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BLANCPAIN
Villeret Grande Date
For the first time in the Villeret collection, Blancpain is offering a timepiece with a large date. This elegant and useful complication enables optimal readability of the date by means of a display comprising two broad apertures. Calibre 6950 beating at the heart of this timepiece comprises two barrels and an ingenious large date mechanism equipped with a protective shock-absorbing system. This remarkable accurate and reliable automatic movement also features a variable-inertia balance with a silicon balance-spring and gold adjusting screws. With its classic double-stepped red gold case and its opaline dial, the Villeret Large Date embodies all the values of traditional watchmaking and bears the signature pure lines and timeless aesthetic of the entire Villeret collection.
Movement
Mechanical automatic Blancpain 6950 calibre, oscillating weight adorned with honeycomb motif, variable-inertia balance with silicon balance-spring, gold adjusting screws
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, large date
Case
Double-stepped in 18K red gold, 40 mm Sapphire crystal and back Water-resistant to 3 bar (30 m / 100 ft)
Dial
Opaline Applied Roman numerals Large date at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Chocolate alligator leather
HARRY WINSTON
Midnight Feathers Automatic 42mm
In 2012 Harry Winston brought together two age-old forms of expertise that, until then, nothing had destined to meet: watchmaking, the infinitely complex art of time measurement, and plumasserie, the rare and almost forgotten craft of creating art from feathers. The new Midnight Feathers Automatic 42mm now leads us on a fascinating journey into the deepest realms of the animal and plant kingdoms, for the colours of the feathers suggest the amber-tinted roots of vetiver, bulrushes and cedar wood. Each watch is a unique experience as each hand-crafted dial naturally varies with the individual feathers and the master craftsman’s touch. With infinite patience, each remige, or flight feather, is selected, coaxed into shape then laid in its exact position on the dial, using a loupe for the greatest possible precision. The visually striking marquetry plays on alternating colours, further accentuated by the perfect harmony between the pink gold of the case and the chocolate shades of the alligator strap.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, HW2008 calibre, 28,800 vib/h, 28 jewels, silicon flat balance spring, skeletonised rotor in 18K white gold, Côtes de Genève, circular-graining, chamfered bridges
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
18K polished pink gold, 42.5 mm Open back, sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Marquetry of domestic goose feathers, coloured brown and black
Bracelet/strap
Brown alligator with 18K polished pink gold buckle
LONGINES
Longines Conquest Classic Moonphase
A reflection of Longines’ presence at the world’s most prestigious equestrian events and almost two centuries of watchmaking tradition, the new Conquest Classic Moonphase captures one of the essential qualities of equestrian sport: elegance. This new chronograph with moonphase display subtly combines Longines’ horological expertise, its association with the equestrian world since 1878, and its innate sense of sophistication. Proposed in various executions, this model will appeal to men in search of a refined timepiece to wear amidst the excitement of the racecourse.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, L678 (VAL 7751) calibre, 25 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, 48-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, 24-hour indicator, chronograph, moon phases, day, date, month
Case
Steel, steel with 18K pink gold cap, 18K pink gold, 42 mm Scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal Sapphire back Water-resistant to 50 bar (50 m / 165 ft)
Dial
Black or silvered Hour counter at 6 o’clock Minute counter and day/month display at 12 o’clock 24-hour indicator and small seconds at 9 o’clock Date by a half-moon central hand Hands and hour-markers coated with SuperLumiNova®
Bracelet/strap
Steel, steel and 18K pink gold or alligator with triple safety folding clasp and pushpiece opening mechanism
EBERHARD & CO
Gilda « Precious White »
The latest creation from Maison Eberhard & Co., Gilda “Precious White” is the elegant proof that white is not an absence of colour but a merging of every colour into one. Symbolic of the white canvas onto which creativity will flow, it embraces a double cascade of diamonds which highlight the gentle ellipse of the case. These soft, harmonious lines enclose an engraved mother-of-pearl dial that is further embellished by a central ellipse of 50 brilliant-cut diamonds. Feminine down to the smallest detail, Gilda “Precious White” even sets its crown with 14 diamonds which complete to perfection this lesson in sobriety and sophistication.
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Steel, elliptical with rounded profile, 32.1 x 38 mm Bezel set with 129 brilliants (0.945 ct) Crown set with 14 Top Wesselton VVS diamonds (0.035 ct) Anti-reflective sapphire crystal with patented spherical dome Engraved floral motif on the back and “Gilda” written in red enamel Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
White mother-of-pearl with engraved wave motif Central ellipse highlighted with 50 small brilliants (0.858 ct) Arabic numerals
Bracelet/strap
Pearly white crocodile or Chéri® steel bracelet, personalised buckle
FENDI TIMEPIECES
Fendi My Way Limited Editions
Colourful, joyful and above all incredibly glamorous, the Fendi My Way collection comes in two new 50-piece limited series. The watch flaunts its ultra-feminine curves, accentuated by a cambered diamond-set case and a removable little fur collar called “Glamy”. Arctic fox or soft silvery blue, kiwi green, bright orange of fascinating latter; the latter radiates a mesmerizingly seductive appeal and a multifunctional nature. Today’s sophisticated woman can indeed choose to wear the watch in tune with her mood, fur-free for daytime or complete with the Glamy in the evening for an authentic style statement. Wildly chic and imbued with the expertise of the Fendi fur ateliers, these four limited series are fitted with an Elaphe snakeskin strap in a colour to match the Glamy. The small-size version of the watch is studded with 421 diamonds (approx. 1.87 cts), while the larger variation sparkles with 667 diamonds (approx. 3.06 cts).
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Steel, 28 or 36 mm Entirely set with diamonds Glamy in Arctic fox or silvery blue, green, orange or yellow Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Entirely paved with diamonds
Bracelet/strap
Blue, green, orange or yellow Elaphe snakeskin Steel pin buckle
PERRELET
Turbine Skeleton Réf. A3038/1A
A concentrated blend of more than 200 years of horological heritage combined with a resolutely innovative spirit, the iconic Turbine by Perrelet gets a complete makeover to welcome its first skeleton movement: redesigned dimensions, new aesthetic details, an evolution in materials. An authentic ode to transparency, the Turbine Skeleton reveals the internal structure of its entirely openworked Manufacture P-381 calibre. Exalting the beauty of this sculptural composition, the black aluminium turbine is fitted directly on the under-dial, itself openworked, so as not to obstruct the view of the heart of the watch. Spinning at full speed, the Turbine Skeleton provides fascinating glimpses through its openings of the mechanism’s ethereal architecture. Never before had it been possible to admire a skeleton movement in this way. The stunning vision is accentuated by the fascinating contrasting effects between the black of the turbine and the pink gold of the bezel and inner bezel ring, while the red-clad seconds hand lends the ultimate touch of style to this composition distinguished by its inimitable design.
Movement
Mechanical automatic P-381 calibre, crafted and openworked by Perrelet, hollowed and decorated oscillating weight
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
Black PVD-treated stainless steel, 44 mm Pink gold bezel (18 carats, 4N) Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Transparent back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Black turbine (10 blades) Openworked under-dial Pink gold (18K, 4N) inner bezel ring Luminescent numerals, hands and hour-markers
Bracelet/strap
Bimaterial (calfskin with polyurethane core) black strap with grey stitching, black PVD-treated steel pin buckle
CUERVO Y SOBRINOS
Historiador Cronógrafo Landeron Limited Edition
Cuervo y Sobrinos takes aficionados on the trail of its rich past with an original interpretation of a vintage model from the 1950s. Proposed as a fifty-piece limited series – a nod at this iconic decade – the new Historiador Cronógrafo Landeron boasts timelessly classic appeal with a deliciously vintage twist. Inside beats an authentic Landeron 248 calibre, made circa 1950. Fully restored, part by part, by Cuervo y Sobrinos, this movement brings back to life one of the most emblematic chronographs of the Swiss brand with a Latin soul. With its distinctively Fifties dial featuring a 45-minute counter and small seconds, the Historiador Cronógrafo Landeron Limited Edition forges a link between past and present, from the streets of Havana to Swiss watchmaking.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, exclusive Landeron 248 chronograph calibre, made circa 1950, 14 jewels, 38-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, tachymeter
Case
18K pink gold, 41 mm Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
White Tachymeter scale with black printed numerals 45-minute counter at 3 o’clock Small seconds at 9 o’clock Gold-coloured Breguet hands
Bracelet/strap
Louisiana alligator leather with 18K pink gold buckle
AEROWATCH
Renaissance Orange Tornado
Sophisticated and ultra-contemporary, albeit with a timeless touch drawing upon the values of traditional horology, the new Renaissance Orange Torando radiates genuine visual power. Its generous black-coated case frames a skeleton-worked movement developed and assembled in the Aerowatch workshops. Forming a resolutely graphic composition, this slender mechanism affords a view of the fascinating coiling of the barrel-spring and the constant rotation of the various interacting wheels and pinions. The orange-clad hands and hour-markers create dynamic contrasts with the overall all-black look, while ensuring perfect readability.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound Unitas 6498 skeleton-worked calibre with NAC treatment, hand-bevelled bridges, 18,000 vib/h, 18 jewels, 42-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
Polished black steel with black PVD treatment, 45 mm Cambered sapphire crystal and transparent back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Orange hands and hour-markers enhanced with Superluminova Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Black leather with orange topstitching, personalised folding clasp in steel with black PVD treatment
AUGUSTE REYMOND
Cotton Club Moonphase
Amid the tranquillity of the small village of Tramelan, at the heart of the Jura mountains, the cradle of Swiss watchmaking, time appears to have stood still. Here, in the Auguste Reymond workshops, watches are still made almost as they were in the early days of the brand, more than a century ago. The new Cotton Club Moonphase is no exception to this rule. Crafted in keeping with the grand Swiss watchmaking tradition, the watch beats to the rhythm of a mechanical movement hand-made in a highly exclusive small series. Its restrained lines, clear-cut, balanced design along with meticulous finishing right down to the smallest details, make this an authentic and beautiful timekeeping object capable of making its way unscathed across successive decades.
Movement
Mechanical automatic AR 1190 calibre, 25 jewels, oscillating weight adorned with “Côtes de Genève” motif, blued screws
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, day, date, month, moon phases
Case
Polished 316 stainless steel, 42. 9 mm Cambered sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Transparent snap-on back Water-resistant to 80 metres (8 bar / 264 ft)
Dial
Satin-brushed blue Applied Roman numerals Central “Côtes de Genève” motif
Bracelet/strap
Alligator-pattern blue leather with stainless steel folding clasp
SILVANA
Lady Barrel
Almost a century after launching its first ladies’ models, the Silvana brand reiterates its vibrant tribute to femininity. With the new Lady Barrel collection, an authentic ode to beauty, the watch becomes a piece of jewellery, gently moulding and embracing the wrist. Through this collection, Silvana revisits the “tonneau” or barrel shape to achieve the perfect balance between soft angles and sleek curves sparkling with 42 diamonds. Standing out against the extremely elegant eggshell white dial, Roman or Arabic numerals (depending on the version) are interspersed with white diamonds lending a hint of eternity. A vermillion red satin strap or pink PVD-treated bracelet sets the finishing touch to the perfect visual harmony that gives this watch its unique personality.
Movement
Quartz Ronda 762
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Tonneau shape, stainless steel with 5N PVD coating, 38 x 28 mm 42 diamonds (0.1 cts) Sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Eggshell white Roman numerals or Arabic numerals with 8 diamonds (0.03 cts)
Bracelet/strap
Vermillion red satin strap or pink PVD-coated bracelet
MANJAZ
Apollo Premium Skeleton
Doing justice to its “Time to Swiss” campaign, Manjaz plunges into the very heart of traditional Swiss watchmaking and offers glimpses of the mechanical movement that beats inside the Skeleton Ref. 7703M. Certain of its secrets are divulged through an elegant S-shaped opening in the dial: S for Swiss, of course. However, this finely crafted mechanism – whose balance oscillates at a high frequency of 8 vibrations a second – only reveals its true colours when the watch is turned over. Then the mechanism can be contemplated at leisure through the sapphire back.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, SW200 skeleton calibre, 28,800 vib/h (4 Hz), 25 jewels, 40-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
Stainless steel, 41 mm Steel bezel and crown with pink gold PVD treatment Sapphire crystal front and back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar / 165 ft)
Dial
Architectural, with grey and silver highlights Skeleton hands Three large silver-coloured Roman numerals
Bracelet/strap
Brown leather or two-colour steel with folding clasp
MATTHIA S & CLAIRE
Etrusca
Matthia’s & Claire presents Etrusca and once again displays its watchmaking and jewellery-making talent. The gemset yellow gold model enriching the existing jewellery collection refers to an historical period known for its magnificent goldsmithing: the Etruscan civilisation of which the Ticino-based brand reproduces the distinctive granulation technique. This consists of adorning the surface to be decorated with thousands of tiny gold granules and of fixing them to the piece of jewellery by soldering, yet without modifying their finesse. The bezel and bracelet links display this 7th century B.C. expertise now interpreted in a timepiece.
Movement
Quartz, ETA
Functions
Hours and minutes
Case
18K yellow gold, 34 mm Decorated according to the “granulation” technique
Dial
18K yellow gold Set with 68 FG VS 1 diamonds (0.95 cts)
Bracelet/strap
18K yellow gold, links set with 176 diamonds (1.80 cts) or non-gemset, decorated according to the “granulation” technique, 18K yellow gold folding clasp or with crocodile strap and folding clasp
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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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