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Audemars Piguet I Lionel Messi The New Icon Glash端tte Original I Senator Diary a World First Jaeger LeCoultre 1 Iron Man wears an AMVOX3 Bulgari I Anish Kapoor Interprets B.Zero1
“They were both indeed Breguet watches, wonderfully accurate, wonderfully resistant (…).” Patrick O’Brian, “Blue at the Mizzen”, 1999
Marine Royale – Automatic Alarm – 5847BR
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COVER STORY Audemars Piguet
Lionel Messi,The new Audemars Piguet Icon
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Lionel Messi, The New Audemars Piguet Icon
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Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5960P
AUDEMARS PIGUET 34
Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs
BREGUET 38
Type XXII 3880 ST
JAEGER-LECOULTRE 40
Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication
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Senator Diary
ULYSSE NARDIN 50 Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref.5960P
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Executive Dual Time
OMEGA 54
The Constellation Ladies Quartz 35mm
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Precious Timepieces
GUCCI 62
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SAINT HONORE Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs
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Haussman Black Ghost
MOVADO 70
Se速 Extreme
VICTORINOX SWISS ARMY 72
Chrono Classic
HAMILTON 74
Pulsomatic
TISSOT Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication
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CITIZEN 78
Eco-Drive Dome
HUGO BOSS 80
HB-2001.1
ROTARY 82
The Super 25
TITONI 86 Louis Erard 1931
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Master Series Delight
ESPRIT 89
Dolce Vita
TOYWATCH 90
Jelly Army
SWATCH 92 Swatch Chrono Plastic
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Chrono Plastic
FLIK FLAK 98
Football 2010
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BULGARI
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Anish Kapoor Interprets B.Zero1
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POMELLATO 108 Bahia Bulgari Anish Kapoor Interprets B.Zero1
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KAYALI JEWELRY
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SWATCH BIJOUX 114 Stablitto
MORELLATO 116 Aria
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122 Cannes Fait Le Mur Photo Exhibition 124 Iron Man 2 - Amvox3 : Tony Stark’s Wrist Armor 128 The Stars Shine with Bulgari Official Launch Of the Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Collection
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132 The OMEGA Boutique at The Swatch Art Peace Hotel 134 The OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean and George Clooney 135 Renovated OMEGA Museum Biel Reopens 136 Pomellato Dressed Tilda Swinton 137 Saint Honore’s Ambassador and Icon 138 Gucci and Vanity Fair Cannes Dinner 140 Tissot Sponsors The Nox Champions League Finals
Tissot Sponsors The Nox Champions League Dinner
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ummer is here which can only mean that the world’s greatest sporting event, The World Cup is in full swing! In honor of this, we have chosen the Argentinean football sensation, Lionel Messi, as our cover story. Messi recently joined Audemars Piguet as their new icon (p. 24) and is the first footballer to do so. Regarded as one of the most prestigious events in the film industry, the Cannes Film Festival was business as usual this year with lots of glitz and glamour. During the festival Gucci hosted a party with Vanity Fair in honor of Martin Scorsese (p. 138) where guests such as Jennifer Lopez and Salma Hayek chose to adorn themselves with pieces from the Gucci High Jewelry collection. Jaeger-LeCoultre, whose exquisite pieces were worn by Diane Kruger, Julie Gayet and Mathew McFayden during the festival, joined forces with famous photographer Lorenzo Aguis for the Cannes Fait le Mur Photo exhibition (p. 122). In this issue of Premium, we see several of the Haute Horlogie houses reinterpret some of their most sought out models. Including the Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph now in platinum with a matt blue sunburst dial (p. 30), Breguet’s Type XXII now available in stainless steel with red detailing, (p. 38) and Ulysse Nardin’s Executive Dual Time pieces now available with silver dials (p. 50). The reinterpretation of core collections was not only limited to timepieces, but also to jewelry. Famed sculpture Anish Kapoor took on one of Bulgari’s iconic pieces the B.Zero1 ring (p. 102) and created a fresh new piece in pink gold and reflecting steel surfaces. Enjoy the summer and enjoy this issue of Premium packed with new collections, international and local news!
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Lionel Messi, the new Audemars Piguet icon
Lionel Messi and Philippe Merk
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ionel Messi joins the world of Audemars Piguet and its 135 years of history. Understandably proud to be welcoming him, Audemars Piguet CEO Philippe Merk salutes the arrival of this exceptional personality who has successively overcome life’s various trials to reach the peak of his art. The man is simply fascinating – precisely because he has managed to develop the skills that have made him the accomplished sportsman we now know. These skills clearly extend beyond the technical sphere. He has had to
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find the necessary inner resources to turn adversity into an ally, since his early life was not exactly rosy. Difficulties have clearly forged his character and his intelligence. He has learned to transform his weaknesses into strengths, as confirmed by his multiple successes. From his earliest childhood in Argentina, Lionel Messi enjoyed kicking a ball through the streets of his hometown of Rosario. His family quickly sensed “Leo’s” potential, but when he was just 10 years old, a doctor diagnosed a hormonal disease that affected the
growth of this budding player. After researching which Argentinean club could help him to develop his football career, Leo’s family enrolled him for recruitment testing at FC Barcelona in Spain. He was admitted to the Masia, the Barça training centre, which agreed to cover his training as well as his medical care expenses. In 2001, the entire family therefore left Argentina to settle in Catalonia in order to follow Messi’s first steps on the Camp Nou football pitch. Lionel Messi is currently a striker for the legendary FC Barcelona and for his national team, where he wears the legendary N° 10 shirt – the
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PREMIUM I COVER STORY a man who fights against all odds to pursue his dreams. Above and beyond his intrinsic value, we are welcoming a big-hearted man with valuable human qualities into the Audemars Piguet family”, said Philippe Merk. Such a life journey was bound to be meaningful to Audemars Piguet. The 135-year history of the Manufacture has also been punctuated by many obstacles. Audemars Piguet has overcome them and in doing so as acquired the kind of competence it now sees in Lionel Messi. Keenly aware of what such knowledge entails and of the power to effect change that it encompasses, both Lionel Messi and Audemars Piguet are concerned with passing it on to younger generations in preparing for the future. Lionel Messi does so through his new “Fundacíon Leo Messi” created in 2009, and Audemars Piguet through its own foundation. This shared vision will be the driving force behind several social projects that the two partners will be jointly developing over the coming years.
emblematic number of the world’s greatest footballers… He is undeniably gifted with an amazing set of qualities. He handles the ball with incredible skill and dribbles his opponents with disconcerting ease. Messi is a complete, fast and creative player with a smart sense of the game that is universally recognised by his peers. In 2009, this determined and passionate young man was rewarded by a string of titles and distinctions: FIFA 2009 World
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Player of the Year, the 2009 Golden Ball award and Player of the Spanish League (along with team successes with FC Barcelona, such as the 2006 and 2009 UEFA Champions League, as well as the FIFA Club World Cup and Spanish League). “Lionel Messi is an exceptional man, the greatest player of his generation. This young and talented athlete not only embodies pure sporting genius, but also the courage and the determination of
As Messi explains, “I am trying to use my fame to raise public awareness of the distress of women and children around the world! You have to believe in yourself and never lose sight of your dreams… but sometimes our dreams need a little helping hand.” Discreet, humble and committed, as of 2010 he is serving as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. In its undisputed leadership role within the field of Haute Horlogerie, Audemars Piguet naturally surrounds itself with strong and powerful personalities
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embodying excellence and daring in their own field – be it sport, art, or technology. These partnerships owe nothing to chance; they serve to reaffirm the authentic values conveyed by the Manufacture and centred on the passion for exceptional watches and the expertise they enshrine. Such is definitely the case for Lionel Messi, who has found a prime partner in Audemars Piguet: “It’s a real joy and a great honour for me to join a prestigious family
such as that of Audemars Piguet, which I have long admired. This is the start of a beautiful human adventure based on strong shared values and visions”. Friends of the brands will thus enjoy the tremendous privilege of rubbing shoulders with him at various exclusive events. In joining the Audemars Piguet “family”, Leo Messi thus becomes the first footballer to associate his name with that of a prestigious Swiss watch brand.
So hats off to Mr. Messi, who at the tender age of 22 has managed to achieve a subtle balance between daring and wisdom. We can safely bet that the up and coming generations will acknowledge him as a valuable role model! www.audemarspiguet.com
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Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5960P
t Patek Philippe, announcements of totally new watch models are typically years apart. But the company places all the more emphasis on keeping its existing collections up to date with continuous refinements. Because of this ongoing care, the success stories of the individual timepiece families have been particularly enduring: the Calatrava since 1932, the Golden Ellipse since 1968, the Nautilus since 1976, etc. Slight modifications, such as new dials or case materials, not only add fresh touches to collections but also limit the number of watches in a given series. Aficionados and collectors of rare timepieces appreciate the fact that their watches remain desirable rarities even if they are not part of an expressly limited edition. Thus, the new 2010 version of the Annual Calendar chronograph differs in subtle ways from its predecessors. Launched in 2006, the Ref. 5960P Annual Calendar chronograph was endowed with the first regularly produced chronograph movement developed from the bottom up by Patek Philippe and crafted entirely in-house from the movement blank to the finished caliber. It is a very modern self-winding movement with a nearly wear-free vertical clutch. A genuine manufacture chronograph movement combined with Patek Philippe’s legendary Annual Calendar was exactly what the market had been waiting for.
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As a matter of fact, the Annual Calendar chronograph instantly became one of the manufacture’s
most sought-after models. The 2006 debut platinum model with the charcoal gray dial received a
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Annual Calendar Chronograph Ref. 5960P Caliber CH 28-520 IRM QA 24H Self-winding mechanical movement 55 hours maximum power reserve 950 platinum 40.5 mm case Water-resistant to 30 meters Two-tone dial matt blue sunburst and silvery Hand-stitched, large-scaled blue alligator strap with platinum fold-over clasp
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Two popular complications united in one watch The Ref. 5960P unites a mechanical flyback chronograph and an Annual Calendar, two of the most popular complications in timekeeping. The calendar mechanism is based on a patent granted to Patek Philippe in 1996 for the Annual Calendar – it relies on wheels and pinions rather than the more common levers to control the calendar displays. The underlying idea is that rotary motions are more straightforward and easier to control than the reciprocating movements of levers. In actual fact, Patek Philippe’s annual calendar mechanisms have a proven 15-year track record for above-average functionality and reliability. The manufacture’s patented Annual Calendar is a full calendar that automatically distinguishes months with 30 and 31 days and, if kept running, only needs to be manually corrected once a year on the first day of March. It shows the day of the week, the date, and the month, and it has an am/pm indicator. The chronograph module of the new Ref. 5960P is just as modern. It relies on the traditional columnwheel construction for controlling the start, stop, and reset commands, but instead of a lever for a horizontal wheel clutch, it actuates the clamp of a vertical disk clutch. This solution is extremely dependable and eliminates the risk of hand
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bounce in either direction when the chronograph is switched on, because no wheels are abruptly engaged. Since the disk clutch is virtually wear-free, the chronograph hand can be used as a running seconds hand without hesitation. This mode of operation has no negative effect on the rate accuracy of the movement. This is why the Ref. 5960P, contrary to most chronographs, has no seconds subdial.
Cool elegance in platinum with a blue dial Like the first 2006 model, the new Ref. 5960P has a round case in 950 platinum with an antireflectioncoated sapphirecrystal glass and a sapphirecrystal display back. The round chronograph pushers and the large easy-grip crown are located on the right-hand side of the case. The push pieces for adjusting the calendar indicators are on the opposite side. With a case diameter of 40.5 millimeters, the Ref. 5960 ranks among Patek Philippe’s larger timepieces. Its stately visual presence is amplified by the tangible weight of the platinum case. These decidedly masculine attributes underscore the technical appeal of the chronograph. The watch is worn on a blue, largescaled alligator strap with a platinum fold-over clasp. The matt blue sunburst dial with the two-tone monocounter in blue and silver is totally new. Blue harmonizes with the cool gloss of platinum and creates a new timepiece personality with emphasis on fast and convenient readability of all indications. Unlike most other chronographs, the
PREMIUM I WATCHES Ref. 5960P does hot have three subsidiary dials for the running seconds as well as the minute and hour counters. Instead, it features the combined minute and hour counter on a subdial that largely occupies the bottom half of the watch face. On three concentric scales, it indicates the minutes and hours totalized by the chronograph. The two outer scales are assigned to the longer red hand that shows elapsed minutes from 0 to 30 (blue numerals) and from 30 to 60 (black numerals). The shorter white hand indicates recorded event times of up to twelve hours on the innermost scale. The day/night indicator in the small round aperture progressively changes from white (day) to dark blue (night). This function is particularly useful when the watch has stopped, making it necessary to distinguish between morning and afternoon hours when setting the time and the calendar indications. The upper half of the dial is dominated by the Annual Calendar, which indicates the day of the week, the date, and the month in three apertures arranged along an arc between 10 and 2 o’clock. The size of the date at 12 o’clock is particularly remarkable. With its polished white gold frame, the date aperture forms a visual equilibrium with the prominent monocounter in the bottom half of the dial. The small hand of the power-reserve indicator beneath the date aperture moves from plus to minus as it shows the state of wind of the mainspring.
scale produce the clarity needed
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seemingly small details really are in
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all the way to the hour and minute markers, and the end of the chronograph hand skims the fractionally graduated seconds scale.
Eight slender applied hour markers in white gold, eleven luminescent dots, and the crisp transferprinted
or subtle color variations in dial design. Sometimes, the consequences are striking and expressive. The new dial of the Ref. 5960P is a case in point.
Patek Philippe’s new Ref. 5960P
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Royal Oak Offshore Chronographs
ound’s tooth check, gingham or polka-dot fabrics; the stripes on a zebra, the spots on a dalmatian, a chequered flag, a chess board... Black and white are diagonal opposites as inextricably entwined as the day and the night. The Royal Oak Offshore collection gives pride of place to these inseparable twins that remain innately superior to colours in that they never go out of fashion and thus maintain their unassailable dominance. Audemars Piguet is offering aficionados of Royal Oak Offshore chronographs a range of timepieces that can be appreciated like a crescendo, like an irresistible acceleration of time. The steel and rubber basic models will delight purists looking for a sporting look perfectly suited to their wrist – with a 37 mm-diameter case – and free of any frills. Exit diamonds! Then come those with a gem-set bezel, designed for refined women with a strong and slightly impertinent nature. And in the ultimate version, steel gives way to white gold on a black chronograph adorned with the fiery sparkle of hundreds of diamonds.
Steel and rubber make a self-sufficient pairing These unashamedly sporty models are the first 37 mm Royal Oak Offshore chronographs to turn their noses up at diamonds. The legendary stainless steel octagonal bezel shines with a splendid purity that actually highlights its noble bearing. Its eight polished
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26048SK.ZZ.D002CA.01 Caliber 2385 Stainless steel 37mm case Black rubber-moulded diamond-set bezel (approx 1.25 carats) Black rubber-moulded crown and pushers Black rubber strap with stainless steel AP folding clasp Water resistant to 50m
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26092CK.ZZ.D002CA.01 Caliber 2385 18-carat gold 37mm case Black rubber moulded bezel entirely set with 323 brilliant-cut diamonds (appox. 5.9 carats) Black rubber-moulded crown and pushers Black rubber strap with AP folding clasp in diamond-set 18-carat white gold Water resistant to 20 meters
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26283ST.OO.D002CA.01 Caliber 2385 Stainless steel 37mm case Black rubber-moulded crown and pushers Black rubber strap with stainless steel AP folding clasp
hexagonal screws stand out clearly and echo the profile of the polished bezel. These brilliant surfaces make an admirable contrast with the satinbrushed finish on the rest of the case. The subtle nuances of the steel vie with the charm of the rubber strap and the black or white pushers. The dials also play on the theme of opposites, with white hour-markers and Arabic numerals adorning the “Méga tapisserie” motif on the black dial, while the silvered dial features black hands and markers. These two timepieces are clearly destined to become classic basics.
More flirtatious: steel, rubber and diamonds In an irresistibly tempting combination, the imposing
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signature case of the Royal Oak Offshore appears with a diamondset octagonal bezel that lights up the black and steel version radiating an assertively bold style; and matches the silvered dial of the white rubber variation that exudes a cool, fresh charm. Embodying just the right amount of chic sophistication, these interpretations preserve the sporting spirit of this collection focused on rubber and steel and are liable to become summer must-haves.
Scintillating diamonds Rubber is transfigured and ennobled by the power of diamonds adorning its full-set 18-carat white gold case. Counting the folding clasp securing the strap, this chronograph is embellished by 323 diamonds totalling 5.9 carats. In an ultimate precious touch, the dial
counters are crafted in mother-ofpearl and create a striking contrast with the black “Méga Tapisserie” motif, while the passing hours are marked off with diamonds. This chronograph is destined for exceptional women who will be sure not to miss a moment of life’s most meaningful moments.
Beautiful inside and out The entire range is equipped with a top-quality selfwinding chronograph movement that is impeccably finished. Given the reliability and accuracy of this calibre, these newcomers to the Royal Oak Offshore collection might well lay claim to be simply perfect – each in their own distinctive way! www.audemarspiguet.com
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or the 60th anniversary of the first deliveries of the famed Type XX watches designed by Breguet in the 1950s for the French naval air arm, which this year is celebrating its first century of service, Breguet is introducing a contemporary, technically updated reinterpretation of that legendary chronograph, the Type XXII design. Its stainless steel case, 44 mm across, houses a Breguet chronograph movement with silicon escapement and flat balance spring whose frequency has been raised to 10 Hertz (i.e. 72,000 vibrations per hour), endowing the movement with exceptional regulating power, its chronograph seconds hand effecting a complete rotation in 30 seconds. The timepiece’s start function and readout are thus twice as precise. At the heart of this technical exploit
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is the use of silicon, resulting in more lightweight mobile components and the avoidance of the lubrication problems generated by high frequencies. An extra hand at centre counts the minutes by adding together the 30-second spans. At 12 o’clock, a rectangular aperture in the dial displays a retrograding pointer that indicates whether the chronograph seconds hand is completing its first or its second 30-second revolution. The Breguet Type XXII chronograph naturally features a flyback function, allowing the totaliser to be returned to zero and instantly restarted in one and the same operation. Furthermore, the dial includes a second time-zone indicator along with an aperture for a date calendar. A two-position crown resets the second timezone indicator by moving the hour hand at centre without affecting
the minute hand. With the crown in that position, the date calendar obeys the time of the main timezone displayed at centre. A 24hour night-and-day indicator at 3 o’clock tells the wearer whether it is daytime or nighttime in the area covered by the second time-zone. At nine o’clock, a subdial showing the running seconds making full rotations in 30 seconds completes this truly exceptional timepiece. The chronograph’s black dial contrasts crisply with the flyback indications in red. The model comes fitted with an integrated alligator strap. www.breguet.com
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Type XXII, 10 Hz Flyback Chronograph with GMT Ref. 3880ST/H2/3XV Caliber 589F 45 -hour power reserve Round stainless steel 44mm case Oxidized black dial with red flyback indicators Black alligator strap with red and white stitching
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Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication a sounding system such as a minute repeater – and a third one showing one or more additional hands, usually a chronograph, but it could be any other complication, for instance, a tourbillon. In the new Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication however those three complications do not merely coexist in the platinum case – they are intertwined in an almost poetic way: For the essence of the watch lies in its interpretation of astronomical timekeeping for the wrist. And there couldn’t be a better driving force than the pulsing heart of a flying tourbillon rotating around the dial, depicting a sky-chart of the northern hemisphere. Calibre 945
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aeger-LeCoultre launches the first Grand Complication in its Master Grand Tradition line – a tradition-inspired watch with a twist. With the new Grand Complication watch in the Master Grand Tradition series, Jaeger-LeCoultre again demonstrates its attachment to its horological roots as well as its drive to bring watchmaking in line with the latest in research and development. The watch incorporates three complications that elegantly mingle homological history with cutting edge technology: a minute repeater, a flying tourbillon and a zodiac calendar – each a highly regarded complication of its own right and all constructed according to the latest of watchmaking standards and
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combined through the romantic soul given by true horologists, whose work is deeply rooted in their art. This is the first time that JaegerLeCoultre is presenting a Grande Complication within the Master Grande Tradition line. However, as one of the driving forces in the world of high horology, the manufacture didn’t dwell on copying this marvelous concept; instead the watchmakers were keen on setting new standards by reinterpreting the idea from a modern viewpoint. Traditionally a Grand Complication consists of three watchmaking complications. One providing an astronomical information – such as a perpetual calendar – the second
Enhancing the astronomical aspect, the tourbillon doesn’t count the passing minutes of the official day with its 24 hours, but it counts the time of the so called Sidereal Day, which is almost 4 minutes shorter than the solar day. A small sun rotating around on the outer spheres of the dial, where zodiac signs and an indication for the twelve months round off the heavenly display, indicates our ‘official’ time, also known as Mean Solar Time. Its brand new Jaeger-leCoultre Calibre 945 is a highly complex mechanism with 527 parts, all of which require the hands of a single watchmaker to be assembled and adjusted. Concerning precision, it relies on the latest technology: a flying tourbillon sets the beat with
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Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication Mechanical manually Calibre 945, 48-hour power reserve Rotating flying tourbillon and sky chart Minute repeater with cathedral crystal gongs Zodiac, month and 24 hours indicator TrĂŠbuchet hammers 44 mm 18-carat white gold case Alligator leather with folding clasp References: Limited series to 75
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an advanced silicium-escapement, specially developed for use within an ultra-light titanium cage. Additionally, the watch incorporates an innovative minute repeater, the result of five years of research, where the sound is generated by an ingenious ‘crystal gong’ system in which form-improved gongs are attached to the watch glass. Together with a new striking mechanism called ‘trébuchet hammers’, delivering 80% additional power to that of ordinary gong mechanisms, the watch offers an unprecedented clear and harmonious full sound at the simple push of the slider mechanism. Its classically shaped platinum case
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and the movement-parts finished to the highest of watchmaking standards are witness to the experience of 177 years in high watchmaking, which JaegerLeCoultre can look back upon. Meanwhile, the ultra modern siliceous escapement is a clear marker of the innovative spirit that drives the manufacture to the present. This unique combination makes the watch a true contender for the annual theme of “Invention through movement”.
The concept of a Grand Complication – revised Since the heydays of watchmaking, the Grande Complication is the
Today the recourse to a classical watchmaking concept is a rightful way to prove the mastership of the old art of horology. But what is more: Today’s master watchmakers not only have to have an intrinsic knowledge of the mechanics of their timepieces and yearlong experience in producing, finishing and adjusting even the tiniest parts, they also require a profound insight into the characteristics and effects – and the trapdoors – of new materials and computer aided production techniques. Thus the construction of a Grande Complication as a contemporary timepiece is as demanding as it always has been.
The Calendar – with a twist Jaeger-LeCoultre’s watchmakers interweave those three complications in the new JaegerLeCoultre Calibre 945, a movement that is developed form scratch to provide the highest possible performance. For their version of a Grande Complication, instead of a chronograph they integrated the flying tourbillon as third complication – the most complex version of this gravity defying escapement. They integrated it into the timing mechanism not only as a regulating device, but as the
PREMIUM I WATCHES prominent showpiece of time itself in the perpetual calendar, acting as a hour hand depicting Sidereal time, with the dial showing the sky chart of the northern hemisphere. On the outside meanwhile, a sun completes a circuit of the dial in precisely 24 hours. Additionally, a ring shows the zodiac signs as well as the months and days.
Sidereal time – Solar time The Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication is fully dedicated to astronomical timekeeping. Its main asset therefore – and its most striking feature – is the flying tourbillon acting as hour hand, showing not the mean time as found on all wristwatches, but the time unit used by astronomers to keep track of the direction of the stars: Sidereal time. A day is basically defined as one rotation of the earth around its own axis. Depending on which point of reference is used, astronomy distinguishes between a Solar day and a Sidereal day. The former is measured with the sun as reference, the latter uses other, more distant fixed stars. Since the earth orbits around the sun as well as upon its own axis, the Solar day is slightly longer than the Sidereal day, differing by about one degree or almost 4 minutes. To underline these celestial intentions that make the watch a perfect tool for astronomical observations, a zodiac calendar is placed on the outside edge of the dial together with a month indication to further depict the constellation of the stars at any given time of the year, with an
annual calendar regulating the timing system.
beating at a powerful rate of 4 Hertz.
Flying Tourbillon – whirling hour-hand
The silicium parts of the escapement therefore are clearly visible: the watch’s anchor with its integrated pallets and the escape wheel. This escape wheel is a completely new design for reasons of lightness and easy handling. The anchor with integrated pallets has a straight form for better aerodynamics. Using silicium parts not only improves the longtime precision of the watch through its lubrication free performance, it reduces the inertia of the components about a third in comparison to the classically used steel, yielding a 15 percent increase in the efficiency of the whole movement.
The Master Grande Tradition Grande Complication is the only watch in high horology to use a flying tourbillon to indicate the celestial time. This indication happens through a complex mechanical construct under the dial, which is itself divided in three different levels: the lowest is a disc turning once every 24 hours with a sun marking the hour at the outer end. On top of this circles a second blue lacquered disc with the star field of the northern hemisphere and the flying tourbillon mounted upon it. In this construction, the flying tourbillon is hovering above the movement in the sky-chartdial – which itself is mounted on a ball barrel and eight rubies for smooth operation – only connected through a set of wheels and pinions reaching through the whole movement to the other side, where the winding barrel is housed. The cage of a flying tourbillon, rather than being supported with a bridge at both the top and bottom, is cantilevered and thus held only at the underside. The whole mechanism consists of 73 parts and measures 12.42 millimeters in diameter and 3.85 in height. Built of lightweight titanium, the cage is reduced to its bare essence, providing an unobstructed view at the escapement system and is placed on a lubricant-free ceramic ball bearing. The 10-millimeter monometallic balance wheel with its regulation screws and the Breguet balance spring has an inertia of 11.5 mg cm2 and is
Due to the perfectly identical production process in the silicium wafer technology, the most complex forms can be replicated identically. The Research and Development Department of the manufacture has already gained a lot of experience in the use of silicium escapement parts during its 5-year research for the development of the Master Compressor Extreme LAB, the world’s first totally lubricant free watch.
Minute repeater – new sounds For counting down to the minute, the watch is equipped with an additional feature – a complication which alone would make it a masterpiece: a minute repeating mechanism that makes time audible by striking on demand. The sound delivered by a musical watch relies heavily on the gongs
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PREMIUM I WATCHES which are the essential sound producing elements. To deliver the best possible sound, Jaeger-LeCoultre has developed a completely new cathedral gong, creating an extremely rich sound. These gongs are made of a special alloy and manufactured completely in one piece; their cross section being square and not round in order to provide a larger contact point for the hammer which in turn can strike more forcefully. Usually the sound of a repeater gong is enhanced by the vibration of the case of the watch. The manufacture’s experts however installed a different kind of ‘loudspeaker’, using their patented ‘crystal gong’, in which the gongs are attached to a layer of metallic foil coated onto the watch’s sapphire glass. With this invention it is possible to make the watch waterproof, because the dampening effect of the gaskets is offset by the crystal gong. This is a key to the true usability of any timepiece. Pushing the slider on the side of the platinum watchcase, two small hammers can be seen striking on the backside. For them the watchmakers invented a special mechanism christened the ‘trébuchet hammer’ to improve the sound of the actual striking. Instead of a traditional hammer they devised a dual-axis-system with a special joint on a moveable arm. Upon activation, the hammers are accelerated until they touch a small finger, whereupon a second moveable arm is released, thus helping to accelerate the hammers further shortly before the impact. This method utilizes around 80 percent of the force applied by the
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spring, whilst traditional hammer systems only deliver a mere 10 to 30 percent of the power originally applied.
Movement – classical decoration and modern materials The newly designed and constructed hand winding movement 945 embeds classical horology and modern technology in a clearly visible way: All components are decorated with sunburst pattern, circular graining, double sailing or are satin brushed to enhance the classical aspect of the construction. The steel parts are polished and beveled, the adjustment screws blued and the screws for the settings are rhodium plated. Looking on the dial side of the watch however, another spectacular aspect of this Grand Complication can be admired: here the whirling tourbillon is outfitted with the high-tech escapement components which have the dark shimmer of silicium contrasting well to the highly polished silvery titanium grade 5 tourbillon cage.
1000 Hours Chronometer Test – advanced precision To prove the reliability of the work, the Master Grand Tradition Grand Complication, once completely finished and encased, has to prove itself in the 1000 Hours Chronometer Test – a reinforced version of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s famed 1000 Hours Test, which as well takes into account all aspects of the official COSC-Chronometer test. All in all, the test certifies the water and shock resistance of the complete watch as well as its smooth operation and precision of
this avant-garde escapement.
Classical case design – showing its heritage The case design follows the code of the Master Grand Tradition line: classical in style and precious in materials. This Master Grand Tradition Grand Complication will be produced in a limited edition of 75 pieces in white gold, honoring the exclusivity of the movement, which is so complex and the interactions between its three complications so delicate that the whole mechanism has to be assembled by one single master watchmaker. The movement is then encased within a round white gold case, in which polished lugs and case back contrast with the brushed case sides. While a sapphire glass in the back allows one to lovingly examine the finely finished movement, the front is covered by a domed sapphire glass and a sloping bezel, which underlines the classical look of the watch and provides the 44 millimeter diameter watch with a pleasing design, concealing its height of 15.6 millimeters. Combining a good part of JaegerLeCoultre’s fundamental expertise in high horology and coagulating it in a single timepiece, the Grand Complication is a worthy member in the club of the Master Grand Tradition line. It embodies the epitome of classical horology mingled with cutting edge technology. www.jaeger-lecoultre.com
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Senator Diary
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resenting a world first—the
So much to do, so little time.
Now. Set the date. Set the time.
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There is one appointment, however,
Wind the alarm. Sit back and
wtte Original. No mechanical
that you must keep at all costs.
relax.
watch has ever made it possible to
On a certain day, at a certain hour,
set an alarm up to 30 days ahead
you absolutely must be there.
Your Senator Diary will take care of
of time—until now.
Think about it. Which moment in
the rest.
the weeks ahead will mean the So? So picture this: Your day is
most to you (or to someone very
The Senator Diary is beautifully
packed with appointments, and
close to you)?
balanced, with two crowns
you’re looking at a very busy week.
You know the answer, so why wait?
positioned directly opposite each
In fact, you’re booked up solid for
Make a decision. Seize the day.
other on either side of the stainless
a month.
Ready? Good.
steel case, each flanked by a
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PREMIUM I WATCHES pusher. The crown and pusher on the right operate the compelling panorama data display, positioned at 3 o’clock within the galvanized black dial. White gold hour, minute and sweep second hands enhance the elegance of the design. The eye of the connoisseur is drawn immediately to the diary alarm—a black subdial framed by a German silver ring at 9 o’clock and a gently curving aperture indicated by a red arrow at 6 o’clock. To set the alarm, first select the date, referring to the diary alarm window positioned within the subdial at 10 o’clock. Press the pusher positioned at 8 o’clock until the letter ‘d’ appears in the window. Turn the 10 o’clock crown until the red and silver pointer selects the correct date from Arabic numerals 1 to 31. To set the time, press the pusher once more; the letter ‘h’ appears. Turn the crown to select the time, referring to the aperature at 6 o’clock, from quarter-hour intervals from 00.15 to 24.00 hours. To set the alarm, press the pusher once more to bring the alarm symbol (a bell) into view, then turn the crown to wind the alarm. When the set date and time arrives, the alarm rings – for up to one minute. To stop the alarm (or to cancel one set previously), press the 8 o’clock pusher until the ‘alarm off’ symbol appears in the window (a black line struck through the bell). The heart of the Senator Diary is the Glashütte Original Caliber 10013, which combines the Caliber 100-03 with the extraordinary new diary appointment module for total of 600 components (the diary appointment module alone consists of 340 components), all but a handful of which are
Senator Diary 100-13-01-01-04 Caliber 100-13 automatic movement Rose gold case Galvanized silver dial Black Louisiana alligator leather strap
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PREMIUM I WATCHES designed, manufactured, finished and painstakingly assembled in the Glashütte Original manufactory. A superb example of the art of engineering at Glashϋütte Original, the ingeniously interlocking components permit the wearer to set an appointment beyond the end of the month, even when a manual correction of the date is required; any change in date at the end of the month is passed along to the alarm mechanism, obviating the need to reset the alarm. A second spring barrel built into the module ensures that even if the watch runs down, the alarm remains wound. The Caliber 100-13 automatic movement exhibits further evidence of unparalleled excellence in fine mechanical watches from Glashütte Original, including a three-quarter plate with Glashütte ribbing, polished steel components, beveled edges and blued screws and hand engravings. These exquisite finishings are easily visible through the antireflective sapphire crystal case back. The Senator Diary is available as described above and in a version featuring a rose gold case, rose gold hour, minute and sweep second hands and applied rose gold hour markers on a galvanized silver dial. The date indicator on the diary alarm subdial is in blue, as is the small arrow indicating the diary alarm time aperture at 6 o’clock. Both versions feature a finely worked black Louisiana alligator leather strap. Senator Diary 100-13-02-02-04 Caliber 100-13 automatic movement White gold case Galvanized black dial Black Louisiana alligator leather strap
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www.glashuette-original.com
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Executive Dual Time
Ref. 780-81 Movement caliber UN-78 Limited edition of 30 pieces
Ref. 243-00/42 Stainless steel 43mm case with ceramic bezel Black dial Approx. 42 hours power-reserve Self-winding Water-resistant 100 meters Alligator leather strap with folding clasp
U
lysse Nardin expands one
Executive Dual Time with a silver
impeccably accompany any
of its most recognized core
dial. Expressing an image of
situation – from a day of city
collections – the Executive
modernity and relaxed elegance
exploring to be an evening of five-
Dual Time – to include a fresh
with traces of classic detailing,
star dining.
option for its loyal admirers: the
the timepiece can, with ease,
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Ref. 246-00/421 18 ct rose gold 43mm case with ceramic bezel Silver dial Approx. 42 hours power-reserve Self-winding Water-resistant 100 meters Alligator leather strap with folding clasp
Ref. 243-00-3/421 Case Stainless steel 43mm case with ceramic bezel Silver dial Approx. 42 hours power-reserve Self-winding Water-resistant 100 meters Rubber strap with folding clasp
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PREMIUM I WATCHES Individually numbered, the new Executive Dual Time is set in a 43-millimeter, stainless-steel or 18-karat rose-gold case beautifully outfitted with a black screw crown. Its sleek bazel and plus and minus pushers at the eight and ten o’clock position, are crafted in ceramic – one of the most innovative and imperishable materials used in watchmaking today. From underneath its protective sapphire-crystal cover, the selfwinding movement mechanism can be seen. The silver dial appears to “glow” and oversized Roman numerals burst forth, all the while chiseled, three-dimensional hands unify the elements. Nestled below the hands is a traditional, oversized small-seconds register at the six o’clock position, as well as a boldly sized date in a double window – patented and introduced in the Perpetual Calendar in 1966 – at two o’clock, presenting points of interest. Comprising Ulysse Nardin’s patented Dual Time system, which was also introduced in the Perpetual Calendar in 1966. The second time zone can be changed easily by simply pressing the ceramic pushers along the bazel. When pressed, the pushers instantly adjust the hour-hand to a different time zone, while the home-time indicator located at nine o’clock continues its 24-hour cycle. The Executive Dual Time with a silver dial is a welcome addition to this well-known collection. It’s easy-to-use, practical complication makes it the ideal, everybody timepiece of choice. www.ulysse-nardin.ch
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Ref. 246-00-3/42 Case 18 ct rose gold 43mm case with ceramic bezel Black dial Approx. 42 hours power-reserve Self-winding Water-resistant 100 meters Rubber strap with folding clasp
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The Constellation Ladies Quartz 35 mm
OMEGA’s re-designed Constellation line In 1982, OMEGA launched the first Constellation to feature the radical and enduring “Griffes” or claws, which immediately placed the watch line among the ranks of the world’s most instantly identifiable timepieces. OMEGA redesigned the entire Constellation family last year and in 2010 is proud to introduce some of its newest members.
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In fashionable brown The very latest addition to the Constellation Ladies Quartz 35 mm family combines the elegance of its 18 Ct red gold case body with the rich, dark brown tones of the dial. There is a facetted date window at 6 o’clock and the other hours are marked with eleven graduated diamonds. The dial is enhanced by a supernova pattern emanating from the date window.
Presented on a brown alligator leather strap, it is an uncompromisingly fashionable watch which will also complement the most casual wardrobe. The Roman numerals on the brushed 18 Ct red gold bezel are coated with white Super-LumiNova.
In timeless white This white Constellation Ladies Quartz 35 mm timepiece with a
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123.53.35.60.52.001 Omega calibre 1532 Quartz movement 18 Ct red gold 35mm case Brushed bezel with white Super-LumiNova Roman numerals Supernova pattern on the dial starting from the star in silvery white Diamond indexes in increasing diameter Screw-fixed white alligator strap; polished 18 Ct red gold foldover clasp
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123.53.35.60.52.001 Omega calibre 1532 Quartz movement 18 Ct red gold 35mm case Brushed bezel with white Super-LumiNova Roman numerals Supernova pattern on the dial starting from the star in silvery white Diamond indexes in increasing diameter Screw-fixed white alligator strap; polished 18 Ct red gold foldover clasp
polished 18 Ct red gold case and a white alligator leather strap is an ideal accessory for any wardrobe. Adding to its allure are the eleven single-cut diamond hour markers which are graduated, increasing in size on each side of the dial from the round facetted date window at six o’clock. Its dramatic brushed 18 Ct red gold bezel features Roman numerals coated with white SuperLumiNova.
offerings is the Constellation Ladies Quartz 35 mm with a black alligator leather strap and a shaded grey dial. This striking watch has a bezel paved with 34 full-cut diamonds. Its eleven single-cut diamond hour markers, which are increasingly graduated from the round facetted date window at six o’clock, are in sharp relief to the supernova pattern on the dial which emanates from the Constellation star.
The silver lacquered dial features a supernova pattern which explodes from the Constellation star.
Each version of the Constellation Ladies Quartz 35 mm is powered by OMEGA’s quartz calibre 1532. Their vertically-brushed casebacks are embossed with the Constellation Observatory medallion. The white SuperLumiNova coating their polished
In shades of black and grey Another of the year’s dramatic
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facetted hour and minute hands makes them easy to read in all light conditions.
Three classic Constellations The “watch with the claws” has been turning heads for 28 years. These diamond-enhanced 35 mm timepieces are among the stars in the Constellation line, blending classic wristwatch design, outstanding performance and the eternal popularity of diamonds. www.omegawatches.com
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123.18.35.60.56.001 Omega calibre 1532 Quartz movement Stainless steel 35mm case Polished bezel set with diamonds Supernova pattern on the dial starting from the star in shaded grey Diamond indexes in increasing diameter Screw-fixed black alligator strap polished stainless steel foldover clasp
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Precious Timepieces
ulgari expresses its unmistakable design and renders homage to refined femininity through its most precious collections. An eclectic spirit distinguishes every Bulgari creation. A unique collection seduces women with modern allure through the purity of diamonds and the clarity and exclusivity of precious stones, rendering these unique timepieces true objects of desire. Special attention has always been dedicated to the female public through exclusive variations on jewellery watches, reserved for women with a sophisticated but extremely modern look. Variations on successful jewellery collections or inspirations that bring refined Italian design to life, they express the strong tie between Bulgari and its origins, the love for Greco-Roman art and architecture. The Bulgari jewellery watches date from the 1920’s. Serpentform bracelet watches inspired by the Art Déco style then in vogue wrapped their gold spirals around the arm, with the dial concealed in the bejeweled head. Bulgari is now positioned on the world watch market with collections that perfectly satisfy the demands of sophisticated customers. Through a stylistic evolution that focuses on individual details, every element of the watch becomes resolute, elegant, and sinuous, to become the coherent, explicit, and sophisticated expression of a modern, sparing style. In the world of luxury watches,
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Assioma watch from the High Jewellery Collection. 18kt. Curved white gold case (36mm) adorned by 80 baguette cut diamonds, 4 round brilliant cut diamonds with a black technological satin strap.The dial is enriched with 130 baguette cut diamonds. 35 baguette cut diamonds and 1 round brilliant cut diamond enhance the buckle and the precious crown for a total weight of 7.37 diamonds cts. Swiss made, equipped with a quartz movement, Caliber B045, especially elaborated for Bulgari.
Assioma presents a new design that is emblematic not only of the link that has always bound Bulgari style and architecture, but also of the direct connection with the most significant components of
the models that preceded it, such as “Bulgari Bulgari”, Rettangolo, and Ergon. The women’s version of the Assioma is part of the High Jewellery collection.
PREMIUM I WATCHES The precious white gold case is embellished with baguette and brilliant cut diamonds. The complex invisible setting conceals the mounting of the dial, which is embellished by baguette cut diamonds. The clasp and winding crown on which baguette cut diamonds and one brilliant cut diamond are set express the exclusive character of this new version. Astrale, a great success of jewellery making, inspires the new precious watches. Its name is inspired by the magical world of constellations, where the perfection of the circle is enriched by the light of diamonds, the beauty of emeralds, and the splendor of rubies that alternate in different cuts and sizes, a typical characteristic of Bulgari style. Gold, diamonds, and precious stones, featured in the brilliant, pear, princess, and marquise cuts, underscore the richness and elegance of this refined watch, dedicated to demanding women with strong personalities. A new and exclusive version, Assioma D is born from the reinterpretation of the preceding Assioma line. The basic elements of the case and two bridges have been separated, maintaining the distinctive traits of Assioma, the perfect union of a square and circle. Assioma D expresses the splendor of Diamonds, synonym of purity and loved throughout the ages by women, and now the absolute protagonist of this exclusive collection. The extreme care dedicated to each individual component of the
Astrale watch from the High Jewelry Collection. 18kt. White gold case (36mm) adorned by 67 pavé set diamonds, 2 pear shape cut diamonds, 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, 2 marquise cut diamonds, 2 princess cut rubies, 2 pear shape rubies and 2 round brilliant cut rubies with a black technological satin strap. The dial is enriched with 177 pavé diamonds. 21 pavé set diamonds enhance the buckle and the precious crown for a total weight of 5.212 diamonds cts. And 5.89 rubies cts. Swiss made, equipped with a quartz movement, Caliber B033, especially elaborated for Bulgari.
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PREMIUM I WATCHES watch, from the case to the dial, from the bracelet to the jewel clasp, is underscored by the most extraordinary technique of invisible setting typical of High Jewellery. The setting disappears, exalting the shine of diamonds, sapphires, and rubies. More than 520 hours are dedicated by an individual master setter to each individual watch, rendering it a genuine masterpiece. With the versions set in diamonds, Bulgari renders homage to irresistible femininity, celebrating audacious style, sophisticated elegance, and sophisticated forms. Among its most classic and representative distinctive marks, Parentesi expresses a contemporary idiom through attention to detail. The result of inspiration on the part of the Bulgari design team, which reworked an element drawn literally from daily life, the first Parentesi line was created at the end of the 1970’s. This is expressive of both Rome and architecture, and both of them are closely bound up with the heritage of Bulgari. The Parentesi element is inspired by the sidewalks of Rome, and in particular the Travertine joint in the blocks of stone used to pave them. The first watch mounted on a Parentesi bracelet dates from 1985 and was originally available in a series of variations: entirely in gold, in gold and steel, and in gold and diamonds. The watch-bracelet expresses the essence of a classic icon that has been readapted, studied, and reapplied to the contemporary nature of time, giving life to
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Parentesi watch from the High Jewellery Collection. 18kt. White gold case (35mm) adorned by 38 baguette cut diamonds and 34 baguette cut sapphires with a black technological satin strap. The dial is enriched with 34 baguette cut diamonds. 17 baguette cut diamonds enhance the buckle and the precious crown is embellished by 1 rose cut diamond for a total weight of 3.25 diamonds ct sand 2.62 sapphires cts. Swiss made, equipped with a quartz movement, Caliber B031, especially elaborated for Bulgari.
PREMIUM I WATCHES modular jewellery. Repeated elements that are creatively assembled and now stylistically revisited abandon the rigidity of construction while conserving the decisive character of an historic motif. The Parentesi collection has now been expanded with four prized versions where diamonds, sapphires, and rubies elegantly clad the case, dial, clasp, and winding crown, becoming the absolute protagonists of this exclusive collection. The exclusive pieces of the Assioma, Astrale, Assioma D, and Parentesi collections, which are part of the Bulgari High Jewellery Collection, perfectly interpret the unique, exclusive personality of those who have the privilege of wearing them. www.bulgari.com
AssiomaD watch from the High Jewellery Collection. 18kt. Curved white gold case (31mm) adorned by 156 baguette cut diamonds, and by a white gold bracelet with 599 baguette cut diamonds. The dial is enriched with 65 baguette cut diamonds. The precious crown is embellished by 1 rose cut diamond for a total weight of 27.77 diamonds cts. Swiss made, equipped with a quartz movement, Caliber B033, especially elaborated for Bulgari.
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G-Timeless
YA126506 27mm Stainless steel case and 42 diamonds, total 0.13ct White mother of pearl dial Stainless steel bracelet
YA126507 27mm Stainless steel case and 42 diamonds, total 0.13ct Black mother of pearl dial Stainless steel bracelet
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odern and metropolitan, the G-Timeless Collection offers a highly contemporary design. A range of styles and variants is available, from the smaller feminine sizes to the unisex medium. A larger model with a rugged, sporty chronograph movement subtly recalls the storied Gucci lifestyle, with its love of yachting and marine sports. An alternative, highly-wearable version of the 27mm model features a dazzling diamond bezel encircling a mother-of-pearl dial set with 12 sparkling diamonds. The G-Timeless timepieces are available with stylish steel, leather, rubber or
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PVD bracelets. Leather and rubber options bear the signature GG imprint on the inside of the strap. The collection also offers a wide selection of faces, including jet black, brushed silver, pure white or classic Gucci brown. Discerning customers will appreciate the iconic details that are the signature of all Gucci timepieces and indeed the House of Gucci. From the Gucci ‘G’ shadow monogram on the watch face, to the Gucci diamond motif discreetly displayed on the dial, or the green-red-green web on the sports models, these finishing flourishes serve to underline the rich history behind this collection.
The G-Timeless Collection was designed by Gucci’s Creative Director, Frida Giannini. The range perfectly represents Giannini’s ability to reinvent pure Gucci luxury into a confident and modern vision. www.gucci.com
PREMIUM I WATCHES YA126202 44mm Stainless steel case with black PVD coating Black dial with green/red/green web at 3 o’clock and shiny G frame Stainless steel bracelet with black PVD coating
YA126205 Quartz chronograph 44mm Stainless steel case Black dial with green/red/green web at 3 o’clock and shiny G frame Stainless steel bracelet
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1931
82 222 AA 01 Steel 44mm case Anti-reflective sapphire glass both sides ETA 2892 movement with TT651 modul Big date / Dual Time functions Silver dial Croco imitation strap
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he highly successful 1931 Collection by Louis Erard has grown a new shoot on its
subtle interplays of structures and volumes, and judiciously selected materials.
first time in anthracite grey or in silvered tones as contemporary as they are timeless.
Added to this are a perfect mastery of technical elements and uncompromising finishing. Because Louis Erard wanted to preserve its impressive, highly distinctive case, while giving its new creations a more classical look, large Roman numerals now embellish a finely guilloched dial, offered for the
In the Moon Phase version, the printed date on the flange adds a remarkable sense of depth to the layered structure, while the moon phase gives the whole piece an impression of softness and balance.
fertile branch of affordable haute horlogerie. Housed in a generously-sized, contemporary 44mm steel case, the new 1931 – offered in a Moon Phase or GMT Big Date version – embodies a special kind of elegance: refined lines,
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Robust, elegant and unpretentious, the stylish, sophisticated 1931 GMT
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46 227 AA 03 Steel 44mm case Anti-reflective sapphire glass both sides ETA 2824 movement with complication Dubois DĂŠpraz 9000 Date / Day / Month / Moon Phase functions Mechanical automatic movement Grey dial Croco imitation strap
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37 227 AA 01 Steel 44mm case Anti-reflective sapphire glass both sides ETA 2824 movement with complication Dubois DĂŠpraz 9000 Date / Day / Month / Moon Phase functions Mechanical automatic movement Silver dial Croco imitation strap
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82 222 AA 03 Steel 44mm case Anti-reflective sapphire glass both sides ETA 2892 movement with TT651 modul Big date / Dual Time functions Mechanical automatic movement Grey dial Croco imitation strap
Big Date is particularly appealing when its dial scintillates with silvered reflections accentuated by a coffee-coloured strap, or when a noble aura emanates from its coalgrey accents skilfully orchestrated between the dial and strap. An invitation to travel or dream,
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the new 1931 GMT Big Date or Moon Phase is a strong temptation to succumb to the pleasure of owning a true haute horlogerie timepiece without having to spend an astronomical sum. www.louis-erard.com
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Haussman Black Ghost
ETA quartz retrograde chronograph movement - dial 3 counters Stainless steel 45 mm case, titanium PVD finishing Anti-reflection sapphire crystal Sunray grey dial with gilded indexes and hands Water-resistant to 50 meters Black rubber strap with deploying buckle
Y
ear after year, black makes its presence known and sets the colour standard in the world of watchmaking. The new Haussman Black Ghost from SAINT HONORE is as mysterious as they come, stretching the boundaries of the imagination and revealing its secrets only he who wears it‌ or she who gets close enough to admire it. The black PVD surface coating does indeed pair perfectly with the generous case size (45mm diameter) and gives the entire
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ensemble a look that is nothing less than astounding. Though it still has all the alluring attributes that made the Haussman Magnum series such a success - established character, athletic build, visible screws, ETA chronograph movement with advanced retrograde functions - the new edition of Black Ghost turns every head with its rare and original design. Garbed entirely in deepest black, this instrument also boasts great
readability, and every indicator stands out with panache: the dial distinctly displays 3 retrograde counters; 30-second, 5-minute, and 60-minute counters; the hands, indices, and date window at 4 o’clock. The black rubber strap melds perfectly with the case, giving even greater strength to the singular character of this piece. This watch is not made for just anyone. www.saint-honore-paris.com
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Se® Extreme
ast year, Movado pushed the sportive, elegant SE® to new heights of design distinction with the introduction of the powerful Movado SE Extreme. Now for 2010, Movado brings innovative black carbon fiber to SE Extreme’s striking sandwich construction, adding a bold new layer of material innovation and design intrigue. Marked by sharply cut bevels, black carbon fiber signal crown protector, black carbon fiber cabochon crown, and custom case-back engraving, this commanding new SE Extreme model is powered by a fine Swiss automatic movement with exhibition case-back. Its robust 44 mm case is constructed in alternating layers of stainless steel and black carbon fiber. Four flat polished dots add signature SE character to the simple brushed steel bezel, providing stark contrast to the richly textured black carbon fiber Horwitt Museum® dial detailed by a flat rhodium-plated dot and stick hands, and subtle red lettering. A new Z-fold stainless steel deployment buckle secures the substantial black rubber strap to the wrist. www.movado.com
Fine ETA Swiss automatic movement with 25 jewels, 38-hour power reserve Black carbon fiber Museum® Polished/brushed stainless steel 44mm case Black carbon fiber crown protector Stainless steel crown with black carbon fiber cabochon. Case-back with sapphire crystal center is custom-engraved “SE Extreme”. Black rubber strap with new Z-fold stainless steel deployment buckle.
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TOM BRADY. strategist, athlete, mvp.
Š2009 movado group, inc.
the art of performance introducing the sub-sea™ chronograph. classic sport styling. rotating bezel. screw-down crown. water resistant to 20ATM. series800.com
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Chrono Classic
Ref. 241405 Swiss-made quartz chronograph movement Scratch-resistant triple-coated anti-reflective sapphire crystal 41mm stainless steel case Water resistant to 100M Guilloché dial Screw-in caseback Stainless steel bracelet
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ith 41 mm dual finish cases these new models are a fresh expression of a sporty classic with refined details such as a guilloché dial or polished PVD finishes over the bezel and
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elegant oval-shaped chronograph pushers. Oversized subdials decorated with anthracite or black “appliques” with diamond cut reflect a detailed and sophisticated style while
the precise quartz chronograph movement and tachymeter scale offer the type of functionality for which Victorinox Swiss Army is known. www.victorinoxswissarmy.com
PREMIUM I WATCHES Ref. 241403 Swiss-made quartz chronograph movement Scratch-resistant triple-coated antireflective sapphire crystal 41mm stainless steel case Water resistant to 100M Black dial with polished PVD coating on bezel and pushers Screw-in caseback Stainless steel bracelet
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Pulsomatic
T
he year 2010 marks the fortieth birthday of the world’s first LED digital watch, made by Hamilton. The American brand is celebrating the invention of the technology that revolutionized the watch industry with the new Hamilton Pulsomatic, a digital timepiece with futuristic design. This watch fuels the spirit of the digital age with Swiss craftsmanship in the form of an automatic movement, to appeal to wearers who love the fact that time never stands still.
Back to the future The Pulsar named after puzzling astronomical bodies that emit precise radio pulses was considered as the first solid state wrist computer in the world. Today’s Hamilton Pulsomatic has a science-fiction look, combined with elegance expressed by smooth shapes and surfaces. The brushed stainless steel case resembles a Space Age television screen from the front, while a ridged effect on the sides and crown is strikingly contemporary. A sleek black screen adds another dimension to the high-tech appearance.
H52585339
120 day power reserve, Hours Minutes Date. LCD Display. H1970 Movement. RRP 1100 Automatic movment 39mm black rubber case Sapphire Glass Black dial Black rubber strap Water Resistant to 50m
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Wearers of the original Hamilton digital watch in the 1970s included the famous American singer and actor Sammy Davis Junior, the 38th US president Gerald Ford and the Shah of Iran – the new piece promises to attract innovative individuals with an urge to differentiate themselves from
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120 day power reserve, Hours Minutes Date. LCD Display. H1970 Movement. RRP 1100 Automatic movment 39mm stainless steel case with gold pvd coating Sapphire Glass Black dial Black rubber strap Water Resistant to 50m
frantic fashionistas.
Today’s technology
H52515339
120 day power reserve, Hours Minutes Date. LCD Display. H1970 Movement. RRP 1100 Automatic movement 39mm stainless steel case Sapphire glass Black dial Black rubber strap Water Resistant to 50m
The liquid crystal display on the Hamilton Pulsomatic is powered by an innovative Swiss automatic movement, the H1970. Fully charged the watch has a power reserve lasting 120 days. The robustness demanded by twenty-first century lifestyles is afforded by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and water resistance to a depth of 50 meters. And the ultimate touch of today is a choice of rubber strap as an alternative to a more classical stainless steel bracelet. www.hamiltonwatch.com
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n the Tissot Veloci-T Gent, the revolutionary new chronograph movement, recently introduced by Tissot, meets elegant design with a sporty accent. A duo of models shares a black and silver colour scheme and sophisticated, speedometer-inspired looks. Two of the chronograph counters are framed with their own metal ‘circuit’ at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. The third one sits at nine o’clock to balance the date display surrounded by a retro TV-screen shape on the opposite side. These
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timepieces are geared to the needs and tastes of active wearers who frequently take the time to appreciate the essential things in life.
The appeal of modernity Safe in the knowledge that their watches contain a dynamic new movement, wearers of the Tissot Veloci-T Gent have different options for making a statement on their relationship with modernity. One model has a black rubber strap with a sculpted form. And all of its
counters have a black background to complete the sleek overall look. Its counterpart integrates a metal bracelet. Two of the counters on this variation have silverywhite backgrounds. Either of the watches is completely at home in combination with anything from tailored business attire to urban sports gear. www.tissot.ch
PREMIUM I WATCHES Swiss-made automatic chronograph ETA movement C01.211 Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal 316L stainless steel case with see-through back Water resistant to 10 bar (100 m / 330 feet) Black rubber strap
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Eco-Drive Dome
n June 2010, CITIZEN will launch Eco-Drive DOME, which was presented as a concept model last year. Only 500 of these watches will be produced in this exclusive, limited series. The dome-shaped layered dial conveys light to the movement and emits futuristic sparkles. The distinctive design, which features the Eco-Drive engine enclosed inside the case, embodies the concept of light energy that you can wear. Only an insatiable appetite for innovation could transform this creative concept and leading-edge design into a production model, worthy of the CITIZEN brand. At CITIZEN, concept watches turn dreams into realities, each of which is a new step towards an infinitely innovative future.
Eco-Drive Is Our Design for the Future The year 2010 is the 80th anniversary of the founding of Citizen Watch Co., Ltd. It is also a historic year in which Eco-Drive takes a new step forward. Eco-Drive development began 35 years ago and has long been praised as an innovative technology. The challenge has always been how to incorporate its power-generation advances in watches that epitomize beauty.
Ref. BY0030-04E Radio-controlled watch World Time in 26 Cities + UTC Mirror silver Dial Titanium case with pearl coating Black polyerethane band Limited to 250 watches our corporate history to meet this challenge. Those efforts bore
Committed to the proposition that Eco-Drive should be incorporated in each new generation of watches, we have worked for almost half
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fruit in the three concept models we presented in 2009, with extraordinary innovations. Such achievements demonstrate the
possibilities of Eco-Drive, whose further innovation highly influences design as well as technology. www.citizen-me.com
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Ref. BY0039-00E Radio-controlled watch World Time in 26 Cities + UTC Mirror silver dial Titanium case with DLC coating. Black polyerethane band Limited to 250 watches
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HB-2001.1
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his strikingly handsome chronograph demonstrating first-class watch design comes in IP rose gold and black or in a steel case. It is an updated interpretation of the great classic HB-136 that has evolved towards a larger size with a correspondingly stronger character. Each feature has a purpose: the grooves in the bezel extending the applied hour markers on the dial, highlighted by the contrasting texture of the chapter ring. The seconds track is colored for visibility while the case guards the crown as well as the quartz movement. Equally well thoughtout are the applied Arabic numerals and the date’s window offset to the lower right. Ready for action down to 10 ATM.
HB-2001.1-1512453 Quartz movement All black sunray dial Black IP bezel with 60 minutes track All black IP stainless steel case Perforated silicon strap with pin buckle.
6 hand chronograph quartz movement (Min/Sec/24Hour)/ Sunray dial with outside CD texture and calendar opening, applied Arabic numerals and indexes with outside minute track / All stainless steel or Rose Gold IP case with or without Black IP bezel / Calfskin leather or perforated silicon strap with black IP pin buckle / 10 ATM. www.hugoboss.com
HB-2001.1-1512456 Quartz chronograph movement Sunray dial Stainless steel case with black IP bezel Calfskin leather strap with black IP pin buckle.
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PREMIUM I WATCHES HB-2001-1_1512457 Quartz chronograph movement Sunray dial Rose gold IP case with black IP bezel Calfskin leather strap with black IP pin buckle.
HB-2001.1-1512455 Quartz chronograph movement Sunray dial Stainless steel case Perforated silicon strap with black IP pin buckle.
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The Super 25
ince its launch in 2009, Rotary Les Originales has cemented its position as a truly delectable collection of refined dress watches. The collection takes its inspiration from vintage styling and offers the wearer iconic designs that are true to the original vintage models as best possible.
GS90018-04 Chronograph Quartz movement Stainless steel 42 mm case Black dial Black leather strap
Originally launched as a capsule collection, the range has been expanded to include slim-line strap and bracelet watches along with highly desirable chronograph strap and bracelet pieces that have a unisex appeal. The success of these early launches has lead to an introduction of a new hero piece that will be available as a limited edition.
Originally created in the 1950s,
automatic strap watches that
the re-launched Super 25 series is
command the attention of any
characterised by its sheer simplicity
watch enthusiast.
and the addition of a hinged case
GS90022-19 Chronograph Quartz movement Stainless steel 42 mm case with PVD rose plating Black dial Black leather strap
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back to reveal the excitement
For those that favour white metal
of the automatic movement.
pieces, there are two stainless
The curvature of the domed dial
steel models, both featuring a
and the intricate stamping detail
black leather croco strap. The first
are carefully matched with the
piece has a silver stamped dial with
vintage index markers. Available
contrasting yellow gold arrow-
in two colours- stainless steel and
tipped indexes. Its sister piece has
PVD rose gold, these are iconic
the same case colouring but has a
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LS90003-07 Quartz movement Stainless steel 27mm case Crystal set bezel Black leather strap
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PREMIUM I WATCHES black stamped dial with exquisite rose gold indexes. One further model has been created in ever-popular PVD rose gold. Having enjoyed a true resurgence in popularity since 2007, rose gold watches are equally favoured by both men and women. The application of rose gold indexes onto a contrasting stamped silver dial gives the third member of the new series of the Super 25 family, a slightly more formal appeal. Each of the new models is presented in a stunning black presentation box and is limited to just 1895 pieces each to mark the 115th anniversary of Rotary Watches and benefits from the company’s unrivalled lifetime movement guarantee and waterproof standard. www.rotarywatches.com
LB90003-07 Quartz movement Stainless steel 27 mm case Mother-of-pearl dial Stainless steel bracelet
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LB90005-01 Quartz movement Stainless steel 27mm case with PVD gold plating Crystal set bezel Mother-of-pearl deal Stainless steel bracelet with PVD gold plating
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Master Series
itoni presents a new exclusively feminine model from its prestigious Master Series collection. For the very first time, this model features an exquisite playful pattern on the white mother-ofpearl dial. The slightly different nuances of the mother-of-pearl make every watch a unique piece, while the engraved pattern adds to the refinement of this jewel of the watch making art. Diamonds are applied on the dial: a refined touch for this feminine model. The mechanical heart can be admired through the transparent sapphire crystal case back. This watch is a technically impeccable masterpiece with a refined design dedicated to women, perfectly in tune with the spirit of the Master Series collection. This collection is distinguished by the systematic COSC chronometer certification, its mechanical selfwinding movement embodies horological precision and a passion for fine workmanship.Every watch is tested individually and certificated through its own COSC chronometer certification number. Distinctive for this collection is also the Titoni five-petal flower brand emblem that appears on the crown featuring an interior composed of a transparent emerald-green material. It is produced in Grenchen, Switzerland, where the Titoni family business passes down its knowledge and well-honed
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experience of traditional watchmaking from generation to generation. www.titoni.ch
Master Series 23588 S-357 Automatic ETA 2824-2, Chronometer movement Steel 33.5 mm case Diameter I 33.5 mm Double Curved Sapphire, Antireflective Mother-of-pearl dial with diamonds Steel bracelet
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Delight
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uxurious. Graceful. ck delight. Inspired by delicate and sensual shapes. the quartz movement is housed in a polished stainless steel case, which elegantly encircles the wrist. Black, mirror, or yellow gold PVD dial finished in mineral glass, accented with two arches of the polished stainless steel bangle, and small clasp closure. Available in lady size. Water resistant up to 30 meters. www.ck.com
K1A23909 Yellow gold PVD case Yellow gold PVD dial and bangle Small size
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K1A23602 Polished stainless steel case Black dial Polished stainless steel bangle Medium size
K1A24656 Polished stainless steel case Mineral glass with metalisation in violet Polished stainless steel bangle Medium size
K1A24806 Polished stainless steel case Mineral glass with metalisation in blue Polished stainless steel bangle Medium size
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Dolce Vita
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olce vita promises 100-percent Glamour. This is a multifunctional timepiece for all women who enjoy displaying their lavish lifestyles. Due to its size, a bezel completely set with square zirconia and the prominent circular structure on the dial this watch speaks a clear language of luxus. It’s a design
that conveys a self-confident demeanor for every occasion and accents it with glamour. Two summery colorful models with pink and turquoise silicone straps make lust for summer: A set of colored stones on the bezel mark an inclining index, silicone straps provide the models a youthful freshness – ideal for sand, summer
and sun. “Dolce vita” comes in further summery color-variations with a black or white dial, silver, gold or black case paired with metal band or crocodile leather. www.esprit.com
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Jelly Army
oyWatch loves accessories with a personality and for the 2010 season makes a sensation with a collection drawing inspiration from the military style, with a new slant: no rigorous and stern details, but instead supersexy and very cool objects. ″This style has been very popular for many years on the world fashion catwalks, for both men and woman″, says Mara Poletti, President of ToyWatch. ″We wanted to make it our own, but in an imaginative and ironic way: the ToyWatch Army collection has been designed for those who love using their own look as a style and conquest play!″. The enthusiasts will be able to choose from five models, in a Technicolor version: camouflage design in green, sand and fuchsia hues, while the blackout model is black with tinted glass, available also with the strap in camouflage green. It is then details that make a difference and make these models unique: the graduated bazel is equipped with deeper grooves reproducing the tank design, with raised numbers. They are available in the solo tempo model with plasteramic case. All the models are water resistant up to 5 atmospheres. The winding crown is made of steel with ToyWatch logo. The calendar is at 3 o’clock with magnifying lens. The strap is in silicone and has a butterfly closing. www.toy-watch.it
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Jelly Army Sandy Sandy Camouflage interchangeable silicone strap Sandy Dial Grey bezel 40mm watch face Stainless steelcase back, with Toywatch logo Date calendar function with magnifying lens Steel butterfly clasp
PREMIUM I WATCHES Jelly Army Black Out Grey Camouflage interchangeable silicone strap Grey Dial Black bezel 40mm watch face Stainless steelcase back, with Toywatch logo Date calendar function with magnifying lens Steel butterfly clasp
Jelly Army Green Green Camouflage interchangeable silicone strap Green Dial Grey bezel 40mm watch face Stainless steelcase back, with Toywatch logo Date calendar function with magnifying lens Steel butterfly clasp
Jelly Army Black & Green Green Camouflage interchangeable silicone strap Grey Dial Black bezel 40mm watch face Stainless steelcase back, with Toywatch logo Date calendar function with magnifying lens Steel butterfly clasp
Jelly Army Pink Pink Camouflage interchangeable silicone strap Grey Dial Pink bezel 40mm watch face Stainless steelcase back, with Toywatch logo Date calendar function with magnifying lens Steel butterfly clasp
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Chrono Plastic
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WATCH presents a stylish range of monochrome colours and winsome designs for the popular Swatch Chrono Plastic Collection, with ten new models built for sports and fashion-minded men and women of all ages. Five new models feature a bright monochrome dial set off by a pure white plastic case and an adjustable bracelet fashioned of solid white plastic links. The all-white look lends an elegant touch to an otherwise rugged and fashionably sporty line. Five additional models feature tough structured white or coloured silicone straps and solid plastic cases. All models present the Swatch Chrono Plastic’s characteristic moulded plastic rotating bezel and easy-to-read dials and chrono counters.
BLUEPURITY Sailors rush to trim the white sails of a ship on a wind-whipped, deep blue sea. The bracelet of this rugged new Swatch Chrono Plastic is formed of interlocking rounded, solid white plastic links. The crown and chrono pushers to the right, the rotating bezel and the case are all fashioned of moulded, solid white plastic. Dark blue Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15 … 60) and a dark blue minute ring mark the rotating bezel with the same dark blue hue as the dial. Large white Arabic numerals indicate 4, 8 and 12 o’clock, smaller white numerals hours 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 and 11. A round, white-on-dark blue date window appears at 3 o’clock. The sixtyminute and decimal counters at
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10 and 2 o’clock are formed from
superlite highlights mark the time.
white numerals and indexes printed in white on the dark blue ground
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of the dial, as is the continuous seconds counter at 6 o’clock. All
The water’s so clear you see all
subdials show slim white hands.
the way to the pure white sands
A thin white chrono seconds hand
on the ocean floor. The solid white
registers stop times, and white
plastic link bracelet of this sporty
hour and minute hands with white
new Swatch Chrono Plastic holds
PREMIUM I WATCHES a moulded white plastic case with white crown and pushers on the right. Mounted on the case is a moulded solid white plastic rotating bezel with an aquamarine minute ring and aquamarine Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15 … 60). The dial enhances the oceanic feel with its clean, clear design featuring numerals and indexes printed in white on an aquamarine coloured ground. Large white Arabic numerals indicate 4, 8 and 12 o’clock, smaller white numerals hours 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 and 11. A whiteon-aquamarine date window is positioned at 3 o’clock. The sixtyminute and decimal counters at 10 and 2 o’clock and the continuous seconds counter at 6 take shape in printed white indexes and numerals. A slim white central seconds hand registers stop times and white hour and minute hands with white superlite highlights mark the time.
PINKPURITY Summer’s on the way and it’s time for a bright pink summertime party with this light-hearted new Swatch Chrono Plastic. The bracelet is formed of gently rounded links in solid white plastic. The white of the bracelet is a perfect match for the solid white moulded plastic case, crown and chrono pushers and the rotating bezel that frames the bright pink dial. Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15 … 60) and a pink minute ring mark the bezel in the same shade of pink as the dial. Large white Arabic numerals indicate 4, 8 and 12 o’clock, smaller white numerals hours 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 and 11, and a round white-on-pink date window appears at 3 o’clock. The numerals and indexes marking the 60-minute,
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decimal and continuous seconds
white set off by the deep purple
are printed in white on the deep
counters are printed in white
dial. The white begins with the
purple dial; all counters have slim
on the pink dial, enhancing the
solid white plastic link bracelet
white hands. A slim white chrono
summery, high-contrast design.
holding the solid white moulded
seconds hand registers stop times,
All the counters feature slim white
plastic case, crown and chrono
and white hour and minute hands
hands that match the white chrono
pushers. Mounted on the case is
with white superlite highlights mark
seconds hand, and white hour and
a moulded white plastic rotating
the time.
minute hands with white superlite
bezel with a purple minute ring and
highlights mark the time.
purple Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15
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‌ 60). Large white Arabic numerals indicate 4, 8 and 12 o’clock,
A rugged white bracelet and a
smaller white numerals hours 1,
bright red dial draw the eye to
Falling light at the end of day
2, 5, 7, 9 and 11. A round, white-
this trendy new Swatch Chrono
throws long purple shadows over
on-purple date window opens at 3
Plastic. The bracelet is fashioned
the mountains and the sea. This
o’clock. The numerals and indexes
of rounded, solid white plastic links
elegant new Swatch Chrono Plastic
marking the 60-minute, decimal
matching the solid white plastic
presents a high-contrast design in
and continuous seconds counters
case, crown and chrono pushers
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PREMIUM I WATCHES and the rotating bezel mounted on the case. Red Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15 … 60) and a red minute ring mark the bezel and frame the matching red dial. Large white Arabic numerals indicate 4, 8 and 12 o’clock, smaller white numerals hours 1, 2, 5, 7, 9 and 11. A round white-on-red date window appears at 3 o’clock. The numerals and indexes marking the 60-minute, decimal and continuous seconds counters are printed in white on the red ground of the dial and have slim white hands. A slim white chrono seconds hand registers stop times, and white hour and minute hands with white superlite highlights mark the time.
PURPLE FUNK It’s purple, no doubt about it. For a bold, bright splash of monochrome colour, nothing beats this rugged new Swatch Chrono Plastic. The deep purple silicon strap is structured with vertical ribbing and complemented with a solid purple silicone loop and plastic buckle. The case and bezel, crown and chrono pushers are fashioned of solid purple moulded plastic. White Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15 … 60) and a white minute ring mark the purple rotating bezel and frame the white dial. Large purple Arabic numerals indicate hours 4, 8 and 12, smaller purple numerals hours 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. A purple-onwhite date window is positioned at 6 o’clock. The 60-minute, decimal and continuous seconds counters at 10, 2 and 6 o’clock feature white imitation creusé subdials, purple numerals and indexes, and purple hands. A slim purple chrono seconds hand registers stop times, and tapered purple squelette hour and minute hands with white
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GREEN MASTER Greener than the grass on golfcourse greens, this bright and cheerful new Swatch Chrono Plastic features a structured, ribbed green silicone strap and loop with a solid green plastic buckle. The moulded solid green plastic case has matching crown and chrono pushers and a solid green plastic rotating bezel. White Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15 … 60) and a white minute ring mark the bezel and frame the white dial. Large green Arabic numerals indicate hours 4, 8 and 12, smaller green Arabics hours 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. A green-on-white date window opens at 6 o’clock. The 60-minute, decimal and continuous seconds counters at 10, 2 and 6 o’clock feature white imitation creusé subdials, green numerals and indexes and green hands. A slim green chrono seconds hand registers stop times, and tapered green squelette hour and minute hands with white superlite highlights mark the time.
HOT CHILI This radically red new Swatch Chrono Plastic is the hottest number in the new collection, with a grooved red silicone strap, a red silicone loop and a solid red plastic buckle to start. The case, crown and chrono pushers are in solid red moulded plastic, as is the rotating bezel mounted on the case. White Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15 … 60) and a white minute ring mark the red bezel and frame the white dial. Large red Arabic numerals indicate hours 4, 8 and 12, smaller red numerals hours 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and
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11. A red-on-white date window is positioned at 6 o’clock. The 60-minute, decimal and continuous seconds counters at 10, 2 and 6 o’clock feature white imitation creusé subdials, red numerals and indexes and red hands. A slim red chrono seconds hand registers stop times, and tapered red squelette hour and minute hands with white superlite highlights mark the time.
MISTER PURE Light, white and elegant at once, this charming new Swatch Chrono Plastic sets the tone for this tenpiece collection of new models. The grooved, solid white silicone strap with white silicone loop and white plastic buckle holds a solid white moulded plastic case, crown and chrono pushers. Mounted on the case is a solid white plastic rotating bezel with grey Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15 … 60) and a grey minute ring with indexes. Clearly set off against the white ground of the dial are large applied silver Arabic numerals at 4, 8 and 12 o’clock, with slightly smaller silver numerals at hours 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. A grey-on-white date window is positioned at 6 o’clock. The 60-minute, decimal and continuous seconds counters at 10, 2 and 6 o’clock feature imitation creusé subdials, printed silver numerals, grey indexes and silver hands. A slim silver chrono seconds hand registers stop times, and tapered silver squelette hour and minute hands with white superlite highlights mark the time.
LOWTIDE Muted blues and greys evoke a cool day walking along the shore. The blue-grey silicone strap of
this understated, elegant new Swatch Chrono Plastic is lightly structured with parallel vertical grooves and complemented by a smooth blue-grey silicone loop and a transparent clear plastic buckle. The case is fashioned of moulded transparent clear plastic with solid blue-grey crown and chrono pushers. Mounted on the case is a solid blue-grey moulded plastic rotating bezel with white Arabic numerals (05, 10, 15 … 60) and a white minute ring. Large black Arabic numerals indicate hours 4, 8 and 12 on the mirrored dial, smaller black numerals hours 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11. A black-on-white date window is positioned at 6 o’clock. The 60-minute, decimal and continuous seconds counters at 10, 2 and 6 o’clock feature bluegrey subdials with black indexes, white numerals and white hands. A slim blue-grey chrono seconds hand registers stop times, while tapered white squelette hour and minute hands with white superlite highlights mark the time. www.swatch.com
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Left to Right: Purple Funk, Green Master, Hot Chili, Mister Pure, Lowtide
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Football 2010
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s football fever spreads, the Flik Flak team has called on the support of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and friends to get active with kids all over the world. A series of seven special watches, each one dedicated to a different football-crazy nation, makes up the collection, created in association with Looney Tunes. The brightly coloured designs, each model in its own individualised packaging, come in a new, fullsize scuba-style shape with a rotating bezel and are aimed at football fans aged eight and above. Injury time is obviously not on the schedule. However, the water resistance and shock resistance of these Swiss-made products make them perfect accessories to go with muddy clothes, spiked boots and bags of energy.
Kicking off in Europe Switzerland has Bugs Bunny and Tasmanian Devil on its side, both attempting to score a goal from the red and white strap. Hot on the heels of the Flik Flak home team are watches dedicated to four other European nations. On the watch for Spain, the cartoon characters tackle each other against the background of the vibrant Spanish national colours. Sylvester the cat prepares to head a winning ball for the Italian team, while young French fans stylishly sport a patriotic collage of red, white and blue. Tasmanian Devil tries his luck to score for Germany,
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not an easy task with Bugs Bunny in defence on the other side of the case.
The global language of football Flik Flak celebrates the fact that football is a global language with two watches from further afield than its European ‘neighbourhood.’ Taking pride of place in 2010 is a model dedicated to South Africa. On this one, the cartoon characters open their mouths so wide to cheer, that they risk catching a stray ball with their teeth. The ultimate destination on the Flik
Flak football world tour is Brazil, with a watch designed to evoke the passion and energy of this nation’s renowned playing style. Whoever they support, Flik Flak fans all over the world unite this summer on the side of quality, fun and coolness.
What makes Flik Flak tick Flik Flak is the world’s best-selling children’s watch and has been keeping youngsters all over the world on track since 1987.
watches are all Swiss-made, featuring a robust aluminium case and scratch-resistant mineral glass. Their power comes from Swiss quartz movements and they are shock-resistant. Flik Flak is a brand of the Swatch Group, the world’s largest watch producer and distributor, with 157 production sites in Switzerland. www.flikflak.com
It was the first child’s watch to translate the concept of telling the time into accessible fun and entertainment. The Flik Flak
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Anish Kapoor Interprets B.Zero1
Anish Kapoor B.Zero1 ring in pink gold and steel
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ver the past 30 years Anish Kapoor has gained international acclaim as one of the most influential and significant sculptors of his generation. His exploration of form and space and his use of colour have profoundly influenced the course of contemporary sculpture. His work has been seen in major exhibitions around the world, including solo exhibitions at the Royal Academy of Arts, London, the Hayward Gallery, London, ICA Boston, Guggenheim Museum, New York, and his last exhibition at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Notable public sculptures include Cloud Gate at Millennium Park, Chicago and Sky Mirror at the Rocke feller Centre, New Yor k . Kapoor is currently working on the world’s largest series offive site specific public commissions for Middlesbrough, England. The first of the series Temenos was unveiled in May.
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The B.Zero1 presentation box exclusively designed for the Anish Kapoor ring
Anish Kapoor has been chosen by
without diamonds. It has been and still
surfaces, characteristic of his artworks,
Bulgari to reinterpret the iconic B.zero1
is Bulgari’s bestselling ring: 1.400.000
find shape in this new design which
ring. The celebrated Bulgari ring was
pieces have been sold since its launch.
perfectly represents the contemporary Bulgari style .
launched in 2000. It combined in an innovative manner two iconic Bulgari
Anish Kapoor’s greatest contribution
motifs: the Tubogas and the “BVLGARI”
features the original combination of
It is the first time that a Bulgari
logo. The first examples were in plain
pink gold and reflecting steel surfaces.
creation is reinterpreted by a
yellow or white gold, but soon the
His interpretation merges tradition
contemporary and prominent
proportions of the ring were modified:
with contemporary innovation. The
international artist ..
from mono to multi bands, with or
curved forms and the mirror-like
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Josephine The Tiara Ring
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weet, incomparable Josephine, what a strange effect you have on my heart!” Quote from a letter of Napoleon Bonaparte to Josephine, Paris, December 1795. Chaumet celebrates its 230th anniversary with a tribute to its first muse, Josephine. A new Jewelry collection in which the tiara is turned into a ring and crowns the finger.
Josephine, Chaumet’s first muse
1 brilliant-cut diamond : 0.18 ct 43 brilliant-cut diamonds : 0.79 ct Rhodium-plated white gold 18K: 7 g 1 brilliant-cut diamond: 0.18 ct 29 brilliant-cut diamonds: 0.51 ct Pink gold 18K: 7 g 29 brilliant-cut diamonds : 0.51 ct Yellow gold 18K: 7 g
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It was Napolean Bonaparte who gave the future Empress Marie-Josephe-Rose her “loving name”, Josephine. Josephine, a woman of power and taste, was the first renowned customer of Marie-Etienne Nitot, the founder of Chaumet in 1780. It was he who created the jewels for her coronation on December 2nd, 1804. Chaumet also designed stylish and sentimental pieces, gifts from the Emperor for his one and only love, Josephine. For she did not follow fashion: she led it. Today, Chaumet dedicates its new Jewellery Collection to a woman ahead of her time. Daring… Josephine. 30 Jewellery pieces were created by the Chaumet workshop. They revisit the tiara and turn it into a ring for a new, hand-embellishing experience. www.chaumet.com
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Centre: pear-cut diamond 1.07 ct 41 brilliant-cut diamonds 1.17 ct Platinum: 8.15 g
Hand-painted green wax to define the volume of the Joséphine ring around the centre stone.
“Aigrette” motif Centre: oval-cut tsavorite garnet 2.21 cts 2 square-cut tsavorite garnets: 0.81 ct 2 pear-cut Paraïba tourmalines: 1.20 ct 1 round-cut blue tourmaline: 0.48 ct 61 brilliant-cut diamonds: 1.25 ct Rhodium-plated white gold 18K: 10.14 g
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Bahia
Single Bahia rings in rose gold with smoky quartz and rubies, with madeira quartz and sapphires or with amethyst and tsavorites.
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brand new collection comes to Pomellato. These are glorious, colorful cocktail rings and earrings. They come in various color combinations to suit all tastes: green tsavorites blossom with violet amethyst, smoky quartz is highlighted by deep red rubies and blue sapphires take on a new intensity alongside amber madeira quartz are given.
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The stones are individually multifaceted much like pebbles on a beach are naturally irregular in shape and size. The drop earrings are spectacular and will work brilliantly both in summer and winter. The rings come in two interpretations: one single stone flanked by a touch of contrasting colour – ideal one their own by day but stack them up by night
for full impact. The second version is a large cluster of three stones with accents of bright little gems – a real show-stopper. Available exclusively at Kayali Jewlery www.pomelatto.com
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Bahia earrings in rose gold, smoky quartz and rubies.
Bahia rings in rose gold with smoky quartz and rubies, with madeira quartz and sapphires or with amethyst and tsavorites.
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All You Need to Know About Pearls
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ince the first day pearls
celebration of special occasions; as
no woman’s jewelry box should be
were discovered, they have
their magnificent appearance and
without them.
been considered as one of
royal look makes them appealing
the most precious gifts given in
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and desirable by every woman, and
Nonetheless pearls are considered
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Silky pearl earns belong in every woman’s jewelry box. This stunning pair is encircled with stunning brilliant cut diamonds.
to be the jewelry of the royals from Constantine to Queen Elizabeth III, and they are also considered to be good luck if a bride wears them for they bring marital bliss. So if you’re on the verge of getting married and planning on buying your wedding jewelry, you can always get yourself some precious pearls to ensure yourself a happy and successful marriage. Keep in mind that jubilee pearls are given on the 30th anniversary of a wedding, and regular pearls are given on the 3rd anniversary. However, many women are concerned when buying pearls as they worry about being deceived into buying fake ones! Well, Kayali Jewelry is here to help you differ fake pearls from the real ones. It’s the simplest traditional test – you take the pearl and rub it gently against your teeth, if it feels gritty
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and rough, then you know that the pearl is a real one, however, if the pearl feels smooth and slippery then you know that the pearl is fake. Don’t buy it. Have you ever wondered about the different colors of pearls, from creamy white all the way to black? Well, surprisingly enough the color of the pearl depends on the species of the mollusk that carries it! It usually takes the color of the inside shell of the mollusk, the pigment resides between two layers that separate the mollusk from the pearl. Yet, artificial coloring is used regularly with suppliers, where they just dye or bleach the fake round piece of refined glass! Moreover, pearls have been used in the cosmetic world for centuries as people have relied on “pearl powder” that is made up from grounded up shells and low-grade
pearls to give the skin that pale, pearlescent glow. The amino acids that are found in pearls are essential to heal and maintain cells in the human body! So not only are peals pretty to wear, but they also can give your skin a beautiful glow. www.kayalijewelry.com
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Stablitto SU2010 Pendant
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Stablitto SU2010 Earrings
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nce upon a time, children played with simple toys like coloured sticks or daisy chains. This enchanting family of bijoux from Swatch brings back that innocent age with coloured blossoms and fine link chains, fashioned of stainless steel 316L and multicoloured synthetic resin inlays. The design plays with a simple geometry of sticks and circles: the necklace is formed of coloured blossoms of different sizes arranged in a triangular design; the bracelet mimics a daisy-chain, and blossoms dangle from the earrings. The ring presents a single flower, mounted on a simple band of steel. www.swatch.com
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Stablitto SU2010 Ring
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olumes and neutral colours, sinuous lines weaving around black and white crystals; a patchwork of polished steel and precious stones. In line with current trends, the necklaces, rings and earrings in the ARIA Collection from Morellato are characterized by striking shapes and volumes to which a minimal, sober look is the most effective foil. Aria is a blending grace, harmony and originality of forms producing jewels arouse emotion, that fascinate with subtle sophistication. www.morellato.com
Aria SLR01 Polished stainless steel necklace with a star shaped pendant embellished with black and white crystals. A natural diamond is set in the element from which the pendant hangs. Chain length: 85 cm.
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Nothing is too beautiful for this
sophistication and elegance:
collection, made with the noblest
indulge! The SAINT HONORE
materials: bronze or titanium PVD
cufflink collection dovetails
finish, lava rock, lacquer… The
perfectly with the watch range to
“chevron”, “giraffe,” or “damask”
create a decidedly dashing style.
trims accentuate the contemporary
design for an effect that can only be termed…timeless. www.saint-honore-paris.com
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Official launch of the Royal Oak Offshore Grand Prix Collection
The Audemars Piguet boutique in Bahrain
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udemars Piguet, the oldest
Piguet Boutique has now been
we must constantly improve our
watch manufacturer still in
opened at the heart of the World
visibility. This new point of sale
the hands of its founding
Trade Center in Manama, capital
– which reflects our fundamental
families, is took the opportunity
of the Kingdom of Bahrain. It
brand values of Tradition, Daring
of its latest boutique opening to
joins the “Moda Mall” and the 200
and Excellence – is the third in
present its new flagship launch
exclusive international brands
this region, and we are planning to
for 2010, the Royal Oak Offshore
within this luxury complex.
open a fourth in Riyadh, in Saudi Arabia. We have the immense
Grand Prix chronograph. After Madrid, Kiev and the recent
“Even though our distribution
privilege of sharing this moment
extension of its New York
network is particularly well
with our three ambassadors,
showroom, the 19th Audemars
developed in the Middle East,
currently engaged in the first race
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Samir Kayali and Jarno Trulli
Mr. Samir Kayali, owner of authorized Audemars Piguet retailer Time Center, Jordan’s leading watch retailer, had the pleasure of attending the opening of the Audemars Piguet boutique in Bahrain. During his visit, he attended the Bahrain Grand Prix where he met Rubens Barrichello, Jarno Trulli and Sébastien Buemi.
Samir Kayali, Sebastien Buemi and Nicolas Garzouzi
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Cannes Fait Le Mur Photo Exhibition
Gaspard Ulliel wears a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra
Fait le Mur Photo Exhibition
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aeger-LeCoultre is associating
by the extremely talented
with the spectacular
photographer Lorenzo Agius.
photographic exhibition
entitled Cannes fait le Mur in
To celebrate the event, the Jaeger-
partnership with the Getty Images
LeCoultre Boutique in Cannes,
Contour agency.
located at 27, Rue d’Antibes, welcomed another Lorenzo Agius
This glamorous oversized
exhibition bringing together
installation was viewed throughout
portraits of celebrities such as
the town of Cannes and features
Diane Kruger (the Jaeger-LeCoultre
a selection of the finest creations
muse), Clive Owen, Robert Downey
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Julie Gayet wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie 101 Riviere
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Matthew Mc Fayden wearing a Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso
Jr, Sienna Miller, as well as a portfolio of works screened inside the store. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique in Cannes, which opened just a year ago, had the opportunity to live entirely in step with the movie world during the Film Festival.
Jaeger-LeCoultre, a touch of glamour Jaeger-LeCoultre regularly graces red carpets on the wrists of the most fascinating celebrities. At the 2010 Cannes Film Festival, personalities such as Gaspard Ulliel, Raphael Personnaz, Julie Gayet, Ariane Massnet, Elisabeth Quin and others wore watch models from the famous watch manufacturer.
Diane kruger wears the legendary Jaeger-LeCoultre 101 watch at the Amfar dinner.
Diane Kruger, the Jaeger-LeCoultre muse, highlighted the famous 101 watch by Jaeger-LeCoultre, equipped with a movement that has celebrated its 80th birthday and still appears in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s smallest mechanical movement.
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Iron Man 2 AMVOX3: Tony Stark’s Wrist Armor
The cast of Iron Man 2
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aramount Pictures and Marvel Entertainment held the Premiere of their latest production, IRON MAN 2, on Monday, April 26th in Los Angeles. Jaeger-LeCoultre is prominently featured in the film, with the lead actor wearing several timepieces from the AMVOX, Reverso and Master Grand Tourbillon collections. In IRON MAN 2, the world is aware that billionaire inventor Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) is the armored
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Super Hero IRON MAN. Under pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military, Stark is unwilling to divulge the secrets behind the Iron Man armor because he fears the information will slip into the wrong hands. With Pepper Potts (Gwyneth Paltrow), and James “Rhodey” Rhodes (Don Cheadle) at his side, Stark gorges new alliances and confronts powerful new forces. Tony Stark further expresses
his quest for innovation and technology by donning the JaegerLeCoultre AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT in Platinum, Master Grand Tourbillon 1833 and Reverso Grande 985. “Jaeger-LeCoultre is thrilled to have our timepieces showcased on the wonderful character of Tony Stark played by the phenomenal actor Robert Downey Jr.” said JaegerLeCoultre CEO Jérôme Lambert. “We have no doubt that the film will be a fantastic success.
PREMIUM I NEWS AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT: horology meets high technology Recognizable by its unique design, incarnating the essence of legendary sports car brand Aston Martin and Jaeger-LeCoultre, AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT is a technical masterpiece of the very highest order of watchmaking. Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 988 combines the precision of the tourbillon with two complementary functions: a dual time-zone display and a date indicated by a hand that makes a big leap between the 31st of the month and the 1st of the following month, so as to never obstruct the view of the spinning tourbillon. The open worked dial provides a clear view of the bridges and main plate, clothed in titanium in harmony with the finest watchmaking traditions. Going further still on the quest for excellence and meaningful innovation, the case of the AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT is the first ceramic case ever made by the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre.
two complementary functions: a dual time-zone display and a date indicated by a hand that makes a big leap between the 31st of the month and the 1st of the following month, in order to avoid spoiling the view of the constantly spinning tourbillon. The open worked dial provides a clear view of the bridges and main plate, clothed in titanium in harmony with the
finest watchmaking traditions. Nonetheless, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Aston Martin are never content with “mere” excellence if it does not also comprise an innovative touch –which is why the case of the AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT will go down in history as the first ceramic case ever made by the Manufacture.
AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT: horology meets high technology Above and beyond the specific codes that immediately establish the Aston Martin-related identity of this unparalleled watchmaking creation, the third model in the line AMVOX, the AMVOX3 Tourbillon GMT, immediately stakes its claim within the most exclusive fine watchmaking segment. The extraordinary Jaeger-LeCoultre 988 movement combines the precision of the tourbillon with
Actor Robert Downey Jr., wearing his AMVOX 3 Tourbillon GMT, signs autographs during Paramount Pictures & Marvel Entertainment’s ‘Iron Man 2’ premiere
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AMVOX 3 Tourbillon GMT
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PREMIUM I NEWS Manufacture JaegerLeCoultre Born of an invention in 1833, the Grande Maison has always been driven by the spirit of discovery; the need to create new, ever more accurate and more complex technical marvels. Year after year, Knowledge and skills have been enriched, renewed and multiplied to serve the unique purpose of mastering the countless operations involved in manufacturing watch movements and cases – the fundamental prerequisite for rising to the most daunting technical challenges. A major player in watchmaking history, Jaeger-LeCoultre has an impressive range of world firsts, superlative creations and legendary models to its credit, including the Reverso, the Duoplan, the Master Control, the Memovox Polaris, the Gyrotourbillon I and the Atmos. In 2010, around 1000 people proficient in over 40 watchmaking professions and more than 20 cutting-edge technologies continue to pay tribute to the pioneering ardour of the company founders by creating new masterpieces proudly perpetuating the grand horological tradition.
Actor Robert Downey Jr., wearing his AMVOX 3 Tourbillon GMT, poses during Paramount Pictures & Marvel Entertainment’s ‘Iron Man 2’
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The Stars Shine with Bulgari
Actress Julianne Moore attends the Broadway opening of “Lend Me a Tenor” in New York. She wore a Leoni collection clutch in anthracite mat python skin a rose gold Assioma D watch and a rose gold B.Zero1 ring.
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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow attends the National Movie Awards 2010 at the Royal Festival Hall on May 26, 2010 in London, England. She wears High Jewelry necklace with emeralds and diamonds and High Jewelry ring in platinum with central emerald and diamonds.
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Natalie Imbruglia performs at the Replay Party held at the Star Style Lounge on May 19, 2010 in Cannes, France. She wore a “Serpenti” bracelet, Bulgari stud earrings and ring.
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Anouchka Delon and her father Alain Delon on the red carpet attend the ‘Il Gattopardo’ premiere held at the Palais des Festivals during the 63rd Annual International Cannes Film Festival on May 14th. Anouchka Delon wore a “Spiga” bracelet 3 rows white gold and diamonds; “Millennia” earrings and a “Serpenti” bracelet in white gold and diamonds.
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The OMEGA Boutique at The Swatch Art Peace Hotel
OMEGA Boutique
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hen the OMEGA Boutique at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel opens on the 26th of May, its visitors will be welcomed to a historic architectural gem which has been a landmark address in Shanghai for more than a hundred years.
An historic hotel; an innovative operating concept The Palace Hotel opened its doors for business in 1908 and it immediately became one of the major attractions on the Bund, the fabled street in Shanghai characterized by its distinctive four- to six-storey western-style buildings constructed in the nineteenth and early twentieth
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centuries. The hotel hosted highprofile events and welcomed guests who would play a significant role in Chinese and international history. Now, more than a century later, it has reopened as the Swatch Art Peace Hotel. The building at the corner of the Bund and Nanjing Road, which enjoys protected status as a cultural monument, has been renovated by experts in historic preservation who were particularly mindful of the building’s heritage and its status as one of Shanghai’s most significant and well-known landmarks. Also worth noting: Nanjing Road and the Champs Elysees in Paris recently became partner streets, acknowledging the similarly
prominent role each plays in its home city. The Swatch Art Peace Hotel has a unique operating concept: it combines a retail area with a hotel where invited artists live and work. OMEGA and three of its Swatch Group partners – Breguet, Blancpain and Swatch – have boutiques on the hotel’s ground floor.
The Boutique: a unique OMEGA experience The OMEGA Boutique at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel has been designed to respect the heritage of the cultural landmark, to highlight the distinctive architectural features of a building steeped in history and
PREMIUM I NEWS to present the brand’s full product range in an environment which perfectly bridges the hotel’s storied past and its promising future. While the Swatch Art Peace Hotel OMEGA Boutique has some of the design elements shared by all of the brand’s flagship stores, it is absolutely unique in that it was necessary to preserve the existing interior architecture and the original art deco fittings. Because of the building’s protected status, no modifications could be made which would compromise its structural integrity. The ornately carved art deco ceiling and the impressive support pillars in the boutique are exquisitely trimmed in gold with an attention to detail which recalls the days when Shanghai was first earned its accolade “the Pearl of the Orient”. Visitors to the OMEGA Boutique at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel will recognize certain furnishings which are part of the brand’s global flagship concept, including the free-standing display cases and the champagne glass along its back walls. The furniture is also the same as that used in the brand’s network of boutiques around the world. As nothing – including lighting fixtures – could be hung from the ceiling in the 141 square metre retail space, specially-designed tapered ribbed profile elements have been placed at locations throughout the boutique. These are equipped with all the necessary electrical wiring and subtle LED lighting which allow the room’s historical fittings to be
Ribbon-cutting of Omega Boutique with Mr. Kevin Rollenhagen, member of Extended Group Management Board of Swatch Group, Mr. Stephen Urquhart, President Omega and Mr. Wang Wentao, General Secretary of Huangpu District Government
preserved but which also allow OMEGA to display its products in a warm, welcoming environment. The OMEGA Boutique at the Swatch Art Peace Hotel offers the entire spectrum of the brand’s watches along with products from the Fine Leather and Fine Jewellery collections. All of these are presented in one of Shanghai’s most extraordinary buildings whose
specially trained staff members are looking forward to welcoming visitors from around the world to share a special OMEGA experience.
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the OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean and George Clooney
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eorge Clooney is photogenic. Admittedly, that’s not exactly a news flash. And when the pictures are being taken by one of the world’s leading fashion and celebrity portrait photographers, the resulting images are bound to be a bit more attractive than your average family reunion snapshot. Of course, if you happen to be George Clooney, whatever you wear is, at that moment, the very
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definition of fashion and cool. OMEGA has created an advertisement featuring a photograph of Clooney taken by Norman Jean Roy. The actor is dressed in jeans and a plain white shirt with an open collar. On his wrist is another symbol of simple elegance: the OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean Co-Axial in stainless steel with a black dial. The copy is limited to “GEORGE
CLOONEY’S CHOICE”. The new advertisement for the OMEGA Seamaster Planet Ocean sends a clear message: the ultimate style statement can be communicated with a plain white shirt and just the right watch. It’s probably easier if you’re George Clooney.
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Renovated OMEGA Museum in Biel Reopens
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he OMEGA Museum in Biel reopened following several months of extensive renovations. The Museum, which opened in January of 1984, is the oldest museum dedicated to a single watch brand. Located just opposite OMEGA’s headquarters in Biel, it features items representing the brand’s entire history, including the watchmaker’s bench used by Louis Brandt when he began to make watches more than 160 years ago.
OMEGA president Stephen Urquhart likened the period of renovation to an archaeological dig. “Not only did we renovate the whole Museum but we also restored many of the period features of this listed building. The project gave us a chance to review our entire
collection. Some of the objects displayed are being presented to the public for the first time, including things which we didn’t even know were hidden in the archives.”
worn on all six lunar landings. The Museum exhibit highlighting the role of the Speedmaster in space features four watches which were worn on or near the Moon. One of the new sections of the
One of these is a pocket watch used by Albert Einstein, a man whose work is closely identified with time. OMEGA’s history is vividly recreated with displays presenting all the brand’s most important stories. Visitors will have a chance to examine the equipment OMEGA has developed and used in its timekeeping role at the Olympic Games since 1932. The brand has been closely involved in NASA’s manned space programme for more than 45 years and OMEGA Speedmasters were
Museum is dedicated to prototypes – watches which were developed by OMEGA but, for various reasons, never introduced into commercial production. Some of the timepieces on display have been long time favourites of visitors to the OMEGA Museum, including the wristwatch worn by author/adventurer/spy T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) and the watch worn by John F. Kennedy at his inauguration when he became 35th President of the United States.
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Pomellato Dressed Tilda Swinton
ilda Swinton wore Pomellato jewels during the 60th International Berlin Film Festival. During the Festival opening, on Thursday 11th she wore a Tabou ring in rose gold and amethyst from the previously unseen 2010 collection.
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Saint Honore’s Ambassador and icon
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AINT HONORE brand
Top Model Esther, life revolves
icons Paul Belmondo and
around casting sessions and photo
Esther open the doors into
shoots, whilst Paul Belmondo
a fascinating world of movies,
moves brilliantly between F1 and
Formula 1 and the catwalk‌ For
show business. SAINT HONORE
created its Orsay Black Racing limited edition in honour of this prestigious ambassador.
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Gucci and Vanity Fair Cannes Dinner
The view from Hotel du Cap
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ucci Creative Director Frida
hosted the Vanity Fair/Gucci party
party to celebrate Martin Scorsese
Giannini and Vanity Fair
in Cannes. An intimate dinner at
and the 20 year anniversary of The
Editor Graydon Carter co-
the Hotel du Cap was followed by a
Film Foundation.
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Jennifer Lopez wearing one-of-a-kind white gold Chiodo earrings featuring cognac topaz and princess cut white diamonds.
Salma Hayek wearing pink gold Horsebit cocktail earrings and matching ring, both of which feature a morganite central stone and brown round cut diamonds.
carefully selected by our expert gemologists, and custom cut to obtain the precious gemstones desired for each masterpiece. Each cut has been defined to enhance the inner beauty of the gems, to magnify the natural color and endorse the jewel across time. International certification is provided for each (GIA, IGI, DSEF) in keeping with high jewelry industry standards.
Jennifer Lopez and Salma Hayek wore exclusive pieces from the Gucci High Jewelry collection.
available only through Gucci
All pieces in the High Jewelry collection are handcrafted by highly skilled Italian goldsmiths and are the epitomy of impeccable craftsmanship. The collection,
Luxury is underscored by the
boutiques, comprises nine extraordinary parures of which five have been sold to date.
choice of precious material, the uniqueness of each design and the meticulous attention to details. Rare rough gems have been
Guest of Honor, Martin Scorsese
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Tissot Sponsors the NOX Champions League Finals
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unes Club was the scene for the much-anticipated Champions League finals between Internazionale and Bayern Munich. Organized by NOX magazine and sponsored by Tissot watches, attendees were treated to a great atmosphere, an unforgettable match and fantastic raffle prizes provided by Tissot.
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ToyWatch Sponsors Open Days
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oyWatch, the Italian fashion watch brand favored by celebrities, sponsored Open Days at National Orthodox School and Amman Academy. Students of these schools were treated to the first viewing of the new ToyWatch collection and had the chance to win a ToyWatch Jelly. The two lucky winners were Juana Haddad from National Orthodox School and Sadeen Alkhreish from Amman Academy.
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Juana Haddad from National Orthodox School
Sadeen Alkhreish from Amman Academy
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