Ronda pleases its fans with an original innovation - a Swiss Made quartz chronograph timepiece with unconventional layout of the chronograph counters. The watch joins the brand’s 3500 Series unveiled in 2011.

The new Startech Chronograph 3540.D watch features the counters located at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock. Due to this layout, the dial acquires an unusual look. The small date window is conventionally located at 3 o’clock.

The Swiss Made quartz movement (23.90 x 25.60 x 4.90 mm) is gold-plated and built with 5 jewels.

The timepiece will be followed by the creation of new watch models, including refined ladies’ watches, pieces with contemporary-designed rectangular cases and a variety of men’s models.

The 3500 Series also welcomes the two-eye 3520.D chronograph, with counters found at the 6-12 o'clock positions. The 12 o’clock counter unites 30-minute and 12-hour indications.
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Cover is pleased to unveil its new Co152 Quartino Chronograph watch that catches the glance by its contemporary design and sporty look.

The octagonal-shaped case is rendered in black-plated stainless steel. It is presented on a natural grey rubber strap, leather strap or stainless steel bracelet with a safety folding clasp.

The streamlined black dial of the new Cover watch is embellished with a “Clous de Paris” hobnail motif. The central hands and hour-markers are coated with luminescent material to guarantee perfect readability under reduced light conditions. The dial, protected by a scratchproof sapphire crystal, is completed with 1/10th of a second, small seconds and 30-minute sub-dials that stand out due to their bright orange hands. The date window is located at 4 o’clock.

The heart of the timepiece is a reliable quartz movement - Ronda 5040.D. The mechanism provides the following functions - hours, minutes, seconds, date and chronograph.

The Cover Co152 Quartino Chronograph watch is available in a range of colors and materials to match any taste. The timepiece is 50-meter water-resistant.
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Rado amazes the horological world by the presentation of the thinnest ceramic timepiece ever created – the True Thinline Automatic Skeleton watch.

The new Rado watch boasts not simply an impressive 7.8 mm profile. Its openwork dial allows to admire the heart of the timepiece – an automatic mechanical movement – the ETA 2892-S2. The 21-jewel movement offers 42 hours of power reserve.

The blue hands stand out against the white dial completed with applied steel hour markers.

The case of the model (40 x 44.6 x 7.8 mm) is sculptured from white ceramic. It is created to provide solidity and comfort. It incorporates a steel crown with a ceramic cabochon, a domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal and a titanium and sapphire crystal back.

The case of the new Rado True Thinline Automatic Skeleton watch is coupled with a white rubber strap fitted with a white ceramic buckle.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre is pleased to unveil its new Grande Reverso 1931 Rouge watch. The timepiece is a tribute to one of the rarest and most popular Reverso models. In the 1930s, the Reverso watch was presented in a wide range of dial colors.

The majority of customers were interested in models featuring white, cream, black or golden dial. You would rarely see a person wearing a wristwatch with a chestnut brown or blue dial. But if someone opted for a watch with a red dial, it was interpreted as a symbol of dandyism and freedom. Such a wristwatch was a true eye-catcher, with the color of red symbolizing life, love, blood, power and desire.

The new Jaeger-LeCoultre watch is a reinterpretation of the red dials born in the 1930s. The generously-sized yet slender case (46mm long, 27.5mm wide and 7.27mm thick) is rendered in steel. It accommodates a manually-wound Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822. The 134-part, 21-jewel movement, operating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour, offers a 45-hour power reserve.

The red lacquered dial is completed with silver-toned hour-markers. It displays hours and minutes.

The timepiece is 30-meter water-resistant.

The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso 1931 Rouge watch is synonymous to passion, classicism and originality. You will be able to see this model at SIHH 2012 next January in Geneva.
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Having cooperated with photographer Nick Brandt, JeanRichard offers its support to Big Life Foundation. The non-profit organization deals with preserving the fauna and ecosystem of Africa.

The watchmaking brand has created a one-of-a-kind special edition timepiece – the JeanRichard Highlands Big Life Limited Edition watch.

The 44.5mm sand-blasted steel case demonstrates black PVD coating. It incorporates a green outer rotating bezel featuring hour markers for the second time zone.

The sober black dial offers supreme legibility as it is completed with Arabic numerals coated with ivory luminescent material. You will notice the “Big Life” signature in red in the lower part of the dial.

The sapphire crystal case-back holds one more surprise - an elephant transfer inspired by Big Life Foundation’s logo and one of Nick Brandt’s most famous photos. You can drop a glance at the JR1000 automatic winding movement beating inside the timepiece. The 27-jewel movement operates at a frequency of 28,000 vibrations per hour. It gives an advantage of a 48-hour power reserve.

The new JeanRichard watch has been conceived for the most demanding outdoor usage – it corresponds to strict technical specifications. The model has been tested inside a climate chamber to make sure it will resist even extreme climatic conditions, including extreme temperatures and humidity levels. The watch’s impact-resistance has also been checked.

The JeanRichard Highlands Big Life watch is 100-meter water-resistant. It is coupled with a black fabric strap fitted with a folding buckle. It is limited to 100 pieces.
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Fans of fine Swiss Horology will be pleased to find out that Marvin watches holds Private Sales on its e-shop in the period of November 21 - December 31, 2011. The brand offers more than forty timepieces at discount prices up to 50% off.

Marvin watches, having joined the world of watchmaking back in 1850, reflect rich horological traditions of fine Swiss horology. The brand’s timepieces are known for their reliability, distinctive elegant style, meticulous attention to detail and finish. They are animated by top-quality Swiss movements. The brand’s products are available in more than sixty countries of the world. The prices are quite affordable.

The private sale includes Marvin bestsellers.

M104 is the brand’s icon. The 41mm case, 50-meter water-resistant, houses an ETA 2897 mechanical movement that gives an advantage of a 42-hour power reserve.

The timepiece is famous in the brand’s history as an award winner that took the first place among 98 other timepieces in the Montres Passion Communications Award in 2008.

The model stands out due to its trendy and sporty look. It can accompany its owner for any relaxed or formal occasion.

The Marvin watch is presented in four different versions:

• white dial, white leather strap,


• black dial, black leather strap,


• PVD pink gold case, white dial/white strap,


• PVD pink gold case,black dial/black strap.

Another bestseller of the brand is M014. It represents a dual quartz wristwatch with a 50x38mm case. The model is nicknamed "eyefish".

It enjoys great success due to its distinctive dial style and hourglass-like layout. The heart of the Marvin watch is a Technotime FE 5120/5130 or Ronda 751/753 movement. The dial features digital hours and analog minutes and seconds.

M014 has been created in 9 different versions, including a black sunray, off-white enamel, white, silver "eyefish", silver opaline, or black dial. The case of the model is rendered in stainless steel or PVD pink gold. There is also a precious variation embellished with 50 or 130 diamonds. The minutes and seconds are presented via an analog display, while the hours are featured with help of a rotating disc. The watch is fitted with two crowns. The model is 50-meter water-resistant.

M017 is one more popular model of the brand. It pays tribute to the brand’s 160th anniversary, reflecting its timeless horological traditions.

The Malton watch demonstrates a refined design. The glance is caught by the flowing lines of the model. The heart of the timepiece is a reliable Swiss automatic movement - Sellita SW 200. The 26-jewel movement provides a 38-hour power-reserve.

M017 indicates hours, minutes and seconds via three conventional hands in the center of the black dial, as well as the date via a 3 o’clock window.

The round case measures 42mm in diameter. It is rendered in steel and PVD yellow gold. The see-through case-back allows to admire the inner life of the model. The timepiece boasts 50-meter water-resistance.
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Voutilainen is glad to offer its new Vingt-8 wristwatch, which successfully unites stylish exterior with a reliable mechanism.

Extremely modern, the novelty at the same time bows to classical watchmaking traditions. It employs an 18-carat gold case. The measurements of the new Voutilainen watch are 39mm x 11.5mm. At 3 o’clock, it features a crown, also done in 18-carat gold. Both front and back sides of the case are fitted with sapphire crystals. The top glass is glare-proofed.

The new Voutilainen Vingt-8 wristwatch is constructed around a 30mm x 5.60mm movement, developed finished and assembled in the brand’s workshops. It incorporates a main plate and bridges, manufactured from German silver. Built on 21 jewels, the caliber runs at the rate of 18.000 vibrations per hour and supplies a 50-hour power reserve.

The movement breathes life into a set of functions, presented on an engine-turned silver dial. It is completed with gold applied numerals and gold hands. The central hands take care of hours and minutes, while a counter at 6 o’clock is responsible for small seconds.

The new Voutilainen watch is teamed with a hand-sewn alligator leather strap, finished with an 18-carat gold buckle.
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The house of Bulova presents its new Accutron Conqueror watch. The inspiration behind the novelty is the brand’s famous Lone Eagle timekeeper, which paid tribute to Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh’s solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927.

The new Bulova watch is delivered in an engraved tonneau-shaped case. It is crafted from stainless steel. The model is issued in a limited edition of 200 pieces.

Housed in the case is a white dial. It is completed with Arabic numerals as well as hour and minute hands, inlaid with luminous substance. The small seconds tick away in a counter at 3 o’clock. The chronograph features are presented through a 30-minute sub-dial at 9 o’clock, a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock as well as a central seconds hand.

Additionally, the face of the new Bulova Accutron Conqueror watch offers a date indication at 4.30 and a GMT function. The latter can be read off from the fourth central hand and a 24-hour scale, arrayed on the periphery of the dial.

Driving the functions is a Swiss made automatic Dubois-Depraz 31340 movement, officially certified as a chronometer by the COSC.

The new Bulova watch is coupled with a brown leather strap.
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The house of Vacheron Constantin delights women by launching its new La Symbolique des Laques Edition 2011 Kame Kaeru Koi watch.

A stunning addition to the brand’s Metiers d’Art collection, the new Vacheron Constantin watch captures attention with its black lacquered dial, embellished with a fish-and-plant motif. It utilizes Maki-e - the most sophisticated Japanese technique of lacquering, mastered by only a few craftsmen.

An opening in the center of the display permits the glance into fascinating workings of the hand-wound mechanical movement, graced with a haute horlogerie finishing. Among its elements there are two hands, indicating hours and minutes. The caliber operates at a frequency of 18.000 vibrations per hour and supplies a 31-hour power reserve.

The movement is housed in a 40mm white gold case. Its thickness is 7.5 mm. The water-resistance of the new Vacheron Constantin La Symbolique des Laques Edition 2011 Kame Kaeru Koi watch is assured down to 30 meters.

A black leather strap with a pin buckle rounds off the captivating design of the new Vacheron Constantin lady’s watch. Its issue is restricted to just 20 pieces.
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The house of Graff has proudly presented its new MasterGraff Skeleton Limited Edition watch, which boggles the public’s imagination with luxury of its finishes.

The new Graff watch is delivered in a 48mm rose or white gold case. Each version is issued in a limited edition of 10 pieces. The case is encrusted with 164 diamonds, totaling to 21 carats. Beating at the heart of the model is a hand-wound mechanical movement. Linked to the skeletonized tourbillon, it supplies a 72-hour power reserve.

The caliber is placed inside the case after the diamond setting has been completed. Therefore, in order to avoid any risk of damaging jewels, the new Graff MasterGraff Skeleton Limited Edition watch has undergone an extremely complicated process.

Protected by a sapphire crystal, the face of the model indicates hours, minutes and seconds. The tourbillon’s elements as well as skeletonized hands are also made of rose or white gold.

A black leather strap completes the features of the new Graff watch.
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The horological company Icelink has released its new Zermatt ZT1 watch, to be officially unveiled in February, 2012. It is an updated version of the model, which saw its world premiere at the Baselworld 2011 event.

The new Icelink watch is a multifunctional luxury chronograph, offered in a limited series of 99 pieces. It features a rectangular-shaped case with the dimensions of 63.32mm x 43.13mm. The case is crafted from stainless steel or black brushed titanium.

Each model is marked with a serial number. Its water-resistance is assured down to 3 atm. Nested inside the case is an in-house manufactured mechanical ILMM1 movement, which drives the functions in 5 time-zones.

The face of the new Icelink Zermatt ZT1 watch reveals six sections: 5 dials and the brand’s iconic lion logo. Setting the indications on one dial ensures automatic adjustment of other 4 dials. The hour-markers and hands on the surface of the displays are made of stainless steel or other precious metals.

The new Icelink watch is mounted on a black rubber strap.
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Ralph Lauren has come up with its new Slim Classique 867 watch, featured in two variations.

Distinguished by refined silhouette and skillful jewel setting, the new Ralph Lauren watch employs a polished 18K white gold case. It features classic dimensions of 27.5mm x 27.5mm. The thickness of the case is 5.75 mm. The model carries an elegant bezel, enhanced with one or two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds - 96 and 201 stones respectively.

At 3 o’clock, the case reveals an 18K white gold winding crown. The timepiece with two rows of diamonds has the crown set with a diamond. The top of the case is covered by a flat sapphire crystal with external and internal colorless glare-proofed coating. The water-resistance of the model is assured down to 30 meters.

The new Ralph Lauren Slim Classique 867 watch is complimented by a silvery opaline dial. It is completed with black Roman numerals and oxidized shiny black Breguet-style hands, indicating hours and minutes.

The display is controlled by a hand-wound mechanical RL430 caliber movement, manufactured by Piaget for Ralph Lauren. Its decorative elements include a vertical Cotes-de-Geneve motif and perlage. Composed of 131 individual parts, the caliber runs at the rate of 21,600 vibrations per hour and supplies a power reserve of about 40 hours.

The new Ralph Lauren watch is accompanied by a black alligator leather strap with a black Alsavel lining. The strap terminates in a polished 18K white gold pin buckle.
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Officine Panerai is pleased to offer its new Radiomir 10 Days GMT PAM 391 watch. Its release celebrates the opening of the brand’s two boutiques in South Florida: in Bal Harbour Shops and in Palm Beach's high-end shopping spot Worth Avenue.

A boutique-only offering, the new Officine Panerai watch is set in a 47mm stainless steel case with nicely polished surface. Beating at the heart of the model is an automatic mechanical Panerai P.2003 movement, graced with a haute horlogerie finish. It can be admired through the transparent case-back.

The caliber incorporates an oscillating weight, personalized by the brand’s insignia. Integrated within its structure are also three spring barrels, which ensure a respectable 10-day power reserve.

The new Officine Panerai Radiomir 10 Days GMT PAM 391 watch shows off a deep brown dial, touched with luminous beige accents. Equipped with Arabic numerals, it indicates central hours and minutes. An arrow-tipped hand tells time in in the second time zone.

An am/pm indicator is placed at the 9 o'clock position. The counter is counterbalanced by a date aperture at 3 o’clock. A 10-day power reserve indicator is nestled at 6 o’clock.

The new Officine Panerai watch goes on a brown leather strap. The model is offered in a limited edition of 300 pieces.
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To commemorate the 80th anniversary of its iconic Reverso watch, the house of Jaeger-LeCoultre has released a new limited edition version of its Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin Tribute to 1931 watch, decorated with the AC Milan colors.

As its name suggests, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre watch pays tribute to AC Milan, which for 112 years of its existence has gathered a universal acclaim as the most successful football club.

A union of two legends, each timepiece is engraved and embellished with the team colors, the player’s name and number and features the AC Milan inscription on its back side. Every team’s player will surely be excited to wear a watch with such a rich history behind it.

The same pleasure will be experienced by the club directors. Exposed on their wrists will be the new Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra-Thin Tribute to 1931 with AC Milan colors watches, engraved with their names and a commemorative logo.

Keeping the model secured to the wearer’s wrist is a black leather strap. A combination of style and elegance, the new Jaeger-LeCoultre watches were presented to the players and coaches at the Milanello training ground.
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The horological company Audemars Piguet presents its new Double Fuseau Horaire Jules Audemars watch, which successfully combines elegance, functionality and legibility.

The new Audemars Piguet watch is set in a round-shaped pink gold case. It measures 41mm in diameter and is 9.2mm thick. The model handles the depth of up to 20 meters.

Housed in the case is a light-toned dial with pink gold hour-markers and black minute graduation. It ensures central hours and minutes. Additionally, the display offers date and GMT functions as well as AM/PM and power-reserve indications.

The new Audemars Piguet Double Fuseau Horaire Jules Audemars watch is designed around a self-winding mechanical movement, built on 33 rubies. It comprises 261 individual parts. The caliber operates at a frequency of 28, 800 vibrations per hour and allows for a 38-hour power reserve.

The new Audemars Piguet watch is mounted on a leather strap, finalized by a folding buckle.
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Boucheron delights women with the presentation of its new Hera Tourbillon watch - a perfect alliance between cutting-edge watchmaking and high-end jewellery art.

The new Boucheron watch is available with a white gold case of an asymmetrical shape. Its measurements are 31.3mm x 36.2mm x 10.8mm: width, height and thickness indicated respectively. The case is skillfully set with diamonds as well as sapphires and Paraibas tourmalines.

On its front side, the model is assembled with a high-grade sapphire crystal. It is held in place by a bezel, enhanced with 52 white diamonds. At 3 o’clock, the case features a winding crown, paved with a deep blue sapphire cabochon. The water-resistance of the timepiece is assured down to 30 meters.

The new Boucheron Hera Tourbillon watch is powered by an automatic mechanical Girard-Perregaux GP 9700.0A movement. Linked to it is a tourbillon with three gold bridges. The caliber incorporates a plate, paved with 160 Paraibas tourmalines and 18 diamonds. The movement runs at the rate of 21.600 vibrations per hour. It drives hours, minutes and seconds.

The new Boucheron lady’s watch is teamed with a mind-blowing white gold bracelet, created in the shape of a bird. It is studded with 271 diamonds, 868 blue sapphires, 426 purple sapphires, 310 Paraibas tourmalines as well as 1 blue sapphire cabochon.
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The horological company Alexander Shorokhoff has proudly released its new Lady Avantgarde watch strictly limited to 500 pieces.

The new Alexander Shorokhoff watch was unveiled within the framework of the Munichtime 2011 exhibition, held in November at Munich's Hotel Bayerischer Hof. The novelty is instantly identifiable due to its cheerful dial, designed in an avant-garde style.

The color zones on the surface of the new Alexander Shorokhoff Lady Avantgarde watch highlight hour sectors and contribute to the dial’s readability. Provocative and innovative, the model’s design evokes the works by Hundertwasser, Kandinsky and Malevich.

The display ensures central hours, minutes and seconds. The basic features are complimented by a date indication at 6 o’clock. Driving the function is an automatic movement, housed in a 39mm case.

The new Alexander Shorokhoff lady’s watch is mounted on a black strap with white stitching.
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The house of Patek Philippe offers its new Ladies First Split Seconds Chronograph Ref. 7059 watch - a real treat for exceptional female public.

The new Patek Philippe watch accommodates a hand-wound CHR 27-525 PS caliber - the world’s thinnest column-wheel chronograph movement. It breathes life into hours, minutes and seconds, as well as in chronograph and split-seconds features.

The functions are presented on a matt grained opaline dial. It is equipped with applied 18k pink gold Arabic numerals. The display also reveals 4 central hands as well as 60-minute and small seconds counters, located at 3 and 9 o’clock respectively.

Protecting the face of the new Patek Philippe Ladies First Split Seconds Chronograph Ref. 7059 watch is a sapphire crystal. It is held in place by an elegant bezel, enhanced with 153 gorgeous diamonds, totaling to 0.72 carats. The bezel is incorporated into the structure of a 33.2mm 18k pink gold case.

The sapphire glass is also used for the model’s bottom, which is embellished with 76 diamonds with an overall weight of 0.40 carats. The water-resistance of the case is assured down to 30 meters.

The new Patek Philippe lady’s watch is mounted on a hand-stitched matt pearly beige alligator leather strap. It terminates in a buckle set with 26 diamonds, totaling to 0.18 carats.
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The house of Pequignet gladly offers its new Rue Royale men’s watch, pulsating with elegance and distinction.

The new Pequignet watch is interpreted in a round-shaped 5N18 red gold case with polished steel finish. It measures 42mm in diameter. The top of the case is protected by a glare-proofed sapphire crystal. The sapphire glass is also used for its bottom, safely fastened by 6 screws. The water-resistance of the case is assured down to 50 meters.

The model is designed around a self-winding caliber Royal movement. It operates at a frequency of 21.600 vibrations per hour. The mechanism ensures a 100-hour power reserve, restricted to 88 hours, while displayed on a power reserve indicator are just 72 hours of guaranteed isochronism.

The caliber incorporates a snailed and circular-grained main plate and bridges, graced with Cotes de Geneve finish. Integrated within the movement is also an oscillating weight with sunray finish and rhodium plating.

The new Pequignet Rue Royale watch comes equipped with a sooty black dial. It is completed with Baton-shaped indexes and Arabic numerals. The display features a chapter ring and logo in 5N18 red gold applique, inlaid with luminous compound.

The dial tells central hours and minutes by means of Dauphine gilt hands, also highlighted by luminous substance. Taking care of small seconds is a large counter between 3 and 5 o’clock. The space between 8 and 9 o’clock is offered for a power reserve indicator. The moon-phase display is featured at 6 o’clock. Responsible for day and date indications are exhibition windows at 12 o’clock.

Keeping the new Pequignet watch secured to the wearer’s wrist is a black large-scaled alligator leather strap. It joins to a beaded ardillon buckle with Fleur-de-Lys in relief.
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The German timepiece maker Archimede presents its new Pilot 39H watch. The letter “H” in the model’s name refers to “historic”, since it echoes the style of the legendary B-Uhr watch, issued during the World War II.

The new Arcimede watch is executed in a 39mm round-shaped stainless steel case. It boasts a satinized surface. At 3 o’clock the case features a massive easy-to-grip winding crown. The water-resistance of the model is assured down to 50 meters.

Both front and back sides of the new Archimede Pilot 39H watch are fitted with sapphire crystals. The bottom glass allows the user to admire a regular rotor or an Archimede signed rotor. The latter is integrated within the structure of a Swiss made automatic ETA 2824-2 caliber movement, built on 25 jewels.

The mechanism breathes life into basic functions of hours, minutes and seconds, presented on a black dial. A black, light or dark brown leather strap with a single rivet completes the features of the new Arcimede watch. It can be also accessorized with a stainless steel bracelet.
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