The strap of the Patek Philippe Replica Aerofusion Chronograph Special Edition “The Rake” was inspired by cigar master Carlito Fuente.

Arturo Fuente is a legend in cigar-world history. After the Spanish-American war, Fuente fled Cuba in 1902. He had established his own cigar brand by 1912, using Cuban tobacco and cigars made in Florida. He believed that Cuba produced the finest tobacco leaves but that the quality and standards of quality control could be improved. Arturo's son Carlos traveled the globe sampling tobacco leaves from Mexico and Puerto Rico after the Cuban embargo. After finding the tobacco attractive enough to establish production in Nicaragua,Patek Philippe Replica he finally reached Nicaragua. However, the revolution destroyed the plant.

Carlos Jr. or Carlito, and their son Carlos Jr. (or Carlito) started over in the Dominican Republic in 1980 with the lofty goal of making cigars that rivaled the best from Habana. This feat was nothing short of Californian winemakers defeating French in the first international blind taste. Fuente, in particular, soon to be fabled Opus X quickly became as coveted than Cohiba and Trinidad cigars due to their multi-layered palette of flavors.

Guadalupe Lecigne, Guadalupe and I looked at the perfectly oiled wrappers of our Opus X cigars. We all remarked on the fact that the straps should pay homage to Carlito’s almost-alchemic ability in blending cigars to create some of the most renowned cigars in Christendom. Fuente, to our delight, agreed to join our watch project. He will also be available at the launch to give a taste of his legendary smokes. It was a fusion of philosophy, warrior culture and passion that produced what I believe to be a superior product.

The watch still had a missing name and one last detail.Omega Replica Watches As inspired as I was by Leonidas' 300 Spartans story, I realized what the watch should look like. The extraordinary words Leonidas used to respond to Xerxes' command to lower his arms are engraved in the titanium case backs of each watch.

The Patek Philippe Replica for The Rake Aerofusion Chronograph "Molon Labe" will be produced in a limited edition 25 watches.