Archive for March, 2009

Model guilloche on watch dials in Switzerland

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Model guilloche on watch dials in Switzerland
Have you ever that these models were invited guilloche dials more of Swiss watches that you own? I did. and look like Breguet, sample group decided to give us a guide as to what they called.

1. Clous De Paris on the main dial
2. Satine Circular circle time
3. Sauté the transcript bitten (or stung) on the circle careful
4. Old cart on the upper subdial “9 to
5. Decor Flame on the lower half of the subdial “9 to
6. Point diamond (or Pave De Paris) on the subdial “3 to
7. Circular barley grain small seconds subdial “at 6 (and on the rotor)

These relate to the types of guilloche on the dial Breguet only, but similar structure is seen on other types of watches. Here is a short video showing a machine working on a guilloche dial.

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Evasive American Express Breitling

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Evasive American Express Breitling
Received an email today from a visit related to a watch American Express Breitling, apparently exclusive to the company. I do not account for such a show wondering if any of you? I find it especially rewarding when users send me with praise about my website, as I spent much time developing it and the back for her portion as a system for information and the building Breitling watch the forum up with nothing.

The Amex Breitling which such talk is interesting, since I no longer Breitling watches exclusive and you pay for a lot of money to have your logo placed on the watch face as mentioned in a previous article.

Is that what he reported in the email:

“Hello

Just watched your wonderful website and thought you may be able to help me.

Back in about 1982/83 that I bought a Breitling watch from American Express. They had a few articles catalogs uncommon very nice, and while I lived in a very remote and rugged of Australia commissioned j’ont Breitling watch.

It was black satin and has quite a small face, almost like a ladies watch. He had a single face in the dark and is also waterproof to a depth ridiculous. The band was a band with black metal and its size was quite a heavy show. It was a very durable and has taken all kinds of beats in his step.

I have a jeweler replace the battery and it has broken the mechanism bobinier simply because he did not know what a Breitling watch, or they were constructed. He did not bobinier unscrewed the first to break the seal as he forced with a tool. The watch was ruined and has since been lost.

Let me know if you are familiar with this watch? I have never seen yet in all my travels and would like to know what it seem like I can find on the net one or the other. Apparently they were exclusive to the Amex.

Can you help? I hope so. Otherwise, thank you you for your time and thank you for a wonderful website. “

Agreement and the new chronograph

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Agreement and the new chronograph.

The agreement is part of the expanding group of Movado and since the Movado group acquired Ebel in 2003, they had somewhat of a resurgence in the world to watch. The Movado group is composed of the agreement, Movado, Ebel, coach, ESQ and Tommy Hilfiger brands in particular. Ebel and agreement had shown their age, but have been recently restored with new models, with their RTP Ebel 1911 with new movements, and the agreement with the new C1.

In addition to C1, the agreement has some (albeit) overestimated nice options in their line. The newest line of Saratoga XL is 44mm large Saratoga that overwhelms my wrist with its presence. Very nice and in the apparent size of 44mm. When I tried a jeweler he tried to convince me that the agreement was a more prestigious brand qu’Ebel and more and Omega or Breitling. Then he told me that the Saratoga had a list price of $ 10K. I beg to differ

Ebel brand is the high end of Movado Group that I believe, and the agreement has always been the brand that comes with the highest discount in any store shows. During the sales, the agreements have always had the extra discount. M’outre that shot of them immediately, though I admit the Saratoga XL looked pretty sweet and if it is behind any indication that the C1-time will look like. C1 when it introducted in winter 2007 will be a hell of a watch.

The chronograph of the C1 looks like some sort of hybrid between a Hublot Big Bang, academia and agreement Saratoga and the Dewitt is a good thing, because the orchestra and the university are fine watches . I truly believe that the agreement may be on something with this new watch was introduced several months ago and the website of the agreement now consists of nothing but a video to watch. no current models, no nothing. just a video with him in the C1. Must be great. Can not wait to see myself The agreement could take an interest in me after all.

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Identifying a Breitling chronograph vintage – Shock protected

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Identifying a Breitling chronograph vintage – Shock protected
I conversed with a lady called Margaret on a watch that she got his father around 50 years. I am not an expert on vintage shows, so I am turning to you, my readers. This is the original email she sent:

“I’m trying to trace the story of Breitling watches purchased by my father around 1950
It is a stainless steel watch with the chronometer that I think he bought for use in its work after the war that has involved the study by timing.

The watch has a 63832 number 4 with another number of 176 below.

I would be very grateful if you could provide me with information from anyone who might be able to let me have any history or any information at all on watch this time ‘

To me it probably means that the movement is a Venus-176 chrono, but I do not really know what else to say. If you can provide any information that would be great PICS were attached.

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The major trend watch – how big is too big?

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

The major trend watch – how big is too big?
When we think of great watches. some of the names that come to mind are Breitling, Panerai, Zenith, perhaps with Bell & Ross watches Instrument BR01. The big trend shows it is here to stay? Looks safe to me she watches only become bigger and bigger, with 49.2mm Railmaster Omega leading the pack (I think).

Other factors that affect the perceived size
Keep in mind that sometimes the biggest is not always better, and its not always about the diameter. The presence of the wrist is a combination of things including the color of the dial, case thickness and the thickness of frame. Taking for example. a Breitling Super Avenger. Perhaps one of the great best known and most popular is out there now. Two superb vengeurs identical, one with a white dial and one with a black dial if worn on the wrist, have a completely different presence. The white on my little 6.75 looks wrist primarily large, while the black adapt.

This can happen with so many different notes out there. I recently purchsed a Breitling for Bentley motors with a white dial. This watch is actually slightly larger than the great avenger (48.7mm over 48.4mm of SA) but the watch seemed much less obtrusive on the wrist. This is due to the thickness of the watch and the presence of the frame. The dial overwhelmed him more depth and size of the watch case is sticking out a mile from the wrist.


Is up a Bentley 48.7mm and 44mm Chronomat

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44mm, 46mm or 48mm? What is the best what?
Like anything out there, personal preference. One thing I would say though is that you should not base it only on the diameter. There are many notes out there as the chrono-avenger, the SuperOcean Steelfish and developments which are each Chronomat watches 44mm, but each of them different ports. And remember, just because the black face appears to be good, does not mean that the white face as well.

Panerai and Breitling and Omega are all available in many different sizes, and are not simply bound to the largest philosphy is better. For example, I always liked the Omega Seamaster watch, and after seeing the ocean planet, I wanted one. I figured it would look great ~ 45mm, as other watches 45mm seemed good on me and so did the 42mm Seamaster. I was wrong!

The ocean planet has a very long Supporter to support length, which gives it a profile very oval on my wrist, causing it to EndLink Ontario bracelet curiously stuck outside of my wrist. Costumes ocean planet of 42mm better, however, has this look elogated that I am not too fond of. so for me its the Seamaster chrono-large.

Panerai for the use of very large 44mm. You’ll find that a Luminor Marina 44mm longer than the 44mm Chronomat Evo. This is partly due to the thin frame and partly because of somewhat square face, giving it a little more wrist presence. The crown protector also adds a bit of width in terms of overall cases. The 45mm Radiomir are the more protective gaze without a crown. but I’m not a fan of wire hooks.

Your best bet if you plan to buy online is to go to a dealer and try different sizes and brands of watches, noting how they feel and look on your wrist. and remember to switch the bracelet changes between the belt and a watch as well. A bracelet will bring shows slightly larger as well quite often and will also feel heavy watch heavier. course.

Great watch happy hunting!

Ladies Vintage square Breitling – Identify?

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Ladies Vintage square Breitling – Identify?
Had another question Breitling Identification of a visitor thought that any help would be appreciated! The question goes like this:

“I recently bought this watch Breitling Ladies I am trying to find information on it. Here are the entries that I can see it: It has a square marked PLATE 20 G gold very unique case of the 7 / 8 (art deco look). The face of the dial diameter is 1 / 2 and is identified by a stylized B SWISS BREITLING GENEVE it is black with markings and gold hands.

The back looks like steel and is identified by the stylized BREITLING B 5519 on the outside and the mod of Loving 742452 STAINLESS STEEL FILE FFM (and probably other not scratched by a man in repair it is difficult to see that ) on the inside. There is a metal cover over the movement, the movement is identified by a B and a stylized BREITLING. It was almost impossible to find any information, any information would be greatly appreciated. “

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2008 Bentley Continental GT that gets the new ship clock Breitling

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

2008 Bentley Continental GT that gets the new ship clock Breitling
The new 602HP the 2008 Bentley Continental GT that ship has a brand new clock of Breitling in it which is very cool for any new owners of the Continental GT. As Breitling enthusiast, I think he is really cool that there is now a logo applied to the Breitling clock that is in all new Continental GT Speed!

The manuscript of Breitling that adorned the previous models is gone, now replaced by the logo applied to the wings of B gold with silver-plated hands. There is no occasion.

Here is the old clock in the Breitling Bentley Continental GT:

And the new Breitling clock speed in the Bentley Continental GT:

I think the new is a significant improvement over last. I could not find any information on the clock itself. I guess it uses some sort of movement Breitling quartz clocks like no instrument in the aircraft.

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IWC Ingenieur great – finally a IWC over 44mm!

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

IWC Ingenieur great – finally a IWC over 44mm!
IWC watches have always held a special place for me to have the thing that men continue, and are really interesting shows functional and simple. They are the only company which is a manufacturing and are also a lot of watches that adapt to my personal model. However, I do not have any of them. Why? They are simply too small.

I drew the line at 42mm. I do not buy shows no smaller than 42mm simply because I do not wear. I have always, as my Navitimer Chronomat and which are below 42mm, and I wear the Navi, but not the Chronomat. The IWC watches of their biggest was 43mm with the engineer, and that just simply did not cut. I think their editing Aquatimer Cousteau was also a little larger like 44mm or something, but did not like it pay the premium.

I always wanted an IWC movement with their manufacturing, which is why I loved the Portuguese of 42mm with the reservation of seven days of power. The reference 5001. Movement IWC caliber 50010.

Introduce the big IWC Ingenieur
Engineer of 45.5mm with an indicator of power reserve. Using a movement caliber 51112 with a reservation of seven days of power! Wow. My watch dreamy.

Very nice. Using the winding IWC Pellaton, and if you miss. reservation of power 7 days! This is one of the largest (if not the greatest) automatic movements in production. The watch comes on rubber or crocodile, not stainless in this size unfortunately.

I might have to arrange for new Ingenieur Automatic 44mm steel, but only if they add to a chronograph. He looks a little too flat with no subdials. The 44mm Ingenieur has no movement of seven days, unfortunately!

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A detailed look at two 48mm Breitling watches

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

A detailed look at two 48mm Breitling watches
The second thing I always look when I review watches online is the diameter of the watch. The first is to see if I like the design. Nowadays I do not really notice anything below 42mm, if it is over 46mm, which is the best!

The thing is, not all 48mm watches that are created as well. I will compare two watches watches 48mm just to show you. In fact one of 48.7mm and the other is a watch of 48.4mm. Both watches are Breitling for Bentley motors and Breitling Super Avenger, respectively. The great avenger is typically considered the greatest shows in the Breitling repetoire, however, I believe that the flight could be B, though I do not have one to compare to the sound a little expensive for me! So I will compare some vengeful great Bentley engine.

As side note, I should say that dials lighter also a greater presence of the wrist typically dark dials. So if you want the show seems to get larger, the light disappears!

Here’s a side by side two for you a look at, note that the size is quite similar. The depth of vengeful gives a superb look thick. It is indeed thicker:

The great avenging a 18.6mm years, and the engine is 15.2mm. Quite a difference, and the difference gives a very different look and feel on the wrist. The great avenger is much more apparent and less comfortable to me.

As you see in the picture above, the great avenger (left side) is much thicker. 3.4mm is quite a difference on the wrist, and my first day on I had to remove my wrist several times during the day simply because he was not very comfortable. This was not the case with the Breitling for elbow engines.

I leave you with two or three projectiles wrist, on my little wrist 6.75. So you kind of have an idea of what looks like one or the other shows above, and what you prefer and other factors to consider besides the diameter!

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Here is the Breitling for Bentley motors:


And here is the avenger superb (this time in white):


Note that in Supporter Support is much more about the great avenger that is a stat that many watches does not give you, but can make a difference. Omega in general tend to have a very long bear to support the length. Hope you enjoyed the article!

Breitling watch crown will they – should they be under warranty?

Thursday, March 12th, 2009

Breitling watch crown will they – should they be under warranty?
It is a good question. In my mind, if the crown falls on the clock, it should be fixed by Breitling under warranty which means it has unscrewed the stem. However, if it breaks off the stem, then that is a bit more difficult. Has it been abused? Was it a fault stem? These are things Breitling should consider looking at the problem.

I received an email from someone and the email states:

“Hi there! Thank you for your website, it was really useful, j’ont fews questions that I hope to obtain answers.
My father bought almost 10k for the watch breitling. Last time, he withdrew a dial slightly (button) to change the time, and this little button to fall off. I have sent to Breitling to fix, they’ll charge $ 984 to fix. My father just bought a watch last year, warranty is 3 years. If they fix this without charge. Because a watch is so expensive, and you just remove a dial to turn the time, drop them and found no coverage in this warranty. You know the shows much. What do I should do? Please can you advice.
It is so unreasonable that I bought a watch, and do something evil with the advance of the dial, I have to pay to get it the difficulty? Thus, they meant that Breitling is done by cheap materials and inexpensive equipment? For example, if something wrong with the chain then it is our responsibility to fix it, but that should not be misunderstood with the right to watch? The dial is 18kt gold and the watch is expensive, my father, he feast very nice and genlte.
Is it thus, what shoud I do now? ?
thank you for your time reading this, I really enjoyed. “

Now the warranty is usually 2 years, so I’m not sure where they got 3 years. Waiting on a response from $ 984 since it is an incredibly large number of money to fix a broken crown stem. If its costing that much to fix that it looks like it should be under warranty, unless they hit the watch against the sidewalk or something.

But it prompted me to think. What if your crown falls? Is this covered? What is it if you take your watch swimming, covered? The manual warranty Breitling is somewhat ambiguous when it comes to covering. I personally have had no experience with Breitling warranty since I had no problem with my watches. I’ve taken in for maintenance and that was that. I had to pay.

I am hoping that you could type power chip in or get out an email with some information!