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The House’s precious weaving technique was first introduced in 2016 with the Premier 36mm timepieces. The new Midnight Precious Weaving Automatic 42mm showcases the sublime work of Harry Winston’s master craftsmen, whose hand-weaving expertise honors Mr. Winston’s boundless creative spirit.
A rare technique from Japan
The Midnight Precious Weaving Automatic 42mm explores a rare Japanese weaving technique, in which silk gold thread and thin pieces of natural mother-of-pearl are woven together to create a unique tapestry of shimmering beauty. This unique art form was derived from “Raden,” the ancient Japanese practice of applying shells to wood and lacquer surfaces.
The Midnight Precious Weaving Automatic 42mm marks the House’s second exploration with hand-weaving as a way to transform a timepiece into a creative canvas. By combining mother-of-pearl – an organic material from the sea - with land-based silkworms, the House’s designers create a unique tapestry with a timeless quality.
Masterpieces of textile art
The Midnight Precious Weaving Automatic 42mm is presented in an 18K white gold case and features a bold, yet abstract, motif made with interwoven mother-of-pearl and silk.
The mother-of-pearl’s natural iridescence reveals itself in different ways according to the light. The Midnight Precious Weaving Automatic 42mm is a limited-edition timepiece, with 50 unique
A movement of artistry
The Midnight Precious Weaving Automatic 42mm is powered by a high-end mechanical automatic movement with beautiful hand-finishings, which can be admired through the sapphire crystal case back.
Equipped with the latest technology, in the form of a flat silicon
balance spring, this movement promises to keep impeccable time on par
with the everlasting beauty of the dial.
Movement
Self Winding/Automatic Manufactured Caliber HW2008 Functions
Hours and minutes Case Case Material: polished 18K white gold Dimensions: 42 mm Height: 9.10mm Case back: Open; Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides Crown: 18K white gold
Water-Resistance (bar) 3 Dial
Woven mother-of-pearl on silk fabric Strap
Black alligator leather Buckle: 18K white gold buckle
The House of Harry Winston captures the ephemeral beauty of the cherry blossom tree on the dial of its enchanting Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom Timepiece.
The gorgeous scenery celebrates one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful
gifts with diamonds and pink sapphires and is protected for eternity in
a case that mirrors the architecture of Harry Winston’s Fifth Avenue
Flagship Salon in New York.
Inspired by the beauty of the Japanese Sakura season
Mr. Winston, the legendary New York jeweler, was a close observer of nature and translated the fluid, organic temperament of the natural world into his high jewelry diamond designs. Following in the steps of its founder, Harry Winston designers have once again found inspiration in one of Mother Nature’s most beautiful creations: the seasonal blooming of the cherry blossom tree.
In Japan, the blooming of the sakura cherry blossom tree is a cherished cultural event celebrated with flower-viewing festivals known as hanami, which are held under the branches of the cherry trees. In Japanese tradition and philosophy the delicate white and pink flowers of the sakura announce the arrival of spring - representing the renewal of life and optimism - but, because they bloom so briefly, the fallen petals also serve as a reminder of how ephemeral and precious life is.
An eternal bloom
Executed with great artistic sensitivity and flair, the dial of the Avenue Classic Cherry Blossom Timepiece is a delightful recreation of the flowering of the cherry blossom tree. The background is crafted from pale green-blue mother-of-pearl and uses the natural iridescence of the nacre to simulate clouds on a blustery spring day.
A flurry of 39 brilliant-cut white diamonds and 29 brilliant-cut pink sapphires dispersed across the dial represent the flowers and petals of the cherry blossom tree; some of the flowers are still attached to the white gold branches of the tree while others are captured as they float gently to the ground. Cut in different sizes to create a sensation of depth and movement, the precious gemstones ensure that the beauty of the bloom will never fade.
A fitting frame for a work of art
The Avenue Collection has been selected as the perfect frame for this work of art and takes its design cues from Harry Winston’s historic Fifth Avenue Flagship Salon in New York. The elegant architecture of the 18-karat white gold case echoes the stately stone façade of the Fifth Avenue Salon and features the three supporting arches that frame the entrance way on the case at 12 and 6 o’clock.
Naturally a timepiece without diamonds would not be a Harry Winston creation and the 18-karat white gold case is set with 29 brilliant-cut diamonds. Other Harry Winston signature codes include the House’s official logo. Placed on the dial at 12 o’clock, the letters HW are housed in an octagonal frame, a shape inspired by Mr. Harry Winston’s favourite diamond cut - the emerald cut.
This miniature masterpiece is presented on a green-blue alligator strap to match the color of the dial and the 18-karat white gold buckle is set with 6 brilliant-cut diamonds. The novelty for the Avenue Collection this year is the incorporation of an 18-karat white gold folding clasp that adapts perfectly to the wrist for enhanced comfort.
Movement Caliber HW1044 Type: Quartz Diameter: 13 mm x 15.50 mm Height: 2.20 mm Functions
Hours and minutes Case 18K white gold Diameter: 21.15 mm x 36.1 mm Height: 6.68 mm Crystal: Sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides Water-resistance: 3 bars Gemsetting on the case: 29 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 2.21 cts) Dial
Mother of pearl dial with 18K white gold applied
18k white gold Emerald appliqué Strap
Green-blue alligator leather without stitching Buckle: 18K white gold ardillon buckle set with 6 brilliant-cut diamonds with 18K white gold foldover clasp
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Harry Winstonunveils the Opus 14
As part of the Opus saga, this exceptional new timepiece takes its inspiration from a symbol of the 1950s: the jukebox.
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Opusis first and foremost a human journey, which began in 2001 in collaboration with independent watchmakers. It imagines new models that defy the laws of innovation and the way time is read. It is a journey thatHarry Winstonshares with the most passionate collectors of extraordinary pieces.
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In 2015, Harry Winston Timepieces has written the fourteenth chapter in this unique saga. By partnering with Franck Orny and Johnny Girardin, two visionary watchmakers, the brand provided an exceptional chance to push the limits of the imagination even further. It all began with a blank slate on which to design a totally original timepiece. Code name:Opus 14.
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Opus 14 combines the best in mechanical innovation with a remarkable playfulness. The model's silhouette is an ensemble of visual surprises brought together beneath a sapphire crystal cut from a single block and housed within an 18K gold case measuring 54.7 mm in diameter. In both its design and its automaton complication, this new creation evokes a jukebox, the mechanics of which have been miniaturized.
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The soul of the Opus 14 is shaped by each detail: the stylized display of the local time at 9 o'clock, the vinyl-style finishes on the various dials, the two-toned insignia bearing the number 14, the shaded red of the retrograde minutes arc, the style and blue tone of the hour markers. These elements recall the rock 'n roll era and the emblematic diner aesthetic, as well as the legendary Route 66. This spirit also infuses the presentation case, itself inspired by the jukebox.
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The miniaturization of the jukebox mechanism is a first and has been patented by Harry Winston. It reveals four disks housed in a store, each showing a specific display: local time, GMT time, the date and a star bearing the signature of Mr. Harry Winston, a reference to the stars of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Activating the selector, located at 9 o'clock on the edge of the case, chooses the desired display. This action sets the entire store into an up and down motion, thus freeing the selected disk. When pressed for the first time, the push-piece at 4 o'clock activates a moving arm that picks the disk up and sets it onto the platform to be read.
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While the disk displaying the local time remains in place at 9 o'clock, the chosen GMT, date or star disk is positioned on this platform. Pressing the push-piece a second time once the disk is in place reactivates the arm, which moves the disk back into the store.
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The complexity of the movement, exclusive to Harry Winston and the identity of the Opus collection, lies in its two distinct power reserves. One ensures up to 68 hours of timekeeping autonomy; the other guarantees up to five back and forth disk movements.
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Although the power reserves are separate and function independently, they are driven by a shared winding mechanism. In addition, the push-pieces on the lugs at 12 o'clock allow the wearer to correct the date and GMT.
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The 1,066 components that make up the Opus 14 thus bring this unique timepiece to life. Limited to only 50 pieces, the Opus 14 fits in perfectly to the series of exceptional models that is the Opus saga.
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Movement
Patented movement Caliber HW4601 Type:
Mechanical, manual winding, automaton complication Number of components
Movement + complication dimensions: 46.7 mm x 17 mm
Number of components: 1066
Number of jewels: 124 Power reserve
Movement: up to 68 hours
Animation: up to 5 back and forth disk movements Barrels: 1 movement barrel + 1 animation barrel
Balance wheel: Screw ring
Frequency: 4Hz
Balance spring: Silicon Plate: 1 movement disk + 1 complication disk
Bridges: 31 bridges Display
Local time by disk
Minute by retrograde hand
Calendar by disk – on demand
GMT by disk – on demand
HW aesthetic disk – on demand
Animation power reserve by disk
Movement power reserve by aperture
Winding crown position
1: winding the 2 barrels
2: setting the time Correctors
DATE: push-piece corrector, inner lugs at 12 o’clock
GMT: push-piece corrector, inner lugs at 12 o’clock Actuators
Animation: push-piece release at 4 o’clock
Disk selection: 3-position lever selector at 9 o’clock Safeties
Store movement: detachable clip
Store alignment: detached trigger
Cycle reserve: detached trigger Case
18K White Gold, polished, satin-brushed
Case Material: 18K white gold
Case dimensions: 54.7 mm x 21.9 mm Case back:
Open; Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides Water resistance: 3 bars
Crown: 18K white gold Strap
Hand-sewn black alligator leather Buckle: Folding clasp
Edition Limited Edition of 50
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