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Graff
Diamond MasterGraff Grand Date Dual Time Tourbillon
Graff orchestrates a fascinating encounter between Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie with its new creation: the Diamond MasterGraff Grand Date Dual Time Tourbillon. The result of more than 2,000 hours of development, its mechanical movement associates a flying tourbillon with a dual-time display and a large instantaneous date that jumps at exactly midnight. While the exclusive calibre reveals the beauty of its gear wheels through the sapphire crystal, the case and dial exalt the jewellery-making expertise of the House through a dazzling setting of 329 diamonds totalling 13.7 carats. Set against a backdrop of rose or white gold, the precious stones exercise their timeless powers of fascination and sparkle with radiant fire on a dial also lit up by an emerald at noon, as well as forming the emblematic Graff signature on the dial: an invisibly-set mosaic crafted using an exclusive technique resulting from a full year’s research.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, exclusive Graff 5 calibre, 60-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, flying tourbillon, large instantaneous date, dual time
Case
18K rose or white gold, 43 mm Gold hour-markers
Dial
Entirely paved with diamonds Emerald at 12 o’clock (0.04 ct) Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Black crocodile leather
Oris
Calobra Chronograph Limited Edition II
Oris takes us to the island of Mallorca for the Oris Rallye Clásico, of which it is the title sponsor. For the latest edition of this classic car rally, the brand unveils a chronograph which is inspired by the dashboard instruments of the 1960s and 70s sports cars taking part. Hour and minute counters have been rotated 270° while the mechanism is designed so that hands reset to zero between 8 and 9 o’clock, as on the counter of a stationary car. This new watch also takes its colours from car dashboards. The back is engraved with a “tieknot” representing the hairpin bends in the mountain roads where the race is held. This chronograph is proposed as a 250-piece limited series. The Oris Calobra Day Date Limited Edition II, also a special issue for the 2015 rally, is made as a 1,000-piece limited series.
Movement
Oris 676 automatic calibre on an ETA 7753 base
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, tachymeter
Case
Steel, 44 mm Bi-directional rotating bezel in dark green ceramic with “good grip” rubber around the outside Domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar/330 ft)
CorumGolden Bridge Dragon & Phoenix
Corum has let its creativity run free and orchestrated an encounter between two of the most fascinating creatures in Chinese mythology: the dragon, symbol of life and strength, and the phoenix, bearer of good omens. Joined together by the legendary baguette movement that is exclusive to Corum, these mythical beasts bring the promise of prosperity. Hand-sculpted from gold, they come to life through meticulous engraving; a single piece takes three weeks to complete. This Golden Bridge Dragon & Phoenix is a lesson in mechanical virtuosity too, as revealed by the linear architecture of the CO113 calibre whose vertical axis is prolonged by the crown at 6 o’clock to further highlight its exceptional construction. The movement is enclosed inside the transparency of a tonneau case with crystal, back and sides all in sapphire, so that the eye can embrace both dragon and phoenix in their three dimensions.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, CO113 calibre, 28,800 vib/h, variable-inertia balance, 18K red gold bridges and plate, 40-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
18K pink gold, 34 x 51 mm Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Sapphire back and sides Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar/100 ft)
Dial
Hand-engraved dragon and phoenix in 18K pink gold
Bracelet/strap
Alligator with 18K pink gold buckle
Other versions
18K pink gold case set with 396 VVS, D to G, full-cut diamonds (4.15 cts)
de Grisogono
Instrumento N° Uno Annual Calendar
Inspired by the endless creativity of its founder, Fawaz Gruosi, Haute Horlogerie brand de Grisogono introduces a new aesthetic to its flagship Instrumento collection, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Masculine and original in its design, this annual calendar measures time with natural elegance. The dial adopts a subtle asymmetry to display the calendar indications, with a large date at 12 o’clock and the month at 8 o’clock. Small seconds are shown at 5 o’clock. Instrumento N° Uno Annual Calendar delivers a practical function with infinite sophistication: the date should be corrected just once a year, at the end of February. This beautifully balanced timepiece features a new strap design which integrates seamlessly with the case, ensuring an even more commanding presence on the wrist.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, QA 20-89 calibre, blackened movement, 30 jewels, 28,800 vib/h (4Hz), 42-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, annual calendar (day and month)
Case
18K pink gold Black diamond set in the crown Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar/100 ft)
Dial
Black or old silver Large date at 12 o’clock Month at 8 o’clock Small seconds at 5 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Integrated alligator strap with 18K pink gold triple folding clasp
De Bethune
DB28 GS
Each De Bethune watch places innovation at the centre of the creative process, all the while perpetuating the spirit of the Enlightenment’s great master watchmakers. The new DB28 GS upholds this same philosophy, with four patented inventions inside its calibre. The self-regulating twin barrel delivers six days of power reserve. The balance spring terminal curve, and the annular balance in silicon and white gold, with its lighter weight and maximum inertia, are breakthroughs in watchmaking technology that guarantee the movement’s performance and precision. A triple pare-chute shock-absorber system protects the movement by a titanium bridge mounted on springs. The DB28 GS also stands out for its remarkable wearer comfort, a combination of lightweight titanium, the crown at 12 o’clock, and the patented floating lugs which adapt to suit the thickness and movements of the wrist.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, DB2115 calibre, 28,800 vib/h, self-regulating twin barrel, silicon/white gold balance, balance spring with flat terminal curve, tripe pare-chute system, silicon escape wheel, hand-finished and hand-decorated, 6-day power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, power-reserve indicator
Case
Hand-polished and smoothed grade 5 titanium, 44 mm Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar/330 ft)
Bracelet/strap
Natural rubber
Eterna
Royal KonTiki GMT
A legendary watch and longtime star of the Eterna collections, the KonTiki returns with a brand-new heart. And what a heart! The first of 88 possible variations of the new Calibre 39 by Eterna – a Manufacture movement based on an ultra-rational construction and capable of generating interpretations ranging from a two-hand manually-wound version through to an automatic chronograph. And all that in chronometer-precision quality! Three screws are enough to secure any and all of the modules or sub-assemblies, themselves composed of a limited number of parts. The first variation of this refined mechanism features a dual-time display elegantly staged on a dial by means of a red pointer sweeping around a light-and-dark-shaded ring corresponding to nighttime and daytime hours. The robust and sporty new case of the Royal KonTiki borrows its sandblasted curved grooves from the 1970s models, while proudly sporting a curvaceous case that is unmistakably its own.
Movement
Mechanical automatic Eterna 3945 movement on 39 base calibre, 28 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, Spherodrive ball bearing-mounted spring barrel, 68-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, dual time, day/night indication
Case
Satin-finish and polished steel, 42.30 mm Black PVD-treated crown guard and screws Scratch-resistant anti-glare sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Black Luminescent hands
Bracelet/strap
Black rubber with pin buckle
MercurySky Master ME285
Already renowned for its sport watches, last year Mercury launched a new line of agelessly elegant timepieces. After a highly successful debut, the collection is joined by the ME 285. Proposed in versions for men and for women, with and without diamonds, it displays time with particular refinement thanks to the attention lavished on every detail. The dial, with its delicate guilloché pattern, welcomes generous Roman numerals and a railroad chapter ring for a classic feel. The large date at 6 o’clock together with retrograde days at 12 o’clock give rhythm to the whole. Implicit to this watch is its perfect functionality for everyday wear. The case with its curved lugs is sculpted from steel and proposed in different renditions that will each stand the test of time, thanks to the robustness of the case design.
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date
Case
Steel, two-tone steel or steel with diamonds
Dial
Guilloché silver or black Small seconds and large date at 6 o’clock Retrograde day at 12 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Leather, steel or two-tone steel
GenieGrandor
Grandor by Genie brings a new expression of time that will never go out of style. Inside the smooth contours of a two-tone case beats an automatic movement displaying time’s most fundamental elements for essential daily use: three hands and a date. The brand’s bell logo forms an elegant raised pattern across the gold-coloured dial. The hours are marked by delicate diamonds, together with Roman numerals for a touch of classicism. Extending refinement to the smallest details, Grandor reveals the beauty of its mechanical calibre through a sapphire crystal case back. A steel bracelet in two colours brings the perfect final touch.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, SW200 calibre
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
316L stainless steel Yellow gold-plated bezel Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Sapphire back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar/165 ft)
Dial
Yellow with bell logo 8 applied diamond hour-markers Date window at 3 o’clock Luminescent gold-toned hands
Bracelet/strap
Two-tone 316L steel with yellow gold PVD treatment, folding clasp
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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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