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TAG Heuer Link Chronograph Replica Watch

Dating back to 1987 the TAG Heuer Link replica watch is distinguished by its steel bracelet with S-shaped links. The first of the new collection of Link watches were launched in 2016, and now the Link Chronograph, which will be available next month, is the latest. The case Presented in a stainless steel case with a diameter of 41 mm the Link Chronograph comes with either a black or blue sunray dial. The dial features 3 snailed counters, luminescent applied indices, and baton-shaped hands with lume for the hours and minutes, and a white lacquered central chronograph seconds hand. Naturally, the bracelet is a key element, and so each link is rounded on the top, bottom, and sides for an exceptionally smooth feel on the wrist. The movement The watch is driven by an outsourced movement (caliber 17), which is automatic, beats at 4Hz and drives hours, minutes, small seconds, date, and chronograph functions, and has a 42-hour power reserve. While the Link Chronograph definitely...

SIHH 2019: The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinski Ceramic

Sports stars are, by and large, a watch brand’s default celebrity category when searching for ambassadors. From tennis and football through athletics, golf and even triathletes, there is no sport without a sponsored wrist in it somewhere. Hublot is one brand that casts its net a little wider – in the past it has collaborated with street artists, tattooists and concert pianists. And now it launches its second collaboration with renowned Pop-art phenomenon Richard Orlinski. Orlinski, whose moniker of “the sculptor who breaks the rules” makes you wonder whether he should have teamed up with a certain Le Brassus-based brand instead, is a Parisian sculptor – Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Orlinski Ceramic replica watch now with a sideline in music – who, in 2004, devised his Born Wild concept. It claims to explore the relation between instinct and civilising emotional forces by creating boldly coloured sculptures of animals in heavily faceted materials such as stone, glass and alumin...

TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02 GMT Chronograph Replica Watch

The Carrera is celebrating its 55th anniversary this year. To celebrate, TAG Heuer isn’t looking at the past but instead remains true to its “avant-garde” identity. They could have chosen to go vintage. Instead, they gold bold and modern. After the presentation a few weeks ago of the new Carrera Heuer 02 Chronograph with an updated movement, Baselworld 2018 brings us the traveller’s version, the TAG Heuer Carrera Heuer 02 GMT Chronograph. The modern version of the Carrera, launched at Baselworld 2015, quickly became a best-seller for TAG Heuer. With its deeply reinterpreted design, its bold design, its skeletonized movement and dozens of possible versions – thanks to a modular architecture where parts can be switched easily to create new models – the Carrera Heuer 01 represented the “avant-garde” side of TAG. A few weeks ago, the brand announced an evolution of this watch, which will soon incorporate TAG’s new in-house movement, the Calibre 02, as well as a more balanced 3-6-9 layout...

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Gulf Special Edition Replica Watch

We’ve certainly seen no shortage of colorful and bold racing inspired watches this year – some more welcome than others. Continuing on that action comes TAG Heuer with the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Gulf Special Edition replica watch to commemorate Gulf Oil’s 1968 victory of Le Mans in France. Unveiled right before the 2018 Le Mans race, the retro-modern inspiration pulls design schemes and colors from the Ford GT 40 that won the race, and marks the 50th anniversary of the victory. And, of course, the color scheme is immediately reminiscent of their Monaco Gulf Special Edition watch, albeit at a considerably lower price point. I must admit, I have a soft-spot for TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 line. The CAU1111 (Panda Dial Chronograph) was my first experience with a “Luxury watch” and to this day I’ve never found one at a price I’m willing to pull the trigger on – so I have a bit of a historical emotional connection to the Formula 1 collection. I’ve found the line ideally quirky, practical, and int...

Introducing The Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis Replica Watch

Hublot is no stranger to creating very big, very serious watches. Whether it’s something like the LaFerrari or "just" a titanium minute repeater, the manufacture can flex its muscles when it wants to. The Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis replica watch is the latest instance of such a move. It’s the first multi-axis tourbillon from Hublot, and it’s in-house no less. When you first look at the MP-09, you know you’re looking at something complicated, and it’s obvious that your attention is supposed to be on that massive spinning thing down at the bottom of the watch. But, what’s not clear is all that’s going on under the surface and just how complex that impressive mechanism actually is. Movement The engine for this machine is the HUB9009.H1.RA caliber, and the watch was designed from the movement up. This caliber is an automatic movement with a five-day power reserve that is produced in-house by Hublot at its manufacture. At the heart of this movement is the bi-axial to...

IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic Bucherer Blue Editions In Red Gold Replica Watch

When you are one of the largest watch retailers in the world, you can use this leverage to create your own limited edition watches. This is what Bucherer has been doing now for several years, with the Blue Editions – you probably guessed that all of these watches have a specific blue dial (see here for instance). Today, the watch retailer is presenting a special edition of the IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic, in red gold and, of course, with a blue dial. This new 88-piece limited edition of the IWC Portugieser Chronograph Classic for Bucherer is obviously no more than a visual update of an existing watch, with a new case material and a new dial colour to be precise – which doesn’t prevent us to be pleased by this overall good looking watch. The base used is identical to the watch we reviewed extensively here, a watch launched in 2013 and that has been slightly revamped in 2017 (basically with a cleaner dial). It is named “Classic” in opposition to the standard (non-manufactur...

TAG Heuer Formula 1 Gulf Unique Watch Replica For 2018 Christmas Day

We’ve certainly seen no shortage of colorful and bold racing inspired watches this year - some more welcome than others. Continuing on that action comes TAG Heuer with the TAG Heuer Formula 1 Gulf Special Edition watch to commemorate Gulf Oil’s 1968 victory of Le Mans in France. Unveiled right before the 2018 Le Mans race, the retro-modern inspiration pulls design schemes and colors from the Ford GT 40 that won the race, and marks the 50th anniversary of the victory. And, of course, the color scheme is immediately reminiscent of their Monaco Gulf Special Edition watch, albeit at a considerably lower price point. I must admit, I have a soft-spot for TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 line. The CAU1111 (Panda Dial Chronograph) was my first experience with a “Luxury watch” and to this day I’ve never found one at a price I’m willing to pull the trigger on - so I have a bit of a historical emotional connection to the Formula 1 collection. I’ve found the line ideally quirky, practical, and interesting...