From 21st to 25th APRIL, Zenith will line up for the start of the Tour Auto Optic 2ooo

Written in the stars… The same quest for excellence, the same passion, the same elegance – the two partners were always destined to meet. They will finally come together on the starting line of the 24th Tour Auto. Zenith will be the official timekeeper of the competition, and three connoisseurs of mechanical beauty Breitling replica watches and speed will set off, along with their co-drivers, under its banner. On their wrists, the El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition, a sporty model specially designed for the event.

Legendary competition, legendary driver.

Following his record freefall which earned him a definitive place in history, Félix Baumgartner will now get behind the wheel of a 1955 MERCEDES BENZ 300 SL to take up the speed challenge on behalf of Zenith. From the stratosphere to the tarmac, he needed a new arena in which to test his limits by competing against other champions, with his sights set on performance right up to ultimate victory, maybe…

Driver in the Tour Auto. To be there on the starting line, in one of 230 unique sports cars, in a legendary competition… a childhood dream that Felix will see realised. Zenith, which since 1865 has been partnering with men and women who truly live and breathe their passion, is every bit as excited as the man himself at the prospect of this new adventure. The second episode in the story of this duo for whom adrenaline and courage are their lifeblood.

However, Felix won’t be the only one driving with and on behalf of Zenith …

The competition also features Dominique Vananty at the wheel of a 1965 PORSCHE 911, Daniel Spadini in a 1964 JAGUAR E Type 3.8L and his co-driver, Aldo Magada, President and CEO of Zenith.

They will all start on 21st April under the Zenith star, aiming to make it shine it with the brilliance of record times, cheered on by all fans of mechanical beauty!

And what better way to start this performance race than with a little miracle of precision on your wrist?

To mark the event and open this unprecedented sporting chapter, Zenith has designed an exclusive model which crystallises the spirit of its partnership with the Tour Auto. Haute Horlogerie and collector’s cars are linked by fastidious expertise, as well as a desire for perfection and elegance: The El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition joins them forever by combining the revolutionary chronograph movements for which the Le Locle Manufacture has become famous, with a design whose finely nuanced colours and symbolic elements reveal a subtle automotive influence.

The cheap Breitling replica watches is equipped with the El Primero 4061 self-winding chronograph movement for an added sporty touch. The design of its open dial reflects the spirit of competition and the world of classic cars, with an aperture at 11 o’clock that provides a view reminiscent of the impressive sight that greets you when you open the bonnet of a racing car.

Subtly arranged, the blue, white and red that evoke the French flag are symbolic. Another detail that connoisseurs will not fail to notice: the mushroom-type push-pieces for the chronograph functions each have an undercut, blue for the chronograph start and red for the reset. The case has brushed horns and middle hoops for a resolutely sporty look. With its triple deployant buckle, the strap recalls the gloves worn by classic car drivers: perforated blue calfskin with a protective black rubber lining for an immediate association with sports and performance cars. The Tour Auto logo (on the crystal) and the watch number in the series appear on the steel case back. The cover of the special box features the Tour Auto logo, and its blue interior matches the watch’s predominant colour. A dream of a model for drivers and connoisseurs of classic sports cars, the El Primero Chronomaster 1969 Tour Auto Edition is available in a limited edition of 500 pieces.

A hub to connect live and follow the Tour Auto in real time.

With the competitors lined up and an Haute Horlogerie Breitling fake watches dedicated to the event, this promises to be an extraordinary spectacle. The brand has activated its Zenith Hub to allow spectators to get up close and personal.

Over the course of 2000 km, including several timed sections on circuits and closed roads, as well as friendly stages, right up to the final on the Basque coast at Biarritz, the web platform will feature a live broadcast of all social media feeds on Zenith and the Tour Auto.

 

Harry Winston – Midnight Date Moonphase Automatic 42mm

A true classic has a design that transcends time, while still maintaining an original aesthetic and appeal, as is the case with Harry Winston’s Midnight Collection. The new Breitling replica watches uk model features three arches, a tribute to the House’s heritage and New York flagship salon. It also has a date indicator and a moon display, offering precise information in the most sophisticated fashion.

The art of composition

Off-setting its date and complications, is an aesthetic decision embedded in Harry Winston’s design DNA. The Midnight Date Moonphase reinterprets the House’s signature elements and functions with excentered Hours and Minutes, date, and moonphase counters, so subtle that they appear to melt into the dial.

A supremely refined dial

The dial, silver in tone, features a Rolex replica watches sunburst finish that surrounds the Hours and Minutes function. The date is delicately housed in a light and recessed zone to ensure that the numerals stand out.

Harry Winston revisits the moonphase with renewed intensity. Drawing inspiration from its real life counterpart, the moon disk features a deliberately rough and textured appearance. Furthermore, with its rich, deep, metallic blue coloring, Harry Winston designers expertly capture the magic of the moon.

This new creation is driven by a mechanical automatic movement, visible through the Breitling replica watches open case back. The exposed white gold oscillating weight features haute horlogerie finishes, including Côtes de Genève and circular graining. The silicon balance spring guarantees absolute precision, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The Midnight Date Moonphase has a 42 mm-diameter case and is available in 18-carat white or rose gold.

Harry Winston – Midnight Diamond Stalactites Automatic 36mm

The House of Harry Winston continues melting women’s hearts with its new Midnight Collection ladies timepieces, elegantly Breitling replica watches adorned with an astonishing diamond stalactite motif. The enchanting Midnight Diamond Stalactites present a fitting addition to the extraordinary lineage of precious Midnight creations. This year, time has suspended its light and water has frozen over.

Top-flight gemsetting

Building on its gemsetting expertise,Harry Winston designers established a unique rhythm to recreate the random appearance of frozen ice found only in nature. For the rose gold model, in-house artisans delicately set the dial with round brilliant diamonds, depicting splendid stalactites. The white gold model features a fancy arrangement of sapphires and diamonds that perfectly complements the graded shades of the dial.

The exquisite charm of mother-of-pearl

Harry Winston’s Midnight Diamond Stalactites are adorned with a delicate and ever-changing mother-of-pearl dial, perfect for the face of a feminine Patek Philippe replica watches. The gentle hues of the Tahitian mother-of-pearl and shimmering white mother-of-pearl beautifully accentuate the radiance of the precious stones and highlight the exquisite delicacy of the design.

A new case for the Midnight collection

Midnight Diamond Stalactites, like the House’s Premier and Ocean Collections, appear in a 36-millimeter case. A first for the Midnight Collection, this new case size maintains the precision and seamlessness of its predecessors, while revealing an intimate forest of stalactites that at once radiates both strength and fragility.

Midnight Diamond Stalactites is driven by a mechanical automatic movement equipped with a silicon balance-spring. The dial, case and lugs sparkle with 245 brilliant-cut diamonds on the Breitling replica watches uk rose gold model, while the white gold variation is set with 110 sapphires and 135 brilliant-cut diamonds.

Hublot and Pelé launch the first Limited Edition of Big Bang Unico Bi-retrograde Chronograph

Hublot launched Big Bang Unico Bi-retrograde Chronograph, the official Breitrling replica watches of Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club, in the training base of Guangzhou Evergrande Football Club. Mr. Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, Kang Bing, Chairman of Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club, together with Pelé, the king of football, the new ambassador Mr. Lang Lang, attended the launch event to celebrate this glorious moment. Mr. Fabio Cannavaro, the new executive chief coach also attended the event. Pelé even became the special coach for the youngsters’ team of Guangzhou Evergrande Football School and had fun interacting with these lovely young footballers. Hublot expressed its eternal passion for the future of young Chinese footballers who will be the ones reviving the football fields of China.

Mr. Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, thought back on Hublot’s bond with football and sent the sincerest and best wishes to Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club, “Hublot’s fusion with football brought us unprecedented inspiration. And our cooperation with Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club will be a great opportunity for Hublot to be part of the history of China football and to contribute on its part. I wish the best for Evergrande, to go even further and better in the new 2015 season.”

Hublot’s latest creation, the Big Bang Unico Bi-retrograde Chronograph, Official watch for Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao FC, is the best embodiment of innovation. It perfectly fused the functionality of soccer chronograph with Evergrande logo. The Big Bang Unico is the first Hublot timepiece ever produced with a bi-retrograde function along with a central chronograph dedicated to a top football club. Hublot replica watches series with self-produced UNICO movement is unique enough to stun the watchmaking industry. When you press the chronograph button, chronograph second hand and minute hand start to time from left to right within 45 minutes showing an arc track, which is half time of the football game. Another area is increased for a 15 minute timer so that the whole timekeeping time comes to 60 minutes. There is one Go button on each side of the crown, representing the timing to start, stop and reset. The button at 2 o’clock position will also be used to control the timing of 4 patterns: the first half, half time, the second half and the final whistle, all displaying clearly through a window located at the 12 o’clock position.

The iconic design of integrated column-wheel and dual-clutch on dial side perfectly show an exceptional flexibility of UNICO movement. Comprising 385 components and a central chronograph featuring a Bi-retrograde chronograph movement (vibration frequency of 4 Hz, 28,800 / each h ). Hublot is the only watchmaker of the same level who uses this kind of movement in watchmaking industry.

The dial and hands are in iconic Evergrande red and yellow. C-tiger, the official Evergrande mascot and the slogan of “Be the Best Forever” engraved on the case back boast the sense of exclusiveness. The Breitrling fake watches is available in King Gold and titanium, only 50 numbered pieces for each version.

Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club, as one of the top football clubs in Asia, has achieved outstanding triumphs. From 2011 to 2014, the club made it to the top of Chinese Football Association Super League for 4 consecutive seasons. In 2013, Evergrande won the first place in AFC Champions League and became the first champion of the league in Chinese football history. Behind these brilliant achievements is Evergrande’s spirit of proactive self-improvement, breaking limits and never give up. And it is Evergrande’s spirit that has moved countless football fans and become the best interpretation of Hublot’s spirit of pioneering and innovation.

Mr. Kang Bing, the general manager of the board of Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club, said, “We really appreciate the great support from Hublot. Hublot’s spirit of innovation will inspire Evergrande to run courageously on the road of China football development. “Be the Best Forever” is our slogan. We look forward to creating more and more miracles in our partnership with Hublot.”

Pelé came to Guangzhou all the way from Brazil to attend the launch event as Hublot’s global brand ambassador. He said, “It’s a great honor to be here in Guangzhou and to witness the partnership between Hublot and the top football club of China. I am very happy to have this opportunity to become closer to my Chinese football fans, and to see the growth and development of China football. More importantly, I want to share my experiences with this country’s young footballers. I am impressed by the level of competition amongst the professional teams here, as well as the education system for the youth. I wish for China football to keep on thriving.”

“Hublot Loves Football” – Hublot’s passion for football spread all over the globe like wildfire with 2014 Brazil FIFA World Cup and stirred up an enormous wave of love for football in China. Just before the 2014 World Cup, Hublot announced the strategic cooperation with Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao Football Club, finally a Chinese peer in Hublot’s stardom family which consists of renowned football clubs Juventus Football Club, Paris Saint-Germain Football Club, Bayern Munchen Football Club. Mr. Marcello Lippi, the replica Breitling watches chief coach of Guangzhou Evergrande at the time, also joined Hublot’s World Cup All Star Team. Hublot has deeply and closely bonded with China football and supported its development with great expectations. Mr. Jean-Claude Biver, the Chairman of the Board of Hublot, said that Hublot will continue to sponsor FIFA World Cup until the day when team China would make it to the finals.