BREITLING – Navitimer 1884 Limited Edition

BREITLING – Navitimer 1884 Chronograph Limited Edition NEW

A milestone chronograph

A tribute to Breitling’s rich history, the Navitimer 1884 limited series combines the famous 1952 aviation slide rule with a calendar featuring a pointer-type date display and twin day/month apertures for which the brand was renowned in the 1940s. A modern and original face for fans of exclusive watches.

1884 is first and foremost a date: that of the founding of Breitling by Léon Breitling, a keen devotee of chronographs and precision instruments. 1884 is now a watch, a limited series of the famous Navitimer perfectly summing up Breitling’s vocation and its range of passions.

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The conquest of the air, with the circular aviation slide rule that made the Navitimer the cult watch among pilots and dedicated aviation enthusiasts.

Useful, user-friendly functions, with a complete calendar displaying the day and the month through twin apertures at 12 o’clock, and the date by means of a central pointer tipped with a moon crescent: a system known as Datora that became a 1940s Breitling bestseller.

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Technical and powerful designs, with an all-black dial made using the “par épargne” technique on a solid silver base enlivened with red accents.

Performance, with a selfwinding chronograph movement chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), the benchmark in terms of reliability and precision.

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This model features an interesting practical detail in the shape of a 9 o’clock small seconds subdial providing an additional 24-hour “military-time” display much favored by pilots and which also facilitates calendar adjustment by distinguishing between day and night.

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Issued in a 1,884-piece limited series, this Navitimer 1884 stands out with its generous 46 mm case accentuating the character of the design, as well as optimizing dial readability. In addition to the choice of a bracelet or a leather or crocodile leather strap, this model is also available with a new black rubber strap featuring an aircraft tire-tread motif.

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Technical Specifications

model : Navitimer 1884 Limited Edition 

Reference: A2135024/BE62/252S/A20D.2 Rubber Strap (Black)
Reference: A2135024/BE62/443A Navitimer (Steel Bracelet )

Movement
Breitling Caliber B21,  
(Base Movement: ETA Valjoux 7751)
Self Winding/Automatic 
Officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, self-winding High-frequency 
Vibration: 28 800 v.p.h
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
25 jewels
Functions
Chronograph:
1/4th of a second chronograph
30-minute and 12-hour totalizers
Calendar: Day & month dial aperture, date pointer
Case
Steel (Limited)
Diameter: 46 mm
Water resistance to 3 bars
Rotating bezel with circular slide rule
Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Dial
Black
Straps/Bracelet
Leather, crocodile leather, rubber Navitimer/Navitimer
Interhorn width: 24/20 mm
Buckle: Pushbutton folding clasp
Year: 2016
Limited Edition  
1,884-piece   

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A. Lange & Söhne – LANGE 1 TIME ZONE Concorso d’Edition 2016

A. Lange & Söhne – LANGE 1 TIME ZONE “Concorso d’Edition” 2016

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A. Lange & Söhne at the Concorso d’Eleganza 2016

For the fifth time now, A. Lange & Söhne is taking part in the parade of automotive works of art on Lake Como. This year's motto of the prestigious competition for classic automobiles and futuristic concept cars is 'Back to the future – the journey continues'. Once again, the winner in the 'Best of show' category will be presented with a unique LANGE 1 TIME ZONE 'Como Edition'.

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The elite in classic automotive engineering is reconvening on Lake Como from 20 to 22 May. Splendid vintage cars with fascinating backstories will be vying for the favour of the jury and the spectators in eight categories. A. Lange & Söhne has sponsored the elegance competition since 2012; it is considered to be one of the most traditional and significant events of its kind.

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Every car recounts its own exciting story in the rambling park of the Villa d'Este. The 1952 Pegaso Cupula is one of them.

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Last year, it won the prize for the most stunning design. As extravagant as they are rare, Spanish-made Pegaso coupés continue to impress aficionados with their intrepid combination of colour, finesse of form and technology.

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This year, in the category 'Daring to be different – designs that pushed the envelope', the show will highlight examples of particularly bold, often controversially debated and yet decidedly trailblazing innovations in the domains of design and technology.

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If the LANGE 1 TIME ZONE 'Como Edition' – created especially for the Concorso – were a car, it would rank among the favourites in this category.

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The prominent asymmetric dial of the LANGE 1 startled the world when it had its debut in 1994, making the reborn A. Lange & Söhne brand famous overnight.

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The innovative home-time and time-zone display expresses the mechanical prowess with which the manufactory continues to thrill watch enthusiasts and collectors. The hand-engraved caseback of the special-edition model in white gold features the Concorso's coat of arms.

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On the city ring, Como stands for Central European Time. Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid will personally present the winner of the 'Best of show' category with the unique timepiece on the occasion of the awards ceremony on 22 May.

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Technical Specifications

Model: LANGE 1 TIME ZONE

Case versions:

 Reference №: 116.039 White Gold  (Back: Open)
 Reference №: 116.049 White Gold  (Back: Hunter)
 Reference №: 116.021 Yellow Gold
 Reference №: 116.025 Platinum
 Reference №: 116.032 Pink Gold

Movement:
Lange manufacture caliber:  L031.1
Number of parts movement/jewels:   417/54
Escapement:   Lever escapement
Movement measures:
Diameter: 34.1 millimeters,
Height: 6.65 millimeters
Oscillator: 
Shock-proofed glucydur screw balance,
Nivarox balance spring with a frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour,
whiplash precision index adjuster with patented beat adjustment mechanism
Power reserve:   More than 72 hours when fully wound
Functions: 
Home time coupled with outsize date.
Zone time with city ring.
Separate day/night indicators for home and zone time.
Subsidiary seconds dial. UP/DOWN power-reserve indicator.
Stop-seconds mechanism.
Case measures:
Diameter: 41.9 millimeters,
Height: 11.0 millimeters
Strap:
Hand-sewn alligator leather strap.

Case versions:
Platinum, pink gold, yellow gold, white gold

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HYSEK – FURTIF Skeleton Tourbillon Limited Edition

HYSEK – FURTIF Skeleton Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW

SQUARING THE SKELETON, HYSEK-STYLE

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In Brief:
For almost ten years now, Hysek has been concocting a new form of watchmaking art – ultra skeletonisation. Unlike conventional methods, this is not simply openwork, or an engraved movement, but a complete structural redesign. The new version of the Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon, the first example of which appeared in 2008, takes this art a step further.
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The art of ultra skeletonisation, devised by Hysek, initially focused on combining a tourbillon with skeletoning: outstanding examples include the Verdict Skeleton Double Tourbillon and IO Skeleton  Tourbillon lines, in 2014.


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However, the foundations of the art were first laid by the Furtif collection. As early as 2008, a first Skeleton Tourbillon model revealed the central themes of what was to become one of Hysek’s style hallmarks: displaying the entire anatomy of its manufacture calibres, creating the impression of a movement driven by little more than a few gears. Rather than laying bare an existing movement, the idea was to start from scratch and devise a calibre destined from the outset to be revealed in full.

Furtive beauty

Today, the Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon has been reborn, with a new version pushing the boundaries of the concept still further. It’s one of the delightful paradoxes of the Hysek manufacture, and at the same time its great strength: each timepiece is designed to be a crowning achievement – and yet a few years later, it is redesigned and made still better.

The Furtif features a 44 mm square case and bevelled sapphire crystals – hence its name, evocative of fluidity and furtive, fleeting lines. The housing comprises a satin titanium case set between the two sapphire crystals, held in place by a titanium and gold superstructure with characteristic swivel lugs. The use of titanium ensures the complex assembly remains lightweight – and is a fitting showcase for the HW15 manufacture calibre.

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Unashamedly extreme

The Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon presented at Baselworld 2016 includes a number of Hysek developments, taken to extremes never before achieved. Only the barest essentials of the movement are left, with each of the remaining components reduced to its simplest expression.
The Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon therefore boasts everything required by fine watchmaking, and nothing superfluous: a gear train for hours and minutes, a barrel with a 48-hour power reserve, and an escapement in the form of a flying tourbillon. These last two components are positioned at 5 and 11 o’clock respectively, locations favoured by Hysek for the resulting aesthetic balance of the watch face.

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And that face is none other than the movement itself, set between two sapphire crystals. These crystals are excruciatingly difficult to machine, due to the bevelled edges on each side, and must be drilled through to be secured to the case. This exercise is all the more delicate because of their thickness, adopted by Hysek so as to offer a curved profile that fits snugly on the wrist.

Creative fine watchmaking

Indeed, the Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon turns out to be complex on many different levels. The case alone comprises 28 components, all hand-finished in accordance with one of two options (rose gold or anthracite PVD), both offering aesthetic harmony with the deep anthracite grey of the movement bridges.
The movement in question boasts 172 components, individually designed and skeletonised to ensure they exude quintessential balance, both functionally and visually. The bevelling, in particular on the many angles, is an outstanding feat of fine watchmaking finishing.

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The rotating parts, gear train and tourbillon wheel feature a rose gold finish, creating a constant interplay with the light passing through the case. To further enhance this effect, the rear sapphire crystal has received fine metallic sunburst detailing, naturally reflecting light throughout the entire movement. The overall effect is that of a Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon calibre – suspended in mid-air.

The Furtif Skeleton Tourbillon will be produced in a very exclusive collection of just thirty watches, each sporting a black alligator strap, firmly secured to the case with Hysek’s proprietary swivel lugs.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: 44 mm FURTIF Skeleton Tourbillon limited Edition

MOVEMENT
Hysek Calibre HW15
Manual winding mechanical movement
Skeleton flying tourbillon
Hour & minute
172 components
17 jewels
Autonomy 48h ± 3h
Frequency 28’800 VpH
CASE
Size L44mm x H 51mm x W14mm
Square case in rose gold and titanium treated black PVD
Square bevelled sapphire glass with anti-reflection treatment, screwed on the case
Sapphire crystal back with metalized sunburst decoration
Swivel lugs
Water resistance 30 meters
STRAP
Alligator bracelet
Hysek fold-over buckle

Limited edition 30 pieces

§  Price under request
Product Year: 2016

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Chemin de la Vignette 1  
CH-1167 Lussy-sur-Morges  
Phone +41 21 804 90 90
Fax +41 21 803 19 29
marketing@hysek.com
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CVSTOS – Challenge Koi Tourbillon

CVSTOS – CHALLENGE Koi Tourbillon NEW

CVSTOS pays HOMAGE TO JAPAN
When two universes meet… High-end watchmaking & high-end jewellery

In incessant quest for progress and in the highest respect for the Swiss watchmaking tradition, allied with state of-the-art technologies, combining refinement and elegance, CVSTOS unveils its new vision of high-end watchmaking. The historical success of the brand features some chance or direct collaborations with people of various talents, which enabled CVSTOS to create unique products, carriers of various images, in perfect osmosis with the messages conveyed by the brand.

It was about time…

Always devoted to development, CVSTOS wishes to go even further… with the brand; it needs to give itself a new
CHALLENGE in terms of high-end watchmaking.

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A new Japanese range…

“Harmony”

The crafts of the art of high-end watchmaking and high-end jewellery.
CVSTOS’ watchmaking philosophy consists of always seeking to expand the offer, while maintaining the core
values, such as accuracy; performance; efficiency; and comfort of everyday use.
At a time when all you hear is “verticalisation”, a word that embodies so many industrial aspects… features
that govern nowadays the strategies of these large groups of watchmakers, whose sole aim is the homoge-
nisation of codes and behaviours…
CVSTOS currently strives to follow a way of its own… Going against the industrial trend… By doing precisely
the contrary… Turning this luxury item into a unique piece of art through artisan processes… Relying, hence,
its work on the sensitiveness and artistic identity of the engraver and enameller or, even more, on the pain-
ter’s style, seeing a canvas in the TOURBILLON CVS-2600CY calibre.

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A revealing voyage of shared passions…

Approaching the golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji, the fascination acted in an outburst of inspiration… then “immediately, I found it difficult to exhale”… there is no word or phrase to render such perfection, such elegance, such harmony… at the sight of this place, bathing in silence… Cradled by the song of the birds, by the murmurs of water cascades, feeding the neighbouring basins. An irreprehensible desire, to do something, that could recreate this feeling… “I was deeply moved”.

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Returning from this initiatory voyage to Kyoto, drifted by these encounters, the places he has visited, and in ceaseless quest for inspiration, Antonio Terranova (maker & designer of CVSTOS brand) undertakes a personal approach, under the form of a dedication, materialised in a watch that pays homage to the country of the rising sun (Japan). A country formed of modernisms; of anachronisms symbolising its numberless cultural facets, all soaked in a tradition of timeless customs and habits. These examples of ARTISAN MASTERY are the natural Sources of inspiration for a designer; not to forget, however, that the word “artisan” contains in itself the word “Art”…


To this specific end, to perpetuate “the Art” under these various forms, as expressed by the Watchmaker; the Engraver; the Case Maker; the Crimper… Artistic crafts put together in the creation of a single work.

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The game starts… the creativity may play its part…

Satisfying the most various customisation wishes as regards the choice of colour materials for the background, like the cover of open design Barrel recalling the “lotus” flower, another symbol pertaining to Zen philosophy, or the choice of integrating to the latter another subject that is equally suggestive for the pond – “the dragonfly”, or even more the splashes formed by the carp in heading to the surface while crossing the Yellow River, implying perseverance.

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Contradictions you would say…

One should be able to express a great deal of creativity through a modular standing, adjustable at the choice of a craftsman engraver – just like an artist in front of his canvas. In this way was this calibre imagined… like a canvas on which the elements; the subjects should be allowed to harmoniously mingle with the rigid elements of this high performance Tourbillon mechanism intended to a refined and demanding  public of connoisseurs.

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The fully open design of the calibre enables a currently unique three-dimensionality, adjusting the architecture and the arrangement of the transmission system of the vertical-line wheels, freeing thus 2 voluminous side spaces.

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Technical Specifications

Model: CVSTOS CHALLENGE Koi Tourbillon

Case
Tonneau-shaped, 53.70mm x 41mm
Materials: Steel / Black Steel / Gold 5N
Setting: Handmade 4.9 Carats
Caseback: Open with sapphire crystal
Crystal: Double sapphire crystal glass, non-reflecting coating
Water-resistance: 100 meters (10 ATM)
Screws: Polished titanium grade 5 or 5N Pink gold with exclusive pattern
Crown: Screw-down with releasable mechanism, polished titanium grade 5 / 5N Pink gold or black titanium
Dial
Skeleton, coating, exclusive decoration
Indexes: Chromed or treated 5N gold and SuperLuminova treated
Hands: Pierced, chromed or treated 5N gold and Super-Luminova treated
Movement
Calibre CVSTOS CVS 2600C hand wound
Openwork Tourbillon movement with bridges
Nishkigoi Shaped
Characteristics: Flying Tourbillon, cage Ø 12mm, anti shock
Power-reserve: 60 hours
Jewels: 21
Frequency: 18,000 vibrations per hour
Functions
Hour, minute and «3 X 20 Seconds» indicator
Bracelet
Galuchat /Shagreen (sharkskin)

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DeLaneau – RONDO Grand Feu Enamelled Dial - Pièce unique

DeLaneau – RONDO Grand Feu Enamelled Dial Red Gold - Pièce unique

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DeLaneau creations showcase a great deal of sophistication and complexity. We follow the long tradition of Email de Genève, a process that preserves the colours of an enamelled dial for decades. Each of our timepieces is carefully handcrafted in Geneva using only premium quality materials in cooperation with hand-picked local experts.

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Inspiration

We begin the co-creation process with a blank canvas for you to fill with your own imagination. Our team is by your side to inspire and guide you and bring your dream to fruition.

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Creation

We pursue uniqueness and exclusivity in all our creations. Only the finest materials are selected every step of the way in order to bring your horological dream to life.

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Preparation

The enamelling process starts with the careful selection and meticulous hand grinding of the base elements. Our artisans prepare the precious materials with great patience and care.

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Our artisans master the Geneva Technique. It preserves the surface of your dial for decades. More than 100 hours go into the enamelling of your dial.

Enamel

Enamelling is a mystical art that requires special knowledge of alchemical secrets. The beginnings of enamel art can be traced back to early antiquity. Enamelling flourished for centuries before being perfected in Geneva. Our artisans are masters in this rare and beautiful tradition.

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Various enamelling styles can be combined in order to create the timepiece of your dreams. Countless possibilities exist to further accentuate each creation with precious engraving and selected gems.

Firing

Enamelled colours only reveal themselves after firing. In a long and delicate process the dial is fired countless times at a temperature of 800 degrees Celsius. A great deal of experience is required in order to create this radiant result.

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Setting

We enhance your timepiece with the exquisite craft of gem setting, which complements the magical design. We carefully select gemstones of the highest quality to lend a touch of sparkle to your unique dial.

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Composition

Your pristine dial is fit with the perfect mechanical movement, exquisite casing and a matching strap – with a great deal of experience and delicacy.

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Casing

Patience and great care are required when all the delicate parts are being brought together to form your masterpiece.

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Birth

The magical moment has arrived. Witness your unique masterpiece coming to life.

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

Model: Rondo The Elements - Pièce unique

Reference: RON42129 RG FAN03

The Grand Feu enamelled miniature painting is housed in a Ø 42 mm red gold case set with a rainbow combination of 74 baguette-cut precious stones (8 rubies, 12 blue sapphires, 20 yellow and orange sapphires, 14 tsavorites and 20 diamonds), 116 brilliant-cut diamonds and a diamond-encrusted crown.
This timepiece is equipped with an automatic movement and an alligator strap with a red gold deploying buckle set with 24 diamonds.
The watch totals 3.60ct diamonds and a 3.11ct combination of rubies, sapphires, tsavorites and diamonds.

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Office: 7, Cour Saint-Pierre
1204 Geneva – Switzerland
Co-Creation Atelier:
10, Quai du Général-Guisan
1204 Geneva – Switzerland
Contact: +41 (0)22 318 80 40
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