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The Newest Timepiece Models Proposed by Tag Heuer

08-07-08

Carrera is believed to be one of the most famous series that was produced in tribute to motor race stars. This series was created specifically for persons who know how to drive fast. There are lots of famous racers nowadays who wear chronographs of that wonderful collection and they are proud to honor the renown of persons who were perfect drivers.

Carrera 360 is a model that would amaze any man with its wonderful design and excellent quality. The president of Tag Heuer had been pondering over for several months who ought to be invited to represent the newest watch. Juan Pablo Montoya was chosen. He became the ambassador of the luxurious chronograph and was agitated to share his passion for Tag Heuer watches.

The limited edition of this model will comprise only 500 timepieces. So, if you are a lover of Tag Heuer hurry to buy the new model or you can lose such chance. The renowned Carrera series has been developing for a quite long period. The Carrera 360 is the newest and the most renowned model of that row.

The idea of the watch was proposed by Tag Heuer vintage stopwatches, featuring large start/stop push button, the improved fluted crown, the 100-minute power reserve placed at 12 o'clock position, and the big 1/100th of a second dial at 6 o'clock position.

The usual elements of the chronograph are dial and sub dials which are really readable and comprehensible. There are two sets of escapement mechanisms which are comprised to the Calibre 360. It permits performing about 29,000 oscillations per hour and may perform about 360,000 oscillations when it is needed during the use of chronometer mode. The accuracy of the chronometer is really amazing. The main thing which is obvious is this timepiece has got the quicker movement which is quicker than any other model worldwide. The incredible precision is obtained with the incredible functional abilities of the movement including 230 parts, comprising a very small hairspring and escapement mechanism.

The model is created of excellent quality materials, such as 18-karat gold case and elegant yellow guilloche face with 18-karat rose gold hands and markings. You may see that the back and face are created of the highest quality sapphire. The strap is made of alligator leather. In case you thoroughly look at the cover of the case you can find the name of the movement engraved there. It is one more proof that the timepiece you buy is really Swiss.

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The Most Famous Firm that Develops the Timepieces of the Best Quality

07-07-08

If we talk about the world famous watch producers, probably Patek Philippe is one of the celebrated. That company may show off its great and interesting history. There are a lot of useful discoveries that have been performed by this company. And this permanent search for excellence continues up to the our days. The watchmaking ideas proposed by Patek Philippe are really complex. These thoughts have been improved during years.

The Patek Philippe watches plant was founded in 1839 by Antoine Norbert de Patek and Francois Czapek.

This outstanding company was created by A. Patek and his French companion A. Philippe. They were quite estimable persons then. The last change of the company's name occurred in 1932 when the company was bought by the Stern brothers. Since that moment the world-known Patek Philippe watch manufacture has remained a family business.

Patek Philippe is also quite old because it is a fully independent business, while the overwhelming majority of the leading watch companies are a part of greater financial groups (Richmond etc.). That is enough to say that Patek Philippe dictates its proper rules to the watch market. The most costly, most sophisticated and most prestige timepieces in the world belong namely to Patek Philippe.

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