Carrera timepieces were developed as a tribute to legendary motor racing stars. For any driver or just for men that enjoy driving fast Carrera chronographs are considered to be the standard of true quality and the accordance of the design and excellent working characteristics which are proposed by Tag Heuer.

This model is believed to be the sublime mixture of truly nice quality and amazing appearance. The president of Tag Heuer had been thinking for three days about who ought to be invited to represent the newest watch. Juan Pablo Montoya was chosen. He willingly presented the uncommon model to the customers that are interested in Tag Heuer watch.

Persons that are fond of driving should have heart that new series would be produced only in limited edition and comprise approximately 500 watches. The Carrera 360 is the newest of the famous Carrera collection which is associated with motor racing and oldest exact timing traditions.

There is a possibility to start or stop the special dial that is situated on the 12 o'clock position. This counter won't stop during a 100-minute reserve and it is really comfortable in case you have to note down the time. Start and stop actions should be performed by utilizing of special big button.

The common elements of the watch are dial and sub dials that are quite readable and understandable. The Calibre 360 model it is equipped with 2 sets of escapement mechanisms, giving it the extra capabilities to function at normal speed of 28,800 oscillations per hour and raising its speed up to 360.000 oscillations per hour in chronometer mode. You will hardly find a timepiece with such a fast movement, having twenty times higher speed if compared to other mechanical wristwatch movements. The incredible accuracy is obtained with the incredible functional abilities of the movement comprising of 230 parts, comprising a really small hairspring and escapement mechanism.

The model is created of premium quality components, such as 20-karat gold case and stylish yellow guilloche face with 20-karat rose gold hands and markings. That is adorned with an alligator strap and sapphire crystal face and back. The mechanisms's name is engraved at the back of the body, where you may also appreciate the attractive adornment of the Cotes de Geneve.

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Patek Philippe is one of the leaders in the world's most prestigious watch developers. The history of this company is really great. The brand has made a lot of outstanding discoveries in watch making. And this permanent search for excellence carries on up to the our days. The watchmaking thoughts offered by Patek Philippe are truly complicated. These ideas have been developed during years.

The Patek Philippe watches plant was founded in 1839 by Antoine Norbert de Patek and Francois Czapek.

However, the very pioneering activity began when A. Patek met a prominent French watchmaker Adrien Philippe. In 1932 two businessmen whose names were the Stern brothers decided to purchase the firm and that was the final change in firm's name. The Patel Philippe is believed to be a family business nowadays and every new generation tries to develop their experience.

Patek Philippe is also quite old because it is a completely independent business, while the innumerable majority of the leading watch companies are a part of greater financial groups (Richmond etc.). It is enough to mention that Patek Philippe establishes its proper will to the watch market. The price for Patek Philippe is really high but you should realize that it believed to be the greatest brand that proposes such production.

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