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Perrelet Turbine XS Ladies Watch

The oft talked about Perrelet Turbine watch collection gets its first ladies model with Turbine XS. It looks to use the original Perrelet Turbine case that was about 43mm wide - though it could be smaller. The case is in either steel or titanium and DLC black coated. The design is a fascinating mixture between sport and luxury. With the spinning dial turbine allowing diamonds set on the dial to flash with movement of the wrist. More diamonds are set in the bezel and on the lugs. Instead of the original rubber strap a satin one is used.

The black on black dial is sporty for sure, but the diamonds are formal. I just can't figure out what to call the watch (sporty or something else) - though I think the type of woman who likes wearing aviator gloves with high heels will pull this timepiece off smashingly. The movement is a Swiss made automatic. The watch will be officially debuted soon.

Ariel Adams publishes the wrist watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Perrelet Turbine XL Watch

by Ariel Adams (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Timepieces / Watches

The big brother of the popular Perrelet Turbine watch is here. This is the Perrelet Turbine XL. A more complex looking and larger follow-up to the not-to-be-discontinued Turbine watch. Aside from style changes to the spinning turbine on the dial, bezel "claws" and a more instrumental looking face, the Turbine XL is now a full 50mm in width. It sounds more intimidating than it is. I got to wear the Turbine XL, and while it is huge, it isn't ridiculous on the wrist. More of a statement piece than its predecessor.

Perrelet will offer a few versions of the Turbine XL. Each version has a DLC black coated steel bezel. Some models have brushed titanium cases, others have DLC coated titanium cases, and a higher-end model will have a 18k rose gold case. In all, just like the original Turbine watch, there will be enough styles to offer most people something exciting.

An interesting improvement on the Turbine XL is the design of the turbine vanes on the dial. Like the original, the turbine vanes are connected to the rotor of the automatic movement, and spin with it. In the XL the turbine vanes are angled and bit, and the rear dial design has been improved me make the spinning effect more dazzling. It is an impressive refinement on an already clever watch.

Dial accents will include green, orange, while, and gold. I anticipate more coming in the future. Perrelet here as asserted its dedication to the Turbine line of sport themed watches, and is (quite literally) growing the collection. Prices for the Perrelet Turbine XL watches range from $6,000 - $6,650 in titanium, to $25,900 in gold.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch reviews site aBlogtoRead.com.

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Perrelet Watches Shown At Lussori Store

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Recently Perrelet watches had a showing at the Lussori watch store in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. The event introduced the consumer release of the popular new Perrelet Turbine Watch Collection as well as other luxury watches from the brand. The company is putting a new focus into the American market educating consumers about the value and quality of their watches. Perrelet has further started efforts to make their own watch movements. This is one of the most important steps a luxury brand can take, and the first Perrelet watches with in-house movements are due soon.

Perrelet is making the right decision by choosing to connect closely with watch lovers, so events such as this are a good idea. Brands like Rolex, Breitling, Omega, and IWC all had to put significant efforts into connecting with the watch community before becoming the brands that they are today. Events like this will help Perrelet become better known in the US, like it is in Europe and elsewhere.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com

Gallery: Perrelet Watches at Lussori

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Perrelet Watch Event At The Lussori Store In Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

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Filed under: Timepieces / Watches, Events

For all you California based watch lovers, Swiss luxury watch brand Perrelet will be having a special event at the Lussori watch store in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, this weekend (August 29-30, 2009). There you will be able to see the brand new highly anticipated Perrelet Turbine collection watches, as well as a slew of other brand new Perrelet timepieces. The watch range in price from a few thousand to many thousands of dollars representing a large spectrum of the luxury watch market. Perrelet's founder is notated to have invented the automatic movement (way back when), though at the time of its invention, I believe it was applied to pocket watches as this pre-dated wrist watches.

You know how lovely Carmel-By-The-Sea is, and it is a nice drive there on the weekend to see the sleepy "luxed" out town and check out Perrelet and other fine timepieces at the popular watch store Lussori.

Ariel Adams publishes the luxury watch review site aBlogtoRead.com.

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