During last year’s SIHH in Geneva, as part of its big 2014 World Cup push, Hublot launched its new chronograph replica watches for uk sale made in cooperation with Brazilian soccer legend Pelé. Shortly afterward, I had the opportunity to snap some of the very first photos of this beautiful timepiece for my blog, Watch-Insider.com. Click here to see photos and technical info on the watch.

The watch was unveiled to guests at the grand opening of the Hublot boutique in Rio de Janeiro, the brand’s first boutique in Latin America. (Click here to see images from the boutique opening and here for excerpts from my interview with Pelé.) I was pleased to discover that Pelé chose the Hublot Classic Fusion case for his namesake high quality Cartier Replica watches. It’s not only attractive, but it’s the perfect size for the wrist (for mine, at least).

The Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Pelé is a limited edition of 500 pieces, sold worldwide through all Hublot retailers and boutiques, priced at 15,300 Swiss francs. Technical details follow at the end of the photos.

SPECS:
Reference: 525.CM.0179.VR.PEL14; limited series of 500 numbered pieces
Case: Classic Fusion – diameter = 45 mm, ceramic, polished/satin-finished; ceramic, polished/satin-finished bezel; six H-shaped titanium screws in black PVD titanium, polished and blocked
Crystal: Sapphire with interior/exterior nonreflective coating
Crown: Polished ceramic with Hublot logo
Push-buttons: Polished ceramic
Caseback: Polished/satin-finished ceramic, with sapphire crystal, interior nonreflective treatment
Dial: Sapphire with faceted, polished ruthenium indexes; transfers in yellow and silver powder; hands in faceted, polished ruthenium
Movement: HUB 1155, automatic mechanical; Aero Hublot chronograph; date disk with yellow lacquered number “10”; 207 components; 60 jewels; power reserve = approximately 42 hours; water resistance = approximately 100 meters
Strap: Black calfskin – embossed soccer ball, yellow stitching, black rubber
Clasp: Black PVD steel with deployant buckle
Price: 15,300 CHF

Fans of affordably priced Swiss mechanicals may want to take a close look at the new Tissot Luxury Automatic COSC collection, which includes the first replica Swiss watches to contain the new caliber nicknamed Powermatic 80, an automatic movement with COSC chronometer certification and an 80-hour power reserve.

The Powermatic 80 is the product of a collaboration between Tissot and the movement manufacturer ETA, Tissot’s sister company within the high quality Cartier replica watches for men Group. To achieve its unprecedented lengthy power reserve (most comparable movements offer power reserves around 42 hours), its inventors developed a system that strongly reduces the consumption of energy. The oscillation frequency was reduced from 4 Hz to 3 Hz (21,600 vph), a high-performance synthetic material was used in the escapement to reduce friction. Also, the diameter of the barrel-arbor’s core was reduced, which enabled the mainspring to be stretched, thereby increasing the power reserve. The balance was also regulated in a manner that increases the precision.

The movement, officially designated ETA/Tissot C07.111, is 25.6 mm in diameter and 4.6 mm thick, with a total of 143 components including 23 jewels. Its functions are  traditional, center-mounted hours and minutes and a date indication at 3 o’clock.

The collection of watches that will use the Powermatic caliber encompasses models for both men and ladies. The Tissot Luxury Automatic Gent models have 316L stainless steel cases, 41 mm in diameter and weighing 155 grams, with sapphire crystals, see-through casebacks, and 50-meter water resistance. The top Breitling replica watches come with either a leather strap or stainless steel bracelet, bot with push-button butterfly clasps. Two references are available with 12 Top Wesselton diamonds. Prices range from $1,075 to $1,550.

The Luxury Automatic Lady has a smaller case (33-mm diameter and 109 grams) and is available in two versions with 11 Top Wesselton diamonds and one with a mother-of-pearl dial and 56 Top Wesselton diamonds. There are also two-tone models available with yellow-gold or rose-gold PVD. Prices range from $1,225 to $$1,575.