Issue #4
THE
TIMES
The official publication for 8th Avenue Watch Co.— retailer of LEADING Swiss made watches
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4 | Introducing Corum Bubble
Introducing
Corum Bubble
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Introducing Corum Bubble | 5
Bet On Bubble Corum has a full house with the Bubble Gaming limited editions, a series of five timepieces dedicated to games of chance. Each limited to just 88 pieces – with the final, 88th wristwatch a unique piece – the Bubble Gaming brings the excitement of gaming to the wrist. Lady Luck smiled on Corum when it first introduced the iconic Bubble in the year 2000. A runaway bestseller, the Bubble made its surprising return last year. Corum continues to celebrate its emblematic timepiece with Bubble Gaming, a series that is a nod to the first Bubble, reviving themes that became a signature of the original, like the roulette wheel and joker. The Bubble Gaming series is made up of five limited edition timepieces: Bubble 8 Ball, Bubble Casino Chip, Bubble Dice, Bubble Joker and Bubble Roulette (as featured). Each is limited to just 88 pieces – “8” is phonetically similar to “luck” in many Chinese dialects – in a 47 mm stainless steel case topped by a massive, domed sapphire crystal. But the very last watch of each edition – the 88th timepiece and perhaps the luckiest – is a one-of-a-kind creation in steel complemented by red gold bezel.
Both the Bubble 8 Ball and Roulette are distinguished by their specially constructed, three-dimensional dials. The Bubble 8 Ball features a relief eight-ball, rising from the surface of the dial and echoing the curve of the sapphire crystal. Even more intricate is the dial of the Bubble Roulette, which takes the form of a roulette table, complete with tiny frets and a ball at the tip of the seconds hand. The Bubble Dice, on the other hand, is a gambler’s fantasy, featuring twin dice on the dial, each covered with sixes on every face – meaning losing is impossible. And just for reassurance: an oversized “6” is found at its usual position on the dial, but also repeated at three o’clock. More artistic is the Bubble Joker, which features a black PVD coated steel case. It depicts a soulful and slightly menacing jester inspired by some of pop culture’s most famous villains. On the dial of the Bubble Joker, an oversized “8” replaces the conventional three o’clock marker for a little bit more luck. And rounding up the series is the Bubble Casino, similarly treated with black PVD. The dial takes the form of a highstakes gaming chip that’s a gambler’s fantasy. On the wrist, it feels like a million dollars.
Corum Bubble Roulette LIMITED EDITION MOVEMENT
Case
Caliber: CO082 - Automatic watch Functions: Hours, minutes, sweepseconds hand Power Reserve: 42 hours Frequency: 4 Hz, 28,800 vph Size: 11 ½”’ Jewels: 21
DIAL
Material: Brass Colour: Roulette type
hands
Shape: Leaf-type, openworked + seconds hand tipped with a roulette ball Material: Brass Distinctive Feature: Rhodium-plated
Size: 47mm Thickness: 18.50mm Material: Stainless Steel Glass: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Caseback: Sapphire crystal back with anti-reflective treatment Water Resistance: 100 m / 10 ATM
strap
Material: Rubber Colour: Black Lug Width: 20/20mm
Buckle
Material: Stainless Steel Type of Buckle: Pin Buckle
6 | Wenger Roadster Black Night
Wenger Roadster Black Night Full Black As darkly fascinating as its name implies, the ROADSTER BLACK NIGHT FULL BLACK collection comes by Swiss made tradition with a three-year warranty. The brand’s quality gives form and substance to an unusual design featuring a clever blend of materials, finishes and details. They form the style signature of the ROADSTER BLACK NIGHT FULL BLACK, an accessory designed to lend an elegant touch of refinement to the look of contemporary men and their fast-paced daily lives.
Available in chronograph or three-hand versions, this timepiece with its resolutely urban-inspired mood combines passion, strength and precision. The two models are fitted with a 45 mm-diameter black PVD-finish case that is water-resistant to 10 ATM/100 m, topped by a sturdy sapphire-coated crystal. The chronograph model is equipped with a fixed bezel bearing a tachymeter scale. It frames a black dial featuring lightly contrasting counters, while luminescent hands and hour-markers ensure perfect readability in the dark. The three-hand plus date model is also equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel and a Swiss made quartz movement which, like the chronograph version, thereby ensures a high level of precision and reliability. Wrist mates designed for daily use, the two blackout watches are equipped with a black silicon strap that highlights the urban spirit of the collection and is synonymous with sturdiness and robustness.
Technical Specs guarantee
Swiss made, three-year warranty
Bezel
CASE
Round steel/ black PVD-finish case, 45 mm in diameter
Unidirectional rotating (three-hand model)
FACE
MOVement
Swiss Made quartz movement
Luminescent hands, hour-markers
functions
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date. Additional functions on the chronograph version: chronograph, tachymeter
WATER resistance
10 ATM/100 m
strap
Silicon strap, pin buckle
crystal
Sturdy sapphire-coated crystal
10 Questions with Alexandre Strambini | 7
10 Questions with Alexandre Strambini; Edox CEO Tell us about yourself (your age/your likes/your dislikes/ length of time in watch industry)? Born in 1975. I like Mother Nature and respect it. I like the time I spend with my family.
Tell us 3 things on your ‘bucket list’ (3 things you want to do before you die). Talk to my parents, talk to my wife and talk to my children. Still wondering to whom first.
Tell us about your company. Edox was born in 1884 and is one of the few remaining familyowned Swiss-made watchmaking industry. My father took over the company in 1983 and moved the offices and workshops in Les Genevez. We produce Swiss-made timepieces, quartz and mechanical, with classical and elegant design, or more sporty and modern look. We are now also the Premium Partner of the Sauber F1 Team, the only Swiss team engaged in the FIA Formula 1 Championship.
If you had more time, what would you do with it? I would spend more time with my family, in the nature surrounding me.
For how many years have you been in the watch industry and for how many years have you been running your company? I am now in the watch industry and running the company together with my father and sister since more than 15 years. What car do you drive and why? I drive a Porsche, I want reliability for my family.
Tell us about your 3 favourite places in the world. My home, the woods, and playing with my kids. How do you unwind and relax in your spare time? Spend time with my children and my family. I also enjoy sport, and more specifically running, country skiing and of course tennis. What is your best childhood memory? Coming to the Edox factory with my dad and enjoying talking to the watchmakers. What watch are you wearing at the moment? The new Chronoffshore-1 Automatic Chronograph.
8 | BRS Diamond Eagle & Carmen Jorda
BRS DIAMOND EAGLE
The BR S Diamond Eagle is the most recent feminine release and an exclusive from Basel 2016 Watch Fair. A midnight blue dial studded with seven diamonds evokes the Aquila constellation: the shining cluster of stars navigators used to find their bearings in land or sea voyages. The watch, conceived in the classic and iconic Bell & Ross square shape, has two slim hands and gleaming metal indices with a streamlined design that make it easy to read, and its blue-tinted dial gives it an exquisite depth. Its delicate design, curated to the tiniest detail by our expert watchmakers, disguises its strong case, machined from steel with an accurate Swiss made quartz movement at its heart, and water resistant to 100 meters. The engraved caseback also echoes the constellation in a stylised design. The
midnight blue alligator strap with pearlescent hints adds to the harmonious palette of blues used for this model. It is an elegant and contemporary timepiece for sophisticated women like Carmen Jorda. As the Aquila constellation was to ancient navigators, she will now be our reference in the exclusive world of racing and catwalks. The BR Diamond Eagle is the embodiment of the qualities that Bell & Ross shares with Carmen Jorda. They are the perfect match: impeccable performance under extreme conditions, expertise, persistence and a unique, elegant and sporty look, describe both the brand’s watches, and Carmen. They are the newest additions to the Bell & Ross team, and they are both shining stars.
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Bell & Ross Presents Carmen Jorda as its Feminine Line Ambassador Bell & Ross, the ultimate reference in aeronautical watches, has added racecar drivers to its list of professional users, but the brand is not stopping there. Since our partnership debut with the Renault Sport Formula One Team, there have been intriguing developments at every turn, and Monaco is no different. BRS DIAMOND EAGLE DIAMONDS Movement
Calibre BR-CAL.102. Quartz.
FUNCTIONS
Hours and minutes
CASE
39 mm diameter. Satinpolished steel. Diamond model: steel bezel set with white diamonds (66 stones totalling 0.99 ct).
DIAL
Midnight blue. Hour circle featuring metal appliqués. Aquila constellation represented by 7 diamonds
CRYSTAL
Anti-reflective sapphire
WATER RESISTANCE
100 metres
STRAPS
Midnight blue alligator
BUCKLE
Pin. Satin-polished steel
Carmen Jorda captivated Bell & Ross with her strong and charismatic personality since they were introduced at the beginning of this year at the press conference announcing Renault’s full manufacturer Formula 1 entry. A thrilling relationship between them has evolved since then. She has shown her perseverance, professionalism and determination to Bell & Ross, who has decided to choose her as the face of its feminine line. This collaboration will certainly reinforce the automotive turn that the brand has taken. Carmen celebrated the
endorsement by saying: “I fell in love with Bell & Ross brand back in February and particularly with the BR collection. They are unique and classic watches that convey strength as well as femininity. I am very happy to be able to represent the brand’s feminine line, as I have really enjoyed seeing all the novelties, especially the BR Diamond Eagle. The Bell & Ross community is incredibly welcoming and it will be a pleasure to be a part of it.”
Edox Grand Ocean ESS Edition | 11
Grand Ocean Extreme Sailing Series™ Edition Excellence in the Extreme The Extreme Sailing Series pits the world’s best sailors against each other in action-packed, adrenalinpumping water ‘combat’ right on city shores.
Technical Specs Calibre
Edox 011
Functions
Display of hours, minutes, seconds, day-date, chronograph
And success on the water requires nothing less than perfect timing, which is why the new Edox Grand Ocean Chronograph Automatic is the official timepiece for the Extreme Sailing Series.
Diameter
45 mm
Case
Stainless steel 316L, black ceramic bezel
Switzerland’s boutique watchmaker, Edox, has a proud track record of producing stylish and rugged sports watches and the new Grand Ocean Chronograph Automatic is no exception.
Water resistance
300 meters / 30ATM
Dial
AP countdown of 4 minutes on 12 o’clock sub-counter
At 45mm, and constructed from a steel case and ceramic bezel with PVD coating, the Grand Ocean has at its heart a powerful automatic mechanical movement based on the ETA Valjoux 7750. A ratcheted unidirectional rotating bezel is marked off with dive times, while the outer case also has a tachymeter scale for calculating average speed or distance travelled.
Glass
Scratch-resistant antireflective sapphire crystal
From Singapore to Sydney, this is white-knuckle water sport at its most daring.
Water-resistant to 300m, the Grand Ocean’s special sub-counter enables the Extreme Sailing Series racers to count down to the exact second the crucial four minutes before each race start. The natural rubber strap, too, is especially designed to withstand the rigours of the elements and this extreme racing. The Edox Grand Ocean Chronograph Automatic is rugged, ultra-accurate and packed with functionality; the perfect companion on the wrist as proved by sailing’s elite.
Strap
Genuine black rubber strap with steel folding clasp
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Alpina Seastrong Diver 300
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Technical Specs Reference
AL-372LBBG4FBV6
Case
Stainless steel Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal. Screw-in crown.
DIAMETER
44 mm diameter
WATER RESISTANCE
30 ATM/300m/1000ft water-resistant
Movement
AL-525, automatic caliber. Quartz winding. 13 jewels, 48 months battery life, 28,800/h. Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Big date
Dial
Black matt dial with applied indexes
Strap
Black rubber diving strap
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
14 | Bell & Ross Baselworld Event 2016
Olivia Harding viewing the new Diamond Eagle watches
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Bell & Ross Baselworld Event 2016 Bell & Ross Australia recently unveiled the Baselworld Collection 2016 to an influential media guest list spanning both print and digital, at Sydney’s iconic Salon Prive, O Bar & Dining Room. Media included GQ Magazine, Men’s Style, Time+Tide, D’Marge, Men’s Health and EVO. The venue was a flawless expression of Bell & Ross’s trademark sleek black aesthetic and featured the spectacular back drop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Guests viewed the Baselworld Collection 2016, including AeroGT, BRS Diamond Eagle, Vintage Aeronavale and Desert Type. The event was co-hosted by Bell & Ross HQ’s JeanChristophe Chevrier and Graeme Goldman, co-founder of 8th Avenue Watch Co. Strong media coverage ensued across luxury and print media, further reinforcing Bell & Ross’s profile in Australia.
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Graeme Goldman, co-founder of 8th Avenue Watch Co. & Jean-Christophe Chevrier, Area Sales Manager, Bell & Ross Paris
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Technical Specs
Victorinox Swiss Army: I.N.O.X.
Case
43 mm case. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, triple anti-reflective coating. Protected screw-down crown. Water-resistant to 200m (20 atm / 660 ft). Screw-down case back.
DIAL
Warm grey or black monobloc dial. Super-LumiNova® hands and hour-markers. Military time on the flange. Date window at 4.30.
STRAP
Brown or black leather strap / Stainless steel bracelet
MOVEMENT
Swiss-made quartz movement
I.N.O.X. LEATHER : A NEW CHAPTER IN RESISTANCE Imagine a material so robust it can withstand fire, water, salt spray, acidic substances, and countless twists and pulls. A material prized by watchmakers for over a century, and redesigned by Victorinox Swiss Army. The tough leather originally used in the crafting of firemen’s boots is a material that measures up to the ultimate I.N.O.X. standards of resistance. A hypoallergenic strap that retains the natural grain and suppleness of the leather while incorporating the strength and durability of a high performance material. Cut from a single piece of black or brown leather with integrated lining, its V-shaped silhouette recalls the blade of the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, stamped with the iconic “Cross & Shield” logo. While sacrificing none of the resistance that characterises the I.N.O.X., it gives the piece a classic yet contemporary feel.
The shock-resistant monobloc dial featuring stamped hour-markers offers a new interpretation with a grained finish. Its sandy mineral shade of warm grey, gives it warmth and depth. Its essential tone-on-tone removable bumper – in compass mode – is marked with the four cardinal points. A functional accessory that protects the watch from scratches while asserting its distinctive style.
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Technical Specs Case
45 mm case Unidirectional rotating bezel with luminescent marker. Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, triple anti-reflective coating. Protected screw-down crown. Water-resistant to 200 m (20 atm / 660 ft). Screw-down case back.
DIAL
Luminescent hands and hour-markers. Date window. Black, blue, red or yellow monobloc dial.
STRAP
Black, blue, red or yellow extendable (8 mm) rubber strap
MOVEMENT
Swiss-made quartz movement
LUMINESCENT FUNCTION
Blue Super-LumiNova® for indicators specific to diving (minutes hand and bezel markers) and green Super LumiNova® for the time indicators.
I.N.O.X. PROFESSIONAL DIVER : FORM SERVING FUNCTION Deep deliberation. Form serving function. Utterly essential new proportions. A more assertive, more resolute model. Authentic with no unnecessary frills. Powerful, robust and sporty, it adapts to any environment. A watch made to withstand the elements. On the ground, trapped beneath the ice, high up in the stratosphere or in the heart of a flame. In natural or urban surroundings, it can take the pressure. Shockproof and anti-magnetic, resistant to water, high pressure, vibrations and extreme variations in temperature, it can face any challenge. 45 millimeters: a deliberately imposing diameter to guarantee flawless readability. Graphic numerals stamped onto the beveled edges of the unidirectional rotating bezel. On the dial, functionality reigns supreme. The blue luminescent minutes hand and capsule at 12 o’clock offer perfect readability in the ocean’s depths, while the green glow of the other elements ensures they remain clear in the dark. The genuine rubber strap
is extendable, featuring gadroons to stretch over a diving suit. A certified diving watch that meets the rigorous NIHS 92-11 Swiss watchmaking standards, I.N.O.X. Professional Diver considerably exceeds the required criteria. It withstands a total of 130 tests specifically developed to guarantee resistance and functionality. These tests confirm I.N.O.X.’s flawless solidity and its ability to meet the vital needs of professional divers. In addition to monochrome shades – timeless black, indigo blue and Victorinox red – I.N.O.X. Professional Diver also comes in the most visible color underwater, bright yellow. A sharp statement. To protect the watch and assert its distinctive and multifunctional style, a removable bumper improves accessibility to the dial thanks to its magnifying effect. A design feature reminiscent of the original diving watches with their domed crystals.
22 | Rotary Watches Limited
Rotary Watches Limited Style, Sophistication and Versatility Established in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1895 by Moise Dreyfuss, Rotary is proud of its reputation as a trusted brand known for high quality, design-led, Swiss timepieces at an affordable price. The founder, Moise Dreyfuss was dedicated to creating beautiful watches with timeless elegance. His attention to detail and insistence on first class personal service ensured the business grew quickly. Within 12 years of the founding of the company, success led to the opening of a UK office. In 1925 the now famous winged Rotary logo was introduced and after the war, under the leadership of Teddy Dreyfuss, the brand developed further, with innovative watches, sophisticated marketing and powerful advertising campaigns. The Rotary Tradition family has a subtle style, making it perfect for any occasion. It has a stunning white dial inside a PVD rose gold case with a date display. This watch is completed by a brown leather strap. This watch is water resistant to the Rotary Dolphin Standard so you can swim and dive all day.
Technical Specs Display type
Analogue. Date display.
case width
41.5mm
case depth
12mm
dial colour
White
Crystal/glass type
Sapphire
case material
PVD Rose Gold Plated
strap type
Leather Strap
clasp
Buckle
waterproof
Dolphin Water Resistant Standard Swim and dive all day
movement
Automatic
23 | 160th Anniversary Jules Borel Collection
160th ANNIVERSARY JULES BOREL COLLECTION - LIMITED EDITION The celebration of exclusive know-how To mark its 160th anniversary, Swiss watchmaker Ernest Borel used the occasion of Baselworld 2016 to exclusively unveil a collection of 10 automatic movement watches for both men and women: The 160th ANNIVERSARY JULES BOREL COLLECTION. Among its new creations, Ernest Borel has designed a new and essential timepiece in homage to the founder of the house, a true work of watchmaking art released in a limited edition, with 888 pieces available worldwide. An allusion to Chinese culture, the figure “8” is associated with happiness, wealth and eternity. Supplied in a leather and wood presentation case, this prestigious model epitomises the very essence of a craft know-how that has been recognised since 1856. It meets every criterion of perfection established by Jules Borel, the creator of superlative watches, a subtle balance between tradition and contemporary design, yet exuding a true timelessness. Enhanced by the rose gold that surrounds the 12 diamonds on its dial and embellishes the hands and bezel, this piece of rare beauty features a Swiss automatic movement with complication enclosing the hour, minute, second, date, day and power reserve functions. The choice of a strap in brown alligator and folding clasp also adds true elegance to this limited edition. Water-resistant to 50 metres, this commemorative watch is a synthesis between past and present and will delight lovers of beautiful objects, sensitive to the heritage and traditional values of Swiss watchmaking.
Technical Specs case
Rose gold PVD plated case, Diameter 40mm, Case back see-through sapphire with etching pattern
dial
Silvered dial set with 12 diamonds, Golden hands, Day, date and power reserve indicator
strap
Brown alligator strap, Folding buckle
water resistance
50 meters (5 bar / 165 ft)
Calibre
functions
9094 Swiss made automatic movement, Diameter 11.50mm, 21 jewels, Power reserve 42h, 28’800 vibrations/h, Rhodium plated, Circular graining, Geneva stripes Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day, Date retrograde, Power reserve
24 | Bell & Ross AERO GT
Bell & Ross
AERO GT The Road & the Time
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Every year, in order to create new models, I need new sources of inspiration”, admits Bruno Belamich, Bell & Ross creative director. “Following the success of the B-Rocket motorbike in 2014, I wanted to go even further and design the Bell & Ross car. The aim was to produce a car that can ‘hold its own’, even amongst automotive professionals. But above all, this real challenge was a great joy,” remembers the designer. “The AeroGT concept car was the starting point for the creation of a new pair of watches inspired by the automotive world – the BR 03 AeroGT models.
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In 2016, Bell & Ross is firmly focusing on the motoring world, another one of its designer’s favourite fields. The brand has designed the AeroGT, an avant-garde concept car and GT grand sport with bodywork as streamlined as a fighter jet. This unique car, created by the watchmaker’s design studio, was not created by chance. “The AeroGT concept car is an extension of our field of expertise, which demonstrates the creative ability and strength of our brand. I thought that it would be interesting to combine the iconic Bell & Ross features with a car directly inspired by aeronautics,” explains Bruno Belamich. “This concept car is in actual fact an amalgamation of an aircraft and a GT.” This spectacular vehicle adopts the major principles of Bell & Ross watches: form in response to function, a passion for mechanics and, of course, a strong aeronautic overtone. Alongside the presentation of this unique prototype, two exceptional watches with a strongly car-inspired character are being released. Since the very beginning, Bell & Ross has used aviation’s iconic features in the design of its watches. Bruno Belamich therefore spends a great number of his working hours studying jets, fighters and bombers. However, this mechanics,
style and performance enthusiast also loves to burn rubber on the roads. This year, Bell & Ross is presenting computergenerated images of the AeroGT, an extreme grand sport car project. “The design of this concept car took just over one year. To obtain optimal results, we worked with specialists in car design,” explains Bruno Belamich. It was very important for us to create a high-performance car with realistic characteristics.” Ultimately, this stunning super car, as streamlined as a jet, shows what a Bell & Ross car might look like.
Half AERO The AeroGT is a super car inspired by aviation. With this creation, Bell & Ross is keeping in touch with its aeronautic roots. Extremely low (1.10 m) and aerodynamic, the 4.7 metre long car seems to split the air like an arrow. Its pointed forms with sharp angles and cutting overhangs are reminiscent of some stealth aeroplanes. All it needs to take off is a pair of wings. When seen from above, the drop-shaped glass roof recalls the glass cover of a jet cockpit. Meanwhile the razor-thin wing mirrors are inspired by the small wings called ‘canards’ placed on the nose of a fighter. The two unusually sized exhaust pipes evoke turbojet engine exhausts, while
the turbine-style rims imitate the vanes of supersonic aircraft engines. But the most impressive detail is the rear longitudinal aileron, which is reminiscent of an aircraft’s vertical stabilizer. The role of this element is to stabilize the racing car when performing quick turns. Ultimately, the Bell & Ross AeroGT concept car combines motoring and aviation to the greatest possible degree.
Half GT The Bell & Ross AeroGT draws its inspiration from grand tourers (‘gran turismo’ in Italian). This category of racing car, first produced in the land of Pasolini in the ‘50s, encompasses the most illustrious sports cars in automotive history, and particularly the celebrated Ferrari 250 GTO, of which only 36 were produced in the ‘60s. At the time, these versatile sports vehicles were designed to be at home both at great speeds and on the track. Indeed, some “gentlemen drivers” would travel directly by road to the competitions in which they were competing. The Bell & Ross AeroGT celebrates these legends on wheels in a highly contemporary manner.
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THE AERO GT, A CONTEMPORARY TECHNICAL LAYOUT Like an aeroplane, the AeroGT uses cutting-edge technologies and benefits from first-class performance. Its strict twoseater mid-engine layout looks very contemporary. In the ‘50s and ‘60s, GTs most often relied on a classic layout: front engine and rear-wheel drive. Later on, engines on the whole moved to the middle of the car, just behind the passengers. The AeroGT adopts this approach, which guarantees excellent weight distribution between the front
and the back. Gripping the asphalt, it enjoys first-class steering performance and road handling. In order to be light yet rigid, the monocoque chassis and body use carbon fiber. As a result, the car only weighs 1320kg. As light as a feather! When it came to designing the AeroGT, Bruno Belamich didn’t hold back. He imagined the car propelled by a 4.2l V8 twin-turbo engine, combined with the latest 8-speed automatic gearbox. The Bell & Ross super car would boast 610hp – more than ample power in all situations. Press the accelerator pedal and its full horsepower is let loose. The car reaches 100km/h in less than 3 seconds. The two turbos grant the car maximum torque at both low and high
engine speeds for stunning acceleration. Overtaking becomes a pure formality. As for its maximum speed, the AeroGT is intended to reach a peak speed of 315km/h. For this reason, the Bell & Ross concept car notably features a pitot tube, installed at the top of its right wing. This type of probe, which can be found in aeronautics, measures very high speeds. Meanwhile the heatresistant ceramic brakes have the delicate task of stopping this road-borne missile. Finally, the designers opted for a rear-wheel drive layout to maintain the driving pleasure and reactivity of the car. There is nothing boring about driving the AeroGT!
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AERO GT CONCEPT CAR TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE
TRANSMISSION
V8 Bi-Turbo - 1 small diameter turbo for low-end torque + 1 large diameter turbo for high-end torque. Displacement - 4199 cm3 – 4.2 l. Max. Power - 610 hp. Rear-wheel drive - To keep the weight down and preserve driving sensation.
GEARBOX
Robotised gearbox with double clutch. 8 speed
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 2.9s 1000 m: 19.8s Max. speed: 315km/h
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Length 4696mm; Width 2072mm; Height 1090mm; Wheelbase 2884mm; Dry Weight 1320kg
TYRES
Front: 245/35 ZR 20 Rear: 305/30 ZR 20
BRAKES
Discs: ceramic FR 410 mm – RR 390 mm Heat resistant for intensive use (circuit). Callipers: 6-piston fixed FR/RR
MATERIALS
Chassis: carbon monocoque cell Bodywork: aluminium/carbon
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The BR 03 AeroGT watch duo is directly inspired by the AeroGT concept car. Admittedly, the automotive and watchmaking industries share a lot of similarities. Both domains are concerned with motors and performance as well as time and precision. They both function using gears, escapements, screws and cams. There is also a very old tradition of making watches for car drivers, mainly chronographs intended for professional track drivers. It therefore seemed only natural to combine the two with the AeroGT concept car and the BR 03 AeroGT watches.
BR 03-94 AeroGT LIMITED EDITION OF 500 PIECES Movement
Calibre BR-CAL.319. Automatic mechanical
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes and small seconds at 12 o’clock. Large date. Chronograph: 12-hour timer at 6 o’clock, 30-min timer at 9 o’clock, central chronograph seconds. Tachymeter scale on the flange.
CASE
42 mm in diameter. Satin-polished steel.
DIAL
Skeleton. Metal appliqué indices. Metal skeleton. Superluminova-filled hours and minutes hands.
CRYSTAL
Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
WATER RESISTANCE
100 Metres
“Both the BR 03 AeroGT watches and the AeroGT concept car are ultra-technical and high-performance,” assures the Bell & Ross creative director. The design studio created two variants: a chronograph embodying the very essence of the “automotive watch” and a more classical three-handed watch. These watches feature a steel case that recalls the fuselagestyle body of the AeroGT project. For even greater strength, the designer boosted the proportions and shapes of these models to give them a sportier and more streamlined look. Their crowns are made using red aluminum, an extremely light alloy often used in sports cars. Their open-worked dials are formed from layers to give them an intriguing impression of depth. Meanwhile, the skeletonized mechanism of these BR 03 AeroGT watches has been designed to allow a glimpse through the movement while making them lighter. This reduction work can also be seen in racing cars. For these watches, the aim was to highlight the sophistication and beauty of the watch motor. The AeroGT concept car also allows its mechanics to be admired, which are housed under a smoked glass window.
STRAPS
Black calfskin stitched with red piping and ultra-resistant black synthetic fabric.
BUCKLE
Pin. Satin-polished steel.
BR 03-94 AeroGT
BR 03-92 AeroGT LIMITED EDITION OF 500 PIECES Movement
Calibre BR-CAL.318. Automatic mechanical
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes and seconds.
CASE
42 mm in diameter. Satin-polished steel.
DIAL
Skeleton. Metal appliqué indices. Metal skeleton. Superluminova-filled hours and minutes hands.
CRYSTAL
Sapphire with anti-reflective coating.
WATER RESISTANCE
100 metres.
STRAPS
Black calfskin stitched with red piping and ultra-resistant. Black synthetic fabric.
BUCKLE
Pin. Satin-polished steel.
A direct expression of the AeroGT concept car, this very contemporary-looking chronograph watch is the archetypal driver’s watch. Its mechanism is devoted to measuring short time intervals. The skeletonized dial features metal hourmarkers. The two chronograph counters on a grey-tinted crystal display the hours and half hours. Meanwhile the large hand at the center of the dial shows the seconds. The whole is completed by a tachymeter scale. This watch function is used in particular to calculate the speed of a car. To ensure continued good visibility, even when driving at night in a downpour, the hour-markers and hands are coated with photo luminescent material. Also to improve legibility, the hands of the chronograph are red-cultured. The aluminum start pushbutton is also painted red to encourage action. A date function can be found at 3 o’clock.
BR 03-92 AeroGT In the wake of the AeroGT, this three-handed version is also powered by a skeletonized mechanism. It presents a central hour, minute and seconds display. The seconds’ hand is cultured red, as is the small fixed triangle indicating 12 o’clock. The latter recalls the dashboard counters of GT sports cars.
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BR 03 AEROGT, WATCHMAKING MECHANICS
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30 | Luminox - 1949
Luminox Desert Sand Durability with a Rugged Update Zurich, Switzerland Luminox has yet again breathed new life into the very traditional Field watch category. The Atacama Field Series, named after the Chilean Atacama region, one of the driest areas in the entire world, was the inspiration for the Luminox’s Field Series. The Atacama Field Series blends the functionality of a modern Swiss Made timepiece with an updated retro look and rugged styling. The newest pieces, day-date models (1922.BOB, 1924, 1924.M and 1929) and chronograph alarm models (1942.BOB, 1944, 1944.M
and 1949), feature both earthy and bold new color ways, and the return of the classic Black-on-Black. Originating in the 1880’s, the field watch gained popularity during the First World War due to soldier’s demands for reliable and portable timepieces. Trench fighting required quick, accurate timing so watches had to be small enough to be worn on the wrist. The battlefield environment also created a need for exceptionally water and shock resistant watches, and the Field watch quickly evolved a distinctive style – rugged and utilitarian with virtually no embellishment.
For almost a century, the Field Watch has epitomized American heritage style, and its popularity continues to grow. Over time, the style has been updated and contemporised growing in case size with the trend towards larger watches, and also with the addition of quartz movement reliability with the advent of this technology. The Chrono Alarm models feature the innovative and proprietary highly audible sound box construction for which Luminox is renowned. Water resistance ratings are 200 metres.
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SUPER KONTIKI BLACK LIMITED EDITION 888 PCS Movement
Sellita calibre SW200-1
CASE
Stainless steel PVD black; rotating bezel PVD black aluminium-ring; 45 mm
DIAL
Black
STRAP
Stainless steel milanese bracelet ; folding clasp PVD black
FUNCTIONS
Hour, minute, second, date
SUPER KONTIKI
Revival of an Icon ETERNA LAUNCHES NEW SUPER KONTIKI MODELS INSPIRED BY ORIGINAL Since 1962, the name Super KonTiki has been synonymous among divers for outstanding reliability and precision. Today, the first diver’s watch with a rotating bezel from the House of Eterna is a timekeeping icon both on land and below the surface. This year, the original celebrates its much-awaited revival with several new models, including the Black edition, limited to 888 watches.
Movement
Sellita calibre SW200-1
CASE
Stainless steel ; rotating bezel with aluminium-ring ; 45 mm
DIAL
Black
STRAP
Black & orange natos ; pin buckle
FUNCTIONS
Hour, minute, second, date
When Eterna developed its first KonTiki models back in 1958 to commemorate a daring expedition across the Pacific, a unique success story for the art of Swiss watchmaking began. The watch line rapidly established itself as a benchmark for extreme sportiness, absolute reliability and precision, ruggedness and resilience. It has remained so to this day, almost five decades on. Even the earliest KonTiki steel cases were water-resistant to 200 metres. In 1962, Eterna also developed the Super KonTiki for professional divers, the first diver’s watch with a rotating bezel. Its large, highly legible Roman numerals supplied divers with the information they needed to time decompression stops correctly during ascents. Now, in 2015, Eterna pays tribute to this unmistakable icon of timekeeping both above and below the surface with the launch of new Super KonTiki models inspired by the 1960s’ and 1970s’ originals. The new watches have unmistakably inherited the solid case with its contoured sides, as well as the characteristic rotating bezel with its chunky, knurled edges, from their predecessors. The triangular indices, shaped like a compass needle, are likewise a stylistic element that characterized the first KonTiki watches. The robust, strikingly sporty exterior combined with the reliable automatic movement predestines the Super KonTiki to be the ideal companion for modern adventurers and explorers who attach value to having their own individual sense of style.
32 | Edox Men of Influence 2016 Event
Edox Sponsorship of Men’s Style Magazine, Men of Influence 2016 EVENT Edox Swiss Watches recently sponsored the Men’s Style, Men Of Influence at Sydney restaurant-du-jour, Silvereye in the Old Clare Hotel. The Men Of Influence is a most prestigious list recognising talented, high-achieving Australian men under 45 and included Edox Watch Wearing Ambassador Scott McLaughlin, launched in Men’s Style, Winter 2016. Edox received prominent coverage on the night including logo placement on media wall, key high profile attendees wearing Edox and acknowledgement in speeches.
Image Above: Table setting with Edox watch and menu. Images Right (Clockwise from top left): Simon Hancock from www.mrsimonhancock.com.au, Hayden and Danielle Cox from Hayden Shapes, Cricketer Ed Cowan, The Men’s Style front cover is displayed in the venue.
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1. We are excited to announce the opening of our new 8th Avenue Watch Co. Store at Pacific Fair Shopping Centre on the beautiful Gold Coast! | 2. Corum Bubble White | 3. Claude Bernard Classic Chronograph | 4. Alpina Seastrong Diver 300 Automatic. | 5. Alpina Startimer Chronograph | 6. Glycine Combat 7 Vintage | 7. Corum Admiral’s Cup Legend 42 | 8. Ernest Borel Duke Collection, reference GS7351-28121BK | 9. BR03-92 COMMANDO with matte black case and grey dial. | 10. BR01-92 HEADING INDICATOR | 11. 88 Rue Du Rhone: 87WA140016 | 12. Eterna Heritage Kontiki, reference 11197341411230.
| 13. Exclusive to 8TH Avenue Watch Co: V8 Supercar Champion and Edox Brand Ambassador, Scott McLaughlin launches his own custom watch. | 14. Victorinox Swiss Army I.N.O.X Professional Diver on blue strap. | 15. We are proud to announce the opening of our new 8th Avenue Watch Co. Store at Doncaster Shopping Centre! | 16. Wenger Field Colour 01.0441.149. | 17. CORUM BUBBLE JOKER | 18. Luminox F-22 Raptor 9240 Series. | 19. Oris Artelier Calibre 111 | 20. GRAHAM CHRONOFIGHTER VINTAGE (2CVAS.BO1A). | 21. BR03-94 HERITAGE
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Super Kon Tik i 1973 Limited Edition