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  1. One of the aspects that are sometimes neglected and that insurance change radically the aspect of a clock is its strap. And if it is of exotic skins, as the crocodile, the elegance is guaranteed

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    This high quality material has a natural structural surface which is accentuated and highlighted through finishing and further refined. The great individuality of this material makes each strap has a personal character, a specific structure, which makes each strap a cherished and coveted watch unique.

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    We all know that the "StrapMaster" Jacobs, happened long ago, to be a great craftsman of belts, which realizes our chimeras, to become a great teacher and an international benchmark.

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    Web: http://www.jacobstraps.com/

    Mail : jrartesania@gmail.com

    I have the privilege to show you the first unit of its new creation.

    Hornback "Exclusive" for Audemars Piguet.

    - Premium leather "A" and in this model only comes a leather strap, and not all type of leather. It has to meet several requirements, such as age, size, etc. Very hard to find.

    - Hump Cartilage real, not simulated.

    - Thread continuous quality polyester.

    - Adhesives and quality tested, developed exclusively for JacobStrap and for this type of leather, considering pore, texture, etc..

    - The art and craftsmanship of Jacobs

    Some photos:

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    Making-off

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    Leather

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    Resultados

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    Thanks for reading.

  2. We're in the air, or the sea, but ..... Under the surface.

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    Rolex Explorer II History.

    In 1971, Rolex launched the Explorer II (ref. 1655). This watch tool, incorporated a large orange needle for a 24-hour display, bezel engraved and graduate. Only sold with stainless steel case and black dial. The needle always remained Synchronized 24 hours with the hours ... in other words, the Explorer II 1655 was not a clock "GMT", since it could not be adjusted independently needle 24 hours ..

    The hand 24 hours - is used to indicate whether the time refers to AM or PM example 10 hours or 22 hours, combined with 24-hour graduated bezel, especially useful for cavers, that spend most of their time in dark caves , resulted in losing all sense of day or night.

    For the design and size the Explorer II 1655, was remarkable in its release. Due to the large orange needle 24 hours, was nicknamed "Freccione" (arrow) by Italian collectors.

    In the black sphere model, the needles create the "ghost" that effect is achieved by painting in black the tail mimicking well with the black color of the field and therefore not see a clear connection between the arrows and cannon of needles, so that appear to "float" on the dial.

    Here are the two versions of the Explorer II 1655:

    The first version (1971-1974). Needle stick seconds

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    Second version (1974-1985). Needle seconds blip

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    In 1985 and 1655 the reference disappears place is occupied by the Explorer II ref: 16550. Although still 40 mm in diameter, this Rolex was radically different from the previous model, as the 24-hour hand was now decoupled from the hours, making the clock hand could move 24 hours in 1 hour, independent hour hand. In other words, 16550 Explorerr II could now be used as a clock "GMT"

    In addition, the design of the dial and hands was changed, leaving almost no resemblance to the Explorer II 1655.

    16550 Explorer II now had the typical skeleton Rolex in the hands (known as "Mercedes") and a red GMT hand with a smaller triangle. There were two options, white or black. The glossy bezel looks bigger and bolder numbers bezel engraved with a deep ..

    Interestingly, some of the first 16550 tubieron a failure in the paint mixture, so that the white dial, eventually became Cream (Known as the "Dial Cream" Explorer II). The black dial version sometimes developed a "spider web" effect due to other faults in the mixture of paint:

    "Cream "Explorer II 16550:

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    "Spider Web" Explorer II 16550:

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    Production of the Explorer II 16550 lasted only three years:

    In 1989 16550 reference disappears and gives way to the reference 16570 almost like the previous model, also with black or white dial, same needles, same size, but the end is added armis closing or security tab as the previous model was smooth

    Explorer II 16570

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    In the year 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the birth of the first Explorer II reference 16570 disappearing and presenting at the Basel fair of that year the reference 216570 an Explorer II adapted slightly in size, to the "demands" of a sports watch of the century, the box goes just about 40 mm to 42mm, while keeping the ratio of typical lines Oyster case maxidial incorporates the "hands and indices larger" third needle GMT All times increases the size clearly referring to the 1971 original model.

    Now let's take a closer look at the replica Rolex Explorer II 216570 of the Noob:

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    - Steel case 42 mm x 13mm high

    - Automatic Movement Asian 2836 28800 bph

    - Sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating on 2.5x cyclops equal to Gen.

    - Semi-invisible crown engraved on the glass at 6 (same as Gen) of the best I've seen.

    - Sphere and arrows with Super lumen (surprisingly) in blue as Gen.

    - Steel Armix 316F (the best rolex bracelet so far) l

    - New style flip-lock closure (super high quality)

    - Space between 21mm handles

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    box

    Carved from a single block of steel with a satin finish and polished Oyster Box usual compliments the background thread and fine striations characteristic profile.

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    After undergoing surgery (change of heart) and I present my new Lifting Titan Divers Chronograph 47mm

    La marca

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    Oris takes the name of a stream and a valley next to Holstein in the north-western Switzerland. The word has its origin in the Roman Celtic 'Auris' later 'Orusz' meaning watercourse.

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    In its 100 year history the watchmakers Oris turbulent times and have lived alone. But they have always looked forward, with the aim to constantly develop better clocks.

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    Oris was founded in 1904 by Paul Cattin Holstein and Georges Christian. Both came from the watchmaking capital of Le Locle in the Swiss Jura region.

    Christian Georges died in 1927 shortly after the company became a public company. Oscar Herzog, brother of George Christian, became President and during the next 43 years, he continued the tradition of steady growth.

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    In the sixties, the company with a staff of 800, was among the ten largest producers in Switzerland.

    For over a decade (1986 - 1997), Oris watches are defined by their classic design. Cleverly designed and engraved dials structures oversized crowns, inspired by the pilot of the clocks in the Second World War, which characterize the Oris collection, appealing to a large number of enthusiasts and collectors around the world.

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    The introduction in 1998 of the robust collection Oris Full Steel marked for a new dawn in style. Thereafter, in a clear and defined to date the appearance of your Oris watches. Each year a new line was launched: in 1999: BC3, in 2000: XXL, in 2001: TT1, 2002: Miles in 2003: Artelier.

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    my Clock Rep. Oris Titan Chronograph Divers 47mm

    Movimiento.: Maquinaria Automática Valjoux 7750 GEN.

    Caja: de acero de 47 mm Diámetro; 18mm de alto.

    Bisel: Giratorio 120 clicks

    Extra: Válvula de helio

    Cristal: zafiro con AR 4,7 mm

    Lumen: Aplicado por el Maestro Fleed.

    Correa: Armix y caucho con cierre desplegable de doble seguridad.

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    appraisals

    This is a big clock! With a diameter of 47 mm, there is no way around the fact that it is larger than most sports watches.

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    At first glance the finishing stand. It is noted that these clock before a certain "entity." The details are cared for at a minimum. Everything oozes quality from all sides.

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    Another important aspect is the anti-reflective sapphire crystal on. Despite its thickness (4.7 mm) and convex shape, you can check the time in any situation with little difficulty.

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    Case

    The box shows a neat cut. TT1 design is complex, full of hard edges and angles.

    It's a beautiful piece of steel. Oris quotes box measuring 47 mm. But close to 44 mm on the bezel and the total thickness is 18 mm.

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    The signed crown is located wing 3 and the helium escape valve at 10:00 both threads, the buttons of the skate (at 2 and 4) are also secured with thread to emerge, stress that it is easy to operate.

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    The helium escape valve to be opened after a long period of time aboard a diving bell or diving station. Like any non-screwed crown open underwater.

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    handles

    Oris dive watches have large handles and complement the overall style of this model. It has a mirror finish on the outer surface of the handles and continue down to the link belt.

    bezel

    The bezel is knurled and has the standard 15 minutes the red zone. The frame can turn only left with 120 clicks accurate full rotation. The lumen pearl and inverted triangle is exactly 12 hours.

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    The bezel bicolor I can not comment on its usefulness, but I like the splash of color on the clock.

    needles

    Tritium in the hour hand is applied in two separate areas, which helps distinguish it from the minute hand.

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    The seconds hand, are thin and discreet. Modern design, all steel, it rides on a totalizing and sub-areas with a certain professional.

    Dial

    The dial has its entire surface waves Oris features, black non-reflective pattern. Each index ("tear" characteristic of the TT series) has a slim frame and polished metal inlay Superluminova Fleed applied by the teacher as the hands. The time is very easy to see with the naked eye by the contrast of the black dial.

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    The shape of the index dial really gives it a clean and classic. The date window at 6: 00 is very well integrated and very discreet

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    glassl

    the sapphire crystal is 4.70mm thick-cut and spherical in the interior offers a clear and undistorted full line of almost every angle ....

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    Movement mounted on my watch

    Calibre valjoux 7750 suizo GEN +6 -4

    Great caliber. One of the timesheets are more robust than at present.

    Born in 1973, has remained little changed so far

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    Specifications:

    Automatic chronograph counter central 60s, 30min at 3, 12 am to 6 o'clock, small seconds at 9, stop times to remove the crown to the second position and rapid change of date and day.

    Lacks column wheel and instead there is a piece that does more or less all the features that made this (this concept was patented in 1941 by the clockmaker, Henri Jacot-Guyot, but that's another story). A detail in the following photo (although in a later video you can see):

    An interesting link.http://www.timezone.com/library/horologium/horologium631672313433425752

    Strap / Armix

    The strap pivots freely on the handles of the box using a socket-type fastening system. This helps enormously to the suitability of any wrist watch, no matter how small it is.

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    Belt change

    No springbars in this model which I think is a success in terms of security. A bar secures the strap or bracelet to the screw terminals at each end. One screw is integral with the bar and the other is loose, so you can slide the bar to change. Changing the belt is a simple operation, but be careful not to lose the screws apart, I stick with temporary fixing.

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    Lumen

    I took the next picture by subjecting the watch to total darkness and forcing previamenta few moments with a light bulb to excite the Luminova application. The result is more than good.

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    back

    The back .... a hatch ufffff !!!!. Machining perfect. Excellent.

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    That's all, thanks for reading

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  4. the clock

    The Santos de Cartier do not need any introduction. As discussed in history, was designed by Louis Cartier for aviation pioneer and gentleman-playboy Santos Dummont. It is one of the first wristwatches for men of history. Since then at the very moment of its creation have elevated to cult icon he is today.

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    General appearance

    The Saints are one of those watches that can be recognized in a heartbeat. The design radiates a delicate kind of masculinity that sets it apart from the crowd. This makes it very versatile. From jeans, suit, the saints always up to scratch, this is as casual or as large as we like ourselves.

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    Features of my replica

    Purchased Lacenta is one of the best versions.

    Elegant timepiece, perfect finished, Gen. 1:1

    Movimiento: Swiss Eta 2824-2 Automatic Movement. 25J , 28800bph

    Diámetro: Width 38.5mm x Ht 38.5mm

    Espesor: 13,0mm

    Cristal: Zafiro

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    box

    Cartier is often understood as a brand by jewelers and this is evident when examining the box, a jewelry made of steel. The box is brushed apart from the edges, which are polished. This results in the typical design of the saints, distinguished by the reflection of light at the edges. Another part of the case is polished bezel, this gives the watch a bolder appearance and also makes it look a little bigger. The Saints is a large watch but .. around the wrist is filled with an amazing masculinity. The case and crystal are slightly curved to ensure a perfect match to the wrist.

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    It seems childish, but one of the main attractions of the cartier is and remains the blue faceted spinelcabochon inserted into the crown, in this model is cut into faces and lives like a king with a crown protected by two men emerge gracefully from the box.

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    Dial - Saetas

    The white dial with black Roman numerals Cartier, blend seamlessly with steel and polished screws of the bracelet. The area also benefits from the lack of timestamp window, resulting in a more balanced look.

    The sword-shaped bolts and fitted to perfection luminova connect with Roman numerals on the dial. Short is a feast for the eyes.

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    bracelet

    The bracelet is often where the clocks marked differences. Successful watches often owe their success partly to the excellent design of the bracelet, this is the case of the saints. The design is so sophisticated and intelligent that we do not realize it, but it feels so natural links to the shape of the wrist, which gives the feeling that we have made ​​and one piece of steel. Also the design of the bracelet with its links brushed and polished screws fit so well that it almost seems saints that the watch has an integrated bracelet.

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    To complement the set is equipped with a butterfly type closure is one of the most elegant closures comfortable and confident that they have passed through my hands.

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    strap

    The strap is a bit peculiar and unique to this clock, the two sides are equal. It is quite difficult to mount the strap to close, but once assembled is pretty good, highlight the closure is aesthetically equal to the bracelet.

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    Thanks for reading ... ... ... ... ... ... ....

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    I decided to do the review of this reply, apart from its history, because it is a fireproof watch over time and possibly the most elegant clock that exists.

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    History

    In 1904, the friendship between the Brazilian aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont and Louis Cartier French designer resulted in the creation of Santos, one of the first wristwatches in the world. 100 years later, Cartier continues to market the popular model at the time was immortalized as an icon of modern watchmaking.

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    Behind every invention lies a fascinating history and for the creation of the watch is no exception. But to tell the story of this useful object, you can not ignore the creation of the first plane, they are closely linked.

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    The real beginnings date back to the mid-nineteenth century when a Frenchman named François Dumont jeweler decided to emigrate to Brazil to try his luck. The fate led him to become the first Latin American coffee planter and accumulate a large fortune that allowed his son, Alberto Santos-Dumont, develop their curiosity about flying machines and become the unacknowledged father of aviation.

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    Grow a small family business called Cartier

    In 1847, the French jeweler Louis-Francois Cartier in Paris founded a business to provide jewelry to the court of Napoleon III, recently came to the throne. Their quality immediately became famous, and expanded its production to the manufacture of fine tea sets, dishes and jewelry, which earned him an immense fortune.

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    Then Alfred, the son of Louis-Francois Cartier took over the family business and introduced the novelty of pocket watches, which freaked the Paris of the late nineteenth century. But in the early twentieth century, the grandson of the founder of the family business, Louis Cartier, marked the ultimate success of this famous house, for the wristwatch created a unique piece that established Cartier as a universal brand. The best proof is that today, a hundred years later, Cartier remains one of the houses of jewelry and watches in the world.

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    Las historias de Santos-Dumont y Louis Cartier se entrelazan

    In 1900, Louis Cartier met Alberto Santos Dumont, who immediately became a close friend, and here is where the two stories, the famous aviator and the famous jeweler, intersect to produce a completely unexpected result: the invention of wristwatch.

    In 1901, three years before the first flight of Santos-Dumont 14bis, was aboard his airship No. 6, trying to earn a reward of 100,000 francs, to make a return trip from the Parc Saint Cloud to the Eiffel Tower in less than 30 minutes. When he landed the judges said they would give the verdict in an event to be held that evening.

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    Santos-Dumont waited anxiously until he came to Maxim's exclusive restaurant, where the cream of Parisian society, among whom was Louis Cartier, of course, cheered and cheered by his record. The odd thing is that Santos-Dumont, obviously thrilled to have won the award, said to Louis Cartier was surprised he did not know if he had won because he was unable to time while in the air, as in the it was impossible to remove the airship hands on the remote to watch your watch. Louis Cartier promised her friend to help you find a solution to their problem and so, as this tasteful designer gave to Santos-Dumont a flat square watch and gold, which was attached to the wrist by a leather strap and a buckle. Watch The impact was such that in a short time Louis Cartier began producing in series under the name of Cartier Santos.

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    The Cartier Santos watch again produced in 1979 and continued in production until now, maintaining the highest standards of quality maintained when Louis Cartier created the watch to his friend almost a century ago. The first copy of the new series was donated by the manufacturer to del'Air Musée de Paris, and exposed next to the last aircraft designed, built and flown by Santos Dumont: the 1908 Demoiselle

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    ¿Qué fue de Santos-Dumont?

    We all know what happened to Cartier. But what about Santos-Dumont? In 1909, he returned to Brazil. His whole life was in love with the idea of ​​creating an aircraft that was able to bridge the gap, transporting passengers, mail delivery and promote the union of nations, but the First World War gave birth to a very different reality. Santos had to witness the horror of seeing their planes were used as bombers killing of thousands of people. So, just three days after having served 59 years, hanged himself with his own tie disgusted and disappointed that he use his invention.

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    gratitude

    A dream and those who have come true.

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    tactical divers

    At the outset, his mission was to take action at once on the coast and enemy ports and pave the way for landing, eminentementes water features. As time went on the tasks were modified.

    Currently, its primary mission is the recognition of the enemy, hydrographic and geogafrico upliftment of disputed areas, amphibious command ejecusión raids, demolitions underwater structures and ships in port areas, enemies, demarcation prior to the landing beaches of the Marine Corps, SAR Missions (search and rescue) high risk and counterterrorism.

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    Tactical Divers have all the art equipment necessary for their performance. The team consists of personnel parachutes, uniforms of all types of environments, portable GPS, night vision and modern communications equipment.

    They can be deployed from submarines, but also are trained to be introduced by air and naval diverse. For your arrival at the point of action have: mini-submarines for two divers, individual propellers underwater breathing apparatus with recycling of air (no bubbles), folding kayaks, boats and speedboats Zodiac artillery.

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    The arrival should be as stealthy and unobtrusive as possible so as not to attract attention, because the theater will always be under absolute surveillance and armed presence. We will use the devices listed arrival achieving invisible as possible.

    After completion of the mission shall be treated, if possible, to return by the same means of arrival. If you have found this group is prepared to make extensive use of firepower in an orderly retreat covered by machine guns, grenades, smoke extraction units.

    Each operating unit of tactical divers compene of 3 operating groups of 16 men with full equipment and logistic support group.

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    While the members of this elite group is able to operate on land and using air as infiltration, water is their natural environment and where they train most of the time, using submarines as particularly ideal platform for transport subtle of men and material.

    As an integral part of training, the unit performs exercises in the marine theater, where they are put into practice all the knowledge about tactics and techniques, and where man is brought into contact with the environment in which you must act if a conflict.

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    NamgorF 1000 Ficha Técnica

    - Edición limitada de 5 unidades

    - Ensamblado en España

    - Caja de acero inoxidable 316 con tratamiento de arenado

    - Cristal zafiro 3mm

    - Bisel unidireccional con lumen en punto

    - 45mm diametro.

    - Pasadores reforzados

    - Corona a las 4.

    - 22mm entre asas

    - Valvula Helio automática.

    - Calibre Miyota 8215 mvt automática.

    - Juntas suizas

    - WR mínimo 200 m (probado)

    - WR Max. 1000m (no probado aún)

    -Esfera y manecillas con lumen de doble capas aplicado manualmente.

    - Correa de buceo de caucho tipo Isofrane ( de camino )

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    Proyect

    We all keep in our memories and the things we produce or accumulate the memory of time, but like the preserve of destruction did why not a device to keep our own time?

    The idea took shape, a challenge .. a dream .. a project where a handful of friends interact, share ideas, philosophies, experiences and opinions, and a whole lot of laughs.

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    Since it was our first project was decided to establish a maximum cost of 250 Euros. The problem was that having an approved cost not find anyone to do a decent various low-cost, after months, they decided to buy an existing base clock, strip, modify and customize the parts. So it was, and put the eye on the Tauchmeister T46. He polished the box with ceramic granules are completely changed the valve, polished rear, was designed and made a new dial, new shafts, super lumen, belt were changed springbars, 8215 Miyota synchronization, change together , waterproof watch, laugh, mosque, laughter, arguments, laughter, voting, laughter ..

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    Componentes del proyecto

    Creamos un foro para discutir y encauzar el proyecto.

    - Fleed

    - Qaz

    - Malasartes

    - Patrick

    - Maldonado

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    Born May 5, 2011 the team, creating a forum to discuss, learn a lot from each other

    May 9, 2011 is established maximum total cost for our project

    May 10, 2011 What kind of watch should be?

    May 11, 2011 may be a diver

    Decided May 13, 2011 will be an extremely diverse, we decided to use as a donor TauchmeisterT46

    May 16, 2011 Photoshops different dial samples, each has a different idea

    May 30, 2011 Engraving rear is simple and clean

    June 4, 2011 In search of the bolts, there is little for our Miyota 8215

    June 14, 2011 are requested and paid our Tauchmeister

    June 16, 2011 was decided to change and modify the helium valve, highly exposed to shocks

    June 22, 2011 The first donorwatch has been divided and now verify the strengths and weaknesses.

    July 2, 2011 It has a name NamgorF.

    July 4, 2011 lumen kind of use, has to be customized.

    August 8, 2011 lumen kind of use, has to be customized

    August 13, 2011 the hands are in charge

    August 14, 2011 The lumen is white to daylight white and blue ice in the dark

    September 12, 2011 The first dial (and designed) and the needles were lumean, looks good

    September 25, 2011 are requested straps 22mm rubber dive Benarus

    September 28, 2011 The first watch is assembled, it looks nice, we are proud

    September 30, 2011 Namgorf 1 / 5 with full engraved caseback

    October 1, 2011 Namgorf No. 2 / 5 complete game we Armix steel.

    October 2, 2011 First dive of Namgorf

    October 4, 2011 Test Isofrane belt, looks good, and takes great

    October 9, 2011 Namgorf, 3 / 5 4 / 5 and 5 / 5 ready project completed

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    Well that's all .............

    Lie ........ Our second project is in the kitchen of our feverish minds.

    Reminiscent of old flyers will of the second world grerra?

    Will be the envy of any formylated a pilot?

    Help make decisions in a bridge?

    Will be on the wrist of a diplomatic embassy cocktail?

    Sat qui what .....................

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  7. Graham-London

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    GRAHAM its origins begin in London, the clockmaker George Graham (1673-1751) who was responsible for many innovations in watchmaking .. He invented the chronograph, the exhaust cylinder dead-beat, the pendulum of mercury to compensate for temperature differences, etc. ..

    He also built the master clock of the Royal Greenwich Observatory, which defines the time most of the eighteenth century.

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    GRAHAM-London was resurrected in 1995 and is now a private company owned by the Anglo-Swiss watch company that designs and builds its own clocks in the La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland

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    Chronographs BOMBING OR COUNTDOWN:

    These pieces were used primarily in multi-crew aircraft, in combination with bomb sights. Primarily manufactured in Switzerland, were used by air forces of several countries .... Italy, France, Great Britain ...

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    The planes were used to drop bombs for the first time even before the First World War. In previous colonial wars, someone already came up throwing grenades and other explosives on the Indians, but the bombing itself, appears in the Great War.

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    These experiences show that the certainty of reaching a target from different altitudes and speeds should not be left to the instinct of the crew. They are developed optical instruments and chronographs for use together, installed in aircraft or in a wristwatch.

    Manufactured by many major brands, left to right and from top to bottom, Minerva, Universal, Leonidas, Breitling and Zenith.

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    The most important of these pieces is that changed direction after a second press of the trigger button (function "countdown"). The rotating bezel has a luminous triangular marker. Initiates a second hand account of seconds in the direction of clockwise to pull the trigger button once. To start the countdown, press it twice, so the needle goes in the opposite direction clockwise and can apply the scale of distances. The other button present in most clocks, is to reset.

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    Member, welcome aboard ..... Londons GRAHAM is on a mission .... "A long flight back to its roots " Today's destination is, Fortress Chronofighter.

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    La Fortaleza Chronofighter pays tribute to the clocks used by the crews of RAF Bomber Command.

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    A tribute to these "chronograph to ritorno", or at least a whole crown and pushers, is undoubtedly the Chronofighter Graham

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    Rep. Graham Chronofighter Oversize Diver

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    Movimiento: Asia 7750 movimiento cronógrafo automático en 28.800

    Caja: acero 316L

    Diámetro: 47 mm

    Espesor: 17,5mm

    Fondo: roscado de acero

    Cristal: Zafiro con doble AR

    Esfera: negra con C3 Súper Luminova naranja Aplicada sobre los marcadores y blanco en agujas

    Correa: Heroic 18 marron oscuro con pespunte blanco ( del amigo Ibrid )

    Cierre: Buckle heroic 18

    Rep. Graham Chronofighter Oversize Silver Dial

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    Movimiento: Asia 7750 movimiento cronógrafo automático en 28.800

    Caja: acero 316L

    Diámetro: 46mm

    Espesor: 17mm

    Fondo: roscado de acero

    Cristal: Zafiro con doble AR

    Esfera: plateada con C3 Súper Luminova blanca Aplicada sobre los marcadores y agujas

    Correa: encargo a artesano José María

    http://replik.as/showthread.php?27280-Tenemos-nuevo-artesano-en-correas..........................

    Cierre: Buckle Graham

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    In the beginning, the timers used by the flight crew were just great watches strapped to their jackets. However, they were vital pieces of equipment used to track the flight plans and air strikes.

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    These watches had to be trusted to airmen, a matter of life or death. They were recognized for their reliability and accuracy. These watches had to work on top of a world of adrenaline and emotion, where freezing temperatures prevailed in the supreme heights.

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    Were operated by men wearing leather jackets and gloves filled with large wrinkles, strapped to their seats, while confined to a flight deck in combat. And at night, on night missions, in the dim glow of the instruments of their cabins.

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    More than enough reasons to design and develop a specific system to activate the chronograph without fail - the result was the famous lever Graham.

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    The lever is a device that allows the crew member using the stopwatch intuitively under stress, while having his thick gloves shoes. It is a failsafe system that does not distract the user from the vital task, because the lever on the left is achieved effortlessly with the right hand. With the thumb starts and stops the stopwatch. The result is precise timing.

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    We've reached cruising altitude. Through the window, you can examine a real clock that remembers these times. Set in a leather bomber jacket

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    With the eyes of a hawk, this instrument embodies a part-time in the history of British aviation. As the fuselage of a flying fortress, the box presents a subtle mix of brushed and polished, playing with light and with the legend.

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    Thanks for reading ....

  8. the bezel

    The novelty of this model is its ceramic bezel, virtually scratchproof and immune to degradation over time. Until this new model, the bezel was aluminum, streaking quite easily ..

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    Presents a numerical ranking every ten minutes and rectangular indices every five minutes, with a scale of minutes, using small rod-indices in the first quarter hour. These indices are engraved on the bezel, getting a very good contrast and readability. Early Graduation at the reference position, we find an inverted triangle with a small rate applied in the center, with material lumininscente

    The perimeter of the bezel has 60 notches, designed to facilitate grasping and subsequent rotation thereof. Another positive about 16,610 difference is found in the fall of the bezel to the case: it is now perfectly straight when previously it curved inwards.

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    crown

    Visually differ because Triplock has recorded three small dots under the Rolex crown, while the Twinlock takes one, two or none. Different combinations in the diameter of these dots indicate the material which the box is made:

    - Three points of equal diameter = steel

    - Central Point = largest gold

    - Points = platinum larger side

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    To unscrew the crown must rotate two full turns clockwise, when it makes a jump of 1 mm outwards. If we pull it toward its first position, we can perform rapid adjustment date. If we throw a second time, stop and proceed to the second set horario.Para close, simply squeeze the crown inward and give two laps until the end, without forcing, clockwise.

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    bracelet

    A marvel of comfort and fit. Oyster remains the typical 20 mm, reducing to 16 mm to reach the end. The solid links joined by screws threaded pins are constructed like the rest of the watch. The finish of the links is glossy on top and bottom and the sides polished. The two elements are polished closing down, but they would be protected by the same lock, remain safe from any possible scratches. One of these elements presents the central part satin, inscribed with the mark, the seal, the reference to Geneva and Swiss Made.

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    The big difference is Glidelock closure. . I think a change was required, as the former did not convey the quality seal that deserved Submariner, both in design and material used, simple stamped steel. Now is steel and of considerable thickness.

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    The current Glidelock presents a slider, a series of parallel grooves in the inside of the box. The different positions are set simply with the following maneuvers: unlock the last link placing perpendicular to cassette, slide in either senses increasing or decreasing the diameter of the bracelet, and re-locking with a click. The operation is done without tools, just with fingers, very convenient and fast: in less than five seconds have the cuff snugly. It is ideal to change when small daily expansion in the size of the wrist make the watch more than necessary tighten or become too loose. Provides a total length of up to 20 mm, in increments of 2 mm.

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    Conclusions

    The mythical model update is inevitable, and even necessary to maintain your position. Changes and modifications may be criticized, but we can not ignore that the Submariner has evolved throughout its history, sometimes more successfully and others less. The key is to improve the model keeping the spirit in which it was born, its DNA, and Rolex has succeeded.

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    Increasing the size of the handles and crown guard gives a more robust and sporty, with a greater visual impact ..

    The bezel Cerachrom is a great success. The excellent abrasion resistance of ceramics, with very deep black color, make it a very to consider when assessing the Submariner.

    - The maxidial, with his hands and indices larger,

    - The closure bracelet is an improvement Glydelock brutal.

    Thanks for reading

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  9. Creature from the deep, quintessential diver's watch, a universe which remains the basic diving instrument, which long ago conquered terra firma, as a watch elegant, timeless and action.

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    Rolex Submariner has expanded its horizons far beyond his birth in 1953, while not denying nothing of its aquatic origins.

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    The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 116610LN diver was officially launched in early 2010 as a replacement for the outdated model 16610.

    Compared to its predecessor, the 116 610 has mounted a ceramic bezel scratch resistant, and a bracelet Glidelock,

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    While the size of the box is just 40 mm, it is observed that it has been given a more aggressive look, which is especially true for the shoulders to protect the crown, which are much more bold compared to the previous model .

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    La replica

    Modelo.: Rolex Submariner 116610 LN Ultimate, de Noob Facotry.

    size.: 40 x 13

    Cristal.: sapphire

    bezel.: Cerámic

    movement: Clon Eta 2836

    This replica is one of the Ultimate models of this model, of course, I have to make some small mod to leave nearly 1.1

    magnifying glass.: Dar Ar

    Hour hand.: Change, the body of the gene is somewhat thinner.

    pearl.: This well-centered, but of course, it is almost impossible that resembles the gene.

    crown.: This pretty well but could change

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    the box

    With a strong and recognizable thanks to its case, bezel and dial. His measures 40 mm in diameter and 12.5 mm thick, with its fine design, make it a balanced and versatile clock, suitable for both casual use or dress watch..

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    Over the previous model, the 40 mm still unchanged, although it presents a clear increase in size in places. The handles are 1 mm each, winning a total of 2 mm and crown protectors are also larger

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    These alterations cause more visually striking, with a sportier look, especially thanks to those extra millimeters on the handles. The smooth transition between the case and the previous Submariner bracelet is now altered, becoming more angular.

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    The top features a satin finish, like the back, with the typical blind bottom without any inscription. The lid ring has an external threaded finish polishing, like the sides.

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    the dial

    The maxidial, which in this model are larger indices and needles. No longer a nod to the past as past, painted indexes maxi version had its first success with the model 5512 and 5513.

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    Superimposed on the black background, as indices applied [censored] points, are located at each hour except at twelve hours (inverted triangle), three hours (date window) and six to nine hours (index type cane).

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    They are filled lumen that radiates a blue hue when the light intensity decreases. The fact that color choice is important. Sunlight is formed by radiation of different wavelength constituting the visible spectrum. These radiations are absorbed differently by the seawater. The color, starting with the red disappears. With increasing depth, gradually disappearing orange, yellow and green, until only the passing blue violet.

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    Mercedes type needles, oversized in width, are in white gold gene Cromolight applications. The seconds hand presents, to 3/5 of its length, a small filler also point in the same luminescent substance. In the outer zone of the dial, outside the circle of directions, find a scale of 60 points.

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    On the dial inscriptions found abundant, typical Rolex. Triangle under twelve hours, the logo, the brand name and model, "Oyster Perpetual Date". Just over six hours, in four lines! different, "Submariner" tightness "1000 ft = 300 m", and the pompous "Superlative Chronometer Officialy certified". And to top it all perpendicular to the inner ring is engraved dial with no fewer than ten times! Rolex name. Between them, located at six, we also find the serial number engraved.

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    At three we find the window with the indication of the date, in black on white. The magnifying "cyclops" increases the readability of the digits. This bubble, which protrudes 1.5 mm of perfect flatness of the sapphire crystal, is another of the signs identifying the submariner since 1970. This optimization of the reading of the accurate date presents the novelty of the gene carrying anti-glare treatment.

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  10. Thanks

    My friend and pro José Forero

    Antecedentes

    How wrong are those who think that they are simple timing devices, pots without a soul, unable to convey feelings

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    When we learn to appreciate things when they are no longer cold whims of this passion, when they cease to be normal to become special is .. When we are ready to merge with the DNA of a Panerai 288 Radiomir Chronograph

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    Panerai

    The Radiomir Panerai watch has grown in popularity in recent years due to its simple design and uncompromising. Although the watch is designed to be simple and efficient also has a certain elegance that is not found in a number of other watches.

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    Biographical notes

    In the beginning was a little boring Panerai producer of technical equipment, such as depth gauges and compasses. All this stopped in 1935 when Panerai signed a contract with the Italian Navy to produce watches that were easy to read underwater. Panerai has never been a "timing device" 'before and asked for help from another brand of watches: Rolex.

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    In 1938, Panerai watches were launched only for the Italian Navy with the name: "Radiomir". The movement and box Radiomir were all for Rolex. Later Panerai movement began with less expensive "Angelus. " After that, he stopped producing watches about 50 years. Now Panerai watch brand is an independent and do not need the help of Rolex more.

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    Radiomir The name comes from the luminous (and radioactive) material Radiomir. This material is said that people then could read the clock correctly under water. Of course now illegal. Panerai now uses' SuperLuminova that is not radioactive.

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    With you: 288 Chronograph Replica Panerai

    Movimiento: Asia 7750 movimiento cronógrafo automático en 28.800

    Caja: acero 316L

    Diámetro: 45 mm

    Espesor: 17mm

    Fondo: roscado de acero

    Cristal: Zafiro con AR incoloro

    Esfera: negro con C3 Súper Luminova Aplicada sobre los marcadores y agujas

    Correa: de JacobStrap cocodrilo marrón oscuro con pespunte blanco

    Cierre: desplegable de acero pulido

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    La Caja

    With a size of 45 mm in diameter, which has become the reference size for the range Radiomir, inherits the strong personality of the historical model. It is a large box, made ​​of steel 316, this format, in line with modern trends highlights the elegance of design, the fineness of the box as a pillow and rugged construction

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    The Handles

    As I said once, called "towel", but were originally welded to the body of the box, now are properly bolted to it, retaining its original design, the practice can be unscrewed and separated (in two parts) A allow the placement of straps These fine solid steel rods are stronger than the strongest of the conventional pins (holes) when attaching the strap to the box.

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    The crown

    With a dimension (7 mm) and taper and threaded, it is perfect for this watch, is signed and provided, therefore, the corresponding brand logo on the front (pre-V logo OP). With his stripes, his grip is excellent and is all touch and sound delicious.

    EscucharLeer fonéticamente

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    Cronos

    The buttons start and stop the stopwatch, polished steel cylinder, perfectly integrated into the curved design of the box (at 2h and 4h) are of a "pump type" in this way ensures the seal watch

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    Sphere

    The dial is black with hour markers and numbers Arava, equipped with a readable and luminescent arrows, coated in a good lumen (C3Superluminova). The continuous seconds sub dial is situated at 9 am while the minute counter is at 3 pm in perfect balance and shapely, and highlight that is not too close to the center of the guard (a common problem in these days with large chronographs). The tachometer and the set fits perfectly and gives a sense of depth.

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    Clasp

    The closure Polished double fold that comes with this watch is new design of Panerai w 2 buttons on each side release closure. It is a very secure closure that looks a bit sporty and very elegant and perfectly matches the general feel of the clock. It seems as if the Panerai design department has thought of everything in terms of design and comfort.

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    strap

    Made to order the teacher Jacob ( http://www.jacobstraps.com [/ url]) was performed with measures 26.4 / 20 and 115/78 wide long, in excellent alligator dark brown / white stitching, inner curve and lined with top quality beef. Matches perfectly with the clock and the color will darken with age.

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    This belt is the essential complement to the Master Clock and Jacob are performed with the expertise and experience that shot him.

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    My opinion a good belt with a mediocre replica much better than the alternative.

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    Conclusion

    Sleek and sporty, yet its size is very comfortable and the design of the box and handles makes it sits in the wrist. 1:1 with the gene construction and a part which can not fail in our selected collections.

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    Sleek and sporty, yet its size is very comfortable and the design of the box and handles makes it sits in the wrist. 1:1 with the gene construction and a part which can not fail in our selected collections.

  11. Pam 127 - Luminor 1950 Fiddy

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    The hoary legends are full of magic and unwanted objects, which ....... character presumably attributed to people who elect them, find them and carry.

    I wonder ... if you like that for centuries, knights, poets and mystics have sought these essences, our choice of having a "Fiddy" is not linked to the loss of original innocence or create a communion with the origins of the myth.

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    Panerai, as prestigious watch brand is different from the others since its inception. One need only look at the vast majority of big brands have their origin in Switzerland, against the Italian origin of this.

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    The relationship of the brand with the Royal Italian Navy is no secret to us. But such is the symbiosis that around 1890, Panerai became the official supplier of the military division, generating large advances in materials autoluminosos in the first decade of the twentieth century

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    They get a bright compound with zinc sulphate and radium bromide, which call Radiomir, which later gave its name to a series of models, design with a somewhat peculiar case

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    As peculiar as the true origin of Panerai watches, which owes its existence to the demands of special corps command X ª MAS assault, for time and its measurement were essential factors in their missions. But we must point out that the assault team was mostly underwater, so the need to carry fully sealed watches became an obligation.

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    That is why, after several attempts with other prestige brands, the Royal Italian Navy directs the manufacture of watches Panerai tight, tough, accurate and with good visibility underwater.

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    The first prototype manufactured by Panerai watch dates from 1938, which sat on a machine based on a Rolex Cortébert Ebauche on a box of 47mm Radiomir and adding material to the indexes on the dial. The first model far exceeds all the evidence and claims the manufacture of a first series of 10 units, under the reference 3646.

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    Over the next few years, improvements made ​​by applying different series as the Angelus caliber 240 with power reserve of 8 days, or the protective characteristic arched crown.

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    But there is a clear point of inflection between two essential stages in the history of the brand, and this is the year 1993, from which the brand becomes part of the Vendôme group, and that's when really going to civilian market

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    This brings up the reissue of several models until now considered a military secret, as is the case of the Luminor, Luminor Marina or Mare Nostrum.

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    It is in 1997 when the brand expands and clocks begin to appear in series with different technologies developed, sponsorships and other growth strategies.

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    But the current success of Panerai is not only that good expansion strategy, but as in fashion, has been governed entirely by chance. Everybody knows that we are involved in some way in this world that has many adherents Drapery. So many of us gathered in various forums and sharing a common hobby.

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    But I dare say that much of the success of these watches are not only due to the clock itself, but an element that sometimes bring us head, Correa. Clocks are extremely chameleon that can completely change your look by simply putting a belt or other model

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    No wonder many of us have a few Panerais and a dozen different models of belts.

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    That is why when we buy a Pam not only buy a watch, buy a lifestyle, a base that will change as the mood of their owners, depending on whether you decide to put a brown alligator strap or a beef aging skin tones clear or one of the various craftsmen we have for this forum.

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    Rep. Panerai PAM 127 Special Edition 1950

    Caja.: 47mm de diámetro de acero cepillado

    Bisel.: Acero pulido

    Trasera.: Vista con crista zafiro

    fondo.: Cristal de zafiro

    Protector de corona.: Acero satinado

    Esfera.: Negra con números arábigos luminiscentes y marcadores de hora.

    It consists of two superimposed discs: the top one is perforated with the numerals and hour markers

    while the bottom is covered with a thin layer of Super Luminova

    Cristal abombado.: Zafiro, formada por el corindón, con Capa antirreflectante

    Calibre base.: UNITAS-6497-2 17J manual

    Alternancias.: 21.600

    Correa.: Orloff Assolutamente

    Cierre.: Ardillón, acero

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    Only 1,950 pieces of this special edition created to commemorate the classic models made ​​for the Italian Navy.

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    With a very large box 47 mm stainless steel with black dial with the logo of 1950.

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    Because this was the first special edition with historically correct size of 47 mm with a locking crown is probably the most popular special edition of the history of Panerai.

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    Movement has seen, you can appreciate a sapphire crystal beams show their beauty and similarity in design to the Rolex movements crops, pocket watch that these pieces were staying.

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    The patented locking crown makes him look very distinguished.

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    Essential for any collection, as a limited edition for its historical similarity to the clock built in "1950". Also known as Fiddy, this watch, in my humble opinion, has more character than any Panerai watch.

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    Thanks for reading ..................... [/ B]

  12. Belt

    The strap is made by master craftsman Jacob ( www.jacobstraps.com ), which after discussion accepted the challenge to make this belt.

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    The strap is made of Cayman (Hornback), is a very unique and because of its difficulty, sometimes, you can only make a leather strap, hence the price, often exclusive and unique pieces, it is very difficult to find two skins with this part, which is bone.

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    The interior, like the lining, are 1 ª quality cow

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    In alligator brown colors available are gold, brown and black.

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    To manufacture, Jacob currently uses the belt endlinks China.

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    Authentic leather maintenance

    1 - Watch your belt of spending time in the sun and rain.

    2 - be careful not to apply chemicals such as acids and lubricants that can damage the texture and color of your belt.

    3 - Keep in mind that this type of skin tends to darken naturally over time gradually, so if you polish with some substance to base oil and grease, the color will darken faster.

    4 - If you want to clean you can with a cloth dampened with water and give to any pasta or other neutral oil-based substances, preferably natural or mineral that will not damage the skin and buff with a dry cloth.

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    Thank you swallow this billet ... ... ... ... ... ... ..

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  13. Thanks

    My friend iBrid

    - Instigator and architect of the joint where I acquired this unit

    - Promoter, coordinator, manager and giving me the post for the scoop of the Hornback,

    Thanks Vincent.

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    Background

    There are many possibilities we have to get to know different aspects of our male personality. Each man is different, and that difference is reflected in everything that surrounds our individual and lifestyle. Our dress, our favorite drink, your sport and the type of music we hear, or just that special place we choose to lose, are some of the clues we have to discover.

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    But what really defines the style and personality of a man is his watch. Something so simple yet so hard. The watches speak of their owners, and are able to transmit detailed, subtle notes on how to be the wearer.

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    AP Royal Oak Offshore Replica Ultimate Safari

    - Box 44 mm x 16mm high

    - Gear "reversing wheel. Gen

    - 7750 Automatic Chronograph Movement alternations 28800 (seconds to 12)

    - Sapphire crystal

    - Correa Jacob Hornback Alligator Strap

    Box provided by my friend Qaz (thanks)

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    Biographical notes

    Two young watchmakers decided to pool their expertise to create one of the largest watch brands of all time, Audemars Piguet. Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet in 1875 decided to jointly produce complicated watches.

    Began production in Le Brassus, a village in Valle de Joux in Geneva, where they are located faithful to its long tradition. From there, they created real wonders of luxury watches and today continue to demand that the spirit of its founders Audemars and Edward Piguet Jules instilled.

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    When the Royal Oak was launched in 1972, immediately caught the attention of two very good reasons. Its first truly original style, the work of Gérald Genta, the incomparable designer imagined octagonal bezel instead of eight visible screws, and its integrated bracelet. Second, because the Royal Oak was the first high-end sports watch.

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    The mark gave his Royal Oak an automatic movement with calendar function. He took his innovative form of a porthole on HMS Royal Oak, the ship would also give his name.

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    Since its launch, the Safari has caused very popular among lovers of watches is one of those watches that everybody likes us no real apparent reason, apart from the overall design. Whether cream-colored dial, black numbers, special crocodile strap is difficult to highlight a feature that makes it so attractive to most people. AP was a great success with this piece, and the market has spoken. Depending on the country, the Offshore has a waiting list of between 3 to 9 months.

    Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Offshore never left the factory in LeBrassus

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    Offshore collection, Safari always caught my attention, mainly because of the color and very nice lines. Is this cool brown crocodile strap (Hornback) with the texture of the bone, making it a very euh ... Safari. Like all other Royal Oak, Safari also has the 8 screws (in the original white gold) on the bezel of the watch. When the clock is stopped at certain angles, light plays nicely with the glossy bezel and polished screws. I find myself doing this quite regularly.

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    The watch is much larger than the original model of Royal Oak, and not only that, but also a bit different in shape. This model and models of sea are known for their rubber parts, like the thick rubber gasket between the bezel and the watch case and protective rubber chronograph push buttons and crown.

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    The biggest difference I find with it is that Gen. Gen. crown and pushers are not aligned. For not being a dedicated chronograph movement, but a regular movement with a chronograph module further (this method is called in tow).

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    The grassroots movement is a movement manufactured, which has been used by Audemars Piguet in 2005. The regular automatic Royal Oak Date (ref. 15 300) has the same base movement (caliber 3120), among others. The movement used in Safari (and other offshore chronographs) is known as caliber 3126/3840 with 59 jewels and a power reserve of 55 hours.

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    The dial-style models in the collection Royal Oak Offshore is decorated with the motif "Mega Tapisserie."

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    The alligator strap is wearing an elegant Hornback, and the crown and buttons are molded in black rubber.

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    The screws go back through the clock and the screw (the gene white gold) on the bezel is actually a hex (in the Republic also has an intermediate cylindrical nut). The text on the back of the AP ROO Safari tells you all you need, except for water resistance.

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    Each Audemars Piguet has a number of mechanism (engraved on the plate, in general, and the wheel) and a number of box is always visible (recorded outside the bottom of the box).

    In my case the number of replicates would be: No. 8520:

    The production number is a combination of a letter and a few If someone can explain the logic behind these numbers, would be very grateful.

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    With approximately 800 employees in Switzerland and 200 in foreign countries, Audemars Piguet is capable of producing between 25,000 and 30,000 watches a year. Therefore, there must be something to do with the combination of these two identifiers in the back of the clock.

    The dimensions of 44mm x 14.75mm, it may not look good on the wrists of the world, but certainly are comfortable on the wrist.

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  14. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore “Montauk Highway Editión”

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    Didicada to torobravo

    Produced and marketed porTorobravo Replica Limited Edition of 100 numbered.

    Movimiento: Asia 7750 Valjoux Chronograph movement, Insigna Rotor, Working Regulator, 28800bph

    Diámetro: 42mm

    Espesor: 15.5mm

    Cristal: Zafiro

    Correa: Hornback decocodrilo realizada artesanalmente por Jacob, perfecta (www.jacobstraps.com)

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    For New Yorkers, Montauk Highway represents the impersonal way out of the asphalt and the rigors of daily routine, a ticket to an oasis where water moves sluggishly on the docks and boats dot the horizon. In this atmosphere, time stretches and contracts to house mile.

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    A road may seem an unlikely source of inspiration for a luxury sports watch, but when it is as famous as the Montauk ... a picturesque strip of asphalt 100 miles starting in New York, traces a path through eastern Long Island and empties into the sun, surf and style of the Hamptons, it's much easier to do. At least that seems to be the thought of Audemars Piguet, to launch this year.

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    Audemars Piguet in June 2009 launched a limited edition of 300 numbered units. Royal Oak Offshore "Montauk Highway at a retail price of 20,500 Dollars

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    This special edition model has style and good taste to the collector. The bright blue and bright emerald on the tachymeter scale and Arabic numerals for the hours is amazing, without being shrill, and the rich tones of chocolate in the sub-areas of the lap counters, create a nice contrast against the pure white dial and revel in the details.

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    Then, of course, not surprising that the brown alligator strap with stitching Hornback emerald blue, almost as luxurious as the polished steel case, warm glow and superbly finished.

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    This beautiful belt works wonders on more than one variant of this model, including the navy or Safari, and it is less effective in editing the Montauk Highway. Adheres to the wrist through the clasp famous "AP" that cleverly doubles flagship brand.

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    Created in 1875 under the signature of two young lovers of fine watchmaking, Jules-Louis Audemars and Edward-Auguste Piguet, and in order to design and produce in the Joux Valley, Audemars Piguet started growing gradually as more later known as the cradle of watchmaking.

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    That was how the conviction but also the talent and the desire to create original pieces, innovative, unique in its kind, enables them to achieve success quickly. By 1885, the two partners set up a branch in the city of Geneva and in 1889, enter into trade relations on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition in Paris, where he presented various complicated watches pocket.

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    Over the years, manufacturing Audemars Piguet develops, giving priority to creating high quality models, but always continuing its tradition of innovation

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    Audemars Piguet among many other creations that have marked the history of Haute Horlogerie, which totaled a record number of world firsts, you can highlight the historic and prestigious Royal Oak, introduced in 1972, characterized as the first luxury sports watch produced in steel, which will revolutionize the codes of Haute Horlogerie, and will see its perfection 20 years after the Royal Oak Offshore, the beginning of another legend and a continued success.

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    This line, which now accounts for half of sales of Audemars Piguet, under the inspiration of the octagonal hatch British war ships, eight screws interns exhibits 18 carat gold, and stainless steel and gold. Its success has been completed with new creations like the Royal Oak Dual Time Royal Oak or Offsshore. The latter is a perfect mechanical work, whose extraordinary case has been made ​​after more than two years of research and testing.

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    The story of the mythical creation of Audemars Piguet emerged back in the 70's, comes in a context of liberation, from the feminist struggle until the conquest of space and the feats of biological research.

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    In this scenario prevailing in the ephemeral, Audemars Piguet drag all the trends, launching a new challenge that asserts its technological and stylistic: the creation of a truly original clock. New form of octagonal bezel, new material such as steel, a new concept of the box because the bevel and the background are secured by eight screws and new concept of integrated bracelet watch

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    First introduced in the World Watch Fair in Basel in 1972, its success is immediate and never decay, integrating over time with new horological complications and regularly using new materials.

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    Importantly, although the original model is still available, the Royal Oak has become a legend: a wonderful story born of daring clock and watchmaking expertise.

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    Since its emergence, and amazes anticipates this watch. Its name derives from the story of a legendary oak dating from 1600. Watch imposed by their own choices, as well as his charismatic character. In a way, has a philosophy of time.

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    Thanks for reading

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