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Irish-born architect turned Replica Handbags designer, Pauric Sweeney, is fast becoming the next ‘It’ bag designer. Though his creations stray away from trends, he creates edgy, structured classics that grace the arms of rockstars (Madonna), Hollywood stars (Lindsay Lohan) and everyday women alike. These lustworthy arm candy creations are constructed and crafted in Florence, Italy and made of exotic skins like ostrich and python mixed with eye-popping lamb and patent leather skins. Check out a few of Sweeney’s avant-garde purses: Available online at NET-A-PORTER.COM, Brown’s Fashion and Pauric Sweeney’s website.

More than 400 collector timepieces will be Replica Watches on the block at Antiquorum’s Spring Sale, March 10 and 11 at its U.S. headquarters in New York. Sale highlights include a Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon (estimate $200,000 to $300,000), an Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars Tourbillon Répétition Minutes QP (estimate $300,000 to $350,000), and remarkable timepieces from the collection of internationally acclaimed artist Arman, including a Patek Philippe Ref. 3971 estimated at $70,000 – $90,000.

Other collector delights on offer include a Lange Double Split (est. $60,000 – $80,000), two Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytonas (Refs. 6239 and 6241), a Breguet Ref. 5447 estimated at $90,000 to $120,000, and an Officine Panerai “Luminor 1950 8 Days” PAM 203 produced in 2005, estimated at $75,000 to $90,000.

Previews will be held in Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Palm Beach and New York. For Replica Watches additional information, including high-resolution images and the complete preview schedule, visit the official Antiquorum website.

This Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon is estimated at $200,000 – $300,000

The Jules Audemars Tourbillon Répétition Minutes Quantième Perpetuel

Artist Arman’s collection includes this Patek Philippe Ref. 3971 in 18K yellow gold, produced in 1989.

F.P.Journe presents the second chapter Replica Watches of the Vagabondage Limited Series, “Vagabondage II”, which will be produced in a limited series of 69 pieces in platinum and 68 pieces in 18K red gold, available from all authorized F.P.Journe points of sale. This piece is the next in line in one of the more interesting lineages in modern watchmaking.

In 2004, for the 30th Anniversary of Antiquorum, F.P. Journe created three unique pieces in rose, white and yellow gold, to be sold at a Geneva charity auction in favour of the ICM, the Research Institute for Brain and Spinal Cord Diseases in Paris. These were F.P.Journe creations, but with an unusual shape. For the first time, the Geneva Manufacture created a watch with a flat Tortue-shaped case and a dial without the F.P.Journe signature. The pieces sold for three times their value.

Following that charity auction, F.P. Journe produced Replica Watches a limited series of 69 pieces in platinum with an 18K rose gold movement, known as Vagabondage I. This series sold out with no promotion or publicity of any kind – not even a picture. Now, a new series – Vagabondage II – arrives on the scene. It differs from the original series but retains the same flavor. This second edition presents a manually-wound movement and an original digital time display, with small seconds at 6 and power reserve at 12. The 18K rose gold movement is visible through the dial in smoked sapphire crystal, also without the F.P.Journe signature.

The 69 pieces in platinum feature white gold windows with blue hands, and the 68 pieces in 18K red gold have gold windows and hands. Owners of a Vagabondage I will be given priority for the purchase of an identical limited number from the Vagabondage II series. A third Vagabondage edition will very likely be created as new technical advances dictate. Each watch of the “Vagabondage” series will have an original digital display system.

Technical information appears below the images, which may be enlarged with a click.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – VAGABONDAGE II

Movement
Calibre 1509
Manual winding
Movement in 18K rose gold
30 jewels

Dimensions of the Movement
Overall diameter: 29.3 x 28.2 mm
Casing-up diameter: 29.3 x 28.4 mm
Overall height: 5.28 mm
Height of winding system: 3.13 mm
Diameter of stem thread: S0.90 mm

Balance
Four inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holders
Free sprung
Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
Pinned GE stud
Frequency: 21,600 v / h, (3Hz)
Inertia: 10.10 mg /cm2
Angle of lift: 52°
Amplitude: 0h dial up: > 260°
24h dial up: > 260°

Principal characteristics
1 minute constant force device, patented No EP 1528443
Digital indication of hours and minutes
Time adjustment via crown in position 2
Pallets escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
Two position crown
Sub-second at 6h00
Power reserve at 12h00

Power reserve
40 hours

Decoration
High quality
Partly circular grained base plate and Geneva waves
Polished screw heads, chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends

Case
Flat Tortue shape 45 x 37.5 mm
Height 8.00 mm
Dial Smoked Sapphire

Limited Series
Platinum PT 950 69 pieces
White gold windows and blue hands
Rose gold 18K 68 pieces
Rose gold windows and hands

Number of parts
Movement without dial: 223
Cased-up on leather strap: 256

The Rolex GMT and the Rolex Submariner fall into the professional line of watches. While the GMT is meant for the aviators, the Submariner was the world’s first watch designed for diving. Both were introduced in 1954 at the Basel Fair. The Rolex Submariner can be used for both casual and formal wear. A Rolex Submariner watch will go just as well with an Armani suit as it will with a diver’s suit. The Rolex Submariner watch uses a 31 jewel automatic Chronometer COSC certified Swiss made movement. In between the solid 901L stainless steel case is the trip-lock winding crown of the Submariner.

Apart from being professional Rolex watches and sharing the same launching year, there are other similarities in the current versions of the two models. Some of these include:

1. Standard case size of 40mm
2. Self-winding mechanism
3. Rotating bezel
4. A scratch-resistant synthetic sapphire crystal, which gives the two watches a slimmer look
5. Triplock system providing another layer of protection to the Oyster case. It features a triple gasket system that screws down tightly onto the case tube and against the Oyster case

In the year 2001 Rolex made a change to the Rolex Submariner replica watches bracelet by switching to the Solid End Link bracelet. This change made for a more durable and sturdy connection with the bracelet of the watch to the case. In the year 2004 Rolex went from having wholes on the side of the case for the pins to connect to the case and in the year 2004 Rolex removed the pins wholes from the side of the case, thus dealers now refer to Rolex Submariners made after the year 2004 as the “no wholes case”.  The Rolex Submariner features a uni-directional rotating bezel as opposed to the bi-directional bezel found in the Rolex GMT watches. The functionality of the bezels is different in the two models. The uni-directional bezel in the Rolex Submariner is designed to help a diver measure the elapsed time while diving. Before a diver gets enters the water, he needs to set the bezel so the triangle engraved on the bezel points at the current minute hand position.

Rolex has three types of Submariners, stainless steel, stainless steel and 18k yellow gold, and all 18k yellow gold. In their 2tone and all gold models Rolex has a blue colored bezel and dial and a black colored bezel and dial. Rolex also makes a dial with precious gemstones for these sports models referred to as the Rolex “Serti” dials. These serti dials rolex submariner makes in a champagne color and slate color. These Serti dials feature eight round diamonds and 2 baguette sapphires and one trillion cut sapphire at the 12:00 position. Rolex charges an additional $2400 for these precious gemstone Serti dials, buy you can find also nudeer 100$ in here.

To celebrate this anniversary, the prestigious Italian brand is launching a limited edition watch, created by a manufacturer which shares its passion for excellence: Girard-Perregaux, one of the flagships of Swiss “Haute Horlogerie”.

This watch is the fruit of a close relationship between two brands whose names are associated with the quest for perfection and global mastery of a distinct expertise. The relationship between the Zegna family and the Macaluso family, owner of the prestigious Swiss Manufacture, is founded on a common approach in which the quest for excellence and passion for fine craftsmanship prevail.

“As Angelo Zegna my Great Grandfather, was first in watches then in textiles, we felt that creating a Centennial Watch had a significant meaning.”  Gildo Zegna CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group said “I was first introduced to Gino Macaluso, the CEO and owner of Girard-Perregaux, through a shared friend.  Immediately a spark of collaborative activity was born.  We share a common ground as we both have an affinity for craftsmanship and for precision instruments, our brands have a family vision with long-standing heritage, and we are both obsessed by nothing but the finest quality.”

“It seemed spontaneously right to dedicate a special watch specifically designed and thought of for Ermenegildo Zegna on the occasion of their Centennial.” Gino Macaluso CEO and Owner of Girard-Perregaux said “Ermenegildo Zegna is one of the most prestigious artisan manufacturing companies in the world, with its 100-year history of passion, social engagement and commitment, it confirms Italy’s typical values.  Girard-Perregaux, with its 219 years of history in ‘Haute Horlogerie’, is proud to be able to participate in these important celebrations ”

As a product of this expertise, the centenary watch accurately expresses the Ermenegildo Zegna style whilst maintaining the quintessential spirit of a Girard-Perregaux. It also pays homage to the group’s origins, as Angelo Zegna the father of the founder Ermenegildo, was a watchmaker by trade.  As an essential part of masculine elegance, it is an enduring piece which weaves a link between the players of the past, the present and the future – reverence for the founders, harmony with the fashion designer’s latest creations, a testament to their beauty for generations to come.

It’s round, pink gold case has an air of timeless elegance, perfectly designed according to the great tradition of Girard-Perregaux. It houses a mechanism equipped with an annual calendar, notable for its highly original display. The date appears in a counter with the numerals delicately reproduced on the dial. The month is indicated in a window at 5 o’clock. The mechanism automatically allows for months of different lengths and only needs to be corrected once a year at most.

The design expresses a refined character – the fine leaf-shaped hour and minute hands, the baton indices and the small seconds counter at 9 o’clock make this model very easy to read. As if echoing the harmonious dial, the complexity of the self-winding Girard-Perregaux movement is revealed through the sapphire glass case-back adorned with the Ermenegildo Zegna centenary logo.

Naturally exclusive, the Centennial watch is only available as a limited edition – 100 pieces, individually numbered to celebrate 100 unforgettable years.  Available exclusively in the Top 20 Ermenegildo Zegna flagship stores worldwide.

It looks like Christian Louboutin might finally be getting the hang of this whole handbag thing, finally. Christian, if you’re out there: it’s perfectly fine to do your best bag work right now in clutches. Once you start producing reliably in that arena, we can move on to bigger bags and concepts.

I believe in you, really I do, despite the fact that I’ve criticized many of your bags in the past (love your shoes though, natch). The Christian Louboutin Loubiday Nappa Clutch, for example? You’re showing tons of potential.

The whole look is just so pleasantly art deco. The soft, creamy nappa leather contrasts perfectly with the shiny black patent, and the inky black dots on either side of the center stripe provide a unique, restrained addition of visual interest. Plus, I really support the whole tiny-red-soled-shoes-as-a-clasp thing you’ve been doing for the past couple of season, Christian. It’s totally adorable.

Mulberry put on their Fall 2010 show in both NYC and London. The color palette was not muted neutrals like many other shows we saw, rather bold jewel toned colors, which was a welcomed change to many other shows we saw. The Mulberry show was playful and youthful, while still retaining a fashionable upper hand.

I was checking all of the photos and came across my favorite look from the show. This look appeals to me in every way possible.

Let’s start off with the color scheme. Purple is one of my favorite colors. Purple is a very flattering color on many people, and always seems to look good against my skin tone and coloring. The scarf has stripes of different hues of purples, almost blues, with large pom poms at the end. Of course there is the replica bag, which we can not miss. The grainy plum lambskin bag is the Mulberry Small Greta.

I have saved the best for last. Is anyone else extremely excited to see the adorable French Bulldog making his way down the runway, with a purple tonal sweater as well? Can I just say that finished off this look and made me fall in love. Of course I love the look without the bulldog included, but he is more than icing on the cake.

The New Cartier Captive watch model was presented during the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) 2010.

The model is stunning with the 35 mm to 55 mm (depending on the model size) 18-k white gold dial, covered with rhodium. The smaller version is made with just one blued steel hand (for the hours – you can tell the time within 10 minute precision), while the larger version has two hands.

And as usual, the dial has no lack of diamonds. They are on the Cartier Captive watch bezel and on the dial’s perimeter as well. Moreover, the “numbers” on the dial are made of 3 karat diamonds.

Case aperture serves as a bracelet’s bracing. This affect brings some pocket watch notes to the Cartier Captive design. The light-grey canvas material bracelet is elegant enough the wear it with the 18-k white gold snap.

Sapphire glass will prevent Cartier Captive from mechanic damage. And 30 meter water resistance is a good reason for a pleasant sail sing. Inside the watch you’ll find the quartz movement.

Welcome back Anya Hindmarch, it has been a while since we have talked about you. The best way to strike up the conversation again is with a great handbag, and you have delivered.

Anya Hindmarch has always brought us beautiful replica bags, problem is there are not large amounts of them. When I saw this clutch I had to write about it. It is ladylike and sophisticated, simple and exotic, practical and chic. This my friends is the Anya Hindmarch Luce Snakeskin Clutch which is made of light brown snakeskin with gold-tone hardware. The color palette is soft and neutral. I am not always drawn to gold hardware, but on this clutch it is perfect.

Another reason I adore this clutch is because it is wallet-style. I was sharing with our fans on Facebook yesterday that when I am in a hurry I leave the house with only my wallet. If I could find more wallets that double over as clutches while being statement pieces on their own, I would be set. This is what Anya Hindmarch brings us.

This clutch has pockets and space without losing its elegant design. Actually, I am quite surprised by the functionality of this piece. Just check out the photos; pocket after pocket after credit card slot after slot, after zippered pockets all over. And then when you close it all up, the look is stunning and not too busy. The two twist-lock fastenings at the top fold out to reveal a zipped pocket and pockets for cards. Along with that there is a concealed magnetic fastening at the top, a zip fastening back pocket, and an entire section for cash, notes, cell phone. That is right, I said cell phone. The true test of this clutch being workable for me is if all of my wallet essentials along with my cell phone fit inside. I won’t really know that unless I saw this clutch in person, but I would like to think that it will get the job done.