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Precision, reliability, prestige and performance: the new “Monaco Grand Prix Historique” chronograph from Chopard was designed to meet the demands of devotees of automobile and horological mechanical engineering. In tribute to the 5th edition of the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique, this limited series of 500 in steel and 100 in rose gold nurtures legitimate ambitions as it revs up on the starting line.
Produced in a limited series, the new “Monaco Grand Prix Historique” chronograph houses a mechanical self-winding movement with a 40-hour power reserve.
The sunburst charcoal grey dial displays the hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph functions and the date at 4.30.
It is equipped with 30-minute and 12-hour counters and a small seconds counter at 6 o’clock featuring the prestigious emblem of the Automobile Club de Monaco.
Embodying Chopard’s characteristic concern for details, the winding-crown is adorned with a raised steering-wheel motif. Available in a technical version in steel that is blackened by a high-tech DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) process, or a more sporting-chic variation in 18-carat rose gold.
The 40 mm-diameter case is water-resistant to 30 metres. Alligator strap with overstitching and a pin buckle in blackened steel or 18-carat rose gold.
Produced in a limited edition of 500 in steel and 100 in rose gold, this collector’s object is available exclusively from Chopard Boutiques.
June 17th, 2006
Six years into the new millennium and 23 years after he guided Ulysse Nardin into the upper echelons of high watch making, you would think that Rolf Schnyder would be content to rest. The idea of resting is simply not part of Schnyder’s genetic blueprint. His desire to reach new levels of performance, his relentless search for new answers to ancient questions and his perennial passion for advancement billow the creative sails of Ulysse Nardin and propel it through the deep sea of human imagination towards its destiny as one of horology’s brightest one.
While Ulysse Nardin already dazzled us with high complications that challenge our intellects and strike a resounding emotional chord, in 2006, on the year of the Manufacture’s 160th anniversary, the curtain lifts on Ulysse Nardin’s first totally in-house conceived and executed self-winding base caliber. Moreover, this movement, like a comet blazing across the night sky, points the way forward for Ulysse Nardin.
At first look, it is a self-winding caliber with big date in a double window with a quick set corrector in either direction, a small second on the second wheel and a fifty-hour power reserve.
Not all small seconds indicators are created equal. Visually, the Caliber 160 features a small seconds indicator similar to that used in the Marine Chronometers which initially garnered the Manufacture its repute. Yet this indicator also expresses the Manufacture’s focus on functional movement design. In the new movement, this small seconds indicator is ‘direct drive’. This translates into zero loss of precision for this indication. In addition, the Caliber 160 is a hack seconds movement, meaning that the balance wheel is stopped when the crown of the watch is pulled out to set the hands. This allows the hands to be set precisely without having to compensate for a continually-running seconds hand.
Limited Edition to 500 pieces.
June 14th, 2006
At the time of its 100th birthday, the Montblanc mark presents a world innovation at the SIHH 2006 of Geneva which will
impassion the cosmopolitans as much as unconditional small wonders of the technique: a stop watch designed for the future or more precisely for the 100 next years. In addition to does the traditional functions, this innovation have a stop watch with advertisement GMT
coupled with the one of the most sophisticated complications which was born in clock making industry: The everlasting calendar. The automatic movement certified by the Swiss Official Control of Stop watches (COSC) comprises in fact three complications. The protected crown allows the precise adjustment of the second time zone and the date. The model birthday of the
Star Stopwatch GMT Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition 100 with a bracelet alligator makes hand, available in solid gold white, yellow or pink is limited to 100 specimens in each version. The most invaluable alternative, the
Star Stopwatch GMT Perpetual Calendar Limited Edition 3 out of platinum, with its rotor Art nouveau is marketed only in three specimens.
The case is composed of tantalum, metal shining an extremely robust of bluish color. This material of high technology is rare, twice heavier than steel, extremely hard and corrosion resistant. A metal which, because of its melting point raised, is very difficult to work but also very resistant to the physical constraints. Does the tantalum case of the model
Sport Tantalum Automatic Limited Edition 100, limited to only 100 specimens, with its valve automatic helium, resist a 1906 m depth, another reference to year of creation of the company. This certified automatic watch COSC adopts a resolutely sporting pace until in its least details. The bluish reflection of the case and the revolving glasses contrast on the one hand with the black dial equipped with luminous indices and a date and on the other hand.
June 10th, 2006
Bulgari extends its precious Assioma Collection by introducing the new Assioma Complications references in limited editions. Precious complicated watches have been created thanks to the Swiss watch-making expertise, whilst maintaining coherence to Bulgari’s famous design and purity of shapes.
Two new versions: the Multi Complication and the Petite Complication.
The first Bulgari Multi Complication, with a refined platinum curved case will be exclusively available in 25 limited edition pieces featuring an exclusive blend of complications. Automatic Tourbillon, Perpetuai Calendar and GMT 2 time zone functions have been combined together. The calibre BVL 416 is the first Multi Complication entirely developed, manufactured and assembled by Bulgari, from which the precious 416 components movement stems.
The Petite Complication, available in pink gold, yellow gold and white gold with the limited edition number engraved on the side of each case, features a mechanical movement with Heure Rétrograde. The calibre BVL 261 with AM/PM indicator consists of 261 components and is entirely handassembled and hand-finished. The precise finishing of the sophisticated dials brings enriched quality to the pieces and reaffirms Bulgari’s tradition toward the attention to detail. A three-blade déployante buckie with a Bulgari logo engraving enhances the exquisite alligator strap.
Producing the new Assioma Complications watches and developing their movements demands two entire months of work which entails exactly 7.360 hours of research, 15.000 hours of manufacture and 3.360 hours of designing. The original architecture and exceptional style combined to the highest of Swiss manufacturing ability, contributes to the creation of technically sophisticated watches. They are watch-making masterpieces with strong personalities in which tradition and innovation represent the key elements. Bulgari combines a refined yet cutting edge design to sophisticated mechanisms, produced and controlled according to the strict and rigorous standards of Swiss certification, to guarantee high quality.
May 31st, 2006
The round Vulcain Golden Voice is distinguished by its classicism and its understated beauty; while the square Golden Voice model is directly in line with the current trend towards shaped watches and meets the expectations of a youthful urban clientele.
More vibrate reminder than alarm in its new Golden Voice version, Vulcain Calibre V-10 nonetheless retains the essentials that shaped its legend. This mechanical hand-wound movement with two barrels – one for the movement and the other for the alarm – offers a 42- hour power reserve and a 12-second striking period. Equipped with the patented Vulcain Exactomatic system ensuring greater regularity of rate on the wrist, the Vulcain Golden Voice movement, entirely developed and assembled in-house, powers the hour, minute, seconds and vibrate reminder functions. For the first time in the history of Vulcain alarm watches, the Golden Voice collection offers an indication of the vibrate reminder on a rotating dial. The time of the vibrate reminder is adjusted using the stylised “V” symbol.
As one of the variations in the new Golden Voice collection, the round model is distinguished by its classic lines and pure aesthetic elegance. Endowed with an imposing polished-finish steel case measuring 39 mm in diameter, the Golden Voice round model houses mechanical hand-wound Vulcain Calibre V-10 in its new configuration featuring a soft, discreet sound. This double-barrel movement drives displays of the hours, minutes, seconds and vibrate reminder. Available in a choice of charcoal grey or silvered shades, the dial features an exquisite vertical guilloché-work motif as well as a matching inner rotating disc for adjusting the vibrate reminder function. Arabic numerals and applied hour-markers accompany the stylised Vulcain “V” serving to adjust the time of the vibrate reminder. The new “Vulcain” signature in handwritten serves as a token of belonging to the Golden Voice collection. The classically understated case is water-resistant to 50 metres, while a cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal ensures optimal readability. The Golden Voice round version is teamed with a Louisiana alligator leather strap.
As one of the variations in the new Golden Voice collection, the square model (to left)is distinguished by its taut lines and contemporary aesthetic appeal. Endowed with an imposing polished-finish steel case (34.90 mm x 47.80), the Golden Voice square model houses mechanical hand-wound Vulcain Calibre V-10 in its new configuration characterised by a soft, discreet sound.
In harmony with current aesthetic trends, the shaped case, water-resistant to 50 metres, is equipped with a screw-down back. A cambered glareproofed sapphire crystal underscores the aesthetic elegance of the case, complemented by a Louisiana alligator leather strap.
May 23rd, 2006
The two Baume brothers setup their first watchmaking house in the Swiss Jura mountains in 1830. In 1918, William and Paul Mercier entered into a partnership. Years later, in 1999, Baume et Mercier joined the prestigious Richemont group, along with such notable brands as Cartier, Piaget, and Jaeger-LeCoultre. With such good company, it is no wonder Baume & Mercier is well established as a contemporary brand that is not afraid to take risks. They have been one of the fastest growing high-end brands in the United States in the past decade.
Baume et Mercier watches have a rich and storied tradition in Swiss watchmaking and are designed and crafted according to the strictest criteria and Swiss traditions. Baume et Mercier are at the forefront of luxury watch design. It all began in 1830 in the Swiss Jura, the heart of Swiss Watchmaking History. The contrast of the rigorous and precise Baume with the artistic and free thinking Mercier fused form and function for all time with the distinct Baume & Mercier timepiece. A one of a kind for all time.
Men’s watch from the Classima EXECUTIVES collection. Self-winding Dubois Dépraz 14400 mechanical movement with jumping hour function. Round L-size watch case (39mm) in 18K red gold, water-resistant to 30 meters. Satin-finished black dial with jumping hour display at 12 o’clock and 2 counters – one for the minutes and one for the seconds. Minute and seconds hands in 18K red gold. Sapphire crystal case back engraved with the Phi composition and golden number. Square-scaled black alligator strap with tone-on-tone stitching, 18K red gold pin buckle. Limited edition of 176 pieces. Also available with a silvered dial and a brown alligator strap.
May 15th, 2006
Due to the great success of the limited edition version in 2005, Tissot comes again this year with a special ice-hockey sports watch designed around this fast-moving sport for which Tissot is the official timekeeper for the World Championships, to take place in 2006 in Latvia.
Available as a non-limited version, this watch is again inspired by the Ice-Hockey rink with its goal area and ice-markings standing out against a white dial surrounded by a blue ring, with a special blue rubber bracelet. The back case also bears the engraving of an ice-hockey puck and stick….
May 7th, 2006
The new Hublot Big Bang chronograph reduced to ‘41mm’ is distinguishable by the multilayered construction of its case, and bezel complete with 6 ‘H’-shaped titanium screws, sunken, polished and blocked, like those found the first 44mm Big Bang chronograph. It is available in 18K red gold, steel or ceramic, and even with diamond setting.
An interesting side profile is achieved with a composite resin insert in a matching colour, which gives the impression that the Hublot natural rubber bracelet passes directly through the body of the chronograph.
On a technical note, the mechanical chronograph movement with automatic movement 2894 and oscillating weight in tungsten carbide, personalised in the colours of Hublot, is left open to view through the sapphire crystal encased by the steel back. Hublot also had its female clientele in mind when developing the new ‘41mm’ Big Bang chronograph in a “Black Magic” version with black ceramic base and bezel; an “Aspen” version in white ceramic with white rubber strap and dial or with bezel set with 114 diamonds weighing 1.22K; a “Frappuccino” version in black ceramic with chocolate brown dial and strap; and a “Porto Cervo” version in 18K red gold, bezel set with 114 diamonds weighing 1.22K, white dial and white rubber strap, which offers an astonishing contrast and further accentuates the fusion of unique materials.
May 1st, 2006
Automatic movement exclusive Gerald Genta entirely decorated with the hand, finished old but, equipped one perpetual day of the month 48 months with indication of the days of the week, the date, the months of the year over 4 years and the leap years. Reserve of 45 hours walk. Octagonal box in red gold SN or white gold polished diamond and circular glasses glossed with polished indices of the hours. Gold dial 18 carats, engraved, partitioned and enamelled, protected by an ice anti-reflecting sapphire doubles face hardened. Crowns beaded with cabochon eye of falcon, melts open anti-reflecting sapphire on the internal face, fixed by 8 pentagonal screws. Exclusive bracelet Gerald Genta in black alligator bent hand with beaded and raised deploying loop logo and symbol of the mark.
April 20th, 2006
The exceptional one and anything else , this tourbillon could not obviously be only one tourbillon. Bright proof that there remain still territories to be explored in the very high clock industry, this one thus joins together two technical prowesses. The first hides in the form even module: inclined with 30 degrees - from where its name Tourbillon Emotion 30° - which only the best clock and watch makers are capable to carry out.
Why 30 degrees? To allow the beam to permanently oscillate in all the plans (the compensation of the differences in walk due to the terrestrial attraction being limited more to the only vertical plane) and to offer to the watch a perfect precision. Second prowess: in addition to the posting of the hours/minutes and small second, by means of three counters, one in vain looks at, scans, passes the dial to the fine comb, one sees only the tourbillon.
Quite simply because the wheels are invisible, or rather because they were offset under the bridge masking all the right part of the dial! Harry Winston and Greubel Forsey thus succeeded in integrating this fantastic module into the Opus spirit, creating a watch virtuoso: the bridge is screwed on the bottom of the box, releasing the swirl of its traditional cage and offering to the sight a mechanism suspended of an absolute purity bus freed from the wheels which usually tend to the vampiriser.
April 15th, 2006
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