oilfield Minute Repeater’ is the representative of the extreme craftsmanship of high-end complex watches. It is created by combining ancient traditional skills and advanced watchmaking technology, and presents it to the oil industry with its distinguished and unique attitude. Highest respect.

Model 736-61 / E2-OIL
Limited to 18 pieces
Movement: UN-73 movement
Power reserve: about 36 hours
Winding method: manual winding
Function: Minute repeater, time, time, minute, automatic time alarm device, mobile device
Case: 18K rose gold
Diameter: 42 mm
Water resistance: 30 meters
Surface: Three 18K gold movable devices on the surface of the filled enamel
Table mirror: anti-glare anti-wear sapphire crystal
Case back: Sapphire crystal, screwed
Crown: Waterproof crown
Strap: Alligator leather strap with folding clasp
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Time has thousands of gestures: mysterious, vivid, naughty, and unexpectedly like a woman, every ‘reading’ has a different harvest, changing rapidly and always unexpected. Harry Winston’s newly-designed haute jewellery series is designed to explore these wonderful moments: like charming red ‘confidants’ embellished with matching women but never taking the limelight at night, they decorate charming smiles and show time in a delicate and romantic way At the same time do not forget to release the mysterious atmosphere under the diamond shell.

HARRY WINSTON RENDEZ-VOUS
    Once upon a time, two people in love met secretly, and only time was an invisible witness of this love. This ‘mysterious’ watch pays tribute to the brand’s unparalleled jewelry processing skills. On one side is an elegant ‘climbing vine’ and on the other is a beautifully shining river of gems. The former is a contemporary interpretation of Harry Winston’s signature Cluster setting technique, which creates a three-dimensional effect of the gem. The center spine of the watch is inlaid with pear-shaped diamonds, and two rows of pear-shaped bright-cut diamonds on the left and right sides make the watch lively and dynamic, meandering and elegant. Opposite it is a sparkling river of bright-cut diamonds of different sizes, harmonious and smooth. All lines are delicately juxtaposed to form the perfect impeccable curve. The arrangement of two different rhythms is destined to meet unexpectedly. Once the switch is turned on, this seductive subtle game ends with a passionate embrace. All their intimate encounters are witnessed by the time hidden under the rotating watch case decorated with pear-shaped diamonds. The pavé diamond dial seems to illuminate a romantic intimate encounter and seal it there forever ⋯⋯

Table parameters:
Case: Platinum Category: Fashion / Design
Strap: Metal Dimensions:-
Buckle:-Thickness:-
Whether to inlaid gems: Yes, watch body, surface, strap Water resistance: 30 meters
Movement: Quartz
Function: Hour and minute display
Reference sequence: 535 / LQPP.D / D / 01 Series: Harry Winston The Ultimate Collection ™
Year of Manufacture: 2011 Limited Edition
Price: $ 2’163’000

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Admiral Longines 24-hour (second time zone) chronograph
42 mm stainless steel case, automatic winding movement L686 (ETA Valjoux 7754)
Features: Big red 24-hour arrow-shaped GMT hand with 24-hour scale on the inner edge of the bezel
Adjustment method: crown adjustment GMT pointer
     The function of the watch, in other words, is nothing more than that. Manufacturers launch new products every year, while discontinuing outdated products, all kinds of patterns can be seen on the face. The long chapter was exhausted, but he was undecided, as if it were not ‘the cup of tea of ​​his own.’
     In fact, as long as it is clear which features are most needed, the watch is not so difficult to choose. I do n’t see him. In today’s waiting halls, there are a lot of people buried in iPads. Everyone is enjoying it, and no one feels that there is anything wrong with the same thing. It is not difficult to draw the three necessary conditions for the so-called killer application, namely convenience, practicality and popularity. It is based on these three points that watch consumers will be divided into: some people only wear automatic watches, some people love the simple version of the junior calendar, some people go out and do not leave their perpetual calendar. However, from the perspective of compatibility, GMT watches are recognized as a killer application.
     That’s what GMT watches want. Ordinary mechanical watches, under normal operating conditions, we cannot adjust them, at most they are wound, otherwise it will affect the normal running time of the watch. GMT watches do not have this concern. Users can play according to their own wishes without changing the time in the main time zone. The entry-level GMT model, the adjustment of the off-site time and the main time zone are all realized through the 3-point crown. For more high-end models, the adjustment of the off-site is independent of the crown. This adjustment has profound meaning. Earlier human beings realized the independence of hands and feet. They started with grasping tools and finally grasped the fate of human beings.

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Case: The case of a diving watch is generally relatively thick. The case and lugs are integrally formed from a single piece of metal, rather than assembled from multiple parts. In terms of design, it is relatively simple, and there are few complex geometric figures or multi-faceted designs. In the past, most diving watches were stainless steel cases. In recent years, titanium and ceramic materials have become popular, which has become a major attraction of diving watches.
    Dial: The design of the dial and needle of the diving watch also needs to be concise and reduce unnecessary functions. At the same time, the shape of the hands and scales must be as conspicuous as possible, and a set of special-shaped hands such as Mercedes-Benz hands, arrow hands, and geometry have gradually formed Unique dial design routine consisting of graphic time scales. In order to enhance the watch’s underwater and dark environment, many dive watches use a black dial to contrast the fluorescent coating.
    Table mirrors: Diving watches generally use thicker mirrors to increase their pressure resistance. Arched mirrors used to be standard on early dive watches, especially some of the Navy’s heritage dive watch series, such as the Blancpain 50 that had been equipped with the French diving unit and the Panerai that had been equipped with the Italian Navy. Nowadays, whether the watch lens has a strong protrusion is no longer a key factor determining the performance of a diving watch, it can only be regarded as a retro design element and a brand of the times.
    Bezel: The bezel of the diving watch is mostly a unidirectional rotating bezel with a fluorescent scale, which can help the diver to record the remaining oxygen in a countdown manner. Just turn the bezel counterclockwise to turn on the countdown function. When the bezel returns to its original position, it means that the oxygen is depleted. Before that, you should dive in for ventilation. The bezel of some diving watches is made of curved sapphire crystal glass and metal, such as Blancpain 50 search. Also made of high-tech ceramics, such as Rolex Submariner and Chanel’s J12 Marine.
    Crown: The diving watch basically uses a screw-in crown with excellent water resistance and a thick shoulder to prevent touching the crown and misoperation during exercise.

Strap: Diving watches mostly use stainless steel or rubber straps with folding safety clasps. There are also more retro canvas-like fiber straps and pin buckle designs.

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On July 31, the Panerai boutique of the Italian high-end watch manufacturer was officially opened in Nanjing. The new store is located in the second phase of Nanjing Deji Plaza. (Jean-Sebastien Gerondeau), Huang Junyi, General Manager of Panerai China, Nanjing Deji Shopping Center and the top of the European Square attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. It is understood that the new store is the sixth store in China after the Hang Lung Plaza in Shanghai, the Shanghai IFC Center, Nanjing West Road in Shanghai, Beijing Intime and the Hang Lung Store in Shenyang.

 Panerai Asia Pacific MD-Mr Geroudeau’s Portrait

 ‘The reason why Nanjing was chosen was because of its extremely rich and distant historical and cultural heritage, and its strong influence covering the entire Jiangsu Province, it has become a deeply cultivated land with significant growth in the international luxury market. With the brand-new debut in the region, we look forward to working more closely with our business partners while deepening our connections with Panerai enthusiasts, ‘said Wang Shaoqian.

 At the same time, the first atrium of Deji exhibited the ‘Panarai 2013 New Series Exhibition’, which was open to the public from July 31 to August 4. The exhibition aims to give local watch enthusiasts a chance to fully appreciate Panerai’s new 2013 watch collection. In addition to new products, Panerai has also specially joined the P.2000 series of classic watches equipped with the highest performance of its own movement family, showing the extraordinary Swiss watchmaking technology combined with unique Italian design extraordinary achievements.

 The shopping mall where Panerai Hydeki Plaza stores are located is located in Nanjing’s Xinjiekou, known as the ‘China’s No. 1 Commercial District’. The Panerai store is approximately 50 square meters in size and aims to provide watch collectors and customers with a unique shopping experience immersed in the world of Panerai. The store showcases a simple and classic Italian design style, with clean lines and simple decoration, and uses glass panels and glass curtain walls to highlight the brightness and transparency of the store. The materials used are carefully selected and inspired by the history and traditions of this Florence brand: Gold Calacatta marble from Tuscany, and grey with Venetian characteristics Mud wall. The teak wall is based on the curvilinear shape of the waves, with beautiful radians, highlighting the close connection between the brand and the ocean, and tells the deep roots of the Italian Navy. A large wall clock on the store’s wall showcases the brand’s classic ‘sandwich-type’ dial structure. Two identical dials are sandwiched by a Super-LumiNova® luminous coating to display the hands and digital scales. This dial structure was invented in the late 1930s and was designed to improve the clarity of the watch. Even in a dim environment or underwater, the dial scale is clear and easy to read.

 Today, the brand has opened more than 50 stores worldwide, including 20 in the Asia Pacific region.

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