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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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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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