The Hublot Chukker Bang comes presented on a black rubber and beige leather strap and will be a limited editon of 500 pieces. Think something is missing? Also available is a version with a diamond-set grille.
he Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is, of course the most famous Polo watch. Eighty years old, its design is both elegant and enduring. Originally created to protect the watch dial during sporting pursuits such as polo, its flip-over watchcase has become a cult classic.
The Chukker Bang although made to perform the same task, is the antithesis of the JLC – the reverse of the Reverso. Partly obscuring a watch dial with a grille, even if that watch is a Big Bang shouldn’t work, but strangely enough it does.
Hublot’s Big Bang was never a watch designed to be hidden beneath a cuff and this one makes quite an impact.
The piece is designed within the 44mm Big Bang case, this one is constructed from titanium as is the grille so although it may look hefty it will be easy on the wrist.
The matt black dial features lume coated indices and hands, with contrasting red chronograph and minute counter hands.
The bezel is black ceramic with six instantly recognisable Hublot screws made from titanium. On the side the pushers are steel/rubber and the solid caseback is decorated with “Chukker Bang” engraving. For a complete transformation the grille can be removed revealing a rather tasty if more reserved watch, the Big Bang always looks its very best when clad in black.
2012年4月12日星期四
Hublot big bang F1 King Power Suzuka watch
The Hublot F1 King Power Suzuka comes presented on a Nomex/rubber combination strap and will be a limited edition of 250 pieces.
Hublot have just released details of their latest limited edition F1 piece, the Hublot F1 King Power Suzuka. Last March Hublot announced that they were to become the “Official Watchmaker of F1″ – the ultimate product placement for any watch brand – yet Hublot have been remarkably restrained with their F1 watch releases.
The Suzuka circuit has been the backdrop for many end of season, edge of the sofa moments for F1 fans. The circuit is a twisting figure of eight – just the sort of layout you would love to replicate with your scalextric track. It’s the one with the big ferris wheel and an even bigger history to match – perhaps best known for the Prost/Senna duels of 1989 and 1990.
In 1989 both were racing for the championship, both driving for McLaren and when Prost “turned-in” on Senna during an all-or-nothing overtaking move, Prost was off – Senna got back on track, drove the race of his life but was later excluded for cutting a chicane. Prost went on to win the championship.
We have not been inundated with F1 race-inspired editions, quite the opposite in fact – astute marketing which has left fans of both F1 and Hublot just wanting more – until now.
So a worthy circuit to honour with a new Hublot F1 piece then, and one which provides a new colourway for the latest King Power which looks more than tasty in Japan’s red and white. As always it is techy both in looks and the construction materials used to create it – that brake disc inspired ceramic bezel with the chunky Hublot screws, the superb dial layout and that outstanding King Power case – it’s all good.
Hublot have just released details of their latest limited edition F1 piece, the Hublot F1 King Power Suzuka. Last March Hublot announced that they were to become the “Official Watchmaker of F1″ – the ultimate product placement for any watch brand – yet Hublot have been remarkably restrained with their F1 watch releases.
The Suzuka circuit has been the backdrop for many end of season, edge of the sofa moments for F1 fans. The circuit is a twisting figure of eight – just the sort of layout you would love to replicate with your scalextric track. It’s the one with the big ferris wheel and an even bigger history to match – perhaps best known for the Prost/Senna duels of 1989 and 1990.
In 1989 both were racing for the championship, both driving for McLaren and when Prost “turned-in” on Senna during an all-or-nothing overtaking move, Prost was off – Senna got back on track, drove the race of his life but was later excluded for cutting a chicane. Prost went on to win the championship.
We have not been inundated with F1 race-inspired editions, quite the opposite in fact – astute marketing which has left fans of both F1 and Hublot just wanting more – until now.
So a worthy circuit to honour with a new Hublot F1 piece then, and one which provides a new colourway for the latest King Power which looks more than tasty in Japan’s red and white. As always it is techy both in looks and the construction materials used to create it – that brake disc inspired ceramic bezel with the chunky Hublot screws, the superb dial layout and that outstanding King Power case – it’s all good.
2012年4月4日星期三
OCEAN7 G-1 GMT we reviewed ETA 2893-2
We see a very similar handset, polished case, bezel grip, and the sapphire bezel insert but the dial, lugs and bezel scale are quite different.
The OCEAN7 LM-5 GMT features a distinct dial design (carried over from the G-1 GMT) and the LM-5 family is slightly smaller than a modern Fifty Fathoms (42 vs 45mm).
We feel that OCEAN7 has really made the design their own, while preserving the tough-yet-dressy allure of the Fifty Fathoms design. For those that disagree, the absolutely stunning Fifty Fathoms can be yours for roughly $13,000 (and up).
In practical “on-wrist” terms, the LM-5 GMT is a delight. The thin case felt perfect on my 7.5 inch wrist and, thanks to its light weight strap, the LM-5 GMT does not encumber or even announce its presence in any bothersome way.
The polished case is a bit on the flashy side but I feel it matches the design and the works well with copious amount of sapphire that makes up the bezel and crystal.
All of these elements work together to create a watch that is easy to wear, quite dressy for a sport watch and one of the best “daily-wearers” we have seen of late. The LM-5 GMT’s practical size combined with a versatile design mean it should be able to dress up or down and OCEAN7 even offers an optional mesh bracelet ($199) if you prefer to sport a bit more steel.
I tried the LM-5 GMT on everything from a nato to a series of leather strap and they all seemed to fit really well thanks to its simple case design and robust diver styling.
OCEAN7 is selling the LM-5 GMT for $899 and we are not entirely sure how they are making any money.
The base LM-5 diver sells for only $100 less and features a more sporty dial design with over sized numerals. We very much prefer the dial design and added practicality of the GMT complication, especially for such a small increase in price.
The OCEAN7 LM-5 GMT features a distinct dial design (carried over from the G-1 GMT) and the LM-5 family is slightly smaller than a modern Fifty Fathoms (42 vs 45mm).
We feel that OCEAN7 has really made the design their own, while preserving the tough-yet-dressy allure of the Fifty Fathoms design. For those that disagree, the absolutely stunning Fifty Fathoms can be yours for roughly $13,000 (and up).
In practical “on-wrist” terms, the LM-5 GMT is a delight. The thin case felt perfect on my 7.5 inch wrist and, thanks to its light weight strap, the LM-5 GMT does not encumber or even announce its presence in any bothersome way.
The polished case is a bit on the flashy side but I feel it matches the design and the works well with copious amount of sapphire that makes up the bezel and crystal.
All of these elements work together to create a watch that is easy to wear, quite dressy for a sport watch and one of the best “daily-wearers” we have seen of late. The LM-5 GMT’s practical size combined with a versatile design mean it should be able to dress up or down and OCEAN7 even offers an optional mesh bracelet ($199) if you prefer to sport a bit more steel.
I tried the LM-5 GMT on everything from a nato to a series of leather strap and they all seemed to fit really well thanks to its simple case design and robust diver styling.
OCEAN7 is selling the LM-5 GMT for $899 and we are not entirely sure how they are making any money.
The base LM-5 diver sells for only $100 less and features a more sporty dial design with over sized numerals. We very much prefer the dial design and added practicality of the GMT complication, especially for such a small increase in price.
2012年3月27日星期二
西班牙足球队皇马投资10亿美元在阿联酋建超豪华人工岛
西班牙足球队皇家马德里宣布在阿拉伯联合酋长国选址建造一个海上人工岛,计划投资10亿美元。从目前的方案来看它是一个足球主题公园,建设计划包括2个高层酒店,一系列豪华别墅,一个1万座的足球场,以及游船码头、球队博物馆等。皇马的这个项目总建筑面积达43万平米,目前工程设计由 BOIFFILS+H 事务所来完成。计划于2015年正式开放,皇马预期开放后第一年观赛球迷能有100万。阿联酋果然是有钱人的天堂啊。这里有世界上最多的人工岛,世界上最高的大楼,有3亿球迷的皇马看中这里,希望以这种方式来强化品牌形象,以度假胜地的方式来吸引球迷观赛。
流行天王迈克尔·杰克逊生前豪宅再拍卖 估价约为2390万美元
近日,据美国媒体报道,已故流行天王迈克尔·杰克逊生前住所将会再度进行拍卖,此前此处居所曾被洛杉矶一家拍卖行进行拍卖,但由于估价过高而流拍。这套占
地17000平方英尺,有着13间卧室、7间浴室、1个户外游泳池的豪宅是杰克逊生前的最后居所。目前已经有多位买家对这套住宅表现出浓厚的购买欲望,而
房屋的拍卖会也将于下周一在洛杉矶秘密进行,预估价约为2390万美元。不过有消息称,一位与迈克尔·杰克逊私交甚好的名流已经决意买下此套住宅,并将会把其改造为一个对杰克逊进行纪念和追悼活动的纪念中心。
2012年3月23日星期五
林书豪关键时刻效率超科比
ESPN篮球评论员亨利-阿伯特在比较球员在比赛关键时刻(指比赛最后5分钟,分差在5分之内)的真实投篮命中率时发现,亚裔球员林书豪的效率要比科比-布莱恩特和凯文-杜兰特这些超级巨星都高,这意味着他的身上就拥有成为关键先生的巨星潜质。
在尼克斯险胜76人的比赛当中,林书豪前三节11投仅有1中只拿到2分,但是在第四节个人独砍16分,成为拯救尼克斯的超级关键先生,他个人包揽了尼克斯最后的8分,而且全都是在罚球线上拿到的。事实上在看起来林书豪在比赛当中拥有关键先生的冷血杀手气质,就这方面而言,这名亚裔后卫和科比有相似之处。特别是在他NBA生涯至今最伟大的一记进球——与猛龙之战的三分球绝杀,更是让人坚信林书豪与“飞侠”的共性。
之所以让林书豪和科比这样的成名巨星相提并论,是因为他们在比赛关键时刻都有着强烈的控球欲望,而且根据数据显示,林书豪在最后阶段往往更喜欢将球拿在自己的手中——几乎和科比差不多。数据表明,在比赛最后5分钟时间并且分差在5分以内的比赛当中,科比的使用率高达42.4%,而林书豪稍微少一点但也非常接近,达到36.6%,比克里斯-保罗的使用率(33.9%)还高。同样级别的球员还有凯文-杜兰特(40.1%)以及卡梅罗-安东尼(43.5%),不过“甜瓜”的关键时刻能够有更多的使用率,恐怕是在林书豪爆发之前。
当然,林书豪只是在2月份的时候爆发才被重用的,因此在关键时刻(比赛最后5分钟,并且分差在5分之内)的总出场时间上相对少一些,只有39分钟,但是他的真实投篮命中率(这是将投篮命中率、三分球命中率以及罚球命中率综合在一起的数值,旨在表明一名球员的整体进攻效率)却是这一伙人当中最高的。在关键时刻的这39分钟时间里,林书豪出手24球,虽然只命中9球,但是三分球5次出手就命中3球,更为震惊的还是他在罚球线上的表现,他总共18次站在罚球线上,只罚丢2球。
正是因为林书豪在罚球线上的超高命中率,使得他在关键时刻的真实投篮命中率方面拔高,达到58%之多。比联盟的其他超级巨星都要高,保罗为57.2%,杜兰特为53.8%,安东尼43.5%,科比为42.7%。
在尼克斯险胜76人的比赛当中,林书豪前三节11投仅有1中只拿到2分,但是在第四节个人独砍16分,成为拯救尼克斯的超级关键先生,他个人包揽了尼克斯最后的8分,而且全都是在罚球线上拿到的。事实上在看起来林书豪在比赛当中拥有关键先生的冷血杀手气质,就这方面而言,这名亚裔后卫和科比有相似之处。特别是在他NBA生涯至今最伟大的一记进球——与猛龙之战的三分球绝杀,更是让人坚信林书豪与“飞侠”的共性。
之所以让林书豪和科比这样的成名巨星相提并论,是因为他们在比赛关键时刻都有着强烈的控球欲望,而且根据数据显示,林书豪在最后阶段往往更喜欢将球拿在自己的手中——几乎和科比差不多。数据表明,在比赛最后5分钟时间并且分差在5分以内的比赛当中,科比的使用率高达42.4%,而林书豪稍微少一点但也非常接近,达到36.6%,比克里斯-保罗的使用率(33.9%)还高。同样级别的球员还有凯文-杜兰特(40.1%)以及卡梅罗-安东尼(43.5%),不过“甜瓜”的关键时刻能够有更多的使用率,恐怕是在林书豪爆发之前。
当然,林书豪只是在2月份的时候爆发才被重用的,因此在关键时刻(比赛最后5分钟,并且分差在5分之内)的总出场时间上相对少一些,只有39分钟,但是他的真实投篮命中率(这是将投篮命中率、三分球命中率以及罚球命中率综合在一起的数值,旨在表明一名球员的整体进攻效率)却是这一伙人当中最高的。在关键时刻的这39分钟时间里,林书豪出手24球,虽然只命中9球,但是三分球5次出手就命中3球,更为震惊的还是他在罚球线上的表现,他总共18次站在罚球线上,只罚丢2球。
正是因为林书豪在罚球线上的超高命中率,使得他在关键时刻的真实投篮命中率方面拔高,达到58%之多。比联盟的其他超级巨星都要高,保罗为57.2%,杜兰特为53.8%,安东尼43.5%,科比为42.7%。
巨头逼巴萨一年签一巨星 买下内马尔逼走瓜帅?
内马尔是巴萨面向未来计划的主角,巴西新星现在距离诺坎普越来越近了,西班牙塞尔电台近日更是透露,巴萨已经为内马尔支付了5800万欧元转会费中的第一期款项,也就是1450万欧元,2014年世界杯后,内马尔就将加盟巴萨。而据知情人透露,巴萨引进内马尔,绝非是为了从皇马手中抢得一位新星,或是加强球队阵容这么简单,这背后还存在赞助商的因素,而巴萨主席罗塞尔和主教练瓜迪奥拉,也在内马尔的事情上产生了分歧,这是瓜迪奥拉迟迟没有续约的原因之一。
罗塞尔年轻时代也踢得一脚好球,但他的谋生之本,还是做生意。这位生意场上的高手十分擅长市场操作,在加盟耐克公司之后,更是如鱼得水。罗塞尔加盟耐克公司是在1994年,他当时的公司非常清楚,那就是与皇马或者巴萨达成赞助协议,当年在一番艰苦谈判后,他的耐克与巴萨签署了合同。之后,罗塞尔的工作是在巴西推广耐克品牌,他与巴西足协以及国家队建立了深厚的联系,2002年,穿着耐克球衣的巴西国家队拿到世界杯冠军奖杯,罗塞尔的事业也达到了一个巅峰。
之后,罗塞尔与拉波尔塔联手,成功入主巴塞罗那俱乐部,在签约的问题上,他明修栈道暗度陈仓,放出要引进贝克汉姆的风声,最后却签下小罗。小罗的到来改变了巴萨的历史。之后罗塞尔与拉波尔塔反目成仇,但凭借个人能力,他还是重返了巴萨,而且还以主席之位。罗塞尔认为,近几年巴萨俱乐部在竞技上成绩远超皇马,然而却始终未能超越皇马成为收入最高的俱乐部,这与球队的经营策略还不够成功有关,他相信,在签下内马尔后,巴萨收入会明显提升。
巴萨与耐克公司的合约到2013年结束,尽管巴萨也考虑与别的赞助商合作的可能,但不出意外的话,巴萨还是会与耐克公司延长协议。耐克不仅仅赞助巴萨俱乐部,也赞助着皮克、普约尔、伊涅斯塔这些球员,不过遗憾的是,巴萨队内的头号巨星梅西却是耐克的死敌阿迪达斯公司赞助的。正因为如此,耐克想在巴萨推出属于自己的巨星,而内马尔就是他们非常看好的。
耐克希望巴萨球员也能帮助他们将品牌推广到全世界,值得一提的是,在皇马队内,头号球星C罗也是属于耐克的。据悉,是耐克公司敦促巴萨签下内马尔,因为耐克希望巴萨抢占未来世界足坛头号巨星,耐克给巴萨的提议是一个赛季签下一位巨星,但罗塞尔上任后一直未能做到这一点,现在,他必须在引进内马尔的事情上竭尽全力。
内马尔刚刚年满20岁,在耐克公司看来,这位他们旗下的新星是完美的商业足球代言人,不过罗塞尔的做法却引起了瓜迪奥拉的不满,瓜迪奥拉知道,引进内马尔在商业上对巴萨肯定有好处,但在竞技上却会带来麻烦。瓜迪奥拉无法确定内马尔是否比现有的巴萨球员更强,一方面,他对桑切斯满意,另一方面,特略和昆卡在不断成长,但内马尔的到来会对这一切造成影响,内马尔甚至还可能影响到梅西的地位。
瓜迪奥拉最担心的还是更衣室的和谐气氛可能遭遇破坏。此前,因为纪律和感觉方面的原因,小罗、德科、埃托奥、伊布等大牌就都被瓜迪奥拉送出巴萨。而内马尔又恰恰是那种能给更衣室带来不安定因素的人,在巴西他就多次闹出事端,这是瓜迪奥拉无法接受的。
不过瓜迪奥拉的反对无法阻碍罗塞尔下定决心,事实上在巴萨主席看来,瓜迪奥拉自己在巴萨的前景都不确定,他也不能对巴萨的未来计划说三道四。瓜迪奥拉只肯与俱乐部一年一年续约,现在更是拖着不与俱乐部续约。罗塞尔梦想着巴萨能超越皇马,成为世界上最富的俱乐部,与此同时,他也希望球队在球场上继续保持领先。巴萨的未来计划或许没有瓜迪奥拉,但会有内马尔,当然,罗塞尔的如意算盘能否最终打响,还有待时间检验。
罗塞尔年轻时代也踢得一脚好球,但他的谋生之本,还是做生意。这位生意场上的高手十分擅长市场操作,在加盟耐克公司之后,更是如鱼得水。罗塞尔加盟耐克公司是在1994年,他当时的公司非常清楚,那就是与皇马或者巴萨达成赞助协议,当年在一番艰苦谈判后,他的耐克与巴萨签署了合同。之后,罗塞尔的工作是在巴西推广耐克品牌,他与巴西足协以及国家队建立了深厚的联系,2002年,穿着耐克球衣的巴西国家队拿到世界杯冠军奖杯,罗塞尔的事业也达到了一个巅峰。
之后,罗塞尔与拉波尔塔联手,成功入主巴塞罗那俱乐部,在签约的问题上,他明修栈道暗度陈仓,放出要引进贝克汉姆的风声,最后却签下小罗。小罗的到来改变了巴萨的历史。之后罗塞尔与拉波尔塔反目成仇,但凭借个人能力,他还是重返了巴萨,而且还以主席之位。罗塞尔认为,近几年巴萨俱乐部在竞技上成绩远超皇马,然而却始终未能超越皇马成为收入最高的俱乐部,这与球队的经营策略还不够成功有关,他相信,在签下内马尔后,巴萨收入会明显提升。
巴萨与耐克公司的合约到2013年结束,尽管巴萨也考虑与别的赞助商合作的可能,但不出意外的话,巴萨还是会与耐克公司延长协议。耐克不仅仅赞助巴萨俱乐部,也赞助着皮克、普约尔、伊涅斯塔这些球员,不过遗憾的是,巴萨队内的头号巨星梅西却是耐克的死敌阿迪达斯公司赞助的。正因为如此,耐克想在巴萨推出属于自己的巨星,而内马尔就是他们非常看好的。
耐克希望巴萨球员也能帮助他们将品牌推广到全世界,值得一提的是,在皇马队内,头号球星C罗也是属于耐克的。据悉,是耐克公司敦促巴萨签下内马尔,因为耐克希望巴萨抢占未来世界足坛头号巨星,耐克给巴萨的提议是一个赛季签下一位巨星,但罗塞尔上任后一直未能做到这一点,现在,他必须在引进内马尔的事情上竭尽全力。
内马尔刚刚年满20岁,在耐克公司看来,这位他们旗下的新星是完美的商业足球代言人,不过罗塞尔的做法却引起了瓜迪奥拉的不满,瓜迪奥拉知道,引进内马尔在商业上对巴萨肯定有好处,但在竞技上却会带来麻烦。瓜迪奥拉无法确定内马尔是否比现有的巴萨球员更强,一方面,他对桑切斯满意,另一方面,特略和昆卡在不断成长,但内马尔的到来会对这一切造成影响,内马尔甚至还可能影响到梅西的地位。
瓜迪奥拉最担心的还是更衣室的和谐气氛可能遭遇破坏。此前,因为纪律和感觉方面的原因,小罗、德科、埃托奥、伊布等大牌就都被瓜迪奥拉送出巴萨。而内马尔又恰恰是那种能给更衣室带来不安定因素的人,在巴西他就多次闹出事端,这是瓜迪奥拉无法接受的。
不过瓜迪奥拉的反对无法阻碍罗塞尔下定决心,事实上在巴萨主席看来,瓜迪奥拉自己在巴萨的前景都不确定,他也不能对巴萨的未来计划说三道四。瓜迪奥拉只肯与俱乐部一年一年续约,现在更是拖着不与俱乐部续约。罗塞尔梦想着巴萨能超越皇马,成为世界上最富的俱乐部,与此同时,他也希望球队在球场上继续保持领先。巴萨的未来计划或许没有瓜迪奥拉,但会有内马尔,当然,罗塞尔的如意算盘能否最终打响,还有待时间检验。
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