New Product Launch: Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante EWT Watch

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According to high-end Swiss watchmaker Greubel Forsey, its novel “nano-tourbillon” mechanism is a game-changer in the world of mechanical timekeeping. Launched in celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Greubel Forsey Nano Foudroyante EWT not only introduces the brand’s new tourbillon mechanism, it also marks the launch of the brand’s first flying tourbillon and first chronograph. But what’s so special about the eponymous nano-tourbillon?

Few brands discuss why they include tourbillons in their watches, as the reality is that these days they’re mostly for visual pleasure. Jaeger-LeCoultre, Zenith, FP Journe and many more have all introduced tourbillons or similar devices, and we always wonder, “That’s great, but why?” A traditional tourbillon is represented by a rapidly moving hand that typically moves six positions per second, depending on how often the regulating system operates. Their use is usually related to measuring the precision of a chronograph (the implementation on the Zenith El Primero Striking 10th model is a good example), but in this case the device seems to be constantly running and has nothing to do with the chronograph present in the watch. Greubel Forsey’s Nano Foudroyante hands rotate at the usual foudroyante speed, but the innovation is that the brand has reduced its energy consumption by 1.8 times, which, according to the company, has allowed the size of the device to be reduced by 90%. Greubel Forsey has also created a novel system that mounts the small foudroyante dial on the flying tourbillon and is adjusted so that it always remains “upright”, even as the tourbillon rotates. Placing a foudroyante display that always remains upright on a rotating 60-second tourbillon cage is certainly a challenge, although it mainly advances the art of watchmaking rather than practicality. Bugatti Chiron replica watches

Greubel Forsey has only produced 11 of these Nano Foudroyantes and explicitly states that such watches are “experimental watch technology”, hence the EWT in the name. By downsizing the foudroyante, the brand was able to use the smallest case ever, a few millimeters narrower than most of its timepieces. The case measures just 37.9mm wide and 10.49mm thick, is water-resistant to 30 meters, and comes with some unspecified “non-animal” strap material. While it may be the smallest watch the brand has ever produced, it certainly won’t be the lightest: the case is made of 18k white gold with a tantalum bezel.

Greubel Forsey’s Nano Foudroyante EWT also features a chronograph, but it was little mentioned in the Nano Foudroyante’s announcement. The 60-minute chronograph (operated via the 2 o’clock pusher and the crown pusher) is accompanied by a central seconds hand and a subsidiary chronograph minute counter on the left side of the dial. Below that is a subdial that serves as a running seconds indicator. Notably (and not for the first time), Greubel Forsey has applied a red triangle indicator to the rotating tourbillon ring. Replica luxury watches price

The movement consists of 428 parts and runs at 3Hz (21,600 vph). One notable element here is the power reserve: Greubel Forsey only offers a power reserve when the chronograph is activated, and claims it to be only 24 hours (“a full day”). This is a far cry from the typical 72 hours from GF and the expectations of most consumers today. It is not clear what the power reserve of the Nano Foudroyante watch is without the chronograph running, but it will not be too long. It is probably important to remember that this watch is explicitly “experimental” and therefore it is best viewed as a proof of concept rather than a final product. Of course, the movement is finished to the brand’s extremely high standards.

In many ways, the Nano Foudroyante EWT Tourbillon watch is extremely innovative and worth talking about. It captures the essence of Greubel Forsey while offering a new movement and a new wearing experience. As its name suggests, this watch is experimental and therefore suitable for enthusiasts who want to try something new (and very expensive). It’s not the most refined or high-performance Greubel Forsey, and it’s unclear what the movement actually does in terms of performance. That being said, the visual movement of the dial should be very impressive, especially with the chronograph running and all the hands moving at seemingly different speeds. replica Greubel Forsey will only produce 11 of this version of the Nano Foudroyante EWT, in an 18k white gold and tantalum case with a silver dial.

Breitling Avengers, assemble!

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As its name suggests, the cheap Breitling Avenger is built for action. They are durable enough to function in the harshest conditions and are a top Swiss luxury item.

Put it this way: if you’re making a movie about a watch that starts out as the head of a mostly underground street racing club with lots of speed, higher stakes, and lots of explosions, you’re probably going to want a Breitling The Avenger as your hero.

If you’re making a movie about a bunch of luxury watches who have to venture into space to plant nuclear explosives on an asteroid to deflect them from their current orbit towards Earth (just thought we’d quote the brilliant Bruce Willis ) movie “Apocalypse”), the Avenger will be your main character.

If you’re shooting a blockbuster movie about a group of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes battling evil against aliens, AI-controlled super robots, or crazy space titans wielding magic gem gloves, you’re going to, uh, want an actor Lineup Avengers.

The point we’re trying to get across here is that these are action-packed watches that are built like tanks and engineered to look like the protagonist on your wrist.

Let’s take a look at some of the Breitling Avenger watches we have in stock right now at incredible prices and superhero discounts.

Avenger Automatic 45 Seawolf Yellow Dial
Named after one of the U.S. Navy’s most iconic combat submarines, the Avenger Sea Wolf is a dive watch disguised as an aviation watch.

The extraordinary 3,000-meter water resistance means that Jacques Cousteau could wear this watch if he wanted to impress some of the more elusive sea creatures.

Who wouldn’t be overwhelmed by this beauty? The yellow dial alone is enough to get our attention, though we do wonder a little how obvious it is a few thousand feet below the waves.

Avenger Automatic 45 Seawolf Night Mission Black Titanium
We love sea wolves so much we put another one here. However, this one is more in line with the philosophy of the original Sea Wolf. nice cheap watches

You see, the S6W Seawolf is a nuclear submarine, and one of the main capabilities of a nuclear submarine is stealth. They are as quiet as possible and are able to dive into the water until the last moment without being detected. While the previous Avenger Seawolf looked nice, the yellow dial wasn’t as stealthy as some might like.

This black titanium version, however, solves that problem, giving the entire watch a black aesthetic that’s barely noticeable.

Of course it is a Breitling watch, it is impossible to sneak out all of them. It has to have some wow factor. For us, the yellow on the underside of the black straps is what catches the eye.

Even though it’s made of superhero-tough titanium, we don’t think this Avenger is hard to sell at all. Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves.

Avengers Chronograph 45 Night Mission Green Dial Titanium
Continuing with the stealth theme, this is another all-titanium masterpiece ready for action. However, this is a chronograph! That’s right, the Avengers can be diving watches, chronographs, GMT watches, and more. The Avengers franchise isn’t defined by style, exactly. It’s the quality and affordability of a gigantic tank that makes the Avengers.

This one happens to be a chronograph, and it also happens to come in an incredibly cool green color that really solidifies the “military chic” aesthetic. A yellow 30-minute sub-dial and seconds hand add a dash of brilliance to an already sporty look, and the black titanium case is designed like a bomb shelter.

Even though it’s called a “Night Mission,” we can’t imagine this masterpiece on our wrists getting anywhere but envious looks.

Super Avenger Chronograph 48 Black Dial
Why is it called Super Avengers? We’re not sure, but we suspect it has something to do with its 48mm diameter. This is a large watch with a lot of functionality.

In true Breitling fashion, this is a pilot’s watch through and through. We suspect it’s too big, as pilots might forget it on their nightstand, but still be able to read the dial when they’re flying overhead.

No, of course we were joking. No one will forget to put one of these on when they go to work in the morning. In fact, we lose sleep knowing that such a beautiful, well-crafted chronograph is just sitting there waiting to be held and viewed.

The Super Avenger is the very definition of a core watch, designed to be a prominent feature in any luxury watch collection. Luckily for us, it’s functional and well-made enough to be worn and used in just about any situation you can imagine, while still being elegant enough to be a dress watch.

While these represent the diversity of the Breitling Avenger collection, this is by no means an exhaustive list.

We have dozens of Breitling watches in stock and can ship right now at incredibly discounted prices. Avengers, Navitimers, Superoceans and more are all here, hoping to find their forever home on the wrists of those who know a masterpiece when they see it.

So take a look at our entire inventory of Breitling cheap mens watches and find the perfect timepiece to play the action movie star of your life.

Ice, ice baby: look at Jacob’s most dazzling timepiece

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Jacob & Co‘s eponymous brand is creating a clear path to the legitimacy of watches.

I have been racking my brains, trying to express Jacob & Co.’s influence on the world of haute horology. Because there is really no one in this industry like Jacob Arable. Arabo came to New York from Russia at the age of 14. He started as an apprentice as a jeweler when he was 16 to help support his family. While making jewelry for other brands, he sold his work as a side business, and then hung up his shingles 1986 York in New York.

His design quickly attracted the attention of singer Faith Evans, who turned her husband’s notorious B.I.G. to the work of Arabo. Soon, he became the immortal “Jeweler Jacob” in hip-hop lyrics. But it’s not just celebrities who are attracted to Jacob & Co.-collectors have also noticed his luxurious timepieces, because Arabo focuses on highly complex timepieces whose designs are made of precious materials such as rare gems.

As a self-made man, Arabo treats the fashion watch industry like he chooses the best gems: with superb technique and a certain attitude towards decadence. Some people may say that it is too much, but at the same time, Jacob’s works also have some dazzling places. The following five timepieces perfectly embody this unconventional manufacturing process.

Jacob & Co 3-D Astronomical Minute Repeater
It is indeed an extraordinary watch. 3-D Astronomia was first introduced at Baselworld in 2014, and it gets more exciting and complicated every year. This year, Jacob & Co. launched the Minute Repeater version, just to increase the value of this ultra-rare watch.

Jacob & Co. Astronomia Solar Zodiac
Jacob’s Astronomical Gambler
Jacob & Co 3-D Astronomical Minute Repeater

It has Carillon repeaters with three gongs and hammers (instead of the usual two). The gongs are stacked vertically so that you can better see their operation through the side of the sapphire case. The chimes sounded in the familiar Doh Re Mi tones to mark the hours, minutes, and 15-minute intervals. Innovative safety features prevent the wearer from winding when the watch sounds, thereby protecting the mechanism. The four arms radiating from the central cradle support a three-axis tourbillon.

On the icy side, the 3-D Astronomia is inlaid with 15.44 carats of two blue sapphires, with baguette diamonds inlaid on the bottom plate and case. The display also features a 1-carat spherical diamond and a rotating globe with a lacquered dial. The coolest part? A flying astronaut rotating around the 3D earth on its axis!

On the icy side, the 3-D Astronomia is inlaid with 15.44 carats of two blue sapphires, with baguette diamonds inlaid on the bottom plate and case. The display also features a 1-carat spherical diamond and a rotating globe with a lacquered dial. The coolest part? A flying astronaut rotating around the 3D earth on its axis! Jacob & Co. Twin Turbo Furious: Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti Edition


The same destructive commercial move as Jacob & Co.’s luxury watches is that the manufacturer announced in March that it had established a long-term partnership with the automaker Bugatti on a series of exclusive co-branded products. According to the press release, the partnership hopes to push “the limits of mechanically possible.”

This news marked the end of Bugatti’s long-term partnership with Parmigiani Fleurier, who also produced some excellent timepieces. But with Twin Turbo Furious: Twin Turbo Furious Bugatti Edition, Jacob & Co. once again seeks to raise the stakes technically. This watch is driven by two three-axis tourbillons (to ensure precise timing). Other additional features under the hood include a column wheel chronograph and a decimal repeater that sounds at 10 minute intervals.

The appearance is also slightly higher. Its turquoise blue outer ring is a tribute to Bugatti’s 110th anniversary blue Chiron. It also has a Bugatti logo in the center of the dial between the time counters. The power reserve indicator at 6 o’clock is called the “fuel” indicator.

There will be 18 pieces made of carbon fiber, 18 pieces made of rose gold, and three pieces will have diamonds. Each of the 39 pieces will be individually numbered. In order to make it more elusive, you can only buy this watch if you own Bugatti.

Jacob & Co. Bugatti Chrono Limited Edition 100 Years
The second work of Jacob & Co./Bugatti collaboration is Chrono Edition Limitée 100 Years, but it is not so unique. To pay tribute to the 100th anniversary of Ettore Bugatti in 1909, only 110 pieces will be produced.

This watch is also inspired by Jacob & Co.’s original Epic X Chrono column wheel movement. This version is made of forged carbon, with a black matte dial, the colors of the French flag are arranged vertically between the subdials. It is equipped with a rubber strap, also paying tribute to Chiron. Because it is not inlaid with diamonds, its price (for the brand) is 36,000 Swiss francs, which can even be regarded as an entry-level Jacob & Co.