Tuesday, 20 December 2022

IWC The Faction Collective Snowboard

Both <IWC> and <The Faction Collective> are Swiss companies/brands with outstanding achievements and strong engineering capabilities. Both companies have unique expertise in cutting-edge materials and are committed to the highest levels of sustainability and responsible manufacturing. <The Faction Collective> was founded in 2006 by a group of people who love skiing. Since then, we have continued to manufacture high-quality snowboards and snowboard equipment for freeride, freestyle and all-mountain skiing, and have earned the enormous trust of many top athletes. Gu Ailing, the two-time Olympic women's ski champion and IWC brand ambassador, is one of them. Best luxury IWC clone watches online, buy replica watches at firstwatchclone.co.

"Faction Studio 1 IWC Collab Ltd." is limited to 55 pairs and is handcrafted in a 100% renewable energy factory in Austria. Built to the same factional specifications as Eileen's skis, the skis are built to withstand the extreme forces exerted by the world's best freeskiers. Its wood core is made from sustainably harvested poplar and ash, with carbon rubber reinforcements below the joints for excellent stability under heavy loads. The oversized 7.5mm sidewalls are also optimized for easy ski changes thanks to its carbon fiber weave for added torsional stiffness and symmetry for maximum edge hold. At the same time it protects the wooden core.

In terms of design, with a tone-on-tone white top and black bottom, the IWC Pilot's Top Gun Chronograph "Lake Tahoe" has a clear white ceramic case and jet black. Matches the dial perfectly. The letters "FACTION" and the logo are printed in white on the black base plate, and the "IWC" and "Lake Tahoe" logos are printed in luminescent paint on the white top layer. You can barely see it during the day, but when it gets dark, it glows green. This is the first time The Faction Collective has created a snowboard with a light-up design.

Thursday, 17 November 2022

Review IWC Pilot's Mark XVIII Top Gun Edition "SFTI"

IWC Pilot's Mark XVIII Top Gun Edition "SFTI" adopts the black zirconia ceramic material which is very popular recently to make the case, with a diameter of 41mm. Best luxury IWC Pilot clone watches online, buy replica watches at firstwatchclone.co.

The crown on the side of the watch is engraved with the IWC brand logo, and there are anti-slip pits around the crown, which is easy to grasp when adjusting. The badge of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School "TOP GUN" at 9 o'clock, this design also restores the military version that the graduates got, but the word NFWS of the general version is replaced with the word TOP GUN, but this does not affect it at all. its recognizability.

41 mm is considered a small size in the IWC pilot's watch, but although the size is not large, the content on the dial is indeed not reduced. In addition to the badge at 9 o'clock mentioned above, there is also a date display window at the three o'clock position on the dial. The date display window is the same size as the Arabic numeral time scale, which is very convenient and clear to read.

For pilot watches, it is very important to read clearly and quickly, so the black dial of this watch is matched with white enlarged Arabic numerals, which can be said to be very eye-catching and clear to read. In addition to black and white, the dial design is also embellished with red and blue colors to make the watch look more dynamic.

The watch adopts a dense bottom design, the back of the watch is made of titanium metal, and the iconic "TOP GUN" pattern is engraved on the back. The watch is equipped with a 35111 self-winding mechanical movement, which can provide a 42-hour power reserve and a water resistance of 60 meters. The watch is also equipped with an anti-magnetic soft iron inner case, which can effectively protect the movement from magnetic fields.

Thursday, 20 October 2022

Elegant Design - 2022 IWC Portofino Chronograph

The biggest surprise brought by IWC this year can be said to be the new Portofino series released in September. Most of the new products are women's watches, with day and night display, moon phase, diamonds, self-produced movement... It can be seen that IWC is really in Sophistication in women's watches. However, what attracted me the most was definitely the Portofino Chronograph 39. Best cheap watches online, discover our affordable replica IWC Portofino watches collection.

As the main dress series of IWC, it was born in 1984. The word Portofino originated from the famous tourist seaport town on the east of the Rigelian coast in northwestern Italy. At the beginning of the design of the watch, there is a little story. At that time, the watchmaker Kurt Klaus of IWC and Hanno Burtscher, the chief designer, decided to use the classic from the brand pocket watch in a cup of wine. The circular design, as the simple and elegant design tone of the new watch series, allows the watch to carry the casual Mediterranean life atmosphere, subtle temperament and elegant taste.

At present, Portofino has 34mm, 37mm, 39mm, 40mm, 42mm, 45mm size styles to choose from, of which 39mm and 42mm are chronograph styles. The 39mm was also newly launched last year, and it is more suitable for watch lovers with moderate or small wrist circumferences. The simple design of the dial makes it still elegant and delicate, which has made it a little warmer in the past two years. Of course, the 39mm version is also not. Not to replace the 42mm Porto chronograph, but just to enrich the chronograph product line, so that watch lovers can choose the one that suits them.

The new Portofino chronograph is made of stainless steel. The whole watch is polished. The thickness of the case is 13 mm, which is thin within the normal range of chronographs, but because the whole watch is particularly round, visually Look, it will be thicker. The entire watch is water resistant to 50 meters. Portofino's narrow bezel design is also a feature of this series, which makes the silver-white dial more open from the visual effect, not only the case details, but also the iconic willow-leaf hands and three-dimensional hour markers on the silver-white dial. All have been polished to add luxury and a more harmonious elegance.

Wednesday, 14 September 2022

IWC's First Bronze Watch

 Galapas Islands, also known as Colon Islands, the unique natural environment of the archipelago's diverse climate and volcanic landforms allows a variety of animals and plants to live here at the same time. The famous biologist Darwin took the HMS Berger in 1835. The investigation here prompted him to put forward the famous theory of biological evolution later. Since 2009, IWC has been actively supporting the Darwin Foundation's scientific research and conservation work on the archipelago. In order to pay tribute to Darwin's pioneering spirit and the famous scientific research ship, IWC drew inspiration from Darwin's Beagle. The bronze material, which was known for its corrosion resistance at the time, was used in portholes, ship accessories and nautical instruments to make the brand's first bronze watch https://www.aomwatches.is/.

Bronze is still very popular as a watch material. Because of its characteristics, it not only looks good in metal color, but also has a unique oxidation process. There is also a reason mentioned above. When there was no stainless steel, contact Seawater objects are basically made of corrosion-resistant bronze, and bronze is also very suitable for diving watches. Of course, bronze watches are only called this in a general sense. In fact, they are all copper alloys, and there are many kinds of them according to the proportion of different metals. For example, IWC uses aluminum bronze. The copper base contains aluminum and iron elements, which are high in hardness and high in hardness. Strong heat-resistant bronze, aluminum bronze is also highly biocompatible and also allows for use in the food industry.

The bronze case of the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Expedition Charles Darwin IW379503 was highly polished when it was first received, and its color was very close to that of a conventional gold case. This is the case for IWC bronze watches, which directly fills the luxury. The patina of the brand is also different. The aluminum bronze of IWC will only have a kind of black and old oxidation effect, which is very textured. You can restore it if you like it or not. The size of the whole watch is 44 mm and the thickness is 16.9 mm, which is much larger and heavier than conventional diving watches, and it is still very attractive for people to wear. The bulge on the side of the watch is not the helium escape valve, but the cover of the clutch system of the safety diving system.

The screw-in crown on the other side of the watch is protected by a bronze shoulder guard. The waterproof performance of the entire watch is 300 meters. The crown and the timing buttons on both sides are covered with rubber material, which is specially designed for slip resistance during operation. I also mentioned the SafeDive system, the logo design of the marine chronograph. It can be seen that the watch uses a rotating inner disk, but it is not like an EPSA case that rotates the inner ring through the button on the watch side, but you turn the outer ring, which is transmitted to the clutch gear set, which drives the inner ring to rotate. Two benefits, one is turning the outer ring, which is better for grip than turning buttons when wearing gloves, and the other is reducing exposure to sea water, sand, and hard objects that are critical to diving. IWC has also made an extra layer of safety settings. No matter how you twist the inner ring, it can only rotate counterclockwise and will not retreat. Even if you accidentally touch the bezel to advance, the diving time will only be less and less, and the oxygen content will be found immediately. Not enough, go up quickly without accidentally retreating, resulting in 6 minutes of diving, and a look at the watch instructs to dive for 2 minutes, to prevent this situation.

For diving watches, luminous is very important. The hands of the watch and the diving scale are coated with luminous paint. The above picture shows the luminous effect of the watch. The minute hand and the first 15 minutes of the bezel indicate a two-color effect, which is also to allow the wearer to better distinguish the diving time. A portrait of Darwin is engraved on the back of the watch. In terms of movement, it is equipped with an 89365 self-winding movement produced by IWC. The 89 series movement, which is quite familiar to watch friends, is the first self-produced chronograph movement series fully developed by IWC. The first generation 89360 was born in 2007. The biggest feature of this 89365 is that it abandons the 12-hour timing and supports the flyback timing function. This function can quickly develop segment timing, and the full chain can provide 68 hours of dynamic storage.

Friday, 12 August 2022

IWC Mark XX Watch IW328201 And IW328203

IWC launches the new Mark XX watch. The new watch is evolved from the Mark XVIII, with a diameter of 40 mm. It is equipped with a self-made movement. The specifications of the case and the design of the dial have been improved and upgraded. It is available in black (model: IW328201) and blue (model: IW328203). Best luxury clone watches online, buy replica IWC watches at firstwatchclone.co.

The watch is made of stainless steel, which is strong and corrosion-resistant. The brushed case features a polished bezel, a double-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal, a screw-down crown and a closed caseback engraved with an airplane pattern. Compared with the Mark XVIII, the case of the new watch has two main improvements: one is that the thickness has been reduced from 11 mm to 10.8 mm, but it is still equipped with a soft iron inner case that protects the movement from magnetic fields; the second is waterproof Performance increased from 60 meters to 100 meters.

The dial is available in matte black or sunburst blue with white markers for contrast and legibility. Compared with the Mark XVIII, the dial design of the new watch has undergone several adjustments. First, the date window is changed from white characters on a black background to black characters on a white background, and the relative position is shifted to the right. Second, the words "MARK XVIII" above the 6 o'clock position were changed to "MARK XX". Third, the "IWC" at 12 o'clock moves up, closer to the classic triangle mark. In addition, the Arabic numerals move closer to the center of the dial, which is more visually cohesive. At the same time, the hour markers at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock have also changed from "thick squares" to rectangles, and the hand finishing has changed from matte to rhodium-plated. Overall, although the size of the dial itself has not been adapted, it gives a new and subtle look and feel.

The watch is equipped with the IWC-manufactured 32111 automatic movement, which is assembled from 164 parts, contains 21 jewels, vibrates at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), can provide up to 120 hours of power reserve, and is decorated with Delicate Côtes de Genève and fish scales.

Friday, 22 July 2022

IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition “Chinese New Year” IW388107

The IWC Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition “Chinese New Year” IW388107 watch case is made of stainless steel and is decorated with two processes. The case body is brushed, while the edges and bezels are polished. Unique and layered texture. With a diameter of 41mm, this watch is the gold size for a modern men's watch, and most people can handle it. Best cheap watches online, discover our affordable replica IWC Pilot watches collection.

The dial design continues the classic cockpit instrument panel style of the pilot series, which is clear and clear when reading. Because the size of this watch is 41 mm, which is more compact than the conventional 43 mm, in order to achieve a harmonious layout, the overall proportions must be adjusted. At 6, 9, and 12 o’clock on the dial, there are a small second dial, a 12-hour cumulative chronograph, and a 30-minute cumulative chronograph. The date and week display window is placed at 3 o’clock. IWC's profound design skills. The hour markers and rhodium-plated hands at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock are coated with luminous display materials to ensure clear reading at night. There is a chronograph button and a screw-in crown on one side of the case, which is simple and convenient to operate, and the water resistance is increased to 100 meters.

Turning to the back of the watch, you can see that there are also Year of the Tiger design elements on the movement. The bottom of the watch is made through the back, through the sapphire bottom cover, you can see the IWC-made 69385 movement on the watch, which makes the oscillating weight a hollowed out tiger leaping pattern, which not only symbolizes the lunar year of the tiger, but also highlights the Personality Traits of a Tiger. In terms of performance, this movement can provide about 46 hours of power reserve when it is fully wound, and its performance in terms of accuracy and durability is very good.

Monday, 30 May 2022

IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Limited Edition Expedition Charles Darwin IW379503 Review

Bronze is still very popular as a watch material. Because of its characteristics, it not only looks good in metal color, but also has a unique oxidation process. There is also a reason mentioned above. When there was no stainless steel, contact Seawater objects are basically made of corrosion-resistant bronze, and bronze is also very suitable for diving watches. Of course, bronze watches are only called this in a general sense. In fact, they are all copper alloys, and there are many kinds of them according to the proportion of different metals. For example, IWC uses aluminum bronze. The copper base contains aluminum and iron elements, which are high in hardness and high in hardness. Strong heat-resistant bronze, aluminum bronze is also highly biocompatible and also allows for use in the food industry. Best cheap watches online, discover our affordable replica IWC watches collection.

The bronze case of the IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Limited Edition Expedition Charles Darwin IW379503 is highly polished when it is first obtained, and the color is very close to the conventional gold case. This is the case with IWC bronze watches, which directly fills the luxurious feeling. After oxidation, it is worn with other brands. It is also different. IWC's aluminum bronze will only have a kind of black and old oxidation effect, which is very textured. You can restore it if you like it or not. The size of the whole watch is 44 mm and the thickness is 16.9 mm, which is much larger and heavier than conventional diving watches, and it is still very attractive for people to wear. The bulge on the side of the watch is not the helium escape valve, but the cover of the clutch system of the safety diving system.

The screw-in crown on the other side of the watch is protected by a bronze shoulder guard. The waterproof performance of the entire watch is 300 meters. The crown and the chronograph buttons on both sides are covered with rubber material, which is specially designed for slip resistance during operation. On the black dial, the pointer hour markers also use bronze tones to echo the material of the case. There is a 60-minute chronograph at 12 o’clock, a small second at 6 o’clock, and a date display at 3 o’clock. For diving watches, luminous is very important. The hands of the watch and the diving scale are coated with luminous paint. The above picture shows the luminous effect of the watch. The minute hand and the first 15 minutes of the bezel indicate a two-color effect, which is also to allow the wearer to better distinguish the diving time.

89365 self-winding movement. The 89 series movement, which is quite familiar to watch friends, is the first fully developed self-produced chronograph movement series by IWC. The first generation 89360 was born in 2007. The biggest feature of this 89365 is that it abandons the 12-hour timing and supports the flyback timing function. This function can quickly carry out segment timing, and the full chain can provide 68 hours of dynamic storage.