New Blancpain boutique on 5th Avenue

New Blancpain boutique on 5th Avenue

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

Blancpain is proud to announce the opening of its boutique in the heart of Manhattan. Located on the east side of 5th avenue, half a block north of St. Patrick’s cathedral, this new boutique takes its place among an array of prestigious names and historical buildings. With a 160 square metre surface area dedicated to clients, this is Blancpain’s largest boutique on American soil and 29th own-name boutique, designed to strengthen the brand’ international presence and confirm its worldwide expansion.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

While each boutique has its own personality, Blancpain disseminates the spirit of its Manufacture in Le Brassus in each and every one of them. The interior décor is infused with the brand’s heritage. The cherry wood used for the furniture and the display window design draw their inspiration from the architecture of the workshops and master-watchmaker’s workbenches. This peaceful environment is eminently conducive to discovering watchmaking know-how.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

For the first time in one of its boutiques, Blancpain uses a 360 degree screening system for total immersion in the brand universe.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

Photos and videos are displayed on the upper part of the walls, thus creating an atmosphere where virtual and real collide. The images change according to brand news and are a reminder of its various commitments in several areas such as the oceans, the art of living and motorsports.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

The boutique offers visitors an opportunity to admire Blancpain timepieces and all the collections – from Villeret to Fifty Fathoms, along with models developed exclusively for the boutiques – are on display here, in a setting which invites visitors to take their time in the heart of the city that never sleeps.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

----------------------------------------
For further information:
Blancpain Boutique
645 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10022
Tel: +1 212 396 1735
Email: blancpain.boutiquenyc@swatchgroup.com

--------------------------------------
Blancpain S.A.
Le Rocher 12
1348 Le Brassus
Suisse
Tel.  (+41) 21 796 3636
Fax (+41) 21 796 3637
------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Blancpain
---------------------------------------------------------------
www.Blancpain.com

Jaquet Droz – Grande Seconde QUANTIEME Ivory Enamel

Jaquet Droz – URBAN LONDON Grande Seconde QUANTIEME Ivory Enamel NEW

Time in Evolution

Jaquet Droz has written a new chapter in the story of the Grande Seconde by incorporating a silicon balance spring in the escapement of its movement and rethinking its aesthetic aspect.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...             BIG FOTO

The Grande Seconde Quantième, launched in 2011 and inspired by one of the brand's legendary models, reveals a new face and movement this year, reenergizing the conventions upheld by Jaquet Droz and reaffirming its excellence as a watchmaker.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...             BIG FOTO

For the first time, major changes have been made to the movement with the addition of a silicon balance spring and inversed horns on the pallets fork. Silicon is a highly flexible material that only a small number of watchmaking brands have mastered how to use.  It can withstand shock and variations in temperature and pressure, and its properties allow it to remain unaffected by magnetic fields, maintaining perfect stability over time

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...             BIG FOTO

As with all its movements, Jaquet Droz plays with a range of fine finishing techniques: the plates are circular-grained above and below, the wheels are chamfered, shaped and circular-grained, the steel parts are chamfered and softened, and there are patterns of straight lines and hand-polished angles. All these features compose a unique aesthetic signature, visible through the watch's transparent case-back. For the launch of the new Grande Seconde Quantième Ivory Enamel, the movement is further embellished with fanned Côtes de Genève decoration, which reinforces the brand's identity. 

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...             BIG FOTO

Such modernity, however, is executed with state of the art perfection. The enlarged bridges and the finishes that bring together tones of gray and black give this model a more contemporary feel, all the while integrating perfectly with the brand's decorative signature.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...             BIG FOTO

In tandem with these significant changes, the Grande Seconde Quantième Ivory Enamel's dial, available in two versions - red or white gold with a diameter of 39 or 43 millimeters - has also undergone an aesthetic evolution. It has been double enameled using the historic Grand Feu enamel technique, peculiar to Jaquet Droz.  This gives a lower subdial of increased depth that accentuates the beautiful balance between the two subdials as they describe a figure eight, the brand's lucky number.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...             BIG FOTO

By focusing on changes of a technical and aesthetic nature, Jaquet Droz has again expressed its watchmaking philosophy - the prioritizing of evolution over revolution, while in no way compromising its values of high standards and excellence in terms of both mechanics and ornament.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...             BIG FOTO

-------------------------------------------
Technical Specifications

Model: Grande Seconde QUANTIEME Ivory Enamel

Reference: J007033200 Red gold 43mm  BIG FOTO
Reference: J007013200 Red gold 39mm  BIG FOTO
Reference: J007034200 White gold 43mm  BIG FOTO
Reference: J007014200 White gold 39mm  BIG FOTO

Movement
Jaquet Droz 2660Q2.P,
Self-winding mechanical movement, silicon balance,

Double barrel, flat bridges, 

• Red gold oscillating weight

• White gold oscillating weight

Indications:

Off-centered hours and minutes, 

large seconds subdial
Pointer-type date display at 6 o'clock

Jewelling: 30 jewels
Power reserve: 68 hours
Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h
Case

•  Red Gold 
•  White Gold

Diameter: 39&43 mm diameter
Height: 12.21 mm
Individual series number engraved on the case-back
Water resistance: 3 bar (30 meters)
Dial
 Ivory Grand Feu enamel, double level
Hands: Hours, minutes, seconds and dates in red gold
Date with red varnished tip
Strap
Rolled-edge hand-made:
Black alligator leather strap
Buckle:

•  Red gold ardillon

• White gold ardillon

------------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Jaquet.Droz
-------------------------------------------------------
www.Jaquet-Droz.com

JEANRICHARD – Terrascope White Dial

JEANRICHARD – Terrascope White Dial

JEANRICHARD Welcomes Luca Manfe MasterChef Season 4 Winner as Friend of the Brand

Luca Manfe is a quintessential example of a man who embodies the JEANRICHARD “Philosophy of Life.” The Italian chef emigrated into the heart of New York City from Italy in 2005. In his journey to conquer the enormously competitive restaurant industry, Manfe started his career managing restaurants before becoming the first male contestant and previous season returnee to win MasterChef on FOX.
 Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...         BIG FOTO

With Luca Manfe, JEANRICHARD discovered these familiar ties,
"JEANRICHARD's Philosophy of Life spoke to me instantly. It's about not thinking twice about what you love to do, and just getting it done. The more I believed in my cooking and playing with incredible ingredients, the more recognition I received from those around me. National television only made it a bigger reality. “ Manfe says.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...         BIG FOTO

After a season of heated competitions and demonstrating a knack for harnessing unmatched creativity on the fly, Luca Manfe took home the grand prize from America’s #1 cooking competition series, earning the title of MasterChef and his own cookbook deal.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...         BIG FOTO

“Luca will offer a new and stimulating angle to further explore JEANRICHARD’s Philosophy Of Life”, adds Bruno Grande, Managing Director of JEANRICHARD. “We are looking forward to a dynamic partnership and to sharing the common conviction and dedication to exploring new bounds together.”

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...         BIG FOTO

Swiss luxury watch manufacturer JEANRICHARD is a brand known for telling the stories of ordinary individuals who harbor extraordinary talent and accomplish extraordinary things. In choosing its friends of the brand, JEANRICHARD seeks those who possess and believe in their own skill and confidence under the greatest challenges. It has become a perspective coined by the brand as “The Philosophy of Life.”

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...         BIG FOTO

------------------------------------------------------------
Technical Specifications

References: 60500-11-701-11A

Case:
Polished and vertically
satin-finished stainless steel case
Diameter: 44.00 mm
Height: 12.60 mm
Antireflective sapphire crystal
Sapphire case-back, screwed-down
Water-resistant to 100 m
Movement: Manufacture JR60, self-winding
Calibre: 11 ½’’’
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations/hour (4 Hz)
Jewels: 26
Power reserve: minimum 38 hours
Functions: hour, minute, second, date
White matt dial:
Applied rhodium-coated indexes
with additional luminescent dot
Rhodium-coated hands with
luminescent material
Stainless steel bracelet:
Stainless steel butterfly buckle

--------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - JeanRichard watches
-------------------------------------------------------------------
www.JeanRichard.com

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon

ROGER DUBUIS – EXCALIBUR Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon NEW

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

Roger Dubuis joins hands with Emirates Airline
in the “Time for Change” initiative to improve children’s lives

Roger Dubuis, a leader in Fine Watchmaking and pioneer of contemporary skeleton calibres, and the Emirates Airline Foundation, are coming together in a charity initiative aimed at bringing joy and enhancing the lives of children around the world.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

The ‘Time for Change’ initiative will raise funds for the Emirates Airline Foundation through a silent auction of a unique piece: the Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon. The timepiece, designed exclusively for the partnership, is Roger Dubuis’ most iconic creation, a true collector’s item! All the proceeds of the auction will go towards the Emirates Airline Foundation’s many programs dedicated to bettering the lives of children all over the world.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

The ‘Time for Change’ auction will run from August 15th 2014 to March 15th 2015. Passengers on all Emirates flights can bid for a chance to own a collector’s dream by filling in a bid form in-flight. The winning bidder will be invited for a VIP visit to the Roger Dubuis Manufacture in Geneva, Switzerland for an up-close look at the savoir-faire and mastery that go into fashioning some of the world’s most iconic timepieces. The winner will also meet the master watchmaker who crafted the timepiece.

Those interested can view and submit their bids for the Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon at the Roger Dubuis Boutique at The Boulevard, Emirates Towers in Dubai from August 15th 2014 to March 15th 2015.

“We are extremely proud to join hands with Emirates to make a difference in the lives of children and enable them to live brighter, happier lives,” said Jean-Marc Pontroué, CEO of Roger Dubuis. “The Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon is among our finest creations and we hope to be able to raise the maximum amount for the Foundation.”

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

“This collaboration with Roger Dubuis will go a long way in our efforts to positively impact the lives of children,” said Terry Daly, Board Member of the Emirates Airline Foundation, and Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President – Service Delivery. “There is great need to garner international support to help millions of children around the world and improve their quality of life. We hope this initiative will make a meaningful difference.”

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

 The Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon is a ground-breaker in the world of watchmaking. A masterpiece from a brand known for its daring technical innovativeness, the timepiece brings together for the first time the skeleton and the double flying tourbillion in an extravagant exercise in style and watchmaking expertise.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

The timepiece is powered by the extremely technical RD01SQ movement, comprised of 301 parts that ensure greater precision thanks to a differential system that averages the rates of the two tourbillons. As with every other masterpiece from the Roger Dubuis collections, the Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon carries the Poinçon de Genève, the seal of watchmaking excellence.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

As the only watch Manufacture in the world to have all of its timepieces embossed with the Poinçon de Genève, the most demanding signature in Fine Watchmaking, Roger Dubuis has carved out an exclusive niche in the world of Haute Horlogerie thanks to its expertise in architectural and technical mechanisms combined with powerful, daring designs.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO

The Emirates Airline Foundation (www.emiratesairlinefoundation.org) a non-profit charity dedicated to providing a wholesome and loving environment that enhances the quality of life for children in need across the world.

------------------------------------------------------------
Technical Specifications

Excalibur Skeleton Double Flying Tourbillon  - Unique piece

Case 
Ø 45 mm,
Black DLC Unique piece and limitation engraved on the case back
Movement
Calibre RD01SQ Double flying tourbillon skeleton
Features:
Hand-wound mechanical skeleton movement, 16 ¾’’’,
28 jewels, charcoal grey, rhodium-plated, circular-grained.
Stamped with the Poinçon de Genève
Specifications: 
Double flying tourbillon with differential visible between 4 and
5 o’clock and between 7 and 8 o’clock
Number of parts: 301
Height: 7.67 mm
Frequency: 2x3 Hz (21,600 vph)
Power reserve: 50 hours 
Dial 
Skeleton, charcoal grey flange and black screws
Water resistance 5 BAR (50 m)
Strap 
Black strap, genuine alligator
Production Unique piece
Certification Poinçon de Genève
--------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Roger Dubuis
------------------------------------------------------
www.RogerDubuis.com

OMEGA – De Ville Trésor 1940s Classic

OMEGA –  De Ville Trésor 1940s Classic NEW

OMEGA introduces an upgraded version of a late 1940s classic: the De Ville Trésor

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

 
haracterised by its thin golden case, the De Ville Trésor of 1949 was named such because it safeguarded the legendary 30 mm calibre within. More than half a century later, the De Ville Trésor is reintroduced with one of the most advanced mechanical movements the brand has ever unveiled.

* Characterised by its thin golden case, the De Ville Trésor of 1949 was named such because it safeguarded the legendary 30 mm calibre within
Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO 

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO 

Available in polished 18K OMEGA Sedna™ gold, 18K yellow gold or 18K white gold, this treasure features a thin case with a height of just 10.6 mm – a distinctive characteristic borrowed from its predecessor.
Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

The silvery opaline dial is decorated with a vintage “clous de Paris” structure, domed 18K gold indexes and a date window at 6 o’clock. The hour hand and domed minute and seconds hands are crafted from the same metallic material as the elegant case. A box-form scratch-resistant sapphire crystal treated with anti-reflective coating on both sides protects this understated dial.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

This exquisite timepiece is presented on a classic black or brown leather strap with a polished gold buckle. It is attached to the case with slightly curved 18K gold lugs.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

The polished caseback of the De Ville Trésor is engraved with “Si14”, “Anti-magnetic” and “>15’000 Gauss”. A domed sapphire crystal provides an unobstructed view of the exclusive mechanical movement within.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

At the heart of this stylish timepiece is the OMEGA Master Co-Axial calibre 8511 – a unique, manually-wound movement which features a time zone function, Si14 silicon balance spring, a three-level Co-Axial escapement and OMEGA’s exclusive anti-magnetic technology.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

This officially certified chronometer is resistant to strong magnetic fields – even those greater than 15,000 gauss – and boasts the same level of precision that its Co-Axial cousins are known for.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

The De Ville Trésor is offered with a full four-year warranty and is water resistant to 3 bar (30 metres / 100 feet).

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...      BIG FOTO

---------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Omega
------------------------------------------------------------------
www.OmegaWatches.com