Maurice Lacroix Calendrier Retrograde
Posted on October 9, 2009
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Having started the production of in-house movement on premises of the new manufactory, the watchmaker Maurice Lacroix concentrated first of all on the production of new calibres for its best watches. The Maurice Lacroix Caledrier Retrograde is one of them. It has every right to be called the herald of the great success of the young brand of Maurice Lacroix watches in the World.
Manually assembled and decorated calibre ML150 features manual winding and traditional balance frequency of 18,000 bph. Bridges and the main plate boast the recognizable black-gold treatment. At first sight the design of the model has remained unchanged except for the crescent-shaped scale at the dial which differs from its predecessor.
In fact, the craftsmen from Maurice Lacroix have changed the looks of the watch. The secret is in the bigger size of the steel case now measuring 46 mm in diameter. The bigger size of the case caused enlargement of other parts of the characteristic silver dial. The markers at the calendar retrograde indicator have become clearer as well as those of the retrograde power reserve indicator.
Longines Grande Vitesse Chronograph 24h
Posted on September 30, 2009
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The new chronograph Grande Vitesse 24h by Longines is probably the very embodiment of speed. This outstanding sportive watch features several special peculiarities as a 24-hours time-indication at the dial and double tachymeter markers which allow measuring the speed both in miles and kilometers per hour.
Smooth lines, streamline shape, refinely finished details, spectacular red frame and durable stainless steel make this Longines watch extremely stylish. The Grande Vitesse series of timepieces is dedicated to the fastest among watch amateurs.
The dial of the new timepiece is protected with sapphire crystal. Water resistance makes up 50 meters.
The new Longines watch is equipped with an automatic ETA movement calibre Valjoux 7754 with 25 jewels. The balance frequency makes up 28,800 bph while power reserve is 46 hours. The movement also provides chronograph and second time zone functions.
The new Longines Grande Vitesse Chronograph 24h is accompanied with a stainless steel bracelet with triple snapping buckle. The watch is also available with a brown or black leather strap with snapping clasp.
Oris Swiss Hunter Big Crown
Posted on September 23, 2009
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In honour of the legendary jet plane Hawker-Siddeley Hunter the watchmaking company Oris has created a special timepiece - Oris Swiss Hunter Big Crown – which makes the latest replenishment in the aviation series of Oris watches. For the first time Hawker Hunter took off in 1951 as a part of British Air Force and seven years later the plane started to protect the skies above Switzerland. And although the Hunter is no more in military service it continues its flight owing to the Swiss Hunter Team from Fliegermuseum Altenrhein which a unique team of retired pilots of Swiss Air Force. They inspired the designers from Oris to create this limited edition of pilot’s watches.
The new Swiss Hunter Big Crown is housed by a stainless steel case coated with anthracite PVD-treatment. The case measures 46 mm in diameter. Smooth curves of the case are inspired by the lines of fuselage and wings of the jet plane. A tiny silhouette of a plane at the tip of the date indicator also reminds of the legendary air machine.
The dial looks like a cockpit’s control panel while the shape of the crown pays tribute to the first pilot’s watches. The dial is protected with sapphire crystal. The see-through back case allows the owner to admire the work of the automatic movement Oris 644 (based on ETA 2824). Water resistance is 100 meters.
The edition of Swiss Hunter Big Crown watch is limited to 1958 copies – which is the symbol of the year when the Hawker Hunter first took off to the sky of Switzerland.
Cartier Declaration
Posted on September 18, 2009
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One of the most famous and reputable jewellery houses – Cartier – never stops to amaze everyone with new styles of elegant and refined jewellery and watches. Designers from Cartier draw their inspiration for dazzling timepieces from different symbols of the lapse of time. The image of one of the most spectacular ladies’ timepiece by the famous brand – Cartier Declaration - was inspired by the rosary beads that are eternal symbols of the passing time.
Declaration watch corresponds to the highest standards and traditions of watchmaking respected by Cartier. The watch is reliable and precise and at the same time it looks more like an elegant piece of jewellery rather than a timekeeping device. The long narrow cord used as the bracelet boasts 10 precious rings made of 18k white gold and decorated with the finest diamonds. Just as rosary beads the rings travel smoothly up and down the bracelet. When all the rings are moved down they close the dial and reveal the watch’s most precious secret – the finest diamond.
The Cartier Declaration watch is powered by a high quality quartz movement. The dial is protected by durable scratchproof sapphire crystal and boasts sword-shaped blued steel hands. He watch is water resistant up to 30 meters.
Ulysse Nardin Royal Blue Tourbillon
Posted on September 11, 2009
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One of the oldest and most reputable Swiss watchmakers – Ulysse Nardin – presents a new watch which has every right to be called a masterpiece of Haute Horlogerie. The new 30-pieces limited edition Royal Blue Tourbillon collection boasts amazing platinum timepieces decorated with 42 finest diamonds and 12 sparkling sapphires.
A unique for skeleton-watches tourbillon as if flies in the air without any contact with the elegant case. The case measures 42 mm in diameter and features the crown decorated with a sapphire cabochon framed with diamonds. The watch is water resistan up to 30 meters.
The new majestic Ulysse Nardin Royal Blue Tourbillon watch is powered by a manually wound UN-79 Calibre movement which relies on transparent blue sapphire plates to support the movement structure. Such a construction allows the observer to have a deep view into the mechanism. The movement provides impressing 100 hours of power reserve.
The new Ulysse Nardin Royal Blue Tourbillon is accompanied with an elegant platinum bracelet adorned with 400 diamonds forming a complicated geometrical pattern. The watch is also available with an alligator leather strap equipped with platinum clasp inlayed with sapphires and diamonds.
Lady Arpels Centenaire
Posted on June 24, 2009
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Van Cleef and Arpels watches are always notable for the infinite elegance and charm. There is something magical about the mysterious sparkling of precious stones and perpetual tick-tock of the elegant masterpieces of horology produced by one of the most elegant watchmaking brands. Each timepiece by Van Cleef and Arpels is a real gem as for example Lady Arpels Centenaire watch for women who appreciate exquisite style in everything.
The Lady Arpels Centenaire was created to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the company. The Lady Arpels Centenaire features quite a big case measuring 36 mm in diameter. The case was designed by Pierre Arpels in 1949. Its central decoration is also inspired by the same 1949 model. It is crafted out of 18kt white gold.
The watch face represents the four seasons and is composed of two separate sections. The first is a natural white mother-of-pearl disk which rotates around the dial every three months, with a second part, which is hand-painted enamel, which shows a garden which represents the four seasons. The dial is protected with sapphire crystal as well as the back case.
The watch accommodates a mechanical movement based on Jaeger-LeCoultre basic movement. The watch is coupled with an elegant blue satin strap with folding clasp.
Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Lady
Posted on June 19, 2009
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The legendary collection of timepieces by the renowned jewellery and watchmaking brand Chopard - L.U.C – has been replenished with an extremely elegant and luxurious timepiece for ladies - Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Lady. The watch is notable not only for the outstanding feminine design but also for the impressively complicated movement. The new timepiece is produced in limited edition of 50 pieces.
The new Chopard L.U.C Tourbillon Lady accommodates a manually wound L.U.C 4T movement with four winding barrels which provide 9 days of power reserve. The power reserve indicator is placed at 12 o’clock. The small seconds are combined with the tourbillon carriage. The movement is manually decorated and is marked with Geneva Seal of quality: the shapely bridges show of Cotes de Geneve patterns, finely chamfered edges, and bevelled jewel sinks and screw settings. What is more the movement is COSC certified.
The impressive movement is housed by a 42-mm 18K white or rose gold case fully set with the finest diamonds. Water resistance is 30 meters. The see-through sapphire crystal case back allows admiring the perfect movement.
The luxurious watch is coupled with a pink or white alligator leather strap equipped with a gold folding clasp paved with round brilliant diamonds.
On Air Wristwatch
Posted on June 12, 2009
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A Turkish designer Iskander Asanaliev presents his original transparent On Air Wristwatch. The main peculiarity of the timepiece is that it only has one hand - the hour hand.
On Air Wristwatch shows the time in an extraordinary minimal way. While LED display shows minutes in number, its position shows the current hour. Display is also functioning as a light and set button. If you push once, the LED lights up. To set the time you need just to push in the center of the display for 5 seconds and LED flashes, here you push upper or lower corner of the display to set the hour and the left and right corner to set minutes.
The On Air Wristwatch is still a concept. But the idea was appreciated by many designers and watch specialists so maybe very soon the concept will become a real timepiece – the technology allowing producing such a watch already exists. And then it will be surely a success among those who like unusual and eye-catching designer accessories.
Gucci Pulse Concept Watch
Posted on June 5, 2009
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The legendary fashion brand Gucci is famous not only for its luxury clothes and accessories. Fashion watches by this brand are also quite popular. Though the company is not a watchmaking one, timepieces by Gucci are notable for the outstanding quality of the movements and elegant luxurious design that can meet the tastes of the most capricious people of fashion. Now Gucci presents its new concept timepiece – Gucci Pulse Concept watch.
The design of the new timepiece can be defined as retro-futuristic. This is the latest creation of designer Nuno Oliveira from Portugal, who wanted to design the most superb bracelet with watch wearing the famous Gucci brand and to see it on all ladies’ wrists.
Pulse is a concept involving the LCD technology and a nice stylish silver finish. The watch is made in the form of a thick silver bracelet. When you want to check the time you can simply slide the watch cover in the middle of the bracelet and reveal the transparent LED display.
Swatch Infinity Concept Watch
Posted on May 29, 2009
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Over the past few years, some amazing digital watch concepts have been introduced. Most electronic gadgets do double, triple or quadruple duty as watches, phones, cameras or mp3 players. And every year designers and engineers improve not only the functional side of such timepieces but also create new futuristic designs.
Among the recent novelties in this sphere Swatch Infinity Concept watch seems to be one of the most interesting and eye-catching. The concept timepiece was designed by Pierre Merlet and features a built-in mp3 player, video player/recorder and a photo album.
Swatch Infinity is a bracelet-style digital watch that features a removable face. The strap of the new gadget has a magnetic clasp and the body of the watch pops off to be recharged.
The watch looks quite original and will be appreciated by everyone who is fond of high tech multifunctional gadgets.