2010年12月22日星期三

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Among the Swiss Watch companies developing their own watch movements is Alpina. This Alpina Nightlife Club Regulator is pretty cool, and looks better than most Alpinas Ive seen in the past, while still preserving their trademark look.Their new Nightlife Club Regulator features the Alpina AL950 movement which features:25 rubies Replica Omega 1112.10 Constellation Watch Glucydur BalanceAlternances 28,800 hNivarox A SpiralRegulateur Hour Hand decentered at 10:30Date-by-Hand at 6 OClockBridges decorated with C?tes de GenèvePlatine and bridges Rhodium platedBlue screws42-hour power reserveThe unique rotor resembles the bumper winds of yore, and has a very nice asthetic.

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Been rocking my PAM320 since I picked it up a month or two ago and it has been really hitting the spot! I have never been quite this satisfied with any Panerai Ive owned. While I tend to feel like the manual winding models are more faithful to the heritage of the brand, I do find the automatic movement very convenient. The super-domed Replica Omega 2504.75 Aqua Terra Automatic Watch sapphire crystal models with the manual winding 7 day movements would be even better I think.Theres my PAM320 shown mounted on a beautiful Dangerous9 strap, the first aftermarket strap I put on this watch. Beautiful 1950s style case with the slightly curved crystal and sandwich dial.

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Very nice detail. Clasp is a semi-hidden machined and signed piece with dual push-button release and a machined hinge, a nice upgrade from the Formula 1 and base Aquaracer fliplock bracelets.Overall a very nice Tag Heuer piece. Replica Omega 2294.52 Seamaster 300m Watch With most of my friends that have no interest in watches, they are always looking for a Tag Heuer (Or a Rolex, but assume Rolex costs too much). So Tags are always of interest to them, since they always want to buy one. As long as the price is right, and the look is right, theres always someone in the market for a Tag.

2010年12月9日星期四

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