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The Patek Philippe 5172G Chronograph Replica Watch

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2019 from Patek Philippe is reference 5172G , a white gold chronograph with blue dial that builds on the basic template of the 5170 while moving things on somewhat in the design department. The 5170, Patek's core chronograph reference - successor to the much-loved 5070 and up there with only a handful of other in-house, haut-de-gamme hand wound chronograph references - has now been discontinued. Since 2018, it had only existed in one reference, a platinum-cased model with diamond hour markers, the gold-cased models having already been phased out - a typical sign that the brand is about ready to move things on. ( Patek Philippe 5172G Chronograph replica watch ) As the number implies, it's an evolution of the 5170, and an aesthetic one only, as it shares the same calibre - CH 29-535 PS - a hand-wound movement with a 30 second register at 3 o'clock and running seconds at 9 o'clock. It combines a column wheel with a horizontal clutch, beats at 4Hz and has a 65 hour...

Rolex Deepsea Sea-Dweller 126660 ‘Black Dial’ Watch Replica

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At Baselworld 2018 Rolex debuted an updated version of the famed Deepsea Sea-Dweller watch.Today, I give my personal take on the Rolex Deepsea 126660 replica watch and look at the other dial version which is the traditional black face for the Deepsea. Does a different dial color for a dive watch merit its own discussion? When it is a Rolex, perhaps the answer is yes. It also gives me an opportunity to discuss my own feelings about Rolex’s largest, and “most professional” dive watch. The traditional black dial for the 126660 Deepsea is not identical to the D-Blue (blue to black gradient dial) in terms of text. The primary difference (in addition to colors) is the placement and size of “Deepsea.” On the D-Blue 126660 the word is placed right above “Sea-Dweller” under where the hands connect. On the the black dial, “Deepsea” is smaller and placed just over where the hands connect under “Oyster Perpetual Date.” I happen to prefer the black dial myself, as part of that is the placement o...

Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional Watch Replica

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Back in May, those dedicated to oceanic exploration and professional diving have certainly heard the news that American explorer Victor Vescovo had set a new world record for the deepest dive, taking his vessel, aptly named “Limiting Factor,” to exactly 10,928 meters deep into the Pacific Ocean. A fascinating part of the story remained untold until just this moment: Strapped to the exterior of the submarine was the specially produced Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Ultra Deep Professional replica watch , the watch that now ranks as the deepest diving dive watch ever created. Here’s what we know about it. Vescovo’s record-setting dive is part of his larger project called “The Five Deeps Expedition” that, if successful, will be the world’s first human-guided expedition to the deepest point in each of the five oceans. I won’t bore you with too many of the — in fact, quite thrilling — details of the dive itself, but recommend that you watch this brief video put together by the BBC. Here’s ...