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nkiru - company overview The NKIRU Watch Company was established in 2000. When founder, Steven Richardson chose the name NKIRU, an Nigerian word meaning “looking ahead,” it eloquently personified his own creative vision to maintain a fresh, modern approach to design and a constant focus on clients’ needs, while also maintaining the high standards typical of classic watch design. Particular attention is paid to the mechanics of NKIRU watches. Not only are they beautiful to look at, they are also sophisticated time pieces crafted to meet high standards of accuracy, set by an official watch institute in Switzerland. NKIRU uses automatic chronograph or tourbillon movements, which hold 25 jewels including rubies and sapphires. Variations like sub dials, center second hands and other timing functions are also incorporated, adding to the overall finely detailed feel of these distinctive timepieces. Every NKIRU piece are made in metals like 316L stainless steel, 18-karat yellow, white, peach, green or rose gold and other precious metals like platinum. Our diamonds are G color, VS/ VVS clarity and are carefully selected by our gemologist, just one of the many experts available to cater to our clients’ horology needs. NKIRU’s limited-edition timepieces are handcrafted in the USA using Swiss Movements.
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It is our hope to see our cherished timepieces passed down to other devoted watch lovers for generations to come.
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460 s.r. tourbillon 44
case: diameter: movement: dial: crystal: diamond wt:
18 karat white gold and diamonds 41.5 27 jewels tourbillon manual wound 18 karat white gold hand engrave and diamonds sapphire 8 carats of vvs g color diamonds
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461 s.r. tourbillon 44
18 karat yellow gold and yellow diamonds 41.5 27 jewel tourbillon hand engraved manual wound movement dial: 18 karat yellow gold and hand engraved crystal: sapphire band: america alligator with diamond and 18 karat yellow gold buckle diamond wt: 6 carats of vvs fancy yellow diamonds
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462 regatta chronograph aďŹ cionado 150
case: diameter: movement: dial: crystal: hands: bel: necklace: diamonds:
316l stainless steel and diamonds 38mm 7750 eta automatic 25 jewel chronograph 18 karat white gold and diamonds sapphire luminous white 18 karat white gold 36� 18 karat white gold 10.5 carats of vvs g color diamonds
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463 regatta chronograph aďŹ cionado 150
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316l stanless steel and black diamonds 38mm 7750 eta automatic 25 jewel chronograph stainless steel and white diamonds sapphire 18 karat white gold and diamonds 32� 18 karat white gold and black diamonds 6 carats of vvs g diamond and black diamonds
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466 regatta anchor 250
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1316l stainless steel 47.5 2824-2 eta movement 25 jewels automatic green luminous numbers sapphire white stitching and black leather
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464 regatta anchor abstract art 50
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316l stainless steel 47.5 2824-2 eta movement 25 jewels automatic oil painting on stainless steel by artist jeffery kent sapphire hand crafted leather with white stitching
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465 regatta anchor abstract art 50
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316l stainless steel 47.5 2824-2 eta movement 25 jewels automatic oil painting on stainless steel by artist Jeffrey kent sapphire hand crafted leather with white stitching
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471 regatta chronograph 500
case: 316l stainless steel and black diamonds diameter: 42.5 movement: 7750 eta automatic 25 jewel chronograph dial: 18 karat black gold and hand engraved with rubies and black diamonds and meteorite crest crystal: sapphire band: america alligator rotor: hand engraved stainless steel total diamond and ruby wt 5 catars diamond wt: 5 carats of black diamons and rubies
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470 regatta chronograph 500
case: diameter: movement: dial: crystal: band: rotor:
316l stainless steel 42.5 7750 eta automatic 25 jewel chronograph 18 karat white gold and hand engraved sapphire america alligator hand engraved stainless steel
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467 alba 150
case: diameter: movement: dial:
316l stainless steel 41.5 x 39mm 2824-2 eta movement 25 jewels automatic 18 karat white gold skeleton and hand engraved movement sapphire 316l stainless steel 18 vs1 diamonds
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468 alba 150
case: diameter: movement: dial:
316l stainless steel 41.5 x 39mm 2824-2 eta movement 25 jewels automatic 18 karat black gold skeleton and hand engraved movement sapphire black leather 18 vs1 diamonds
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475 s.r. tourbillon 44
316 stainless stell 41.5 27 jewels tourbillon manual wound stainless steel with blue and white diamonds pave set crystal: sapphire diamond wt: Diamonds F color VS18 Carats
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474 Regatta Chronograph collection 44
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18 karat white and yellow gold pawe set with diamonds and yellow sapphires
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41.5 Swiss automatic 7750 eta chronograph Diamonds
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white luminous
crystal: sapphire diamond wt: Diamonds F color VS1.300 and 2 carats of yellow saaphires
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469 alba 150
case: diameter: movement: dial:
316l stainless steel 41.5 x 39mm 2824-2 eta movement 25 jewels automatic 18 karat white gold skeleton and hand engraved movement sapphire black leather 18 vs1 diamonds
crystal: band: rotor:
nkiru - bio Steven Richardson sits at the helm of the company NKIRU. A native of Baltimore, Maryland, Richardson began an apprenticeship in jewelry making in 1995. During this period he designed and marketed jewelry using gold and silver accented with semi-precious stones and diamonds. As he progressed, he traveled throughout Thailand and Japan, where he studied many aspects of the jewelry industry. Later, he continued his education in Brazil studying gemology. Upon his return to the US, he noticed how jewelers were using semiprecious stones and diamonds to embellish watches. Since the inner workings of the watch had always fascinated him, he was compelled to study horology (which is the science of time measurement) in New York City under a master watchmaker. In 2001, Richardson developed his first one-of-a-kind timepiece. Richardson continues to carve out his own niche, designing distinctive, limited-edition timepieces for a one of a kind select clientele. NKIRU’s client base include watch connoisseurs, collectors and celebrated actors, sports figures and writers. Included are Maya Angelou, Malik Yoba, Ovie Maghilia and Keith Robinson. Nkiru shares not only a passion for imaginative watch design, but also a desire to add quality to life.
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symbolize the conflict in Africa. This campaign intends to convey a strong message to consumers that will bolster humanitarianism and redirect spending away from retailers that house tainted stones. Every time the wearer makes reference to his timepiece, he continuously reminds himself of his contribution to help victims of the blood diamond trade, who face human rights abuses every day. Anyone can effect change and ultimately revolutionize the diamond trade.
“Time for Change” Press Release African Holocaust The next time you look into your favorite jewelry store to marvel at an exquisite diamond ring, ask yourself this question. Did someone die for that diamond? Some diamonds have helped fund devastating civil wars in Africa, destroying the lives of millions. Conflict diamonds are those sold in order to fund armed conflict and civil war. Profits from the trade in conflict diamonds total billions of dollars and were used by warlords and rebels to buy arms during the devastating wars in Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Sierra Leone. These wars have cost an estimated 3.7 million lives. NKIRU’s contribution To create awareness and to do our part to revolutionize the corrupt diamond trade, NKIRU Company is building alliances with Canadian and Indian companies that only sell non conflict diamonds and semi precious stones. To reinforce our commitment to this important issue, CEO and designer, Steven Richardson of NKIRU Company designed a new line of timepieces that incorporates certified non conflict diamonds. NKIRU’s Red Tear Collection depicts on its timepieces, diamond settings that
NKIRU’s Red Tear Collection NKIRU’s Red Tear timepieces have black diamonds representing the people of Africa. White VVS diamonds indicates the tears of the African people and red rubies indicates the blood that is spilled. Price will range from $1,200 to $60,000 for these unique ltd edition timepieces. NKIRU Company has partnered with The African Diaspora Medical Project (The ADMProject) and a portion of Red Tear timepiece sales will go to The ADMProject The African Diaspora Medical Project (The ADMProject) NKIRU will donate 7% profit of each timepiece that is sold or auctioned from the Red Tear Collection to the ADMProject and to local African communities. The African Diaspora Medical Project (The ADMProject) is a not-for-profit medical relief organization dedicated to improving the delivery of healthcare to Africa and its Diaspora. The ADMProject develops and implements health-related projects in response to needs that have been identified by medical colleagues, other non-profit organizations, and the peoples of Africa. In our joint effort to launch an international effort to rectify past injustices, we redirect a percentage of our Red Tear profits back to local African communities harmed by the diamond trade Actors and sports personalities climb aboard with NKIRU To demonstrate their commitment to this important cause, actors Malik Yoba, Keith Robinson alongside NFL player Ovie Mughelli, have purchased their very own timepieces from the Red Tear Collection. We welcome additional celebrity endorsements. NKIRU’s Red Tear Collection, buy non conflict diamonds – Choose to change the world and your life. Steven Richardson NKIRU Company
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