Queen Elizabeth II's Collection of Cherished Watches

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Updated on: 12-Sep-2022

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She was given a sentimental gift for her Diamond Jubilee in 2012—a copy of her Coronation Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre watch fashioned specifically for her out of white gold. The watch costs around Rs 1.25 crore and is still produced, although in very small quantities.

Vacheron ET Constantin Model 4481

The oldest maker of exquisite watches is Vacheron et Constantin, and their standard timepieces currently sell for around Rs 28 lakh. The Swiss Federal Council gave the Queen her model as a wedding gift when she wed Prince Philip. According to the experts, this classic diamond-set cocktail watch is ideal for a princess because of its dainty and regal appearance. After Princess Diana wed Prince Charles in 1981, the fashionable item was given to her. This watch was made with excellent craftsmanship, and regular, expert watch service will make sure it lasts a lifetime.

Omega Ladymatic

The Ladymatic is renowned for being the first automatic ladies' wristwatch, and Omega ladymatic a vintage, art deco-era and the pinnacle of the traditional watch industry. The Queen adopted the new watch fashion in the 1950s and has continued to do so over the years. It is simple to understand why the Queen would have owned one; when it was initially introduced, its timeless design and fine craftsmanship made it a popular option. Due to its historical design, the experts speculated that Omega maintains this watch every four to six years to ensure smooth-running mechanisms and an even smoother-looking surface.

Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars

Pragmatic would be one way to describe our Queen, according to the watch experts. So it should come as no surprise that the useful and effective Audemars Piguet Jules Audemars in gold is one of her favourite and most-worn wristwatches. It appeared that she appreciated its utilitarian and subtle charm. When speaking to the UK in April 2020 on the fight against the spread of COVID-19, she wore this simple and elegant piece. Roman numerals and a gold bracelet make the ideal accompaniment to her everyday activities. It will undoubtedly be passed down to Princess Charlotte at some point because it is elegant, functional, and iconic, according to the reports.

PATEK PHILIPPE REF 4975/1G

Queen never concealed her curiosity in the renowned Genevan mansion. In actuality, Patek Philippe is renowned for having produced multiple watches, including some extremely rare items, for Queen Elizabeth II. The Patek Philippe model 4975/1G watch is one of them and is unquestionably a work of genuine craftsmanship, and a versatile and elegant looking piece. The watch is mounted on opulent pearl strands and has a face covered in baguette-cut diamonds. Those who collect watches are aware that the Queen Elizabeth II loaned the timepiece to the Patek Philippe Watch Art Grand Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in London in 2015, presenting a chance for watch collectors and aficionados from around the globe to get a close-up look at one of the Queen's personal timepieces.

CARTIER TANK CINTREE

The Queen is seen wearing a watch in a 1988 photograph taken at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Great Park that seems to be a dual-time zone yellow gold Cartier Tank Cintrée. However, the Queen was frequently photographed wearing this basic black wristband with a plain gold face. It's difficult to pinpoint, but experts believe it was either a unique Cartier watch or a classic timepiece from the 1930s made by Patek Philippe or Omega. She obviously loved it in either case.

PATEK PHILIPPE GOLDEN ELLIPSE

The Queen reportedly had a few Patek Philippe timepieces. During her 70 years old reign, Elizabeth II was also seen wearing a Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse, a timepiece was the white gold, blue dial, diamond bezel. Rumors say that this watch was specially made for Queen Elizabeth II.

THE REST OF THE COLLECTION

The collection of timepieces possessed by Queen Elizabeth II does not end there; regrettably, many of them were never worn in public, so we may never have known. This collection is said to contain over 14 high-end watches, including several Patek Philippe timepieces and a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso. On top of that, the Queen is rumored to have received a Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos as a gift from the Swiss government during her maiden trip there. Elizabeth II's watch collection may never be fully known to us, but if there is ever an exhibition held in her honor and remembrance, we will at last be able to learn about every watch that belonged to her. As we bid adieu to one of history's most adored monarchs, we pray that the illustrious history of her over-70-year reign might be passed down to next generations with the same emphasis and reverence that it was lived.

Poco F7 Ultra & F7 Pro Design Leaked, Know Expected Specs & Color Options

By: Suraj

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Updated on: 17-Mar-2025

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Poco F7 Ultra and F7 Pro are the two most anticipated models from Poco and will likely launch globally on March 27. The smartphones are expected to have similar features as the Redmi K80 and K80 Pro, respectively. Before the official announcement, a new report on the internet suggested a rumored design for the upcoming Poco phones. The color options, specifications, and pricing details for the Poco F7 Ultra and Poco F7 Pro have also been leaked online.

Poco F7 Series Expected Design, Color, and Price

A tipster, Paras Guglani, on X, revealed the leaked design of the Poco F7 Pro and F7 Ultra. The Poco F7 Ultra is rumored to come in Black and Yellow color options, while the Poco F7 Pro gets Black, Blue, and Grey color options.

On the rear panel, a circular camera module, similar to the Redmi K80 series, can be seen on the upper left side. The smartphone has three sensors within the camera modules, including a horizontal pill-shaped LED flash unit. On the right side, the volume rocker and power button are placed. Both smartphones reportedly have display options that look the same, featuring slim bezels and a centered hole-punch slot for the front camera.

The report also speculates that the Poco F7 Pro smartphone, with a 12 GB + 512 GB variant, will cost EUR 599 (approximately Rs 56,000), while the Poco F7 Ultra, with 16GB + 512GB, will cost EUR 799 (approximately Rs 75,500).

Poco F7 Series Expected Specifications

The Poco F7 Pro is anticipated to boast a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and a 5,830mAh battery pack. It would also feature 90W wired fast charging, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit, and a 6.67-inch QHD+ OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate.

On the other hand, the Poco F7 Ultra will likely get power from a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with 16GB of high-speed RAM. The handset will likely get a 6,000mAh battery pack with 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. The smartphone would feature a 50-megapixel triple rear camera setup with a telephoto shooter. Both Poco F7 series mobiles have Android 15-based HyperOS 2.0.

Redmi Note 14s With 200MP Camera & MediaTek Helio G99 Ultra Chipset Launched

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Updated on: 15-Mar-2025

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Xiaomi subsidiary Redmi has unveiled its Note 14s smartphone with 4G connectivity. The handset is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99-Ultra chipset and has a 200-megapixel rear camera and a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen. The smartphone gets an in-display fingerprint sensor, an IP64 dust and splash resistance rating, and a 5000mAh battery.

Redmi Note 14s 4G Price & Availability

The Redmi Note 14s smartphone has a starting price of CZK 5,999 (Approximately Rs 22,700) in the Czech Republic and UAH 10,999 (Approx Rs 23,100) in Ukraine. The handset is available in Aurora Purple, Midnight Black, and Ocean Blue color options in both countries.

Redmi Note 14s Specifications

The Redmi has dual-SIM (Nano+Nano) slots, while the version of Android OS is unspecified, with Xiaomi's HyperOS skin on top. The smartphone is a rebadged Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G version and boasts a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

The Note 14s 4G mobile is powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio G99-Ultra SoC, the same chipset used in the Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G. Moreover, it's available in a single 8GB + 256GB onboard storage configuration.

It has a 200-megapixel primary camera on the rear panel, an 8-megapixel ultrawide, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. In the front is a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The Redmi Note 14S has 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, NFS GPS, and a USB Type-C port.

Moreover, the smartphone has an in-display fingerprint sensor, an IP64 dust and splash protection rating, and a 5,000mAh battery pack with 67W charging support. The Redmi Note 14s weighs only 179g and measures 161.1x74.95x7.98mm.

OnePlus 13 Mini Design Leaks, Likely to Receive 6000mAh Battery

By: Suraj

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Updated on: 13-Mar-2025

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OnePlus India recently unveiled its OnePlus 13 series in India, including two notable models, OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R. Based on the latest updates, the smartphone brand is gearing up to launch its new compact flagship smartphone to expand this series further. The upcoming handset will likely compete with the Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S25.

A recently leaked image online shares some intriguing details about the upcoming OnePlus 13 Mini smartphone, possibly named the OnePlus 13T.

OnePlus 13 Mini Expected Specifications

A tipster, Smart Pikachu, reported on Weibo that the OnePlus 13 Mini will soon hit the market and feature compact design dimensions. The handset will likely feature a 6,000mAh battery pack, higher than Galaxy S25, which currently has a 4,000mAh battery.

The reports also indicate that the upcoming OnePlus 13 Mini reportedly has a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and competitive pricing in the segment. The strategic pricing structure will help OnePlus compete against flagship phones like the Xiaomi 13. However, the smartphone brand can lower the camera configuration to a two-rear camera setup to ensure an affordable pricing structure.

Moreover, the OnePlus 13 Mini would boast an optical fingerprint sensor instead of an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner offered in the OnePlus 13. More specification details about this upcoming OnePlus smartphone are likely to emerge soon.

OnePlus may launch its OnePlus 13 Mini/13T around May this year. If rumored specifications are true and the handle features Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, it would be priced lower than the recently launched Realme GT7 Pro Racing Edition, which is priced at Rs 37,000.

iQOO Neo 10R With Snapdragon 8s Gen3 Launched in India

By: Suraj

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Updated on: 12-Mar-2025

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The Chinese smartphone brand iQOO has expanded its Neo series with the launch of the new Neo 10R. The iQOO Neo 10R features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen3 processor, a 6400mAh battery pack, and a 1.5k AMOLED display. Additionally, the smartphone brand has claimed its latest Neo series mobile to be the fastest in its segment and available at the starting price of Rs 26,999.

iQOO Neo 10R Price in India

This iQOO Neo series mobile is available in three variants. The entry-level 8GB + 128GB storage variant is priced from Rs 26,999, while the 8GB + 256GB and 12GB +256GB variants are priced from Rs 28,999 and Rs 30,999, respectively. The Neo 10R smartphone is available in MoonKnight Titanium and Raging Blue color options.

The launch offers include a Rs 2,000 instance discount on SBI, HDFC, and ICICI Bank cards or an option for an exchange bonus of Rs 2,000, making the price as low as Rs 24,999. The customers can also benefit from an additional 12 months of warranty and on-site setup service for Rs 99.

iQOO Neo 10R Availability

The pre-bookings for the iQOO Neo 10R phone begin on March 11, with its official launch in India. The buyers who pre-booked this all-new Neo series smartphone will receive the deliveries from March 18, while the sales will commence for all customers from March 19.

iQOO Neo 10R Specifications

The latest Neo 10R comes with a 6.78-inch 1.5K (2800 x 1200 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4500 nits of brightness. Its Ranging Blue variant offers a dual-tone design with pixel texture inspired by racing tracks.

iQOO Neo 10R is powered by a Snapdragon 8s Gen3 processor, Adreno 735 GPU, and a 6043mm2 canopy VC liquid cooling system. The smartphone runs on Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 and is said to receive 3 OS updates and 4 years of security patches. On the rear panel, it boasts a dual camera setup in a boxy design, including a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 primary sensor with OIS and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, while a 32-megapixel camera in the front for selfies and video calls. Additional features of iQOO Neo 10R are an in-display fingerprint sensor, IP65 certification for dust and water resistance, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and stereo speakers.

Moreover, the smartphone houses a 6400mAh battery pack with 80W fast charging and retains 7.5W reverse charging capability. iQOO Neo 10R weighs only 196g and has claimed to maintain battery health around 80% even after 1600 full charge cycles.

Infinix Note 50X 5G Will Likely Get Android 15 Based XOS 15

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Updated on: 11-Mar-2025

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Infinix Note 50X 5G smartphone has been confirmed to debut on March 27 in India. Before its official launch, a new report has surfaced online suggesting the phone may feature Android-15 operating system XOS 15. The smartphone will reportedly have a new One-Take wallpaper, allowing users to set a unified appearance across the home screen, lock screen, and the other screen.

The recent update also indicates that Infinix has offered more personalized customization options, including Dynamic Bar alerts and notifications.

Infinix Note 50X 5G To Received XOS 15

A highlight from 91Mobiles, the upcoming Infinix Note 50X will boast Android 15-based XOS 15 along with a One-Take Wallpaper feature and offer users more customization options to enjoy a personalized experience.

The OS user interface is rumored to be inspired by nature, while its animations mimic the flow of a river. The Note 50X 5G phone users will also be able to access more extension apps icon colors, shapes, and sizes for a better user experience.

The update is also reported to have a new feature named Dynamic Bar, Infinix’s take on Apple’s Dynamic Island. The feature will display alerts and notifications using animations within the hole-punch cutout. However, the enhanced Game Mode offers three performance modes: power saving, equilibrium, and performance mode.

A new Magic Button feature will enhance game mode, allowing users to map the volume buttons as the game triggers. The calls will be put on hold or rejected when playing games, and the messages may be displayed in bullet or popup.

A previous report indicates that the upcoming Infinix Note 50X 5G smartphone may receive a new Smart Panel and offer a customizable sidebar for quick shortcuts to the app and the tools from the home screen.