Friday, September 15, 2017

GIRARD-PERREGAUX – Cat’s Eye La Fenice Gold & Diamonds





















GIRARD-PERREGAUXCat’s Eye La Fenice Gold & Diamonds

CAT’S EYE LA FENICE

Certain encounters are naturally inspired by the beauty pervading the art world. Girard-Perregaux presents a spectacular creation blending watchmaking – in accordance with the vision of excellence cultivated by the Maison – and High Jewellery. Its name reads like an invitation to ‘La Serenissima’ and its legendary theatre, La Fenice (the phoenix), one of the world’s most beautiful opera houses. An exceptional place is thus honoured by a model that is equally outstanding… and indeed unique, since the destiny of the Cat’s Eye La Fenice is to match the wishes of the woman who will wear it and make it her very own by personalisation.

Spectacular. One would expect nothing less from a model inspired by one of the finest houses in Italy. The pinnacle of international opera is showcased by the magnificent ‘trinity’ composed of La Scala in Milan, San-Carlo in Naples… and La Fenice in Venice.

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With its neoclassical exterior, its baroque interior featuring fresco paintings, gildings, beautifully arranged tiers and Italian-style partitioned boxes, La Fenice is a creative hub whose red curtain has risen on legendary first performances including Hernani, Rigoletto and La Traviata. Girard-Perregaux pays tribute to this iconic site by draping this model in diamonds, daintily secured by a hand-polished white gold ribbon bow.

A curtain of emerald-cut diamonds

The opportunity of attending an opera at La Fenice naturally commands respect for a certain dress code. Being finely attired is an integral part of the pleasure procured by such an evening. The Cat’s Eye La Fenice is entirely in tune with this festive mood, glittering with more than 200 emerald-cut diamonds of exceptional quality. The dial features a splendid decor composed of 83 emerald-cut diamonds (approx. 3.97 cts), along with 10 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.21 ct). The emerald cut was initially developed for the eponymous gem, which is subject to inclusions that make it fragile to work with.

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The rectangular shape of the oblique corners protects it from mechanical stresses. The emerald cut also magnificently suits diamonds, highlighting both their radiance and their transparency. On this model, the setting of the dial and case has been performed using the “Clou de Paris” technique. It consists of fixing several stones around a rod – the Clou – which is then cut and filed to bring it smoothly level with the diamonds, which must be calibrated with rigorous precision. This paving creates a mirror-type effect that magnifies the fiery glow of the gems.

A profusion of colours

The curtain of diamonds is held by a ribbon bow suspended above a cut-out mother-of-pearl marquetry inlay that is hand-painted in subtly graded shades which may be personalised at will. The palette of colours is left entirely up to the woman who will choose the watch. A flurry of mauve, purple or garnet red… Delicate pastels or naturalistic inspiration with moss green or glossy chestnut… The iridescent shimmer of mother-of-pearl reflects the radiance of the diamonds.

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The colour of the lower dial section instils a resolutely haute couture spirit. Girard-Perregaux offers the owner of the  Cat’s Eye La Fenice the privilege of having an alligator leather strap crafted to exactly match the shade chosen for the mother-of-pearl inlay.

Unique in every way

Inside the white gold case of this exceptional model beats an in-house mechanical self-winding movement driving hours and minutes functions and endowed with a 46-hour power reserve.
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The solid caseback of the watch provides an additional area that Girard-Perregaux wished to dedicate to personalisation. The Manufacture offers a choice of several engraved motifs relating to the theatrical world, composing an exquisite background for the names or messages that may be added.

The Cat’s Eye La Fenice comes with an additional black alligator leather strap secured by a buckle set with 14 brilliant-cut diamonds.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Model: Cat’s Eye La Fenice

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Ref: 80494B53P7B1-CK4A

Case
Material: white gold
Dimensions: 32.90 x 38.40 mm
Height: 12.57 mm
Glass: anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: solid, special engraving
Dial
Mother-of-pearl and diamonds
Hands: leaf-shaped
Water resistance: 30 metres (3 ATM)
Setting
Case set with 168 emerald-cut diamonds ~14.83 cts
Dial set with 83 emerald-cut diamonds ~3.97 cts and 10 brilliant-cut diamonds ~0.21 ct
Buckle set with 14 emerald-cut diamonds ~0.75 ct
Total setting: 265 diamonds, ~19.76 ctsMovement
Reference: GP03300-0127, mechanical with automatic winding
Diameter: 25.60 mm (11½’’’)
Height: 4.54 mm
Frequency: 28,800 Vib/h – (4 Hz)
Number of components: 199
Jewels: 27
Power reserve: min. 46 hours
Functions: hour, minute
Strap
Material: blue alligator leather
Buckle: white gold folding clasp set with diamonds


Ref: 80494B53P7B1-CK4A


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TUDOR – Black Bay Bronze ONE – Only Watch 2017

TUDOR Heritage Black Bay Bronze ONE – Only Watch 2017

A famed supplier of the world’s largest navies, 
TUDOR has also equipped numerous expeditions.

The Black Bay Bronze, with its unique combination of design, colour and materials, echoes these exciting times. This TUDOR flagship model is offered to Only Watch in a unique configuration with the winding crown on the left and a khaki green dial. Worn on the right wrist, its ergonomic design is ideal for left-handed people.

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As its name would suggest, the Black Bay Bronze One’s case is made of bronze – an aluminium bronze alloy used in naval engineering – the appearance of which changes over time, typically darkening to a rich and noble patina. 

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Fitted with a manufacture calibre with official chronometer certification, this unique piece is a concentration of the brand’s distinctive characteristics.

EXPERIENCE

In addition, the future owner of the Black Bay Bronze One will get the once in a lifetime opportunity to visit TUDOR’s Headquarters in Geneva. This exceptional invitation for one person, a first for TUDOR which runs no visit program, will include travel expenses.

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Only Watch Partnership

Now presenting its 7th Edition, Only Watch is a biennale auction of unique timepieces that has raised over 25 million Euros to date. Under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco and following the initiative of Luc Pettavino, President of the Association Monégasque contre les Myopathies, Only Watch is an international watchmaking charity event.

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All of the funds collected from the sale of the watches are donated in their entirety to scientific and medical research. The exclusive watches will embark on a world tour starting in the charity’s hometown of Monaco, and then continuing to Asia, the Gulf, the United States and Europe, before the final auction in Geneva on November 11th 2017.


WHERE CAN I SEE
THE
ONLY WATCH COLLECTION
BEFORE THE
AUCTION?


  • HONG KONG: 23-24 OCTOBER
Christie’s Hong Kong
22nd Floor Alexandra House
18 Chater Road Central, Hong Kong
Opening hours: 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
Contact: Cissy Ngan
cngan@christies.com
(+852) 2978 6711
  • TAIPEI: 26-27 OCTOBER
Christie’s Taiwan
13f, Suite 1302, No. 207, Sec. 2,
Tun Hua South Road, Taipei 106
Opening Hours: 11 am - 6 pm
Contact: Teresa Hsu
thsu@christies.com
(+886) 223 220 008
  • NEW YORK: 29-30 OCTOBER
Christie’s New York
20 Rockefeller Plaza,
New York, NY 10020
Opening hours: 10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Elisa Catenazzi
ecatenazzi@christies.com
(1)212 636 2329
  • LOS ANGELES: 1-2 NOVEMBER
Westime Sunset
8569 Sunset Boulevard
West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
Opening hours: 10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Laura Q. Hughes
laura@westime.com
(+1) 310.205.5555
  • GENEVA: 9-11 NOVEMBER
Four Seasons Hôtel des Bergues
Quai des Bergues 33
1201 Geneva Switzerland
Opening hours: 10 am - 6 pm
Contact: Charles-Henri Gounod
cgounod@christies.com
+41 (0)22 319 17 26




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Specificites:
The Black Bay Bronze One is a left-handed watch made of bronze, a metal that develops a patina over time.


Estimate:
CHF 4,500 - 5,500
4,100 - 5,000 €
4,600 - 5,700 $


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: Heritage

Model: Black Bay Bronze One

Reference 7925/001

CASE
Dimensions: 43 mm
Bronze case, bronze­coloured, PVD­ treated steel case back, satin finish
Bronze unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated bezel with disc in matt khaki green anodised aluminium
Bronze screw-down winding crown at 9 o’clock, with an engraved TUDOR rose
Domed sapphire crystal
Waterproof to 200 m (660 ft)
DIAL
Khaki green, domed
Arabic hour markers and luminescent applique hands
Luminescent “snowflakes” hands
MOVEMENT
Manufacture Calibre MT5601-LHD
Self-winding mechanical movement with bidirectional rotor system
Swiss Chronometer Officially Certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute)
Power reserve of approximately 70 hours
Variable inertia balance, micro-adjustment screw
Non-magnetic silicon balance spring
Frequency: 28,800 beats/hour (4Hz) 
FUNCTIONS
Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
Stop seconds for precise time setting
BRACELET
Khaki-green and beige fabric strap with bronze buckle
Additional aged brown leather strap with bronze buckle included in the box

Unique piece. Exclusive Only Watch 2017


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Year: 2017
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