WRLimited edition watches stands in good stead for anyone who believes in exclusivity. More and more men buy limited edition Swiss watches based on what they know and love. As times change, and markets fluctuate, this would seem like a good move, but you have to know what you're looking for. Many watch manufacturers claim to be 'limited edition' but this title can be conferred only to those timepieces which are highly desirable by a selected few. Keeping this in mind, we've carefully curated three great buys for all the timepiece connoisseurs. The Breitling Super Avenger "Edition Limitéd" This ultra-masculine watch is only available at one of the 60 Breitling boutiques worldwide and is often referred to as the Boutique Edition. You can't buy it online, and that's what makes it a real limited edition. Prepared with the brand's own Calibre 01, this watch is toned black and features the familiar three-register design, with subdials at 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock and 9 o'clock. The hour and minute hands are oversized and coated with a luminescent finish, so there's no squinting in the dark. But as this limited edition is just 100 pieces, don't ask us what it costs. You'll find out that information once you've committed to purchase. Omega "Class of '57" Railmaster Omega has been reintroduced with three of its masterpieces in the limited edition market this year. The Seamaster, Speedmaster, and Railmaster are all distinctive and desirable collectors’ pieces, which can be worn for any occasion. However, to our eye, the Railmaster exceeds its classmates in appearance. This anti-magnetic watch has a magnetic resistance of 1,000 gausses, ideal for when you're taking your steam engine out for a spin. The copper-finished movement provides the resistance, but also the charm which is complemented by a double case, stylish dial, and rugged iron look. This watch was originally released in 1957 and produced until 1963 and since then on limited edition a handful of times. This year's limited edition marks the watch's 60th anniversary, giving you yet another reason to treat yourself with the grandeur you deserve. RALF TECH WRV Diplomate 1977 Automatic Inspired by the seventies, the WRV Automatic « Diplomate » is a representative link between two periods. At once vintage and modern, its complex and stylish curves are paying tributes to the visual code from the seventies. This new version, as always produced in a Limited Edition of 77 pieces, is characterized by its black glossy dial clad with «Alpaca» indexes, an alloy of zinc, nickel and copper. So whether you're buying for yourself or someone else, this is the time to add to the 2017 limited edition timepiece collection. With several styles to suit all personalities and budgets, 2017 is the year of the limited editions. But as the name suggests, they are limited, so secure your timepiece when the ‘time’ is right.
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Swiss horological instruments are celebrated for their pedigree and precision and are often considered as the ultimate icon of luxury. As Germany is renowned for manufacturing the best cars, Switzerland holds all the aces for producing the best-in-class timepieces.
Handcrafted to perfection, Swiss watches always make it to the list of luxury artefact collectors. So next time you think of buying a luxury timepiece to suit your refined self, you know what will be your first choice. The History of the Swiss Watch Dated back in 1530, the first miniaturised watches were invented in Germany. At around three inches in size, they were the first watches that were minuscule and portable. However, as they were extremely expensive and rare, only nobility could own them. The Swiss watch industry was launched shortly afterwards as an influx of skilled French refugees entered Switzerland to escape religious persecution in France. This flow of clock-making workers helped transform Geneva into a city renowned for its adroit watchmaking skills. The Protestant revolution in Geneva in the 16th century outlawed dressing with jewellery, thus making way for an environment perfect for developing clocks and watches. The enamellers and goldsmiths, whose businesses were destroyed, steadily turned their expertise to watchmaking. When the regulations were relaxed at the end of the 17th century, Geneva was finally acclaimed for its watchmaking ingenuity. The Swiss watch became held in high esteem for its quality and skilled construction, as well as its beauty. The Swiss Watch The Swiss timepieces were developed in a way much different to those produced by the rest of Europe. Swiss manufacturers created a watchmaking system called etablissage, which allows watches to be developed much faster than any of their rivals. Etablissage is a process for manufacturing the watch and movement by assembling all the components following fitting, casing and inspection operations before the watch is ready for dispatch. This means that the different parts of the watch are manufactured at various locations and then assembled by the manufacturers to create the finished watch, a process that is still used by some Swiss manufacturers today. From the 1800s, Swiss manufacturers bought their manufacturing in-house, keeping production numbers high and retaining a reputation for quality. Georges-Auguste Leschot and Pierre-Frederic IngoldThe Swiss watch industry would not be where it is today without Leschot and Ingold. Georges-Auguste Leschot invented the machine to manufacture the various parts of a watch with the aim of creating interchangeable parts. Pierre-Frederic Ingold developed machinery to mass-produce watches. Many of his techniques and inventions were implemented and proved vital to the Swiss watch industry, extending its supremacy in the wristwatch industry. Contemporary Swiss Watches Swiss manufacturers continued to innovate into the 20th century, developing the first electronic quartz variations in the 1960s. Swiss law decrees that Swiss watches must meet specific standards to maintain Switzerland's pre-eminence in watch production. These standards ensure Swiss timepieces are world renown for their exceptional characteristics of reliability, robustness, mechanical complication, style and exceptional design. In the last 300 years Switzerland has given birth to innumerable exceptional and iconic collections of mechanical marvels, and will continue to do so going from strength to strength. Sincrono is proud to be able to make these rare creations easily accessible to the world through its distribution channels. |
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