Patek Philippe 5002 Sky Moon Tourbillon

The many features of the 5002P Sky Moon Tourbillon Platinum watch are contained in a 42.8 mm platinum case.  The front face includes the perpetual calendar in an opaline white dial embossed with Calatrava cross motif.  The roman numerals are gold applied.

For the perpetual calendar, the month is at the 3, moon phase at the 6, days at the 9 and leap year cycle at the 12.  The crystal is scratch-resistant Sapphire, and is double curved. A slide piece in the front case side activates a tourbillon escapement chime with two cathedral gongs.  It also contains a minute repeater and retrograde date hands.

The case back of the Patek Philippe 5002P Sky Moon Tourbillon Platinum watch is also Sapphire crystal to display the elegant blue celestial chart making up the rear dial. The white hands indicate the sidereal hour and the elliptical sky vault displays the visible celestial sky’s current orientation.

The Patek moon phase lunar cycle is also indicated at the 8 on this splendid rear dial.  This magnificent 5002P Sky Moon Tourbillon is possibly the rarest wristwatch continuously produced in the world today.

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A. Lange & Sohne Langematik Perpetual Model # 310.025

Adolph Lange founded his watch factory in 1845 in Glashutte, Germany.  During the bombing of World War II, the factory was destroyed.  A great grandson, Walter Lange restored the family legacy in 1990.

In the few short years since then, Lange has created a number of technical firsts that have helped to bring this company to the forefront of the watch making industry.

The A. Lange & Sohne Langematik Perpetual Model # 310.025 is one of these firsts.  It is the first self-winding wristwatch that includes a perpetual calendar, patented outsize date, and patented zero reset mechanism.

The platinum case measures 38.5 mm and resides on a black leather strap with a plat deployment buckle.  The automatic movement of the A. Lange & Sohne Langematik Perpetual Model # 310.025 is self-winding and uses the Glashutte finishing techniques.

The silver dial of the A. Lange & Sohne Langematik Perpetual Model # 310.025 features Roman numerals and sword-shaped hour hands.  The patented large two window date is located at the 12 o’clock position.  Three large sub-dials and a smaller inset sub-dial provide all the features of the perpetual calendar, such as the months, days and phases of the moon.  This luxury timepiece is replete with gorgeous craftsmanship and elegance.  This essential watch from Lange can be worn with anything, and anywhere with pride.

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A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Timezone Model # 116.032

An exquisitely beautiful timepiece, A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Timezone Model # 116.032 is from the most recognizable watch line from this German watch making company.   Founded in 1845, destroyed during World War II, this factory was rebuilt in 1990 and has quickly come back into the favor of the elite essential watch manufacturers in the world today.

Beginning with the 41.9 mm 18 K rose gold case of the A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Timezone Model # 116.032, one clearly sees the elegance and detail that these watches are famous for.  The attention to detail is continued in the hand-stitched Crocodile strap.  The mechanical hand wound movement features a 72 hour power reserve.

The distinctive silver dial features the classic offset main dial that shows the ‘Home Time’ and uses gold applied hour markers and Roman numerals.  This small dial includes an am/pm hand at its 12 o’clock position and a small-seconds hand sub-dial at its 6 o’clock position.  The World Time hand sub-dial of the A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Timezone 116.032 is located at the 4:30 position.

The city ring rotates and the time advances in one hour increments by using the quick-set button on the 8 o’clock position of the case.  The power reserve hand is located at the 3 o’clock position and the patented large date window at the 1 o’clock position.  This beautiful luxury watch is a must-have for the traveling man.

A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Model # 702.025

A small watch workshop was founded in Glashutte, Germany in 1845 by Adolph Lange.  During World War II, a bombing raid destroyed the factory.  In 1990, Walter Lange, a great grandson of the founder, brought back the family legacy by rebuilding the company.  A number of technical firsts have already come from this re-born manufacturer of fine luxury watches.

The A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Model # 702.025 celebrated the company’s twin anniversary in 2005, and includes the technical first of having the complications of a tourbillon, fuse and chain transmission, and rattrapante chronograph combined into one movement.

The platinum case of the A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Model # 702.025 measure 41.2 mm and is featured on a black leather strap with a plat deployment clasp.  The movement is mechanical and is manually wound.  Only 51 pieces were made Worldwide.  The functions include a One Minute Tourbillon with fuses and chain transmission.

The silver dial of the A. Lange & Sohne Tourbograph Model # 702.025 clearly shows the tourbillon through the anti-scratch Sapphire crystal.  Sub-dials for the power reserve and the Chronograph with Rattrapante or flyback function.  The hours are marked by Arabic numerals and the hour hands are blue and sword-shaped.  If you enjoy these incredible complications and like to have something that few people in the world will ever see, then this timepiece is perfect for you

A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Model # 101.025

Glashutte, Germany became the home for the A. Lange & Sohne factory in 1845.  During World War II the factory was destroyed, and was rebuilt in 1990 by a grandson of the founder.  Since that time, several technical firsts have been achieved by this fine watch manufacturer.

The A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Model # 101.025 is a member of the flagship series of this brand.  It has become the ‘face’ of this fine essential watch company.

The platinum case of the A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Model # 101.025 measures 38.5 mm and has the classic round shape.  The hand-sewn black calf leather strap with white stitches features an 18 K white gold Lange buckle.  The mechanical movement is manually operated and has been hand-engraved.  It is water resistant to 30 meters.

The beautiful silver dial is the memorable part of this beautiful luxury watch the off-centered time dial features Roman numerals and sword-shaped hour hands.  A seconds sub-dial is located at the 4:30 position and a power reserve indicator is at the 3 o’clock position.  The large, patented date display of the A. Lange & Sohne Lange 1 Model #101.025 is located at the 1 o’clock position.

A scratch-resistant Sapphire crystal protects the dial and another anti-scratch Sapphire crystal is featured as the case back.  This distinctive watch is perfectly suited for any occasion.  The Glashutte finishing of the movement rivals the finest hand-finished movements.

A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Big Date Model # 107.021

Although the 18 K yellow gold case of the A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Big Date Model # 107.021 is not round like the better-known Lange 1 models, the patented large double window date display located at the 12 o’clock position will immediately let one know that this gorgeous timepiece is an A. Lange & Sohne.

Founded by Adolph Lange in Glashuette Germany, this factory was destroyed in World War II.  Rebuilt in 1990, it has quickly retaken its position in the world of luxury watch manufacturing.

The 18 K yellow gold rectangular case measures 36 mm by 25 mm and beautifully contrasts with the black strap which uses an 18 K yellow gold buckle.  The self-winding automatic movement of the A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Big Date Model # 107.021 is hand finished and has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours.

The solid silver dial of the A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Big Date Model # 107.021 is champagne colored and features applied gold Roman numerals and index hour markers.  The large double window date display is located at the 12 o’clock position.  This model also features a quick date correction button on the recessed case edge at the 2 o’clock position.  The small seconds sub-dial is located at the 6 o’clock position.  This classically elegant and essential watch is perfect for formal wear, yet could be worn for any occasion.

Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Black Ocean Model # 263-38LE-3

When shopping for style, quality must not go by the wayside.  Famous Swiss watch-manufacturer Ulysse Nardin understands this principle very well.  Their watches have been famous for many years for the high quality and mechanical precision that is a part of each and every watch that is created.

With over 160 years of innovative history behind them, they know what people want and how to ensure that the quality is high.  The Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Black Ocean Model # 263-38LE-3 is an exciting watch with a black DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) treated stainless steel case and bezel.  The beauty of this treatment is that it makes a higher scratch-resistant coating.

The dial on the Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Black Ocean Model # 263-38LE-3 is black with a fluid wave design.  The hour hands are skeleton style and are filled with a dark grey luminous material, as are the black rimmed applied hour markers.  The small seconds subdial incorporates a magnified date window, and both are located at the 6 o’clock position.  The 42-hour power reserve indicator is at the 12 o’clock and its hand as well as the small seconds hand and the 1846 text are in red.

The Ulysse Nardin Maxi Marine Black Ocean Model # 263-38LE-3 is carried by a black rubber strap with a push button fold-over clasp.  The unidirectional rotating bezel is black DLC like the case and contains an anti-scratch Sapphire crystal.  The automatic movement is water resistant to 200 meters. This is a great watch for the man who likes to wear black.

Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 1846 Steel Model # 263-22-7/30

Le Locle, Switzerland was the place 23 year-old Ulysse Nardin chose to start his first shop in 1846 to manufacture his own chronometers and pocket watches.  He had learned the trade from his father and then passed it on to his son, who took over the business 30 years later.

Through the years, the marine chronometers have been very popular and navies of over 50 countries have used these excellent watches.  Workmanship, precision, and quality are the backbone of Ulysse Nardin and the beauty of the styles of the many models only completes the picture.

Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 1846 Steel Model # 263-22-7/30 features a 38 mm stainless steel case on a steel bracelet.  The steel on steel is a very classic look for any man who enjoys a functional luxury watch.  The dial is silver with applied blue Arabic numerals for the hour markers.  The thin blue hour hands simply add to the elegance of this elegant marine chronometer.

The Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 1846 Steel Model # 263-22-7/30 includes a 42 –hour power reserve sub-dial at the 12 o’clock position.  At the 6 o’clock position, a small seconds sub-dial incorporates a magnified date window.  The automatic movement is self winding.

A scratch-resistant Sapphire crystal is held in place by the polished stainless steel bezel in the Ulysse Nardin Marine Chronometer 1846 Steel Model # 263-22-7/30.  Any sportsman who likes to be in style no matter what he is doing will appreciate this classically simple watch

Ulysse Nardin Ludovico Perpetual Calendar Model # 336-48/42

A wristwatch can say a lot about a man, and choosing the perfect watch can be time consuming and even challenging.  When looking for a high-quality luxury watch, the name behind the watch will tell you all you need to know.

Ulysse Nardin is a name that is recognized worldwide for its excellence in watch-making.  Watch manufacturers the world over immediately think of the Marine chronometers this company is famous for.  Having received numerous prestigious awards over the years for excellence in essential watch-making,  Ulysse Nardin continues to take pride in the quality of their workmanship and style.

The Ulysse Nardin Ludovico Perpetual Calendar Model # 336-48/42 is a classically elegant wristwatch.  With its rounded rectangular shape, it immediately catches the eye and whispers “elegance.”

The 38 mm X 43 mm case is a great size and comes in 18 K rose gold.  The classic leather strap with tang buckle perfectly accentuates the stunning rose gold case of the Ulysse Nardin Ludovico Perpetual Calendar Model # 336-48/42.  The black dial features oversized Roman numeral hour markers done in the rose gold.  A large two-window date indicator is located at the 1 o’clock position, with the month displayed at the 4 o’clock, a double year indicator at the 6 o’clock and the day of the week located inside the small seconds sub-dial at the 9 o’clock position.

The automatic movement with perpetual calendar is an exciting feature of the Ulysse Nardin Ludovico Perpetual Calendar Model # 336-48/42.  Any man will feel elegant wearing this classy wristwatch that doesn’t skimp on functions as it surpasses other models in style.