IWC – PORTOFINO Automatic Moon Phase 37 Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”

IWC Schaffhausen – PORTOFINO Automatic Moon Phase 37 Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”

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Schaffhausen, 2016 – IWC Schaffhausen presents the Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation” to celebrate the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Berlin.

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 (L-R▶): Henrik Ekdahl, Managing Director IWC, Richemont Nothern Europe, Franziska Gsell, CMO IWC Schaffhausen, and Lewis Hamilton, Friend of the Brand IWC Schaffhausen, on the Red Carpet of the Laureus World Sports Awards 2016

The timepiece, limited to 1,500 watches, marks the tenth special edition to be launched by the Schaffhausen-based luxury watchmaker as part of its commitment to Laureus Sport for Good. The winning design from last year’s IWC children’s drawing competition is engraved on the case back. This special engraving is a reminder that a portion of the proceeds from sales goes to Laureus to help support its social projects.

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Sport eliminates differences, imparts self-confidence and promotes team spirit: this is the motto of Laureus Sport for Good, an organization that believes in the integrative force of sport, harnessing its potential to advance social change and provide more promising future prospects for disadvantaged children and adolescents.

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Since 2006, IWC Schaffhausen has been supporting the foundation on an annual basis by launching a special watch in aid of the cause. “Our cooperation with Laureus forms one of the cornerstones of our commitment to social responsibility. The foundation, and its ambassadors from the world of professional sport, are tirelessly and passionately dedicated to improving society. I am proud that we have been able to support this important and necessary work for the tenth year running with a special edition”, summarizes Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen.

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Joachim Loew, National Trainer of the German National Football Team and IWC Brand Ambassador, in Berlin where the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer presented the limited special edition watch Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Edition "Laureus Sport for Good Foundation"

This year, the timepiece of choice is a model from the Portofino family. The Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Edition “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation” (Ref. IW459006) is limited to 1,500 watches worldwide. The dial and the moon phase display feature the unmistakable Laureus blue, lending the timepiece an extraordinary plasticity and depth.

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Jessica Kastrop, in Berlin where the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer presented the limited special edition watch Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 "Edition Laureus Sport for Good Foundation" with the characteristic Laureus blue on the dial.

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The hour indices are complemented by 12 diamonds, which combine with the blue alligator leather strap from Santoni to give the timepiece a very elegant overall look. With a case measuring 37 millimetres in diameter, this watch is also suitable for watch lovers with slender wrists. It is driven by the automatic 35800-calibre movement with a power reserve of 42 hours.

A CHILDREN’S DRAWING ADORNS THE CASE

In addition to their distinctive blue colour, another characteristic feature of the Laureus special editions is the engraving on the case back. Each year, IWC organizes a drawing competition for children and adolescents in the context of the foundation’s projects. An expert jury then reviews all the entries to select the winning design to be engraved on the back of the watch.

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For the tenth special edition in this series, the jury chose the drawing by 16-year-old Eleni Partakki from Cyprus. Her drawing on the competition theme “Time for Sport” shows girls and boys playing with a ball. Eleni Partakki is a participant of Peace Players International Cyprus (PPI), a project that actively encourages Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot boys and girls living in the divided Cyprus to play basketball together.

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For the tenth special edition in this series, the jury chose the drawing by 16-year-old Eleni Partakki from Cyprus. Her drawing on the competition theme “Time for Sport” shows girls and boys playing with a ball.

IWC BRAND AMBASSADORS ATTEND AWARDS NIGHT

For the first time ever, this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony was held in Berlin. These internationally renowned awards have been presented annually in various categories ever since Laureus Sport for Good was founded in 2000. The winners are selected by the Laureus World Sports Academy, which currently consists of over 50 living legends from the sporting world, including American track and field athlete Edwin Moses and German figure skater Katarina Witt. The gala in Berlin was also attended by the prominent IWC brand ambassadors Nico Rosberg, Oliver Bierhoff and Alexei Nemow.

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Lewis Hamilton, Formula One Champion and Friend of the Brand IWC Schaffhausen, in Berlin where the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer presented the limited special edition watch Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37 Edition "Laureus Sport for Good Foundation"

IWC has been a dedicated Global Partner of Laureus Sport for Good since 2005. In 2007, the luxury Swiss watchmaker co-founded the Laureus Foundation Switzerland in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz Switzerland. A total of 1.1 million Swiss francs were raised for the cause at the ninth Laureus Charity Night in Dübendorf last November thanks to proceeds from the event – including those from the auctioning of a Portuguese Tourbillon Mystère Rétrograde Unique Piece “Laureus Charity Night”. The money raised will benefit various projects organized by the foundation in Switzerland – in particular, Laureus Girls in Sport and Laureus Street Soccer.

LAUREUS SPORT FOR GOOD

Laureus Sport for Good channels the power of sport tobring about positive social change. The foundation’s pri-mary focus here is on fostering the personal developmentof children and adolescents and promoting the integrationof young people who are disadvantaged for social, eco-nomic or other reasons. Not only is sport the perfect toolfor imparting self-confidence, self-esteem and social skills,but it also helps young people to stay healthy. In this way,Laureus Sport for Good is helping to sustainably ensure apositive life for the next gener a tion. The foundation spon-sors four social sports projects in Switzerland. With morethan 150 projects worldwide, the Laureus Foundation helpsover 1.5 million children and adolescents in 34 countriesto prepare themselves for the challenges life has to offerthem.

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Technical Specifications

 Model: PORTOFINO Automatic Moon Phase 37  Edition  “Laureus Sport for Good Foundation”

Reference: IW459006

FEATURES
IWC-manufactured Mechanical movement
    Moon phase display
    Central hacking seconds
    Back engraving depicting the winning picture from the “Time for Sport” drawing competition
    Limited to 1,500 watches in stainless steel 
MOVEMENT
    IWC-manufactured calibre: 35800
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h | 4 Hz
    Jewels: 25
    Power reserve: 42 h
    Winding: Automatic
WATCH
    Materials:
Stainless steel case, blue dial with 12 diamonds.
    Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
    Water-resistant: 3 bar
    Diameter: 37 mm
    Case height: 11 mm
STRAP
Blue alligator leather strap from Santoni with pin buckle in stainless steel

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Clemens von Walzel
Department Manager Public Relations
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IWC Schaffhausen
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Ariadne Artiles makes a splash launching the new Oris El Hierro

ORIS – Aquis El Hierro Limited Edition NEW

A deep calling

Ariadne Artiles makes a splash launching the new Oris El Hierro Limited Edition

At the beginning of June, Oris launched the El Hierro Limited Edition at a high-profile event that immersed specially invited guests, including Spanish model Ariadne Artiles, in both the new watch and the fascinating story behind it.

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The watch is named after El Hierro, the most south-western of the Spanish-owned Canary Islands and the site of a submarine volcanic eruption that occurred in 2011. Through the El Hierro Limited Edition watch, Oris is supporting a research scholarship scheme run by the Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO) at the Faculty of Marine Sciences at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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Model Ariadne Artiles took to the water to launch the Oris El Hierro Limited Edition

For the launch event, Oris hosted international and local journalists from watch and lifestyle publications, and special guests from the university and the council. Ariadne Artiles was born on Gran Canaria, and leant her support to the event as both a Canary Islander and an ardent supporter of marine conservation. ‘The ocean takes care of us,’ she said. ‘Let’s return the favour.’

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Sales of the El Hierro Limited Edition will support the IEO’s scholarship programme

The two-day event included a dive and an underwater sightseeing tour off the south coast of the island, which has been a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 2000. The activities were spectacularly documented by the Spanish underwater photographer Francis Pérez, whose many awards include the gold medal he won at last year’s Our World Underwater international photography competition. Shots from the dive included images of Ariadne Artiles testing the El Hierro watch in the surroundings it was inspired by.

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During the event, researcher and scientist Eugenio Fraile presented ‘Project Vulcano’ at the Centro de Interpretación Vulcanológica de El Hierro. Students benefitting from the IEO scholarships will take part in the project, which will work to protect the area’s unique marine ecosystem.

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Top, from left: Luis Lopez, Milagros del Valle, Susana Cabello Cid, Claudine Gertiser, Javier Pomar and Rafael Robaina Below, from left: Eugenio Fraile, Pablo Abaunza and Hector Hernandez.

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Oris is extremely proud to be involved in the El Hierro project. At the end of the event, Claudine Gertiser commented: ‘El Hierro is a magical place and we have seen that the IEO is doing vital conservation work here. Oris is delighted to dedicate its latest limited edition diving watch to El Hierro and the work of the IEO.’

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Eugenio Fraile added: ‘We greatly value our partnership with Oris. This new watch underlines the difference Oris is making with its contribution to preserve the underwater world.’

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Product Features

Model: Oris Aquis Great El Hierro Limited Edition to 2,000 pieces

Reference No. 01733 7653 4783-Set RS  Black Rubber strap

Movement
Automatic movement Oris Cal. 733 (based on Sellita SW 200-1)
With date window at 6 o’clock
Dimensions:    Ø 25.60 mm, 11 1/2’’’
Functions 
Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, date window,
Instantaneous date, date corrector, fine timing device and stop-second
Winding:    Automatic winding, bi-directionally rotating red rotor
Power-Reserve:    38 hrs
Vibrations:    28’800 A/h, 4 Hz
Jewels:    26
Case
Material:    Multi-piece stainless steel case with black DLC coating
Size:   Ø 43.00 mm, 1.693 inches
Top Glass:     Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside
Case Back:    Stainless steel, black DLC plated, screwed, special engravings
Operating Devices:    Stainless steel screw-in security crown, black DLC plated
Water Resistance:    30 bar (300 m)
Interhorn Width:    26 mm
Diver’s unidirectional revolving top ring with redand white minute scale on black ceramic inlay
Screw-in case back with special illustration and engraved limitation number
Crystal
Sapphire crystal domed on both sides with inner anti-reflective coating
Dial
Black dial with applied indices filled with Super-LumiNova® GL
Black nickel hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova® GL inserts
Red nickel central second hand with Super-LumiNova® GL ‘lollipop’ insert  
Strap
Black rubber strap with Oris-developed safety anchor and quick-adjust sliding-sledge folding clasp coated in black DLC

Extras
Special box, certificate, limited to 2000

Price

Swiss Retail Price: CHF 1,950.00
Edition
Limited edition 2000 pieces
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BREITLING – AVENGER II Seawolf Blacksteel 45 Edition

BREITLING – AVENGER II Seawolf Blacksteel 45 Chronometer Limited Edition NEW

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3,000 meters under the sea

Water-resistant to the fabulous depth of 3,000 m (10,000 ft), the Avenger II Seawolf by Breitling combines performance and exclusivity in a 1,000-piece limited series with a black steel case and yellow dial. The new face of prowess.

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While most Breitling watches are born to fly, the brand is also reputed among professionals for its instruments designed to conquer great depths, such as the Avenger II Seawolf. Water-resistant to 3,000 m (10,000 ft), this exceptional model flaunts all the distinctive characteristics one would expect from a champion of the abyss. An ultra-sturdy 45 mm-diameter case with a decompression valve serving to balance out pressure differences inside and outside the watch.

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A unidirectional rotating bezel to calculate dive times, fitted with four rider tabs to facilitate handling even with gloves. A double-gasket screw-locked crown with protective reinforcements and non-slip grip. Luminescent-coated oversized hands and hour-markers. A thick cambered sapphire crystal glareproofed on both sides.

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For those wishing to reconcile adventure and style, Breitling now offers this professional super-diver model in a 1,000-piece limited edition distinguished by an original, technical and powerful look. The satin-brushed steel case and the engraved bezel feature an ultra-resistant carbon-based black coating. The dial strikes a strong and bold contrast with its unusual yellow color. In addition to the black rubber strap, the Avenger II Seawolf Blacksteel is also available with an ultra-sturdy high-tech fabric Military-type strap, or a version combining a Military exterior with a rubber core.

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At the heart of this deep-sea Breitling beats a mechanical selfwinding heart chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), a supreme token of reliability and precision. Exactly what it takes to experience thrilling times in complete safety at 3,000 meters under the sea.

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Technical Specifications

model : AVENGER II Seawolf Blacksteel 45

Reference: M17331E2/I530/109W/M20BASA.1

Movement:
    Caliber 17  (Base Movement: ETA 2824-2)
     Automatic Mechanical Selfwinding, high frequency
     (28,800 vph), 25 jewels
     COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute)
     Power reserve: min. 40 hours
     Calendar: Dial aperture
Functions:
    Hours, Minutes, Seconds,
    Date, Calendar
Case:
    Round
    Black steel (Limited)
    45.00mm
Crown: Screw-locked, two gaskets
Water resistance:
   3,000 m (10,000 ft)
Dial:  Cobra Yellow
Bezel: Unidirectional ratcheted rotating bezel
Crystal: Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Straps: 
    Military (Anthracite)
    Buckle: Tang-type
Leather, Diver Pro, Military, Ocean Racer or Professional III
Interhorn width: 22/20 mm
Thickness: 18.40 mm
Weight (without strap): 145.00 gr. 

Year: 2016

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Hermes – Arceau Pocket La promenade de Platon White Gold

Hermès – ARCEAU Pocket La promenade de Platon White Gold NEW

Hermès Horloger presents three pocket watches decorated according to the techniques of enamel miniature painting, Grand Feu enamelled associated with three-dimensional sculpture; engraving.

Echoing the Hermès theme for 2016 “Nature at full gallop”, the scenes presented on the cover of these three models are drawn from the silk scarf “La promenade de Platon” created by the artist Annie Faivre. This unusual ensemble unites enamel, interwoven microsculpture and engraving in a stroll through the heart of the philosopher’s much-loved gardens of Academus, depicted through three tableaus.

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The rst portrayal plays on shades of brown. At the centre, a horse paws the ground, surrounded by luxurious foliage. Against this background, the scene crafted using the Grand Feu enamel miniature painting technique appears in light shades. Enamel miniature painting involves composing the motif in successive stages. The nuances are expressed through subtle differences of shade, touch after touch. Using a tiny brush, the enamel artist applies the coloured enamel diluted in oil or water. Each stage is marked by a ring in the kiln heated to more than 800°C so that the enamel melts and adheres to the white gold base. It takes more than 20 ring operations for the nal motif to appear.

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The second tableau features a play on volumes and contrasts. The white gold base of the cover is coated with night blue Grand Feu enamel. It provides the backdrop for a decor carved from an extremely thin yellow gold plate. The horseman and his mount form the centre of the scene, surrounded by entwined branches. Each of them is individually positioned by hand in such a way that the overall result expresses the organic nature of the plant. This work of creating a volume effect calls for extremely precise expertise. It also requires great sensitivity in order to ensure that this new kind of weaving radiates a true sense of visual harmony. Once the arrangement is completed, the artisan accentuates certain details with tiny touches of paint.

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The third and last scene stages the art of engraving. It associates the rose gold of the four central horses with the white gold of the background decor. The artist prepares the base by removing metal from the areas where the horses will be placed. The latter are cut out separately and added on to the main plate. The engraver then transforms these rough surfaces, individually hand-modelling each animal as well as the branches. To make the scene stand out, he hollows the edges by digger deeper ‘pockets’ around them. Fine hammering the inside of these recessed areas gives them a smooth, even appearance and a thin layer of metal is then applied to further enhance the contrasts.

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The asymmetrical Arceau case is one of the Hermès watchmaking signatures. Inspired by a stirrup, its upper attachment evokes the shape of a horseshoe. Measuring 48 mm in diameter, it is crafted in white gold by the Hermès workshops along with the alligator cord strap, crafted in accordance with the historical expertise of the Maison. Its transparent case-back reveals the beating heart of the watch.

Each one-of-a-kind Arceau Pocket Promenade de Platon watch is driven by a Hermès H1837 movement crafted in Switzerland. This mechanical self-winding calibre powers the hours and minutes and its mainplate is adorned with snailed circular-graining, while the classic ‘sprinkling of Hs’ motif graces the oscillating weight and the balance bridge.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

MOVEMENT
Type:  Mechanical self-winding, made in
Switzerland. Manufacture Hermès
H1837 movement
Diameter:  26 mm (11 ½’’’)
Thickness  3.7 mm
Power reserve:  50 hours
Frequency:  28,800 vibrations per hour / 4 Hz
Jewelling:  28 jewels
Decoration  
Circular-grained and snailed baseplate,
bridges and oscillating weight satin-brushed and adorned with ‘sprinkling of Hs’. 
Functions 
Hours, minutes.
CASE
Round, 48 mm in diameter
Material: White gold
Cover:  In enamel miniature painting
Glass: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and case-back
Water resistance:  3 bar
COVER

• Crafted using the enamel miniatureт painting technique
• Engraving on white and rose gold
• Engraved and enamelled. Topped with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal

DIAL

• Graded shades of brown enamel on white gold base.
  Champlevé white gold Arabic numerals
• Graded shades of falcon-toned enamel on a white gold base.
  Champlevé white gold Arabic numerals
• Graded shades of night blue enamel on a white gold case.
  Champlevé white gold Arabic numerals

LEATHER

• Cord strap and pouch in matt havana alligator
• Cord strap and pouch in smooth elephant grey alligator
• Cord strap and pouch in matt indigo blue alligator

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CUERVO Y SOBRINOS – TORPEDO Pirarta GMT

CUERVO Y SOBRINOS – TORPEDO Pirarta GMT NEW

With Torpedo Pirata GMT, Cuervo y Sobrinos pays tribute to the rebellious and romantic side of the buccaneers.

The Cuervo y Sobrinos brand couldn’t miss the chance to draw a parallel between the historical past of its place of origin. Secret beaches, buried treasures: Caribbean islands such as Cuba, Tortuga and Santo Domingo were once a favourite hunting ground for famous pirates. Mirroring this spirit of freedom, daring and adventure, Cuervo y Sobrinos pays tribute to the rebellious and romantic side of the buccaneers.

All the parts of this new timepiece are clearly reminiscent of the brazenness of the great pirates: the case is in the shape of a cannon mouth while the lugs represent the bow of a ship plundering on the Caribbean Sea. The crown subtle design in the shape of the globe and the buckle recaptures the design of the lugs.

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This timepiece introduces a feature that is new to the watchmaking: a complicated and innovative modular case with interchangeable rings fitted between the case and the bezel. The watch can evolve over time by playing with various metals carefully chosen to reflect the pirate spirit. The GMT version is available in bronze with titanium, burnished steel in two versions with white or black dial.

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The Torpedo Pirata GMT houses an automatic movement with a second time zone and date at 6 o’clock, water resistant to 5 ATM. Its inner circle is displaying the Arabic numerals with CyS logo inside. The sapphire crystal case-back on each model reveals the details of the mechanism. Engraved on the crystal case-back a unique logo for this model - 2 swords surround the classic CyS logo.

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The Torpedo Pirata watch introduces a feature that is new to the watchmaking: a complicated and innovative modular case with interchangeable rings fitted between the case and the bezel. The watch can evolve over time by playing with various metals carefully chosen to reflect the pirate spirit. The GMT version is available in bronze with titanium, burnished steel in two versions with white or black dial, with black Louisiana alligator or ostrich strap with grey stitching and pin buckle in titanium..

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Technical specifications

Name: TORPEDO PIRATA GMT
     
Highlights:

•       Complicated and innovative modular case
•       Combination of innovative materials
•       Unique design, strong identity
•       24 hours or second time zone

     
Reference/versions:    
      3052.5WGMT white
      3052.5NGMT black
     
Movement: CYS 5123
      Automatic SW 330-1
      Height 4.10 MM
      Diameter 25.60 mm
      25 jewels
      Power reserve 40 hours
Functions: 
      Hours, minutes, seconds. 24 hours hand or second time zone.
      Date display in window at 6 o'clock
Modular case:
     Bronze, titanium and burnished steel
      Sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both sides
      Water resistant to 5 atm
      Case diameter: 45 mm
      Height 12.40 mm
      Screwed see-through case back with a unique logo engraved
      2 swords surround the classic cys crest
Dial: White or Black dial with index applied
      24 hours display on center
Strap: Black alligator or black ostrich
      Titanium pin buckle

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