As the name suggests, the Backes & Strauss Piccadilly Princess ‘Royal Colours’ is a lady’s cocktail watch bedecked in a variety of spectacular stones which reflect all the colours of the rainbow – and more.
No two examples of the Piccadilly Princess Royal Colours will be alike, nor can they be – because each watch is created using a unique hand-picked selection of white and fancy-coloured diamonds which are individually set to create an unrepeatable, one-off pattern.
Starting with a simple, 18 carat white gold case, the watch is created by hand-setting ‘royal colours’ diamonds of no fewer than 66 different colour hues and 10 different cuts on the dial, case and bracelet. Combining the various cuts (Baguette, Cushion, Marquise, Oval, Pear, Princess, Ascher, Emerald, Heart and Round Brilliant Cut) creates an impression of a piece that has been formed by a happy coincidence of nature, almost as if diamonds had been casually scattered across the watch.
But closer inspection reveals that each of the 225 stones – one to mark every year since Backes & Strauss was founded – has been set in a process taking hundreds of hours of our master craftsmen.
Technical details
Size: PC37
Case: 18 carat White Gold case set with Natural Coloured Diamonds
22 diamonds – 9.04 carats
Dial: Set with White and Natural Coloured diamonds
65 diamonds – 3.37 carats
Hands: Sword-shaped hands
Movement: Quartz
Display: Hours and minutes
Bracelet: Jewellery Bracelet in White Gold set with White and Natural Coloured Diamonds
138 diamonds – 26.28 carats
Total carats: 225 diamonds – 38.69 carats
The Backes & Strauss ‘Royal Jester’ is a bespoke watch series.
The Jester (court jester, or fool) was an important appointment in many royal courts during the medieval and Renaissance eras. His role was considered vital to the smooth running of the royal court, his humorous antics were often seen as the fruit of divine inspiration and his position was one of privilege.
The watch is so named because of its circular theme, in the centre of which a sparkling routine is performed by its very own version of the jester in the form of a single, round, Brilliant diamond weighing above 1.01 carats in either the finest colourless or natural coloured diamonds.
But the magnificent ‘jester’ diamond is not the only amusing aspect of this small and very special line of watches, each of which will be a bespoke piece with a different central stone – choose from the afore mentioned diamond, or indulge in courtly colours with a central stone of intense blue, intense pink or fancy vivid yellow. Around the outside of the case, there are a further 80 diamonds weighing 10.50 carats, with the dial being masterfully invisibly set with two rows of baguettes weighing 2.4 carats. Each distinctive timepiece has a single diamond hand set in the crown, the Backes & Strauss signature “Jewel in the Crown”.
A further 40 baguettes (0.85 carat) can be seen between the discreet, crimson hour and minute markers, which are ingeniously mounted on crystal discs to create the impression that they are simply floating, unconnected to any mechanism, in the great tradition of the mystery timekeeper.
These timepieces are driven by a superb mechanical movement with 36 hours of power reserve.
Technical details
Case
18-carat white gold case set with 80 diamonds – 10.50cts
Size: 40 mm
Crown: One ideal-cut diamond “the Jewel in the Crown” – 0.06 carat
Dial
– Centre stone: Ideal-Cut Hearts & Arrows Diamond 1.01 carats
Colour: D
Clarity: Internally Flawless
Grading report: GIA (Gemmological Institute of America)
– Cluster of 40 Baguettes set in 2 rows all individually polished and set invisibly, total 2.41 carats surrounding the centre stone
– Hour marker: Red hour markers covered with crystal glass
– 40 Baguettes diamonds set – 0.85 carat set between the Minute and hour marker
– 40 Baguettes diamonds set – 0.95 carat surrounding the Minute marker
Movement
Mechanical movement with 36 hours of power reserve
Display
Hours and minutes
Bracelet
Alligator leather strap
Buckle: 18-carat white gold deployant buckle or ardillon buckle set with 30 Ideal-cut diamonds
Water resistant to 30 meters
Proudly wearing the British colours on its diamond studded dial, the Berkeley John Bull watch marks the passing of over two centuries since Backes & Strauss established its first London office in the heart of the Hatton Garden diamond district. Named after the iconic and exquisitely manicured square whose trees were planted in the founding year of Backes & Strauss, the new John Bull timepiece is inspired by the honoured and most celebrated symbol and personification of unshakeable Britishness: John Bull.
Its dial is set with 202 Ideal Cut diamonds, 198 rubies and 92 sapphires to create the instantly recognisable pattern of the Union Jack flag, behind which lies a self-winding, mechanical movement. The 18 carat white gold case, meanwhile, is set with 124 further diamonds around the bezel, with a single, Ideal Cut diamond nestling in the crown.
The watch is completed with the addition of an alligator leather strap fitted with a white gold diamond set buckle.
Technical details
Model: The Berkeley John Bull
Size: 40mm
Case: 18k white goldcase set with 44 diamonds – 8.50 cts
Dial: Union jack dial set with 92 Sapphires (0.63 cts), 198 Rubies (1.48 cts) and 202 Ideal-cut diamonds (0.69 cts).
Crown: One Ideal Cut diamond “The Jewel in the Crown” – 0.12cts
Hands: Sword-shaped hands
Movement: Automatic movement
Display: Hours, minutes & seconds
Bracelet: Alligator leather strap
Buckle: 30 Ideal cut diamonds form a heart buckle – 0.48 cts.
Total Carats: Ideal Cut diamonds (2.20 carats)
Introduced in 2014 and available in both ladies and gent’s versions, the Memorigin Orbit Series watch collection will let you imagine the beauty of the dawn. The stunning “mother of pearl”, shining with unique colours, encircles and decorates the multi-level dial.
With the classic Roman indexes, you will dream the fantasy expressed by the reflection of the shining “mother of pearl” though the light. Especially, the tourbillon, rotating continuously as the heart of the entire watch, injects the life to everything alike. This watch comes in stainless steel case and black alligator strap.
Not only does the dial have the rich detailed design, but the back of the watch also surprises all the watch collectors. Memorigin specially engraved the semicircular rotor of the movement with skeletal pattern, enriching with the artistic elements on the design. Although it is an automatic tourbillon watch, Memorigin still reserves the traditional winding method to all – manual winding.
Technical details
Orbit Series – Gent. / Orbit Series – Lady
Suggested retail price: HKD 32000 (Gent.) / HKD32500 (Lady)
Orbit Series – Gent
Model No.: AT0221
214 pieces of subassembly module and 25 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotate at a speed of 60s for one circle
Flying Tourbillon
40 hours power reserve
Self-winding mechanism (Bi-Directional Winding)
Alligator Strap
Both sides sapphire crystal
Orbit Series – Lady
Model No.: AT0126
191 pieces of subassembly module and 33 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotate at a speed of 60s for one circle
50 hours power reserve
Off-Centered Tourbillon
Self-winding mechanism (Bi-Directional Winding)
The balance wheel and the escapement system encircle the center of balance wheel Alligator Strap
Both sides sapphire crystal
Designed by Hong Kong based artist Mark Lui, the Time Machine from Memorigin is a modern tourbillon watch, while embracing a classic appearance. Through collaborating with Memorigin, Mark has been inspired by the brand philosophy of the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern cogitation.
With the combination of the above ideas, the concept of “steampunk” came across in his mind, where it was related to the industrial revolution of steamed mechanics dated back to the 19th Century.
Mark Lui had designed his tourbillon with both modern and classic design, combining with a rough feeling to produce a very special tourbillon that’s different from the ones in the market. There are 4 circular windows on the watch surface as one of the major breakthrough. Each of them is of different height giving us different visual delights at different perspectives.
The 4 circular windows symbolize factory smokestacks, where it also looks as if it is a telescope that attracts us to look into mechanical mystery. Looking in the user’s perspective, the crown is also coming with a cushion to avoid any injuries during winding the watch.
There are two shades for “The Time Machine”, giving us very different perceptions. The rose gold surface coupled with a dark brown alligator strap gives a retro feeling while the silver surface is coupled with a navy blue alligator strap giving simplicity and a modern style.
Technical details
“The Time Machine”
Model No.: MO 0147
Price: HKD48,800
ISA and Memorigin Specialty store exclusive
At least 188 pieces of subassembly module and 21 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 12 o’clock rotate at a speed of 60s for one circle
Flying Tourbillon
60 hours power reserve
24 hours indicator
Twin mainspring barrel
Power reserve indicator
Day / night indicator
Crocodile leather strap (large-grid)
Both sides sapphire crystal
Hong Kong actress – Ms. Priscilla Ku, who is also a GIA jewelry appraiser and designer, has been enthusiastic on the jewelry design for many years. She aims to merge her fashion sense with the traditional jewelry design. The fashionable appearance and magnificent function are penetrated successfully in her designs. Furthermore, she has designed an extraordinary phase on her artworks that accessory can be divided and assembled to feature with different apparels which enhances the utility and freshness of the jewelry.
In 2014, Ms. Priscilla Ku worked with a Hong Kong tourbillon brand – Memorigin for creating her own brand – KuTour. Two separate tourbillon series, Typhoon and Tweed, were launched under the timeless effort of Memorigin and Ms. Priscilla Ku.
Typhoon is a tourbillon watch based on the satellite image of a typhoon passing through China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. On the dial, the curve lines represent the isobars of the satellite image. With diamonds in different colours encircled, they form the continental and ocean alike. In the middle, it is the location of Hong Kong. The typhoon is transformed into rotating tourbillon. Besides, the harmony among China, Hong Kong and Taiwan is the extraordinary blessing from the watch design. By using different diamonds with different colours, the details and shining gems enriched everyone’s eyesight.
For Tweed, the design inspiration comes from the checked woollen cloth pattern with a simple colour tone. In order to form the interweave effect of the woollen cloth perfectly, different kind of gems were assembled like the black gems, sapphire, diamonds and grey diamonds. Thus, the jewelry workers spent unlimited working hours on the cutting process to imitate the sophisticated pattern of the woollen cloth.
Apart from the special design on the appearance, a deep inspiration about life is implied. She aims to express the true meaning of harmony. Just like the pattern of the fabric, the circular outlook with rectangular inner design implies the concept of Chinese proverbs “following the rule and act wisely”.
Typhoon tourbillon watch
Model No. : KU0901
Diameter: approx. 40 mm
18K white gold weight: approx. 64.22g
(Case, crown and buckle include)
Diamond Quantity: approx. 403pcs
(Yellow diamond quantity: approx. 265pcs; White diamond: approx. 138pcs)
Jean Marcel presents its brand new „SOMNIUM“Collection, including an extremely thin automatic-Chronograph. With a total height of 11.2mm only, the Jean Marcel SOMNIUM Chronograph is one of the thinnest automatic-Chronographs in the world without compromising on quality and longevity.
The JM A10 calibre based on a Swiss Made ETA 2894-2 movement with glucydur balance guarantees precision and reliability. Jean Marcel ensures after regulation a precision of +3 seconds per day. Therefore a special certificate is delivered with every single watch. Dials are protected by a non-reflective sapphire crystal -the company logo becomes visible by breathing on the crystal (Mystery effect).
The SOMNIUM is limited to 300 pieces worldwide. The steel case is water-resistant to 10 ATM.
Case
Stainless steel, Sapphire crystal, Sapphire case back
Diameter: 43 mm
Height: 11,2 mm
Waterproof: 10 ATM
Anti reflective sapphire crystal
Sapphire case back
Movement
JM A10, Automatic
Basic Caliber: ETA 2894-2 Glucydur
Specialities
Chronograph, Date, Tachymeter scale
One of the thinnest automatic-chronographs in the world: Height 11,2 mm
Certificate of accuracy
Introduced in 2014, this timepiece celebrates the 10th anniversary of Bugatti Type 370, the first timepiece born from the partnership between Parmigiani Fleurier and Bugatti.
The partnership between the two prestigious companies was formalised in 2004. Since then, the Fleurier based manufacture has striven to create timepieces for the Bugatti collection which are far more than a watch stamped with a car marque logo; they are cars reborn in watch form. The Bugatti 370, the first timepiece which celebrated the creation of the partnership in 2004.
Launched in 2004, the Bugatti 370 features a movement built according to a horizontal axis. It’s a world first. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the partnership, in 2014, Parmigiani Fleurier announced the unveiling of three limited editions of the Bugatti timepiece.
Bugatti Mythe
The brand has decided to take the iconic Bugatti 370 model, and its transverse tubular movement, as its basis. This piece, which marked the creation of the partnership in 2004, demonstrates the brand’s cutting-edge creative spirit and the quest for technical excellence which made it possible.
The Bugatti Mythe, the Bugatti Victoire and the Bugatti Révélation are the new versions of this Anniversary Limited Edition. These three pieces share an aesthetic which harks back to the artisan’s traditional techniques. In this respect, the collection moves away from the hi-tech, futuristic spirit which prevailed in some of the Bugatti creations of this first decade: the titanium of the Bugatti Vitesse case middle, for example, or the black carbon of the Bugatti Super Sport dial.
The first of the Anniversary Edition timepieces, the aesthetic of the Bugatti Mythe is based on an emblematic Bugatti component: the legendary Type 57 grille. This grille, which graced the very first Bugatti cars, has a striking structure, formed of lines rather than mesh. These lines are echoed in the watch dial and they extend downward beyond its perimeter, affirming the Art Deco style which made the historic grille such a success.
In addition to this homage to Bugatti’s history, the Bugatti Mythe timepiece also pays tribute to the ongoing collaboration between industrial and artisan traditions in both the automotive and watchmaking worlds. Inextricably linked at Bugatti, industry and craftsmanship see their potential combined in every creation, and this is what the brand’s reputation is based on.
The Bugatti Mythe evokes this marriage through the dual-colour effect of the surfaces of its case middle. A mottled anthracite grey surface, which reinforces its «industrial» appearance, represents this side of the spectrum; the burnished, gold surfaces reflect the refined, artisan side. The Bugatti Mythe is possessed of a powerful symbolism, which encapsulates the history of two brands and the success of a collaboration.
Technical details
Model: Bugatti type 370 Mythe
Movement
Calibre: PF370
Winding: Manual using a dynamometric starter
Power reserve indicated on the side of a rotating drum
Power-reserve: 10 days
Frequency: 3 Hz – 21.600 A/h
Dimensions: 21.00 x 16.00 x 27.40 mm
Components: 314
Jewels: 37
Barrel(s): 2 series-coupled barrels
Decoration: Circular-grained hand-belleved main plates, Bugatti design
Functions
Hours and minutes
Power reserve indication engraved on drum
Case
Shape: Special
Dimensions: 32.40 x 52.50 mm
Thickness: 18.6 mm
Material: 18 ct rose gold
Finishing: Satin, polished hammered
Water-resistance: 10 m
Glass: Anti-reflective sapphire
Back: Sapphire
Back engraving: Individual number, « 2004-2014 » Modèle Unique »
Dial
Material: 18 ct rose gold
Colour: Rose gold and ruthenium
Index: Transfered
Finishing: « Grille » dial
Hands: Delta-shaped with luminescent coating
German watch manufacture NOMOS Glashütte presents a new series of timepieces: Metro neomatik, Tangente neomatik, and Minimatik—all available in exquisite midnight blue.
These three new models form, together with Tetra neomatik nachtblau, a cohesive group within the neomatik family.
Measuring a diameter of 35.0 mm and height 6.9 mm, the stainless steel, two parts case of Tangente neomatik nachtblau model comes fitted with sapphire crystal glass and sapphire crystal glass back.
It boasts a lacquered midnight blue dial featuring green and silver-colored print, rhodium-plated central hour & minute hands and neon orange lacquered small seconds hand.
The Minimatik nachtblau model comes in a stainless steel case fitted with domed sapphire crystal glass and sapphire crystal glass back. The three parts case measures 35.5mm diameter and 8.86 mm thickness.
The lacquered, midnight blue dial features pearled indexes in rose gold and green print. Hour and minute hands are rhodium plated and small seconds hand is neon orange lacquered.
Metro neomatik nachtblau features a stainless steel, bipartite case measuring diameter 35.0 mm and height 8.06 mm. It is fitted with domed sapphire crystal glass and sapphire crystal glass back.
The lacquered, midnight blue dial features green print, rhodium-plated hour and minute hands and neon orange lacquered small seconds hand.
Tetra neomatik nachtblau has a square shaped stainless steel case measuring 33 mm diameter and 7.2mm thickness. Its two part case is fitted with sapphire crystal glass and sapphire crystal glass back.
Its lacquered, midnight blue dial with green print houses rhodium-plated hour and minute hands and a small seconds hand with neon orange lacquered finish.
All these timepieces are equipped with the DUW 3001 in house self winding caliber manufactured by the Glashütte watch making company. This ultra-thin proprietary movement went into series production this spring. Only 3.2 millimeters in height, DUW 3001 gives the new neomatik models their slender and elegant form—while also delivering the highest performance and accuracy. It is the tenth movement developed and produced in-house by NOMOS Glashütte.
These timepieces are equipped with a beautiful and incredibly long-lasting strap crafted from Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan; remborde and fitted with NOMOS’ own winged clasp, a piece of jewelry in itself.
All timepieces are tested for water resistance up to 30 meters. These new models will be available starting October 1.
Tangente neomatik nachtblau
Reference number: 177
Case: stainless steel, bipartite; sapphire crystal glass and sapphire crystal glass back; diameter 35.0 mm, height 6.9 mm
Dial: lacquered, midnight blue; green and silver-colored print
Hands: rhodium-plated; neon orange lacquered seconds hand
Water-resistant: to 3 atm
Strap: black Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan, remborde and hand-stitched, lug width 18 mm; NOMOS buckle clasp
Minimatik nachtblau
Reference number: 1205
Case: stainless steel, tripartite; domed sapphire crystal glass and sapphire crystal glass back; diameter 35.5 mm, height 8.86 mm
Dial: lacquered, midnight blue; pearled indexes, rose gold; green print
Hands: rhodium-plated; neon orange lacquered seconds hand
Water-resistant: to 3 atm
Strap: black Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan, remborde and hand-stitched, lug width 17 mm; NOMOS buckle clasp
Metro neomatik nachtblau
Reference number: 1110
Case: stainless steel, bipartite; domed sapphire crystal glass and sapphire crystal glass back; diameter 35.0 mm, height 8.06 mm
Dial: lacquered, midnight blue; green print
Hands: rhodium-plated; neon orange lacquered seconds hand
Water-resistant: to 3 atm
Strap: black Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan, remborde and hand-stitched, lug width 17 mm; NOMOS buckle clasp
Tetra neomatik nachtblau
Reference number: 422
Case: stainless steel, bipartite; sapphire crystal glass and sapphire crystal glass back; size 33 mm by 33 mm; height 7.2 mm
Dial: lacquered, midnight blue, green print
Hands: rhodium-plated, seconds hand neon orange lacquered
Water-resistant: to 3 atm
Strap: Horween Genuine Shell Cordovan black, remborde, hand-stitched, lug width
20 mm; NOMOS winged clasp
The Movement
DUW 3001—in-house built NOMOS caliber with automatic winding; NOMOS swing system with tempered blue balance spring. (DUW stands for: NOMOS Glashütte Deutsche Uhrenwerke.)
Diameter: 12 ¾ lines (28.8 mm)
Movement height: 3.2 mm
Power reserve: approx. 42 hours
Characteristics: decentralized seconds, stop-seconds mechanism, Glashütte three-quarter plate, NOMOS balance bridge, 27 jewels, bidirectional winding rotor, Incabloc shock protection, DUW regulation system, adjusted in six positions, tempered blue screws, rhodium plated surfaces with Glashütte ribbing and NOMOS perlage.
RESSENCE represents a new way of thinking about fine mechanical watches – no less expertly hand-crafted, but with an industrial design philosophy that seeks to be progressive and a clear, graphic aesthetic that is decidedly 21st century. What really lights up the TYPE 1 is the original thinking behind it. Or rather, the re-thinking that comes with a different perspective.
The watch has no crown, for example, the winding/setting mechanism being the case-back itself, for better ergonomics and allowing a left-right fit. It is all tactile curves, the domed sapphire glass extending to the very edge of the case – making the watch more sapphire than metal, in fact – the lugs seemingly part of the case too, an organic whole. And that’s no illusion – lugs and case are milled in one action from the same grade 5 titanium block.
But, most strikingly, and characteristic of RESSENCE, is the lack of conventional hands. Here the time is displayed via its patented, 107-part Ressence Orbital Convex System (ROCS1) – a complex mechanism driving convex sub-discs that continually revolve, as does the main disc into which they are set, like moons in orbit around a planet.
This allows the curved dial to be set closer to the sapphire glass, which gives a sense of immediacy to the look and aids legibility. It also means that the watch’s uncluttered face is ever-changing – as everything is in time.
For all its seeming simplicity, it can transfix. It’s all about the experience – not an obsession with little cogs and wheels. Indeed, rather than being proudly displayed, the sophisticated mechanics of the operation are hidden away beneath a smooth surface.
Technical details Functions
Hours
Minutes
Seconds
Week Days
Movement
Patented ROCS 1 – Ressence Orbital Convex System – driven by the minute axle of a specially customised 2824/2 calibre
Caseback winding and time setting
Self-winding
36 hours power reserve
28,800 vibrations per hour
40 jewels
27 gears
Dial
Convex German silver dial (125mm radius) with 3 eccentric biaxial satellites inclined at 3° (hours) and 4.75° (seconds and week days)
Engraved indications filled with Superluminova
Case
Grade 5 titanium
Domed sapphire crystals top and bottom with both sides anti-reflective coating
42mm (diameter) x 13 mm (thickness)
1 ATM water-resistance
Strap
Strap (20/29mm)
Ardillon Buckle in grade 5 titanium
Total Components
212
Prices
TYPE 1B, CH, N, R, S, W : 17.500 EUR (20% VAT included)
TYPE 1G: 22.500 EUR (20% VAT included)
TYPE 1RG: 29.500 EUR (20% VAT included)
Introduced in 2014, this special edition timepiece pays tribute to racing legend John Surtees. This limited series wristwatch was designed in close collaboration with JOHN SURTEES who supplied genuine historic parts from his 1960 MV Agusta 500ccm championship bike as well as his 1964 Ferrari 158 championship F1 car. The parts have been sympathetically integrated into the watch cases.
The sapphire crystal carries the JOHN SURTEES signature as well as the helmet logo of the HENRY SURTEES FOUNDATION. Part of the proceeds from this edition will be donated to the foundation set up by John Surtees following the tragic death of his son Henry whilst competing in Formula 2 race in 2009 aged just 18 years old.
The 38mm case diameter case includes coloured SCALFARO Ceramic DNA Intarsia as well as original material of John Surtees’ 1960 MV Agusta and 1964 Ferrari 158, off-shape bezel, sapphire crystal, see-through case back including overview of JOHN SURTEES‘ championship years, black Horween shell cordovan strap, elegant folding buckle, water-resistant to 50m (165ft). The watch houses a finely decorated Swiss mechanical movement with engraved rotor.
Limited to 300 pieces, the Scalfaro John Surtees Edition watch has a retail price of GBP 3.295/ EURO 4.350.
Technical details
Model: John Surtees Edition
Case
38mm diameter, Stainless Steel incl. Scalfaro Ceramic DNA Intarsia and original material of 1960 MV Agusta 500ccm bike as well as 1964 Ferrari 158 race car
50m/165ft Water-Resistance
Crystal: Sapphire Crystal (Front and Caseback)
Movement
ADK Swiss Calibre 147 Small Second, mechanical Swiss movement with automatic winding mechanism, engraved rotor
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds, date
Strap
Black Horween Shell Cordovan Leather Strap, Folding Buckle
Introduced in 2014, the Parmigiani Fleurier Tecnica Ombre Blanche is one of the most complex timepieces in haute horlogerie as its mechanism houses a Minute Repeater, Tourbillon and Perpetual Calendar – three complications integrated into a single complete movement.
Tecnica Ombre Blanche features a stunning Grand Feu enamelled dial, created using the champlevé technique. The process in this case consists of engraving a gold base by creating a hollow which corresponds to the dial area. The enamel is then applied to this bas-relief with a paintbrush and the whole piece is exposed to very high temperatures so that the vitreous enamel melts and fuses. Several layers of enamel are successively applied, then fired, until the hollow is filled. The result is a dazzling white dial whose myriad enamel layers create an interplay of light which brings it to life; a perfectly flat, satin-finished dial, which nevertheless gives an exquisite impression of depth.
This interplay of light extends to the design of the case on the Tecnica Ombre Blanche and, more specifically, to its lugs. The side of its iconic lugs, traditionally straight and elongated, has been bevelled on this model, making it ever so slightly rounded. Although this is a tiny and almost imperceptible change, it makes a subtle difference to the appearance of the lug; it is no longer delineated by the concrete line of the material, but rather is discreetly highlighted.
On looking at it, the lug appears unchanged; however it is its softness and sophistication which catches the eye. The rose gold case is very slender for a timepiece which includes a minute repeater. The Tecnica Ombre Blanche is characterised by the quest for refinement which drives many creations by Parmigiani Fleurier. This is why the minute repeater is activated by pivoting a knurled bezel which is delicately integrated into the profile, as a traditional side bolt would have disrupted the harmony of the timepiece.
The precious finishing touch made to the timepiece is a unique decoration on the bridges of the movement. It uses a very intricate guilloché technique, formed of thousands of ribbed lines which are parallel, but without creating a rigid geometric pattern. This decorative work is significantly more complex than a classic “Côte de Genève”; it generates a wave effect which animates the bridges and brings the fresco to life, reflecting light in all directions.
The minute repeater is wound elegantly by rotating a knurled ring under the bezel a quarter turn clockwise. This sophisticated activation mechanism represents a challenge in terms of water resistance, as the surface area to be protected from water is much larger than a traditional side bolt.
The rose gold case has been designed to ensure that the minute repeater chime has the best possible resonance in an optimal space. The chimes on the Tecnica Ombre Blanche are called “cathedral” chimes as they form two sets of gongs around the case; this greatly amplifies the acoustic quality compared with a single set, but the watchmaker’s work on the housing is considerably more difficult. The minute repeater chimes the hours, quarter hours and minutes with an exceptional chime, immediately signalling the Tecnica Ombre Blanche’s eligibility for a place in the watchmaking Hall of Fame.
Technical details
Model: TECNICA OMBRE BLANCHE
Movement
Calibre: PF351
Winding: Manual
Minute repeater, tourbillon, perpetual calendar, & power reserve movement
Sounds the hours, quarter-hours and minutes on 2 cathedral gongs
Power-reserve: 42 hours
Frequency: 3 Hz – 21.600 A/h
Dimensions: 13’’’ – Ø 29.90 mm
Thickness: 7.7 mm
Components: 504
Jewels: 39
Barrel(s): 1
Decoration: Hand-bevelled main plate and bridges
Functions
Hours and minutes
Tourbillon
Minute repeater wound by the bezel
Perpetual Calendar
Power reserve indication
Case
Shape: 3-part round case
Dimensions: Ø 45.00 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Material: 18 ct rose gold
Finishing: Polished
Water-resistance: 10 m
Glass: Anti-reflective sapphire
Crown: Ø 7 mm
Back: Sapphire
Back engraving: Individual number
Dial
Material: 18 ct rose gold
Colour: White
Index: 18-ct rose gold appliqués
Girard-Perregaux, an uncontested point of reference in the production of tourbillon watches, introduces a white gold version of its Tri-Axial Tourbillon. A spectacular watchmaking mechanism designed to maximise timekeeping precision by eliminating the effect of gravity on the regulating organ of the watch.
Although the tourbillon was introduced more than two hundred years ago, watchmakers are still trying to improve its efficiency.
Girard-Perregaux, a great historical specialist in this queen of complications intended to combat the negative effect of gravity, now increases its complexity and pushes the limits of innovation. The Haute Horlogerie Manufacture has developed a tourbillon with a regulating organ that rotates on three axes instead of the traditional single axis.
The balance performs a ballet that is much more captivating because of the high rotation speed of the different carriages. The interior carriage, shaped like a lyre in the Girard-Perregaux tradition, rotates once every minute. It is fitted into a structure that rotates on another axis every 30 seconds. Lastly, a third structure enables the whole assembly to rotate on yet another axis every 2 minutes. This complex mechanism is flawlessly finished, and its 140 components total only 1.24 g.
The complex architecture of this 13.78 mm diameter mechanism, and its multi-dimensional rotations led to a convex lens being incorporated into its sapphire crystal. This creates enough space for the tourbillon to revolve.
A window in the side of the case at 9 o’clock lets light into the heart of the movement, allowing the fascinating mechanism to be viewed from there as well as from the back of the watch. A new feature in the white gold version is a dial with open areas that display even more of the precision mechanism and highlight the modernity of the watch.
These different views of the movement reveal traditional and modern finishes of exceptional quality; mirror-polished surfaces and perfect bevelling indicate its pedigree, as do each of the components that are decorated and finished by hand with the greatest care.
On the bridge side, the black-coloured plate, stamped with the Manufacture’s symbol, underlines the modernity of the execution in a play of contrasts with the iconic Girard-Perregaux arrow-shaped bridges in pink gold. The brand logo area, also in pink gold carries the individual number of the watch while “Tri-Axial” is engraved on the satin-finish circular bridge supporting the differential of the tourbillon system.
It takes almost 160 hours for the watchmakers to assemble the 317 components of the movement, which is now fitted into a 48 mm diameter case in white gold.
Typical features of Girard-Perregaux Haute Horlogerie collections are its bevelled bezel, elegantly curved middle and streamlined horns. The watch is perfectly complemented by a black, full-grain, hand-stitched alligator strap with a folding clasp in white gold.
The Girard-Perregaux Tri-Axial Tourbillon white gold watch is available in a limited edition of 10 pieces.
Case and dial
Case: White gold
Diameter: 48.00 mm
Dial: Vertical grid (sunburst finish for hour and minute subdial)
Crystal: anti-reflective sapphire with dome to cover the tourbillon
Case-back: anti-reflective domed sapphire crystal
Apertures on the side (9 o’clock) to reveal the movement / anti-reflective toric crystal
Water resistance: 30 meters (3 ATM)
Movement
Girard-Perregaux movement GP09300-0002
Mechanical, manual winding movement
Diameter: 36.10 mm (16 ”’)
Thickness: 16.83 mm
Frequency: 21,600 Vib/h – (3 Hz)
Power reserve: min. 60 hours
Jewels: 34
Number of components: 317
Two-arrow Bridges: in pink gold
Tourbillon:
– Tourbillon cage: 140 components for 1.24 g
– 3 axes
– One rotation every 1 minute on the first axis, every 30 seconds on the second axis, every 2 minutes on the third axis.
– Poised upper and lower cages with pink gold counterpoise
– Beveled and hand-polished pallets bridge
– Balance wheel: variable inertia with pink gold setting screw
All components of the movement have hand finishing according to Haute Horlogerie criteria.
Functions
Tri-Axial tourbillon, hour, minute, power reserve indicator
Strap
Black alligator leather strap with hand stitches
White gold folding buckle
Launched in 2013, Breva Génie 01 is the world’s first wristwatch to forecast the weather with built-in barometer and altimeter. In the mid of 2014, Breva announced a new platinum version of Génie 01 in a limited edition of 12 pieces.
Breva’s 950 platinum-cased version features a transparent sapphire dial to display the intricacies and complexities of the movement. The movement’s rear aspect can be observed through the crystal case back.
To ensure the legibility of the data on the see-through dial, Breva has fitted raised galvanic numbers and markers and blued steel hands on the hours and minutes dial, a deep blue-hued barometer dial at 2 o’clock and blue raised numbers on the altimeter dial.
Génie 01’s proprietary caliber, developed for Breva by master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon at “Chronode”, features a patented mechanism consisting of dual aneroid capsules to measure air pressure.
The mechanical, manually wound movement informs the wearer with a small seconds dial, altitude indicator, barometric pressure indicator, power reserve indicator, air pressure equalizer, equalizer seal indicator, barometric scale adjuster, and altitude scale adjuster. The Génie 01’s power reserve is 65 hours, with a blued steel indicator showing the estimated remaining power.
Génie 01 Limited Edition in Platinum is fitted with a hand-stitched, navy blue alligator strap. Selected and cut from the finest parts of the hide – the area chosen for its large, square scales – it is comfortably and reliably secured with a 950 platinum fold-over clasp.
Technical details
Movement
Proprietary caliber developed for Breva by master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon at “Chronode” with patented mechanism featuring dual aneroid capsules to measure air pressure. Mechanical, manually wound movement, small seconds sub-dial, altitude indicator, barometric pressure indicator, power reserve indicator, air pressure equalizer, equalizer seal indicator, barometric scale adjuster, altitude scale adjuster.
Movement Specifications
Diameter: 36mm
Number of caliber components:405
Number of jewels: 46
Balance frequency: 4Hz
Centre spring: LIGA anti-vibration & tension maintenance coiled spring
Power reserve: 65 hours
Functions
Crown at 9: winding and time setting
Crown at 2: altimeter adjuster and barometric pressure adjuster with inner pusher to read altitude, barometer activated by exterior ring
Crown at 4: patented, air equalizer with Teflon fabric moisture-resistant osmosis membrane around a gold rim
Case
Material: 950 Platinum
Dimensions: 44.70 x 15.60 mm
Number of case components: 70
Crystals: sapphire crystal and display back treated with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Water resistance: 30m
Dials
At 8 o’clock: transparent sapphire crystal dial with raised galvanic numbers and markers in platinum and blue steel hands
At 2 o’clock: blue sapphire crystal with raised galvanic numbers and markers in platinum
Altitude scale:available in metric or imperial measurements
Strap
Hand-stitched alligator strap with fold-over clasp in950 platinum
Unveiled at Salon QP Exhibition 2014 in London, the Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle 2M by Andreas Strehler is the most precise moonphase wristwatch ever built. This extra-ordinary mechanical timepiece is available in 18 carat red gold and platinum versions.
At Basel World 2014, the award winning master watchmaker Andreas Strehler presented his Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle with a practically perpetual indication of the phase of the moon. Now, he has built an even better moon phase: the Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle 2M.
The phases of the moon have always fascinated mankind. Luna in Latin and still feminine in many languages, the moon governs the tides, sowing and harvesting.
Unfortunately, the lunar phase cycle is it is not in sync with our calendar: On average, it is 29.530588 days. Hence, for a precise phase of the moon, watchmakers would need cog wheels with fractions of teeth – which doesn’t look good and doesn’t work either.
If the Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle had to be corrected every 14’189.5383 yeas by one day, Andreas Strehler managed to improve this value significantly: The Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle 2M needs such a correction only every two million years – hence the designation 2M. To be quite precise, the correction is needed every 2’060’757 years.
Based on calculations made by Professor Robert Baggenstos, Andreas Strehler designed a completely new gear train for the 2M. Professor Baggenstos has calculated the ratio and Andreas Strehler has turned these calculations into a gear train. For this, the available space inside the movement had to be reallocated and the position of the balance had to be adapted.
All this was done while the size and design of the present Lune Perpétuelle remained unchanged. In spite of the improved precision of the moon phase indication, Andreas Strehler managed to keep the number of components the same.
Like the Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle watch presented in Basel earlier this year, the Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle 2M only needs four components to achieve this feat.
The Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle 2M by Andreas Strehler is therefore the most precise phase of the moon ever built. And by some margin: About 2.045 million years. This timepiece has also won the Guinness world records as the most precise lunar phase wristwatch.
Technically, the Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle 2M is based on the Sauterelle watch by Andreas Strehler. Like the Sauterelle, the 2M has Andreas Strehler’s unique Remontoir d’égalité. This provides a constant supply of energy to the escapement.
The Lune Perpetuelle 2M is a further example of Andreas Strehler’s technically mature constructions. Using only four components, Andreas Strehler achieves the precision of his moon phase indication by driving it continuously instead of switching it forward once a day.
By a clever combination of internal and external toothing as well as by the use of prime numbers for the numbers of teeth in the cogwheels, Andreas Strehler could represent complex fractions by cogwheels having integral numbers (halve a tooth on a cogwheel does not work in horology – or in general, for that matter).
All this leads to the unprecedented precision of the moon phase indication of the Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle 2M.
Technical details
Model: Andreas Strehler Sauterelle à Lune perpétuelle 2M
Movement
Calibre Sauterelle Lune 2M, hand winding, 162 parts, frequency 3 Hz / 21‘600 A/h, 32.0 x 30.0 mm, height 5.9 mm, 25 jewels, patented
remontoir d‘égalité, double main spring barrel, edges bevelled and polished by hand, fully decorated movement
Case
18K red gold 5N/ Platinum
Dial
Massive silver dial
Sapphire rim
Blue steel or gold hands
Strap
Hand-sewn alligator leather strap
Buckle: 18K red gold 5N/Platinum
Inspired from the awesome designs and fascinating engines that distinguish iconic luxury cars, Concord launches a magnificent new iteration of its powerfully masculine 47mm diameter C1 Chronograph in luxurious and rare rose gold with racy black ceramic details.
Drawing a proud parallel with the aesthetics and high-tech design of the supreme automobiles from which it takes its inspiration, the C1 Chronograph Gold’s trademark octagonal counters gleam richly from the depths of a dial made of deep black carbon fiber – a material prized in car construction for its lightweight, strong and resilient characteristics.
The association is further extended by the black ceramic octagonal sub bezel, dial accents and chronograph pushers which evoke the ceramic brakes on racing cars. A durable, rubberized black alligator strap adds a signature nod to tough rubber tires and the historic circuits on which they perform.
Water resistant to 200 meters for those more inclined to aquatic adventures, the new Concord C1 Chronograph Gold guarantees absolute accuracy with three chronograph sub-dials: 60-seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour counters. Hour, minute and sweep seconds functions and date window at 3 o’clock complete a display evocative of gleaming mag wheels and flawless ergonomics. An automatic movement with a 48-hour power reserve in a precious 18K 5N rose gold case powers this dynamic machine that incorporates fine mechanical precision with high-end materials, strong, aggressive design and cutting edge technology.
Movement
Mechanical self-winding, Calibre A07.211 (Valgranges), 16 1/2 ”’
48 hours power reserve
28,800 vibrations/hour (4Hz)
Snailed bevel (biseau colimaçonné), vertical côtes de genève & “C1” engraved in the center, black PVD treated
Functions
Hours – Minutes – sweep seconds
Chronograph: 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock, 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, Central chronograph sweep seconds hand
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
Date window at 3 o’clock
Case
18K 5N rose gold with black ceramic sub-bezel and decors
47 mm diameter
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
18K 5N rose gold screw-down crown with engraved C logo with black ceramic decor
Black ceramic pushers
Black PVD-treated titanium open case-back, secured with 8 screws, engraved “Audace -Savoir-Faire – Avant-Garde”
Water resistant to 200 meters
Dial
Black carbon fiber dial
18K 5N rose gold plated polished hour-markers with Super-LumiNova
Hour & Minute hands: asymmetrically hollowed out, rose gold plated & SuperLumiNova
Second hands: 18K 5N rose gold plated
“C” logo around date window
Bracelet
Black rubberized alligator sewn onto rubber strap
Black PVD-treated Titanium deployment buckle with 18K 5N rose gold embossed CONCORD cover
Since its establishment in 2011, the tourbillon specialist watch brand Memorigin has strived to develop in Hong Kong for launching the tourbillon watch belonging to Hong Kong. In 2014, they did a great breakthrough that opened their first specialty store located in Tsim Sha Tsui.
The first Memorigin boutique was opened on the 13th October, 2014 in the presence of famous celebrities in Hong Kong. To celebrate the grand opening of the store, a new watch collection named “Glorious Series” was unveiled. The watch designer presented the watch in a festive and celebrating mood by tuning the case in light rose gold and matching with light brown strap.
Associating with the auspicious-cloud pattern on the dial, this blessing is sincerely expressed throughout the watch. Besides, the engineer selected the 80-hour-tourbillon movement in frequency of 28,800 oscillations / hour for this special edition.
Technical details
Model: Glorious Series
Model No.: MO1013
193 pieces of subassembly module and 27 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotate at a speed of 60s for one circle
Presented in 2014, the Memorigin Orbit Series skeleton watch boasts an eye-catching tourbillon continuously beats at 6’o clock on its open-worked dial. The elegant design of this stunning dial pattern is matched by a stainless steel case and black alligator strap.
Not only does the dial have the rich detailed design, but the back of the watch also surprises all the watch collectors. Normally, there is no more detail on the semicircular rotor. However, Memorigin specially engraved it with skeletal pattern, enriching with the artistic elements on the design.
Although it is an automatic tourbillon watch, Memorigin still reserves the traditional winding method to all – manual winding. Moreover, if you may forget to wind it manually, the watch can still run when you wear it. Total 40 hours will be reserved after full winding.
Technical details
Orbit Series – Gent. Skeleton/ Orbit Series – Lady Skeleton
Suggest retail price: $ 38500 (Gent.) / 40000(Lady)
Orbit Series – Gent. Skeleton
Model No.: AT0617
192 pieces of subassembly module and 18 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotate at a speed of 60s for one circle
Flying Tourbillon
40 hours power reserve
Self-winding mechanism (Bi-Directional Winding)
Alligator Strap
Both sides sapphire crystal
Orbit Series – Lady Skeleton
Model No.: AT0714
191 pieces of subassembly module and 33 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotate at a speed of 60s for one circle
Off-Centered Tourbillon
50 hours power reserve
Self-winding mechanism (Bi-Directional Winding)
Alligator Strap
Both sides sapphire crystal
In 2014, Memorigin, in association with Emperor Jade Limited, the top brand specializing in the jade, created a jade-feature tourbillon watch.
Once, design director and famous jade collector, Mrs. Christy Tung, JP, and the experienced wood engraving antique collector and founder of Memorigin, Mr. Shum Mak Ling, met each other that aligned to the same value – enhancing the fusion of the Chinese and western culture. Through the essence of the western culture – tourbillon watch, the beauty of the oriental jade culture is perfectly expressed.
It is not an easy task to present the jade on the tourbillon timepiece. The source and the cutting of the jade are the critical points. Regarding the thickness control, “too thick” or “too thin” will affect the dimensions. With a perfect balance, the silky fibrous texture of jade can only be shown. On the other hand, a little error on these processes will ruin everything.
Besides the difficulty of sourcing of Jade, many factors are needed to take into consideration after polishing like the moist texture, i.e. the sense of the transparency and the smoothness of the jade’s colour. As talked before, the thickness of the jade will easily affect everything. The whole project team strictly controls the entire stream of procedures beginning from sourcing, cutting, to polishing.
Every piece of the jade will be cut into a perfect ratio. By embedding a block of jade at the center, the stream of natural green light is refracted. On the dial, a square jade is used for the indexes which are separated by several square diamonds. The whole picture is presented in simply beauty.
The Memorigin Jade tourbillon watch has two styles, one for gentlemen and one for ladies which are empowered by 40 hours and 60 hours respectively. Both two styles acquired a frequency of 28,800 oscillations per hour. Moreover, they can be paired up as a Lover Series. The Memorigin’s trademark was engraved on the balance wheel of the tourbillon. Gold, diamond, jade and tourbillon: these four high-valued elements merge together to form this masterpiece.
Technical details Memorigin Jade tourbillon watch (Gent)
Model No.: EJ 0921
Diameter: about 44 mm
Thickness: about 13 mm
18 K White gold
Weight: about 89.28g (The dial, case, crown and buckle included)
Diamond Quantity: about 204 pcs
Diamond Weight: about 12.68Carat
Jade Quantity: 14 pcs
155 pieces of subassembly module and 18 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotate
at a speed of 60s for one circle
Flying Tourbillon
40 hours power reserve
Alligator Strap
Both sides sapphire crystal
1 piece of jade embedded on the dial
12 pieces of jade index
1 piece of jade embedded on crown
Price: HKD 3,180,000 (Gent.)
Memorigin Jade tourbillon watch (Lady)
Model No.: EJ 0919
Diameter: about 38 mm
Thickness: about 12.5mm
18 K White case
Gold weight: about 72.80g (The dial, case, crown and buckle included)
Diamond Quantity: about 194 pcs
Diamond Weight: about 10.88 Carat
Jade Quantity: 13 pcs
Off-centered Tourbillon
158 pieces of subassembly module and 23 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotate at a speed of 60s for one circle.
In 2014, the Hong Kong tourbillon watch brand – Memorigin presented the Transformers Series – the first Transformers-themed tourbillon watch with Hasbro. One set with 2 different models in limited edition was launched.
Referring to the characters in the movie, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee respectively, Memorigin invited 3 talented designers to work on this project. Through unlimited improving and fine tuning, all the technical constraints are solved to realize this masterpiece. In order to match with the unique features in the movies, all elements including colour tuning, texture of the strap and the esthetics on the design are strictly controlled. Especially, the characterized colour setting of Optimus Prime and Bumblebee is fully expressed through the strap.
Designer sketched the outline of the Optimus prime on the dial. The sliver plated skeletal structure enriched the layers on the dial. Besides, there are total of 10 pieces of natural sapphire on the dial. The 2 sapphires act as the eyes of Optimus and rest 8 form the indexes on the dial. Under the sunshine, the texture of steel is excellently expressed.
At the 6 o’clock position, the tourbillon is located which create a great momentum for the watch. It seems like the heart of Optimus Prime. Especially, it is gorgeous that the characteristics of Optimus Prime can be found on the watch. The red threads on the navy blue strap accompany the stainless steel case creating a great contrast with the stylish case.
In the movie, Bumblebee is the character that is very energetic as if the ray of sunshine. To follow the setting in the movie, designer creates the entire design as a refreshing feeling with great contrast. By using the yellow and black colour, the sharp yellow strap captured everyone’s eyesight.
On the dial, there are 8 yellow diamonds as the indexes and 2 natural sapphires as the eyes of Bumblebee. The rotation of the tourbillon at the 6 o’clock position provides the energy to the Transformers that let it move.
Technical details
Model: Transformers Series
Suggested retail price: HKD 42,800 each (Two models are same prices)
Limited edition of 50 pieces each
Transformer Series – Optimus Prime
Movement No: HB 0626
Watch diameter: approx. 43 mm
At least 155 pieces of subassembly module and 18 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotate at a speed of
60s for one circle
Flying Tourbillon
40 hours power reserve
Optimus Prime embossment on the dial
10 pieces of natural sapphires are embedded on the dial as its index
Alligator strap
Both sides sapphire crystal
Transformers Series – Bumblebee
Movement No: HB 0626
Watch diameter: approx. 43 mm
At least 155 pieces of subassembly module and 18 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 6 o’clock rotate at a speed of
60s for one circle
Flying Tourbillon
40 hours power reserve
Bumblebee embossment on the dial
8 yellow diamonds and 2 natural sapphires are embedded on the dial as its index
Alligator strap
Both sides sapphire crystal
Always ahead of his time, conciliating tradition, innovation and modern technology, F.P. Journehas developed a revolutionary horological concept for his first ladies collection. It was designed and conceived exclusively for women, with extremely precise technical specifications to offer this watch autonomy of 8 to 10 years when worn and up to 18 years in standby mode.
It took 8 years of research for F.P. Journe to develop this innovative movement that combines the comfort of use and the performances of an electro-mechanical watch with feminity, elegance, and precision. The “élégante” measures time impeccably, allowing it to be stopped and started again. This is the dream of all women and of all watchmakers as well.
All the mechanical elements of the “élégante” movement are manufactured by F.P. Journe, based on the brand’s own criteria of excellence in state-of-the-art haute horology. The electronic components were developed by a Swiss engineer and were made in Switzerland according to exclusive and exacting standards, with a microprocessor specifically created for the watch. The concept of this electro-mechanical watch features a mechanical motion detector visible on the dial at 5 o’clock.
When the watch is motionless, it stops after about 30 minutes. In standby mode, the microprocessor continues to keep time, while the mechanical parts – gears, rotors and hands – stop moving in order to save energy. When the “élégante” is again worn, it automatically sets itself to the current time, taking the shortest path – either clockwise or counter clockwise.
The novel luminescent dial of the “élégante” in its Titanium version recalls the shimmering surface of white mother-of-pearl. It offers maximum legibility in the dark, and at night the hands count off the hours, as in a shadow theatre. As a finishing touch to his first ladies collection, F.P. Journehas chosen a flat Tortue case, whose design is trademarked ®.
The case of the “élégante” is available in Titanium, with 6 coloured rubber partitions and a matching rubber strap: white, rose, light blue, midnight blue, chocolate, and khaki green. Its ergonomic shape perfectly embraces the wrist. The 18 ct. red gold version comes with a chocolate strap; the Platinum PT 950 version with a dark blue strap. A jewellery version of the “élégante” is available, with a diamond-set bezel and a dial that can be set with precious stones upon request.
If electronics had existed in the 18th century, they would have been used by master horologists for marine chronometry, to achieve maximum precision during ocean navigation, while offering a sophisticated construction and luxurious design. F.P. Journe produces haute horology movements; each watch is fitted with a sapphire back that reveals its magnificent movement. Faithful to the specifications of its haute horology production, F.P. Journe reserves a special treatment for the “élégante”s movement, with an outstanding decor that may be admired through the sapphire case back.
The exceptional horological savoir-faire that characterises all F.P. Journe watches, and his exclusive mode of assembly, are both present in the “élégante”. The basic conception of the electronic components is very important, which is why F.P. Journe made it a point to develop an efficient movement that consumes less energy – with its inherent ecological benefits. The integrated circuit of the “élégante” – in a sense the watch’s brain – incorporates high-performance electronic components. 10 years of use if worn, and up to 18 years in standby mode. In an ultimate feminine touch, a heart adorns the back of the movement, showing the location of the microprocessor that symbolises the heart of the watch.
The flat Tortue case and rubber bracelet fit all wrists with sensuality and perfect ergonomic design. For the dial, true to his philosophy, F.P. Journe emphasizes legibility. Based on the principle of cloisonné enamel, the case of the “élégante” is decorated with rubber partitions.
Technical details Movement
Calibre 1210
Electro-mechanical
Patented two-rotor motor
Dedicated processor, specific functions and low consumption
Quartz frequency: 32000 Hz
Movement dimensions
Overall dimensions: 28.5 x 28.3 mm
Casing-up: 27.9 x 27.7 mm
Overall Height: 3.13 mm
Height of winding stem: 1.10 mm
Diameter of stem thread: S 0.90 mm
Particularities
Standby after 30 to 40 minutes motionless
Restart and automatic time setting when the watch is put back on
Motion detection oscillating weight visible on the dial
2 position hand setting stem
Main characteristics
Time adjustment in position 2 of the hand-setting stem
Stop second in time setting position (crown pulled)
Autonomy
Daily use: 8 to 10 years
Standby: 18 years
Indications
Central hours and minutes
Small second at 6h00
Case
Dimensions: Flat Tortue 34.0 x 35.0 mm
Total thickness: 7.35 mm
Finish
Golden movement 4N
Engraved and decorated Battery Bridge
Cotes de Genève
Screw heads polished and bevelled
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Casing Platinum Version
Platinum PT 950 / diamond set option: 54 VVS diamonds for 0.62 carat
Blued hands
Inner dial engraved sapphire / diamond set option: 381 VVS diamonds for 0.60 carat
Outer dial with screwed indices
Red Gold 5N Version
Red gold 5N / diamond set option: 38 VVS diamonds for 0.50 carat
Gilded 5N hands
Inner dial engraved sapphire / diamond set option: 381 VVS diamonds for 0.60 carat
Outer dial with screwed indices
Titanium Version
Titanium, rubber overmolded case: 38 VVS diamonds for 0.50 carat
Blued hands
Inner dial in Superluminova
Outer dial with screwed indices
Strap
Rubber, 6 colours for Titanium case, white, rose, midnight blue, chocolate, light blue or khaki green
Rubber chocolate for the Red Gold case
Rubber Midnight blue for the Platinum case
Number of components
Number of jewels: 18
Movement: 129
Including case and strap: 162
After the successful launch of 2 timepieces – the Helmsman and Chroma – Singapore based micro watch brand Zelos announces its third project: Abyss, a professional grade dive watch made with marine grade bronze. Built to withstand extreme pressures up to 3000 meters, Abyss takes its design inspiration from its first model, Helmsman.
Bronze has been closely associated with ocean world since ancient times because of its corrosion resistance. Like the first model, the Zelos Abyss will be come with a fine bronze case, yet designed to with stand extreme pressure.
An oxide layer, called a patina, forms a protective skin over time to protect the metal. This patina individualizes each Abyss, creating completely unique pieces. The chamfered edges of the case will be finely polished to perfection and the rest of the case is brushed to provide a contrast.
The sapphire crystal mounted to protect the face of the Abyss measures 7mm thick. It is double domed in shape to reduce distortion when viewed at an angle. Inner anti reflective coatings also prevent any unwanted reflections and improves legibility. It is equipped with 120 click, unidirectional bezel and Helium Escape Valve to provide functionality for saturation divers. As with the Helmsman, an internal bezel is also added to provide additional timing functionality if required, without any risk of the bezel turning unintentionally.
Maintaining a water resistance of up to 3000m requires a complex balance of thick metal casings and fine gaskets sealing every possible point of leakage. Each of the crowns has 5 gaskets to ensure a waterproof seal, while a double O-ring system seals the hefty 4mm thick stainless steel screw-down caseback.
The Zelos Abyss will be powered with the automatic Miyota 9015 movement, a work horse designed to perform precisely and reliably. A total of 500 pieces of the Abyss will be produced and each piece will be individually numbered.
The Zelos Abyss will be available in Blue, Green, Brown, Black and DLC bezel with Black dial versions. The CUSN8 Bronze case measures 43mm in diameter and 18mm thickness. 51.5mm lug to lug length makes it extremely wearable.
The Zelos Abyss crowd funding project is currently online on Kickstarter. Pre-order prices start from US$ 490/390 Euros. Delivery is scheduled for May 2015.
Technical details
CUSN8 Bronze case
Water Resistance of 3000m
120 click, unidirectional bezel. Lumed triangle
DLC coating on crowns and black bezel model
Extreme hard coating on stainless steel to prevent scratches
The designer – Mark Lui has coordinated with Memorigin for launching a timepiece. He aimed to design a modern tourbillon watch, while embracing a classic appearance.
Through collaborating with Memorigin, Mark has been inspired by the brand philosophy of the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern cogitation. Especially, it is a big challenge to let the complicated mechanical movement to achieve the accuracy.
With the combination of the above ideas, the concept of “steampunk” came across in his mind, where it was related to the industrial revolution of steamed mechanics dated back to the 19th Century. Through the design, Mark is hoping not only to present the timekeeping function, but it also be served as an art piece for users to appreciate its design.
Mark Lui has designed this tourbillon watch with both modern and classic design, combining with a rough feeling to produce a very special tourbillon that’s different from the ones in the market. There are 4 circular windows on the watch surface as one of the major breakthrough. Each of them is of different height giving us different visual delights at different perspectives.
The 4 circular windows symbolize factory smokestacks. Looking in the user’s perspective, the crown is also coming with a cushion to avoid any injuries during winding the watch. There are two shades for “The Time Machine”, giving us very different perceptions. The rosegold surface coupled with a dark brown alligator strap gives a retro feeling while the silver surface is coupled with a navy blue alligator strap giving simplicity and a modern style.
With Mark’s attention to every single detail, the packaging of “The Time Machine” is also very well designed with a gear shaped button that aligned with the timepiece’s design. Besides, accompanied with the delicately stitched cushion, “The Time Machine” is definitely an art piece with quality materials.
Technical details
“The Time Machine”
Model No.: MO 0147
ISA and Memorigin Specialty store exclusive
At least 188 pieces of subassembly module and 21 jewels
Frequency: 28,800 Oscillation/Hour
The tourbillon located at 12 o’clock rotate at a speed of 60s for one circle
Flying Tourbillon
60 hours power reserve
24 hours indicator
Twin mainspring barrel
Power reserve indicator
Day / night indicator
Crocodile leather strap (large-grid)
Both sides sapphire crystal
Price: HKD48,800
With the Historiador Flameante watch model, Swiss brand Cuervo y Sobrinos returns to its rich past and revisits one of its extra-thin watches from the 1950s.
This new Historiador Flameante watch boasts a stunning guilloché on the dial, known as “flameante” for its unique flame effect which brings out the beauty of the magnificent indigo blue.
The watch is available in a limited edition of 50 in pink gold, one for each of the American states, and of 132 for the steel version, a nod at the number of years since Cuervo y Sobrinos was founded.
The Historiador Flameante Blue Edition watch houses a hand-wound mechanical extra-thin ETA 7001 calibre and displays hours minutes and small seconds on a Indigo blue “flame” guilloché dial.
Technical details
Model: Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Flameante Blue Edition
Movement
Hand-wound mechanical, extra-thin ETA 7001 calibre, 2.5 mm high, Côtes de Genève on the movement plate, slate finish on the train wheel bridge, blued screws, 42-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
18k pink gold or steel, 40 mm
Domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal back
“Commemorating CYS 10th Anniversary USA” engraved on the casing ring
Water-resistant to 30 metres
Dial
Indigo blue “flame” guilloché
Luminescent hands
Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Strap
Midnight Blue Louisiana alligator
Engraved buckle in 18k pink gold or steel
Since its press launch at the Baselworld Watch Fair in March 2014, the I.N.O.X. watch has experienced a veritable success story. This runaway success is the perfect birthday gift for Victorinox, which is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, and its watchmaking division, Victorinox Swiss Army, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The cornerstone of this success is I.N.O.X.’s unparalleled strength. Designed to withstand unusual levels of stress, it has undergone and passed with flying colours a battery of 130 ruthless tests that far exceed the normal certification standards of the Swiss watch industry. Unusual resistance tests were developed specifically for the I.N.O.X., and no fewer than 421 prototypes were sacrificed to ensure that it could achieve and surpass the desired objectives for strength and solidity.
After four years of development and testing, the final result: a Swiss Made stainless steel watch that is second to none. Unveiled at Baselworld 2014, the I.N.O.X. was commercially launched on 01 September 2014 at Victorinox Swiss Army points of sale worldwide.
INOX is a pledge of quality. In addition to standard testing, Victorinox Swiss Army has put it through an intensive battery of 130 tests to demonstrate its exceptional resistance, among them 30 exclusively designed tests to certify INOX as a timepiece “made to last”. INOX can, for example, withstand a 10-meter drop onto a concrete surface, have a 64-ton tank drive over it, and resists two hours in a washing machine as well as a sandstorm.
It can resist variations in temperature from -51° C to +71 ° C and 12G forces of acceleration and deceleration. INOX has also been subjected to attack by corrosive products such as gasoline, solvents, oils, cleaning products and insecticides.
INOX pays tribute to Victorinox history. Its name honours an early 20th century invention that did much for the development and success of the Swiss Army Knife: stainless steel. ‘Inox’ (French for ‘stainless steel’) is synonymous with material strength, durability and resistance to corrosion. For Victorinox in particular, it marks the link between knife making and watchmaking, between the historical activity of the company, which was founded in 1884, and the manufacture of its first watch in 1989. Two key dates, two different crafts, but linked by a single philosophy: respect for Swiss know-how and its peerless standards of quality.
The watch’s case has been stamped and machined in the metal, creating a protective envelope of unsurpassed strength. Designed to withstand unusual vibration, shock and temperature changes, it has been reinforced well beyond the standards of a conventional timepiece, and is guaranteed to maintain a perfect seal underwater to a depth of 200 meters.
The dial is a single sealed piece. Indexes are not applied in the usual manner but stamped. The axis and the attachment of the hands are reinforced. The horns are protected against warping and solidified by a crossbar. The crown, too, is protected, as is the crystal by the slightly elevated bezel. And it comes with an original “bumper”—a removable protector composed of silicone and nylon that matches perfectly with the crown, the case and the back, without disturbing legibility. Useful and functional, the protector gives the INOX its unique look.
Made to last, with exceptionally strong characteristics, it remains nevertheless a harmoniously designed timepiece – compact and solid yet sleek. The steel has been subtly sculpted and polished to catch the light. The 2014 collection is available with dial and strap in black, khaki green or navy blue. All versions are equipped with a Swiss made Ronda quartz movement.
Highest Quality Standards for Ultimate Functionality
Some of the I.N.O.X. tests were so insanely extreme they merit special mention. For example, an I.N.O.X. is tested to be capable of resisting:
8 tons compression under a hydraulic press; I.N.O.X. can also resist being driven over by a truck of 25 tons or a military tank weighing up to 64 tons.
Temperatures shocks from -57 ° to +71 ° Celsius. This corresponds to the standard set by the US Army for the manufacture of missiles.
Salt spray corrosion or chemical attacks by all kinds of fuels, oils, solvents, cleaning products, insecticides… including sulfuric and nitric acid solution. Again, a standard not for watches but for the military, borrowed from the US Army.
A fall of 10 meters onto a smooth concrete surface. This is the equivalent of a drop from a 3-floor building, with an impact speed of 50 km / hour.
Exposure to a flame at a distance of 5mm for more than one minute, which corresponds to a temperature of +1,200 degrees Celsius.
Glacial cold. The watch will function non-stop and without complaint, even when frozen in an ice cube for 168 hours.
Extreme conditions at a stratospheric altitude of 21,300 meters, which is twice the height at which the airliners fly.
These crazy performances also prove useful in everyday life: I.N.O.X., for example, will emerge unscathed after two hours in a washing machine… at 90° C and with full spin cycle. Given I.N.O.X.’s extraordinary robustness, one would expect it to look like a bunker. Its elegance, however, is apparent at first glance.
The refined design of the 43 mm stainless steel case is enhanced by a skilfully polished hexagonal bezel. Available in three colours (black dial and strap, khaki green dial and strap, navy blue dial and strap), it can be further personalized with a bumper. A totally new accessory in the watchmaking world, this removable protector in silicone and nylon lets you change the watch’s look to match your mood. Office, mountain, leisure and evening, nothing beats the I.N.O.X. for versatility: it can be worn anywhere, anytime.
Awards
I.N.O.X. has won a number of international awards and special mentions, including: ‐ WatchPro, the watch magazine of reference in the UK, chose I.N.O.X. over Rolex Deep Sea, Omega Seamaster Diver and Cartier Calibre for their “Sports Watch of the Year” award.
I.N.O.X. was selected by the American monthly Mens journal as one of the 53 most innovative products of the year.
The http://www.victorinoxwatches.com micro site, specifically designed to highlight the many qualities of the I.N.O.X. watch, including through videos, was designated “Website of the Day” by Design Licks, a platform showcasing the world’s most creative and inspiring websites.
Technical details
Model: I.N.O.X.
Swiss Made
Case
Reinforced case in stainless steel (43mm)
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with triple anti-reflection treatment
Water resistant to 200 meters (20 ATM / 660 feet)
Removable black silicone and nylon bumper Screwed-on stainless-steel caseback
Dials and straps
Black dial, black rubber strap
Khaki green dial, khaki green rubber strap
Navy blue dial, navy blue rubber strap
Stamped indexes + luminescent hour and minute hands
Military time on the flange Date window at 4:30
The new Night Vision has all the features that made this Victorinox Swiss Army innovation such a bestselling success. This year, the iconic model with multi-function lighting module built into its case is offered with two new bracelets: “Black Ice” PVD steel or a black leather strap. The sporty, classic and versatile character of this precision measuring instrument is more expressive than ever.
Equipped with a stainless steel bracelet with “Black Ice” PVD, the new model sports the same features that have made the Night Vision a success since it first appeared in 2003. Victorinox Swiss Army is also launching a second edition, with a 42mm stainless steel case and anthracite gray dial, but accompanied by a black leather strap.
The Night Vision line illustrates a core value of Victorinox Swiss Army: functionality. The fact that it has for many years been among the brand’s best sellers is not just a coincidence. It illustrates perfectly the philosophy of the family business, combining the benefits of state-of-the-art Swiss watchmaking, the useful functions of a professional tool, and attractive contemporary design.
The evocation of Victorinox Swiss Army’s original métier underlines the link between the famous multi-function Swiss Army knife and a watch offering six of its own useful lighting functions, all operated using a push button located between 8 and 9 o’clock on the case.
For example, the wearer can illuminate the dial for optimal time reading, turn on a continuous beam and even launch an SOS rescue signal, in Morse code, that can be seen clearly a kilometer away. This avant-garde lighting feature uses low-energy consumption LED technology that is perfectly integrated into the sleek design of the dial and bracelet.
Developed and manufactured in Switzerland, the electronic module of the Night Vision is an exclusive Victorinox Swiss Army creation.
Technical details
Model: Night Vision 2014 Edition
Swiss Made
Case
Stainless steel case on leather strap version
Stainless steel case with “Black Ice” PVD on bracelet version
42 mm diameter
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment
Water-resistant to 50 meters / 164 feet
Dial
Anthracite grey dial
Luminescent hour & minute hands and indexes
Red-tipped second hand
Military Time Date window at 6 o’clock
Movement
Quartz movement (Ronda 705)
Exclusive LED module with 6 functions: – Dial illumination mode
– Extended light mode
– Strobe mode
– SOS signal mode
– Location mode
– Low battery indicator
Bracelets
Steel PVD Black Ice bracelet
Black leather strap
By signing with the World Poker Tour in Las Vegas, Swiss watch maker Hublot has become the first luxury brand to invest in the international professional poker circuit as Official Timekeeper and Official Watch. To seal the presence of the Swiss watchmaking brand in this new field, a Big Bang World Poker Tour®, with a design heavily inspired by the game, was presented at an event organised in Las Vegas and attended by CEO of Hublot Ricardo Guadalupe, as well as the greatest players on the circuit.
Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, chose to announce the partnership at the WPT® Five Diamond World Poker Classic, WPT Alpha8™ Las Vegas, organised and televised (FOX Sports) from 15th to 20th December at the Bellagio, the legendary Las Vegas hotel and capital of international poker. The event was attended by the greatest professional and amateur players on the poker circuit.
Hublot was the first luxury brand to enter professional football in 2006, with the immense marketing and commercial success that we expect of the brand. It was also the first luxury brand to enter American basketball in 2011. That same year, Ferrari chose Hublot to be its Official Timekeeper and Official Watch. In 2014, in addition to poker, Hublot was also the first luxury brand to enter cricket, one of the world’s most popular sports, particularly widespread in India, Australia, the Middle East and in all Commonwealth countries, which offers Hublot great additional geographic coverage on four continents.
To mark the announcement of Hublot’s entry into the world of poker, the brand has developed a limited-edition BIG BANG UNICO World Poker Tour with a design that suitably encapsulates the poker world.
The watch chosen to entice the players was the iconic Big Bang, equipped with the in-house UNICO Manufacture Chronograph, unique in the industry for its column wheel and double clutch visible on the dial side.
The new detail – which gives this watch its resolutely “poker” character – is a bezel made of 18K King Gold or steel that features an interplay of two different treatments, polishing and micro-blasting, which in particular showcase a heart, spade, club and diamond, the distinctive and universal symbols of card players.
The UNICO Chrono movement is revealed thanks to a skeleton dial featuring the famous voluminous indexes and Arabic numerals, hollowed out and filled with red SuperLuminova ™.
Two counters encircled by polished silver-plated rings, the first displaying the minutes at 3 o’clock and the second showing the small seconds at 9 o’clock, along with the date window located at 3 o’clock, complete the overall effect.
The sapphire crystal of the case-back also bears the exclusive symbol of the World Poker Tour® in transfer form.
This 45.5 mm diameter Big Bang Unico World Poker Tour® is available in two versions: a limited edition of only 100 numbered pieces in 18K King Gold (Hublot 18K gold with an extra 5% platinum which gives it an even more intense red colour, thereby making it even more precious), and a more impact resistant steel edition, of 200 numbered pieces.
Each watch is equipped with the famous, exclusive Easy One Click system which allows the wearer to switch easily between the three straps that come with the watch. All are made of alligator stitched onto rubber, and come in black, red and above all gold or silver treated.
Technical details References
411. SX.1170.LR.WPT15 (Steel – Only 200 numbered pieces)
411. OX.1180.LR.WPT15 (18K King Gold – Only 100 numbered pieces)
Case
Big Bang Unico – 45.5 mm diameter in polished and micro-blasted King Gold or steel
Bezel: Polished and micro-blasted 18K King Gold or steel, with the four card suit symbols. 6 H-shaped titanium screws, polished & locked
Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating and Hublot logo
Bezel Lugs: Black composite resin and bezel ring in red composite resin
Crown: 18K King Gold or steel with black over moulded rubber Hublot logo
Push-pieces: 18K King Gold or steel
Case-back: 18K King Gold or steel, sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective coating. World Poker Tour® exclusive symbol transfer
Water resistance: 10 ATM, i.e. approx 100 metres
Dial
Matt black skeleton with two counters at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock
Polished counter rings, either rhodium-plated or plated in 5N gold. Polished indexes and numerals, either rhodium-plated or plated in 5N gold, red SuperLuminova™
Hands: Rhodium-plated, satin-finished, red SuperLuminova™
Movement
HUB 1242 Unico movement, developed and manufactured in-house by Hublot
Automatic flyback chronograph – fully black PVD coated
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vib/h)
Date: White window at 3 o’clock
Components: 330 (38 jewels)
Power reserve: Approximately 72 hours
Straps
Each watch comes with three interchangeable alligator straps, in red, black, and gold or silver treated depending on the version, with a King Gold or steel deployant buckle.
Maverick Sport has a very strong and sporty character, built on subtle contrasts. In 2014, the collection is enriched with eight new models: four three handed watches and four chronographs, all with original detailing on their dials. The three colours, red, blue and yellow, are a nod to the flag of the town of Ibach, where Victorinox is headquartered. The same signature is on the complementary strap in NATO fabric that supplements the original black one. All are powered by Swiss Made Ronda quartz movements.
Maverick Sport is built for action. The design is very distinctive: whether the classic three handed watch or the chronograph, it immediately asserts its sporty character through an aesthetically pleasing play of contrasts. The polished and brushed 43 mm stainless steel case with polished angles, common to both models, is demonstratively robust, a quality further enhanced by the graphic crown guard. The dial in silver or black and surrounded by a black unidirectional rotating bezel, with oversized hour numbers for easier reading, is equally uncompromising.
Every detail on the dial bears the signature of the house: the flange displays military time, and the blue hour hand is generously covered with luminescent material, as is the minute hand. catching red adorns the second hand, the Victorinox shield at 12 o’clock, and the hands on the two chronograph counters. The date window – at 3’o clock on the watch versions and 6’o clock on the chronograph – is highlighted with a thin yellow line.
Red, blue and yellow are the three colours on the flag of the municipality of Ibach, the company was founded in 1884 and where Victorinox is still headquartered today. The tricolour signature is repeated the NATO fabric strap; though, of course, both watch and chronograph models are also available with a metal bracelet in brushed steel.
Inside beat Swiss-Made quartz movements: Ronda 715 for the watch, Ronda 5030D for the chronograph.
Technical details Case
43 mm brushed and polished stainless steel with polished angles
Scratch resistant sapphire with triple anti reflective coating
Water resistance to 100 meters
Unidirectional rotating bezel in nylon injected fiber
Steel crown guard
Screwed on stainless steel case back
Dial
Black with white numbers or white with black numbers
Luminescent blue hour hand, black minute hand,
Red second and chronograph counter hands
Military time on the flange, luminescent indexes
Red Victorinox shield at 12 o’clock
Date window at 3 o’clock for watch and at 6 o’clock for chronograph version, surrounded by yellow line
Movement
Swiss Made Ronda 715 quartz movement for watch and Ronda 5030D quartz movement for chronograph
Bracelets
Brushed stainless steel or natural NATO fabric
With this newest addition to the Alliance collection, Victorinox Swiss Army proves once again that refinement and elegance combine perfectly with functionality and reliability. Powered by Swiss-Made quartz movements, the three new models for 2014 in powdery pastel colours subtly combine contrasting materials: steel for the case, mother of pearl for the dials, and delicate leather for the straps.
With their slender 30 mm stainless steel cases, the new feminine Alliance editions are sleek-lined exemplars of simplicity and delicacy.
Alliance is elegance personified, highlighted by a series of exquisite details and contrasting materials. The polished steel of the case plays against the iridescence of the mother of pearl dial and the softness of the brushed leather strap, which is particularly pleasant to the touch. The combination is discreet and refined, as are the colours choices: blue, gray and pink. The powdery pastel tones of the dials and straps create a harmonious monochromatic whole that is undeniably feminine.
Alliance remains faithful to the codes that have made the collection such a success for the last three years. The polished, pyramid-shaped indexes play with the light, as do the finely faceted central hands. At 3 and 9 o’clock, the indexes give way to two Arabic numerals. The date window appears at 6 o’clock. Finally, still on the dial, an iconic feature – the famous Swiss cross emblem at noon – completes the alluring design.
Inside, at the Alliance’s heart, beats the Swiss Made Ronda 705 quartz movement.
Technical details
Model: Alliance 30mm, Quartz
Swiss Made
Case
Polished stainless steel case
30 mm diameter
Scratch resistant sapphire, triple anti-reflection treatment
Water resistant to 10 ATM (100 meters /330 feet) Screwed-on case back
Dial
Mother of pearl dial
Available colors: blue, gray or pink pastel
Military time
Luminescent hour and minute hands
Date window at 6 o’clock
Victorinox Swiss Army Alliance is an elegant and sober watch boasting the best elements of Swiss-Made mechanical watchmaking. This year’s model is equipped with a self-winding ETA 2824 movement, famous for its robustness and reliability. An important detail marks the evolution of the 2014 edition: as a signature, the second hand now sports the famous Victorinox red, as does the “Automatic” inscription on the dial. The Alliance is available with two dials, dark gray or eggshell, and two bracelets, polished and satined steel or ecologically tanned black leather.
The lines are classic and clean. Alliance goes back to the basics and focuses on its primary function: to display the time as accurately and clearly as possible. To perform this task, the watch is equipped with an ETA 2824 mechanical automatic movement, among the most robust and reliable in Swiss watchmaking.
To accompany this high-quality engine, Victorinox Swiss Army has selected only the finest components. The stainless steel case is a generous 40 mm in diameter. On its dial, every detail has been designed to ensure at-a-glance legibility. The polished, pyramid-shaped indexes subtly catch and reflect the light. They alternate with Arabic numerals at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock. As on all the brand’s watches, the Swiss cross emblem stands proudly at 12 o’clock.
The sword-shaped and faceted hour and minute hands are topped with a second hand whose counterweight suggests the iconic shape of the Swiss Army Knife. It bears the famous Victorinox red, as does the “Automatic” inscription at 6 o’clock, just above the date window. Another brand signature — military time — is discreetly embossed at the edge of the indexes, so as not to disturb the aesthetic harmony of the whole.
Alliance is available with two dial options: dark gray or eggshell. The tones are highlighted by a delicately brushed sunray finish. Two bracelet choices are offered: polished and satined steel or an ecologically tanned black leather strap, both equipped with folding clasp.
Technical details
Model: Alliance Mechanical
Swiss Made
Case
Polished stainless steel case
40 mm diameter
Scratch resistant sapphire, triple ant-reflection treatment
Water resistant to 10 ATM (100 meters / 330 feet)
Screwed-on case back
Dials
Eggshell or dark gray
Embossed military time
Luminescent hour and minute hands
Red second hand
Date window at 6 o’clock
Movement
ETA 2824 self-winding mechanical movement
Bracelets
Ecologically tanned black leather strap
Metal bracelet in polished and satined steel
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The watch is completed with the addition of an alligator leather strap fitted with a white gold diamond set buckle.
