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June 2015, INDIA – With 43 stores and 6000 varied watch brands, India’s largest chain of luxury watch boutiques, Ethos expands its collection by adding fashion rich, Swiss sophisticated mechanical watches from a legendary brand–Bvlgari, which comes in as a flawless addition.
Bvlgari exhibits a perfect expression of Italian style – daring, contemporary and refine! Ethos offering of Bvlgari will include models from iconic collections like Serpenti, Bvlgari Bvlgari, Octo, Solotempo, Diagono, which will be available at the Ethos Summit store at Palladium Mall, Mumbai. Bvlgari watches for both men and women are in the price range between INR 1, 75,000 to 12,12,000.
Speaking on the occasion of the brand coming on board, Mr. Yashovardhan Saboo, CEO – Ethos Watch Boutiques said – “This year has had an exciting start for us. Apart from the many initiatives that we are making to bring forth the best from the world of luxury watches to our customers, we are pleased to announce the arrival of Bvlgari – one of the World’s legendary brands at Ethos Watch Boutiques. We are sure that the innovative collection of iconic time pieces we have in store from Bvlgari will be much appreciated by our customers.”
Ethos supports its customers in making the perfect choice, while protecting them from common malpractices such as smuggled, fake and refurbished watches. Bvlgari watch creations symbolize the passion and highest standards of watch making. This combination of the celebrated retail strength of Ethos and the pioneering spirit of Bvlgari watches, make an excellent collaboration to watch out for.
About Ethos
Founded in 2003 with its two retail brands Ethos Swiss Watch Studios and Ethos Summit – Luxury Watch Boutiques, Ethos is currently 45 stores strong in India. Spread across 13 cities, Ethos brings an international standard experience in watch buying to its customers.
The brand’s website www.ethoswatches.com has become Asia’s largest online luxury watch platform. With over 6,000 watches from 50 premium brands, the website attracts upwards of 600,000 visitors per month. Ethoswatches.com is the first of its kind to offer visitors a comprehensive buying experience through various niche services including a highly specialized team of luxury watch consultants and The Watch Guide – an in house digital magazine that curates relevant and exclusive content for watch enthusiasts. In addition to this, the website provides benefits like EMI, watch insurance and after sales service to its customers.
The Ethos watch boutiques sell brands such as Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Chopard, Carl F Bucherer, Cartier, and others in the luxury space. In the premium segment, they offer Tag Heuer, Longines, Tissot, Rado, and Seiko, to name a few. In the fashion segment, the brands available include Guess, CK, and Armani.
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BREITLING
Transocean Chronograph 1915
At a time when chronographs had just a single pushpiece in the crown, in 1915 Breitling invented the first independent pushpiece at 2 o’clock, which ensured a better separation of functions and adapted more naturally to the user’s hand. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this milestone invention that would change the face of the modern chronograph, Breitling introduces the Transocean Chronograph in a 1,915-piece limited series, equipped with a new manufacture monopusher movement featuring a double column-wheel system (patent pending), a transparent sapphire crystal back and a vintage-inspired dial. The steel case incorporates the famous 1915 pushpiece in a redesigned, elongated, smoothly integrated form that further enhances its functionality. Truly a collector’s item, complete with official COSC chronometer certification, that will delight the chronograph’s innumerable fans.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, Manufacture Breitling B14 calibre, COSC-certified chronometer, “100e anniversaire 1915 – 2015” engraved inscription, 33 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, minimum 70-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, ¼-second monopusher chronograph, 30-minute totaliser, date
Case
Steel, 43 mm Convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Sapphire back Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Mercury Silver Luminescent numerals Historical Breitling signature
Bracelet/strap
Leather, crocodile or Ocean Classic steel mesh
FRANC VILA
Inaccessible Tourbillon Répétition Minute
This flying tourbillon combined with a minute repeater is distinguished by characteristics that are unique in their kind – starting with the choice of platinum for the case and bezel. While admittedly very prestigious, this material is rarely used in this type of watch, since its density is considered not ideal for propagating sound. Small matter. His background in chemistry together with knowledge acquired over the past years enabled Franc Vila to solve the problem by combining alloys of varying density, both in making the case and the parts relating to the sound diffusion. Another original innovation is to have the minute repeater wound not by the traditional slidepiece, but instead by rotating the bezel. Each timepiece is unique.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound FV No3 calibre, 315 parts, 29 jewels, 21,600 vib/h, flying tourbillon with minute repeater, up to 90-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, minute repeater
Case
Platinum, circular bezel, “Esprit unique” ellipse shape Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, front and back Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Crocodile leather, crocodile lining, buckle
CHOPARD
L.U.C Qualité Fleurier
The Fleurier Quality Foundation is one of the most demanding watch certifications. It combines the COSC, Chronofiable and Fleuritest trials. Chopard presents a new timepiece bearing the prestigious label. Entirely developed, crafted and assembled in Fleurier, the brand-new L.U.C Qualité Fleurier chronometer perfectly embodies the Chopard vision of Haute Horlogerie perfection. The brand is indeed the one that has had the most watches certified by the Fleurier Quality Foundation since the creation of the much-coveted label, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2014. Completely independent and open to all watch brands, not only does it certify the precision, reliability, durability and perfection of the aesthetic finishes on the movement, but also the excellence of the watch as a whole. It also testifies that the entire timepiece, including all movement and exterior components, was indeed manufactured in Switzerland.
Movement
Mechanical automatic L.U.C 96.09-L calibre, COSC-certified chronometer, Fleurier Quality Foundation certified, two superimposed barrels according to L.U.C “Twin” technology, 29 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, 65-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
18K pink gold, 39 mm Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Sunray satin-finish ruthenium Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Hand-sewn black alligator leather with brown alligator leather lining 18K pink gold buckle
TAG HEUER
Carrera Calibre 18 Chronograph
To create its new Carrera Calibre 18 Chronograph, TAG Heuer has drawn inspiration from a true icon: the first chronograph specially designed for racing drivers that Jack Heuer made in the 1960s. It’s all there: the original Panda effect with two anthracite counters standing out against a silver-toned dial; robustness together with tried and trusted functionality, and even the historical Heuer logo. Topped by spherical sapphire crystal inspired by the original model, this vintage-touch automatic chronograph is also equipped with a telemetric scale on its inner bezel ring. This function was formerly used by the military to measure their distance from artillery fire based on the speed of sound. Modern-day adventurers notably use it to see how far they are from a storm. The kind of adventurers who can perfectly identify with the Carrera collection, whose Spanish name means “top-level competition”.
Movement
Mechanical automatic TAG Heuer chronograph calibre 18
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, telemetric scale
Case
Polished steel, 39 mm Spherical scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides Scratch-resistant sapphire back Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar /330 ft)
Dial
Opaline silver Snailed anthracite counters, minutes at 9 o’clock, small seconds at 3 o’clock Original Heuer logo Telemetric scale on the inner bezel ring Luminescent hands
Bracelet/strap
Perforated black leather with folding clasp
OKLETEY
Merry Go Round
A new name in watchmaking, Okletey makes an impressive debut with Merry Go Round, an aesthetically pleasing flying tourbillon in a watch that uses forms, materials and nuances to great effect. The rectangular steel case with black PVD treatment encloses a silver dial, composed of a central circle with an original guilloché motif, itself surrounded by a skeletonised “spider’s web” structure. The tourbillon, which takes pride of place at 6 o’clock, completes the tableau. Sharing the dial is a power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock and, at 11 o’clock, an opening that reveals the differential.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, 1-minute flying tourbillon, 27 jewels, 21,600 vib/h, up to 100-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, power-reserve indicator
Case
316L stainless steel, black PVD, 48 mm Sapphire crystal front and back Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Silver Tourbillon at 6 o’clock, power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock, differential at 11 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Black rubber with exclusive Okletey buckle
CHAMPS ELYSEES
Estelle
A new name in Swiss fine watchmaking, Champs Elysées, based in Neuchâtel, proposes delicately crafted, beautifully gem-set timepieces. Its Estelle watch takes inspiration from the world-famous Place de l’Etoile in Paris, giving the Champs Elysées name its full resonance. With its pavé dial, diamond-set bezel and yet more diamonds set on its case, Estelle comes draped in a total of 2.9 carats, composed exclusively of stones graded D and E for colour (with a very small proportion of F). This timepiece lends itself to every occasion and every wardrobe, and confers sophisticated, contemporary elegance on its wearer. Through precious materials such as 18K pink gold and white mother-of-pearl, together with an automatic movement, Estelle combines the signatures of traditional watchmaking with the refinement of jewellery, developed with Swiss-Made expertise. What else could one expect when the world’s most prestigious avenue meets the birthplace of fine watchmaking.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, CE 6024 SOPROD calibre, 21,600 vib/h, Côtes de Genève, blued screws, 38-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
18K pink gold with diamonds, 36 mm Anti-reflective sapphire crystal 18K pink gold crown with diamonds Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
White mother-of-pearl Diamond-paved centre, 8 baguette diamond hour-markers, one closed-set diamond at 6 o’clock 18K pink gold Roman numerals at 3, 9 and 12 o’clock 18K pink gold skeletonised feuille hour and minute hands
Bracelet/strap
Purple alligator, 18K pink gold buckle with diamonds
MOVADO
Museum® Classic
While the history of Movado is brimming with milestone events, including more than 100 patents registered and over 200 international prizes won since its founding in 1881, the year 1947 was a momentous date in the evolution of the brand and indeed of design as a whole. Based on the principle that time measurement is first and foremost linked to the Earth’s rotation around the sun before being a mathematical division, artist Nathan George Horwitt drew an entirely numeral-free dial bearing only a 12 o’clock dot symbolising the sun at its zenith. Acclaimed for the purity of its design, this model went down in history as the Movado Museum® Watch. The brand now presents its new Museum® Classic model. While it retains the original artistic simplicity of the dial with its famous dot at 12 o’clock, this variation is enriched with subtle aesthetic details orchestrated in a remarkably understated way. The tone-on-tone details endow the black lacquered dial with a subtle sense of depth, while the lugs prolong the flowing lines of the steel case and a black calfskin strap sets the perfect finishing touch.
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Round, polished stainless steel, 40 mm Elongated lugs Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Black lacquered Concave silver-toned dot at 12 o’clock Rhodiumed dauphine hands
Bracelet/strap
Black calfskin with polished steel pin buckle
ARTYA
Son of Gears Shams
Skeletonisation is a difficult art when it comes to watchmaking. Whether modern or classic, the architecture of the movement thus pared down to essentials must be aesthetically pleasing and not impede reading the time. Artya successfully ventures into this field with this collection named “Shams”, the Arabic word for the sun. It is easy to see why when examining the original cut-out of this hand-wound movement. While the shape remains the same for the three variations of this collection (each issued in a 99-piece limited edition), they appear clothed in original exteriors according to the various PVD treatments applied. The steel case/black movement is accompanied by a version with steel case and 100% gold-toned movement, along with another with a steel case and steel movement. This variety will appeal to both men and women across all generations.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, up to 52-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Polished 316L stainless steel, 44 mm Sapphire crystal and back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar /165 ft)
Dial
5N pink gold-plated or rhodiumed hands
Bracelet/strap
Black leather
WENGER
Urban Metropolitan
Wenger presents its new Urban Metropolitan line. A minimalist design ensures an air of refinement, a gunmetal-finish case lends a trendy touch and a suede-look light brown genuine leather strap gives it a metropolitan look: this watch has everything it takes to make a perfect daily companion. Featuring a perfectly legible dial with four large numerals and hour-markers standing out clearly against a black sunray brushed dial, it forcefully asserts its personality and beats to the rhythm of a Swiss Made quartz movement.
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
PVD gunmetal-finish steel, 41 mm Sapphire coated crystal Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar /330 ft)
Dial
Sunray brushed Date window between 4 and 5 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Light brown genuine leather suede-look strap with pin buckle
DWISS
Jet Setter Sport
New kid on the block Dwiss has already made a name with its inventive designs. Jet Setter Sport, the latest creation from the young brand, now introduces a new set of design codes. The patented construction of the titanium case matches complexity with innovation, by means of open lugs that create totally transformed perspectives. The bezel, meanwhile, integrates dynamic black rubber inserts. Furiously modern, the Jet Setter Sport makes a powerful statement, further accentuated by the black dial that makes legibility its prime concern with hour-markers in red and white. This resolutely sports-styled watch is driven by an automatic movement that tracks time with eminently Swiss precision.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, ETA 2824-2 calibre
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Titanium Bezel with black rubber inserts Screw-lock crown Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Water-resistant to 200 metres (20 bar / 660 ft)
Dial
Black Red and white hour-markers Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Leather or black rubber
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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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CHOPARD | L.U.C 1937 ClassicFor Chopard’s 150th anniversary in 2010, the Manufacture introduced a limited edition of the L.U.C 1937 model, a mechanical tribute to the horological heritage of the House. This timepiece firmly anchored in the tradition of classic, timeless watches, now returns in an 18K rose gold version with a satin-brushed silver-tone dial. At the heart of the case that has been subtly redesigned and refined while remaining true to the original spirit, beats the Chopard Manufacture L.U.C 01.01-L calibre, a high-performing mechanical gem chronometer-certified by the COSC.
REVELATION | R04 Tourbillon Magical Watch Dial®Rarely has a brand so fully lived up to its name. A single concept underlies each Revelation watch: that of a dial that reveals all or casts a veil of mystery. The wearer decides. Thanks to its patented Magical Watch Dial®, the R04 Tourbillon transforms a black dial into a translucent dial simply by rotating the bezel, inviting the watch to display its two distinct personalities: a traditional or a skeleton configuration. When the secret is revealed, the spectacular Tourbillon Manège® movement dominates the centre of the dial, pivoting on the central axis of this imposing, 45 mm timepiece. Discreetly subdued or strikingly avant-garde, this authentic creation is also available with a flyback chronograph movement.
ULYSSE NARDIN | Dual Time ManufactureThe Dual Time Manufacture set a milestone in contemporary watchmaking when launched, as the first watch whose second time zone could be adjusted both forwards and backwards. Now this legendary timepiece returns with an automatic movement that is designed and produced entirely in-house: the UN-334 calibre. Featuring a large date, which can also be adjusted in both directions, it comes equipped with a silicon escapement, the height of watchmaking technology and something very few brands master. Offering exceptional precision, the Dual Time Manufacture also stands out for its simplicity of use and legible display. While home time is measured over 24 hours in a window at 9 o’clock, the hour hand can be moved forwards or back to align with local time, without having to take the watch off or interrupt its smooth running. In a final flourish, the date automatically synchronises with adjustments in either direction.
FENDI TIMEPIECES | Crazy CaratsIn its Italian workshops, Fendi takes fur towards peaks that have not been explored for almost a century. Bearing testimony to this longstanding tradition, the new Crazy Carats watch is fitted with a precious strap in two-tone mink, while the watch itself features a number of sparkling surprises. A turn of the crown reveals three different types of gemstones according to the mood of the moment. White diamonds or blue or pink sapphires alternately light up this luxurious composition, underscored by fascinating gemsetting on the bezel. The mysterious and enchanting Crazy Carats comes in four different versions, each available in a 50-piece limited series.
ENICAR | Versailles CH325 ChronometerInspired by the gardens at the renowned French château, the Versailles watch will work its magic on those with an eye for refinement and beauty. On this jewel of sophistication, each element is composed with exquisite art. The centre of the dial is adorned with a delicate motif while ten sparkling diamonds denote the hours around its circumference. The bezel, which is crafted from 18K rose gold, cradles the 96 diamonds that illuminate the whole, interspersed with eight other precious stones to create a fascinating effect. Precious and unique in each of its facets, the Versailles watch is brought to life by a COSC-certified automatic chronometer movement. An interchangeable bracelet adapts to different moods, with two-tone 18K rose gold / 316 L steel or leather.
GENIE | GrandorSince 1919, Genie has swathed time in the most elegant simplicity. Its new collection is no exception to this rule. Framed by the clean lines of a two-tone case, the dial displays nothing but time’s essential components, with three hands and a date set against a sober backdrop interpreting the brand’s bell logo. Eight white diamond hour-markers stand out against this radiant yellow composition to echo the Roman numerals that bring an air of timeless classicism. Beating inside this opus is a mechanical automatic movement which reveals the delicacy of its gears beneath a sapphire crystal back.
RONDA | xtratech Z60 – new 13¼‘‘‘ chronographRonda xtratech was market launched as a new product line in 2013. The quartz movement presented at Baselworld is known as Z60. It is the first-ever Ronda 13¼’’’ size calibre with chrono function. Aside from the centre second stop and the 30-minute counter, the popular 3-6-9 look features a day indicator, a date and a small seconds. With the xtratech the name says it all: a Swiss Made movement offering everything a chronograph needs. Not a feature more and not a feature less. The ideal product for watches in the fashion range, where demand runs high for useful functions at attractive prices. With the new diameter of 30.00 mm, Ronda now has on offer four chronograph sizes in its range: Startech 3500 series with 10½ x 11½‘‘‘ and Startech 5000 with 12½‘‘‘. And, last but not least, the Mastertech 8000 series with 15’’’ and the new xtratech Z60 with 13¼‘‘‘.
N.O.A | Steel SkellN.O.A. exposes the mechanics of time by revealing the beating heart of its latest creation, Skell. This automatic calibre with its highly architectural skeleton-working features colourful elements that further highlight the three-dimensional N.O.A signature. A wealth of subtle depth and transparency effects ensure that nothing is hidden and that each second becomes truly unique.
ATLANTIC | Worldmaster 1888 LussoThe new Worldmaster 1888 with its classic lines offers an extremely elegant composition playing on cleverly orchestrated contrasts between steel and numerous (PVD-coated) pink gold accents. Issued in an 188-piece limited series, a nod to the founding year of the watchmaking House, this chronograph will appeal to fans of timepieces capable of making their way through the years while maintaining a resolutely on-trend touch.
WENGER | Urban Classic ChronoEqually at home in the city as in sports activities, the Urban Classic Chrono by Wenger is distingusiehd by remarkable performances powered by a quartz movement. Appearing on an extremely elegant guilloché dial, counters mark off the timed minutes, along with small seconds and days, while the central chronograph sweep-seconds hand provides an accurate measurement of short times. Water-resistant to 100 metres, this model also displays the date and comes in five different executions.
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SPEAKE-MARIN | Spirit SeafireHaving made minute repeaters, perpetual calendars, tourbillons and other horological sleights of hand, the most British of Swiss watchmakers presents his first chronograph, Spirit Seafire, a name inspired by another first: the Supermarine Seafire which was the British Royal Navy’s first carrier-based airplane. Remarkably distinctive, this masterful composition is set in a new Piccadilly case in titanium. Superbly staged against a mat black dial, the three-dimensional indications feature white Super-LumiNova applications which glow green in the dark for excellent legibility. Roman numerals on the hour counter at 6 o’clock are a rarely-seen detail. Small seconds at 9 o’clock take the form of Speake-Marin’s signature “topping tool” logo.
CHOPARD | Happy Sport Medium AutomaticA chic and whimsical icon with its diamonds moving freely around the dial, the Happy Sport line created by Caroline Scheufele celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2013. To mark this event, Chopard unveiled the new Happy Sport Medium Automatic. The mesmerising charm of the famous moving diamonds, one of the most fascinating jewellery innovations in recent decades, is thus further enhanced by an unprecedented mechanical dimension. On the dial side, an elegant guilloché motif provides an ideal playground for the playful diamonds, while the sapphire caseback affords a chance to admire the finely decorated automatic movement graced with straight Côtes de Genève.
ORIS | Oris Artix Pointer MoonDriven by a powerful spirit of innovation, Oris adds a new model to its Artix collection: the Artix Pointer Moon. At its heart beats the 761 calibre developed in-house on a Sellita base movement. Its secret lies in the fact that it drives, in addition to the date, a moon-phase display indicated not on a classic counter but instead by a hand pointing to the various cycles on the inner bezel ring. The hand moves forward every 12 hours, thus keeping remarkably accurate track of the positions of the earth’s satellite, unlike more traditional “romantic” moon-phase displays. The Artix Pointer Moon distils an aura of refined elegance underscored by a specially redesigned dial featuring subtle plays on the structure of its two discs. To ensure perfect readability by moonlight, the hands and hour-markers are naturally luminescent.
ETERNA | 1948In 1948, Eterna unveiled a groundbreaking invention in the technology of automatic movements, with a ball-bearing mounted rotor. By facilitating the rotation of the oscillating weight or rotor around its axis, this revolutionary innovation reduced wear on crucial parts, and in doing so increased the lifespan of the movement. The year 1948 will remain forever engraved in the history of the mechanical watch; Eterna even adopted these five ball bearings as its logo. The company now returns to this iconic timepiece in the new 1948 watch, which is of course equipped with the same ball-bearing system as the original, and reprises the famous curved lugs.
BALL WATCH | Fireman Storm Chaser ProA professional tool watch tailored to satisfy the demands of storm chasers, the most eminent specialist being Ball Watch’s ambassador, Dr Joshua Wurman, the Fireman Storm Chaser Pro combines the high-performance services of a chronograph and a telemeter. To determine the distance between an observer and the point of lightning impact, the user starts the chrono as soon as lightning is seen and stops it when thunder is heard. The seconds hand then shows the distance, in kilometres, on the telemetric scale. Like all Ball watches, luminosity and legibility are central to the Fireman Storm Chaser Pro, whose hour-markers and hands are fitted with luminescent micro-tubes containing H3 gas. This technology has no need for an external source of light or energy, and is up to 100 times more effective than conventional luminescent coatings.
ANDERSEN GENEVE | Grande Jour & Nuit Edition 2014Andersen Genève returns to an exceptional watch, imagined in 2000, in response to demand from collectors and admirers of rare mechanisms that bring to life equally rare displays. For this new Grande Jour & Nuit, indications have been transferred, highly legibly, on the dial with daytime hours (6am to 6pm) and night-time hours (6pm to 6am), in addition to a small minutes dial. The long tip of the central hand points to daytime hours while the shorter end indicates night-time hours. It jumps when the small minute hand has made one complete revolution of the dial. Production of the Frédéric Piguet movement having ceased, Andersen Genève proposes a limited series of 50 watches – 30 in red gold and 20 in white gold – each equipped with this now rare mechanism.
MILUS | Zetios ChronographElegance and performance. Sophistication and robustness. Poetry and precision. Opposites attract and combine in style to produce the Zetios Chronograph, the ultimate sport-chic watch. Milus delivers its rendition of a classic chrono in the form of a truly unique design. Straight lugs offer an elegant contrast to the rounded case, while the carbon dial welcomes a generous large date above the counters. The delicately fluted crown ensures remarkable ease of use, as well as being secured against knocks by the subtly cambered lateral protections.
ALTANUS GENEVE | SculptureGeneva brand Altanus celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, and commemorates this unique occasion with a limited-edition collection of one hundred pieces, which it has named Sculpture. Its heart beats to a delicately skeletonised hand-winding movement, with contemporary accents introduced into this mechanical lace. Lifted by the transparency played out both on the dial side and by the sapphire back, this architectural composition invites us to contemplate its intricate mechanism, the legacy of one hundred years of watchmaking tradition, by Altanus. Stylish with captivating clean lines, the Sculpture watch comes in three versions: steel, steel with pink gold PVD treatment, or steel with anthracite PVD treatment.
N.O.A | SkandarBuoyed up by vigorous lines and an energetic style, the new Skandar collection captures the essence of modern-day heroes to distil a unique vision of time. Its powerful colour plays accentuate the iconic three-dimensional N.O.A design, while the powerful architecture of the case suggests the undeniable force exuded by these models.
ANONIMO | Militare Dual TimeDesigned for inveterate travellers, the Miltare Dual Time simultaneously displays local and home times, as well as the corresponding date. To keep track of these different times, it is equipped with two separate mechanical automatic movements setting the pace for a uniquely sophisticated, masculine and stylish watch.
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]]>A platinum necklace by Chopard is expected to be featured in the upcoming film “Diana”, starring Naomi Watts. The film opens in September.
Necklace description: Platinum necklace featuring 78 carats of fancy-cut white diamonds.
Platinum is a popular setting because it maximizes the brilliance of diamonds and colored gemstones.
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]]>Over the next few days, the entire watch and jewellery industry will be concentrated on Basel. World-famous watch and jewellery brands, including Rolex, Omega, Chopard, Patek Philippe, Hermès, Chanel and Dior are showcasing their new collections and innovations. And, at the same time, dealers in stones and pearls and also representatives of the machine and supplier industry will be presenting their products and innovations. BRILLIANCE MEETS sums up what can be experienced here: never before have so many creative minds worked on BASELWORLD and come up with such an inspired diversity. More than 100,000 professional visitors and more than 3,500 journalists are expected up to May 2.
And, here’s what on offer:
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