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TOP REPLICA WATCHES AS RATED BY CUSTOMERS

replica watchesThe entire design is absolutely flawless. It is a must have watch for anyone who admires Swiss replica Rolex watches. Mere putting this watch on, what you get is a classy look coupled with an aura of respect. This Swiss-made replica watch was manufactured with some of the finest materials featuring a Swiss Automatic movement enclosed in a stainless steel case to complement such a sophisticated design. Constructed with sheer excellence and a well thought out design, this should be enough to make this stylish timepiece one of the best Face Watches coupons deals.
User Andro shares with us a quick Audemars Piquet replica review:
“This watch is amazing it looks identical to the real one but this one you can wear every day and its made of great high quality material I really do love this amazing watch and the AP is just such amazing brand I really always wanted to buy it but never had the money but this one its just perfect.” It’s automatic and of Japanese Miyota quality. It boasts a luxurious leather band. Here’s one user’s Panerai replica review, so you can get an idea about the quality of this product:
“Solid and heavy like the real deal. There’s a recessed button on the side of the case opposite the crown side that isn’t found on a genuine Panerai. Few replicas can reach such a good level of quality, especially on such a detail rich watch like the (brand). But unless you’re around a Panerai aficionado, no one can tell it’s a replica. Except for the bezel and some details on the details on the watch face, the watch is enshrouded in black. Keeps great time and the automatic winding mechanism keeps the watch powered for days.” It features an intriguing combination of black, rose gold and white and ships out with a battery under the hood.
Another Kinetic watch makes it to our top replica watches, this timepiece being from our IWC collection. It’s another classic model relying mostly on black. It comes with a brushed stainless steel case and a IWC heat embossed black crocodile leather strap with IWC engraved brushed stainless steel hook-buckle clasp. We’ve always been fans of almost completely black watches and the Panerai Luminor Power Reserve partains to this category.
User Nik shares his personal IWC replica review:
“Very, very pleased with my watch, I’ve purchased many replicas but this one is by far the best. If you are a fan of more complicated watches this Patek Phillipe replica will certainly catch your eye. Face Watches sell quality watches. Don’t be put off by any negative reviews, very trustworthy.”
Here’s one of the many Patek Philippe replica reviews detailing this product:
“Beautiful shiny rose gold case with matching hour graduations, watch hands, and a magnificent spinning Patek Philippe logo atop the tourbillon movement.” We conclude this list of top replica watches with the Piaget Altiplano replica which boasts a stunning blue/silver combination. The timepiece is automatic and features a blue crocodile leather bracelet.
User Tao gives a few hints of what to expect if we buy this watch:
“I was hesitant of buying this color and I’m totally blown away by its beauty and elegance. It’s simplistic enough and shows class.”
They are our top replica watches and we’re extremely proud of them, so in this blog post we’re going to show you which are the most popular replica models in our shop. However, the mechanism housed on the inside allows for the watch to be more precise. This handsome watch features a Swiss movement on the inside so it’s a bit more expressive than your usual copy watch. The timepiece features a brushed stainless steel case in combination with a brushed stainless steel link bracelet with Audemars Piquet logo engraved fold-over push-release clasp. Who knows, maybe you’ll even take a liking to one of them. At fake watches we get thousands of orders every week, but some of our products are more requested than others.


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Photo review of The Rolex Replica Watches Explorer

replica watchesIt’s a high-quality piece and it will look great on your wrist every time you wear it. The bottom line is that this replica is worth buying. It looks great, just like the original. If you happen to come across a Rolex replica Explorer II, like this one is, it’s worth the money. If you’re curious about how much is a Rolex Explorer II original, the price starts around 5k, so that’s pricey. If you opt instead for a replica, you can get it for around $200. As for a Swiss quality replica watch, you need expect to pay around $600. Even so, it’s still a small amount compared to the price of an original.
Since he lives in another state, he merely sent me some pictures, so I didn’t get to see it. Even so, since these photos are better than those I take, I can deliver to you, guys, a complete review. My friend told me that the power reserve lasts for about 24 hours and that the watch keeps time well. He’s a professional photographer, so that helps. In the watch movements section, I will tell you what I know from the owner of the watch. What you need know about the Explorer collection is that there are currently two models: the Explorer and Explore II. The first one was released in the late 1950s. Since it’s a watch you can wear on a daily basis, the automatic movements are an excellent choice. The first Explorer is 39 mm, while the second one is 42 mm, bigger and bolder. This Rolex replica Explorer II is Japanese and works on kinetic powered movements.
The new version of the Explorer comes with a stainless steel bracelet and has two dial color options: white and black. On the dial, you ca also see a date window. I have the white one, but I have to admit that this black one looks pretty good as well. As well, Rolex has innovated a limited edition Rolex Explorer II Pro Hunter, all black, with a carbon coating. The initial works with Rolex in-house calibre 3187 movements, that beat at 28,800 beats / hour at 4 Hertz.
This watch model features a 42 mm stainless steel case, and the dial has some increased size markings. The stainless steel case it features some upgrades, such as bigger lugs and crown guards. The “Mercedes” hour hand and the minute hands are bigger than those on other models, like the Submariner or GMT Master II. The dial features wider hands, and there is a nice contrast innovated between the black dial, white markings and the orange GMT hand and writing. Most of the markings are dots, while 12 is an upside down triangle and the 9 and the six are rectangular.
Overall, this watch comes with great looks and presumably feel too. It has all the details you can see on an authentic watch, and it looks high-quality. Even if there are a few elements Upon it, and they are bigger than the previous models, it doesn’t look too crowded. What’s more, on the original, the markings and hands have the Chromalight luminous coating that need shine in the dark. I am not sure if this one has it.
If you would like to get this replica patek philippe watch, you could even try the more expensive Swiss Rolex replica version. It’s the closest to an authentic watch. Fake Rolex watches are my some of my favorites, and you can notice that merely by reading the multiple reviews for Rolex models. These absolutely are some of the best replica watches for men and must-haves for any watch aficionado. This Explorer II Rolex replica belongs to one of my friends. A classical from this brand, the Rolex replica Explorer is one of those watches ideal for daily wear. It’s bigger and bolder than the first Explorer, and it has a sporty look. If you’re a Rolex fan, this is a must-have. That’s all I can say about it since I didn’t have it on my hands to see exactly what we’re talking about.


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The largest watch shop on London’s Bond Street – Patek Philippe Replica just opened

In the beginning, Patek Philippe’s Maison at Number 16 was a shop with only 85 sq metres, now it is enlarged to 420 sq metres, impressively turned to the largest watch store on London’s Bond Street. Thierry Stern, the president of Patek Philippe said they had always been preparing to expand and improve its London location, to become one of only three of the watchmaker’s wholly-owned shops in the world.
Stern of the store says “The London Bond Street Salon was acquired in 1997 at the time of my father’s presidency, It is part of the historic and prestigious Patek Philippe addresses alongside the Rue du Rhône in Geneva and Place Vendôme in Paris.”
Inspired by Art Deco, French designer Reda Amalou chooses to split over ground and lower floors, which has given the shop an amazing appearance. Besides, specifically designed custom furnishings and lighting developed for Patek Philippe replica watches are also another highlight for this shop.
Materials like leather, alabaster, sycamore are included. And there’s a range f natural colours for brass create going from light beige to dark bronze, and a subdued sense of luxury, setting off the furniture. You can also find all the decorative elements, including 21 display cases which offer the largest range of Patek Philippe watches available in Britain.
A spiral staircase beneath a seriously impressive chandelier leads down to the lower ground floor. And right there on the lower ground floor, you can find an art service centre, two full-time Patek Philippe-trained watchmakers are there waiting for your requirements.
I just love replica Patek Philippe so much that my first thought would almost be Patek Philippe if I had a chance to win big. Actually, the series which drives me crazy is the Nautilus. Among all the sports watches, it really can be one of the best group. It was first launched 40 years ago, with time goes by, it’s still as good as it was.
Travel Time Chronograph , which is the latest one among all the models in the Nautilus range, was launched at this year’s Baselworld. And it is also one of the most good-looking members of the family. In order to control the second time zone hand, two concealed pushers have been designed to look like they are part of the case, which is the most attractive part for us particularly.
There will be an exhibition to celebrate the brand’s 175th anniversary in May next year at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. So if you are a big fan of Patek Philippe, and you happen to go to London at that time, it will be gorgeous. In the exhibition, some of the best historical replica watches will be displayed, and what’s more, you will have a chance to observe the company’s watchmakers at work.


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A special edition released by Breitling Replica

There is no doubt that the Breitling Emergency is clearly inspired by, and does a fine job of honoring, the cult classic panda.
As for me, one of the most often stumped by, individually speaking is the Replica Breitling Emergency. The Breitling Emergency II, released at Basel 2013. More beastly than ever, RRP $19,060 AUD
While its brute size is just plain boss and its functionality reassuring (though in the urban wilds the merely emergency I commonly face is – Help, stop. Hangover, stop. Dying, stop. Send Grill’d chips, stop.) In terms of the daily function, it probably is the furthest aspect. Especially if you don’t have several acres of space under your buttoned cuff large face fake watches. At Basel 2013, I was trying on the Emergency II in front of Breitling exact replica watches VP Jean-Paul Giardin and trying to get a wrist shot with my cuff covering it just so, which made me quite fond of it. After a couple of minutes, he stepped closer and said, I think we’d better just undo the cuff. Bye bye cuff. It merely made me more curious.
At the first glance, I saw the Emergency II through the glass I was skeptical. But now that I’ve had a chance to hold the watch and try it on, I’m actually convinced that this is the best strap of this style currently available. And if the question of how you’d actually pull one off as a daily beater was holding you back from a purchase, get ready to be schooled, and get your bank manager on the phone. I would say this guy can be counted as the most inspiring person that I have seen and this little video will make your day, and – judging by the moist eyes around the T+T office – make you cry as well. Christian the Lion, there’s a new reunion video in town, sob. The most inspiring Breitling Emergency wearer on the planet? Conservationist Damian Aspinall reconnecting with the gorilla he raised, called Kwibi.
Regarding to many stories, this rearing relationship is described more like Damian ‘being a father to Kwibi’ than simply feeding and housing him in an enclosure. This story is that our Emergency wearer, Damian Aspinall is a conservationist who raised Kwibi the gorilla for the first five years of his life. After the first five years of his life, Kwibi was released by Aspinall into the wild. Five years later there were reports that Kwibi was attacking humans and Aspinall made the decision to seek him out and reconnect. If you are interested in more details about this sotry, please watch the video for what happens next.


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Online sale: Fake Watches Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675

First and foremost is the gilt underline dial, which has aged beautifully over the last 50 years or so.The purpose of this seemingly innocuous line was to notify customs officials that deadly radioactive radium was no longer being used in the dials for luminescence, instead being replaced by much safer tritium. The Best Cheap Replica Rolex GMT-Master Ref. 1675 we have today is a great example of this.
There’s no denying this new model looks superb but there’s something kind of romantic about knowing your watch is going to age graciously with you, instead of staying exactly the same as you get older. Manufactured in 1963, there are a number of little touches that make this particular Cheap Fake Watches Rolex For Sale quite rare and therefore collectible.
For those are not familiar with the term, a ‘gilt dial’ generally means all the markings on the dial are coated in gold, although sometimes a single line may be left in white. It’s that ‘underline’ part in particular though that makes this dial just that little bit more special. If you look just above 6 o’clock you will notice a small horizontal line.
If you cast your eyes to the right of the dial you will notice this Cheap Replica Watches GMT-Master also features pointed crown guards, or ‘cornino’ as the Italians call them, meaning ‘little horns’. As the dial fades over time it takes on its own unique character, in this case giving the Best Watches GMT-Master For Sale pictured a very classic feel. In later models these were subsequently changed to rounder crown guards, making the pointy versions all the more sought after by collectors.
Unlike the watch we are showing you today though, the new model is fitted with a hi-tech Cerachrom bezel insert that will never fade.The Cheap Replica Watches Rolex GMT-Master with Pepsi bezel is a timeless classic. So much so that Rolex just introduced a brand new GMT-Master II last week at Baselworld in white gold.


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Get to know how to spot a Replica Breitling timepiece

From the moment of the foundation, Breitling has elaborated and produced highly accurate watch mechanisms for those who have known the worth of seconds. Replica Breitling watches are exact imitation from the genuine. Breitling watches are based upon long and successful history of Breitling company.
Breitling followers and clients have extended from professional personage to be capable to common people. You will fall in love with all the practical, functional and cool Breitling watch quite simple. Breitling offers offered many professional watches for aviation business. Breitling watches has recommended many popular and successful collections, every collection has absolutely target owners, and you will find your proper watch from their website.
Breitling watches have been a pinnacle of the industry since their founding in 1884. And every Breitling replica watch has unique functions; it combines specialists in aviation, diving, navigation and thus forth. Each style of a Breitling Swiss watch, either mens or womens, is celebrated for its elegance, precision, quality, and durability. Breitling is inspired by aviation and many watches have features utilized by fighter pilots worldwide. Ranging from COSC Certified Automatic Chronometer movements to their unparalleled Super Quartz watches, Breitling watches are leaders in the industry. Furthermore, Breitling has demonstrated its luxury and versatility by manufacturing lines of watches specifically for divers. For the best deals and deep online discount sale price, our website is your last stop for a savings on a wide variety of Breitling watches. Breitling has dominated the industry for watches used on land, in the sea, and in the sky.
With a wide selection of Mens and Ladies Replica watches in a wide variety of sizes to choose from, there is a Breitling available for all tastes. That is no wonder Breitling replica watches are more popular than the others. Available in gold, steel, titanium, with and without diamonds, optional diamond dials, blacksteel, GMT, auto chrono, and a variety of straps (leather, crocodile, rubber, stainless steel, etc.) Breitling is synonymous with versatility and elegance. Avoid spending an enormous sum of money for a genuine brand watch while having an opportunity to buy high quality Breitling watches. Our website is proud to offer the largest selection of brand name Breitling authentic watches at discount sale prices which far surpass outlet store clearance pricing.
Breitling is really a leading manufacturer which is expert in starting sporty watches with multiple functions. Each piece is paid closely attention in manufacturing, and inspected carefully before it was taken out of the warehouse. Breitling replica wrist watches can satisfy even the most refined taste. Breitling wrist watches are renowned for precision in timekeeping.


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Great news for Breitling Navitimer 01 fans

The dial is black with three silvery whitened subdials along with a silvery whitened slide rule ring in the periphery that turns easily using the bezel yet with additionally a measured resistance. Like several Navitimers, the dial includes three concentric rings of markers that basically transforms the timepiece into an analog computer.
First, what’s not transformed may be the patented Breitling style and super busy dial that in some way remains legible. Another essential historic fact would be that the Navitimer was initially launched at about the time from the invention from the automatic chronograph (late 60s) together with brands like Heuer, Hamilton, and Zenith. And like several Breitling watches, the Navitimer 01 is licensed C.O.S.C. However, it’s fair to request why is this watch special and worthy of your horological some time and passion as well as maybe your emotional and financial opportunities? The Breitling Navitimer 01 may be the first Navitimer using the new in-house Breitling B01 movement.
Well, like the majority of Breitling replica watches, it features a certain “jewelry” into it which causes it to be easily noticeable. However, this Navitimer comes with distinguishing touches from previous versions.One of the reasons is the fact that Breitling utilizes a highly polished steel situation and also the classic Navitimer fluted ring around the bezel.
The Navitimer is maybe certainly one of a number of original classic aviator watch designs and Breitling can declare that it is the only watch chronograph in continuous production in excess of half a century. Using the B01 movement, Breitling has lately extended the guarantee from the Navitimer 01 to 5 years in the typical industry standard of 2 yrs.


a perfect alternative of Rolex Oysterdate replica Precision 6694

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rolex yacht master black bezel and grey shell dial watch

rolex yacht master black bezel and grey shell dial watch

rolex yacht master black bezel and grey shell dial watch

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I like a Rolex Oysterdate replica to be clean and simple. That’s why I obsessed the Rolex Oysterdate thus much for example. Last year, Rolex introduced several stunning Oyster Perpetual models in 36mm with amazing looking dials (White Grape, Red Grape and Steel gray). However, at 36mm they are considered small for today’s standards. several men can get away with it, however I don’t belong to that group I am afraid. My 36mm Oysterdate gets hardly any wear because it looks thus small on my wrists. A pity, as it is a stunning timepiece. Of course, the Rolex Oysterdate II would be a perfect alternative.
It’s a primary reason why that $35, 3-6-9, drug store three-hander lacks the same appeal of what is likely a very similar, at a distance at least, watch costing multitudes more. The Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 you see before you was purchased new in Frankfurt, Gerseveralin 1989. Today, we’ll take a look at a good example of pleasing design: a very simple, yet sporty watch that deserves consideration. I saw them initially with silver, gray and blue dials and although several looked quite old, several looked relatively modern. We’re here with a vintage Rolex, however warm up those fingers because winding is required; the Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 is on #TBT.
I was in London with my then girlfriend, now wife, during a long weekend and I ran across a lot of little used watch shops. The Rolex that forms the subject of today’s article is a real “under the radar” piece. Of course, Rolex’s were heavily featured in the windows and among the severalsports models and Datejusts, I kept running into these basic, however highly attractive Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 models. I actually don’t own this Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694 and, quite frankly, hadn’t really ever seen an Oysterdate Precision “in the metal” up until 3-4 years ago. Pricing, I quickly noted, was rather reasonable in the thousand British pound range. The Rolex Oysterdate is a no-nonsense stainless steel Rolex that will suit anyone who doesn’t fancy a date.It’s interesting as the watch has a case from 1985-1986 however like a lot of later Rolex 6694′s, it either sat around unsold or Rolex pumped out a lot of cases in that time-frame before deciding to discontinue the model a few years later.
I found that these models were extremely popular in Europe, however less thus in the flashier, Sub and President-wearing, USA. It was introduced as the 6694 in the early 1960′s and made up until the late 1980′s; blogs show the model in the catalog as late as 1988. The thing, though, that really sparked my interest was that these Precisions were manual wind watches. So, it was off to the internet to do a bit of research. Aside from Daytonas, Cellini models and several older Explorers and Air Kings, I hadn’t realized that Rolex produced a manual wind model for thus long and until thus late.
My friend, however, bought the watch less than two years later in almost NOS condition for less than 500 Euros (then Deutsch Marks) after it had been, rather unnecessarily, serviced at the local Wempe. Since then, the watch has remained in the back of my mind and while I haven’t purchased one, a very good friend wears today’s piece frequently enough to remind me of its classic looks. Aesthetically, I find this Rolex to be timeless and gorgeous. It has classy, elegant air looks that seem suitable for the tennis court, a business meeting or any number of casual settings. I have fairly big wrists however easily get away with a 39mm watch. The dial has a silver, radiating finish paired with such simple, slender gold hands, indices and the Rolex crown. Small lume dots sit outside of each index and a simple minute track borders the dial itself.
Admitted, it is a watch with not a single complication, however it’s as well a watch that you will never get tired of and as written before, a high-quality watch that will keep its value over time as well. The 39mm diameter makes it a very interesting alternative to the 41mm Oysterdate models as well as to the smaller 36mm versions.


Panerai replica watches as elegant as the original one

panerai-luminor-gmt-black-suraface-39mm-watch-pa1704-97Let me begin by saying that I’m actually excited to show you guys my newest Panerai replica! As an genuine, the model was released sometime last year (2015) in not more than 99 pieces and in order to get your hands on one, you have to go to Florence, Italy, and pick it up personally (for about 20K). I’m sure you know the watch in question, I’m sure you’ve seen it by now and if not, I urge you to read this review.
The firm was founded in 1860 and managed to rise and become the official supplier of the Italian navy in 1990. One of their amazing vintage collections is the one called Radiomir and by the year 1938, they were supplying the whole navy with these great watches. The collection also comes with leather or alligator strap, a perfect addition to such stunning watches.
They also have a Historic Collection, which is one of the most amazing watches collections; if you get your hands on one of those, you will know what we mean. Apparently their masculine design combined with great durability and amazing mechanism made them the perfect watches for men who worked in the navy. The watches are stunningly crafted with a mechanism that is classic hand-wound and a great 56 hours power reserve.
You will make sure that you wear something completely special if you choose one of these fake watches; their design is also recognizable and everybody will know you are wearing a Panerai watch. Another nice collection from Panerai is the Manifattura line, which feature the in-house movements that were built by the brand. For example, the Luminor Submersible is an amazing diving watch as it is water resistant to 1000 meters and have amazing features such as a helium valve for decompression.
The Luminor watches are also remarkable, made with steel and titanium, meant to resist even the harshest conditions. It seems that these mechanisms are actually amazing as they give up to 10 days of power reserve, you can select whether to have your watch manually or self-wound and they come with great chronograph functions while maintaining a simple design, unlike other replica watches brands.
Just keep in mind that this Panerai replica watches are  copy of an expensive and rare piece, thus as long as you don’t strut around with it, you’ll be just fine. And here’s the new video below, let me know how you like it!


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Swiss Replica Rolex Watches that would surprise you definitely

Prior to the 1940s, rarely had wristwatch dials been entirely decorated with polychrome enamel, especially using the cloisonne technique. One can only speculate as to the reasons behind this, but one of the most likely was the quest for new and innovative men’s watches in the post-war years. Such artisanal dial decoration was a major risk for the watchmaker or artisan, because the right motif had to be selected to ensure commercial success.
Cloisonne enamel wristwatches made by eminent watchmakers like Patek Philippe, Cheap fake Rolex watches online and Vacheron Constantin command impressive prices at international watch auctions today, regularly fetching six figure sums. This propelled the watch into the realm of art, desirable enough to be collectibles that are sought after on the secondary market. By the time enamel-ling reached wristwatches in the 1940s, political events provided dial makers with renewed inspiration.
Named after the gold wires used to form the motif, cloison means “partition” in French, cloisonne was sometimes used to decorate dials of Art Deco miniature clocks of the early 1920s, but the first examples of cloisonne dial wristwatches begin to appear in the late 1940s. Most were produced in the years following the Second World War, when such watches enjoyed a new lease of life. The revolutionary nature of this phenomenon lay in the evolution of how enamelling was regarded: from a decorative operation that was secondary to the timepiece itself, to an art that transformed the watch dial into a crucial aesthetic element of the watch. Enamelled dials formed a trend that lasted for about 20 years until the 1960s, albeit in tiny numbers. The reverse of the chimera cloisonne dial with the star logo of dial maker Stern Freres. Photo courtesy Phillips Watches. Practically all of the enamel dial wristwatches of that era were decorated with the cloisonne technique. Production was limited by the scarcity of specialised artisans; consequently the number of such watches manufactured by all replica watches brands amounted to only a few hundred wristwatches. Many watch manufacturers choose to capture historical events on cheap replica Rolex watches enamel dials.
The novelty of such enamelled wristwatches lay in the variety of subjects depicted on the dial, as well as the artisan’s mastery of enamel. During this period, most cloisonne enamel dials were painted by a handful of artisans, such as Carlo Poluzzi, Marguerite Koch or Nelly Richard. This partly explains repetitions in terms of subjects as well as style and colour similarities. A cheap replica Rolex ref. 8651 with cloisonne dial depicting a chimera, made by Marguerite Koch. Sold for SFr569,000 in May 2016.
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One of best-known makers of enamel dials was Stern Frères, which produced the dials for some of the most valuable enamelled wristwatches ever sold. Founded by the same family that now owns replica Patek Philippe, the firm started making cloisonne enamel wristwatch dials at the end of the 1940s, but it was not alone. Needless to say, none of these works bears any trace of a signature or visible initials of the artist, though they were usually signed by the dial manufacturer. Beyeler was notable as well, mainly for the dials it made for Rolex and Vacheron Constantin; the Geneva-based company was acquired by best luxury replica Rolex watches in the late 1990s. Cartographical maps were a popular decoration on 19th century pocket watches, often depicting maps of France or Italy on the case-back, painted using the champleve enamel technique.
While some watch manufacturers had exclusive rights to specific subjects, but the vast majority of enamel dials featured common motifs such as caravels, dragoons, lighthouses and geographical maps.
One particularly striking example is the map of a newly independent India in 1947, a motif developed by Universal Genève. Famous watch manufacturers such as Breguet or Vacheron Constantin presented pocket watches of rare and exceptional quality. And the map of Saudi Arabia was also frequently featured on Universal, Eska or Longines watches – likely to honour the memory of King Ibn Saud, the first king of Saudi Arabia who passed away in 1953.
Collecting enamelled wristwatches
So it is unsurprising cloisonne enamel timepieces did not encounter the anticipated success when they first entered the market, doubtless because of their avant-garde and somewhat extravagant appearance. Such motifs are ageless and can appeal to the widest audience, giving them greater long-term collectible potential.
While the decoration on enamelled wristwatches is diverse, today’s collectors tend to gravitate towards the simpler and general subjects, like ships or animals, rather than those that are specific to an era or country. While many innovative models have not had the success their makers might have hoped for, with hindsight one recognises that this could give them a favorable rarity edge.
With the ever-increasing interest by watch aficionados in fine cloisonne enamel wristwatches, historian Ivan Ponzo offers a brief yet insightful analysis of their history and appeal.Failing to choose the right motif at the right moment could condemn a watch to languish in a display case. Aesthetic innovation is unfortunately not a promise of commercial success.There is consolation in the fact that vintage cloisonne enamel timepieces have been achieving fantastic results at auction in recent years, vindicating the enamel artisans of decades-ago.