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Imagine a few of the world’s greatest watchmakers, including Christophe Claret and Peter Speake-Marin, collaborating to develop just one timepiece. Imagine no longer. The first chapter of a brand new story called Maîtres du Temps is written. And the watch, appropriately named Chapter One, is simply astounding.
In Chinese mythology, the five-clawed dragon is the prerogative of the Emperor and his family. The finely enamelled dial of this Vulcain Aviator GMT “The Dragon” depicts this powerful symbol embodying cosmic energy and movement. A fiery gaze, shimmering scales coating a long, supple body, a fierce mouth, a tapering crest: the dragon on the Vulcain Aviator GMT “The Dragon” undulates proudly over the dial of this exclusive limited-edition model. To honour the ancient culture of the “Middle Empire”, the brand from Le Locle calls upon the talent of the most skilled artisans.
At Baselworld 2008, the tradition-rich Swiss watch brand Milus is presenting the women's mechanical watch MEREA 'TriRetrograde Seconds Skeleton' for the first time as a heavenly 'Joaillerie' variation. Scintillating precision emanates radiantly and consummately from the MEREA universe. The extravagant MEREA line for women takes its name from the star Mira, whose brightness varies regularly.
Can a mechanism remember? From now on, the answer is “yes”! Maurice Lacroix developed the first memory function for a mechanical watch. This completely new Grande Complication, which will find its initial application in the exclusive Mémoire 1 chronograph, limited to 20 pieces, is a new milestone in the history of the art of Swiss watchmaking.
In Chinese mythology, the five-clawed dragon is the prerogative of the Emperor and his family. The finely enamelled dial of this Vulcain Aviator GMT “The Dragon” depicts this powerful symbol embodying cosmic energy and movement. A fiery gaze, shimmering scales coating a long, supple body, a fierce mouth, a tapering crest: the dragon on the Vulcain Aviator GMT “The Dragon” undulates proudly over the dial of this exclusive limited-edition model. To honour the ancient culture of the “Middle Empire”, the brand from Le Locle calls upon the talent of the most skilled artisans.
The connoisseur now faces a choice: one of the most exquisite watches in the world, the Grande Complication from IWC, is available in platinum, in yellow gold and now also in a rose gold case. But only in a limited series of 50 each year – in total. Maximum. For the master watchmakers in Schaffhausen, who are used to encountering tourbillons, perpetual calendar watches and minute repeating mechanisms on their workbenches, the Grande Complication remains the horological crowning glory.
His face appeared on the old ten Swiss Frank note, adorns a special stamp, and now also sets a watch apart: Oris is launching the Leonhard Euler jubilee watch to commemorate the 300th anniver-sary of the birth of the great Swiss mathematician. Leonhard Euler (1707-1783) pioneered natural science, laid the foundations for modern technol-ogy, and ranks on the level of Newton and Ein-stein for productivity.
The new Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 912 features two additional functions that globetrotters had hitherto dreamed of in vain: world time, in order to get their bearings instantly amid the maze of time zones; and an alarm mechanism endowed with unusual properties and that drew upon the full force of expertise within the Manufacture.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of its historical Geneva boutique, Vacheron Constantin presents a tourbillon in a steel watch case for the very first time, issued in a limited series of just 10 and available exclusively in Geneva.
From the very first glance, Glycine's new INCURSORE Black Jack conveys simplicity and elegance in black. It's only when you look again that you notice the playful details on both chronographs, linked to the Black Jack from which it takes its name.
The new Khaki Tachymiler by Hamilton is the perfect co-pilot – both on the ground and in the air. This dynamic chronograph integrates precision functionality for measuring time and distance, even fulfilling the toughest demands of sport and acrobatic pilots in the cockpit. Its design achieves a unique combination of nostalgia and technology – its performance can be fuelled by anything from jogging to adrenalin.
Since 1990, it has been a part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It graces the wrists of many architects, designers and other style setters across the world – Flemming Bo Hansen’s “WATCH”. A sublime watch when it comes to simplicity and clean lines.
The Portuguese Regulateur from IWC, which, with the distinctive arrangement of its hands, evokes the mother of all precision watches, is enhanced with a tourbillon. Two horological developments, which complement one another ideally, are combined here in the service of accuracy. Exclusivity is guaranteed with an edition of 100 examples each in platinum, white gold and rose gold.
Aficionados have long awaited a new Patek Philippe chronograph. Now, a year after having presented the world's thinnest split-seconds chronograph, the Geneva workshops can delight connoisseurs with a new, self-winding chronograph wristwatch which is crafted entirely in-house: the Patek Philippe Ref. 5960P Annual Calendar Chronograph.
Bell & Ross has made its name as a benchmark in Haute Horlogerie and the exclusive world of professional users with watches that totally respond to requirements of extreme conditions.
Indeed, Bell & Ross watches are designed to support professionals cope with extreme temperatures, violent speed accelerations or to resist dangerous pressure levels.
Drawing on their experience in the aeronautical and military industries, master watchmakers, designers and professional users have successfully combined their skills to create a new professional diving instrument.