Let yourself be spellbound

Fascinating, disconcerting and astounding, Corum presents a dark and exciting Bubble. This new addition to the impressive Bubble collection is the result of a partnership between the Canadian photographer Matt Barnes and the Swiss master watchmaker.

Matt Barnes lives in a pop-inspired world that combines old school with the latest trends. With his head in the clouds but his feet on the ground, the born dreamer took this brilliant photograph of a voodoo figure, which showcases the talented photographer’s keen eye.

Bringing nuances to the dark tones of the dial and its relief, the titanium case and vulcanised rubber strap also feature dark and mysterious colours. The ever more original Bubble reveals a watch without numerals that hides its hands inside the dial, heightening the mystery radiating from the model.

In keeping with its innovative direction, Corum is presenting a Bubble in an all-new Big format so as to better showcase the works held tenderly captive by the famous sapphire dome and to give the whole piece a marvellously bubble-like effect.

BUBBLE BIG MAGICAL MATT BARNES

L390/03340 – 390.101.95/0371 VO01

BRACELET

Material:                Vulcanized rubber

Colours:                 Black

Interhorn/Buckle:   26.5/22 mm

Buckle type:          Tongue buckle

Buckle material:    Stainless steel

Buckle distinctive

features:                Black PVD treatment

WATCH

Watch Name:        BUBBLE BIG BUBBLE MAGICAL MATT BARNES

MOVEMENT

Movement number:        CO 390

Winding system:              Automatic

Functions:                        Hour & Minute

Power reserve:                 65 hours

Frequency:                      4 Hz, 28’800 vph

Dimension:                       13 1/4”’

Rubies:                             30

Movement finishes:         Côtes de Genève finishing

DIAL

Colours:                           Black

Material:                          Brass

CASE

Shape:                             Round

Dimension:                       52 mm

Thickness:                         20.20 mm

Case material:                 Titanium grade 5 with black PVD treatment

Crown material:              Titanium grade 5 with black PVD treatment

Crystal:                            Domed sapphire crystal with anti reflective treatment

Back type:                       Screwed in open back cover in titanium grade 5 with glare proof sapphire crystal

Water-resistance:            100 meters / 10 ATM

HANDS

Hour and minute:            Circle • White

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With all sails set, the new Admiral collection is afloat on a feminine ocean of colour this summer. With 22 possible combinations in total, summer is sure to be a colourful, lively and funky affair

These timepieces are as elaborate as they are varied, characterised by nautical flags and causing a stir this year with a sensational colour palette of dark blue, light blue, white and black. The dials and straps are also interchangeable for mixing and matching…

Men and women wanting to equip themselves for negotiating the warm and sunny summer season will be spoilt for choice.

Continuing its innovative range oriented around variety this season, the watch brand is offering the maritime collection in three different case widths: 32, 38 and 42 mm. In addition to the exciting diversity of colours, the Admirals have all the qualities required to capture people’s hearts in a dazzlingly colourful summer setting.

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With all sails set, the new Admiral collection is afloat on a feminine ocean of colour this summer. With 22 possible combinations in total, summer is sure to be a colourful, lively and funky affair

These timepieces are as elaborate as they are varied, characterised by nautical flags and causing a stir this year with a sensational colour palette of dark blue, light blue, white and black. The dials and straps are also interchangeable for mixing and matching…

Men and women wanting to equip themselves for negotiating the warm and sunny summer season will be spoilt for choice.

Continuing its innovative range oriented around variety this season, the watch brand is offering the maritime collection in three different case widths: 32, 38 and 42 mm. In addition to the exciting diversity of colours, the Admirals have all the qualities required to capture people’s hearts in a dazzlingly colourful summer setting.

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Announces exclusive partnership with Ethos Watch Boutiques

New Delhi, 16^th December 2016: Mr. Jacques-Alain Vuille – Global VP and Member of the Board, Corum, unveiled the new collection available in India, including the new generation of the iconic Admiral’s Cup Legend 42. He also announced the expansion of the brand’s distributor network exclusively with Ethos Watch Boutiques in India. The strategic partnership will enhance the availability of the brand to 16 Ethos boutiques across 10 cities within the next three years. Corum relies on its already favourable image in India as a fine Swiss watch manufacturer since 1955, and is attractively priced starting at INR 136,000.

During the launch of the exclusive timepieces, showing a deeper commitment to the Indian market, Mr. Jacques-Alain Vuille – Global VP and Member of the Board, said, “We are happy to launch our new collection and increase our presence in India which has become an important emerging market globally. We have exclusively partnered with Ethos Watch Boutiques due to their reach and trust among the customers. They are undoubtedly the right partners for us to enhance our presence and preference among our Indian patrons.”

Corum has made creativity and daring it’s guiding principles. The Brand is continuing along the path mapped out by its founders and remains truer than ever to the iconic collections responsible for its identity and reputation, while enhancing them with a touch of modernity that combines innovation and cutting-edge technology. The collections which will be available in India in association with Ethos include: the Admiral’s Cup collection, the Bridges collection, the Heritage and the Bubble collections.

“We are honored and delighted to have these bespoke time pieces by Corum exclusively at our boutiques across India. Each exquisite timepiece is beautifully created and is sure to garner interest from watch enthusiasts and luxury connoisseurs alike. We look forward to a great and long term partnership with them.” says Yashovardhan Saboo, CEO of Ethos Watch Boutiques.

Corum is praised for their quality and technical excellence and are known for their signature limited and special edition time pieces each year.

About the Admiral’s Cup Legend 42

Stylish new vessels are joining the fleet of Corum’s emblematic Admiral collection. These steel-built models of virile elegance fly their colourful nautical flags against a blue, white or black background. With their immediately recognizable twelve-sided bezel, the newcomers to the Admiral Legend 42 flotilla display their multi-coloured insignia in a range of maritime tones. The 42-mm twelve-sided case in steel or steel and rose gold sets a course for elegance, with a blue or white dial on the automatic version, blue or black on the chronograph, and broad luminescent hands sweeping over it. In 1960, Corum’s Admiral line dropped anchor in a sea of technical and aesthetic refinement. The flagship of the House, this contemporary collection with the iconic distinguishing features that mark its sporty appearance, reflects Corum’s passion for the sea. Four new representatives – automatic and chronograph versions – have now come aboard this legendary ship.

Cruising off the seaboard of elegance, the two Admiral Legend 42 models fly the flags of their indexes against a white or ultramarine mainsail. The back of the steel case, which is water-resistant to 50 metres, gives a view of the automatic movement with its engraved rotor. Oscillating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of 42 hours, the functions of the calibre CO 395 comprise hour, minute, small second and date display.

About Corum

Praised for the aesthetic quality and technical excellence of its models, Corum is proud to perpetuate the values and expertise of fine watchmaking while continuing to look towards the future by creating the watches of tomorrow, today. Founded in 1955 in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland), Corum has made creativity and daring its guiding principles. The Brand is continuing along the path mapped out by its founders and remains truer than ever to the iconic collections responsible for its identity and reputation, while enhancing them with a touch of modernity that combines innovation and cutting-edge technology.

The Admiral range has been sailing the seas for more than 50 years, while the Bridges line has brought light to the watchmaking world for 35 years. Several models in the Heritage collection, such as the 20 Dollars Coin Watch, have left an enduring mark on watchmaking. Meanwhile, the watchwords of the Bubble range are modernity and creativity – when Fine Watchmaking becomes legendary.

About Ethos

Founded in 2003, with its two retail brands Ethos and Ethos Summit, Ethos is currently 42 stores strong in India. Present 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 7,500 watches from over 60 premium and luxury 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 through its dedicated service facilities across India.

Ethos Watch Boutiques houses 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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Stylish new vessels are joining the fleet of Corum’s emblematic Admiral collection. These steel-built models of virile elegance fly their colourful nautical flags against a blue, white or black background.

With their immediately recognizable twelve-sided bezel, the newcomers to the Admiral Legend 42 flotilla display their multicoloured insignia in a range of maritime tones. The 42-mm twelve-sided case in steel or steel and rose gold sets a course for elegance, with a blue or white dial on the automatic version, blue or black on the chronograph, and broad luminescent hands sweeping over it.

In 1960, Corum’s Admiral line dropped anchor in a sea of technical and aesthetic refinement. The flagship of the House, this contemporary collection with the iconic distinguishing features that mark its sporty appearance, reflects Corum’s passion for the sea. Four new representatives – automatic and chronograph versions – have now come aboard this legendary ship.

Cruising off the seaboard of elegance, the two Admiral Legend 42 models fly the flags of their indexes against a white or ultramarine mainsail. The back of the steel case, which is water-resistant to 50 metres, gives a view of the automatic movement with its engraved rotor. Oscillating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, with a power reserve of 42 hours, the functions of the calibre CO 395 comprise hour, minute, small second and date display.

With a fair wind behind it, the Admiral Legend 42 Chronograph matches its twelve brightly-coloured nautical flags with the discreet expression of its complicated functions. The elegant lines of the twelve-sided case in steel or steel and rose gold conceal an automatic movement with hour, minute, small second, chronograph and date displays, all this with a power reserve of 42 hours. The functions of the calibre CO 984, oscillating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, are displayed on a blue or black dial.

Firmly lashed down for security, the new-wave Admiral Legend 42 is securely moored using an alligator leather strap with a triple-blade folding clasp.

ADMIRAL LEGEND AUTOMATIC 32 AND 38

SUMMER ON THE HIGH SEAS

With all sails set, the new Admiral Legend is afloat on a feminine ocean of colour. This sporty model features an alluring touch of tropical passion, emblematic lines and colourful pennants, backed by a movement bearing the Corum signature.

The fleet is cruising in line abreast. The new generation of Admiral Legend Automatic watches has the wind in its sails. With two case widths (32 and 38 mm), curved lines in steel, rose gold or two colours, and an alabaster display with coloured nautical insignia, these stunning models have set sail for feminine horizons.

The iconic Admiral collection has reflected Corum’s passion for sailing ever since 1960. These creations, with their contemporary design and distinctive codes, come in a range of models for men and women, all as sporty as they are elegant. This year, women are at the helm!

With sails to the wind, the dial is dressed in flawless white or white mother-of-pearl, illuminated with 12 brightly coloured nautical pennants. The twelve-sided lines of the case, softened with a round bezel, are highlighted with steel, rose gold or a subtle combination of the two. A crown of sparkling diamonds adds an aura of elegance to several vessels in the fleet.

Governed by the rhythm of an automatic movement bearing the Corum signature, the Admiral Legend Automatic features hour, minute, seconds and date displays on the 38-mm model, and hour and minute display on the smaller model with a mother-of-pearl dial. Both models feature a sapphire crystal case back and are water-resistant to 50 metres.

The Admiral Legend Automatic fastens to the wrist with a coordinated rubber or alligator-leather strap, or a steel or bimetallic bracelet. A total of 17 versions are available to set hearts aflutter!

SPECIFICATIONS

MOVEMENT

CO 395 – Automatic

42 hours power-reserve

Functions:                  Hour, minute, small second, date

Frequency:                4 Hz, 28,800 vph

Dimension:                11 ½ ’’’

CASE

Dimension:                42.00 mm

Thickness:                  9.50 mm

Material:                    Stainless steel,

Double antireflective sapphire crystal

Sapphire case back

Water-resistance:    50 meters / 5 ATM

DIAL

Colour:                       White or blue

Indexes:                     Transferred nautical flags in colour

Hands:                        Rhodium-plated, Superluminova

STRAP / BRACELET

Material:                    Alligator leather

Triple-blade folding clasp in stainless steel

SPECIFICATIONS

MOVEMENT

CO 984 – Automatic

42 hours power-reserve

Functions:                  Hour, minute, chronograph, small second, date

Frequency:                4 Hz, 28,800 vph

Dimension:                12 ½ ’’’

CASE

Dimension:                42.00 mm

Thickness:                  11.60 mm

Material:                    Stainless steel or stainless steel with bezel

in 5N 18kt rose gold

Double antireflective sapphire crystal

Sapphire case back

Water-resistance:    30 meters / 3 ATM

DIAL

Colour:                       Black, blue

Indexes:                     Transferred nautical flags in colour

Hands:                        Rhodium-plated or 5N gold-toned, superluminova

STRAP / BRACELET

Material:                    Alligator leather

Triple-blade folding clasp in stainless steel

SPECIFICATIONS

MOVEMENT

CO 082 – Automatic

42 hours power-reserve

Functions:                  Hour, minute, second

Frequency:                4 Hz, 28,800 vph

Dimension:                11 ½ ’’’

CASE

Dimension:                38.00 mm

Thickness:                  9.30 mm

Material:                    Stainless steel

Stainless steel and 5N 18kt rose gold

5N 18kt rose gold

Bezel:                          Stainless steel or 5N 18kt rose

gold, jewellery models set with

50 VS / F to G / full cut diamonds (1.48 ct)

Double antireflective sapphire crystal

Sapphire case back

Water-resistance:    50 meters / 5 ATM

DIAL

Material:                    Brass or mother-of-pearl

Colour:                       White

Indexes:                     Transferred nautical flags in

colour. Mother-of-pearl model set with

12 VS / F to G / full cut diamonds (0.10 ct)

Hands:                        Rhodium-plated or 5N gold-toned

STRAP / BRACELET

Material:                    Rubber, alligator leather or

stainless steel and 5N 18kt rose gold

Pin buckle or triple-blade folding clasp

in stainless steel or 5N 18 kt rose gold

SPECIFICATIONS

MOVEMENT

CO 400 – Automatic

40 hours power-reserve

Functions:                  Hour, minute

Frequency:                4 Hz, 28,800 vph Dimension: 9 ’’’

CASE

Dimension:                32.00 mm

Thickness:                  8.90 mm

Material:                    Stainless steel

Stainless steel and 5N 18kt rose gold

5N 18kt rose gold

Bezel:                          Stainless steel or 5N 18kt rose

gold, jewellery models set with 52 VS /

F to G / full cut diamonds (0.78 ct)

Double antireflective sapphire crystal

Sapphire case back

Water-resistance:    50 meters / 5 ATM

DIAL

Material:                    Mother-of-pearl

Colour:                       White or black

Indexes:                     Transferred nautical flags in

colour. Mother-of-pearl model set with

12 VS / F to G / full cut diamonds (0.10 ct)

Hands:                        Rhodium-plated or 5N gold-toned

STRAP / BRACELET

Material:                    Rubber, alligator leather,

stainless steel or stainless steel and

5N 18kt rose gold

Pin buckle or triple-blade folding clasp

in stainless steel or 5N 18 kt rose gold

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Corum’s signature Admiral’s Cup now comes forward to shine in the glow of contemporary watchmaking for the feminine wrist. Retaining the design codes that originally set it apart, the duodenary architecture of its case has now been made smaller, lighter and decidedly softer to form an elegant, yet distinct, frame for artistic dials certain to please the discerning female.

Since the Admiral’s Cup joined Corum’s collection in 1960, it has been one of the brand’s most recognizable timepieces. In the original, the twelve-sided case shape embellished with distinctive nautical pennants has always formed an unmistakable signature for the La Chaux-de-Fonds-based brand: a flagship, so to speak. The Admiral’s Cup line is rooted in founder René Bannwart’s fondness for sailing and regattas, who derived its name from an annual series of yacht races that took place off the southern coast of England until 2003.

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The duodenary architecture of the Admiral’s Cup has always appealed equally as well to the fairer sex as to its male counterpart. And now Corum is delighted to introduce timepieces proportionately designed just for female wrists with the well-known case’s twelve points scantly softened.

The sporty, seafaring Admiral’s Cup watches’ original functions included indicating the tides and providing a regatta countdown. Its dial was – and remains – inimitable thanks to the nautical signal flags generally placed against the backdrop of a cream-colored dial or at times even on the bezel surrounding the dial. Flags are used in lieu of numerals on the Admiral’s Cup timepieces, which are more often than not printed in color combinations of the international semaphore alphabet. The stylized flags function as a component of the International Code of Signals on the dial of the Admiral’s Cup, each representing a number according to the ICS.

The brand-new Admiral’s Cup Legend line is neatly split into two categories to suit the needs and wants of each woman’s personality. Housed in a fashionable 32 mm case, the most petite of the two is a perfect companion to both day and night wear and does not need winding thanks to a highly precise, Swiss, quartz movement. This version is available in four different variations to further offer the type of playful versatility that women desire.

Reference A020/02582, for example, retains the original look of the Admiral’s Cup while updating and feminizing it. A stainless steel case crowned by an 18-karat red gold bezel frames the precious, shimmering mother-of-pearl dial that forms the background. Prominently located on this precious sliver of nature are the 12 stylized flags that form the numerals, unmistakably connecting this model to its illustrious heritage. It is elegantly completed by a white satin strap that turns this ticking legend into wearable jewelry.

Reference A020/02580 and A020/02581 are characterized by the chic sparkle of semi-precious gemstones housed within either the stainless steel of the two-tone stainless steel and red gold 32 mm case: the time shown on Reference A020/02581 sparkles mysteriously with the addition of 12 blazing-red topazes as hour markers, while the time is pointed out on Reference A020/02580 by faceted blue topaz stones. The latter shines with extra brilliance as the topaz stones are also set into the bezel, framing the mother-of-pearl dial. On both models, the dial has been intricately engraved with a wave pattern in six alternating sections, adding a touch of elegance that the difficulty of this technical feat hardly displays. Engraving a sliver of the fragile organic material, which is less than 0.4 mm thick, requires extreme patience and the steadiest of hands. Red and blue satin straps complete the cultivated look of these exquisite beauties.

Reference A020/02579 will satisfy any woman’s craving for the sparkle of diamonds. The 12 sections of this dial are set with three alternating double rows of brilliant-cut diamonds in VS quality to form a fanciful, fashionable geometric pattern (1.2 ct.) More sparkle comes from the 32 mm stainless steel case, whose bezel is fully set with a row of the scintillating, precious stones. A white alligator-skin strap is a sumptuous way to secure this jeweled timepiece to the wrist.

A second version of this feminine theme is available in a 38 mm case powered by a precise, Swiss quartz movement. Reference A020/02586 in a stainless steel case likewise offers the line’s typical dial containing stylized flags in place of numerals, while the two-tone 38 mm case offer champagne-colored guilloche pattern as the backdrop. A soft white satin strap completes the elegant looks.

Each of the cases bears Corum’s gold key logo in three different places: on the dial, on the crown, and on the case back in the place of honor. All cases are water-resistant to 5 atmospheres / 50 meters.

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Giving free rein to its formidable creative audacity, Corum orchestrates an encounter between two of the most fascinating figures from Chinese mythology: the dragon, a mythical creature symbolizing life and power; and the phoenix, legendary bird, symbol of good omen. Gathered around the exclusive Corum “baguette” movement, they promise prosperity.

A fantasy creature venerated since the dawn of time, the dragon nurtures the collective imagination of many civilizations. This imperial and majestic figure is often depicted as the guardian of a fabulous treasure. Associated with the Phoenix, commonly called the “king of birds,” they all symbolize the Yang and Yin of Chinese cosmology, wages of vitality, splendor and success.

Gathered around the famous hand-wound CO 113 movement, the duo embraces the “baguette” movement in an exciting body-to-body. A worthy descendant of the first ever model, introduced by Corum in 1980, this mechanical masterpiece embodies both the impressive expertise of the brand from La Chaux-de-Fonds and its insatiable quest for linearity. Built along a vertical axis, it is extended by the crown at 6 o’clock, which is perfectly aligned in order to accentuate this exceptional construction. The remarkably precise Caliber CO 113 beats at the frequency of 4 Hz (28,800 vibrations/hour) and is equipped with a variable-inertia balance ensuring impressive long-term regularity. Visually stunning in each and every detail, it features a red gold mainplate and bridges, including an upper bridge bearing the hand-engraved Corum signature.

Breathtaking engraving craftsmanship

A virtuoso in the domain of horological mechanics, Corum demonstrates the same degree of skill in exalting the skills of prodigiously gifted artisans. To breathe life into the dragon and phoenix, red gold was first poured into a mold to form an initial rough outline. The fascinating engraving work then began. Playing with the irregular thickness of the gold plate, the craftsman patiently sculpted the material by meticulously and accurately plying the burin in order to create striking three-dimensional effects. After more than two weeks of this extraordinary task performed entirely by hand, the magic conveyed through countless details.

The tiny scales in relief covering the dragon are reflected in the delicate contour of the feathers phoenix. It’s all in motion as mythical creatures unfold in turn. The harmony exulting from this duo provides a rendering of the most striking – the face-to-face embodying the dial with nobility.

A supremely transparent stage-setting

The fascinating encounter between the mythical creatures and the legendary caliber finds a worthy setting in an elegant tonneau-shaped case. The latter is made of 5N 18K red gold and fitted with four sapphire crystals on the front, back and both sides, thus creating a mesmerizing transparency that further enhances the dragon’s three-dimensional perspective effects. The precious and refined Corum Golden Bridge Dragon & Phoenix is also interpreted in a jewelry version, where the red gold case is adorned by 396 round-cut diamonds (approx. 4.15 carats). The hands are colored in anthracite.

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Graff

Diamond MasterGraff Grand Date Dual Time Tourbillon

Graff orchestrates a fascinating encounter between Haute Horlogerie and Haute Joaillerie with its new creation: the Diamond MasterGraff Grand Date Dual Time Tourbillon. The result of more than 2,000 hours of development, its mechanical movement associates a flying tourbillon with a dual-time display and a large instantaneous date that jumps at exactly midnight. While the exclusive calibre reveals the beauty of its gear wheels through the sapphire crystal, the case and dial exalt the jewellery-making expertise of the House through a dazzling setting of 329 diamonds totalling 13.7 carats. Set against a backdrop of rose or white gold, the precious stones exercise their timeless powers of fascination and sparkle with radiant fire on a dial also lit up by an emerald at noon, as well as forming the emblematic Graff signature on the dial: an invisibly-set mosaic crafted using an exclusive technique resulting from a full year’s research.

Movement

Mechanical hand-wound, exclusive Graff 5 calibre, 60-hour power reserve

Functions

Hours, minutes, flying tourbillon, large instantaneous date, dual time

Case

18K rose or white gold, 43 mm Gold hour-markers

Dial

Entirely paved with diamonds Emerald at 12 o’clock (0.04 ct) Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock

Bracelet/strap

Black crocodile leather

Oris

Calobra Chronograph Limited Edition II

Oris takes us to the island of Mallorca for the Oris Rallye Clásico, of which it is the title sponsor. For the latest edition of this classic car rally, the brand unveils a chronograph which is inspired by the dashboard instruments of the 1960s and 70s sports cars taking part. Hour and minute counters have been rotated 270° while the mechanism is designed so that hands reset to zero between 8 and 9 o’clock, as on the counter of a stationary car. This new watch also takes its colours from car dashboards. The back is engraved with a “tieknot” representing the hairpin bends in the mountain roads where the race is held. This chronograph is proposed as a 250-piece limited series. The Oris Calobra Day Date Limited Edition II, also a special issue for the 2015 rally, is made as a 1,000-piece limited series.

Movement

Oris 676 automatic calibre on an ETA 7753 base

Functions

Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, tachymeter

Case

Steel, 44 mm Bi-directional rotating bezel in dark green ceramic with “good grip” rubber around the outside Domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar/330 ft)

Corum

Golden Bridge Dragon & Phoenix

Corum has let its creativity run free and orchestrated an encounter between two of the most fascinating creatures in Chinese mythology: the dragon, symbol of life and strength, and the phoenix, bearer of good omens. Joined together by the legendary baguette movement that is exclusive to Corum, these mythical beasts bring the promise of prosperity. Hand-sculpted from gold, they come to life through meticulous engraving; a single piece takes three weeks to complete. This Golden Bridge Dragon & Phoenix is a lesson in mechanical virtuosity too, as revealed by the linear architecture of the CO113 calibre whose vertical axis is prolonged by the crown at 6 o’clock to further highlight its exceptional construction. The movement is enclosed inside the transparency of a tonneau case with crystal, back and sides all in sapphire, so that the eye can embrace both dragon and phoenix in their three dimensions.

Movement

Mechanical hand-wound, CO113 calibre, 28,800 vib/h, variable-inertia balance, 18K red gold bridges and plate, 40-hour power reserve

Functions

Hours, minutes

Case

18K pink gold, 34 x 51 mm Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Sapphire back and sides Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar/100 ft)

Dial

Hand-engraved dragon and phoenix in 18K pink gold

Bracelet/strap

Alligator with 18K pink gold buckle

Other versions

18K pink gold case set with 396 VVS, D to G, full-cut diamonds (4.15 cts)

de Grisogono

Instrumento N° Uno Annual Calendar

Inspired by the endless creativity of its founder, Fawaz Gruosi, Haute Horlogerie brand de Grisogono introduces a new aesthetic to its flagship Instrumento collection, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year. Masculine and original in its design, this annual calendar measures time with natural elegance. The dial adopts a subtle asymmetry to display the calendar indications, with a large date at 12 o’clock and the month at 8 o’clock. Small seconds are shown at 5 o’clock. Instrumento N° Uno Annual Calendar delivers a practical function with infinite sophistication: the date should be corrected just once a year, at the end of February. This beautifully balanced timepiece features a new strap design which integrates seamlessly with the case, ensuring an even more commanding presence on the wrist.

Movement

Mechanical automatic, QA 20-89 calibre, blackened movement, 30 jewels, 28,800 vib/h (4Hz), 42-hour power reserve

Functions

Hours, minutes, seconds, annual calendar (day and month)

Case

18K pink gold Black diamond set in the crown Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar/100 ft)

Dial

Black or old silver Large date at 12 o’clock Month at 8 o’clock Small seconds at 5 o’clock

Bracelet/strap

Integrated alligator strap with 18K pink gold triple folding clasp

De Bethune

DB28 GS

Each De Bethune watch places innovation at the centre of the creative process, all the while perpetuating the spirit of the Enlightenment’s great master watchmakers. The new DB28 GS upholds this same philosophy, with four patented inventions inside its calibre. The self-regulating twin barrel delivers six days of power reserve. The balance spring terminal curve, and the annular balance in silicon and white gold, with its lighter weight and maximum inertia, are breakthroughs in watchmaking technology that guarantee the movement’s performance and precision. A triple pare-chute shock-absorber system protects the movement by a titanium bridge mounted on springs. The DB28 GS also stands out for its remarkable wearer comfort, a combination of lightweight titanium, the crown at 12 o’clock, and the patented floating lugs which adapt to suit the thickness and movements of the wrist.

Movement

Mechanical hand-wound, DB2115 calibre, 28,800 vib/h, self-regulating twin barrel, silicon/white gold balance, balance spring with flat terminal curve, tripe pare-chute system, silicon escape wheel, hand-finished and hand-decorated, 6-day power reserve

Functions

Hours, minutes, power-reserve indicator

Case

Hand-polished and smoothed grade 5 titanium, 44 mm Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar/330 ft)

Bracelet/strap

Natural rubber

Eterna

Royal KonTiki GMT

A legendary watch and longtime star of the Eterna collections, the KonTiki returns with a brand-new heart. And what a heart! The first of 88 possible variations of the new Calibre 39 by Eterna – a Manufacture movement based on an ultra-rational construction and capable of generating interpretations ranging from a two-hand manually-wound version through to an automatic chronograph. And all that in chronometer-precision quality! Three screws are enough to secure any and all of the modules or sub-assemblies, themselves composed of a limited number of parts. The first variation of this refined mechanism features a dual-time display elegantly staged on a dial by means of a red pointer sweeping around a light-and-dark-shaded ring corresponding to nighttime and daytime hours. The robust and sporty new case of the Royal KonTiki borrows its sandblasted curved grooves from the 1970s models, while proudly sporting a curvaceous case that is unmistakably its own.

Movement

Mechanical automatic Eterna 3945 movement on 39 base calibre, 28 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, Spherodrive ball bearing-mounted spring barrel, 68-hour power reserve

Functions

Hours, minutes, seconds, date, dual time, day/night indication

Case

Satin-finish and polished steel, 42.30 mm Black PVD-treated crown guard and screws Scratch-resistant anti-glare sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)

Dial

Black Luminescent hands

Bracelet/strap

Black rubber with pin buckle

Mercury

Sky Master ME285

Already renowned for its sport watches, last year Mercury launched a new line of agelessly elegant timepieces. After a highly successful debut, the collection is joined by the ME 285. Proposed in versions for men and for women, with and without diamonds, it displays time with particular refinement thanks to the attention lavished on every detail. The dial, with its delicate guilloché pattern, welcomes generous Roman numerals and a railroad chapter ring for a classic feel. The large date at 6 o’clock together with retrograde days at 12 o’clock give rhythm to the whole. Implicit to this watch is its perfect functionality for everyday wear. The case with its curved lugs is sculpted from steel and proposed in different renditions that will each stand the test of time, thanks to the robustness of the case design.

Movement

Quartz

Functions

Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date

Case

Steel, two-tone steel or steel with diamonds

Dial

Guilloché silver or black Small seconds and large date at 6 o’clock Retrograde day at 12 o’clock

Bracelet/strap

Leather, steel or two-tone steel

Genie

Grandor

Grandor by Genie brings a new expression of time that will never go out of style. Inside the smooth contours of a two-tone case beats an automatic movement displaying time’s most fundamental elements for essential daily use: three hands and a date. The brand’s bell logo forms an elegant raised pattern across the gold-coloured dial. The hours are marked by delicate diamonds, together with Roman numerals for a touch of classicism. Extending refinement to the smallest details, Grandor reveals the beauty of its mechanical calibre through a sapphire crystal case back. A steel bracelet in two colours brings the perfect final touch.

Movement

Mechanical automatic, SW200 calibre

Functions

Hours, minutes, seconds, date

Case

316L stainless steel Yellow gold-plated bezel Anti-reflective sapphire crystal Sapphire back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar/165 ft)

Dial

Yellow with bell logo 8 applied diamond hour-markers Date window at 3 o’clock Luminescent gold-toned hands

Bracelet/strap

Two-tone 316L steel with yellow gold PVD treatment, folding clasp

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Courm and Rebecca de Alba joined their creativity to design a limited edition of 30 pieces of the Admiral’s Cup Legend 38 in order to support the work of the Rebecca de Alba Foundation.

Rebecca de Alba Foundation was founded in 2008, due to the sensitivity of its founder Rebecca de Alba to support the most vulnerable groups in our country, especially children and youth suffering from cancer. It ensures that children have the human necessary resources, material and financial support to have access to quality comprehensive medical care. Rebecca de Alba Foundation tries to improve quality of life of the population through the development of prevention campaigns and early detection, they inform and encourage changes in their habits of life.

The Admiral’s Cup Legend 38 is dressed in a precious mother-of-pearl dial. It is adorned with nine hour-markers se with diamonds totaling approximately 0.10 carats, along with the number 30 and 60 appearing as appliques at 6 and 12 o’clock respectively.

This limited edition has mechanical movement with automatic winding-caliber C0082-equipped with a power reserve of 42 hours and offering the hours, minutes and date. The three small stars positioned at the 3 o’clock of the dial is the symbol of the foundation logo.

Captivating and with a great charisma, Rebecca appears to be the perfect partner for Corum as they both share the same philosophy. Beyond the beauty and elegance of Rebecca de Alba, Corum identifies with her philanthropic and professional values.

A percentage of each sale of this limited edition will be offered to the foundation causes.

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		BLANCPAIN | Collection Villeret, 8 jours The Villeret collection, named after the Manufacture’s birthplace, gives form to Blancpain’s deep-seated principle to always put authenticity first and to respect tradition. It is now joined by a remarkably sober watch whose grand feu enamel dial displays the essence of time. To produce its inalterable radiance, the enamel is baked, layer after layer, at temperatures exceeding 1,000°C. Between firings, the dial is meticulously retouched by hand, then finished using a highly specific savoir-faire which reaffirms Blancpain’s attachment to perpetuating watchmaking’s time-honoured skills.

		ARNOLD & SON | Time Pyramid Seemingly suspended between two sapphire crystals, the A&S1615 calibre at the heart of this fascinating watch borrows its pyramid structure from the historic regulator clocks made by John and Roger Arnold. Like the watch’s indications, the different components of this vertical, linear movement are set out on three levels, producing an astonishing three-dimensional effect in a skeletonised composition that is inspired by nineteenth-century English table clocks. A true feat of mechanics, devised and built by Arnold & Son, this movement has a separate power-reserve indicator for each of the two barrels.

		CORUM | Admiral’s Cup AC-One 45 Double Tourbillon Inside the iconic twelve-sided case of the Admiral’s Cup watch beats a gem of precision timekeeping: the CO 1008 calibre with two parallel-mounted tourbillons. A horological tour de force, this exclusive mechanism also makes room for a retrograde date and a particularly innovative time-adjustment system. By pressing the crown pusher, the wearer can instantly bring the minute hand to the 12th hour-marker to set the exact time, and this up to five minutes before and after a full hour.

		PIERRE DEROCHE | TNT ROYAL RETRO 43 The Royal Retro movement is the essence of Pierre DeRoche. Five years after its creation, the brand returns to its roots. The same complications, the same personality, and the same nerves of steel in a more discreet size for slimmer wrists. The new TNT Royal Retro has shaved a little over 4 millimetres from its waistline, but is still geared for action. Seconds again put on a mesmerising show as one hand passes on to the next. “43” could well become the new number for the TNT Royal Retro collection.

		TISSOT | Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminium An authentic coach spurring on its wearer to accomplish new feats, the Tissot T-Race Touch is a perfect combination of the Tissot T-Race and the Tissot Racing-Touch, both inspired by the world of motorsports. Its sporting style is enhanced by its aluminium case enabling the integration of blue, green, orange or black colours. The incomparably light new Tissot T-Race Touch Aluminium is the perfect companion in facing all manner of challenges, with no less than 11 functions available at the touch of a finger.

		ALPINA | Startimer Pilot Automatic Sunstar Alpina’s long tradition of pilot watches inspires the clean design of the new Startimer Pilot Automatic Sunstar. Large, luminescent numerals, a characteristic feature of flight instruments, stand out on a dial that incorporates numerous elegant touches. A refined sunray finish against sophisticated anthracite grey, an applied minute circle and, of course, Alpina’s signature red triangle on the central seconds hand make this watch the ideal partner in all circumstances.

		CERTINA | DS-2 Chronograph Few quartz chronographs can boast the absolute precision of a chronometer (+/- 10 sec. a year). The DS-2 Chronograph belongs to this elite circle, thanks to its ETA PRECIDRIVE movement which displays time with a precision of 1/100th of a second. A watch cut out for this level of performance demands a design to match, and the DS-2 Chronograph clearly belongs to a world of sporting exploits, and motor sports in particular.

		COINWATCH | Mark Collection C140 & C141 The delightfully romantic latest creations from Coinwatch come in pairs featuring soft, gentle lines. For Her, the hours tick by on a mother-of-pearl background adorned with diamond hour-markers and two large Roman numerals, while His model is mechanical, powered by an automatic movement also driving a date display. Precious moments are made to be lived with a significant other in order to become truly unique.

		COVER | Co175 Palatino XL A modern, sports style materialised in a perfectly proportioned case. Graphic lines, a tachymeter to measure speed, the instant legibility of white numerals against all-over black, with accents in red or orange aluminium for a splash of colour. Masculine through and through, this new chronograph is made to measure for life in the fast lane.

DWISS | Emme Silver Black The first model from the up-and-coming Dwiss brand focuses on a steel case in 9 parts, including a black PVD-treated bezel. This ingenious and patented construction is secured by 23 screws, some visible and some concealed. Inside this contemporary design beats an automatic mechanical calibre. Proposed as 4 different versions.

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