Review of Harry Winston Midnight Chrono Tourbillon

2011-01-12 / watches / Comments OffComments

The Midnight Chrono Tourbillon is the weirdest watch Harry Winston releases these years. From view of design, it is totally a mess. That is my exact feeling at the very first sight and I confirm my feeling after a close look. What is wrong with Harry Winston? Why it does this?

It seems that Harry Winston spares no effort to create a watch that has the dial of Audemars Piguet Millenary and Royal Oak style hands. However, Harry Winston states that they capture the cream of edge-cutting technology, creativity and novel design and made this watch. That is a bit bullshit. Harry Winston should be shamed for such crappy coppy. Actually, I admire Harry Winston¡¯s courage and efforts in presenting new design these years and I have to some designs are really gorgeous. But I can not put up with the design of the Midnight Chrono Tourbillon.

Well, the 44 case, that crafted from either from 18k rose gold or white gold, looks nice with some HW characters. The dial is where the mess begins. At first sight, it loses asymmetry terribly. The right side of the dial is too busy, while the left side is too sparse. I feel it uses too much gold- the lines are just a bit too thick. While with novel display, the minute chronograph disc looks like an afterthought. The “12″ and “6″ Arabic numeral hour indicators feels like they are forced to become part of the dial ¨Cnot harmonious with the overall design at all. The flying tourbillon looks beautiful, but it can not save the dial from a mess.

In general, the design of the watch is too terrible to accept ¨Cat least for me. But as a watch from Harry Winston, it still has very good finish and quality.

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A Dream of Princess Mermaid

2011-01-08 / watches / Comments OffComments

The sleeveless halter train bridal gown¡¯s got the holy trinity of body-flattery elements. It can fulfill every girl¡¯s dream of becoming a Princess Mermaid. The white bridal gown melts morbidezza and elegance together. It looks amazingly appealing and misty with mixed fabric of Satin outside and crepe inside, especially the origami folds¡¯ effect showed by the simple but delicate ruffle effect around the waist. This effect not only curves all the body tones but also draws body up. The halter design and handmadeflower decoration modifies every bride wearing this gown exquisitely dainty and ravishingly beautiful. Moreover, it echoes with handmade white roses blossoming near the waist and wavy design rolling around the leg. A girl in this gown is just like a charming Princess Mermaid playing with spoon drift in the blue sea. In addition to the train mermaid hem, this bridal gown balances the combination of fantasy and reality which is timeless, stunning and feels totally now.

I can¡¯t believe it¡¯s me if I am looking in the mirror in this gown. Of course I am tall and slim, but I will look even slim with the train mermaid hem. And what is more important, I will feel quite elegant or I can say superior in it. The smooth touching of the satin fabric and some handmade roses will make me on top of the world. It really helps me realizing my dream of being a princess-a pure and gorgeous princess who will be admired by everyone.

I will be quite myself in this gown during the wedding, and the crepe fabric covered by Satin outside reveals beauty of misty. Moreover, the rosy and wavy design around my neck and legs satisfy my qualities and attract all jealous eyes present. I can¡¯t help myself appreciating myself when I hear guests¡¯ admiring compliments. I will be that bride hits that day, someone who will stay in everybody¡¯s memory forever.

My mom may be almost burst into tears when she sees how charming her girl is. My friend will certainly become speechless at the moment and scream together happily and unexpectedly the next minute. I help them to realize their pursued desire. All of the guests in my wedding ceremony will take photos continuously and are not willing to move their eyes away from the gown. It fits me just like fish and water. It is my dreamed bridal gown in every part-from its cut and its effect. This gown is what I used to shine in my own wedding platform. I will be perfect in it.

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Taboos for Sending Watches to Others

2011-01-05 / watches / Comments OffComments

People often give various items to family members, lovers, friends, relatives, colleagues and classmates etc as presents and different gifts stand for different meanings. So why do people give others the watch as a gift? As men send watches to women as gifts, they want to show their love to the latter or they long for eternal love. When women send watches to men as presents, they want men to miss them all the time or they thirst for staying with their lovers forever. As friends give watches as gifts to each other, they desire for long friendships. As adults send watches to kids, they hope that children could become punctual people or children could make full use of time to study and become talented people in future.

After understanding the meaning of sending watches to others as gifts, we also ought to know some taboos when we give watches to others. First, we should know the person¡¯s taste when we intend to give him or her a watch as the gift. If the person likes Rolex and you give him Casio, that is a failure for you. In addition, it is not right to give others second-hand watches as gifts because everyone likes new items. Second, before you give the watch to the person as a gift, you should remove the price tag. Otherwise, the person would think that you deliberately let him know the price. Some people even give you gifts at the same price soon after they see the price tag. Third, when you send watches to others, you should use new or even exquisite packing instead of old gift boxes. Nobody wants to accept gift with old package even the gift is precious. Fourth, when you give a watch to a person, you¡¯d better show proper behavior. Excessive words and courtesy will make the person uncomfortable.

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We Should Recycle Discarded or Second-hand Bags

2010-12-30 / watches / Comments OffComments

Nowadays, bags are essential things for every girl. They can reflect our taste and even social status. In particular, when summer comes, bag replacement speed becomes higher at the same time. As a result, we should insist on recycling discarded or old bags in order to protect our environment and make good use of discarded resources and waste materials.

You know, if we use these waste materials of discarded or second-hand bags, it will become a great asset. Here I show you some successful examples.

Recently, a new brand ISSI cooperated with Elvis&Kresse and invited some international famous artists to design special handbags and other accessories. They made a good use of some discarded bags and finally launched a series of delicate handbags and purses which we can see from the pictures.

Another perfect idea, we can remake a second-hand bag to a garbage bag or waste-paper basket like the picture on the right-hand side. It¡¯s portable and fashionable for a new house or office. What¡¯s more, we people can design different kinds of bags as needed.

If these are not enough to get your attention, let me show you one more. After looking at the picture, maybe you will think it is a product in a shop. Actually, it completely can be a beautiful product. People can make this beautiful ornament just with the materials of a second-hand bag. No matter the bag is made of what kind of material, people just can make a good use of it accordingly.

To sum up, we need to recycle the old bags. This action is not only for preventing the pollution, but for solving the problem of resource allocation. While we take this step we are helping ourselves to live in a better life. Why not we try our best to coordinate the relationship between human and environment from this simple action?

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A Predestined Relationship Between Women and Jewelry

2010-12-08 / watches / Comments OffComments

Woman, ah,

Diamond gorgeous, shining pearl,

Won the Queen for your imagination as false,

Around your forces only drugs, arrogance, Shannon, also killing sultry fragrance.

Woman, ah,

Your gorgeous Diamond, flashing jewelry,

Who will pay attention to your under the beautiful appearance of the diamond-like faith.

This is one short phrase from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ by Shakespeare, from which we can conlude that women’s fond of jewelry is a tradition carried on in history. In the ancient times, women looked on jewelry as a symbol of identity and status. A woman who is tricked out in jewels, sending the message that she is a lady of noble birth. For at that time, jewelry is more precious compared with money. While it is sadly to notice the fact that the women wearing jewels in a patrilineal society are merely one of men’s accessories, like an item on display to flaunt his riches.

Till the modern society, people began to initiate the equality of both genders.When women are set free from the shackles of habit and become independent, the love for jewelry has survived. While, what jewelry means to a woman has changed a lot. Today,women love wearing jewelry due to their nature–the love of beauty and the yearns for the happy life. Jewelry is always prized by women because of its rareness and constant beauty and charm. Each kind of jewelry has different implication, for instance, the diamond represents eternal, and the agate symbolize the longevity.

All in all, I am considering that a good woman is as invariably beautiful and brilliant as jewelry. And maybe that’s why every woman enjoys jewels. If a woman doesn’t have a piece of jewelry in her life, we will feel sorry about her life. Therefore, please do not say that a woman will just like some useless things like jewels. In a woman’s eyes, jewelry is the very embodiment of their existance.

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Jaeger-Lecoultre Montre Extraordinaire La Rose

2010-11-19 / watches / Comments OffComments

Jaeger-LeCoultre, who has been the sponsor of Venice Mostra for six continuous years, continues to pay tribute to the some of the finest M¨¦tiers d¡¯Art. At the 67th Venice Mostra, this famous watch brand will exhibit four gorgeous watches that together show the brand¡¯s superb mastery in making m¨¦tiers d¡¯art watches. These exquisite pieces will surely amaze women who adore the glitter and charm of Haute Joaillerie. Here I would like to briefly review the Montre Extraordinaire La Rose-one of the four.

A rose crafted from 18k white gold blooms in the dazzles of the precious stones scattered on its petals. Captured nature beauty and transformed it into permanent beauty, Jaeger-Lecoultre has created a secrect watch that finds a perfect balance between finest jewlery design and high-end watch making White diamonds and pink sapphires exchange their seductive luster like lovers gaze into each other¡¯s eyes. The pistil of this exception rose, paved with stones in several different colors, serves as the watch dial. Two white hands, powered by the Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 846- a hand-wound in house-made movement are responsible for time telling.

This Haute Joaillerie watch born in the hands of talented artists achieved a perfect combo between aesthetics and precision by adopting the snow-setting which is known as the most complicated technique among all gem-setting techniques. The technique, invented by Jaeger-Lecoultre, calls upon the full measure of the jewellery craftsman¡¯s expertise in order to achieve the peerlessly voluptuous frosted effect.

The Jaeger-Lecoultre Montre Extraordinaire La Rose is nicely presented onto the wrist via a blue-tinged black strap. The ostrich feathers that decorates the watch and protects the skin is a beautiful final touch of the watch.

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Etern Launches Heritage Pulsometer Chronograph watch

2010-11-08 / watches / Comments OffComments

Following the launch of the Heritage Super KonTiki 1973 earlier this year, Eterna is going to launch the Heritage Pulse-meter Chronograph watch- another watch with a subtle retro touch. It is a homage to a famous pulse-meter watch created in the mid of last century.

This new Eterna watch keeps the basic look of the previous model, while being given new size and modern technology. It retains the original blue markers for the pulse-meter and green numerals on the dial. The case, crafted from stainless steel and enlarged to 42mm, maintains the classic pushers and crown. Fitted with sapphire crystal, it is water resistant to 50 meters. It is presented on high quality leather strap in black color.

As far as I know, the original model was released on 1942. So it is no wonder that the Heritage Pulsometer Chronograph will be limited to 1,942 pieces. Beating inside the watch is a Swiss ETA 2894-2 automatic movement that provides the time, the small seconds, the chronograph seconds and minutes.

Overall the watch looks pretty good since Eterna always pays great attention to quality and details. The unit price is a bit high at at 3,950 Swiss Francs. Anyway, it is a very good timepieces for doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals.

According to Eterna, this watch will hit the market very soon.

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The Business Value of Diamonds

2010-10-30 / watches / Comments OffComments

As the king of jewelry, diamond has a huge business value which demonstrates its own superiority. It’s expensive not only because of its natural quality but also of its great business potential.

It needs a great deal of time and money to find a diamond and cut it. Beyond its gorgeous appearance concentrate great efforts. The diamond deposit is not that easy to find, and this process requires several years or even decades of years. The cost of digging a deposit is incredibly high, which attributes to the high price of the diamond.

When it comes to cutting, design and skills are necessary. A good diamond needs to be polished well, or it will lose its own value. A small mistake in cutting may result in huge loss. In order to make good use of the material, the owner of the diamond will try his best to find the best cutter. The owner has to pay a lot to his employee.

Design is another thing that the owner needs to do. A good diamond should be in great shape. If the design is too easy or too complicated, it will affect the price of the diamond. What’s more, some people are more interested in the diamond’s appearance than its quality. A good design is definitely popular among them.

Diamond has a huge market as jewels. It attracts many women and makes them pay for it. Also, it’s applied to the industrial world for its unusual solidness. In the financial world, however, diamond plays an important role as well. It has a store of value. Its value has already surpassed the gold, because its price is rather stable.

All in all, diamond has the functions of decorating and storing. It will be a good way to keep a diamond.

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The Watch in My Dream

2010-10-29 / watches / Comments OffComments

Watch, a representation of one person¡¯s personality and pursuit, brings quite a few convenience to our study and work. From this angle, everyone is supposed to own a watch. Brand watches like Omega, Rolex and Tissot are without doubt adored by the majority of us and almost everyone has in fact his or her ideal watch. Without exception, I have a dream watch in my mind -Longines.

This is a special product, in my view, that contains all the beautiful features of a girls¡¯ watch.

Let me start from the profile of my dream watch. For a girl like my age, pink and other sort of light colours are comparatively suitable, and Longines has made it. With a silver watch chain and a pink screen, this watch looks feminine and fantastic. It¡¯s such an exquisite and elegant product that no wonder so many ladies are captivated by this watch.

The second character of this product is about the diamonds around the watch. As we know, diamonds usually exert an uncomparable attraction on women. A watch with so many sparkling diamonds around can definitely add much more glamour to itself. Although Longines is expensive, you will get what you pay for. Supposing that a woman with a longines watch around her wrist, she must have a high taste and noble personality.

What else, from my point of view, Longines is the symbol of status, power and dignity. Buying one Longines watch is more than owning a product. Instead, it advanced your taste, increased your popularity and improved the quality of your life.

Franckly speaking, with the development of modern society, more and more people are in need of buying watches. For a rapidly changing world we are living, being able to manage the time is important. Who won¡¯t be happy on condition that he or she owns an ideal watch? Longines, a promise of high quality and praticability, indeed adds more colours to our lives.

In a word, my ideal watch is something like this style of Longines, a perfect union of beauty and quality.

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Recycling Waste Handbags

2010-10-23 / watches / Comments OffComments

As to the topic of waste£¬different opinions vary greatly from people to people. What I want to point out is that nowadays£¬it¡¯s a common phenomenon that people make away with our precious resources seriously£¬which I¡¯m really strongly against. If I am asked whether it¡¯s a good idea to recycle our waste handbags£¬my answer is definitely yes. My reasons are as follows.

First and foremost£¬our resources are limited on the earth. We human beings are not affordable to lose them any longer. Handbags are in deadly demand nowadays for they are so common decorates for both men and women. As far as I¡¯m concerned£¬some expensive handbags are even made of crocodile leather. A waste of many a handbag£¬especially£¬famous brand£¬Hermes£¬LV£¬etc£¬ not only means spoiling our valuable resources but also means throwing away a great deal of our hard-earned money.

Second£¬recycling the waste handbags contributes a great deal to our environment. Waste handbags to the society are nothing but pollution to our environment. Since there are still some gems to be found£¬producers can make the best of the old ones. So it¡¯s advisable of producers to renovate. In this way£¬a plenty of raw materials can be saved. To a certain extent£¬what we do also contributes greatly to building a low- carbon society.

Last but not least£¬it¡¯s very kind of us to donate our waste ones to the charity or others. More often than not£¬we may consider something out of value£¬but maybe it¡¯s of some use for others.

All in all£¬it¡¯s my suggestion that we should spare no efforts to save our precious resources. I firmly believe that if we all try our best even from recycling our waste handbags£¬we will contribute a great deal to our earth..

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