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BLANCPAIN
Villeret Grande Date
For the first time in the Villeret collection, Blancpain is offering a timepiece with a large date. This elegant and useful complication enables optimal readability of the date by means of a display comprising two broad apertures. Calibre 6950 beating at the heart of this timepiece comprises two barrels and an ingenious large date mechanism equipped with a protective shock-absorbing system. This remarkable accurate and reliable automatic movement also features a variable-inertia balance with a silicon balance-spring and gold adjusting screws. With its classic double-stepped red gold case and its opaline dial, the Villeret Large Date embodies all the values of traditional watchmaking and bears the signature pure lines and timeless aesthetic of the entire Villeret collection.
Movement
Mechanical automatic Blancpain 6950 calibre, oscillating weight adorned with honeycomb motif, variable-inertia balance with silicon balance-spring, gold adjusting screws
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, large date
Case
Double-stepped in 18K red gold, 40 mm Sapphire crystal and back Water-resistant to 3 bar (30 m / 100 ft)
Dial
Opaline Applied Roman numerals Large date at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Chocolate alligator leather
HARRY WINSTON
Midnight Feathers Automatic 42mm
In 2012 Harry Winston brought together two age-old forms of expertise that, until then, nothing had destined to meet: watchmaking, the infinitely complex art of time measurement, and plumasserie, the rare and almost forgotten craft of creating art from feathers. The new Midnight Feathers Automatic 42mm now leads us on a fascinating journey into the deepest realms of the animal and plant kingdoms, for the colours of the feathers suggest the amber-tinted roots of vetiver, bulrushes and cedar wood. Each watch is a unique experience as each hand-crafted dial naturally varies with the individual feathers and the master craftsman’s touch. With infinite patience, each remige, or flight feather, is selected, coaxed into shape then laid in its exact position on the dial, using a loupe for the greatest possible precision. The visually striking marquetry plays on alternating colours, further accentuated by the perfect harmony between the pink gold of the case and the chocolate shades of the alligator strap.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, HW2008 calibre, 28,800 vib/h, 28 jewels, silicon flat balance spring, skeletonised rotor in 18K white gold, Côtes de Genève, circular-graining, chamfered bridges
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
18K polished pink gold, 42.5 mm Open back, sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Marquetry of domestic goose feathers, coloured brown and black
Bracelet/strap
Brown alligator with 18K polished pink gold buckle
LONGINES
Longines Conquest Classic Moonphase
A reflection of Longines’ presence at the world’s most prestigious equestrian events and almost two centuries of watchmaking tradition, the new Conquest Classic Moonphase captures one of the essential qualities of equestrian sport: elegance. This new chronograph with moonphase display subtly combines Longines’ horological expertise, its association with the equestrian world since 1878, and its innate sense of sophistication. Proposed in various executions, this model will appeal to men in search of a refined timepiece to wear amidst the excitement of the racecourse.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, L678 (VAL 7751) calibre, 25 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, 48-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hour indicator, chronograph, moon phases, day, date, month
Case
Steel, steel with 18K pink gold cap, 18K pink gold, 42 mm Scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal Sapphire back Water-resistant to 50 bar (50 m / 165 ft)
Dial
Black or silvered Hour counter at 6 o’clock Minute counter and day/month display at 12 o’clock 24-hour indicator and small seconds at 9 o’clock Date by a half-moon central hand Hands and hour-markers coated with SuperLumiNova®
Bracelet/strap
Steel, steel and 18K pink gold or alligator with triple safety folding clasp and pushpiece opening mechanism
EBERHARD & CO
Gilda « Precious White »
The latest creation from Maison Eberhard & Co., Gilda “Precious White” is the elegant proof that white is not an absence of colour but a merging of every colour into one. Symbolic of the white canvas onto which creativity will flow, it embraces a double cascade of diamonds which highlight the gentle ellipse of the case. These soft, harmonious lines enclose an engraved mother-of-pearl dial that is further embellished by a central ellipse of 50 brilliant-cut diamonds. Feminine down to the smallest detail, Gilda “Precious White” even sets its crown with 14 diamonds which complete to perfection this lesson in sobriety and sophistication.
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Steel, elliptical with rounded profile, 32.1 x 38 mm Bezel set with 129 brilliants (0.945 ct) Crown set with 14 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.035 ct) Anti-reflective sapphire crystal with patented spherical dome Engraved floral motif on the back and “Gilda” written in red enamel Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
White mother-of-pearl with engraved wave motif Central ellipse highlighted with 50 small brilliants (0.858 ct) Arabic numerals
Bracelet/strap
Pearly white crocodile or Chéri® steel bracelet, personalised buckle
FENDI TIMEPIECES
Fendi My Way Limited Editions
Colourful, joyful and above all incredibly glamorous, the Fendi My Way collection comes in two new 50-piece limited series. The watch flaunts its ultra-feminine curves, accentuated by a cambered diamond-set case and a removable little fur collar called “Glamy”. Arctic fox or soft silvery blue, kiwi green, bright orange of fascinating latter; the latter radiates a mesmerizingly seductive appeal and a multifunctional nature. Today’s sophisticated woman can indeed choose to wear the watch in tune with her mood, fur-free for daytime or complete with the Glamy in the evening for an authentic style statement. Wildly chic and imbued with the expertise of the Fendi fur ateliers, these four limited series are fitted with an Elaphe snakeskin strap in a colour to match the Glamy. The small-size version of the watch is studded with 421 diamonds (approx. 1.87 cts), while the larger variation sparkles with 667 diamonds (approx. 3.06 cts).
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Steel, 28 or 36 mm Entirely set with diamonds Glamy in Arctic fox or silvery blue, green, orange or yellow Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Entirely paved with diamonds
Bracelet/strap
Blue, green, orange or yellow Elaphe snakeskin Steel pin buckle
PERRELET
Turbine Skeleton Réf. A3038/1A
A concentrated blend of more than 200 years of horological heritage combined with a resolutely innovative spirit, the iconic Turbine by Perrelet gets a complete makeover to welcome its first skeleton movement: redesigned dimensions, new aesthetic details, an evolution in materials. An authentic ode to transparency, the Turbine Skeleton reveals the internal structure of its entirely openworked Manufacture P-381 calibre. Exalting the beauty of this sculptural composition, the black aluminium turbine is fitted directly on the under-dial, itself openworked, so as not to obstruct the view of the heart of the watch. Spinning at full speed, the Turbine Skeleton provides fascinating glimpses through its openings of the mechanism’s ethereal architecture. Never before had it been possible to admire a skeleton movement in this way. The stunning vision is accentuated by the fascinating contrasting effects between the black of the turbine and the pink gold of the bezel and inner bezel ring, while the red-clad seconds hand lends the ultimate touch of style to this composition distinguished by its inimitable design.
Movement
Mechanical automatic P-381 calibre, crafted and openworked by Perrelet, hollowed and decorated oscillating weight
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
Black PVD-treated stainless steel, 44 mm Pink gold bezel (18 carats, 4N) Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Transparent back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Black turbine (10 blades) Openworked under-dial Pink gold (18K, 4N) inner bezel ring Luminescent numerals, hands and hour-markers
Bracelet/strap
Bimaterial (calfskin with polyurethane core) black strap with grey stitching, black PVD-treated steel pin buckle
CUERVO Y SOBRINOS
Historiador Cronógrafo Landeron Limited Edition
Cuervo y Sobrinos takes aficionados on the trail of its rich past with an original interpretation of a vintage model from the 1950s. Proposed as a fifty-piece limited series – a nod at this iconic decade – the new Historiador Cronógrafo Landeron boasts timelessly classic appeal with a deliciously vintage twist. Inside beats an authentic Landeron 248 calibre, made circa 1950. Fully restored, part by part, by Cuervo y Sobrinos, this movement brings back to life one of the most emblematic chronographs of the Swiss brand with a Latin soul. With its distinctively Fifties dial featuring a 45-minute counter and small seconds, the Historiador Cronógrafo Landeron Limited Edition forges a link between past and present, from the streets of Havana to Swiss watchmaking.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, exclusive Landeron 248 chronograph calibre, made circa 1950, 14 jewels, 38-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, tachymeter
Case
18K pink gold, 41 mm Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
White Tachymeter scale with black printed numerals 45-minute counter at 3 o’clock Small seconds at 9 o’clock Gold-coloured Breguet hands
Bracelet/strap
Louisiana alligator leather with 18K pink gold buckle
AEROWATCH
Renaissance Orange Tornado
Sophisticated and ultra-contemporary, albeit with a timeless touch drawing upon the values of traditional horology, the new Renaissance Orange Torando radiates genuine visual power. Its generous black-coated case frames a skeleton-worked movement developed and assembled in the Aerowatch workshops. Forming a resolutely graphic composition, this slender mechanism affords a view of the fascinating coiling of the barrel-spring and the constant rotation of the various interacting wheels and pinions. The orange-clad hands and hour-markers create dynamic contrasts with the overall all-black look, while ensuring perfect readability.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound Unitas 6498 skeleton-worked calibre with NAC treatment, hand-bevelled bridges, 18,000 vib/h, 18 jewels, 42-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
Polished black steel with black PVD treatment, 45 mm Cambered sapphire crystal and transparent back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Orange hands and hour-markers enhanced with Superluminova Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Black leather with orange topstitching, personalised folding clasp in steel with black PVD treatment
AUGUSTE REYMOND
Cotton Club Moonphase
Amid the tranquillity of the small village of Tramelan, at the heart of the Jura mountains, the cradle of Swiss watchmaking, time appears to have stood still. Here, in the Auguste Reymond workshops, watches are still made almost as they were in the early days of the brand, more than a century ago. The new Cotton Club Moonphase is no exception to this rule. Crafted in keeping with the grand Swiss watchmaking tradition, the watch beats to the rhythm of a mechanical movement hand-made in a highly exclusive small series. Its restrained lines, clear-cut, balanced design along with meticulous finishing right down to the smallest details, make this an authentic and beautiful timekeeping object capable of making its way unscathed across successive decades.
Movement
Mechanical automatic AR 1190 calibre, 25 jewels, oscillating weight adorned with “Côtes de Genève” motif, blued screws
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month, moon phases
Case
Polished 316 stainless steel, 42. 9 mm Cambered sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Transparent snap-on back Water-resistant to 80 metres (8 bar / 264 ft)
Dial
Satin-brushed blue Applied Roman numerals Central “Côtes de Genève” motif
Bracelet/strap
Alligator-pattern blue leather with stainless steel folding clasp
SILVANA
Lady Barrel
Almost a century after launching its first ladies’ models, the Silvana brand reiterates its vibrant tribute to femininity. With the new Lady Barrel collection, an authentic ode to beauty, the watch becomes a piece of jewellery, gently moulding and embracing the wrist. Through this collection, Silvana revisits the “tonneau” or barrel shape to achieve the perfect balance between soft angles and sleek curves sparkling with 42 diamonds. Standing out against the extremely elegant eggshell white dial, Roman or Arabic numerals (depending on the version) are interspersed with white diamonds lending a hint of eternity. A vermillion red satin strap or pink PVD-treated bracelet sets the finishing touch to the perfect visual harmony that gives this watch its unique personality.
Movement
Quartz Ronda 762
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Tonneau shape, stainless steel with 5N PVD coating, 38 x 28 mm 42 diamonds (0.1 cts) Sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Eggshell white Roman numerals or Arabic numerals with 8 diamonds (0.03 cts)
Bracelet/strap
Vermillion red satin strap or pink PVD-coated bracelet
MANJAZ
Apollo Premium Skeleton
Doing justice to its “Time to Swiss” campaign, Manjaz plunges into the very heart of traditional Swiss watchmaking and offers glimpses of the mechanical movement that beats inside the Skeleton Ref. 7703M. Certain of its secrets are divulged through an elegant S-shaped opening in the dial: S for Swiss, of course. However, this finely crafted mechanism – whose balance oscillates at a high frequency of 8 vibrations a second – only reveals its true colours when the watch is turned over. Then the mechanism can be contemplated at leisure through the sapphire back.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, SW200 skeleton calibre, 28,800 vib/h (4 Hz), 25 jewels, 40-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
Stainless steel, 41 mm Steel bezel and crown with pink gold PVD treatment Sapphire crystal front and back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Architectural, with grey and silver highlights Skeleton hands Three large silver-coloured Roman numerals
Bracelet/strap
Brown leather or two-colour steel with folding clasp
MATTHIA S & CLAIRE
Etrusca
Matthia’s & Claire presents Etrusca and once again displays its watchmaking and jewellery-making talent. The gemset yellow gold model enriching the existing jewellery collection refers to an historical period known for its magnificent goldsmithing: the Etruscan civilisation of which the Ticino-based brand reproduces the distinctive granulation technique. This consists of adorning the surface to be decorated with thousands of tiny gold granules and of fixing them to the piece of jewellery by soldering, yet without modifying their finesse. The bezel and bracelet links display this 7th century B.C. expertise now interpreted in a timepiece.
Movement
Quartz, ETA
Functions
Hours and minutes
Case
18K yellow gold, 34 mm Decorated according to the “granulation” technique
Dial
18K yellow gold Set with 68 FG VS 1 diamonds (0.95 cts)
Bracelet/strap
18K yellow gold, links set with 176 diamonds (1.80 cts) or non-gemset, decorated according to the “granulation” technique, 18K yellow gold folding clasp or with crocodile strap and folding clasp
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MAURICE LACROIX | Pontos S SuperchargedA super-powerful engine and equally forceful bodywork. Performance and style guaranteed to set the pulse of thrill-seekers racing. Such are the principles governing this new Pontos S Supercharged from Maurice Lacroix, propelled by the personalised automatic ETA Valgranges movement. While this authentic mechanical performance-accelerator is known for its reliability and its precision, it is also one of the biggest horological “motors” on the market, enabling optimal layout of the chronograph counters to ensure perfect readability. The generous case with its adrenaline-charged lines does the rest.
JEANRICHARD | TerrascopeAn icon among Jeanrichard watches, the Terrascope invites us to make each moment a new adventure. Cloaked all in black, it suggests a moonless night in the vast expanses of the desert, lit by luminescent hands and hour-markers like a sprinkling of stars. In a two-coloured livery, the Terrascope interprets time tinged with refinement and a delicious sporting touch. The case, with its complex, multi-level construction, commands attention with an immediately recognisable design. Inside beats a mechanical automatic calibre that will take its wearer through each new day’s adventures with remarkable precision.
HYT | H2 Titanium & White Gold BlueHYT continues its quest for hybridisation, this time with a blue liquid that interacts with the mechanical movement through an interface of two bellows in a “V” arrangement. The central minute hand has a layered construction to run alongside the fluid system and sweep the bellows by making a jump after 30 minutes. The crown-position indicator (“H-N-R”) at 3 o’clock is balanced by another hand corresponding to a temperature indicator. This exclusive HYT innovation tells the wearer when the liquid is at the optimal temperature to adjust the watch. Limited series of 20.
EBERHARD & Co | Chrono 4Featuring its iconic counters lined up along the same horizontal axis, an exclusive feature of Eberhard & Co, the famous Chrono 4 adopts an even sportier look this year in its original 40 mm steel case. The black counters creating a tone-on-tone effect with the dial are lit up by contrasting silver-toned rings echoed by the Arabic numerals that stand out against the hollowed luminescent studs. The chronograph sweep seconds hand lends a very dynamic touch of red also featured on the 24-hour counter hand.
L’DUCHEN | Supernova CollectionGrandiose and majestically luminous, a supernova is formed when a star explodes. Its brilliance may be even more intense than that of the galaxy. Such a phenomenon is believed by some to have given birth to our solar system, five billion years ago. The new collection from L’Duchen is dedicated to this grand mystery of the universe. The watch depicts fascinating three-dimensional stars on its dial, while the helicoidal décor symbolises the birth of a star. Its functions are driven by a mechanical automatic movement of which the balance is revealed through an aperture at 6 o’clock.
FRANC VILA | TributeFranc Villa presents a new collection dedicated to women and named “Tribute”. Inspired by the emblematic lines of the “Esprit Unique”, it comes in various compositions imbued with a modern and elegantly refined style. Whether adorned with a single row of diamonds or entirely set with gems, Tribute radiates exquisite femininity through various dial versions – classic, mother-of-pearl or mother-of-pearl with floral motifs – , while its interchangeable strap adapts to every mood and desire.
AEROWATCH | Collection 1942 « Night & Day »Intended to accompany every moment in a woman’s life, this creation by Aerowatch distils a vision of time imbued with poetry and refinement. Its dedicated mother-of-pearl day/night disc features a radiant sun in the first part of the day, which gives way to the moon when night falls. The star-studded sky is elegantly depicted on the white mother-of-pearl dial graced with eight diamonds giving a timeless touch.
ATLANTIC | SearamicAtlantic composes an ode to femininity with its new Searamic. This incredible chic watch with its zircon-studded bezel appears in various guises, distinguished by their elegance enhanced by trendy accents. Its bracelet featuring highly fashionable ceramic inserts sets the perfect finishing touch to this distinctive model that will doubtless appeal to today’s woman.
HORA NOVA AHCI | Collection Vincent Calabrese – RégulusAt the summit of his art, master watchmaker Vincent Calabrese presents the purest rendering ever of a tourbillon regulator: Régulus. A fascinating case in white sapphire contains a movement, proposed in 18K white or yellow gold, whose design and manufacture are entirely the watchmaker’s work. The skilfully orchestrated wheels come alive against a backdrop of absolute transparency, as if to remind us that the essence of watchmaking has always lain with mechanical genius.
CHARRIOL | Colvmbvs
Cintré ConvexeThe delicately restrained and emblematic ColvmbvsTM by Charriol breaks free of the round shape to appear in an elegantly waisted rectangle. Playing on the subtle alchemy between straight and curved lines, it distils an elegance tinged with classism making it a perfect choice for any situation. This delightfully chic model with its mother-of-pearl dial and diamond hour-markers will doubtless appeal to women of today.
RODANIA | Tyara MoonWith its new Tyara Moon watch, Rodania offers its very personal portrayal of time imbued with a blend of poetry and elegance. A starry sky stands out against the mother-of-pearl dial, further graced by generous Roman numerals. The pure lines of this watch embody a subtle harmony between the classicism of traditional watchmaking and a more contemporary touch with a fashion twist. This charming and seductive model will become the faithful companion of refined women looking for the perfect balance between modern living and eternal dream
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BREITLING | Chronomat 44 GMT “Patrouille Suisse 50th Anniversary”1964 saw the birth of the Patrouille Suisse, an aerobatics team composed of professional air force pilots, which established itself from 1995 onwards as one of the rare supersonic jet teams, flying on six F-5E Tiger II hunter planes. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this exceptional squadron, Breitling is dedicating an exclusive version of its famous Chronomet in a dual-time versions. Issued in a 1,000-piece limited numbered series, this authentic wrist instrument for pilots features a caseback engraved with the Patrouille Suisse official 50th anniversary logo, a dial personalised with the squadron logo at 9 o’clock, while the additional hours hand is tipped with the outline of a red F-5E Tiger II.
CHRISTOPHE CLARET | PokerAfter 21 Blackjack and Baccara, Christophe Claret plays a new card in a strong hand of interactive fine timepieces with the Poker watch. The master watchmaker has once again called aficionados’ bluff and put a full pack of 52 cards inside the 45 mm case, so that three players can immerse themselves in real-life games of Texas Hold’em, the most popular variant of poker. As well as the bank, Poker packs in 32,768 combinations: that’s 98,304 combinations for three players. A patented cathedral gong sounds each time the pushers for flop and turn/river are actuated. The casino atmosphere continues on the flipside, with a 3D roulette wheel on the oscillating weight. Each version is proposed as a 20-piece limited series.
DE BETHUNE | DB28 DigitaleFor De Bethune, late eighteenth-century fine watchmaking is an inspiration from which the future can be drawn. The Manufacture delivers its highly contemporary vision of this period’s aesthetic in the new DB28 Digitale, whose hand-guilloché dial is the backdrop for three types of display: spherical for moon phases, digital for jumping hours, and analogue for minutes on a rotating disc. Visual balance is achieved by the patented spherical moon in the centre of the dial. Its two polished hemispheres, one in palladium, the other in flame-blued steel, show the moon’s phases with a precision of one lunar day every 1,112 years. The case, which is crafted from mirror-polished titanium, benefits from a patented system of spring-mounted floating lugs for millimetric adjustment to the wrist and its movements.
LOUIS ERARD | Excellence Regulator Power ReserveLouis Erard presents the masterful Regulator Power Reserve, truly an “Icon of Excellence” that once again demonstrates the watchmaker’s vitality, creativity and expertise. The Regulator Power Reserve is a tribute to the early instruments of precision timekeeping, as well as a contemporary expression of the brand’s virtuoso skill as it draws on a complication that is exclusive to the Le Noirmont watchmaker. A sober white dial showing hours by Roman numerals on an offset subdial at 12 o’clock, small seconds at 6 o’clock, and power reserve at 9 o’clock accentuate the classic sophistication of a richly nuanced collection. This Power Reserve model is proof that Louis Erard takes the most consensual displays to a new level of perfection. Forty millimetres that inspire multiple variations and continue to embody an uncompromising philosophy of fine timepieces at affordable prices.
VAN DER BAUWEDE | Twilight CollectionEstablished in 1890, Van Der Bauwede Genève has forged a reputation as a reference in jewellery and diamonds. The company also excels in watchmaking, where it delights in turning conventions upside-down with dazzling, trailblazing creations. The superbly glamorous and avant-garde Twilight collection is no exception to the rule. The white gold ring boasts a stunning and bold design, captured by a tanzanite weighing 12.95 carats and 198 white diamonds for 2.4 carats. The watch brings to life its own “Twilight” scene in an explosion of black, purple, blue and pink sapphires.
AEROWATCH | Renaissance Fir TreeArchitectural and resolutely modern, the Renaissance Fir Tree goes against the grain of the classic skeleton watch. A contemporary interpretation of Art Nouveau, its mechanism has been sculpted in the style sapin or “fir tree” style that is particular to Switzerland, with roots in the regional and traditional values of the watchmaker’s art. This graceful composition boasts superlative finishing, with hand-chamfering. A vivacious yellow leather strap completes the look to perfection.
TF EST 1968 | T-Mechanic RollerballMade to match the new T-Mechanic Open Side cufflinks, this Rollerball and its vertically-mounted watch mechanism transforms writing into a sight to behold. The art of movement with a sense of fun – two characteristics of the global Swiss brand TF Est. 1968 – take the form of a writing instrument, manufactured with the irreproachable quality of Swiss craftsmanship: reliable, solidly built, and comfortable to hold. Freddy Tschumi, founder of the brand, never tires of scratching the itch of horology and calligraphy fans. The T-Mechanic Rollerball brings more accessible luxury from the Geneva-based firm, brimming with subtle details: a clip system, sporting TF initials and made from 58 parts, attaches unobtrusively to a jacket lapel or shirt pocket; a Schmidt mechanism commands the rollerball pen tip or pencil lead (and takes all types of refill); and a hermetically sealed, highly shock-resistant sapphire crystal encloses the watch mechanism. Served in a TF Est. 1968 box, in three versions: palladium, yellow gold-plated, or pink gold-plated.
ZEITWINKEL | 273°Zeitwinkel expresses its nature through the 273° model and notably through its aesthetic choices, thanks to a clever play on contrasts between rounded and linear shapes, polished surfaces and textured zones that make this timepiece so distinctive. It also reveals its character through its approach to customer relations, since the youthful Saint-Imier-based brand is earning a constantly enhanced reputation for its mechanical ingenuity and its independence, while continuing to focus on direct contacts. The patented large date display at 11 o’clock, the power-reserve indication and the exclusive in-house ZW0103 calibre eloquently express the brand’s expertise. An investment timepiece!
COINWATCH | Zodiac Collection – Year of Horse Watch C153SSVCoinwatch offers a 99-piece limited edition to celebrate the year of the horse, a symbol of hard work, ardour and independence in Chinese astrology. The dial and caseback of the watch are made from specially redesigned Australian 50-cent coins evoking the brand origins. This rare, precious and extremely refined creation heralds a year born under the sign of success.
CHARRIOL | Colvmbvs Grande Date GMTCharriol sets sail for new horizons with this latest timepiece inspired by Christopher Columbus: the Colvmbvs Grande Date GMT. Its generous case, for the first time in steel with a pink gold PVD treatment, makes no secret of its ties with the wide-open seas. The triangles around the caseband allude to the markings on a compass rose, the crown takes the shape of a rigging shackle, and the transparent back is engraved with the intrepid explorer’s profile. Elegant contrasts are assured by the anthracite of the dial which frames a large date and a second time zone.
Grande Date GMT. Its generous case, for the first time in steel with a pink gold PVD treatment, makes no secret of its ties with the wide-open seas. The triangles around the caseband allude to the markings on a compass rose, the crown takes the shape of a rigging shackle, and the transparent back is engraved with the intrepid explorer’s profile. Elegant contrasts are assured by the anthracite of the dial which frames a large date and a second time zone.
RODANIA | Nolan RetrogradeThe classic and timeless new Nolan Retrograde embodies the elegantly conveyed expertise characteristic of Rodania models since 1930. On this model radiating an immediately recognisable style featuring lines imbued with a blend of artistic sensibility and delightful sophistication, the multi-layered dial display a large date at 6 o’clock, along with retrograde days at 12 o’clock. Its aura of chic refinement will appeal to aesthetes looking to take their time in appreciating the finer things in life.
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