The Jaquet Droz Twelve Cities ref. J010133202 from the Majestic Beijing collection is the most simple, yet extremely elegant interpretation of a worldtimer with the ability to quickly check the time in twelve cities/timezones with the push of a button. Featuring a black ‘Grand Feu’ enamel dial, an 18K red gold case measuring 43mm in…
Insider: Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute American Eagle. Pure Art and Perfection in Only Eight Pieces.
As we’ve mentioned before, Jaquet Droz is a replica watch manufacture well known for their impressive ‘Grand Feu’ a.k.a. fired enamel dials with some of the most beautiful designs in the horological world. These dials embody the essence and fine replica watchmaking values of this manufacture. The Jaquet Droz Petite Heure Minute American Eagle is…
Macros: Jaquet Droz Tourbillon Réserve de Marche. Fascinating Like the History of the Manufacture.
In 2013, Jaquet Droz celebrates its 275th anniversary, maintaining the avant-garde spirit and refined taste of its founder, Pierre Jaquet Droz. Pierre Jaquet Droz was born in 1721 in La Chaux-de-Fonds. At age seventeen in 1738, Pierre opened his first workshop for clock making and produced a series of grandfather clocks with very sophisticated movements…
Insider: Cartier Santos 100 Skeleton. A Palladium Work of Art.
Cartier has always been known as the ultimate jeweler, however, we feel it’s time to properly recognize their ‘Haute Horlogerie’ reputation. Louis Cartier created the Santos replica watch in 1904, sealing his friendship with the aviator Alberto Santos Dumont. The famous aviator’s wish was granted: he could check the time while flying. The Cartier Santos…
Insider: Cartier Santos 100 Flying Tourbillon. Elegance in a Massive White Gold Case.
The other day we joined our friend and replica watchlifestyler Olivier for lunch. As usual, he surprised us with one of his daily beaters. This time, a Cartier Santos 100 Flying Tourbillon ref. W2020017. Yes, a true daily beater as you can appreciate on the macro pictures around the bezel. In most people’s minds, a…
Macros: Breitling SuperOcean 44 Yellow Abyss. Very Nice Under the Macro Lens.
The Breitling Superocean 44 is fitted with a sturdy thick case measuring 44 mm in width and 16.7 mm in thickness. Available on three different straps —leather Superocean, rubber Ocean Racer and rubber Diver Pro— or on the Professional stainless steel bracelet, this replica watch has all the right attributes to become a daily wearer…
Insider: Breitling Transocean Chronograph. A Vintage Looking Chronograph.
Background Image ©Paramount Pictures. The Breitling Transocean is a chronograph that takes you back in time. From its Ocean Classic mesh bracelet to its chrono pushers, this replica watch looks and feels just like a vintage new old stock piece. Wearing it almost makes you feel like having breakfast at Tiffany’s next to Audrey Hepburn…