Authentic Watches

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way ~~ At the dawn of Christmas, this cheerful song has spread all over the streets and alleys, and the windows of the mall have been carefully arranged, no matter Children and adults are looking forward to Christmas. In the West, children put stocking socks next to the fireplace the night before Christmas, and believe that Santa will come down from the fireplace’s chimney at night to bring them their long-awaited gift. Of course Santa Claus only exists in fairy tales, but the tradition of gift giving has remained to this day.
   The most interesting thing to spend Christmas in China is to eat apples on Christmas Eve. This is a custom peculiar to China ‘Ping An’. Today, the Christmas atmosphere in China is getting more and more intense. It is necessary to send carefully selected Christmas gifts to relatives and friends and send full blessings.

   When they were young, people would expect Santa to give them endless candy. When they were older, they would like Santa to bring cool skateboards or unique skirts. Later, people want more and more things, but they can really move Fewer and fewer people, how to choose the right gift becomes a problem. The following editors are for you. You don’t need to rack your brains on choosing the right gift, because the choice of moving the ‘core’ is in Amy Long.

Baihua Fairy Gifts
   She has high heels and running shoes, drinks tea and drinks, has brave friends, and powerful opponents. She is particularly beautiful and peaceful, full of wisdom and extra gentle. She is good at finding her role on different occasions, and she has all the relationships Properly handled.
   The Baihua Fairy Watch is sold in the form of a box, which contains 3 replaceable faceplates and two belts of different colors, as well as a pendant that can be fitted with a faceplate. Through free matching, DIY produces watches that meet your mood, satisfy The ever-changing charm of women. The steel belt is calm and calm, the orange belt is relaxed and active, and the classic black belt is elegant and dignified. Different straps and different dresses allow the faceted goddess to easily control various social scenes and hold the field easily.

Challenger pays tribute to young people who make breakthroughs
   He doesn’t like a comfortable life, he is constantly breaking through the imprisonment of reality, always thinking of going faster and rushing higher, he is not insatiable, but indulged in the best effort.
   The Challenger series watches have the lug design of the brand DNA ‘Time Wing’, which is neat and generous, exuding the beauty of strong sports and strong masculinity; the blue dial, like the feeling of being in an extremely cold glacier, is continuously released to the wearer The courage to let go and challenge.

Ballet pendant watch for sweet girlfriends

   What a magical word for ‘girlfriends’. They had never known each other and had no blood relationship, but they became the most important people in each other’s lives. Together, we have traveled a lot of time. They don’t have to stick together all the time, but they can find each other.
   The ballet pendant watch is a new product of the Jingya series. The small 22mm small watch can be hung on the neck like a pearl pendant. Just like you quietly tell your heart in your girlfriend’s heart; the wearing method of the pendant breaks through the traditional function of decoration only on the wrist, making the way of coordination more flexible, so that your girlfriend can attend your intimate company.
   Christmas is coming. Although the story of Santa Claus is gradually leaving us as we grow up, thankfully we have friends around, and we can also celebrate in front of the Christmas tree together and look forward to the time when we unpack the gifts. Little surprise, guarding the fairy tale in the heart together, everything is still as beautiful as it was. More Amy Long’s selection of Christmas gifts, to accompany you to guard the little beauty of Christmas, welcome to buy at Amy Long’s various stores and Jingdong Mall specialty stores.

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Some people say that a publicist loves a car, just like a restrained person loves a watch. Although we can’t agree completely, careful thought seems to make some sense. In fact, no matter whether it is a luxury car or a luxury watch, if luxury is used as its attribute, then the real luxury should be an elegant but not high-profile, restrained rather than noisy life attitude and taste. The same goes for luxury watches.

Understated but luxurious watch
The watchmaker is naturally fascinated by the stunner hiding in his shirt cuffs. However, those who have a better watch but don’t like publicity and low-key are extremely appreciative. In addition to appreciating the complexity, exquisiteness, and elegance of the watch, he is right about it. Watches with a simple design, restrained and unpretentious, but exuding a luxurious atmosphere, have a soft spot for them.
Of course, there are many factors for evaluating a watch from different perspectives. However, to be a low-key, restrained but luxurious watch, you can study at least the following three points:

Minimalist look
No matter how to show off its complicated functions, a low-key luxury watch must first be a simple watch with a simple time display as its main function. Almost all real timepieces meet this point, of which the self-sounding watch has an unparalleled charm of restrained luxury. The perpetual calendar and the tourbillon are slightly flaunted by the non-stop sound. If it is a chronograph, then it depends on the design of the classic dial plus a single button.
Of course, there are exceptions to everything. The perpetual calendars of Glashuette Original and Ulysse Nardin have absolute practicality. Although the appearance is low-key and noisy, they express their unique superiority in the small face plate.

 Humble decoration
Gold, rose gold, and precious stones are naturally excluded. Platinum and platinum are the best choices, although some metals such as palladium are now being debated as raw materials for watchmaking. However, in general, the closer the metal is to steel, the better it will meet the requirements of low-key luxury. If the materials that can be used to make the dial are considered in terms of quantity, then there are now more options than traditional precious metals.
Of course, this does not mean that all low-key luxury watches should use ancient metals such as steel or copper as raw materials. In fact, many watches use gold movements, and even some watch movements are used very Beautiful alloy to complete the production. For those who only know one or the other, the luxury and beauty of these watches are hidden in the case, but they cannot appreciate them.

Harmonized specifications
Take 50mm as the dividing line of watch size. The size of traditional disc watches is between 40-42mm. In our opinion, this is the largest size a watch can keep its mystery. Any size can be shared with neighbors across the street, and this loses its elegance and connotation.
This may sound relatively simple, but the development of watch cover production is becoming more and more complicated. Although various unique shapes and shapes are very attractive in themselves, according to the intent of this article, we will ignore these ‘personal’ watches And faithful to traditional round and square watches.
From these three principles, let’s start the journey of low-key luxury of watches:

PATEK PHILIPPE Ref. 5101P
陀 In watches, the tourbillon is probably the most ostentatious technology among many complicated functions, although it is not proved in many places. This Patek Philippe is engraved with the word Tourbillon on the face plate. Through the bottom cover, you can see the movement parts such as the balance wheel and hairspring. The absolute top-level movement determines Patek Philippe 5101’s highest honor in the watch industry. In addition, the 10-day ultra-strong power reserve makes it a rare rival.
Although it is not the most popular moon phase tourbillon watch in the world, nor is it the most complicated work, nor is it the platinum-class standard movement Ref.5131 in the world’s watch industry, but it hides the same calmness in the simple and restrained appearance. The charm of technology is magnificent.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Duo
AeJaeger-LeCoultre has an absolute say in the field of low-profile watches, such as the extremely charming Master ultra-thin watch series. What I want to say here is its Reverso Duo watch. Although it is not the brand’s most low-key luxury work, the time display function and design of the two places in the left and right faceplates are absolutely in line with the essence of the real time machine. .

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In 2011, Vacheron Constantin added two new members to the Overseas Series, which demonstrates the dynamic personality of the excellent technology and elegant design of the Overseas Series.

The perpetual calendar chronograph marks the introduction of “advanced complications” into the collection, as well as a new women’s watch with a self-winding mechanical movement with a small date display, designed for the perfect woman.

 The Overseas Chronograph Perpetual Calendar “Boutiques Exclusive” cross-country perpetual calendar chronograph, limited to 80 pieces, is only available exclusively at Vacheron Constantin’s 27 stores around the world.
Vacheron Constantin’s new Overseas Small Model Date Self-winding offers two options: one is an 18-karat rose gold strap, and the other is a beige leather strap with a gray sulfur carbon rubber strap.

With a polished semi-Maltese cross 18-karat rose gold triple-folding and two-button fastening system clasp, it ensures the best safety and comfort for the watch.
Source: Vacheron Constantin SA

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The birth of Hamilton’s new adventure futuristic ladies watch can not help but be astonishing: the original adventure futuristic model can also be so soft and elegant! The Hamilton Adventure series has taken the lead in the sci-fi futuristic ‘Men in Black’ series of movies, and this series of watches also makes people unknowingly associate it with the chic and cold male soldiers, The combination of the two is so appropriate that the advent of the new Adventure Futuristic Women’s Watch can’t help but be astonishing: the original Adventure Futuristic can also be so soft and elegant!
    The newest member of the adventure series ladies watch is extremely cool and gorgeous. The triangular shape design of the futuristic future is used on women’s watches. It is no longer so flamboyant, but reveals exquisite elegance. The dial is composed of white mother-of-pearl and metal. The shiny steel case and the white matte rubber strap with pearl touch form a contrast of light and shadow, so that the whole body of white presents multiple levels. Its full diamond model is limited to 888 pieces worldwide. .

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Jacodro’s watches have always been unique artworks. In the eyes of Jacques de Lo, the watch is not only a mechanical device, but also an emotional, warm spring. Appreciating Jacques Dro’s watch works for hundreds of years is not only an aesthetic enjoyment, but also an artistic journey through time and space.

Jacques de Rouge gold hour dial
 Jacques Dro’s engraver carved a relief pictogram with simple geometric lines on antique gold, with exquisite shapes and vivid pictures, which meticulously described the titling’s agility and the change of feather colors, just like art at first sight. The eccentric hour and minute dials bring more creative space. The unique and unique design of the Petite Heure Minute Relief watch highlights the brand’s perfect interpretation of taste, creativity and skill.
 The protagonist of the Petite Heure Minute Relief is a pair of lifelike tits sculpted in gold. It stands on a tree branch. The nest is a young bird waiting to be fed. which performed. Jacques Dro has carried forward the precious scene of birds in the Jura Valley with a century-old unique handicraft, and launched two Petite Heure Minute Relief watches, which are new masterpieces of decorative arts. .
 More information about Jacques Dro: jaquetdroz /

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IWC was founded in 1868. Watchmaking has a history of nearly a century and a half. The founder of IWC is Boston engineer Florentine Jones. The earliest mechanical watchmaking factory in Switzerland was founded in a workshop on the Rhine, realizing his novel idea-replacing some artificial parts with machinery to produce more accurate parts, and then assembled by first-class watchmakers into superb watches.
 The IWC Portugal series has always been the object of IWC’s obsession, and its elegant temperament and simple shape have made it a favorite. Many design elements are like the size, shape, and style of the surface. IWC is never sloppy and never compromises. And the brand’s purpose is to create exclusive watches for men, such a brand has led men and women to praise it. The Portuguese series IW545408 watch brought today is one of them.

The Portuguese series IW545408 watch has continued the long oversized diameter style, using a 44 mm stainless steel case, the dial is white with a track-like gold minute scale on the top, and the hands represent an elegant golden willow needle. The mirror is transparent sapphire. The mirror is wear-resistant. The back is also made of sapphire crystal glass. The design of the back is to clearly observe the movement of the movement. The stitching on the black alligator strap is also black, and the white dial with gold needles is even smarter. The thickness of the case is only 10 mm, which is very thin and fits very well.
Through the back, you can clearly see the movement, a total of 18 gems inlaid, of course, because of the angle, we can only see a part. Because it is a manual-winding 98295 movement, the mechanical charm is full, the balance arm is equipped with a high-precision balance wheel, and the fast and slow hands are still a classic design. This design comes from the founder of IWC. The original Jones movement followed this This movement is also similar, including the extended fine-tuning needle, which is the famous Jones arrow. This design is not visible on every movement of IWC, only in the Portuguese manual winding series and tourbillon series.

The design of this watch is very simple, and you can see IWC’s understanding of watch taste. Manually wound watches also have a more mechanical look than automatic ones, and the dial style is also very similar to IWC’s most popular Portuguese 7. Perhaps in the eyes of modern people, manual winding is a very tedious and troublesome thing, and it is not suitable for the current fast-paced society; but in the eyes of some people who are obsessed with mechanical watches, the charm of manual winding watches is impossible. Resisting. This Portuguese manual winding series IW545408 watch sells for nearly 20,000 cheaper than the Portuguese 7. The domestic public price is 71,000 yuan. Friends who are obsessed with mechanical power should not miss it.
 Watch details: iwc / 12222 /

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At the 2011 Geneva Haute Horlogerie Show, Lange launched the fourth watch with the title ‘Pour le Mérite’ since 1994. This watch is equipped with a rose gold case with a diameter of 41.9 mm. The dial is composed of three parts of white enamel dial, equipped with an elongated black Roman numeral hour scale, and small red Arabic numerals indicate 15, 30, 45, and 60 minutes, making it the perfect stage for classic hands.
 This watch is a tourbillon three-hand watch. The hour, minute and second hands are located at the lower right, upper and lower left of the dial, respectively, and have a hollow design at the second hand.

 The dial of the second hand is provided with a circular notch, which is penetrated by the minute scale above and the embedded tourbillon bridge plate, and the tourbillon frame is now in it.

 However, the details of the tourbillon can only be fully displayed between 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. Once it is pointed at 6 o’clock, the dial engraved with Roman numerals VIII, IX and X instantly turns into the display window to complete the hourly operation.

 At 12 o’clock, the hour hand dial area disappeared quickly, and in the next 6 hours, with the tourbillon rotating and reciprocating at the same time, and present again. This operation is driven by a precise switching device to ensure that the dial area rotates 90 degrees every 6 hours, and the time display is equally clear regardless of day and night.
 In addition, the watch’s patented stop-second mechanism allows the time to be set to the second. With the patented stop-second device, the tourbillon can be stopped by pulling the crown, and the watch can be adjusted with the accuracy of the second. Time is displayed.

 One thing to be proud of is that the master of Lange watchmaking pioneered and successfully put the sesame chain drive system in the case of a small watch. In this watch’s sesame chain drive system, the mainspring’s power is 636. The sesame chain consisting of two parts is transmitted to the travelling wheel train. To house such a complex mechanical device in a watch, extraordinary smart technology must be available. Therefore, it is not difficult to understand that sesame chain power transmission is more rare than tourbillons.
 One end of the sesame chain is connected to the barrel, and the other end is connected to the pagoda wheel. When the main barrel is released, the sesame chain surrounds the main barrel and turns away from the pagoda wheel. When the mainspring is fully wound, its power is the greatest. At this time, the sesame chain will move to the smaller circle of the pagoda wheel, and the lever here is relatively short. When the tension of the mainspring is gradually lost, the sesame chain will tighten the larger circle with a longer lever. Therefore, regardless of the winding condition of the mainspring, the torque transmitted to the escape wheel remains unchanged, thereby improving accuracy.
RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON ‘Pour le Mérite’ equipped with 6 vibrations per second, the classic screw balance and Lange’s own recalculation balance spring is equipped with Lange’s homemade L072.1, which is newly handmade by Lange’s highest standards Hand-wound movement. The diameter of the movement is 33.6 mm. The case diameter is 41.9 mm and the material is available in platinum or rose gold. The platinum version is limited to 100 pieces, making it the perfect choice for watch collectors.
 Watch detailed parameters please click: Lange RICHARD LANGE TOURBILLON ‘Pour le Mérite’ watch series 760.032 18K rose gold watch

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Audemars Piguet was born in 1875 in Le Brassus in the Jurassic Valley of Switzerland. Since its inception, Audemars Piguet has been an independent company run by the founder’s family, with the responsibility of making outstanding timepieces of unparalleled quality. The first large complication watches came out in 1882, marking a new milestone in watchmaking history. This year, Audemars Piguet relaunched a new chapter. The Royal Oak Offshore watch launched in 1993 was equipped with an unprecedented movement, boldly integrating several unprecedented complex functions, presenting the outstanding achievements of watchmaking.
   The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Complication Watch is an outstanding watch with a modern style. It is made of titanium alloy and high-tech ceramics, with a diameter of 44 mm. It is also magnified with a rubber strap. The watch uses a large size, unique design, simple and elegant style, and sophisticated functions. Its lines are carefully crafted to perfectly embody the wearer’s masculinity. In addition, the watch’s movement is not just a traditional self-winding mechanical movement. It has also successfully combined the three-question function, the chronograph chronograph and the perpetual calendar function.
   The Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore series came out in 1993, and its design follows the blueprint drawn by designer Gérald Genta in 1972. The design of the watch is extremely sporty, showing a unique masculinity. Twenty years after its introduction, this outstanding watch was combined for the first time with a large complex function movement that stood out from the crowd. In fact, this self-winding mechanical movement is equipped with four outstanding and ingenious functions, three of which are traditional complication in the watchmaking industry. Specifically, in addition to the function of displaying the standard time, this 44mm diameter contemporary men’s watch also has a chronograph function. Through the complex function of chasing the needle, the watch can also measure the interval time. In addition to the above-mentioned functions, the case made of titanium alloy and high-tech ceramic is also equipped with a rare minute repeater function, which can ring at the hour, quarter clock and minute according to the wearer’s setting. In addition, what is even more pleasing to watch experts is that the watchmaker has added a perpetual calendar with moon phase display.
   This work, which uses a very modern design to reflect the art of classic timepieces, is truly a crystal of Audemars Piguet’s watchmaking technology, showing Audemars Piguet’s outstanding watchmaking talents and superb skills. The meticulous watchmaker craftsmanily assembled 648 parts in a tiny space of only 8 cubic millimeters. Through modern surface processing technologies such as sandblasting, the craftsman perfectly highlights the unique beauty of traditional processes such as chamfering and wire drawing. The sapphire crystal case back provides a glimpse into the mechanical movement, which makes this watch even more outstanding. Under the ingenious open-back case, the pure gold oscillating weight is clearly visible. This pure gold oscillating weight is black-coated and perfectly complements the contemporary style of the overall design. This movement is made with skilled and pure traditional technology, but its novel design has a strong future color. The watch has a rebellious and free style. It perfectly integrates large complex movements and the world of the wearer, showing the classic value of timepieces. This watch only accepts bespoke orders, and each movement needs to be individually created by a dedicated watchmaker with 700 hours of work time-only meticulous work attitude and immense patience for the pursuit of perfection In order to make such an excellent movement. This modern watch with a titanium alloy and ceramic case and a rubber strap shows Audemars Piguet’s driving tradition and creates an innovative spirit and concept. The Audemars Piguet brand injects modern style into traditional technology. It not only cleverly combines the past and the present, but also looks forward to the future with this outstanding idea and creates classics.

Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Titanium Complication Watch
Case
Titanium case (44 mm diameter), anti-glare sapphire crystal surface and case back, black ceramic bezel, crown and buttons, water-resistant to 20 meters
dial
Sapphire dial, white timer, Royal Oak rose gold fluorescent indexes and hands, silver-white dial inner ring
Features
Minute repeat function, perpetual calendar, chronograph chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds
Movement
-Caliber model: Calibre 2885 self-winding movement
-Total diameter: 31.60 mm (14 French cents)
-Movement thickness: 8.95 mm
-Number of gems: 52
-Number of parts: 648
-Power reserve (minimum guaranteed hours): 45
-Balance frequency: 19,800 times / hour
Features
-Large complication movement
-Pole wheel timing device
-Three questions double gongs at the same horizontal position
-Metal-coated sapphire moon phase display
-Can be customized
-Hand-polished parts (polishing angle, lines extending upwards and fading down)
-Hand-polished bridge (curved polished chamfered, frosted on both sides, micro-bead polished conical hole)
Bracelet
White rubber strap with titanium pin buckle
Numbering
26571IO.OO.A002CA.01
Limited edition of 3 pieces

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Patek Philippe’s classic chronographs can generally be divided into three categories: pure chronographs, pure chronographs with perpetual calendar, and two-second chronograph hands with perpetual calendar. This tradition continues to the basic configuration of the patented CH 29-535 PS movement introduced in 2009, and later it can be added with a calendar module and a two-second tracking mechanism. Ref. 5170 and Ref. 5270. launched in 2010 and 2011, respectively. The newly added Patek Philippe two-second chronograph chronograph Ref. 5204 uses this new self-developed movement: CHR 29-535 PS Q.
Two years ago, connoisseurs and collectors began to predict that the coveted Patek Philippe Ref. 5004 two-second chronograph (with a classic manual winding design with a column wheel, horizontal clutch and perpetual calendar) will be surpassed; A new two-second chronograph with its own patented CH 29-535 PS movement will become a rising star. However, Patek Philippe has completed the independent research and development of this series of chronographs at an alarming speed, which really made the experts impressed. The reason for this enthusiasm is to show the world a complete series of chronographs with a new patented movement as soon as possible, which once again validates the outstanding watchmaking ability of this independent family business of Patek Philippe. This ambitious project is finally complete.
From scratch: Patek Philippe independently developed eight chronograph movements at record speeds
For decades, Patek Philippe has always paid attention to the independent research and development and manufacture of movements and is engraved with a unique logo. But for a long time, there has been a special case:
Until the launch of the CH 29-535 PS chronograph movement, Patek Philippe chronographs used 27-70 movements. This movement was purchased externally and was specially manufactured by Nouvelle Lémania according to Patek Philippe’s special technical specifications. The movement has been assembled and finalized in Geneva; in the eyes of many enthusiasts, it was the best and most beautiful chronograph movement in the world.
This movement was once a benchmark for the manufacture of chronographs, and it was not until the launch of Patek Philippe’s magnificent chronograph development plan in the new millennium; in 2005, this plan gave birth to the world’s thinnest two-second chronograph chronograph movement CHR 27- 525 PS reached its peak; in 2006, Patek Philippe launched an automatic winding CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H chronograph movement with an annual calendar; in 2009, the Swiss watchmaker introduced a manually wound star column with a horizontal clutch CH 29-535 PS Chronograph Movement. The completion of the series has won unanimous praise from the watch industry. This laid a solid foundation for the classic chronograph series with a variety of complex functions based on a patented movement. Counting three basic Patek Philippe chronograph movements and the chronograph module of Ref. 5208 triple complication watch, Patek Philippe launched eight chronograph movements in just six years.
八 These eight chronograph movements belong to more than 50 movement series independently developed and manufactured by Patek Philippe. There are 17 basic movements of the watch, including a variety of simple manual and automatic winding movements, with tourbillon, perpetual calendar, annual calendar, minute repeater and astronomical functions.

Based on tradition, bold innovation
The new two-second chronograph with perpetual calendar inherits the traditional features of Patek Philippe that made it loyal to its loyal fans. Manual winding, double star wheel, horizontal clutch. It is also the most modern and fashionable watch in the chronograph. This is due to the use of the CH 29-535 PS basic movement (see the annex for a summary of the 6 innovation patents for this movement); on the other hand, it is due to the introduction of the perpetual calendar function equipped in Ref. 5270 in 2011. Correspondingly, the frequency of the new CHR 29-535 PS Q two-second chronograph chronograph movement is 28,800 half-oscillations (4 Hz) per hour, with a 30-minute jump timer and small seconds dial, and its power reserve is 65. hour. However, the double-second tracking mechanism has been completely redesigned and updated with two technological innovations: an innovative dual-second tracking mechanism with a push-pull lever and a patent-pending device that optimizes the precise operation of the chronograph hands and chronograph hands.
1. Clutch lever for double-second follow-up pusher
Once the chronograph hand stops at a certain lap time position, the clutch lever of the two-second chase pusher lever will immediately disengage from the double-second chase hand gear from the timing wheel. Since this will interrupt the connection between the two-second follow-up pusher and the heart cam, the stopped two-second follow-up gear will not affect the amplitude of the balance wheel.
Polished star wheel dome is an admirable Patek Philippe traditional invention. In the new CH 29-535 PS basic chronograph movement, the spur wheel dome is eccentrically designed for the most precise adjustment. Combined with a gooseneck-shaped clutch spring, the dome cover on the dual-second chase pin wheel is now an additional feature.
2. Device for reducing deviation of chase chronograph hands and chronograph hands
The two-second chronograph chronograph has two central hands: chronograph hands (direct-drive seconds) and chronograph hands (second seconds). The two-second chase gear that drives the chronograph hand rotates with the chronograph wheel that drives the chronograph hand; both gears are connected to the double-second chase heart-shaped cam on the chronograph wheel. As with all mechanical connections, the ruby ​​rollers of the two-second follower pusher must avoid gaps as much as possible to achieve perfect operation. However, this gap may also cause slight deviations in the position of the chronograph hands, and the two hands should be superimposed accurately. Usually, making the chronograph hand slightly wider will eliminate this phenomenon. Although there will be no major flaws, it runs counter to the perfection of Patek Philippe. To this end, the movement designers of the Patek Philippe Watchmaking Workshop developed an innovative solution and applied for a patent.
The new gooseneck-shaped double-second chase needle clutch device consists of 42 parts and is 1.7 mm high, which is 0.10 mm thinner than the clutch system of Ref. 5004. The thickness of the new Ref. 5204 is 8.7 mm, compared to the Ref. 5004, which is 8.86 mm.

Perpetual calendar
The perpetual calendar device of the new classic Patek Philippe two-second chronograph chronograph was used for the first time in Ref. 5270 launched in 2011. It consists of 182 individual parts and is only 1.65 mm thick. The thickness of the entire movement is 8.70 mm, which demonstrates the outstanding ability of Patek Philippe in manufacturing complex components, whether it is a large push rod, date gear, day and month star wheel, leap year Cam, thrust spring and other precision parts. In Patek Philippe’s timepieces, the charm of these components lies not only in their extraordinary production precision, but also in their exquisite craftsmanship, such as slightly concave concave chamfers, hand-polished sides and straight grained surfaces. Stainless steel gears and pinions are also carefully treated: all gear teeth and blades are individually hand-polished using hard wood wheels. This isn’t just for aesthetic effects. Polished surfaces reduce friction and abrasion, which transfers kinetic energy more efficiently.
The dial is simple and orderly, with no holes inside
Although the exquisite time-keeping wheel train, the two-second chronograph and the perpetual calendar are extremely complicated, the dial layout is reasonable, with 12 independent time scales, bringing a clear and easy-to-read display effect. Like Ref. 5270, this two-second chronograph uses the classic dial layout of the Patek Philippe calendar chronograph, but adds a chronograph hand. The day and month are displayed in two side-by-side windows at 12 o’clock, following the brand tradition. The analog date display at 6 o’clock integrates the moon phase display function. The small seconds dial and the 30-minute jump timer are located at 9 and 3 o’clock, respectively, and their center points are slightly lower than the horizontal center line of the main dial. This layout is a typical design feature of this movement. Miniature circular window, between 4 o’clock and 5 o’clock for the leap year cycle display, and another between 7 o’clock and 8 o’clock for the day / night display, which simplifies the adjustment of the calendar function. The silver-white dial is made of 18K gold, with 12 platinum rod-shaped three-dimensional indexes, and is coated with a fluorescent coating. In addition, the black oxidized hour and minute hands are also coated with Superluminova fluorescent; so that the time can be read clearly even in the dark. As one of the most popular and practical functions of super-complex watches, the glory of the perpetual calendar is inseparable from a well-designed dial.
Stylish platinum case reveals top style
The new Ref. 5204 is the pinnacle of Patek Philippe’s classic chronograph trilogy, with a platinum case with a diameter of 40 mm and a thickness of 14.19 mm. The round and smooth three-piece case features vertical lugs, and the curved crystal glass is fixed in the recessed bezel; the sapphire crystal transparent cover can be replaced with the platinum full cover provided with the watch. Platinum is extremely tough and difficult to process, which brings great technical challenges to the case craftsmen. Compared to typical case materials such as gold and stainless steel, more pressure is required to process. However, the platinum case finally created by Tiandao pays homage, exuding an extremely cool silver luster, highlighting the moving brilliance of the timepiece. Just like all Patek Philippe watches in platinum, it is set with a flawless top-level Celton diamond at 6 o’clock between the lugs, which only the wearer will notice. The round start and stop buttons at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock, as well as the buttons on the crown that control the chronograph hands, are clearly different from pure chronographs with a perpetual calendar. Every detail of the new Ref. 5204 double-second chronograph with perpetual calendar is extremely detailed, and complies with the strict regulations of Patek Philippe Seal. Comes with a hand-stitched matte black square scale crocodile leather strap and is secured with a very comfortable and convenient platinum folding buckle.

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As Bulgari celebrates its 125th anniversary, it will be auctioning a luxury collection consisting of 11 jewelry of the same type and 7 limited edition watches. The total value of these jewels is estimated at around $ 4 million, and all proceeds will be donated to Save the Children’s Rewrite the Future, which will work to provide quality to 8 million children living in war-torn areas Education help.

Auction No. 1003 in the auction series: a tourbillon limited edition white gold ‘Assioma’ watch with dual time zone display and perpetual calendar, auction No. 1014: a Bulgari ‘Astrale’ diamond white gold watch.
On May 20, 2009, at the famous Il Palazzo delle Esposizioni hotel in Rome, Bulgari officially launched this series to the public at a private celebration for its first retrospective ever.
From June to November 2009, this series will be on tour in major cities around the world, and a series of important events will be held locally to showcase them. The international tour will reach its climax in New York in December. At that time, these 18 exquisite treasures will be auctioned at the world-renowned auction house Christie’s Christie’s.

Auction item 1018 in the auction series: A Bulgari colorful sapphire and diamond necklace.
Christie’s Christie’s-20 Rockefeller Plaza-New York, NY 10020-Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at 8:00 PM (Lots 1001-1018)
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