Month: September 2016

IWC replica Ingenieur chronograph

Last week, we were invited to join IWC on this beautiful location at ‘Kasteel de Hooge Vuursche’ to have a look at the new IWC replica Ingenieur Chronograph collection. Although we already saw them earlier this year in Zürich during the Passione Caracciola (report can be found here), we wanted to have a closer look.

Goodbye Genta

From what we understood during the presentation, IWC is moving away from the famous Gérald Genta design for their Ingenieur collection. Instead, they want to come with an Ingenieur collection that is based on their 1955 Ingenieur reference 666 model. The IWC Ingenieur Chronograph collection they presented to us are the first step in that direction. Not entirely true, as they did a homage collection a couple of years ago, including an Ingenieur.

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A pity that they will discontinue the Genta legacy perhaps, but I can also imagine that this was not the easiest collection to sell (I am still a fan of those watches though).

Limited Edition

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Although the new IWC Ingenieur Chronograph collection is presented as three limited editions (more later), we expect that IWC will shortly follow-up with a regular collection of Ingenieur watches in the same new ‘Reference 666’ style. The fact that IWC introduces this new model in limited quantities, doesn’t match with the thought that this new model will be the Ingenieur from now on. This probably means that IWC will continue to create new watches with similar design features in the near future. Anyway, IWC replica watches decided to introduce them as limited edition for now. The collection will consist of three different limited editions that commemorate different events.

Specifications

These three watches have their own specific characteristics, but what they have in common are the new in-house developed caliber 69370 movement, a diameter of 42mm (height is 15mm) and a leather strap with ‘AMG’ stitching. Not sure whether this is the official name for it, but it reminded me of the leather AMG interior. The rectangular pushers are nicely done and luckily, no crown guards. The water resistance of the watch is 6 bar.

Caliber 69000

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The movement is part of the new caliber 69000 family, which is IWC’s answer to Breitling’s caliber B01, Omega’s caliber 9300 and Rolex’ caliber 4130. A 30mm column-wheel chronograph movement with 46 hours of power reserve. This family of movements will be mainly used in IWC watches below the magical 10.000 Swiss Francs/Euro price category.

1. IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition Rudolf Caracciola IW380702

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This model comes with a beautiful slate colored dial and a stainless steel case. The case shows resemblance with the original Ingenieur 666 from 1955. It comes on a brown leather strap with the ‘AMG stitching’. This edition is dedicated to racing driver Rudolf Caracciola, who took three European Drivers’ Championship crowns in the 1930s. The list price of this IWC Ingenieur Chronograph will be €8000 Euro, including taxes. This watch is limited to 750 pieces.

2. IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition W 125 IW380701

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The IWC Ingenieur Chronograph W125 commemorates the Mercedes-Benz W 125 Silver Arrow. The famous racing car from the 1930s. The silver-plated dial refers to the car and the use of titanium for the case to the light-weight of the Silver Arrow (by scraping of the paint of that car, they reduced the weight with 1KG). This watch is also limited to 750 pieces and comes with a black leather calf strap with ‘AMG stitching’. The price for the IW380701 is also €8000 Euro, including taxes.

3. IWC Ingenieur Chronograph Edition “74th members’ meeting at Goodwood” IW380703

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The flagship of the IWC Ingenieur Chronograph limited edition models is this “74th member’s meeting at Goodwood’ edition. This model refers to the historic motorsport event near the south coast of England of this year. It is the flagship, as the case is made of red gold (and comes on a brown calf strap with ‘AMG stitching’). The price of this reference IW380703 is €20.600 Euro, including sales tax.

Some Thoughts

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The fact that the IWC Ingenieur is moving away from the Genta design is something we pity a bit, but the new Ingenieur ‘Vintage’ Chronograph looks actually stunning in the flesh. The diameter of 42mm is refreshing, as most new chronographs (of various brands) are often over 42mm. We were a bit surprised that IWC doesn’t charge more for the titanium model over the stainless steel Ingenieur Chronograph. Normally, titanium is more expensive.
Although I am a fan of the classic ‘compax’ lay-out of the dial, with registers at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, the current lay-out is nicely done. The applied markers, fat hands and some red accents on the dial are beautifully done. Although it is definitely a sports watch, the classy racing strap, rectangular buttons and ‘rich’ dial make it something to wear as a dress watch as well.

Breitling Chronomat replica 44

The new Breitling Chronograph replica 44 black steel ultimate special edition watch loaded proven, extraordinary sturdy black steel case and the iconic yellow dial with high performance self-movement Breitling, Breitling is undoubtedly the representative for the bold and fearless spirit paragon.

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High-profile star Breitling Series – Mechanical Chronograph series (Chronomat) The outstanding Technology combined with the tough line, bringing a refreshing special edition cheap replica watches. High-strength, carbonization treatment satin matte black stainless steel case and bezel, and the iconic yellow dial Breitling form a strong contrast; and then decorated with black and bright red pointer totalizer, showing excellent readability, reminiscent of the extremely precise professional aviation dashboard. Bottom of the table and strap design is also new and unique: a transparent bottom of the table is made of sapphire, black oscillating weight visible; strap with Breitling original TwinPro color rubber strap, outer black and yellow with a rosy, with the overall design echoes.

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And in the charismatic new look, but also has outstanding high-tech internal – This replica watches will be the ultimate Breitling Chronograph (Chronomat) series of excellent performance rolled into one, adjourned it as “the ultimate chronograph” and “Pilot faithful companion “legends. Thanks indestructible case, water resistance depth of 200 meters (660 feet); screw-down crown and safety buttons a very strong line of defense, bring seal watertight; reinforcing the side guards then let the wrist table shockproof performance even more outstanding. Unidirectional rotating bezel set with cool black rubber numerals, and decorated with four bezel indicator, precise timing while they ensure excellent maneuverability. Depends on the double-sided anti-glare treatment and coated sapphire crystal luminous coating large pointer, time scale, the dial is particularly legible. The new Breitling Chronograph 44 black steel ultimate special edition watch (Chronomat 44 Blacksteel Special Edition) equipped with Breitling 01 movement made by the Swiss official Observatory certified (COSC), to ensure ultimate reliability and precision.

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The new Breitling Chronograph 44 black steel ultimate special edition watch (Chronomat 44 Blacksteel Special Edition) is not only a flight of professionals wrist instrument, others never stop blood elite effort to build.
【Technical Parameters】
 Movement: Breitling replica 01 self-movement, the Swiss official Observatory certified (COSC), 28,800 high wobble, 47 jewels, power reserve of more than 70 hours; timing accuracy of 1/4 second, and with 30 minutes 12 hours totalizer; calendar display.
 Case: black steel case; waterproof up to 200 meters (600 feet); screw-in crown and function buttons; one-way ratchet rotating bezel; cambered sapphire crystal, double-sided anti-glare treatment; transparent sapphire bottom of the table; diameter: 44 mm.
 Dial: yellow.
 Strap / bracelet: TwinPro color rubber strap.

Panerai replica PAM 001312

Panerai in May this year, DIVE INTO TIME exhibition, launched a new P.9010 movement, there followed more than just a new replica watches, including four stainless steel models and an innovative carbon fiber material the PAM00661. Among them, stainless steel models, respectively, with a white dial PAM01523 (42mm), PAM01499 (44mm); with a black dial PAM01392 (42mm) and PAM01312 (44 mm) of; and the other a full-numerals design PAM01359. Today editor will tell you this watch is PAM01312:

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Panerai replica Luminor Marina 1950 PAM01312 watch

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Traced the history of Panerai, appeared in 1993, was a sensation in the Luminor Marina limited edition watch, this series appears to be successful in the history of the first examples of the Panerai brand blockbuster, until today, Luminor Marina watch is still alive. While this new PAM01312 watch is based on the actual improvement from the old PAM00312, the model is also associated with (that is, by analogy PAM01523 PAM00523 upgrade).

PAM01312 and PAM00312 Case Comparison Chart

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The new 1312 case had no small change, edit made above comparison chart (left: PAM00312, Right: PAM01312), it is clear the new watch has “weight-loss success.” Both watches have adopted the 44mm case diameter, thickness and equipped with a new P.9010 movement of 1312, only 15.6 mm, thinner than the old section 312 of 2.3mm, weight is reduced almost four percent of the way table ear becomes more slender.
In addition, this watch Panerai watches are all with the same strain, 316L stainless steel case with casting, with good corrosion resistance, diameter 44 mm, waterproof 300 meters, with a large black leather strap, while accompanied by one made of stainless steel needle clasp.

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PAM01312 and PAM00312 dial comparison chart

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In addition a change is made on the dial adjustment, from the comparison chart, the earlier dial 312 using a green luminous coating, and the new 1312 using beige, at the six o’clock position also increased ” words Automatic “; in addition, there is the biggest point difference is that 1312 is equipped with an eye-catching blue second hand, which I do not know how many blue touch people’s hearts to be crazy.

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In the 1312 classic black sandwich dial, time scale main location has a large digital display and baton markers, 9 o’clock position with a small seconds, then 3 o’clock position with date display window, filling the classic Pei Daytona style.

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Watch style sheet is a transparent bottom shell design, through the sapphire crystal glass and polished tender clearly see the effect of the internal structure P.9010 movement, Panerai While this new movement was born in the year organized exhibition DIVE INTO TIME , the new design brings more accurate time-keeping.
Time P.9010 self-winding mechanical movement with a basic display, date display and three days moving storage function. Movement diameter 13¾ fractionation, thickness 6 mm by 200 parts, including 31 jewels. With support arms balance cock supporting the vibration frequency of 28,800 times per hour (4 Hz) of the balance wheel, pull out the device is connected at the crown can suspend the operation of the balance wheel, so cheap replica watch to adjust time in perfect sync with the time signal. In addition, P.9010 movement means mounted independently to each cell one hour before and after the move the hour hand, the minute hand will not be affected, easy adjustment. This function is to make the transition area or winter time change especially convenient, but also can adjust the clock and automatically correct the date display.

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The new P.9010 movement PAM01312 the achievements of the new look, the more thin case and more details of the improvements that have made this watch has an extraordinary temperament and style, I believe that every love Panerai table fans will be more attention to stay on this watches replica.