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MANUFACTURE ROYALE
1770 Rose gold
This timepiece, named 1770 after the year Manufacture Royale was established, captures the very essence of the brand. On the one hand, the creative verve of a bold and contemporary design, straight from the imagination of Eric Giroud. On the other, the infinite expertise that comes with the grand tradition of Swiss watchmaking, channelled into a movement that has been developed and built entirely in-house, and whose centrepiece is one of watchmaking’s most compelling complications: the flying tourbillon. As though suspended in its carriage, offset at 7 o’clock, it leaves us free to admire the escapement, complete with a lever and an escape wheel in silicon, the ultimate innovative material to ensure a movement’s precision and performance. Entirely decorated and finished by hand, this same movement is housed inside a pink gold case, itself enlaced by two “brancards” in what is a hallmark of Manufacture Royale. The openworked dial creates multiple levels to offer glimpses of the movement in a technical and contemporary spirit.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, MR03 calibre, flying tourbillon with silicon escape wheel and lever, flat balance spring, screwed balance, chamfered, circular-grained, straight-grained and mirror-polished bridges and plate, all by hand, Côtes de Genève, 208 parts, 19 jewels, 21,600 vib/h, 108-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, power-reserve indicator
Case
18K pink gold, 20 parts, 43 mm
Dial
Openwork, silvered or black gold
Bracelet/strap
Alligator with alligator lining
HYT
Skull Green Eye
The only way to capture the essence of the Skull is to look it straight in the eye. This is the first time that, when you look at the time, time stares right back. Because Skull’s eyes are alive. The right eye becomes gradually darker as the 65 hours of power reserve go by. The left eye conceals a continually rotating seconds dial. An “out of the box” watch if ever there was, Skull dispenses with minutes to fully focus on the liquid hours, the signature of an HYT watch. This fluid travels along a capillary in the form of a skull, and bending the glass into this form was a significant challenge. Also, power had to be calculated to be sufficient to push the liquid around the sharp angles while maintaining precision timekeeping over 12 hours. Nor are these the only developments. The two vertical bellows are in constant motion as their imperceptible expansion and compression drives the liquid through the capillary to make the skull even more alive. 50-piece limited series.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, exclusive HYT calibre, 35 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, hand-chamfered bridges with Côtes de Genève, rhodium-plated bellows, 65-hour power reserve
Functions
Retrograde fluid hours, seconds, power-reserve indicator
Case
Black DLC titanium, 51 mm Black DLC titanium dome at 6 o’clock Sapphire crystal front and back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Unstructured, hours shown by a green fluid
Bracelet/strap
Black alligator, black DLC titanium folding clasp
JEANRICHARD
Terrascope 39 mm
Inspiration comes out of the blue for Jeanrichard, whose iconic Terrascope lends itself to two original iterations in a new 39 mm size. The first opts for the laidback, stylish colour of denim with a structured blue dial and a matching ostrich strap. The second stands out for its blue hour-markers which are suspended above a matt white dial. Diamonds embellish the bezel in steel, a metal echoed in the bracelet. In true Terrascope style, these new versions boast the legendary case which encloses a round opening in a cushion shape, all the while playing on subtle contrasts between a vertical brushed finish and a polished finish. Sporting and elegant, both these watches are devoted to a life lived for adventure, discovery and the urge to always go that little bit further.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, JR60 calibre, 26 jewels, 28,800 vib/h (4 Hz), black oscillating weight with the JR logo, minimum 38-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Stainless steel, polished and vertical brushed finishes, 39 mm Steel bezel or steel set with 54 VVS diamonds (0.8 ct) Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Engraved screw-down back Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Textured blue or matt white Suspended blue hour-markers with luminescent dot Blued steel hands with luminescent coating
Bracelet/strap
Blue ostrich with folding clasp or steel with butterfly clasp
CONCORD
Mariner Lady
The characteristically relaxed atmosphere of a marina. Long evenings spent on the pontoon, a gentle breeze floating in the air. The inspiration for a sophisticated and modern watch for men and women. Its name: Mariner. Unveiled last year, it now welcomes a new version for women that takes elegance and style to a new level. Crafted from steel, it boasts a delicately diamond-set bezel surrounding a mother-of-pearl dial whose gentle sheen captures the mood of a beautiful summer’s evening, overlooking the sea. And yet the eye is irresistibly drawn to the bracelet. Set with an astonishing 200 diamonds, it brings an air of eternity to the wrist. An ode to femininity culminating in 1.053 carats between the bracelet, bezel and dial.
Movement
Quartz, ETA 7 ¾ 956.112 calibre
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Steel, 30 mm Bezel set with 70 diamonds Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Compass rose engraved on the back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
White mother-of-pearl 12 diamond hour-markers Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Steel set with 200 diamonds, folding clasp with pushers
BURBERRY
The Britain S/S15 Runway – The Birds and The Bees
Burberry adds to its watchmaking repertoire a new limited-series collection. Comprising four versions, The Britain S/S15 Runway – The Birds and The Bees is inspired by the hand-painted prints from the Prorsum womenswear show for Spring/Summer 2015. The straps, in damson, daffodil, peacock or dragonfly, are crafted from the same leather worn by the models in the Prorsum show. Each echoes the vibrant patterns of the different runway outfits, in a mesmerising rainbow of colour. As always, design is courtesy of Christopher Bailey, artistic director and CEO of Burberry.
Movement
Quartz, Ronda 783 calibre
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
316L stainless steel, polished and brushed, 34 mm Scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Silver white sunray Hands coated with SuperLuminova
Bracelet/strap
Leather in daffodil yellow, dark damson, peacock green or dragonfly blue with printed motifs. Buckle.
ARTYA
Son of Sound Guitar Race
The independent ArtyA brand rolls out yet another amazing rock-star speed machine with its new Son of Sound Racing model, issued in a 50-piece limited edition. These collector’s watches sport classic racing track colours in shades of red, white and black conveying a hint of 1950s tarmac. Known for watches bearing no resemblance to others on the watchmaking scene, designer Yvan Arpa wanted to express a “Café Racers” world symbolising an era that saw the birth of rock’n’roll. Its adrenalin-pumping new sports an uncompromising design including active pegs to tune the date, time and play with the chronograph. All of which is set to music by a Concepto calibre specially adapted to the Son of Sound Guitar collection and naturally christened Woodstock!
Movement
Mechanical automatic ArtyA-Woodstock calibre by Concept, patented Active Tuning Pegs System (APTS), 28,800 vib/h, skeletonised and personalised rotor, 48-hour power reserve
Functions
Sliding hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date
Case
Black PVD-treated steel, 42 mm in width Functional tuning pegs to adjust the time and control the chronograph functions
Dial
Racing red, black and white
Bracelet/strap
Leather, buckle
N.O.A
N.O.A Evo
For N.O.A, the onward march of time is about far more than just units of measurement. It is an opportunity to draw upon the past, to live the present moment and to look to the future by evolving towards ever more daring and luminous horizons. The brand is an inspired dreamer that constantly innovates in presenting the new face of its Evolution: Evo. The watch takes the signature N.O.A three-dimensional effects to new limits by introducing a ceramic rotating bezel underscoring the architectural two-part case construction. Further enhancing these depths effects, the dial is also composed of several layers, with a lower part rimmed by a minute track and date display, while the inner bezel ring creates a multi-level impression with numerals and hour-markers that appear to be literally bursting out of the watch. At its heart beats an automatic movement that may be admired through the sapphire caseback.
Movement
Mechanical automatic N.O.A. A2824 calibre on an ETA 2824 base movement, 25 jewels
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
316L steel with black PVD treatment, two-part construction, 44 mm Black ceramic rotating bezel Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Sapphire back Water-resistant to 100 metres (100 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Black, twin-layered construction Hands and applied hour-markers enhanced with Superluminova Black inner bezel ring with raised numerals and hour-markers Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Black rubber with personalised buckle
CHARRIOL
St-Tropez
Style
The new St-Tropez Style creation from Charriol has what it takes to spark an instant and deep-felt crush. It single-handedly captures the glamour and sparkle of the famous city on the Côte d’Azur. Not only are the dial and bezel adorned in mother-of-pearl, but this model also adapts to every desire thanks to interchangeable clips and chains. The latter are in turn adorned with white zircons, a gem-set double heart, white freshwater pearls and a wealth of other possibilities expressing exquisite wristworn femininity. The watch also comes with decorative clips that can be easily fitted on the legendary cable bracelet. No less than six different motifs are offered to further convey the mood of the moment. Intensely personal and openly romantic, St-Tropez Style pays tribute to the inexhaustible strength of love, beauty and serenity. It is the ultimate expression of a unique and infinitely Charriol style.
Style creation from Charriol has what it takes to spark an instant and deep-felt crush. It single-handedly captures the glamour and sparkle of the famous city on the Côte d’Azur. Not only are the dial and bezel adorned in mother-of-pearl, but this model also adapts to every desire thanks to interchangeable clips and chains. The latter are in turn adorned with white zircons, a gem-set double heart, white freshwater pearls and a wealth of other possibilities expressing exquisite wristworn femininity. The watch also comes with decorative clips that can be easily fitted on the legendary cable bracelet. No less than six different motifs are offered to further convey the mood of the moment. Intensely personal and openly romantic, St-Tropez Style pays tribute to the inexhaustible strength of love, beauty and serenity. It is the ultimate expression of a unique and infinitely Charriol style.Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
Steel or pink gold-plated steel White mother-of-pearl bezel
Dial
White mother-of-pearl, different variations Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Braided cable with interchangeable “Logo”, “Everlast”, “Ocean Echoes”, “Lovebug”, “Name It Love” and “Disco Heart” clips Interchangeable “Starlet”, “Gorgeous”, “Romeo”, “Double Trouble” and “Sunny Day” chains.
COVER
Cover CoA10 Watchmaker Limited Edition
A hundred years after watchmaker Stadler-Bouché had a building erected on Weissensteinstrasse in Solothurn, Switzerland, Cover pays tribute to its headquarters with a limited-edition timepiece. Like the building itself, this new watch is imbued with a tradition of refined horology. Indeed, shortly after completion, the building was bought by one of Switzerland’s world-renowned schools of watchmaking. This is where generations of prestigious watchmakers learned the skills of their trade, until 2002 when this “Uhrmacherschule” moved into larger premises. Cover bought and fully renovated the building, which in 2003 became its new headquarters. Thanks to this new vocation, watchmaking continues to thrive within these four walls. To celebrate the centennial of such a historically significant building, Cover has chosen an open-heart movement to beat inside this anniversary watch, revealing the art of Swiss watchmaking from the inside. It comes in an embellished wood presentation box, together with a watchmaker’s loupe through which to observe the mechanics of the movement at close quarters. 200-piece limited series.
Movement
Mechanical automatic
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
Stainless steel Sapphire crystal front and back Individual series number Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Black, open to reveal part of the movement
Bracelet/strap
Black leather
GRECO GENEVE
Hexagonal Nut-design LTM-18t
In complete defiance of the adage that “form follows function”, Greco Genève has transformed a truly utilitarian object, the hex nut, into a symbol of modern luxury. Fitting a mechanical movement inside a nut-shaped case, threading included, is nothing short of an exploit, yet the Hexagonal Nut watch is much more than a demonstration of expertise inherited from Swiss watchmaking tradition. The first creation in the Les Temps Modernes collection, it conveys the universal values of one of cinema’s masterpieces: Modern Times. Like the film’s hero, Greco Genève plays around with an icon of the industrialised world, a hex nut, and uses it to propel us into a more optimistic future, where people will be at the heart of industrial aesthetics. Full of humour and totally off-the-wall, this 50-piece limited series shows the hex nut in a new light. Mechanical allusions abound, from the wrench-shaped hands to the silicon strap that resembles the tyre tread of a powerful 4×4.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, ETA 2892 calibre, hand-decorated oscillating weight, 40-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Black DLC grade 5 titanium Sapphire crystal front and back Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Black carbon
Bracelet/strap
Textured silicon with black DLC grade 5 titanium folding clasp
ENICAR
Hyperion CH337 Chronometer
Beneath an elegantly sober exterior, the latest addition to Enicar’s Prestige collection, the Hyperion CH337 Chronometer, reserves a multitude of carefully orchestrated details. Beginning with a chronometer movement that has been certified by the COSC, the foremost reference for precision and reliability. Indeed, each individual calibre must endure a battery of tests over several days, in five positions and at three temperatures. The exterior is just as seductive as the mechanics inside. A delicate pattern of waves flows from the centre of the dial, before making way for a more traditional Clous de Paris motif around the periphery, where mesmerising diamond hour-markers take their position. The case opts for a classic round shape while a bracelet with alternating polished and satin-finish links lends the finishing touch.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, SW 260 calibre, COSC-certified chronometer, 31 jewels, 28,800 vib/h
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
316L stainless steel, 41 mm Sapphire crystal front and back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Silvered 19 diamonds hour-markers Hands coated with SuperLumiNova Small seconds and date window at 6 o’clock
Small seconds and date window at 6 o’clockBracelet/strap
Steel or two-colour steel
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SECULUS
Collection Ambassador
Combining Swiss watchmaking traditions with refined design, the Ambassador Collection embodies the values of quality, reliability and timelessness cherished by the Seculus brand, of which – as implied by its name – the finest ambassador. Equipped with an automatic movement beating at its heart, it celebrates Swiss precision to impart a steady cadence to a vision of time that will find its way through passing eras and appeal to future generations. Fashioned in steel with various types of finishes, its case provides an elegant setting for this fine mechanism, while revealing a surprise on its engraved back. Switzerland’s three most famous mountains – Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger – appear there as symbols if endurance, eternity and perfection, qualities that the Seculus brand expresses through watches that are refined right the way through to the smallest details and destined to become objects of admiration and passion.
Movement
Mechanical automatic ETA 2824 calibre
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Steel, two-tone steel with yellow gold PVD treatment or steel with pink gold PVD treatment, 40 mm Simple or double bezel Sapphire crystal and engraved back Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Steel, two-tone steel with yellow gold PVD treatment or steel with pink gold PVD treatment, 40 mm Simple or double bezel Sapphire crystal and engraved back Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Bracelet/strap
Brown or black leather, steel or two-tone steel with yellow gold PVD treatment, folding clasp
CHOPARD
Happy Sport Medium Automatic Two Tone
In 1993, Caroline Scheufele dreamed up one of the most fascinating jewellery innovations in recent decades. With its famous moving diamonds dancing across the dial, the Happy Sport rapidly established itself as a Chopard icon. It has been interpreted over the years through countless evocative identities, sometimes with humour and consistently with elegance. For its 20th anniversary in 2013, it added a mechanical dimension to its bewitching charm. Chopard now introduces a new two-tone setting for this automatic movement, featuring a case and a bracelet creating extremely refined contrasts between steel and pink gold. Meanwhile, in keeping with the “Happy Sport” spirit, seven diamonds twirl freely across the silver-toned dial
Movement
Mechanical automatic movement, 28,800 vib/h, 25 jewels, bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève motif, 42-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Steel and 18K pink gold, 36 mm Polished 18K pink gold bezel in gem-set and non gem-set versions 18K pink gold crown set with a blue sapphire Sapphire crystal with anti-glare treatment Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Silver-toned, guilloché centre Seven moving diamonds Gilt numerals, hands and hour-markers Date window between 4 and 5 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Steel and 18K pink gold or alligator leather
CARL F. BUCHERER
Patravi ScubaTec
Introduced in 2014, the Patravi ScubaTec returns in a new execution that matches the functional design of a dive watch with the glimmer of pink gold for the case. A focal point of this uniquely seductive timepiece is the blue and black ceramic that circles the bezel. The dial, meanwhile, is finished with a pattern of scales that reflect the light, much like the shimmer on the surface of the waves. The Patravi ScubaTec is, of course, at home underwater where it makes the perfect diving buddy for deep-sea exploration, thanks to its 500-metres water resistance. The chronometer-certified movement tracks time with constant precision and reliability while the helium valve automatically depressurises to prevent damage to the case. The unidirectional rotating bezel guarantees optimal security even if the bezel is accidentally knocked. Luminescent hour-markers remain perfectly legible even in murky underwater conditions. The sturdy rubber strap can be adjusted to wear over a diving suit.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, CFB 1950.1 calibre, COSC-certified chronometer, 38-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
18K pink gold, 44.6 mm 18K pink gold bezel with black and blue ceramic Crown-guard and engraved back in black titanium Automatic helium valve Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Water-resistant to 500 metres (50 bar / 1650 ft)
Dial
Black Luminescent hour-markers and hands
Bracelet/strap
Rubber with diver clasp in 18K pink gold and black titanium
TISSOT
T-Touch Expert Solar
The Tissot T-Touch Expert Solar follows a trail blazed by the first touch-sensitive, solar-powered watch. This new line incorporates even more advanced technology together with innovative details such as the compass rose on the bezel and the Super-LumiNova® arrow on the minute hand so that both time and direction can be easily read, including in the dark. The 20 touch-sensitive functions will unanimously prove their worth on a daily basis, while adventurers will appreciate the new leather strap with Velcro strip and an extension for wearing over climbing gear or to hang the watch from a rucksack when both hands need to be free. Different dial executions, including versions in two colours, guarantee a style to suit all tastes, including an all-over black version with rubber strap.
Movement
Solar-powered quartz with battery charge indicator
Functions
Hours, minutes, perpetual calendar with day and week display, two alarms, dual time, weather with relative and absolute air pressure, altimeter with altitude difference, chronograph with lap times and split times, logbook, compass, timer, regatta countdown, azimuth, back-lighting
Case
Anti-magnetic titanium with black PVD treatment Touch-sensitive, scratch-resistant, anti-reflective sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 10 bars (100 m / 330 ft)
Bracelet/strap
Leather or leather and fabric with pusher-operated butterfly clasp, or rubber or titanium with pusher-operated folding clasp
REVELATION
R07 Legend Magical Watch Dial®
More innovative and masculine than ever, the new R07 Legend Magical Watch Dial® inaugurates the Grand Sport line by Revelation by asserting its distinctive identity codes through an extreme interpretation of the fundamental brand concept: the Revelation System®. A simple 90° turn of the bezel transforms the dial to reveal large date and retrograde day displays. This second face is revealed in an original manner by means of mechanical elements cut out and staged in a graphic and colourful way. The innovative and adrenalin-packed case of the R07 Legend Magical Watch Dial® is designed to associate various materials and structures with high-tech accents. The strap has also evolved so that the edges can be rolled in order to play with the inside materials thus attractively featured along the side. The DNA of Revelation has been carefully preserved, including the special lug with the brand’s emblematic studs.
Movement
Mechanical automatic GD01 calibre, 61 jewels, 28,800 vph, hand-finished oscillating weight, 48-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, large date, retrograde days
Case
Steel and Carbon Hybrid® or black DLC-treated titanium and laminated carbon, 45 mm Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Mechanical Revelation System® dial, black in closed position, transparent with large date and retrograde days in open position. Rhodiumed hands, numerals and hour-markers, green SuperLumiNova
Bracelet/strap
Textured black calfskin with red overstitching or textured caramel, vintage effect Pin buckle in black DLC-treated titanium
SPEAKE-MARIN
Velsheda
Nautically inspired, the Velsheda watch is named after the “J Class” yacht that was built in the 1930s and is still racing today. While the Piccadilly case suggests early marine chronometers, it is the dial that first captures our attention. Featuring a single blued steel hand that extends across its entire diameter, it is the backdrop for the fascinating optical effect of two superimposed topping tool motifs, the Speake-Marin logo, rotating at different speeds. Counter-balanced at one end by a pointer and at the other by an arc, this hand creates a compass aesthetic that is accentuated by the fine, five-minute graduations around the peripheral chapter ring… an invitation to take to the seas.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, Eros calibre, twin barrels, 28,800 vib/h, 35 jewels, Speake-Marin topping tool mystery rotor, hand-finished bridges and rotor, 120-hour power reserve
Functions
Time
Case
Piccadilly case in 5N 18K polished red gold, 42 mm Two crown positions: hand-winding and stop-seconds Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, front and back Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Multi-layered white lacquer with tapered Roman numerals Single polished and blued hand with topping tool central hub Polished and blued steel topping tool central seconds wheel Peripheral chapter ring
Bracelet/strap
Hand-stitched alligator with 5N 18K red gold buckle
VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY
I.N.O.X. Red
Launched to mark Victorinox’s 130th anniversary, I.N.O.X. is a lesson in authenticity, ruggedness, quality, expertise and Swiss design, the values that have forged the reputation of the inventor of the legendary Swiss army knife. All these qualities have been pushed to the furthest limits in the I.N.O.X. watch, which is made to withstand a battery of 130 no-holds-barred tests: a solidity no other watch can equal. These include the ability to withstand a ten-metre drop onto concrete, being driven over by a 64-ton tank, and spending two hours in a washing machine. The watch for extremes, I.N.O.X. is set to grow into a collection in its own right, and so after versions in blue, black and green, it returns in Victorinox’s signature red. Its performance and resistance are unanimously acclaimed, which doesn’t prevent this stylish watch from making an elegant statement on the wrist. I.N.O.X. comes with a removable protective bumper in black synthetic for even greater versatility and a style that adapts to every occasion. Watch available to the public in May 2015 .
Movement
Quartz, Ronda 715 calibre
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, military time
Case
Stainless steel, reinforced, 43 mm Removable black bumper in synthetic material Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with triple anti-reflective coating Water-resistant to 200 metres (20 bar / 660 ft)
Dial
Red Luminescent hour-markers and hands Military time on the inner bezel ring Date window between 4 and 5 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Red rubber
Other versions
Black, khaki green or navy blue dial and strap
CHARRIOL
Gran Celtica SuperSportS
This year, the Gran Celtica SuperSportS automatic chronograph comes in a distinctly dressier version. The originally two-tone domed bezel is now made of polished and sunray satin-finish steel, as is the new bracelet replacing its black rubber strap with its cable motifs. The motorsports inspiration remains clearly visible, backed by the longstanding racetrack experience acquired by skilled driver Philippe Charriol. This racing spirit is expressed through original elements such as the guilloché sunray-brushed silver-toned dial, colourful hour-markers, the turbine-wheel small seconds resembling a racing-car wheel, as well as the black rubber-clad crown. This generously sized 46 mm-diameter chronograph is powered by the ETA Valjoux 775 mechanical movement equipped with a personalised oscilating weight.
SuperSportS automatic chronograph comes in a distinctly dressier version. The originally two-tone domed bezel is now made of polished and sunray satin-finish steel, as is the new bracelet replacing its black rubber strap with its cable motifs. The motorsports inspiration remains clearly visible, backed by the longstanding racetrack experience acquired by skilled driver Philippe Charriol. This racing spirit is expressed through original elements such as the guilloché sunray-brushed silver-toned dial, colourful hour-markers, the turbine-wheel small seconds resembling a racing-car wheel, as well as the black rubber-clad crown. This generously sized 46 mm-diameter chronograph is powered by the ETA Valjoux 775 mechanical movement equipped with a personalised oscilating weight.Movement
Mechanical automatic ETA Valjoux 7750 calibre with personalised oscillating weight
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, chrongoraph
Case
Polished and satin-finish 316L steel, 46 mm Cambered sapphire crystal Transparent back
Dial
Silver-toned with Arabic numerals Plum-coloured SuperLuminova Hour counter at 6 o’clock, minute counter at 12 o’clock and small seconds at 9 o’clock Day-date windows at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Steel with polished satin-finish links, steel folding clasp
VAN DER BAUWEDE
VDB Legend T. Crown – Tourbillon
The new VDB Legend T. Crown – Tourbillon collection stands out from the crowd with its unique design and high-tech mechanics. The steel case is exalted with the flamboyant colour of petroleum blue, Colorado brown or anthracite grey. The bezel has been fashioned around the three complications in this limited series, namely tourbillon, date and power-reserve indicator. The VDB Legend T. Crown – Tourbillon is inspired by the classic 1968 film, The Thomas Crown Affair, and its theme song, The Windmills of Your Mind, as a reflection of the many personalities of a charismatic, thrill-seeking entrepreneur in search of adventure. Van der Bauwede’s flagship VDB Legend Rider reinvents itself as the VDB Legend T. Crown – Tourbillon and delivers an affordable timepiece that stunningly combines a remarkable design with watchmaking expertise.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, VDB 23 tourbillon calibre, 42-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, date, power-reserve indicator
Case
Steel with blue or brown PVD treatment or steel with anthracite grey PVD treatment on the bezel Open back, engraved and numbered Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Blue with pink gold-coloured numerals, brown with red numerals or anthracite grey with black numerals Sunbrushed pattern Raised Roman numerals Tourbillon mounted with the Van der Bauwede crest at 6 o’clock Power-reserve indicator at 10 o’clock Date at 2 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Crocodile coordinating with the dial, folding clasp
CLERC
Hydroscaph H1 Chronometer
A fabulous underwater exploration machine, the Hydroscaph H1 Chronometer is a reference in advanced technology. Ready to tackle the most extreme dives, it represents the ultimate in contemporary watchmaking for sporting exploits. With a full 81 components, its case delivers one of the most complex constructions around and can dive to a depth of 500 metres. It of course benefits from Clerc Genève’s exclusive, patented safety features. A high-tech instrument that never rests on its laurels, the Hydroscaph H1 Chronometer is driven by a COSC-certified chronometer movement, the foremost reference in precision time measurement.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, exclusive Clerc C609 COSC-certified calibre, 21 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, Côtes de Genève on the bridges, blued screws, 42-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Steel, 81 components, 43.8 mm or 48 mm including lateral protections Bezel rotated and locked by the crown Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and transparent back Water-resistant to 500 metres (50 bar / 1650 ft)
Dial
Blue Luminescent hands and 3D hour-markers Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Blue vulcanised rubber with folding clasp
EMILE CHOURIET
Challenger Deep
At a depth of 10,916 metres, the Challenger Deep is the deepest known spot beneath the oceans. On January 23rd 1960, Swiss explorer Jacques Piccard and US Navy Lieutenant Don Walsh reached it for the very first time aboard the Trieste bathyscaphe. In tribute to this spectacular feat, Emile Chouriet has named its first sports watch “Challenger Deep”. This timepiece combining functionality and aesthetic is capable of plunging to a depth of 300 metres. Its SuperLuminova-enhanced hands and hour-markers emit a green light in a dark environment, while its rotating bezel comes in steel or black or blue ceramic. In keeping with the Emile Chouriet design codes, the Challenger Deep watch features double wing-shaped hands accentuating its noble and virile character designed for daily use.
Movement
Mechanical automatic
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Stainless steel, 42 mm Rotating bezel in steel, black ceramic or mosaic blue ceramic Sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 300 metres (30 bar / 990 ft)
Dial
Black, blue or grey Lumienscent hands and hour-markers Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Rubber or stainless steel with folding clasp
MATHEY-TISSOT
Smart 6940PM
In 1886, the first watches to bear the Mathey-Tissot name left the tranquil village of Les Ponts-de-Martel in the Swiss Jura mountains and set out to seduce admirers of finely crafted timepieces around the world. Smart, the latest piece from the Mathey-Tissot ateliers, which are now located in the canton of Ticino, carries on this tradition. The elegant cushion-shaped case with its pink gold-plating exudes classic style tinted with modernity while the dial, in a chocolate-brown hue, eschews excess. The elongated hour-markers add a note of subdued elegance while ensuring time can be read at a glance. The date is shown in a window at 6 o’clock. A leather strap completes the whole while bringing a touch of ultimate refinement to this skilfully composed harmony of gold and chocolate shades.
Movement
Quartz, Ronda 505 h6 calibre
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Pink gold-plated steel, 42 mm Sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Chocolate Pink gold-plated hands and hour-markers Date window at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Chocolate leather
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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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