Age Of Watches

The splendor of the 10th anniversary celebration has not faded. Pilo & Co Genève, as before, has been driven by its amazing creative energy, and has decided to strengthen its Capone series and its dynamic double arches. The barrel-shaped watch has an impressive size of 44 x 52 mm.

Pilo & Co Capone

Capone series second-generation calendar week movement: Reminiscent of a platform sign hanging on a city train station, the week display is at noon / midnight, and the date is clearly visible through a large window.
The curved sapphire crystal, the transparent case back, and the spiral crown are marked with the initials PW of Pilo Watch. This is a special symbol launched during the brand’s 10th anniversary in early 2011. The tonneau-shaped case is treated with black or pink PVD and measures 44 mm x 52 mm, with a leather strap or stainless steel bracelet and a folding clasp.
The Capone series is available in 20 automatic versions (Arabic numerals) or quartz (Roman numerals, engraved with the brand’s 10th anniversary emblem on the case back).

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Sixty years ago, the avant-garde and boldly designed Ladybird watch became the smallest circular mechanical watch in the world at the time. Time has passed for decades, and her elegance and fashion are still full of vitality. The history of the ladybird is an important page in the history of women’s watches.

With a bold and novel design, the ladybird is amazing

‘Be the first to launch the world’s smallest circular mechanical watch’-this is the advertising advertisement of the gorgeous birth of the noble bird watch in 1956. At that time, jewellery watches were all the rage, and the gorgeous decoration occupied almost the entire face of the watch. Blancpain, as a genius, launched the world’s smallest circular movement Cal.R550, achieving a great technical feat. This movement was only 11.85 mm in size, but had a power reserve of more than 40 hours, which was amazing at the time. In pursuit of the ultimate beauty, the winding function of the crown is made into a rotating bezel, hidden on the back of the watch-in fact, the magic of ‘making the head disappear’ is a duplicate of Blancpain’s pioneering classic design in 1926 Engraving and salute. The diameter of the shaft tip on the escape wheel is only 0.07 mm, which is smaller than a hair strand.

Blancpain 1956 ladiesbird watch

Once launched, the Lady Bird watch has achieved great success, becoming the new favorite of many elegant ladies. Over the years, the Lady Bird watch has been developed several times to continuously meet the most demanding taste requirements, from a full gemstone model to an avant-garde model with a replaceable bracelet, deducing a series of beautiful works. The elegant ladybird unfolds its exquisite wings and captures the hearts of women year after year.

Yesterday and today

Sixty years later, the Lady Bird watch is still popular, and Blancpain has launched the new Cal. 6150 automatic winding movement to pay tribute to this classic watch that has played an important role in the history of ladies’ watches. With a diameter of only 15.7 mm, this movement is still one of the smallest self-winding movements in the world.

For Blancpain, who has always paid attention to women, what better way to embody this festival than to create a Valentine’s Day watch for women? The 2016 Valentine’s Day watch is limited to 99 pieces. The watch is embellished with a heart-shaped ruby ​​and a tip-set diamond arrow. This detachable accessory adds extraordinary charm to the watch.

Blancpain 2016 Valentine’s Day Limited Women’s Collection Ladybird

In order to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ladybird watch and participate in this year’s Basel Watch & Jewellery Fair, Blancpain also designed another ladybird watch. The dial of this watch is decorated with contrasting mother-of-pearl, shaped like layers of delicate leaves. The strap is specially made of Louisiana crocodile leather, creating the most exquisite shape. The bezel is set with 32 brilliant diamonds that complement the eight diamond-set hour markers on the dial. The hands are shaped like a drop of water for a light, agile feel. The case is made of white gold. Through the crystal on the case back, you can see the dynamic beauty of the automatic rotor with diamonds.

Blancpain’s 60th Anniversary Women’s Collection Ladybird

In addition to these two beautiful pieces, Blancpain also launched two other Lady Bird watches at the Basel Watch & Jewellery Fair this year. One has a mother-of-pearl dial with 4 heart-shaped rubies. In addition, the watch is adorned with a detachable inverted heart-shaped charm, which brings the watch its extraordinary elegance. The other model has a red gold case with a creamy white dial and diamond-set bezel. Accompanied by a seven-star ladybird inlaid with 7 rubies and 11 diamonds. With the continuous enrichment of this series of works, the Lady Bird watch continues to lead the development of women’s watches with the ultimate beauty.

Betty Fiechter: Female leader

Ms. Betty Fiechter

Frédéric-Emile Blancpain, a descendant of Jules-Emile, managed the Blancpain family business from 1889 to 1932. During this time, a talented young woman Betty Fichte worked with him. Betty began working at Blancpain at the age of 16 and completed training with Frederick. Her innate courage, dedication and wisdom have become a valuable asset for Blancpain’s development. Frederick-Emil started using her for production and sales. She planned modern and insightful development prospects for Blancpain, which played a valuable guiding role in brand development, and also made her the backbone of Blancpain in the future. After the death of Frederick-Emil, Betty Fichte and colleague André Leal took out their savings, acquired Blancpain, and used Villeret’s phonological ‘Rayville’ Renamed Blancpain Manufacture to ‘Rayville SA, successor de Blancpain’. On July 7, 1933, Betty Fichte became the first female partner to own a famous watch factory. After the death of Andre Léal in 1939, Betty took full control of the company and was dedicated to expanding the company’s business. Among them, she brought nephew Jean-Jacques Fiechter into the company team, and he injected huge creativity into the company’s modernization. Betty and Jean-Jacques Fichte began to develop a series of movements specially designed for jewelry accessories since 1952. This initiative provided new ways and potential for the development of jewellery watches, and since then has laid a treasure Perth’s international leadership in this field. As a pioneering woman, Betty Fichte laid an important foundation for the development of the Blancpain plant.

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Just looking at the name, you know it’s not small. The LaEsmeraldaTourbillon ‘Àsecret’ is a descendant of the LaEsmeraldaTourbillon three-gold bridge tourbillon pocket watch that is now displayed at the Girard-Perregaux Museum, created by ConstantGirard, and won a gold medal at the Paris World Expo in 1889. The La Esmeraldatourbillon “Àsecret” timeless and secret tourbillon watch is a unique and superb timepiece, which is the most respected masterpiece by the brand to its ancestors. From the exquisite ornate case and cover, to the exquisite structure, the exquisite movement of the parts and decorative decoration, to the tourbillon frame weighing only 0.305 grams, all show the brand’s extraordinary advanced watchmaking technology.

   A tribute to LaEsmeralda Tourbillon’s three-gold bridge tourbillon pocket watch, which highlights the technical and artistic aspects of advanced watchmaking. The brand uses this as the design blueprint for its new work, which also means its recognition of ConstantGirard’s forward-looking creativity. At the same time, it reflects the brand’s pursuit of perfect value, and expresses loyalty and respect to the passionate, generous and inspiring brand founders.

History of classic timepieces
   In the Paris World Expo in 1889, countless hydrogen balloons flew in the sky. The Eiffel Tower specially built for the Expo overlooked the exhibition hall. The Paris World Expo exhibited the best art and industrial works. The extensive use of electricity in the pavilion; the performance of ‘Buffalo Bill’ WilliamFrederickCody and his Indian friends attracted a large group of audiences. At the same time, a pocket watch sealed by La Chaux-de-Martin caused a stir. Visitors flocked to see the machine created by GP Girard-Perregaux watchmaking workshop with three balanced arrow bridges. The architectural beauty of the core.

   This precision pocket watch with a pivotal astronomical clock escapement and a three-gold bridge design won the highest award at the expo; it commissioned an international distributor and owner of LaEsmeralda, a well-known Mexican luxury watch, art and jewelry retailer , Zivy & C ° for sale.

   This pocket watch with a richly carved hunting shell case and a large open flame enamel dial will not return to the embrace of hometown from the descendants of Mexican President PorfirioDiaz until the late 1960s. LaEsmeralda commemorates this epic legendary journey.

From the past to now
   ConstantGirard invented this unique movement structure in 1860, supporting the moving parts of the movement with three arrow-shaped balanced bridges. By 1867, a tourbillon pocket watch with three nickel metal bridges had won first-class honors from the official Neuchâtel observatory, and an award from the Paris World’s Fair. As a result, ConstantGirard decided to file a patent application with the US Patent Office to protect the originality of this artistic tourbillon movement.

   About a century and a half later, this design is inspired by the award-winning work of 1889, a model that fully demonstrates meticulous fine watchmaking craftsmanship, and is completely made by a watchmaker independently from beginning to end. Watches are finally available.

   Every part of the movement is carefully polished and modified by hand, such as the guilloche pattern carved by hand on the main substrate, and also hand-frosted, chamfered, and engraved with spirals. The patterned clockwork drum, the Geneva ripple pattern and concentric circular texture on the lower main substrate, and even the famous harp-shaped tourbillon frame, all 80 parts are polished by hand. The structure of the self-winding movement developed by the brand itself is fully focused on this complex but only 0.305 grams tourbillon device to ensure that the device operates accurately.

Extraordinary carving
   This LaEsmeralda timeless tourbillon watch is unveiled in a new design with a cover at the bottom for protection. This design makes the watch more precious, but also brings a special superiority to the wearer.

   The pattern on the rose gold case engraved by all hands is the pocket watch from 1889. The cover is engraved with three horses galloping, while the inside is engraved with the words Tourbillon and LaChaux-de-Fonds, and there is enough space for the future owner of the watch to engrav a personalized design. Other features from the 1889 prototype, the floral and oval patterns on the top of the bezel and lugs, and the line design on the case side.

   Exquisitely carved patterns show the essence of the engraving process, including the contrast between shades, gloss and matte surfaces, as well as each of the superb craftsmanship that constitutes the soul and soul, which requires two hundred hours of patience and absolute Only by focusing can we achieve satisfactory results.

   This one-of-a-kind watch is set with three layers of sapphire crystal glass, showing the all-weather movement landscape. It comes with a hand-stitched black alligator strap and a rose gold folding buckle.

Technical specifications
LaEsmeralda Tourbillon Timeless Secret

Case
Material: Rose Gold
Diameter: 44.00 mm
Thickness: 15.25 mm
Table mirror: box-shaped anti-glare sapphire
Bottom of the table: Mysterious mechanism reveals sapphire crystal glass
Dial: No dial
Pointer: Princess
Water resistance: 30 meters (3ATM)

Movement
Model: Automatic winding tourbillon mechanical movement GP09400-0014
Diameter: 36.60 mm, equivalent to 16’’’
Thickness: 8.40 mm
Swing frequency: 21,600 times per hour (3 Hz)
Number of parts: 310
Number of jewels: 27
Power reserve: about 60 hours
Function: Tourbillon, hour, minute, second (shown by tourbillon)

Tourbillon
The tourbillon frame is composed of 80 parts and weighs about 0.305 grams.
Strap
Material: Hand-stitched black crocodile leather
Buckle: Three-spoke folding buckle in rose gold
Serial number: 99276-52-000-BA6E
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The annual Thanksgiving is coming. Would you like to have a different Thanksgiving this year? Would you like to leave this year’s Thanksgiving with a more precious touch or texture? The touching verse of ‘Who speaks with carelessness and reports Sanchunhui’, and the classic phrase ‘the grace of dripping water, when the spring is reported’ collectively reflect people’s recognition and admiration of ‘gratitude’. Here, the editor recommends several Cartier key series watches for everyone, chooses one of your beloved key watches, and sends it to the person you want to be grateful for. Gratitude will stay with you, always, and forever.

Cartier Key Series WSCL0006

Domestic public price: ¥ 36800
Watch diameter: 35 mm
Watch thickness: 10.09 mm
Movement type: automatic machinery
Case material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 30 meters
Watch details:

Domestic public price: ¥ 70500
Watch diameter: 40 mm
Watch thickness: 11.76 mm
Movement type: automatic machinery
Case material: Stainless steel
Water resistance: 30 meters
Watch details:

Domestic public price: ¥ 99500
Watch diameter: 31 mm
Watch thickness: 11.04 mm

Movement type: automatic machinery
Case material: 18K rose gold
Water resistance: 30 meters
Watch details: cartier / 44702 /
Watch comments: If the last two Cartier key series watches are ‘friendly’, then this fuchsia Cartier key watch has won three crowns. It uses fuchsia and gold to interpret the temperament of the king, only The date display at six o’clock and the roman numerals at twelve o’clock are symmetrically arranged on the dial. In addition, the shiny round diamonds and sapphire are used to modify the dial hour markers and crown, which can really be called high The atmosphere is upscale. If you give it to the queen-level character in your heart who really really wants to give thanks on Thanksgiving, it must be a palace-level candidate.

Summary: The above three Cartier key series watches are like the three precious keys that open your life. Each one is unique and affectionate. Just like a Western proverb says: Thanksgiving is the top of happiness, because people who do not know how to be grateful will never be happy. So, choose a watch of your favorite Cartier key series and give it to the gentleman or lady who left a strong impression in your life, to show our true heart and express our most true feelings.

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Tissot Duluer series, the name originated from the birthplace of the Tissot brand on the Durul Street, spanning a long history of more than 160 years, carrying the exquisite carving skills of Tissot craftsmen from generation to generation, is a classic series of Tissot watches one. This year, the brand once again added a special pair of watches to this classic series, that is, the Tissot Durul series of the Swiss goddess special steel strap watch. Recently, we visited a Tissot-operated store in Beijing’s Oriental Xintiandi and found that these watches are on sale. Men’s watches pay tribute to Switzerland with the Swiss cross pattern on the dial. Women’s watches, in addition, Delicately decorated with exquisite mother-of-pearl on the dial, in addition to the tribute, there is a hint of feminine tenderness and grace. Let’s take a look together:

   The simple and classic three-hand dial shows elegant and strong modernity against the backdrop of rose gold Roman and bar-shaped hour markers. The staggered and ordered Swiss cross pattern replaced the previous Paris studs and made the watch look refreshing. The hour scale is outside and the minute scale is inside, making the watch clear and intuitive, very convenient. Above the 6 hour scale is a date display window.

Stainless steel rose gold plated bezel

Steel rose gold-plated crown
   After careful treatment by the brand, the rose gold-plated stainless steel bezel and stainless steel case present a full, attractive texture, luxurious and generous, and very beautiful. The gold-plated crown on the side is engraved with the Tissot ‘T’ logo, giving the new timepiece a brand style.

   The back cover is designed to imitate the Swiss franc coin. The center of the watch is Helvetia, the goddess of Switzerland. Surrounded by 23 stars, it symbolizes the close connection between the Swiss cantons. . The new watch is a new watch designed for the new Swiss watchmaking standard this year. It is equipped with a Powermatic80 movement, with accurate travel time and a power reserve of up to 80 hours.

Rose gold-plated-stainless steel strap and butterfly clasp

Couple models display
Summary: Two watches can be paired or worn separately. It is also memorable and can be collected. In addition, many of this year’s watches have also been on the shelves, plus classic money from previous years, at this time the store’s watches are more diverse. If you have plans to buy a watch recently, you may wish to check it out.
More details:
   This quotation was collected on August 10, 2017. The watch price / spot is subject to change at any time. For the final price, please pay attention to the store details.
[Dealer Name]: Tissot Beijing Oriental Plaza Tissot Store
[Dealer Address]: AA03 Tissot Flagship Store, 1st Floor, Oriental Plaza, No. 1 East Chang’an Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing
[Contact]: 010-8518 1181 Please call us as a ‘watch home’ user

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Khaki Pilot 46MM
Hamilton’s new Khaki Pilot series, combining past air and sea experience, extends this reliable and historical experience. The 46mm large surface is equipped with a gun steel PVD or stainless steel case, and the case back has a transparent mirror surface. You can explore the beauty of the 2836-2 self-winding movement, and also introduce a 42mm quartz quartz model for the TAIPEI 101 image cabinet; Khaki Pilot has changed the design of aviation watches with complex functions in the past. This series is cut by stereo laser The numbers and the date window at three o’clock show the basic elements of an aviation watch that is easy to read. It is a rough flight watch with a detailed and thoughtful design.

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Maurice Lacroix (Amy)
Leaving Bering Strait Bentao series full black square chronographIn July this year, the Bering Strait Expedition formed by Geza Scholtz and Troy Henkels sponsored by Maurice Lacroix (Le Méridien) set off for a kiteboard The way from Alaska to Russia through the Bering Strait, the two of them wearing the Le Méridien Bentao series full black square chronograph during this adventure.
Geza Scholtz, who often sneaks out of his dentist’s career and loves to explore the world, has traveled to 30 countries. Troy Henkels is a business economist who works as a communications technician in Alaska and loves adventures. He is also the first person to kiteboard in Antarctica.
Key Point: The square case is complemented by an innovative ceramic coating, which makes this watch stronger and stronger.The 30-minute and 12-hour timers are set at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, respectively, and the small seconds and 9 o’clock The date of the point position shows coordination. Thanks to the luminous coating on the top of the pointer, reading time is easier. The ML 112 automatic movement, visible from the transparent case back, also contains two very different styles: one is the more elegant hand-made Geneva wave decoration, and the other is a sporty rhodium metal tone decoration. To ensure accuracy and reliability, the balance wheel vibrates at a frequency of 28,800 times per hour, while the movement has a 46-hour power reserve.

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Moët Hennessy-Louis Vuitton Group (LVMH), a global leader in luxury goods, achieved revenues of 17.2 billion euros in the first half of 2016, an increase of 3% year-on-year. Compared with the same period last year, endogenous revenue increased by 4%. The US market is vibrant, the European market is on track (France is affected by the decline in tourism, with one exception), and the Asian market is steadily improving.

   In the second quarter of 2016, the Group’s revenue increased by 2% year-on-year. Endogenous revenue increased by 4%, a slight increase from the previous quarter. The profit from continuing operations in the first half of 2016 reached 2.959 billion euros, which was the same as last year. Net profit attributable to the LVMH Group was 1.711 billion euros, an increase of 8% year-on-year.
   Bernard Arnault, Chairman and CEO of LVMH Group, said: ‘The performance of LVMH in the first half of 2016 reflects the advantages of the Group’s business model more than ever. This business model enables the Group to Facing the unstable geopolitical environment and uncertain economic exchange rate situation, we can still continue to grow. Diversity of business, brand entrepreneurial style and flexible organization are all positive factors for the sustainable growth of the Group. We remain vigilant, But at the same time, I am full of confidence in the second half of this year and believe that we can rely on product quality and team talents to further consolidate the Group’s leadership in the world of high-quality luxury goods in 2016.
Main highlights in the first half of 2016:
· The US market is developing strongly and the European market continues to grow.
· Louis Vuitton logo series and new products were successful, and profitability remained high.
· Bulgari’s market share has grown, and Tag Heuer successfully readjusted its core business scope.
Cash flow before the change reached 3.7 billion euros, an increase of 8% year-on-year.
· Net debt ratio at the end of June 2016 was 20%.
Watch and Jewellery Division
   In the first half of 2016, the endogenous revenue of the LVMH Group’s watch and jewelry division increased by 4%, and the profit from continuing operations remained stable. Bulgari continues to grow and outperform the market. The brand maintains a strong momentum for innovation, with the performance of the iconic B Zero 1 and Diva series being particularly striking. Good progress has been made in difficult market environments, Tag Heuer has won market share, core product development has had a positive impact, and the new Connected smartwatch has achieved great success.
Looking forward to 2016
   Despite the geopolitical and exchange rate uncertainties, LVMH Group plans to launch a number of new products by the end of the year, develop and expand the geographic footprint, and manage and control costs while continuing to win market share. LVMH Group’s implementation of a strategy that focuses on the quality of all activities, combined with the team’s enthusiasm and unparalleled creativity, will surely consolidate the group’s global leadership in the luxury industry in 2016.

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Recently, KarusChains, an online retailer specializing in men’s jewellery, released a research article to disclose the online influence ranking of watchmaking brands.

   It is worth mentioning that although most of this research is based on the number of followers, KarusChains realized that Engagement is the key factor for the success of online business. Instagram is the best social platform to accurately measure the interaction between fans and brands, so relevant data is also included in the article chart. In addition, the study did not consider fashion and jewelry brands (of non-main product lines).
Top 10 most visited watchmaking brand websites (ranked by monthly average traffic data)

   It is no surprise that Rolex is at the top of the list. Earlier, in the research report of KarusChains based on GoogleSearch, Rolex was the most searched traditional mechanical watch brand.
Top 10 watchmaking brands on Facebook (ranked by number of fans)

   Well-known watch brands such as Rolex, Swatch and Tag Heuer are also expected to be on the TOP10 list.
TOP 10 watchmaking brands on Instagram (ranked by number of fans, with Engagement interaction)

   Like most fashion companies, watchmaking brands are aware of Instagram’s growing influence, creating social accounts and working hard to manage their brand image. Amazingly, the level of interaction between Rolex and fans is very high.
TOP 10 watch brands on YouTube (ranked by views)

   There are no surprises on the TOP10 list. They are very well-known and recognizable brands.
Top 10 watchmaking brands on Twitter (ranked by number of fans)

   Hublot takes the lead, far ahead. Twitter can increase the degree of interaction by linking blogs and articles, but there are also restrictions on brand building through product interaction. (Photo / text watch home Xu Chaoyang)

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