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I will introduce the details of the Patek Philippe 240 movement family today. Patek Philippe has been manufacturing self-winding movements since 1953. It has developed a number of high-performance movements, many of which have become the foundation of complex function movements, and have won the love of discerning watch lovers.
 In these watches with the Patek Philippe 240 movement, the mainspring is oscillated and wound, and the rotor is driven by the movement of the arm. Patek Philippe’s oscillating weight is made of 21K or 22K gold, and the high gravity of the precious metal optimizes kinetic energy efficiency.
Patek Philippe 240 ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Diameter: 27.5 mm
 Thickness: 2.53 mm
 Gems: 27
 Plywood: 6
 Number of parts: 161
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 HU automatic mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 24 time zone displays
 Diameter: 32 mm
 Thickness: 3.88 mm
 Power reserve: at least 48 hours
 Plywood: 8
 Number of parts: 239
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: up to 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
 Patent number: CH 693 191
Patek Philippe 240 LU CL C self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Hour and minute hands showing average solar time
 Sky map, moon phases and moon track
 Sirius and the Moon
 Analog date display
 Diameter: 38 mm
 Thickness: 6.81 mm
 Gems: 45
 Plywood: 12
 Number of parts: 315
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 38 hours-up to 48 hours
 Power reserve: up to 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 PS C self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Date display
 Small seconds dial
 Diameter: 30 mm
 Thickness: 3.43 mm
 Gems: 27
 Plywood: 8
 Number of parts: 191
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 38 hours-up to 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 PS IRM C LU self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Power reserve: at least 38 hours-up to 48 hours
 Small seconds dial
 Diameter: 31 mm
 Gems: 29
 Plywood: 11
 Number of parts: 265
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 Q ultra-thin self-winding mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Perpetual calendar: pointer day, date, month, leap year display, moon phase and day / night display
 Diameter: 27.5 mm
 Thickness: 3.88 mm
 Gems: 27
 Plywood: 8
 Number of parts: 275
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 38 hours-up to 48 hours
 Quality Mark: Patek Philippe Seal
 Patent number: CH 595 653
Patek Philippe 240 SQU ultra-thin self-winding skeleton mechanical movement

Technical Parameters:
 22K Gold Eccentric Mini Rotor
 Hand-carved skeleton movement
 Diameter: 27.5 mm
 Thickness: 2.53 mm
 Gems: 27
 Plywood: 6
 Number of parts: 159
 Balance wheel: Gyromax®
 Swings per hour: 21,600 (3 Hz)
 Power reserve: at least 48 hours
 Patent number: CH 595 653
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For Athenian watches, exploration is not a means to obtain results, but a way of life, and the FREAK series of fantasy is exactly the most bold series of Athenian watches so far. At this year’s Geneva watch fair, Athens Watch introduced the FREAKX watch in rose gold (model: 2305-270 / 02).

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   The round case decorated with curves has been newly designed, and its diameter has been reduced from 45 mm to 43 mm, making it more compact. The rose gold material adds a touch of luxury to the styling.

   Equipped with a crown for the first time, it can be adjusted for time and easier to operate. This is also the biggest difference from FREAKVISION and FREAKOUT.

   The brand-made new flying Carrousel bar-shaped movement rotates around its own axis, no dial, no hands-the central bridge is used to indicate the minute hand, and a gear in the movement can be used to indicate the hour. The movement is still a flying Carrousel bar movement, which rotates 1 revolution per hour to show the time. In addition, the hour markers and Itabashi are decorated with Super-LumiNova luminous coating, which makes the overall effect clearer.

   Equipped with the UN-230 automatic movement, this movement is equipped with an ultra-light and large-sized silicon balance, nickel weights and self-adjusting micro-flakes, which can provide up to 72 hours of power reserve. Through the case back sapphire crystal, the subtle movement of the movement can be seen at a glance.

   Comes with a crocodile leather strap with safety stitching. It is reported that this watch costs 240,000 yuan.

For more information about the 2019 Geneva watch fair, please pay attention to the watch house live feature:

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One brand that I have to mention when it comes to waterproof and luminous functions is Panerai, which can also serve you in rainstorm diving at all times. Panerai’s watch products are mainly divided into two major series, Radiomir and Luminor. Both names are based on lighting technology. As early as the early 1950s, Panerai launched the Panerai Luminor model, which complemented the shortcomings of Radiomir Panerai. In terms of water resistance, Panerai uses a special lever device that allows the winding faucet to be close to the case, which can greatly reduce water vapor penetration into the watch. The shell has been registered as a patented trademark; the fluorescent function is also replaced by thorium to provide radium paint. Once Panerai watches have been exclusively owned by the Italian Navy, but now you can too. Panerai Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Composite is now listed on the official website of Panerai, three patents are proud of, the first one is the British patent GB191512270 corresponding to Radiomir luminous technology. Radiomir is one of Panerai’s most famous watches designed for underwater military operations. This year Panerai launched a new Radiomir 1940 watch. The size follows the classic 47 mm diameter, while also incorporating other elements from historical models; the refined, minimalist dial uses a sandwich sandwich structure, composed of two metal sheets, coated with a layer of Super-LumiNova. The upper sheet is hollowed out to form corresponding numbers and signs, which makes the dial have excellent reading performance and bright luminous effect.
The case of the Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Composite – 44 mm watch and the bridge guard protecting the winding crown are made of brown Panerai Composite® and equipped with a Panerai P.9000 automatic winding machine core. Re-present the brand’s unique performance and style. Luminor Marina 1950 3 Days Automatic Composite-44 mm, PAM00386, Panerai Composite case in brown Panerai, 44 mm in diameter, hours, minutes, small seconds, date, smoky grey translucent sapphire crystal, waterproof 300 m, engraved Leather strap with PANERAI logo and large Panerai Composite® buckle. Includes a stainless steel screwdriver and a spare strap. The material first used by Panerai for high-end watches is an artificial ceramic produced by the electrochemical process of aluminum ceramic. Its characteristics are lighter than ceramics, but harder and more durable than steel. The surface effect is like frosting, which is extremely different in appearance.

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In celebration of the 2012 Ryder Cup, Omega has created the Aqua Terra ‘Captain’s Choice’ watch. At that time, Davis Love III, Captain of the Ryder Cup and Captain America Omega ambassador, will wear this special edition watch. Love has an outstanding record and has won 20 PGA tournaments, including the 1997 PGA Championship; he also played 6 times in the Ryder Cup, helping the US team win in the 1993 and 1999 Ryder Cup events. According to the cooperation agreement with the Professional Golf Association (PGA), Omega will be the first time designated for the Ryder Cup in September 2012. The Ryder Cup is one of the most popular and highly competitive golf tournaments in the world. The European team and the American team will play a peak match every two years, and the game will alternate between the US and Europe. There is no bonus in the Ryder Cup, and the world’s top golfers fight for honor. The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra ‘Captain’s Choice’ watch features a 41.50 mm frosted and polished stainless steel case with a polished bezel. Through the sapphire back of the screw-in frosted case, the perfect movement of the watch movement is clearly visible.
    The ‘Captain’s Choice’ watch is equipped with Omega’s unique 8500 coaxial movement and is equipped with a Si 14 silicon spring. The combination of coaxial technology and silicon hairspring brings outstanding performance and reliable performance to the watch, so this model enjoys a warranty of up to 4 years.
    The silver dial is decorated with Aqua Terra’s signature “Teak Concept” vertical texture, 11 matte and polished 18K white gold hour markers dot the dial, and the calendar window is at 3 o’clock. The distinctive arched blue-steel hands are coated with a white luminous coating, making it easy to read the time in any light. The central second hand has a yellow tip. The ‘OMEGA’ logo and the words ‘CO-AXIAL CHRONOMETER’ on the dial are the same as the minute track scale. The ‘Seamaster’, ‘150m / 500ft’ and the minute track digital mark are blue. The different color combinations contrast with the silver dial, which is inspired by the Ryder Cup logo. In 2012, Davis Love III will lead the US team to the Ryder Cup.
    This model uses a stainless steel bracelet with Omega’s patented chain needle system, with frosted links and polished chain needles.
    The Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra ‘Captain’s Choice’ watch is water-resistant to 150 meters.

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Swiss avant-garde watch brand Tag Heuer is the brand’s second-generation smart watch-Connected Modular smart watch (45mm)-launched the special dial of the Major League Soccer (MLS). The brand will provide dials for all 22 football clubs. Fans can choose their favorite team and use the Connected Modular smart watch (45mm) to customize their personalized experience. TAG Heuer interviews the top players in each club and asks them how they feel for the team, city and fans, and uses the answer as a creative inspiration for the dial. Major League Soccer smart watch faces are available on the App Store starting August 2.

   On Tuesday, August 1, 2017, TAG Heuer announced a partnership with Tim Howard and launched the Smart Dial of the Major League Soccer. On Wednesday, August 2nd, top players from the Major League Soccer 22 football clubs formed the All-Star team to face the 2017 Champions League and La Liga champions Real Madrid at the Chicago Military Stadium. This is also the 22nd All-Star event since the establishment of the Major League Soccer.

   In 2016, Tag Heuer reached a long-term, landmark partnership with the American Football Association, serving as its official timekeeper, cementing the brand’s position as one of the leading football sponsors in the United States. Today, Tag Heuer has become the official watch and official timekeeper of the Major League Soccer and professional referee organizations. TAG Heuer has become a ‘ ‘Beauty Movement’ is a leading sponsor worldwide.

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Recently, the awarding ceremony of the second ‘Student in France Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Award’ hosted by the Scholars Club in France was held in Beijing. Mr. Matthias Fekl, the State Secretary of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development responsible for foreign trade, tourism and overseas French affairs, attended the scene and presented the ‘Student in France Entrepreneurship Award’ to the winner, Chen Xi, and Together with Ms. Virginie Martignac, Cartier’s Director of Marketing and Communications in China, she presented a special award to Liu Ye, the best female player, encouraging her to further challenge the ‘Cartier Spiritual Women Entrepreneur Award’, which brings together the wisdom of women around the world.
   The French Embassy in China launched the Club of Alumni Study in France in October 2008, which aims to maintain the friendship between France and thousands of ‘returnees from France.’ In order to encourage members of the Alumni Club of France to start their own businesses, the French Embassy in China launched the “Academic Scholarship of Alumni of France” in 2013, which aims to select members from the “Alumni of France Club” who is the contact network of Chinese people returning to France. The best entrepreneurial projects, so that entrepreneurs get funding and material support at the start. A total of 5 teams have been selected for the final this year. In the end, Mr. Chen Xi’s entrepreneurial project, PLM system based on the integrated circuit industry, won the crown; and Ms. Liu Yi led the traditional Chinese craftsmanship to regain the glory of the folk art development project, which won a female special prize. At the same time, Ms. Chen Chunhong, the winner of the ‘Cartier Lingshuang Female Entrepreneur Award’, representing the Asia-Pacific region in 2011, was also fortunate to serve as the jury for the Scholarship for Entrepreneurship in France.

French State Secretary Mr. Matthias Fekl (right) and Ms. Virginie Martignac (left), Cartier’s China Marketing and Communications Director (left) jointly presented to Liu Yi (middle), an entrepreneur who studies in France. Women’s Special Award

   The Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards was founded in 2006 by Cartier in collaboration with the World Women’s Forum, INSEAD International Business School, and McKinsey & Company Female entrepreneurs who make outstanding contributions to the sustainable development of community economy, society and ecology. Each year, this award selects and honors six outstanding and innovative business plans led by women worldwide, and recognizes them in order to fulfill women’s entrepreneurial dreams and help them grow long-term.
   Ms. Chen Chunhong, founder of Yiyuan (Shanghai) Energy Conservation and Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd., won the Cartier Lingsi Surging Female Entrepreneur Award on behalf of the Asia-Pacific region in 2011. Her ‘Water Cup’ project relies on the concept of green environmental protection and social benefits. The positive impact of the company not only won the favor of international judges, but also gained market recognition after recent years of development. This time, Chen Chunhong, as a judge, provided valuable advice to students studying in France who also have entrepreneurial dreams.
   In 2015, the ‘Cartier Lingshui Female Entrepreneur Award’ has been promoted to the finals by Chinese and Taiwanese women. The final winners will be announced in October during the ‘World Women’s Forum’ in Deauville, France.

The 2015 Scholarship for Entrepreneurship Study Abroad in France all shortlisted the team of athletes and the judges. The judges included the 2011 Cartier Lingsi Surge Female Entrepreneur Award 2011 Ms. Chen Chunhong (second from left in the second row)

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The moon phase display of the new GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE occupies a prominent position on the main dial, which can accurately run for 122.6 years. The patented coating of the moon phase disc brings a lifelike shape to this astronomical complex, striking. The moon is a fascinating celestial body. Since ancient times, the moon has taught countless astronomers. It affects tidal effects, climate stability, and the laws of life of many organisms and plants. Because of this, many watch enthusiasts have a crush on the moon phase display. Since the return of Lange’s reputation, the Saxony brand has launched no less than twelve watches with moon phase display. However, the moon phase design of the new GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE is the most eye-catching ever. This astronomical display has a large space on the main dial and is connected to the hour wheel, so it can closely follow the actual trajectory of the moon, and constantly move like the moon. The increase is very subtle and difficult to detect with the naked eye.

   In addition, the moon phase display reproduces the time between two new moons with an accuracy rate of 99.9978 percent. The average length of the new moon is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes and 3 seconds. For simplicity, typical moon phase displays mostly reduce this period to 29.5 days, causing a deviation of 44 minutes and 3 seconds for each lunar month, and within a short period of two and a half years, an entire day of error will form. Fortunately, the seven-gear transmission of GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE has more accurate calculation capabilities, which makes the deviation of each cycle less than one minute. If the settings are correct and the watch is always running, the moon phase display will only need to be adjusted for one day after 122.6 years. Assuming that the watch has not been wound for a long time, the wearer can also adjust the display at any time by pressing the buttons on the outside of the case (between 7 and 8 o’clock). Lange’s product R & D personnel are committed to making a solid gold moon phase disk coating, which fully reflects the brand’s spirit of perfection. When depicting the night sky, image truth is the primary goal. After in-depth research and development, the brand finally obtained patented coating technology, showing brilliant colors.
   And clear texture details to achieve the highest aesthetic standards. The interference effect caused by the overlapping of light waves cancels out all the non-blue spectrum of incident sunlight, and presents a clear blue scene in front of the viewer. Then, the watchmaker will use laser to cut out more than 300 stars of various sizes and sharp lines to form a miniature galaxy world.
   GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE combines the eccentric dial, large calendar display and the perfect movement made by the watch factory, to capture the characteristics of Lange’s most famous watch series. A power reserve of up to 72 hours is propelled by a mainspring alone, making the movement less than 4.7 mm thick. The delicate case is available in rose gold, yellow gold and platinum, with a diameter of 41.0 mm. The Lange-made L095.3 caliber combines all traditional functions, including classic screw balances, balance springs independently developed by Lange, 3/4 plywood made of untreated German silver, and hand-crafted The movement components allow global connoisseurs to appreciate the watchmaking technology and precision technology of Saxony while taking a closer look at Lange watches.
GRAND LANGE 1 MOON PHASE
Movement The Lange watch factory manufactures its own L095.3-type movement, which is manually wound. It meets the strictest quality standards of Lange and is carefully modified and assembled by hand. The five-direction precision adjustment is performed. Manufacturing; hand-carved balance wheel plywood
Movement components 446
Sapphire Bearing 45
Screwed gold sleeve 7
Escapement system lever escapement system
Oscillation system Shockproof screw balance; watch factory-made top-level balance spring, 21,600 vibrations per hour, equipped with lateral fine adjustment screw and precision gooseneck type fine adjustment system
Power reserve: 72 hours on full chain
Functions: hour and minute display, small seconds with stop-seconds device; power reserve display; large calendar display; moon phase display
Operating components Crown for winding and setting time; button for quick correction of large calendar display, concave button for correction of moon phase display
Case dimensions 41.0 mm in diameter; 9.5 mm thick
Movement size diameter 34.1 mm; thickness 4.7 mm
Crystal and case back Sapphire crystal (hardness 9)
Model 139.021 139.032 139.025
Case Gold Rose Gold Platinum
Dial Solid silver, champagne Solid silver, silver white Solid silver, silver gray
Hands gold rose gold rhodium-plated gold
Strap Hand-stitched crocodile leather strap, medium brown Hand-stitched crocodile leather strap, red-brown Hand-stitched crocodile leather strap, black
Buckle Lange pin buckle Lange pin buckle in rose gold Lange pin buckle in platinum

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