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