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Maurice Lacroix Pontos Black Dial Men's Watch PT7558-SS001-330

That clock is really cool. It gets energy by the sun, so that's really good cuz it's not expensive. Love that watch! It's really very beautiful and a good accessiory for any Harry Potter fan!

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Review by Suzy Vanderbylia, From USA Doral / Florida

Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Cinq Aiguilles Silver Dial Men's Watch MP6507-SS002-111

I'm 6'5, huge hands and wrist. The Maurice Lacroix Masterpiece Cinq Aiguilles Silver Dial Men's MP6507-SS002-111 watch is much to big for me. Overall quality looks great, band is first class. Wish it were smaller

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Review by Rocco r, From Viet Nam Hcm

Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Date Midsize Silver Dial Brown Leather Yellow Gold Ladies Automatic Watch LC6016-YS101-130

fast ship, nice Maurice Lacroix watch!

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Review by Cindi K, From United States Plantation Fl

We often tend to forget that the great watchmaking revolution of the early 20th century was the ability to wear a watch on the wrist. And while watchmakers did the groundwork that enabled the movement to gravitate from pocket to wrist, one should not understate the importance of an accessory that was essential to the viability of this change: the wristband - whether strap or bracelet.
Without it, nothing would be possible. While the concept behind it appears obvious, it nevertheless deserves our full attention. In addition, over the years, it has taken on a completely different dimension by shifting from a simple "show-off element" to the true "guest star" of our favourite objects!

In fact, aside from a few notable exceptions that we will discuss a little later, watch manufacturers have never really paid serious attention to the wristbands fitted to their creations. In most cases, anything other than black or brown simply hasn't been an option. A little patent leather on dressy models (how perfectly horrible!), occasional variations in gold or blue tones, but rarely anything really exciting. Not to mention a total lack of originality in the realm of metal bracelets, which are about as boring as they could possibly be.

And yet, if there were an ever an element of the watch in which creativity can play a leading role, it's the wristband. It is above all generally the only feature to which a user can give a personal touch! The influence of this accessory on the entire piece is truly amazing, since a change in colour or material can make the watch take on a whole different dimension.

A few years ago, Cartier had already understood that by equipping its Roadster with an innovative wristband-change system, enabling smooth transitions from steel to leather or canvas. More recently, IWC equipped its Ingenieur and Aquatimer models with a similar device. Their only problem is that these attachment systems are very specific and prevent any possibility of opting for products other than those offered by the brand. Only a handful of brilliantly creative names in the business such as the Atelier du Bracelet Parisien (ABP) are capable of making straps that work with these fastening systems.

IWC has also made a noteworthy attempt to combine watchmaking with leather workmanship through a partnership between the brand from Schaffhausen and Italian shoemaker, Santoni, well-known for its delightful patina effects. But once again, these associations remain few and far between.
They do however open the door to other options, leading fans of fine craftsmanship to take the initiative when it comes to strap changes.

There are several options out there that can give a helping hand. In the realm of "classic" leather, there are firstly the great tailor-made leather specialists such as ABP or Camille Fournet. There are also dozens of artisans who offer interesting creations online. For them, creativity knows no bounds. Leathers, colours, size, holes - anything can be customised. Simply delightful.

Amid this veritable avalanche of possibilities, I nevertheless wanted to present three straps that vividly illustrate watch owners' desire to take control of this accessory. All are oldtimers and have been modernised with various degrees of success. But they simply cannot be ignored.

The NATO
Minimalist, military and slim are the three words that perhaps best sum up this strap born of an English spec list in the 70s. At the time, the expectations of the MoD (Ministry of Defence) were clear: the aim was to equip watches with a simple, robust and inexpensive strap. The NATO was born and met the following requirements: slim (1.2mm), long (to be worn over any gear), made from a single piece, 20 mm between the case lugs and fitted with a fixed buckle.

It did not take long for this military accessory to emerge from the depths of anonymity. Indeed, from 1964 onwards, the famous James Bond wore his Rolex Submariner Big Crown on a black, khaki and maroon nylon strap.
If you have been paying close attention, you will by now be wondering: "How could James Bond be wearing a NATO strap in 1964 when it was only invented in 1973?" The answer is quite simple: the elegant spy wasn't wearing a real NATO, but a nylon diving strap. The difference? The diving strap is a simple fabric band, whereas the NATO has a fabric band that goes between the lugs and is secured by a second band that goes under the watch.

So everyone still talks about the "Bond" NATO, although it never existed. Isn't that funny? However, one thing is for sure, the marriage between Rolex and NATO has proved a lasting one. Today, according to certain statistics, the Submariner is the watch that uses the most NATO straps.

Their advantages are the fact that they are indeed inexpensive and can be used in a hundred different ways, enabling countless modifications of the watch's appearance in step with changing moods and outfits. Today, NATO straps (and their single-band Zulu or US Army variations) are everywhere - to the point that they have given watch brands some ideas.
Two examples deserve a mention: the first belongs to Omega, which has just launched its Speedmaster Limited Edition 2014 on a magnificent NATO, one of the most beautiful on the market. And the brand from Bienne is not stopping there, because it now offers a series of straps that are perfectly in sync with its historic models that include both the Speedmaster as well as the new edition of the Seamaster 300.

The second is from Maurice Lacroix, which last November offered a Limited Edition of its Pontos Diver to support the Movember movement. This model is equipped with an incredibly beautiful NATO brown leather strap displaying the logo of the association that is fighting prostate cancer.

The NATO is thus going upmarket and is now available in the most precious leathers, bringing this basic accessory into the world of luxury! Your turn to give it a try!

The Bund
The NATO is the star of military straps, while the Bund remains more "discreet" in terms of prevalence and yet it is visually anything but!
This is about a leather strap that makes it possible to mount the case on a round or oval leather support or base serving to insulate it from the wrist itself. It looks like a cuff wrap but is in fact really useful, including in military situations. Pilots wore this type of strap during the second world war when cockpits were neither pressurised nor air-conditioned. At high altitude, the steel of the cases froze and ran the risk of sticking to the skin. In intense heat, it might become hot and cause burns.

Even though this type of strap already existed in 1915, its name comes from the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) and often refers to a particular model: the one that equipped the famous Heuer Bund chronograph made for German aviation around 1970.
This bracelet also had its day thanks to an actor: Paul Newman. The latter had the habit of putting his "Newman" Rolex Daytona on a so-called 'fatstrap' equipped with a US nameplate, which was none other than a variation of the Bund.

These days, this type of model remains far rarer and has ber connotations than a NATO. It makes the watch bulkier and takes a lot of space on the wrist. It undoubtedly does not suit everyone, although it works perfectly well with smaller-diameter watches. Recently, Tudor launched its Heritage Ranger and offers it on a gold leather Bund strap.
See if you dare!

Mesh
No leather this time, but steel.
The mesh is also known as the Milanese mesh or woven steel bracelet. It appeared in the 1960s, and was considered a "luxury" bracelet. It was quite expensive, due to its design featuring small links that made it the most flexible steel bracelet ever made. Its style was bly associated with the Sixties and Seventies - and in fact contributed to its fall from grace.

With the change in era and fashion, the mesh bracelet vanished almost entirely from the radar screen! Too old, too stylised, too… ugly. In addition, given its construction, it could not be snugly fitted and therefore left a gap between case and bracelet that was anything but appealing!
But as often happens, opinions change.

Today, the mesh bracelet "is back", encouraged by the fashion for all things vintage. Some watches go with the Milanese mesh bracelet better than others. Forget the mesh for a Rolex or Panerai, but consider one for an Omega.
It was indeed partly Omega that revived the contemporary mesh bracelet by launching its new Ploprof a few years ago. IWC also dared to go with this option in its new Portofino, as too have Breitling with the Superocean and Zenith with the Pilot El Primero.
But to prove that the mesh bracelet is really back and will be a star in 2015, just look at Apple.
The future Apple Watch will be offered in a geeky magnetic metal mesh version of its ancestor!
See for yourself!

Since 2005, men and women with a sparkle in their eye and an open heart accept that "their" Fine Watchmaking brand should provide forceful and creative support for scientific and medical research on neuromuscular diseases in general and Duchenne muscular dystrophy in particular. The concept is to create a truly exceptional and indeed one-off piece. A combination of talents, the quest for excellence, innovation and healthy emulation between watch manufacturers, combined with impressive organisation and communication work, make ONLY WATCH an event that attracts worldwide media coverage and makes it an extraordinary showcase for watchmaking skills.
As of September 6th 2013, the travelling exhibition of these timepieces will make stop-overs in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, New York and Geneva, followed by the presentation at the Monaco Yacht Show (September 25th to 28th). The charity auction, led by Antiquorum, will take place on 11 am (GMT +1) on Saturday September 28th, in the Belle Epoque room of the Hermitage Hotel, Monaco.
On behalf of the 250,000 children, teenagers and young adults who suffer from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, I sincerely thank all those who contribute, each in their own way, to the success of ONLY WATCH and who contribute to keeping alive the hope for therapeutic solutions in what we all hope will be the near future.

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WORLDTEMPUS - 11 August 2010

Founded and directed by Efim Khankin, Universal Watch Repair in Birmingham, Michigan, is a true family affair. Efim's wife Luda heads up the financial department, while sons Boris and Leonid are each in charge of important aspects of the company: Boris primarily heads the technical service department, while Leonid has the Herculean task of being the driving force behind the Ernst Benz Swiss watch brand that the Khankins acquired in 2005. "Ernst Benz is not like a job for me," Leonid says with a great big smile. "It's like a dream come true."

From its beginnings with six customers in the 1970s, Universal Watch Repair now proudly counts more than 3,000 accounts for the restoration and repair of timekeeping treasures, not including the twenty-two manufacturers for which it is the official U.S. service center such as Graham, Arnold & Son, Perrelet and Maurice Lacroix. These statistics speak for themselves: the Khankin family clearly understands giving good service. Universal Watch Repair's workshop can truly repair any mechanical or quartz pocket or wristwatch, whether modern or vintage. If a part needs replacing, it will be found—or one of the sixteen experienced watchmakers at home in the sunny Birmingham workshop will make it.

In late 2009, Universal Watch Repair moved into luxurious purpose-built premises comprising 5,000 square feet in Birmingham, an affluent suburb just about as old Detroit itself. It now shares its space with the first North American Ernst Benz boutique and proudly displays every Ernst Benz model currently available—a watch and a brand that has become a phenomenon not only in Detroit, or even the U.S. Inauguration of the space took place on August 2 with approximately 150 guests including professional baseball player and Detroit Tiger Brennan Boesch, mayor of Birmingham Rackeline Hoff, and international watch journalist (and Worldtempus editor) Elizabeth Doerr, who signed copies of the recently released Twelve Faces of Time for guests.

Universal Watch Repair's sixteen watchmakers sit at standard watchmaking benches located right next to large glass windows providing natural light to the busy workshop. The watchmakers are of various nationalities, including American. Most of them have been trained either at well-known watchmaking schools or at Metro Detroit's own Warren Consolidated School's horology program, the only high-school watchmaking program in North America and one of only ten watchmaking schools in the U.S.