All posts in March 2016

This particular second generation Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Replica —42 mm case with ceramic crown/pushers and display case back—, wasn’t our cup of tea upon its release at the SIHH 2014; nevertheless, today, it is one of our favorite second generation Royal Oak Offshores. Quickly nicknamed ‘The Elephant’ by watch collectors, this particular Offshore features a very unique color scheme in grey and black, that is for sure much nicer when admired under plain natural light. Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore The Elephant replica.

Replica Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore 26470ST.OO.A104CR.01 ‘The Elephant’ is fitted with a slate grey mega tapisserie dial with black registers and black Arabic numerals with black luminescent coating. Its dial layout, is now much cleaner than that on older Offshores as the numerals have been thinned out and the date aperture has been framed with a ring.

The dial will show different gradients of grey and beautiful captivating hues. This is one of those dials where the lights at the authorized dealers don’t help at all. If you have the chance to play with the Offshore ‘Elephant’ under natural light, we are confident you will fall in love with it. The dial features running seconds register at 12, a 12-hour chrono register at 6, a 30-minute chrono register at 9 o’clock and a date aperture at 3 o’clock, all rounded out by a matte black flange with tachymetric scale and white gold hands.

The newly redesigned beefier crown guards as well as ceramic chrono pushers and ceramic screw-down crown. A grey hornback alligator strap with stainless steel pin buckle. The strap tapers to 20 mm, therefore, this strap is completely different in width —4 mm narrower at the buckle— when compared to that on the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Divers or the 44 mm Royal Oak Offshores.

The Offshore ‘Elephant’ is powered by the calibre 3126/3840 —based off the Audemars Piguet mens replica in-house automatic calibre 3120 with a Dubois Depraz chrono module on it. The movement is fully visible via the display case back, also a new feature on the second generation of 42 mm Royal Oak Offshores released at the SIHH 2014. This automatic movement composed of 365 parts, beats at a frequency of 21,600 vph —3 Hz— to provide a power reserve of 50 hours. This 59-jewel movement, also features the signature solid gold oscillating weight engraved with the crests of the Audemars and Piguet families.

The Manufacture Royale Mens Replica case satin brushed finished and polished by hand, features a thick titanium notched bezel also satin brushed finished and hexagonal screws on the case band. Assembled from multiple elements, it confirms a powerful, technical dimension taken from the automotive world. Angles and straight edges blend with curves while satin and polished finishes intersect at complex angles in a demonstration of technical mastery and attention to detail. The crown, engraved with the Manufacture Royale logo rises in all glory further enhancing the extremely masculine and virile look of the case.then extend to form the lugs.

The case construction reflects the identity of Manufacture Royale, and the aesthetic and While other brands have already created swiss mens replica watches with multiple tourbillons, no one before has paired them rotating at two different speeds, until now. The 1770 Micromegas double tourbillon achieves a feat that no replica watchmaker has ever attempted before. The regulating organs are therefore in direct contact with the source of power. The two tourbillons on the new Manufacture Royale 1770 Micromegas are connected by a torque stabilizer which receives energy from the barrel. In addition to its Haute Horlogerie finishes, the MR04 calibre is given NAC surface treatment. Such new, innovative and unexpected characteristics reflect Manufacture Royale’s uniquely enlightened approach to replica watchmaking. The result exactly embodies the meaning of its name, an oxymoron comprising micro meaning small and megas meaning large. The movement provides a power reserve of 40 hours while the micro beats at a frequency of 4Hz —28,800 vph— the mega beats at a frequency of 3Hz —21,600 vph. Conventional jewels are replaced by ceramic ball bearings.technical attributes of its 1770 collection, with two brancards that hug the central section

The strap completed the sporty and somewhat industrial look of the new Manufacture Royale 1770 Micromegas.Fitted with a dark blue hand-stitched alligator strap with light brown alligator lining, the strap is equipped with a titanium and white gold folding clasp with the MR logo on it.

This impression is further accentuated by the replica watch’s design, and the prominence given to the two tourbillon cages. While the tourbillon cage on the left makes a full rotation every 6 seconds, the one on the right does a full rotation in 60 seconds. The sight of the two tourbillons spinning at contrasting yet regular speeds inspires a strange and hypnotic sensation as to the notion of passing time.Fitted with a titanium and 18K white gold case measuring 45 mm in diameter and 11.8 mm in thickness, the new Manufacture Royale 1770 Micromegas is fitted with a striking titanium rubber-effect lacquered blue dial with superluminova and Titalyte with two unobstructed flying tourbillons. Below you can see how fast the left one is going as captured during our live photo shoot.

Voltaire’s story gave Manufacture Royale, a provocative and inspired brand, the idea for a two-speed double flying tourbillon; a first in fine replica watchmaking. After visiting Earth, and having observed the arrogance and ignorance of its inhabitants, Micromegas concludes that dialogue and tolerance are the keys to living in harmony.A philosopher of great intelligence, Micromegas is the mythical hero of a short story by Voltaire, the founder of Manufacture Royale in 1770. In this tale, the 120,000 feet tall giant sets out to explore space after being expelled from his own planet, Sirius, as punishment for his dissenting ideas. He points out that our views are only relative and that we must be willing to change our perspective on things.

On the wrist, the replica watch wears true to its size and with captivating wrist presence. Once you strap this replica watch on your wrist, prepare yourself to be hypnotized by its double flying tourbillons rotating at variable speeds. This is one of those replica watches from Baselworld 2016 that will for sure be a crazy conversation piece when spotted on someone’s wrist.

While in the past we didn’t feel compelled to do so because we felt their replica watches were sort of kitsch and tacky, the brand has gone through an interesting evolution and we now feel that Manufacture Royale is offering some great horological stuff. The new Manufacture Royale 1770 Micromegas comes with a groundbreaking double flying tourbillon rotating at two different speeds, successfully combining the height of horological technology with the Voltairean philosophical tale from which it takes its name, the 1770 Micromegas has the pleasure and the ambition to inspire. Especially, after reviewing their novelties presented during Baselworld 2016 last week.This is the very first time we are featuring Manufacture Royale on our website.

What could be more appropriate for a watch named “Overseas” than a world time complication? Vacheron Constantin’s updated and fresh Overseas collection was one of the highlights of SIHH 2016, and following five models that debuted in January is today’s release, the improved Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time 7700V replica watch. Now, Vacheron adds a genuinely useful – and hence still very popular – feature with the world time indication.

At 43.5mm wide and 12.6mm thick, the updated and affordable Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time 7700V replica watch is even larger than the Overseas Chronograph, but not quite as thick. As a sport watch, the case is water-resistant to 150 meters, and is fitted with a screw-down crown.

The new Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time 7700V replica watch comes in a steel case with three dial color variations of blue, brown, and silver, all featuring a map of the northern hemisphere. Just like the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle World Time watch this new world timer features 37 time zones, more than many watch makers dare to cram onto a dial.

It would be hard for so much information not to look a little cluttered, but that is perhaps part of the appeal of a world time watch – similar to the charm of a world map with its detailed information representing far-away and exotic places. The map portion of the inner dial of the technical Vacheron Constantin Overseas World Time 7700V replica watch, with velvet-finished oceans and the land satin-brushed in a sunburst, is covered by a half-smoked sapphire disk that turns to represent daylight and darkness. Moving outward from that are the cities, the 24-hour scale divided into black and white for am/pm, and a minute track.

Visible through the sapphire crystal case-back, the movement is beautiful, and the rotor has the star-like “wind rose” motif often found on maps representing the cardinal compass points – carried over from the other Overseas models, but seeming all the more congruous for this classic Vacheron Constantin mens replica watch in particular.