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From time to time, we at Hodinkee like to take a break from bringing you the most amazing watches in the world, and instead drop a little knowledge on you. Today we are going to be talking about a man of mythical replica audemars piguet mens 15701stood002ca01 watches proportions in the world of horological design, a man by the name of Gerald Genta.To keep you reading this post, we'll tell you why you need know about this man right away. He is the man that designed the IWC Ingenieur. And the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. And the Omega Constellation & Seamaster. And the Bulgari Bulgari. And the Patek Philippe Nautilus. Yes all of them.How is it that he was responsible for so many of the most legendary watches created in the last 50 years? It all comes down to design. He gets it. He was commissioned by IWC, AP, and Patek almost sequentially to create sports watches that could compete with Rolex's dominance in the genre. And he did. Consider the idea of Gerald Genta never being born. There would be replica audemars piguet mens 15701stood002ca01 watches simply no reasonable high-end alternative to Rolex. And think about how many people you see wearing Rolex sports watches each day? Imagine that multiplied times five, at least. Would you really want to live in a world where one brand dominates the landscape on such a dramatic level?
2010年11月8日星期一
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A gold Rolex is something of a status symbol, wouldn't you say? After all, Franklin Delano Roosevelt wore one, so did Frank Lucas and every other gangster, con man, and well to do misfit from here to Havana and back.The 1970s were a decade where a replica audemars piguet mens 15701stood002ca02 watches gold Rolex meant a whole hell of a lot. It was before people really knew the value of the other high-grade Swiss watches like they do today. If you wanted something that had mass appeal and earned respect wherever you wore it, you wore a Rolex. The 70s was also a decade where watches started to get a little funky. It also replica audemars piguet mens 15701stood002ca02 watches happened to be the decade of the Quartz Crisis, which plunged the Swiss watch industry into peril. We lost a few great brands back then (including Angelus, which is a real shame). It was then that even the very biggest and best started quartz watches. Rolex included.
A gold Rolex is something of a status symbol, wouldn't you say? After all, Franklin Delano Roosevelt wore one, so did Frank Lucas and every other gangster, con man, and well to do misfit from here to Havana and back.The 1970s were a decade where a replica audemars piguet mens 15701stood002ca02 watches gold Rolex meant a whole hell of a lot. It was before people really knew the value of the other high-grade Swiss watches like they do today. If you wanted something that had mass appeal and earned respect wherever you wore it, you wore a Rolex. The 70s was also a decade where watches started to get a little funky. It also replica audemars piguet mens 15701stood002ca02 watches happened to be the decade of the Quartz Crisis, which plunged the Swiss watch industry into peril. We lost a few great brands back then (including Angelus, which is a real shame). It was then that even the very biggest and best started quartz watches. Rolex included.
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While the Rolex may IWC Rattrapante Chronograph I IW320 watches receive the most attention (what else is new?), any of the original Beta 21-powered watches are true collectors items, and we have found a great one today. It is an Omega Constellation Electroquartz F8192. This watch is circa the very early 1970s and is rather exceptional. The case is made of solid 18K gold, 200oz to be specific. It features an assymetrical design and a unique date window at 6 o'clock. It is being sold for $6750, which many would consider a lot for a quartz watch. Then again, this is one of the very first IWC Rattrapante Chronograph I IW320 watches quartz watches ever made and when you consider the price of the Rolex 5100, you realize this aint that bad. Also, this watch becomes even more attractive when you realize that despite its quartz powered movement, this bad bay is as smooth as any automatic on the market. Wait, what? The original quartz movement doesn't tick? That is correct, the Beta 21 uses a movement that ticks at such a high frequency, the second hand actually sweeps along fluidly. Don't believe us? Check out the video below of the Rolex 5100 featuring the same Beta 21 movement.
For more details on this rare and interesting Omega Constellation Electroquartz, click here.We've mentioned the quartz revolution a few times in the past, and we've shown you some pretty strange watches from some the biggest watch houses in the world that have used the crystal to make their pieces tick. But what about the very first IWC Rattrapante Chronograph I IW320 watches quartz movement, the one that really changed the game?We are talking of course about the Beta 21 quartz movement, which was developed by a cooperative research laboratory Centre Electronique Horloger (CEH), that consisted of some pretty big watch brands. And by pretty big, we mean the absolte biggest; Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, JLC, and 12 others (yes 16 brands co-financed the project, think we'd EVER seen that today?)The Beta 21 was most famously used in Rolex reference 5100, otherwise IWC Rattrapante Chronograph I IW320 watches known as Rolex's ONLY limited edition watch. They only made 1000 of these watches, they were numbered on the back, and they are supremely rare and valuable (and we of course have featured one for sale).
For more details on this rare and interesting Omega Constellation Electroquartz, click here.We've mentioned the quartz revolution a few times in the past, and we've shown you some pretty strange watches from some the biggest watch houses in the world that have used the crystal to make their pieces tick. But what about the very first IWC Rattrapante Chronograph I IW320 watches quartz movement, the one that really changed the game?We are talking of course about the Beta 21 quartz movement, which was developed by a cooperative research laboratory Centre Electronique Horloger (CEH), that consisted of some pretty big watch brands. And by pretty big, we mean the absolte biggest; Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, JLC, and 12 others (yes 16 brands co-financed the project, think we'd EVER seen that today?)The Beta 21 was most famously used in Rolex reference 5100, otherwise IWC Rattrapante Chronograph I IW320 watches known as Rolex's ONLY limited edition watch. They only made 1000 of these watches, they were numbered on the back, and they are supremely rare and valuable (and we of course have featured one for sale).
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To commemorate their Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre XTA323 watches historic role in the quartz revolution (something to be proud of? we're not so sure), they announced the production of only 40 modern-day Laureato's fittted with a brand new GP quartz movement.The watch will feature an exhibition back so that the wearer may view this supposedly impressive new quartz heart, and the looks of this watch are really quite nice. It is very Genta-esque, almost like a Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre XTA323 watches variation of the Royal Oak. Now because GP didn't anticipate too much demand for this watch outside the hardcore collector circle, the new Laureat will only be made in 40 examples, all numbered, and will cost 8,000 euros, which by todays' exchange rate is over $11,500. Yes, $11,500 for a quartz watch. We'll end the post right there.
Yes, you read that title correctly. Girard-Perregaux announced yesterday they would be producing a limited set of Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre XTA323 watches quartz-powered watches in homage to the original GP Quartz they created with the help of Motorola in the 1960s.Now many of you probably remember the Beta 21 movement, which was created by a conglomerate of more than a baker's dozen of the world's largest watch companies. Yes, that is the movement that was used in Rolex's only limited edition watch ever created. The thing is, GP was a small Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre XTA323 watches independent company and they simply couldn't afford to be a part of the development of the Beta 21, so they built their own.Eventually fitted into the Laureato line of timepieces, the GP quartz movement actually set the frequency at which all other quartz movements now operate (32,768 Hz).
Yes, you read that title correctly. Girard-Perregaux announced yesterday they would be producing a limited set of Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre XTA323 watches quartz-powered watches in homage to the original GP Quartz they created with the help of Motorola in the 1960s.Now many of you probably remember the Beta 21 movement, which was created by a conglomerate of more than a baker's dozen of the world's largest watch companies. Yes, that is the movement that was used in Rolex's only limited edition watch ever created. The thing is, GP was a small Tag Heuer Grand Carrera Chronograph Calibre XTA323 watches independent company and they simply couldn't afford to be a part of the development of the Beta 21, so they built their own.Eventually fitted into the Laureato line of timepieces, the GP quartz movement actually set the frequency at which all other quartz movements now operate (32,768 Hz).
2010年10月22日星期五
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Rolex has many qualities which are quintessential hallmarks of one of the most loved brands in the entire world.Every watch that Rolex has ever launched has been able to create a niche for itself for offering Rolex users something unusual and something extraordinary.From the house of Rolex one of the most popular watches is Rolex Lady Datejust which has been around for a long time to have established itself as something that anyone would feel proud to be an owner of.Among the multitudes of characteristics that have set Rolex Lady Datejust apart is its ability to be different and different even among the best.And interestingly this is not something that is exclusive to the field of watch.In fact the world of showbiz and entertainment thrives on the ability of the performers to offer something anew, in being different.But that doesn’t mean that they all can actually do it.But that also doesn’t mean that no has been able to do it.Take for example Jaime Pressl who in a comparatively short career so far has quite comfortably demonstrated that just like the Rolex Lady Datejust she knows how to be different.The American actress as well model has through Replica Timberland watches her roles in sitcoms like My Name Is Earl and movies like Dead Or Alive shown it time and again that being different is what she is best at.In fact for the Rolex Lady Datejust as well as Jaime Pressl being different has never been an issue rather it has been a source of strength.
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The prestigious four day Rolex sponsored US Men’s And Women’s Sailing Championships was a great opportunity for the sailors to come out with best preparation and ride the waves to come out on top.The first three days saw high competition and closely fought races but weather gods played spoilsport on the fourth day with the entire day being washed out.But even the anticlimax could not take away the sheen out of the US Men’s And Women’s Sailing Championships which has close association with the best watchmaker in the world, Rolex.The fourth day of the US Men’s And Women’s Sailing Championships didn’t begin on a high note with the rain and the accompanying lack of wind.There were some speculations as to whether there would be any races or not but finally in the afternoon the announcement was made regarding the championship.The last day of the regatta was called off and it was decided that the results till the third day would be treated as the final result.The announcement expectedly led to mixed reactions and meant that 2009 US Men’s And Women’s Sailing Championships would have two new winners.The husband-wife duo of Ken Kleinschrodt and Amy Kleinschrodt had made a rocking start to the US Men’s And Women’s Sailing Championships and it had looked like the Rolex promoted event would see the duo emerge as champions.Though Amy Kleinschrodt was able to continue with her Replica Zodiac watches remarkable performances Ken Kleinschrodt could not really live up to the initial hype.Eventually the Buccaneer Yacht Club had to content with one champion only.A total of 16 points put Amy Kleinschrodt and her yacht Buccaneer Yacht Club on the top of the table in US Women’s Sailing Championship.
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