A. Lange & Sohne Academy Initiates Expert Course for Authorized Retailers

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Posted by admin | Posted in A. Lange & Sohne watches, watch | Posted on 25-02-2010

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A. Lange & Sohne Academy Initiates Expert Course for Authorized Retailers As makers of some of the world’s finest high luxury timepieces, A. Lange & Sohne has a keen understanding that knowledgeable representatives are the best ambassadors of its brand values. Nearly three years ago, A. Lange & Sohne initiated its “Akademie”, with the objective of enabling authorized Lange dealers to get intensive, in-house education on the fine points behind the watches and their creation. To round out this training, and provide a true immersion in the techniques and culture of Saxon haute horlogerie, the manufacture has initiated an Expert Course.

The Lange Expert Course is for trainees who have already completed two introductory courses at the Academy and then gone back to their retail environment to educate their colleagues, in turn. A. Lange & Sohne watchmakers spend extensive “hands on” time with their pupils during the Expert Course, with the goal of getting each person deep into the heart of specialized horological skills. Lange decorative techniques such as the application of Glashutte ribbing patterns, engraving and polishing are all taught. However, students do far more than just watch–after a time in observation, they get to try their own hand at all of the same skills. The course culminates in each student fully assembling a manual wind mechanical movement under the patient guidance of their master watchmaker instructor.

Participants in the Lange Academy who complete the Expert Course and its final comprehensive written exam get to take away more than just a piece of paper. Experts depart proudly with a unique token of their experience–a finely framed certificate complete with the same three-quarter movement plate and balance cock that they spent time decorating during the course. Already, A. Lange & Sohne has graduated “Experts” from retailers in both Italy and Germany, with more courses planned through 2010. The next soon-to-be Lange Experts will come from across the globe to include other regions of Europe, Japan, the United States, and Southeast Asia.

Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days GMT

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Posted by admin | Posted in Panerai watches, watch | Posted on 09-02-2010

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A brand that has a lot to say in terms of both technical performance and design, Officine Panerai keeps on amazing the world of watch manufacturing with its brilliantly manufactured mechanisms and its innovative designs. Being established in the 1860’s in Italy, the brand is nowadays Swiss owned by the manufacturer Richemont S. A. The standards of this brand are higher than ever and its struggle to achieve the most progressive technical movements has reached its end, as many movements developed by Officine Panerai are in-house movements displaying the most amazing technical features in watch manufacturing. The smartest trends are followed, without forgetting the Officine Panerai’s distinctive features.

        A watch deserving our attention and interest is the new Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days Watch, a watch that definitely presents an alternative to those watches regarded only as wrist accessories, this one being equipped with extremely useful functions. But, before we can talk about its technical performance, a few words are required in order to present its design.

        The design of the new Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days Watch is quite appealing and features a case measuring 44 mm in diameter made of a combination of brushed steel and ceramics. The case is surrounded by a brushed steel bezel or if chosen by the customer, the other version featuring black ceramic. The distinctive protective device of the crown is also present, covering the crown at the 3 o’clock position. This system of protection of the movement was patented by Officine Panerai in 1956.

        The dial features the traditional functions of showing the hour, minute and second, along with a second time zone function, making of the watch the perfect instrument for travelers and business men. The second time-zone is shown in a sub-dial located at 9 o’clock, while the power reserve function is indicated above 6 o’clock, with the specification of 10 days. At three o’clock we can find the date function, every detailing on this watch being luminescent coated and contrasting the black ceramic dial. The three Arabic numerals provide a touch of elegant simplicity and add a contemporary appearance to the design of the watch.

        The new Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 10 Days Watch comes equipped with an automatic mechanical movement defined as the Panerai Calibre P.2003, esclusively made by Panerai to fit this amazing timepiece. This movement supports the following functions: traditional functions of showing the hour, minute and second, a second time zone, 24 h indicator, a power reserve display and a second reset, not to mention its ability to resist 100 meters deep diving and a 240 hour of power resistance.

        The strap accompanying this new Officine Panerai Luminor 1950 10 DaysWatch is made of alligator leather and is available either on black or on dark brown. The strap offers a classy and sophisticated design to the watch, making it equal of its technical excellence.

Guess names its top watches for 2010

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Posted by admin | Posted in Guess watches, watch | Posted on 06-02-2010

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 Guess has revealed four of its watches may be the perfect luxury timepiece for 2010.

Guess  watches has unveiled the luxury timepieces it believes will be the must-have accessories for any fashion fan in 2010.

On its G by Guess website, the designer brand identifies four models which could be set for a surge in popularity over the next year.

First to be highlighted by the company is the Oversized Silver-Tone watch, which comes with a white leather strap and a polished silver case.

Guess is also recommending the Rose Gold and Black Sport piece – popular with sportsmen because of its stylish strap and water resistance.

The Trend Round watch is arguably the most fashionable of the Guess designs, with bold dials and numerals emblazoned on a black and silver face.

Finally, the fourth timepiece luxury watch fans may wish to invest in for 2010 is the Black Sport.

Guess is an American designer label famous for clothing, accessories and luxury watches which describes itself as having “a European style”.

Popular Richard Mille replica watch models

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Posted by admin | Posted in Richard Mille replica watch, watch | Posted on 05-02-2010

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The Richard Mille replica watches are very elegant is style and make. All the models of this series are wonderfully designed to suit the taste of everyone. These watches are really worth collecting for all fashion lovers as they are loaded with features that are very elegant in every manner. If you put on this watch around your wrist, then you will find yourself ahead of others in all manners, especially your confidence level will leave others far behind yourself.

If you are looking for the exclusive range of wrist watches for yourself that have the power of increasing your personality, then you have landed at the right place. The Richard Mille replica watches are the most fashionable watches ever produced. These watches are made, specially, for the fashion conscious people as they are very elegantly designed to suit everyone. The top 4 SKUs of Richard Mille watches are listed below. This description will certainly help you to locate the best watch that suits you and your tastes.

Richard Mille Tourbillon-SKU 1656

Loaded with latest Automatic Swiss made ETA 2824 27-Jewel Perpetual Movement engine, this watch is noted for its wonderful performance and looks. It enjoys Grade Garde1A Swiss replica watch. It is watch that you would like in the first sight. The outstanding features of this watch include Zirconia Diamonds, Luminescent markers, Sapphire crystal glass, all 440-grade pure stainless steel case, and hack mechanism. The watch show time in terms of hour, minutes, seconds and date with 2.5 magnification capacity.  It is a quality product from our company and not a cheap replica of any substandard watch from China or Japan. It is priced for $399.00.

Richard Mille Diver’s SKU 1654

Provided with all the remarkable features of Replica watches, SKU 1654 is a unique watch for your collection. It is also loaded with features like scratch-resistant Sapphire crystal watch glass, black-face with chronograph dials, 440-grade pure stainless steel case, hack mechanism, Zirconia diamonds and original engravings. The watch is well-suited for all type of dress codes. The style and make of this watch will keep you far ahead of others around you. It is fully automatic with full water-proof capacity. The price of this watch is $429.00, which is very affordable for all.

Richard Mille Diver’s –SKU 1653

Undoubtedly, this Richard Mille replica watch is the best product for your fashionable mood. It is graded as 1A Swiss Replica watch. It has premium automatic Swiss ETA 2824 27-Jewel Perpetual Movement engine, which is very accurate in its performance. It is also facilitated with all the basic features that suits your fashion needs. You can find Zirconia diamonds, sapphire crystal glass, stainless steel case, accurate markings with exquisite engravings on the case and the entire body of the watch. It is also fitted with the hack mechanism that allows the second’s hand stop moving when the crown is pulled out for setting the time. The price of the watch is $449.00.

Richard Mille Skeleton Automatic-SKU 1613

This wristwatch from Richard Mille collection is a unique one for you. Its looks and features are simply great. It enjoys Grade1A Swiss Replica watch that is powered with premium automatic Swiss ETA 2824 27-Jewel Perpetual Movement engine. The features include scratch free sapphire crystal watch glass, stainless steel case, Zirconia diamond, delicate date window with 2.5 times magnification capacity. The unique hack mechanism is very useful for you when setting the time. This watch is rated high by the users and it is also in great demand. The price of this fashion product is $399.00.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication Watch

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Posted by admin | Posted in Jaeger-LeCoultre watches, watch | Posted on 03-02-2010

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SIHH 2010: Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication Watch
Swiss manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre continues its string of exceptional accomplishments in the high complication category with a brilliant new Master Control watch bearing the prestigious Grande Tradition banner. This white gold timepiece presents not only a tourbillon and minute repeater–a watchmaking feat in itself–but also brings into play an ingenious rotating star chart with zodiacal functions and indications for sidereal as well as solar time. As an added attraction, the display for sidereal time–a 23 hour, 56-minute, and 4.091 seconds “day” measured by Earth’s rotation relative to the fixed stars–is actually accomplished by the tourbillon cage itself, which slowly orbits the dial in synchrony with this specialized astronomic period.

A close examination of the compelling galactic dial of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication watch reveals a wealth of fascinating astronomic information. The stars as seen from the northern hemisphere and the varied constellations blanket the mystical blue dial surface, which is actually a lacquered disc positioned above a lower disc bearing the little rotating sun which indicates solar (24-hour) time. Directly atop the lacquered sky is the slowly orbiting flying tourbillon with its pulsating balance wheel and continually revolving ultra-light titanium cage. The dial rehaut displays the zodiacal signs and the months, enabling the wearer to follow the apparent motions of the constellations through the year.

Impressive as all of this is, the 527-parts which comprise the Jaeger-LeCoultre 945 Caliber movement have yet other surprises in store. The minute repeater mechanism that chimes out the hours, quarter hours, and individual minutes upon request whenever the case slide is activated, utilizes two exclusive innovations which Jaeger-LeCoultre claims offers a real boost to acoustic performance. The first of these is a proprietary “trebuchet hammer” that significantly improves the velocity and force of the striking hammers compared to those in traditional repeaters. The second is a square-profile cathedral gong manufactured from a single piece; the gongs are attached to a thin layer of metal which contacts the sapphire crystal. This construction provides excellent amplification of the already robust chime, all while enabling the house to produce a watch case insulated enough to be water resistant to 50 meters.

The tourbillon escapement of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication watch is also most innovative. Rapidly beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the watch’s balance wheel bears a hairspring featuring a Breguet terminal curve. Notably, the components of the escapement are produced from silicon, a material requiring no lubrication in the manner of traditional metal components. The use of such advanced escapement materials in no way diminishes Jaeger-LeCoultre’s adherence to traditional methods where movement finishing is concerned; a sapphire crystal exhibition window shows off nickel-silver bridges displaying a rich variety of decorative patterns, steel parts with anglage, and screws with a brilliant rhodium plating. As with other exceptionally complex Jaeger-LeCoultre movements, each JLC 945 Caliber is the responsibility of a single watchmaker to assemble and fine tune to perfection.

Jaeger-LeCoultre is to produce just 75 examples of the Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication watch, each in a 44mm case of 18-karat white gold, with an elegant strap in alligator leather. Like all references in the brand’s Master Control collection, the Grande Complication will undergo the famous 1000 hour in-house test; these comprehensive, grueling trials verify the precision, water resistance, and other performance aspects of the timepiece in a fully-assembled state. Official pricing information has not yet been announced, but a number in the high six figures would be reasonable to expect.

Montblanc Reveals Extraordinary Timewriter 1 Metamorphosis Watch at SIHH 2010

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Posted by admin | Posted in Montblanc Watches, watch | Posted on 02-02-2010

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At SIHH 2010, Montblanc proudly unveiled the first groundbreaking creation of the Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie – TimeWriter 1: Metamorphosis.

The Institut Minerva de Recherche en Haute Horlogerie, founded by the brand in 2008, has a noble mission of supporting, both materially and intellectually, young talents giving birth to new ideas to highlight the art of watchmaking. Therefore, Montblanc introduced the “TimeWriter” concept, under which the brand intends to present a project every two years developed by independent creators who introduce great ideas and want to become independent watchmakers.

Two young watch specialists Johnny Girardin and Franck Orny wanted to create a wristwatch with two faces, based on the principles of traditional watchmaking, yet representing an entirely new and unprecedented concept.

The new extraordinary project of the TimeWriter series is actually based on the Montblanc`s own hand-crafted chronographe calibre MBM 16.29. The way the Montblanc Metamorphosis transforms itself is truly unprecedented. Via moving a slide down or up, the Montblanc watch transforms from a wristwatch displaying hours, minutes, and seconds into a chronograph and vice versa. This metamorphosis is performed in a completely mechanical manner inspired by methods applied in automatons construction, a traditional trade long practiced in the Swiss Jura region.

Before the eye-paralyzing transformation takes place, the watch with a large teardrop-like case demonstrates a dial with an unusual display of the civil time . In the upper part of the dial, you will see the regulator-style sub-dial featuring a lonely hour-hand and completed with Roman numerals.

At the same time, a retrograde minute-hand sweeps its arc between 8 and 4 o’clock from the center of the dial. A large seconds-hand, also in the center, makes one full circle every minute. At 6 o`clock, you will notice a hand-type date display. The hands together indicate the civil time and the date.

The metamorphosis starts as soon as the watch owner pulls the slide on the left-hand flank of the watch’s case downward from the “10” to the “8.” Within about fifteen seconds, the watch transforms into a chronograph. Four wings in the lower part of the dial open, slide under one another, and hide to the left and right beneath the middle bar of the dial. A similar sequence happens with two wings on the regulator’s hour dial in the upper part of the dial.

As soon as all the wings have opened, a sub-dial rises reminding the floor of an elevator at 6 o`clock and an opening in this rising disk “swallows” the date-hand. The just risen rotating disc represents the minute counter for the chronograph function.

After the breathtaking transformation takes place, the dial of the watch is fully devoted to the chronograph function. Now, the dial is completed with Arabic numerals and is highlighted with red accents. The hours are displayed on a sub-dial at 12 o`clock such as before and the retrograde minutes are also displayed from the centre.

The continuous seconds hand has transformed into the central chronograph hand. As for the risen turning disc at 6 o’clock, it stands out due to an elapsed-minutes scale calibrated from 01 to 31. A motionless index on the central bar of the dial shows which minute is at the moment being tallied.

The scale is calibrated for 31 minutes as its designers wanted to emphasize the fact that a date scale could take this position too. The watch owner is sure to highly appreciate such peculiarities, especially when seeing that each of the two displays performs with absolute mechanical independence of the other. The elapsed-minutes disk turns continuously, and the date-hand movement is “semi-instantaneous.”

The creators of the Metamorphosis watch used the luxurious column-wheel Montblanc/Minerva 16.29 caliber, composed of 252 individual parts, having created a unique additional mechanical structure built from 315 components. The result is the remarkable sum of 567 individual parts. No doubt, the Montblanc Metamorphos highlights the list of the most complicated up-to-date wristwatches.

The teardrop-shaped case of the Montblanc watch, 47mm in diameter, is sculptured from 18K white gold. The case incorporates double sapphire crystals. The timepiece is 50-meter water-resistant. The dial is performed in titanium, steel and sapphire.

As found out, the Montblanc Timewriter 1 Metamorphosis watch is expected to be limited to just 28 pieces and offered at the price of 195,000 Euros.

Vacheron Constantin Presents Majestic Metiers d’Art La symbolique des laques Collection

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Posted by admin | Posted in Vacheron Constantin watches, watch | Posted on 01-02-2010

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At SIHH 2010, Vacheron Constantin was pleased to unveil its superb new series of watches to join the brand’s Metiers d’Art collection, already highly appreciated by watch connoisseurs for the unique “Les Masques” sets, inspired by tribal masks taken from different cultures of the world and initially unveiled in 2007.

The new Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art “La symbolique des laques” collection is devoted to a one-of-a-kind centuries-old Japanese lacquer technique called maki-e. The company will introduce just 20 exceptional sets of the limited edition collection each year.

Each set will demonstrate three signature masterpieces that will pay tribute to natural creations bearing great spiritual or symbolic importance in Japanese culture. The central section in the dial features a cutaway revealing the horological beauty of a skeletonized manually-wound movement, found on the list of the thinnest in the world.

Each watch from the Metiers d’Art La symbolique des laques watch set,  demonstrates an elegantly slender case, measuring 40mm in diameter and sculptured from white or pink gold.

The 18K gold dials depict three pairs of animals and plants: a pine tree presented with a crane, a plum tree and nightingale, and a sparrow depicted on shoots of bamboo. The artisan, responsible for the designs, sprinkles gold and silver in the form of a powder upon freshly applied lacquer originating from the Rhus verniciflua tree.

The first set of the Vacheron Constantin watches was given the name “The Three Friends of Winter.” The set, as interpreted by Japanese culture, symbolizes endurance and longevity in the face of bitter and severe conditions.

Zohiko, one of the oldest and most highly-respected companies specializing on maki-e lacquer in Japan, performs the work. It is interesting to mention that the first Zohiko shop was established in the middle of the 17th century, having gained the prestigious reputation of a highly cherished supplier of lacquered pieces of art to the Japanese Imperial Court.

The new Vacheron Constantin watches also boast a sapphire crystal exhibition case-back that allows to admire perfect and delicate craftsmanship of the 1003 SQ mechanical movement. This is a true masterpiece of mechanical miniaturization that has been completely open-worked by hand. You would actually need a jeweler’s loupe to see all the beauty of the many sophisticated decorative elements of the movement.

Vacheron Constantin’s 1003 SQ caliber, just 1.64mm tall, features elegant ruthenium finishing atop 14K white gold. The gently beating screw balance of the movement performs 18,000 oscillations per hour. The movement is crowned by the Geneva Seal hallmark that honors the movement’s meticulous decoration and architecture, reflecting the best traditions of haute horlogerie schools of Geneva. One more peculiarity of the movement is a 30-hour power reserve.

The Vacheron Constantin Metiers d’Art La symbolique des laques watches are coupled with refined saddle-stitched crocodile leather straps. The straps are equipped with ardillon buckles crafted in white or pink gold, the shape of which looks like half of a Maltese cross.

Panerai Introduces Radiomir Composite Marina Militare 8 Giorni – 47 mm Watch

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Posted by admin | Posted in Panerai watches, watch | Posted on 26-01-2010

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The new Radiomir Composite Marina Militare 8 Giorni – 47 mm watch reflects Officine Panerai remarkable technological innovation, based on the brand’s rich history.

The case of the new Panerai watch is produced from an innovative material characterized by outstanding durability not influenced by time. The Panerai composite was born due to an electrochemical process of ceramization of the aluminum.

The material is harder than the ceramics usually used by watchmakers for watch cases. It is also harder than steel and titanium. Moreover, it is lighter.

The Panerai composite, characterized by ductility and reliability, allows the brand’s watchmakers to come up with sophisticated and extremely precise workings. The processes employed in the creation of this material, have been suggested by the processes carried out when producing components for the aeronautic industry and for car and motorcycle races, the fields where the highest levels of performance are of vital importance.

The Radiomir Composite Marina Militare 8 Giorni – 47 mm demonstrates a mono-color look. The case and the crown of the Panerai watch are created in matt, deep brown, matching the brown of the dial. The case is coupled with a vintage leather strap, also in brown.

The strap stitching reflects the ecru color of the Superluminova on the hands and other details of the ‘sandwich-construction’ dial, completed with indexes and numerals, the small-seconds sub-dial found at 9 o’clock, the words Marina Militare and Panerai and the second sub-dial featuring the inscription 8 giorni brevettato, inspired by the historic Panerai models. The sapphire crystal, formed of corundum, is 1.9 mm thick and provided with anti-reflective coating.

The new Panerai Radiomir watch accommodates a hand-wound mechanical movement – the P.2002/7 Calibre. The 191-component, 21-jewel movement has been developed and built entirely by Officine Panerai. The mechanism, with a balance frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, incorporates three barrels for a remarkable 8-day power reserve, i

Girard-Perregaux Laureato Quartz Watch

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Posted by admin | Posted in Girard Perregaux watches, watch | Posted on 23-01-2010

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SIHH 2010: Girard-Perregaux Laureato Quartz Watch
In a rather surprising move, Swiss manufacture Girard-Perregaux has revived the concept of the high-end battery powered quartz watch. As a tribute to the late 1960s, when quartz technology was coveted, and Girard watches housing this revolutionary technology were rare and expensive, the luxury brand synonymous for such mechanical triumphs as the Tourbillon with Three Gold Bridges and the various chiming Opera masterpieces now presents a version of its sporty Laureato timepiece housing a brand new in-house Girard-Perregaux quartz movement. Engineered and decorated with the same care as a premium mechanical caliber, this GP13500 movement pays tribute to the manufacture’s accomplishment in 1970: bringing one of the highest quality and most technically meritorious Swiss quartz timepieces to a discerning watch-buying clientele.

The Girard-Perregaux Laureato timepiece which houses the GP13500 quartz movement is crafted from stainless steel, and features the distinctive integrated bracelet that the model is famous for. The rich blue dial displays a decorative grid pattern, luminous hands and hour indices, and red accents on the center seconds hand and date wheel. Turning the watch over reveals another feature seldom seen on any quartz timepiece–an exhibition sapphire back. Peering through it, the purchaser of Girard-Perregaux’s new quartz marvel can enjoy some very fine craftsmanship and pedigreed movement finishing–finish which leaves no fear of comparison to a self-winding or manually wound mechanical movement of the top tier. The entire surfaces of the GP13500 caliber are lavished with Cotes de Geneve patterns, including the gilt-finished battery cover that is engraved with the Girard-Perregaux initials and symbol. Another unmistakable touch of the exclusive are the multitude of screws showing a deep and even blued finish.

Technically, the quartz crystal of the GP13500 movement resonates at a frequency of 32.768 hertz, a specification that has been standard to all quartz calibers for nearly 40 years. Interestingly, it was Girard-Perregaux’s original quartz movement from 1970 which established this frequency–an accomplishment attributable to electronics specialist Georges Vuffray on behalf of the brand. It can be expected that this new GP quartz caliber for 2010 is not only a product of great visual beauty, but one which delivers remarkable precision timekeeping in the tradition of the best quartz movements.

While quartz timepieces may be synonymous with mass production in the eyes of some, Girard-Perregaux has made it very clear that the new battery-animated Laureato watch is anything but. The house will produce just 40 of these special stainless steel Laureato quartz timepieces, a figure that is well under that for even some of the most celebrated complications in the repertoire of mechanical watchmaking. When it becomes available later in the year, the watch will carry a suggested retail price of just over $11,000 (US).

Discount Designer Handbags For New Year

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Posted by admin | Posted in Miu Miu Handbag, handbag | Posted on 23-01-2010

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