Review of the Rolex GMT Master II_367

Review of the Rolex GMT Master II

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The Rolex GMT Master II is a great looking and very functional high-end Swiss timepiece. It's a beautiful watch which is sophisticated in both appearance and operation, yet it somehow manages to present itself as understated and modest. The Rolex GMT Master II has a long and interesting history, and is certainly one of the most popular Rolex Professional models.

The big feature of the Rolex GMT Master II is the additional 24-hour hand which tracks hours against the bi-directional rotating bezel in "military time" as opposed to standard 12-hour time. It was originally created for Pan Am pilots back in the early days of transatlantic flights. Pan Am pilots used GMT time, so they wanted a watch that would allow them to monitor both GMT and local time simultaneously. The watch's movement became more sophisticated over the years, and now allows the standard hour hand and the date to be set independently of the other hands which makes moving from one time zone to the next very smooth and simple.

Features of the Rolex GMT Master II include:

Automatic movement (caliber 3185) with about a 50-hour power reserve. 24-hour hand (more on the GMT feature below). Water-resistant to 100 meters, or about 330 feet. Screw-down crown (the Rolex GMT Master II has the Twinlock crown as opposed to the Triplock crown of the diver sport models). Bi-direction rotating bezel. By rotating the bezel in either direction, you can quickly and easily track a third time zone without having to reset the hour hand. Date "cyclops" to magnify the otherwise tiny date window. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. White gold hands and hour markers. Sold stainless steel case and bracelet (the bracelet uses actual screws to fasten the links together rather than friction pins). Luminescent hands and hour markers. Flip-lock clasp.

The GMT feature of the Rolex GMT Master II is typically used in one of two ways. The first way is the technique the Pan Am pilots used, which is to keep track of both GMT and local time simultaneously. The second technique, which is more commonly used by travelers as opposed to pilots, is to set the 24-hour hand and the 12 hour hand to the same hour while in your "home" time zone, then to adjust the hour hand and date either ahead as you travel east, or back as you travel west. The movement in the GMT Master II is very unique in that it allows you adjust the hour and date backwards just as easily as forwards.

Although the GMT Master II isn't difficult to use, it does require some explanation. First of all, the crown has four separate positions. The zero position is all the way in and screwed down. To get to the first position, simply unscrew the crown and let it pop out away from the threads. You can't set the watch while the crown is in the first position, but you can wind it manually (about 30 partial rotations away from you, or clockwise, will sufficiently wind the spring). You typically then want to move the crown out to the third and last position which allows you to set the minute hand and the 24-hour hand. At this point,breitling fakes, don't worry about the date and the hour hand. Once the minute hand and the 24-hour hand are in position, push the crown all the way back in to get the watch started again (don't screw the crown down just yet), then pull the crown back out to the second position,watches replica, or one in from the last. This is where you set the hour hand and the date. Turn the crown in either direction until the date and the hour hand are accurate (make sure to monitor whether you are post or ante meridiem), then you're done. Push the crown all the way back in, and screw it down. When you travel, unscrew the crown, pull it out to the second position, and move the hour hand either forward or backward depending on which direction you are traveling in. Keep the hour hand and the date synchronized with local time, and use the 24-hour hand to monitor the time back home.

There are a few important features of the Rolex GMT Master II's movement which you need to understand in order to fully appreciate this watch:

When you set the hour hand and the date, you can turn the crown in either direction, allowing you to set the watch forward and backward. Most watches are designed to only run in one direction and can be damaged by setting them backwards. While setting the hour and date, the watch keeps running which allows you to adjust to new time zones without losing time on your watch. When setting the second hand and the 24-hour hand, however, the watch does stop which allows you set it right down to the second. Very nice. When setting the hour hand and the date, the date changes at precisely midnight rather than gradually changing over the course of hours.

I actually prefer the GMT movement over traditional movements due to its ease of use (once you understand it) and flexibility, even when I don't need to track multiple time zones.

When I first got my GMT Master II, I found that it was running about 7 seconds fast per day. Automatic watches will never be as accurate as quartz watches, but seven seconds per day is a little extreme for me. I sent the watch to Rolex (through an authorized dealer) to have it adjusted, and when it came back, it was running at exactly one second fast per day. A year later, still just one second fast per day. Even when it was running seven seconds fast per day, although I wasn't impressed with its accuracy, I was impressed with its consistency, and now that it's been adjusted, I'm very impressed with both. Rolex makes their own movements (most watch manufacturers purchase them from another company) which means the inside of a Rolex is as well crafted as the outside.

The only complaint I have about the Rolex GMT Master II is the clasp. The watch overall has an amazingly solid feel that exudes quality and craftsmanship — until you get to the clasp. The first thing I don't like is how Rolex tries to make it invisible by stamping a pattern into it that makes it blend in with the bracelet. Clasps are an important part of a watch, and in my opinion, should be emphasized and celebrated, not hidden. And the second thing I don't like is the fact that it's too thin and cheap looking. Admittedly I haven't had any problems with it, and the Oysterlock bracelet is generally very well respected, but I maintain that the clasp looks cheap and a little silly. If I've come to realize anything about watches over the years, however, it's that you will never find a single watch that you love every last thing about and has every last feature you want, so in the overall scheme of things, I can overlook the clasp issue — as long as it stays fastened.

Overall, I love the GMT Master II. It fits my wrist perfectly,watches repplicas, it's beautiful without being overdone, and it's very functional. The solid stainless steel feels like satin in your hands, and the movement feels tight (in a good way) and precise as you adjust the hands. The bezel is easy to rotate but firm, the sapphire crystal is perfectly polished, and I love everything about the bracelet except the clasp. If you're looking for a very handsome, very high quality, low-key watch to accompany you on trips across time zones, the GMT Master II will not disappoint.

The Rolex GMT Master II is available with a black or brown (ugh!) dial, and with three different bezel styles: all back, red and black, and the classic blue and red (also knows as the Pepsi bezel). The Rolex GMT Master II currently sells for $4,525 and is almost never discounted. As always, if you decide to go Rolex shopping, make sure you are buying from an authorized dealer or a reputable personal seller. Don't expect discounts on stainless steel sports models, make sure all the paperwork is in order, and if the price looks too good to be true, it is.

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Thanks to emerging technology, the digital watch is seeing a resurgence of popularity. So what does it take to stand out among the giants like Timex and Casio? Phosphor Watches has been making E Ink based watches for some time,rolex 8570f price, and they recently released the World Time. The World Time features a curved E Ink display that is form-fitted to your wrist. The extreme contrast of the e-ink paired with the ability to track any timezone makes for a potent package for the digital connoisseur.

Here are the specs:

Curved E-Ink display. 35×9.3mm thick (5mm at edge). Twin timezone display. 5 user-selectable display modes. 50m WR. MSRP of $150-$195.

The main draw factor of the Phosphor World Time is its Electronic Paper Display, manufactured by E Ink. It’s a low-power, high contrast screen that quite literally looks like printed paper. I found this display to be excellent,wholesale italian leather handbags, viewable at almost any angle and still very usable in low light. The screen is the same technology as the one used in the Amazon Kindle.

As a watch, the World Time works out well, its curved case and simple one button interface is a good example of clean design and form meeting function. The button is actually a rocker switch of sorts that can be pressed on either side. The left side can be held down to change the contrast set of the screen (either black on white or reverse white text on black). The right side of the button cycles through the different display modes that show the time as small, large, world time, time plus world time, and time plus calendar (see the included video). The review model provided by Phosphor came fitted to a black polyurethane strap that is flexible and comfy as well as stylish.

Seiko has been flirting with E-Ink technology for a while (and will have something to announce very soon), but the Phosphor is available now and for a very reasonable price. Phosphor is selling the World Time direct from their website for $150 on a rubber strap, $165 on a leather strap, and $195 on a stainless steel bracelet.

We really like Phosphor watches, and this one does not disappoint. It’s well made, stylish, tech-savvy and easy to use.

We would like to thank Phosphor Watches for providing a review sample.

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Victorinox Chrono Classic XLS MT Review

The truly special thing about watches is that there is a watch for every wrist and each individual has slightly different tastes, needs, and expectations when it comes to what they expect to get from their watch. Some buyers,u.s. handbag factories, myself included, prefer to wear a dive watch regardless of the fact that it will likely never see more than twenty feet of water. Others prefer something more elegant and simple, a jewel of engineering to strap to their person and appreciate its craftsmanship, value and and lineage. In the past, many buyers who wanted features like alarms, lapping chronographs, world time, or countdown timers would need to relegate themselves to a digital multifunction that generally crams its multitude of features into a dizzying array of buttons. Luckily, manufactures like Tissot, Breitling and even Victorinox have come to the rescue by offering more intuitive user interfaces and less complicated styling. We previewed the Victorinox Chrono Classic XLS MT back in 2008 and even three years later we were thrilled when Victorinox said they would send us one to play with.

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The XLS MT attempts to be a jack of all trades in semi-formal attire. A multifunction that does away with slide rules, tachymeter bezels, and complicated displays. Instead, the XLS MT is a seemingly simple two hander that has dual lcd screens and has managed to integrate all of its features into a single crown based interface. Theoretically, none of the features on the XLS MT should be any harder to manipulate than setting the time and date on a regular 3-hander.

The most instantly noticeable design element of the XLS MT is its slightly recessed reverse lcd screens. The top display indicates what feature you are using and the lower display shows the reading for each respective feature. Switching between features is as easy as spinning the crown. With one quick twist you can cycle between date number, seconds, digital time (synced with the analog hands), countdown timer, dual timezone, chronograph, and alarm. The interface is exceedingly simple. Any of the features can be activated, cancelled or reset by pushing the crown in and if the feature is programmable (such as the duration of the countdown timer) the crown simply has to be pulled out one click and then turned in either direction to raise or lower the value (please see the included video). The XLS MT also have the option to disable the displays and for all intents and purposes the XLS MT is now in camouflage mode, blending in with all the other watches that only tell time.

The displays are crisp when interacting with direct light but due to their reverse style (gold/white text on a black background) you need a fair amount of light to read the displays. Viewing cannot be done with the ambient light from a television and it is a struggle to read the display via the light of a cellphone screen. The XLS has an excellent flat sapphire crystal which is coasted to reduce reflections and often disappears from view altogether. The dial on the XLS MT is very legible and is fitted with inlaid arabic numerals. The outer circle carries a matt finish like bright aluminum and the middle bridge between the two displays is an matte white almost like thick paper.

The case is large and rather flat,rolexwatch, the visual size is not limited to the 45.5 mm width but is most dramatic in the 55 mm lug to lug measurement (end of one lug to the end of the one it faces on the the side of the case). The finish is excellent with smooth brushing and semi polished accents on the lugs that add a welcome touch of sophistication. The case and bracelet are nicely finished in what Victorinox calls “black ice pvd” but would more commonly be understood as gunmetal. The large size of the case was somewhat exaggerated as I could not achieve a close fit from the bracelet which features a butterfly clasp and no micro-adjustments. The bracelet has full and half links and due to the somewhat loose fit I came across an issue with the back of my hand hitting the crown and messing with the features. For example,wholesale handbags manufacturers, if I were running the chronograph and went to reach for something with my left hand, the back of my hand hit the crown and paused the chronograph, rendering it quite ineffective. This is remedied by wearing the XLS MT a little higher up my wrist but could have been fixed if the XLS MT was fitted to a fold over deployment clasp with micro adjustments or if you have a differently sized wrist than mine.

In the past we the compared this model with the Breitling Aerospace and I will admit that they are very similar watches. They feature similar movements and the same screen position but share little else as far as design. The XLS MT is a much more modestly priced timepiece from a well trusted sports watch manufacturer. Personally, I do not care for the Breitling rider tabs but I would also like to see the XLS MT in either stainless steel or black PVD. There is not a lot of competition in this range and the XLS MT offers its many features in a user friendly and rather elegant package. The Chrono Classic XLS MT carries a list of $1195 which places it in competition with a small group including the higher end Tissot T-Touch Expert and some of the Citizen Attesa and Promaster models. I think the decision comes down to styling, the T-Touch is a bit more sporty and the Citizens are very busy and visually complicated. The Victorinox XLS MT gives you a great feature set wrapped in a more reserved aesthetic and accessible via a more streamlined and user-friendly interface which should make it an easier watch to wear while actually using all the features you paid for.

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Review of the Multi-band Casio Pathfinder PAW1200_370

Review of the Multi-band Casio Pathfinder PAW1200

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I’ve been waiting for this watch for a while now, so it’s a real pleasure to finally have the opportunity to review it. The Casio Pathfinder PAW1200 is what I’ve referred to several times as the ultimate Pathfinder, perhaps the ultimate Casio, and certainly one of the most advanced digital timepieces in the world.

What makes the Casio Pathfinder PAW1200 series special is the fact that it brings so many features together into one watch. I’ll get into plenty of detail on each individual feature shortly, but most notably, the PAW1200 series is the first to bring together the triple-sensor functionality of the Pathfinder line (compass, barometer, and thermometer), atomic time calibration, and solar power. I have several solar-powered watches, several atomic watches, and a few triple-sensor watches by various manufacturers, but the PAW1200 is the only watch that I know of with all of these features. And as if that isn’t enough, the PAW1200 series is what Casio calls a multi-band atomic watch, which means it will calibrated with almost every atomic clock in the world (details below).

Ok, now for a feature breakdown:

Multi-band atomic timekeeping. The PAW1200 series will pick up time calibration signals transmitted from Mainflingen (Germany), Rugby (England), Fort Collins (Colorado), Fukushima (Japan), and Fukuoka (also Japan). The radius of the time signals are large enough that all of North America, Japan, and Eastern Europe are well covered. The watch knows the frequency to listen on (and what time zone you’re in) by your selected home city. It will attempt to calibrate up to six times each day starting a midnight, and again every hour until it succeeds. I have had the PAW1200 for about two weeks now,Submariner replica, and it has successfully calibrated on my wrist every night on its first attempt from my home in San Francisco. You can also force the watch to calibrate with a manual receive function, however I’ve found that it rarely receives a strong enough signal during the day to calibrate successfully. You can check the last signal reception results in receive mode which will indicate the date and exact time of the last successful calibration. Casio watches are accurate to about ± 15 seconds per month without atomic calibration, so with calibration, your watch should never be more than a fraction of a second off. Solar powered. The batteries in the PAW1200 series are recharged by a solar cell just below the crystal around the parameter of the watch. Fully charged, and with the power-saving function enabled, the battery will power the watch for about five months with no light. Although all the Casio manuals I’ve seen for solar watches are full of warnings about keeping your watch exposed to light and not letting it hide under your sleeve too long, all the solar watches I have seem to gather light very efficiently, and are almost always fully charge. The PAW1200 is no exception despite all its additional functionality. Digital compass. The PAW1200 series has a built-in digital compass which will indicate magnetic north (or geographic north, if you adjust the calibration for your magnetic declination), the direction the 12 o’clock position of the watch is facing, and the angle between the 12 o’clock position and magnetic north measured in degrees. The bearing is displayed graphically using six blue lines on a separate LCD floating above the watch’s primary LCD. All measurements continue to be updated for 20 seconds after the first measurement is displayed at which point the last measurement remains visible. Barometer. The PAW1200 series can measure the barometric pressure, and display it in both hectoPascals (millibars) and inches of mercury for us yanks. The range is between 260 hPa and 1100 hPa (7.65 inHg to 32.45 inHg). While in barometer mode, the PAW1200 series also displays a barometric pressure graph which charts the pressure over the last 30 hours (measurements are taken at the top of each even-numbered hour). Positive slopes (going up from left to right) generally indicate improving weather while negative slopes (going down from left to right) generally indicate deteriorating weather. While in barometric mode, the secondary LCD is used as a pressure differential pointer which indicates the relative difference between the current barometric reading, and the previous reading. Thermometer. The barometric pressure and the temperature are displayed together on the PAW1200 series. While in barometer mode, the temperature is displayed below the barometric pressure, and can be configured to use either Celsius or Fahrenheit. The range is -10° C to 60° C, or 14° F to 140° F. Altimeter. There are two ways in which PAW1200 series can measure your altitude. First, it can use the watch’s barometric reading to estimate your altitude based on preprogrammed values stored in the watch. The other technique is to allow you to specify a reference altitude. For instance, if you want to measure the height of a hill, you can set the reference altitude to 0 at the bottom, climb the hill, then take another reading at the top to tell you how high the hill is. Setting a reference altitude is generally a more accurate way to measure your altitude because it automatically takes current barometric conditions into consideration which can easily throw the first method off. In other words, with the second method, the watch is measuring the change in barometric pressure rather than trying to map a given barometric pressure to a preprogrammed altitude. The range of the watch’s altimeter is -700 to 10,000 meters, or -2,300 to 32,800 feet (both meters and feet are supported). While in altimeter mode, the watch will measure your altitude every 5 seconds for the first three minutes, then every two minutes after that. Like barometer mode, the altimeter also has an altitude differential pointer which graphically indicates the difference between the current altitude, and the last altitude measurement taken. Altitude data storage. Not only does the PAW1200 series measure your altitude, but it will also let you save records of your ascents and descents. The watch stores three types of altitude records: periodic records (up to 40), a current session record, and a historical record. The breadth of altitude recording capabilities is too great to get into in detail here,replica rolex watch for sale, but believe me when I say that they are extensive. In addition to 40 periodic records, the watch also records the month, day, and time of the session, your high altitude, low altitude, total ascent, total descent, and your relative altitude change. (Note that the operation guide dedicates three full pages of very small print to this watch’s altimeter function.) Keep in mind that because an airplane’s cabin is pressurized, a barometric altimeter can’t tell your altitude while flying (unless you’re in a bi-plane). Altitude alarm. We’re not done with altitude yet. The PAW1200 series doesn’t just measure your altitude and allow you to record your altitude in three different ways, but it also allows you to set an altitude alarm which, when the watch is in altitude mode, will sound during both an ascent and a descent when the specified altitude is reached. World time. No digital watch is complete without a world time function — especially a watch that can pick up time signals all over the world. The PAW1200 series has the standard Casio world time functionality, which means it’s pretty good. It allows you to choose from 30 cities by name (actually abbreviation), and lets you toggle between daylight saving and standard time with a single button. Stopwatch. Pretty standard stopwatch. The resolution is 1/100th of a second, the maximum time is 9 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds, and it supports one split time (for two finishes). Countdown timer. Another digital watch feature I insist on is the countdown timer. Countdown timers are great for cooking frozen pizzas, counting down to the end of eBay auctions, and measuring your kids’ timeouts. The countdown timers on the PAW1200 maxes out at 60 minutes, and has an auto-repeat function which will automatically restart the timer up to 10 times. The countdown timer also has a progress beeper which, when activated, will cause the watch to beep at various intervals as time expires in order to provide a little extra drama. Five daily alarms. The alarms on the PAW1200 series are pretty straightforward. There are five of them, and an hourly time signal. If I could add one feature to this watch, it would probably be at least one programmable alarm, which is an alarm that allows you to set the date in addition to the time. It’s usually easier for me to set an alarm on my watch than pull out my phone and set a future event on my calendar. Casios don’t typically have programmable alarms (they are more common in Suuntos and Tissots), but as Casio starts to run out of new features to add to their watches, maybe they’ll get around to it. The PAW1200 also does not have the snooze alarm (which continues to sound every five minutes until explicitly deactivated) that several other Casios have these days which is ok with me since whenever I try to use one, I just find it too annoying and end up deactivating it for good. Electro-luminescent lighting. The PAW1200 series has a nice and bright illumination function which is pretty standard on digital watches these days. It also has another feature which I’ve come to love on Casios: the Auto Light Switch. To activate the Auto Light Switch, hold down the illumination button for three seconds (until the watch beeps), then whenever you tilt the watch face toward you at a 40° angle or greater, the watch will automatically illuminate. And it’s even smart enough to only do it when the ambient light level is low enough that you actually need it. Brilliant (no pun intended). It’s especially useful on the PAW1200 line since the illumination button is smaller than on most G-Shock models in order to make room for an additional button (the PAW1200 series needs no fewer than six buttons to manage all its features). You can even toggle the illumination duration between 1.5 and 2.5 seconds. Water-resistant to 10 ATM, 100 meters, or about 330 feet.

The PAW1200 series consists of three different models: the black PAW1200-1V, the green PAW1200-3V, and the silver and titanium PAW1200T-7V. MSRP is $300, $300, and $380, respectively. I test drove the green model which I didn’t think I’d like the color of, however it has really grown on me, and I think has actually become my favorite of the three.

The Casio Pathfinder PAW100-3V has definitely become a favorite among my many Casios. I love all the features, naturally, but there’s more to love about this watch than just what it can do for you. Although it’s not exactly a subtle timepiece, I think Casio did an excellent job on the design. It sits very comfortably on my wrist, and does not feel nearly as large as it is. All the buttons are well placed, big,rolex daytona replica, easily accessible, and provide just the right amount of feedback. The sensors in the watch, which are located on the top left-hand side of the case, are inconspicuous, and reasonably well contained. The contour of the watch works both for my skinny wrist, and on some larger wrists I strapped it to for ergonomic testing. The resin strap is thick and sturdy, but soft and malleable, and it uses this new double pin system which I love the look of (two pins are used in the buckle rather than one). And finally, I just can’t believe that Casio actually squeezed all this functionality into a single watch, all powered by the sun.

The entire PAW1200 line will be available later this month from Casio’s site, and from select retailers like JC Penney.

Additional resources:

The Casio Pathfinder PAW1200 picture gallery. Review of the Casio Pathfinder PAW1300-3V The PAW1200 series on Casio’s site. Review of the Casio G-Shock 400J. Review of the Tissot T-Touch triple-sensor watch.

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Review of the Phosphor World Time E Ink Watch_68

Review of the Phosphor World Time E Ink Watch

Thanks to emerging technology, the digital watch is seeing a resurgence of popularity. So what does it take to stand out among the giants like Timex and Casio? Phosphor Watches has been making E Ink based watches for some time, and they recently released the World Time. The World Time features a curved E Ink display that is form-fitted to your wrist. The extreme contrast of the e-ink paired with the ability to track any timezone makes for a potent package for the digital connoisseur.

Here are the specs:

Curved E-Ink display. 35×9.3mm thick (5mm at edge). Twin timezone display. 5 user-selectable display modes. 50m WR. MSRP of $150-$195.

The main draw factor of the Phosphor World Time is its Electronic Paper Display, manufactured by E Ink. It’s a low-power,watch replica, high contrast screen that quite literally looks like printed paper. I found this display to be excellent, viewable at almost any angle and still very usable in low light. The screen is the same technology as the one used in the Amazon Kindle.

As a watch, the World Time works out well, its curved case and simple one button interface is a good example of clean design and form meeting function. The button is actually a rocker switch of sorts that can be pressed on either side. The left side can be held down to change the contrast set of the screen (either black on white or reverse white text on black). The right side of the button cycles through the different display modes that show the time as small, large, world time, time plus world time, and time plus calendar (see the included video). The review model provided by Phosphor came fitted to a black polyurethane strap that is flexible and comfy as well as stylish.

Seiko has been flirting with E-Ink technology for a while (and will have something to announce very soon), but the Phosphor is available now and for a very reasonable price. Phosphor is selling the World Time direct from their website for $150 on a rubber strap,discount replica rolex watch, $165 on a leather strap, and $195 on a stainless steel bracelet.

We really like Phosphor watches, and this one does not disappoint. It’s well made, stylish,rolex 8570f price, tech-savvy and easy to use.

We would like to thank Phosphor Watches for providing a review sample.

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In Spring Summer 2009 Louis Vuitton has released several beach carryalls in easy breezy minilin canvas. These bags have won countless LV fanfares’ favor ever since its debut and we have been looking forward its new bags eagerly. Naturally when this Eligie Handbag comes out I thought the mininlin canvas has come back. However,leather handbags on sale, it comes back with another name Monogram Idylle. Is it kind of nickname?

Not to mention its name thing. This LV Eligie bag is as chic and feminine as it always it. The bag surely would serve as a chic everyday tote or a stylish travel bag. Comes out in romantic Monogram Idylle canvas,rolexwatch, this glamorous Eligie bag is impeccable in detail and its multi-carry options. Size at 15.3" x 14.5" x 7.9",wholesale high quality leather custom handbags, this bag is able to pack up all your daily necessities. Besides the main compartment, the bag has A4-sized interior with two patch pockets for convenience. The gold metallic turn lock engraved with LV signature and calfskin leather trimmings add more glamour to the classic LV canvas bag pattern. The bag features zipped closure and D-ring for attaching keys and pouches. This bag exists in three colors, sepia, encre and fusain. Which one do you prefer? I prefer a high quality Replica LV Bag at a low price.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Miss Vara Denise Python Hobo

Exotic bags are always a hot topic of discussion, both around here and on our Forum. Some people love them, some people hate them, and others sit in the middle,wholesale handbags online, fretting about their ethical implications without being able to completely convince themselves to dislike the bags. I was a member of the last group for a long time, but I finally came to a decision about it a while back: as long as the bag uses the skin to its fullest effect,handbags manufacturer, I have no quarrel with it. And I certainly have no quarrel with the Salvatore Ferragamo Miss Vara Denise Python Hobo.

With this hobo, Ferragamo has really taken the natural texture and pattern of python and made it the focal point of a gorgeous bag. The large, centralized pleats work perfectly with the scales’ variation in size and shape, and it’s obvious that great care was taken to make sure that both the natural and man-made design elements worked together symbiotically. Even the color is working for me – I’m not one to slather unnecessary praise on brown or tan bags,Submariner replica, but caramel was the perfect choice for this hobo. Buy through Luisa Via Roma for $3360.

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Project Runway “I already apologized, I can’t give her a kidney.”

And so, it was over. In a storm of 90s prints, shadows and maybe-Nazi inspiration, the final three collections walked at Bryant Park and a winner of Project Runway‘s seventh season was chosen. Now that it has all come to pass, have we learned anything? Are we better for having watched it? Why did Jay have to be such a raging jerkface in the reunion, therefore canceling out any goodwill toward him which I might have built up over the season?

The finale answered one big question and launched a thousand more, most notably whether or not this show is still worth watching. My answer: sort of. But before we talk about that,online watches, we have to discuss how this whole thing went down and the collections (or lines? Princess Michael Kors says that’s an important distinction) that constituted the grand finale.

This finale, unlike almost every one that has come before it, included no surprise 11th hour challenges or extra looks to make – everyone showed up, put their clothes on their models, and got judged. The producers tried to make us believe that it was an issue when several of Mila’s and one of Emilio’s models didn’t show, but as soon as Tim Gunn made it clear that there were alternates ready and waiting, the bloom was off of that rose.

One by one, the excited designers came out to explain their inspiration and thank their families. Seth Aaron was first, and I very nearly missed it when he said that he was inspired by 1940s German military. For a second, I was like, ok, yeah, military. Uniforms. Tailoring. Right. But then I realized…wait, Nazis. That was the 1940s. That’s a little weird.

I’ve read some reactions that found his inspiration offensive, and I can understand why people might. Dictatorial regimes tend to include a lot of useless pomp and circumstance, however, and that often begets the need for extremely sharp (albeit somewhat unnecessary) dress uniforms – I found it hard not to stare at the costumes when I first saw Inglourious Basterds. Plus, much of the Nazi wardrobe was supplied by Hugo Boss, so there is a somewhat interesting sartorial element. I fully believe that good art can come from extremely dark places, and Seth Aaron mostly seems like an overgrown kid that wouldn’t even consider that the German military was, like, totally heinous,replica rolex watch dealer, brah.

And his clothes? They were easily my favorite of the three presentations. His designs had McQueen-esque flourishes here and there, particularly reminiscent of his houndstooth-heavy work, and the graphic patterns and bold shapes were indeed a little military-reminiscent. As was to be expected, his jackets were tailored perfectly and it looked like an ultra-glam Hot Topic collection from time to time, as Mila somewhat accurately noticed. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

You certainly got a sense, however, that the clothes told a story that reverberated to the back of the house. His was the showiest of the shows, and it was also so rich in pattern and structure (and, somewhat surprisingly, in bright color) that Nina deemed it “very editorial.” Watch out, designers – when Nina decides that she could put a collection in that ladymag that she works for, it’s got a good shot of winning.

Next was Mila, whose collection looked exactly how’d you expect: black. Then some grey. And how about some white? Just for a twist, let’s add some dark purple on a couple of the looks. But not too much – Mila wouldn’t want to give anyone the impression that she intends to embrace color at any time in the future. Her collection was cohesive and capably tailored, and I actually liked it more than I expected to. I prefer my runways to be conceptual rather than commercial, and I found Mila’s collection interesting to look at. Color me surprised.

Speaking of conceptual rather than commercial (or the other way around, actually), Emilio rounded out the top three. He called his collection “Color Me Bad,” which was kind of hilariously awful, as was his “signature” pattern. Signature fabric is one thing for a handbag or wallet, but a dress? Count me out. I didn’t hate his collection – in fact, I want his blue coat – but as Princess Michael Kors so aptly noticed, it’s not a collection, it’s a line. With the exception of the gorgeous gold gown at the end, those weren’t runway clothes that Nina could put in her precious little magazine. I was disappointed that Emilio went so commercial because I think that he’s a good designer, if a bit of a jerk.

The judging went exactly how you would expect it from those descriptions: Mila was too expected, Emilio was too commercial, Seth Aaron was just right, save for the weird purple torture device that he called a final look. And he was victorious! They didn’t even take off points for his weird haircut! His kids and wife ran out and he said that he was so happy that they were proud of him and it was adorable. I wanted to join in the group hug and perhaps slip Seth Aaron the card of the girl that does my hair.

Before we knew what hit us, it was time for the reunion. We didn’t get one last season so I was pleased that we had one this time, but then I became significantly less pleased when I realized that all of the models were there. I still don’t care about the models and Lifetime can’t make me!

In stark contrast to reunions of the Real Housewives variety, Nina Garcia and Tim Gunn spent most of the reunion trying to make the designers be nice to each other. They prompted a lot of apologies about various buffer-interview snark, including Anthony’s declaration that Mila is some kind of 50-year-old harpy, which sounded surprisingly apt when the remark was recounted. Because Anthony is wonderful, however, he managed to both apologize and make another joke in the process, thereby providing yours truly with a title for this post. Anthony is the reality tv gift that keeps on giving.

I wasn’t aware of most of the model drama because I try to avoid the terrible model show, but I was aware that Ceri had talked some relatively pathetic smack about Jay’s aesthetic in the past. I don’t know why the models feel qualified to comment on the clothes, since last time I checked their job didn’t require them to be knowledgeable about fashion or trends, but she did and it aired and we all knew about it.

When that incident was brought up, instead of taking the high road, Jay managed to look like a smug little a-hole and make a really uncreative, mean-spirited comment about Ceri’s teeth and legs. Not that either of those things had anything to do with the issue at hand – some men are just gross misogynists, and their first line of defense against a woman is to call her ugly in some way. He looked so disgustingly proud of himself after he said it that it only magnified how shocked everyone else was,rolex wrist watch, and Tim Gunn made him apologize like everyone’s favorite gay uncle.

That unpleasant incident was at the end of the episode and left a bad taste in my mouth about the whole thing. I enjoyed this season more than the last, but besides Anthony, there weren’t many interesting characters to keep the narrative arc of the show going. I’ll probably keep watching the series, but I’m not sure if it’s worth it to continue recapping – do you guys want more Project Runway recaps when the new season debuts?

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This Gucci satchel may be named after 1973, but it’s just as chic today

It takes a lot for me to like a suede bag, but Gucci has gone and done just that. I’m already on the record as being a fan of their “1973″ line for fall, but I was a little bit dubious of the Gucci 1973 Medium Satchel until I saw the red suede version.

Because of the tactile nature of suede, colors usually end up looking muted when the finished product arrives. I like my colors vibrant, which contributes to my usual distaste for the material. In this case,u.s. handbag factories, though,watch store online, the orange-y hue comes through loud and clear, taking advantage of suede’s texture without sacrificing vibrancy.

The shape of the bag is simple and not over-complicated, but the throwback logo and use of suede give it a distinctly vintage feel,watches norway, as does the satchel shape. What has impressed me most about Gucci’s fall offerings is that they’re so restrained – this is a bag made for sophisticated grown women, which is exactly what it should be for the price. Buy through Bergdorf Goodman for $1750.

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Personalize your Louis Vuitton with Mon Monogram

    

Louis Vuitton continues to expand their online store and have announced the introduction of the Louis Vuitton Mon Monogram service. The service will allow you to customize your Louis Vuitton bag,japenese genuine leather purses, ending up with over 200 million possible combinations on your bag of choice. The selection of bags include the iconic Speedy, historic Keepall travel bag, or the Pegase 55 wheeled cabin case.

Once you choose your item you can pick up to three initials and vertical or diagonal stripes. There are 17 color options to choose from. Once you have entered your selection the site will simulate the design for you to see what the finished product will look like.

Another brand known for customizing items like this is Goyard. Having a design house allow you to customize a signature bag from their line will ensure that your bag will stand out compared to others. I love the idea of personalizing a travel bag like the Keepall and Pegase. While I would not check a Louis Vuitton bag under a plane, I would certainly carry it on or take it in the car for weekend trips.

Pietro Beccari,replica rolex watch dealer, Louis Vuitton Senior Vice-President comments:

“We are delighted to announce the launch of Mon Monogram on www.louisvuitton.com. For more than 150 years,u boat watches, this company has united tradition and innovation, and there is no better example than this initiative, which brings one of Louis Vuitton’s historic services �C personalization �C into the digital era. It is another great reason to explore www.louisvuitton.com.”

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Fashion Week Must Have Bag Be&D Genesis

Fashion Week in New York is coming to a close and one of my favorite aspects of it is to see who is going to which show and wearing what. The Fashion Week bag of choice for Olivia Palermo,fashion handbags outlet, Mena Suvari,buy a watch, and Bryan Boy has been the Be&D Genesis from the Summer 2010 line.

Not only do we love the bag, but we love the varied trio spotted carrying it. Olivia Palermo sports a croc-embossed cream version while mixing up her wardrobe with prints. Then we have the sassy Mena Suvari who opts for a leopard Genesis which looks electric next to her bronzed outfit. And how can we neglect Fashion Week superstar Bryan Boy? Bryan Boy has been a friend and fan of PurseBlog for quite sometime and we are fans back. He has a knack for fashion and putting together outfits that can never be described as boring. He kept his bag plain black while letting his outfit do the talking.

Other celebs are loving the Be&D Genesis as well, including Jessica Stam, Eva Longoria, and Margherita Missoni.

We will be bringing you a post dedicated to the Be&D Genesis bag soon, so you can learn about each option available. If we keep it classic, simple,handbags manufacturer, and go with black like Bryan Boy we will be getting lamb washed leather which is extremely supple. Price for the black version is $1095. Check back to ShopBop and Bloomingdale’s for this bag!

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