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The watchmakers Saint-Honore A very Parisian luxury brand

If he has a jewel that men are happy, it’s the watch. Some even devote their admiration, up to collect more. The watch manufacturer Saint-Honoré, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, is part of the luxury homes that are more than a dream. Discovery of secular that mark.
A mixture Franco-Swiss Founded in 1885 by Victorian Frésard, Saint-Honoré is a watchmaker who made himself a place in the luxury market in a very short time. Offering watches on line French and Swiss made, it was not until 1985 that the company becomes Frésard Saint-Honore. And for history, it was not until 2004 that the brand has set up shop … Rue St. Honore.
A name that speaks volumes His name makes you think of the famous street of the French capital? It’s good to this mecca of fashion and jewelry that the brand takes its name! This also marks the style Saint-Honore, French and refined. As proof, the names of its models borrowed from places that make the charm of Paris: Orsay, Haussmann, Monceau …
Luxury, quality and innovation Those words sum up the spirit of the house Saint-Honore ! The luxury watch manufacturer offering contemporary models for men today in the purest Swiss watchmaking tradition. Despite a rather old existence, only its creation date is dust, not his models: high technology (chronograph disc), modern design, offering something for men in search of perfection!
The must-line “Whirlwind 1885″ In 2005, the house brand to the world of watchmaking with the publication of a new collection of luxury haute couture: the Tourbillon 1885. A model lighthouse now devote the mark among the elite watchmaking.
Watches more sports Always looking for innovation, the brand constantly renewing its models, especially during sporting events like auto races, with the Orsay Black Racing including Paul Belmondo is the muse, or boat races. Downright macho, last Coloseo , Black Racing, with carbon dial and brown leather strap with white stitching special “sport” …
An exclusive collection for the 125th anniversary On the occasion of its 125th anniversary, Saint-Honore Charlelie Couture joined to create the watch The Line. But the factory has also reviewed and visited two bestsellers. Limited edition, the Orsay and the Monceau parent of a chocolate brown dial and a brown leather strap so “crocodile” (see previous page), a delight for the eyes but perhaps less for the wallet …

Luxury watches: the best of the season

It’s expensive. It’s very expensive. But it’s so beautiful. The watchmakers compete to create the finest watches and more complex as each other. Overview of models that have marked the winter of 2009-2010.
Place to dream! Chopard, Alpina, Eterna watch … All these houses offer more than just watches. Their creations are usually real gems. And suddenly, their prices are exceptional items and fantasy for most men. Croesus is not just anyone! Croesus , precisely, is also the name of a brand that specializes in the resale of used luxury watches. Funny coincidence. And besides, not sure that’s enough to make accessible the timepiece of the great watchmakers-jewelers. Beautiful tributes This early 2010 and will remain marked by beautiful tributes. For its 275th anniversary, for example Blancpain Villeret relaunched its collection, with shows Moon Phase Semi-Soap. In Perrelet, it is downright three watches that were created in homage to the creator of the brand, Louis-Frédéric Perrelet. Between boldness and classicism Finally, some manufacturers are constantly reinventing themselves and upgrade their collections. This is particularly true of Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 with its shaped “cushion.” Others, in contrast, are content to put their model to contemporary tastes, like Porsche Design Flat Six P’6310 with. Certainly there is a sense of deja vu, but when it’s beautiful, we never tire of it eventually …

Luxury watches “cheap” of Croesus And for once, this is not spam

Rolex, Jaeger-LeCoultre Glashütte … For many men, these luxury watches remain inaccessible. With Croesus, the dream is at hand … Or almost. The principle of Croesus is simple: to offer watches of famous brands used.
Replica Watches. Get a Rolex … messages that many of you have probably already seen and reviewed … In general, it is in the spam folder of your inbox. However, the offer is tempting. Who would not be a splendid show a large wrist watch? Only problem: in “real life”, these precision jewelry and watches at a price. Often more than 30 000 … A sum that few men can afford to pay … Especially for a “simple” watch. In Lyon, on the internet … and now Paris It is from this observation that Christian Odin, watchmaker jeweler, had the idea to launch Cresus in 1993. An innovative concept and simple: to offer large manufactures watches second hand. Cresus quickly finds its audience in the first store located in Lyon. Today, more than 20,000 hits have already been exchanged, both in their shop on the website of the brand. This success is undeniable that led Christian Odin opened his first boutique in Paris, two steps from the famous Place Vendome, in September 2009.
If Croesus is today a thriving business, she obviously has its concept itself, but also seriously which have demonstrated Christian Odin and his team. A key word: traceability For precisely at a time when luxury watches are mainly present in the spam from your mailbox, the question of the origin of watches sold by Cresus worth asking. A question that quickly finds his answer: each watch is purchased by Croesus from individuals, collectors and European merchants established. The key word is indeed traceability. Considerable savings And given confidence, potential buyers can then make beautiful economies with Croesus. The company proposes luxury watch today, but also unique patterns from 1930 to 1950 at prices downright interesting. Cresus provides savings of up to 40% compared to the price of nine. A quick ride on the company’s Web site confirms this. Master Perpetual Calendar Watch 8 days Jaeger-LeCoultre , published in 200 copies, is proposed to 35 000. New, its price is 51,300 euros. For the less fortunate, it is still possible to find models from 290 euros. A much larger sum available for proving that style to the end of the wrist, there is no need to be rich as Croesus … Well almost!