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At Baselworld 2009, the A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Tourbillon watch received a worthy honor fully in accord with its exceptional degree of horological excellence. Readers of German publications Welt am Sonntag and Armbanduhren voiced their preference, and chose this rectangular tourbillon wristwatch as the winner in the 2009 "Men's replica watches " category. In all, more than 150 luxury replica watches across a variety of international brands were represented among possible choices for the readership. The A. Lange & Sohne Cabaret Tourbillon is unique among luxury timepieces bearing the prestigious complication first conceived by AbrahamLouis Breguet at the turn of the 19th century. It is the firstand onlywatch with a tourbillon escapement to incorporate a stop seconds function. When the crown is withdrawn, the cage and balance wheel come to a precise halt, enabling the watch to be synchronized with a time signal. The inhouse Lange L.961.1 caliber also features two barrels for a lengthy 5day power reserve, an indicator showing the state of the reserve, and the signature A. Lange & Sohne outsized date display. More about A. Lange & Sohne: Cornelius & Cie, founded in 2007 by worldfamous watch engraver Kees Engelbarts and jeweler Paul Pertijs, will introduce its first formal collection this year. Taking its name from Kees Engelbart's Christian name "Cornelius", the young brand will offer exceptionally small series of exclusive replica watches , each featuring vintage movements that are entirely handengraved by Engelbarts himself. Extensive personalization options will be offered. The first Cornelius & Cie watch, available from April 2008, is the Chronosome 46XY. Presented within a classically styled, subtly asymmetric 49mm case, this Cornelius & Cie watch collection will feature vintage manual wind Anton Schild Caliber 690 movements from 1935, which offer a power reserve of 8 days. The movements are plated with gold or rhodium, elaborately skeletonized and engraved individually by Mr. Engelbarts. Production will be limited to approximately 100 pieces for 2008, and a threeyear warranty accompanies each watch. More information can be obtained at the Cornelius & Cie website: