Apr 11, 2008
Previously placed in a corner of the Chopard stand, this year at Baselworld de Grisogono presented its latest novelties in its very own showcase, surrounded by the most renowned luxury names. The brand's space at the show spread over 560 square metres. Sitting on a metal structure weighing about 30,000 kilos, it is enveloped in a giant jewel composed from a great number of black diamonds, each with a luminous diode in its centre representing a white diamond. The two de Grisogono symbols!
In 2008 the brand joins the circle of great watchmakers, having unveiled two outstanding watches: Meccanico dG with a digital time display driven by a mechanical power supply; Otturatore with a mobile dial.
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Apr 10, 2008
For sale Montega R9 for Sale or Trade
Description: Created by Marc Chatila, the R9 is distinguished by its sophisticated and definitively avant-garde construction. Like a puzzle, the case and bracelet consist of 40 elements all screwed together with no soldering whatsoever. Developed exclusively for Ronaldo, Montega's ambassador, the chronograph features a 45-minute counter, an allusion to the world of football.
Series - 5166 of 19999
Brand: MONTEGA
Model: R9 Serie limite numrote
Movement: Automatic Dubois-Depraz, for
Montega Rotor decorated with
Cites de Geneve and enamelled
engraving of Montega's
coat-of-arms
Function: Hours, minutes, seconds, date,
chronograph, COSC certified
chronomet
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Apr 08, 2008
In 2007, Chopard acquired the world’s biggest chameleon diamond weighing 31.31 carats. The chameleon diamond enters an elusive category of green diamonds. It possesses the extraordinary property of changing color. If you heat it for a few seconds or plunge it into darkness, its beautiful olive green is in no time transformed into a rich, almost bright bronze-yellow.
Now Chopard reveals the biggest chameleon diamond at the centre of a ring, surrounded by yellow diamonds. The fine jewellery creation, designed by Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele, has been presented at Baselworld 2008.
The chameleon ring features the oval cut of the diamond with a delicate pave setting of tiny yellow diamonds.
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Apr 07, 2008
Ebel has unveiled a new interpretation of the Beluga watch, a true symbol of femininity. The original version of the timepiece was presented in 1985. The new Beluga watches have been created in a choice of stainless steel or 18K gold, and radiate with majestic diamond-setting, enhancing the line's prestige and luxury. Ebel ambassadress Gisele Bundchen will take part in the brand's new advertising campaign coinciding in time with the launch of the new models.
Each variation of the Ebel Beluga watch reveals a mother-of-pearl, silver, or slate dial sparkling with 12 Top Wesselton diamonds replacing the hour markers. 46 round brilliant diamonds in six different sizes are set on the case.
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Apr 03, 2008
Zenith marked the first half of 2008 by the creation of the 8800 Tourbillon Zero-G (zero gravity) movement, a major innovation in the horology world. The groundbreaking system has incorporated a gyroscope cage tourbillon and constant horizontal escapement, implying the mechanism avoids the gravity effects, thus providing considerably greater accuracy.
The Defy Classic and Defy Xtreme collection is joined by the SEA ranges characterized by a distinctly nautical look. Defy Classic has housed three new complications into all-gold cases, while Defy Xtreme delivers a powerful message with a much bolder Stealth watch. The new Zenith watches are crafted in innovative materials such as ZENITHIUM.
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Apr 03, 2008
Tourbillon, an amazing horological complication invented about 200 years ago, is still one of the most fascinating features a timepiece may offer. A. Lange & Sohne has developed the new Cabaret Tourbillon peculiar for the first stop-seconds feature ever implemented in a tourbillon caliber. The timepiece has incorporated a manually wound Lange manufacture calibre L042.1.
The Cabaret Tourbillon encompasses the following functions: hours, minutes, and small seconds; power-reserve indicator (for 120-hour power-reserve); one-minute tourbillon with patented stop seconds. The crown is used for winding the watch and setting the time. The pushpiece at 2 o'clock is necessary for date correction.
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Apr 02, 2008
Louis Moinet Tempograph has incorporated an absolutely unique and innovative technology. The watch is equipped with the retrograde seconds mechanism that is constantly on the move. It provides a non-stop visual delight, enhanced by the regular ballet of a hand marking off the time in ten-second segments alternating with an instant retrograding motion.
The spectacular cam mechanism is visible so as to allow the wearer to see it in action. The cam is fitted on a plate designed specifically to feature its operation in the best possible way. It is composed of six teeth and rotates once per minute. It releases a titanium lever displaying a ten-second measurement with help of a blued steel hand.
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Apr 01, 2008
The House of Cartier has started a new chapter of its history, having opened up a workshop in the canton of Geneva. Since 1981, Cartier International SA, has been established in Geneva. The new workshop testifies the brand's intention to subscribe to the traditional values of excellence of Swiss watchmaking.
Cartier has opened an assembly and final adjustment workshop in Meyrin that employs ten highly experienced and qualified watchmakers to start with and set to grow very rapidly. The new workshop confirms Cartier' s priority of being based in the heart of Geneva, the birthplace of most prestigious watchmaking.
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Apr 01, 2008
As an active supporter of cinema and the arts, Piaget hosted the New York screening of 'Flawless,' directed by Michael Radford and starring Demi Moore and Michael Caine.
Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe cooperated with Piaget to select the jewelry to finely compliment Ms. Moore's Chanel white trench dress. The actress selected Piaget's 18k yellow gold 'Honey' inspired earrings accented with diamonds and the brand's Possession 18k-white-gold diamond ring paved with 122 brilliant-cut diamonds.
Tallulah Willis, Demi Moore's daughter and a new Piaget's friend, was wearing Piaget's 18k white gold Magic Hour ring sparkling with 260 brilliant-cut diamonds and a majestic white opal center stone.
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Apr 01, 2008
In 2003, A. Lange & Sohne unveiled the Grand Lange 1 created exclusively for the aficionados of sophisticated mechanical timepieces with slightly larger cases. The latest version of the watch features a new monochrome dial design.
The new Grand Lange 1 is developed in yellow gold, pink gold, and platinum with matching monochrome solid-silver dials in champagne, argente, and rhodie. The watch is equipped with an exclusive manually-wound movement finished to Lange’s highest quality standards. The mechanism with the twin mainspring barrel provides a power reserve of more than three days. The timepiece demonstrates the progressive power-reserve indicator, and the patented outsize date.
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Mar 31, 2008
DeWitt Academia Night Chronograph will be unveiled at Baselworld 2008. The new watch spotlights the complex 43mm Academia case crafted in 18K pink gold or a combination of pink and white gold.
The guilloche dial features a black and white color scheme in harmony with the unique sequential chronograph seconds display found at 9 o'clock. The DeWitt Academia Night Chronograph is equipped with an automatic movement offering a 48-hour power reserve.
Like each DeWitt movement, the mechanism has been constructed by a single watchmaker of the brand.
The timepiece has incorporated sapphire crystals on both sides. It boasts 30-meter water-resistance and goes on an alligator or rubber strap.
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Mar 31, 2008
The House of Cartier, one of the most famous and prestigious watch brands in the world, has joined the extremely limited group of watch manufactures certified to display the highly sought-after Geneva Seal. Cartier master craftsmen have developed and crafted the calibre 9452 MC now crowned by the prestigious certification.
The Geneva Seal dates back to the 19th century, initiated by a guild plagued by counterfeit products. Nowadays it is the true symbol of watchmaking perfection. The certification was enacted into law in 1886, thus representing one of the oldest professional labels. The Geneva Seal is recognized as an indication of independent origin and a guarantee of perfect quality.
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Mar 31, 2008
In 1883, there was founded the Association of watch manufacturers and retailers that gradually evolved into Alpina. The members of the association named themselves affectionately the 'Alpinists'.
With help of highly qualified manufactures, the Association initiated the development of its own calibers and enlarged its distribution network. Ebauches were produced by the Alpina Ebauche Factory in Geneva owned by Duret and Colonnaz, which greatly contributed to the construction of the first Alpina calibers.
Final steps in the manufacture of the calibers were taken in Bienne, the place of the headquarters of the Association as of 1890.
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Mar 31, 2008
The Pasha Seatimer chronograph watch is equipped with an automatic mechanical movement - Cartier calibre 8630. Besides the hours, minutes, seconds, and chronograph functions, the watch provides the calendar function through the small window at 4.30.
The unidirectional rotating bezel crafted in graduated steel sports luminescent markers. The black ceramic bezel ring is embellished with clou de Paris decor. The steel 42.5 mm case of the Cartier Pasha Seatimer has incorporated the steel crown cover and chronograph push-pieces with black ceramic clou de Paris decor.
The matt black varnished dial is characterized by supreme elegance. The watch goes on a steel bracelet encased in black rubber.
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Mar 29, 2008
Concord has provided an image of the Concord C1 Worldtimer watch to be soon unveiled at Baselworld 2008.
The company has not mentioned any technical characteristics yet, on the photo you will notice a rotating world time indicator visible through a semi-circular aperture in the black carbon fiber dial featuring the bold combination of colors. The C1 Worldtimer also spotlights a date display and sweep seconds.
It is equipped with a self-winding Swiss movement.
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Mar 28, 2008
Richard Mille will act as the leading sponsor and official timekeeper of the Le Mans Classic, to take place on July 11-13, 2008. The fourth edition will become one of the key events for motor racing fans.
In 2002, Richard Mille also offered its support to the first edition of the Le Mans Classic, a retrospective of the legendary Le Mans 24 hour-race. The event enjoyed a remarkable success and is organized every two years.
This year Richard Mille will actively participate in a Lola T70, entered in group 6. Richard Mille will also enter a Matra 660/670, the winner of the Paris 1000 km in 1971, with Sir Jack Brabham at the wheel -his last race-, accompanied by Francois Severt.
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Mar 27, 2008
Boucheron Ellipses Anniversaire watch collection reveals stylish and graceful, round and square timekeeping creations crafted in white or pink gold, united in strictly special editions.
The watches produce powerful visual effect due to rare differently-sized gems in a variety of blues or shades of yellow and orange. The diamonds and sapphires are set to create visual volume. Each series features its own original design. The galaxy of precious colored stones is springing from the golden dial to the case coupled with the pumiced shagreen straps.
The oval window opening into the case back allows to admire the atelier-made GP 4000 calibre and custom 150th-anniversary finishes.
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Mar 27, 2008
The Richard Mille RM 020 has become the first ever pocket watch that incorporated a non-metallic movement plate produced from carbon nanofiber, the material initially applied in U.S. Air force jets, and characterized by high mechanical, physical and chemical stability. It is ideal for providing the stability of the going train under different conditions and temperatures.
The tourbillon escapement is driven by a double winding barrel. Both barrels are directly engaged to supply about 10-day power reserve.
The RM 020 goes on a titanium watch chain fitted with a quick attach/release mechanism. With the additional desk stand, it is transformed into a pendulette de bureau.
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Mar 25, 2008
In 2001, Piaget constructed a new manufacture in Plan-les-Ouates, the suburbs of Geneva. The site shaped like a circle symbolizes a watch dial. Visitors enter the main building via a footbridge reminding the hand of the watch. The architectural concept pays much attention to light, due to large bay windows. Wood is much used both inside and outside, valued as a natural material that 'does not injure the precious metal, symbolizing the jewel-case.'
Piaget transferred more than forty specialist professions on-site, including gem-setting, machining bracelets and cases, polishing, assembly, casing-up and adjustment. A dedicated prototype workshop and an after-sales service are also there.
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Mar 25, 2008
Luxury Swiss watch brand Pierre Kunz is the official watch of Ryan Seacrest, an American TV/radio host. Ryan built most successful career as the host of American Idol. He has also hosted E! News Live, Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve, and radio shows such as On Air with Ryan Seacrest, on KIIS-FM in Los Angeles and American Top 40.
Ryan has recently been sported with Pierre Kunz watches on his wrist at red carpet events, including The 2008 Academy Awards and on TV shows. Ryan wears the Pierre Kunz Grade Date – Second Retrograde, Retrograde Seconds and Triple Second Retrograde, estimated at about \$100,000.00. All the watches provide retrograde functions, a distinctive feature of the brand.
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