The miniaturization of the transponder module
The miniaturization of the transponder module, hosted on the base, wiring and its transmitter antenna was completely redesigned in a watchmaking perspective, combining technical inventiveness with a subtle and elegant integration with all of the design. Research and development required more than 18 months of work devoted by Jaeger-LeCoultre? s engineers, and an intense collaboration of Aston Martin. It is relatively easy to understand how to operate the transponder AMVOX2 quick, actually which represents a major challenge in both techniques and design of the terms. In a first phase, the engineers focused on miniaturization of each part of the transponder to reduce

ZENITH Captain Grand Date MoonphaseAfter the on-board timer
This timepiece is available in three versions with a silver or black nail of Paris Guilloche dial, in a case with a dial silver in a case in rose gold or steel. ZENITH Captain Grand Date MoonphaseAfter the on-board timer, the stars were allied sailors second. Their position in the sky, the latitude of the ship was calculated. With the help of two coordinates of longitude and latitude, the captain was able to find its position and define the specific courses to reach its destination. Moonphase model ZENITH reproduced on its dial the various stages of the lunar cycle - new moon, first quarter, full moon and last quarter. The moonphase function is already integrated in the pocket of ZENITH Watches. This function appears in a 06 opening and the date is displayed in an hour. The Captain Grand Date Moonphase is available in two versions, with a dial silver guilloché nail in Paris in a case of gold steel or pink.

What Is the Difference Between PVD Gold and Gold Plating? - Ask Watch Experts Questions About Watches
 David C. from Taiwan asks: What is the difference between gold-plated and PVD gold? Especially when it comes to watch cases. Which one is better? Which one lasts longer?One thing that is important to state, is that not all PVD or plating processes are the same. Meaning, that there are really great platings and really bad PVD processes… and vice-versa. PVD is really a process more than a material. It stands for “physical vapor deposition” and is a rather effective way of literally blasting metal with another metal to bond them. Modern PVD processes are quite good, bu

Audemars Piguet VS. Hublot: The Turf Wars Continue In America
The turf wars are getting serious. This time I look at the battle on US soil between Swiss brands Audemars Piguet and Hublot. The heat between them has been on for a few years now. Behind the scenes the fight goes on all the time - with each trying to one up each other. It isn't a battle they publicly acknowledge, but the drama is interesting. Winner, loser? I think in a sense they both win because competition leads to better business and clever thinking.The funny thing is that in my opinion Audemars Piguet and Hublot have vastly different products. I don't even see them as direct com

IWC: The Book, The Manufacture
I did a survey on Luxist within the last year that was a survey of the ?¡ãbest?¡À luxury watch brands according to the site?¡¥s readers who participated in the poll. I had to choose five brands, and among those was IWC. With a strong, focused product line, and an emphasis on performance and gentlemen?¡¥s sport activity, I felt that the brand resonated particularly well with American audiences. While such polls aren?¡¥t hard science, the result was that Luxist readers felt that IWC was the best luxury watch brand. Beating the likes of others such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet.IWC