Replica Chopard Watches

Swiss Chopard luxury watch and jewelry maker has just taken a substantial order from highly controversial Libyan 'supreme leader' Muammar Gaddafi. The move was politically interesting, because Gaddafi was very ticked at the Swiss because his son Hannibal Gaddafi was arrested in Geneva for something like crimes against humanity, or having the name "Hannibal." Gaddafi actually ordered a complete import embargo on all Swiss goods due to the arrest. Interestingly enough he made an exception for the large order from Chopard. So what did he get? The order was for 250 limited edition watches valued at around 8 million Swiss Francs. They should each have the likeness of Mr. Gaddafi on them in some form and were ordered to celebrate his 40th anniversary of being in office there. Gaddafi, if evidenced by his love of "intense" sunglasses, will likely enjoy the blingy reminders of his "victories" over the competition for that long. It is a tricky move for Chopard to accept an order from someone with such a spotty record on human rights and so forth. The company is known to be majorly hurting due to the weak economy, especially as it is pointed to the luxury industry. The move was likely due to the large amount of the order. You know what they say, desperate times call for despot orders. Via Business Montres (in French)Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

Chopard is a name with resonance in the world of watch manufacturing and the fact that the brand is still alive and kicking only proves that it takes its job seriously as an Haute Horlogerie manufacturer; otherwise the brand wouldn't have survived so many years on the market and it wouldn't have been so appreciated by so many watch enthusiasts worldwide. Founded in 1860, the Chopard brand has kept its promise to respect all those traditional values of excellence, quality and technical expertise which can be found at the base of each timepiece created. The creative process of designing a new timepiece always starts from the idea that a design should be original and chic, a technical movement should be innovative and progressive, and that the whole concept should result in the end in a functional and reliable timepiece. Dedicated to the well-known racing competition from Brescia to Rome and back, the new Mille Miglia Chrono Limited Edition 2009 watch presented by Chopard recreates the look of the Chopard timepieces introduced in 1990's and belonging to the Mille Miglia Collection. Indeed a successful collection, the Mille Miglia's pattern still offers a source of inspiration for the designers of Chopard, that are always seeking to improve or to adjust that look to the modern man's expectations. The main peculiar feature of this collection is the rubber strap imitating the pattern of a racing car's tire, which in time has become a distinctive signature of the Chopard brand. The new Mille Miglia Chrono Limited Edition 2009 watch will be distributed in 2009 pieces, to add a sense of occasion to the launch of this amazing collection characterized by appealing and clean design, extreme accuracy and innovative technical movement. The designers have tried to recreate that ***, unadorned style, a fashion specific to the past generations who were able to appreciate beauty even without flashy detailing or opulent designs. The case of the new Chopard Mille Miglia Chrono Limited Edition 2009 watch measures 42 mm in diameter and it's crafted from stainless steel. The bezel of the watch is black, creating a contrasting theme which implies elegance and discreetness. The disciplined design of the dial catches the attention and is appreciated for its absolute legibility. The dial is equipped with 3 sub-dials, two of which display the functions of a 12 hour and 30 minutes counter, located at the 9 o'clock position and respectively, at the 6 o'clock position. Apart from the traditional functions of hour, minute and second, the watch is also equipped with a date window and a tachymeter scale surrounding the bezel. The movement of this Chopard Mille Miglia Chrono Limited Edition 2009 watch is mechanical self-winding chronograph, which generates 42 hours of power reserve and a 50 meters water resistance. Available on a black rubber strap, which enhances the sporty, yet elegant design, the new Chopard Mille Miglia Chrono Limited Edition 2009 watch is the perfect companion for those who love speed and competition, for the most adventurous of us.Chopard has managed once again to come up with a reliable timepiece presented in the most attractive and smart design.