Wednesday, September 9, 2015

ARMIN STROM – Skeleton Pure FIRE Gold Limited Edition

















ARMIN STROMSkeleton Pure FIRE Gold Limited Edition 


A GIFT TO WARM HEARTS - EVEN YOUR OWN - FROM ARMIN STROM

This holiday season, warm yourself beside the fire —ARMIN STROM Skeleton Pure Fire, that is! The award-winning design in 18k rose gold is the perfect gift to yourself or for a loved one this holiday season.


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The independent Swiss Watch Manufacture ARMIN STROM specializes in open-worked and skeleton mechanical timepieces. On all its watches, the company displays the more intricate side of the caliber so it is viewed from the dial side.

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Skeleton Pure's double-barrels create a captivating animation when the watch is wound. 3D PVD colorization of the movement's bridges and main plate in a rich deep brown accentuate the complex architecture of the movement. With an eight-day power reserve, the watch dial exhibits hours, minutes, small seconds and power reserve.

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The stainless steel Water version of Skeleton Pure was recognized for excellence in product design in the prestigious 2015 Red Dot Design Award international competition. Two additional models are Skeleton Pure Earth with a case in stainless steel with PVD black and Skeleton Pure Air in titanium. All editions are limited to 100.

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Technical details  
CALIBRE ARM09-S 16½‘‘‘
Characteristics:  
Functions:
Hour, minute, small second, power reserve indicator
Winding-mechanism: 

Manual wind-up with crown wheels turning on the dial side
Impulse: Double going barrel
 
Plate and bridges:
Fully skeletonised main plate, gear-train bridges and barrel-bridges.
3D-PVD coatings of the main plate correspond to the respective element
 
Escapement:
Escape wheel and pallets made of solid gold with hardened functional areas
 
Regulating system: Screwed balance with Breguet overcoil  
Frequency: 18,000 A/h  
Number of Jewels: 34  
Number of individual parts: 146  
Diameter: 36.60mm  
Height: 6.20mm  
Power reserve: 8 days
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Technical Specifications


Ref. RG15-PF.5N  Skeleton Pure FIRE Gold Case
 
Movement
ARMIN STROM Manufacture calibre ARM09-S PURE
Manual-winding,
calibre 16½‘‘‘
8-day power reserve,
Small seconds, off-centre time indications
Frequency: 18,000 A/h
Jewels: 34
Number of components: 146
Functions: Hour, minute, small second, Tourbillon
Power reserve: 8 days
Case

FIRE - 18ct Rose Gold
Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Diameter: 43.40 mm
Height: 13.00 mm
Water-resistance: 50 m
 
Distinctions: 
Fully skeletonised, main plate with dark brown PVD coating  
Dial ring:  Sapphire with founded appliques
Hands: Rose gold

Straps
Delivered with a genuine black or brown alligator horn-back strap and 18ct rose gold ardillon buckle as well as an additional black or brown rubber strap. 
A double-fold clasp in 18ct rose gold is available on option.

Limited to 100 pieces


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Bettina Fleury, Armin Strom AG,
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

HYT – H2 AVIATOR Titanium DLC Limited Edition















HYT H2 AVIATOR Titanium DLC Limited Edition NEW

H2 Aviator: a Lofty Creation for HYT

With an already imposing name, the H2 Aviator is the first time HYT creates a timepiece destined for aviation lovers which each step of its concept designed to satisfy aeronautical codes. The H2 Aviator isn't simply an evolution, it is a true transformation of HYT's iconic H2 launched in 2013, a piece easily distinguishable by its 'V' shaped positioned bellows.

The H2 Aviator is a well thought out design conceived to go the distance over years, to evolve, follow and even anticipate horological trends and to think that our creations are all of this quality, gives me enormous satisfaction.' says HYT CEO Vincent Perriard. 'The H2 transcends different orbs and is now propelled 10,000 feet upward as if it had always been meant for this.'

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OPTIMAL LEGIBILITY

The H2's new aviatic garb underlines the piece's legibility, a defining element for all flight instruments. The path and the colour of the minute hand has been redrawn with its quarter hour indexes enlarged and in red.

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The central hand underwent the same treatment! Magnified and tipped by a red arrow, a first for HYT. The crown position indicator (H-N-R) located at 3pm is visible via a window that displays the selected function.

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To ensure all components shine with maximum visibility they are placed on a DLC treated movement with a satin finish and polished angles. The contrast with the neighbouring chrome is optimal, the reading of the time simple and intuitive.

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FURTIVE FUSELAGE

Like all fighter planes the cockpit is functional and extremely visible in this sleek casing. HYT gave priority to a case entirely coated in DLC including the hour indexes that are treated with grey anthracite Super-LumiNova. Consistent with aeronautical codes, the hour is read by a yellow liquid.

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As with all technical pieces, the H2 has its share of innovations. One of HYT's leitmotifs is to bring these innovations directly to the wearer: palpably, concretely and immediately.

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 HYT's latest innovation is a new strap covered in in Kevlar (an aramid synthetic fibre with high tensile strength and temperate resistance, a fibre that can be used in extreme conditions such as clothing for racing car pilots, racing sails, and also in the aeronautical and aerospace industry).

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The H2 Aviator's case measures 48.8 millimetres. It is a limited edition of 40 pieces and will be available in October 2015.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Model: H2 AVIATOR Titanium black DLC

Ref: 248-DL-01-GF-KG  Limited edition of 40 pieces

Case    
Titanium black DLC with polished, micro blasted and satin finishes
- Diameter: 48.8 mm
- Height: 17.9 mm
- Screw-down dynamometric crown sheathed in rubber
- Titanium black DLC dome at 6 o'clock
- Domed sapphire crystal (box) with anti-reflection coating
- Screwed sapphire back
- Water-resistant to 50 meters
Movement    
Mechanical with manual winding, exclusive HYT caliber
- 21,600 vph, 3 Hz, 28 jewels
- Titanium black DLC bridges and titanium black DLC colored satin-finished accents
- 192-hour (8-day) power reserve.
Dial    
unstructured, fluid hours
- Black alumiunium hour dial; charcoal grey numerals
- Saphir minute dial, black rhodium minute hand with a red arrow, white indexes and every 15 minutes red numerals 15, 30, 45, 60)
- Luminescent minute hand and hour-markers.
Functions  
  
Retrograde yellow fluidic hours;
Minutes with a « déphaseur angulaire » (jumping hand) at 30 minutes;
Crown position indicator (H-N-R);
Thermal indicator
Strap    
Grey/black Kevlar strap with a red stiching,
Titanium black DLC deployant buckle.
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Monday, September 7, 2015

ANTOINE PREZIUSO – Tourbillon of Tourbillons Diamond of Diamonds


ANTOINE PREZIUSOTourbillon of Tourbillons Full Diamond of Diamonds Unique Piece NEW


The latest creation by Antoine Preziuso Genève features three tourbillons on a revolving plate, which resonate like three hearts beating in unison. Producing this ‘mechanical ballet’ involved challenges of incredible complexity, notably the creation of a central planetary triple-differential. The result is a timepiece full of poetry: a vibrant homage to the watchmaking’s finest complication.

The Tourbillon of Tourbillons sees Antoine Preziuso write a new chapter in the long history of that most emblematic of watchmaking complications: the Tourbillon.

The tourbillon already defied the laws of gravity – now it plays with the laws of resonance.

The three tourbillons of this exceptional timepiece, arranged around a revolving plate, resonate together – oscillating at a stable frequency like three hearts beating in unison. This technical tour de force, protected by three international patents, is made possible by a differential, installed in the centre of the movement, that required many years of effort, calculations and imagination.

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The central planetary triple-differential is blend of physical laws and mathematical formulae: the watch’s veritable ‘brain.’ It is of such complexity that no computer programme has succeeded in accurately simulating its way of functioning. It even required the creation of the smallest ball-bearing in the world: scarcely 1.6mm in diameter! The challenges involved were tremendous: the differential has to distribute constant energy from the twin-barrel to the three tourbillons; it must also deliver this energy through the centre without disturbing the axis of the hands; and it must correct any variations of frequency and even, if necessary, adjust as necessary should one of the tourbillons stop working.

The Tourbillon of Tourbillons is a dream Antoine Preziuso has nurtured since 2004. It is also the fruit of 35 years of independent watchmaking – and of an authentic passion Antoine has transmitted to his son Florian, with whom he has collaborated closely to overcome all of the countless technical obstacles that rose up along the way.

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The association of three tourbillons on a revolving plate gives the timepiece unmatched regularity. It also enriches the Tourbillon of Tourbillons with the symbolism of the figure 3, as in the three dimensions of Time: Past, Present and Future. Each tourbillon completes one rotation around its axis every 60 seconds. All are equidistant from the centre of the plate, which completes six revolutions every hour... another reference to the figure 3 and its multiples. This tribute to measuring time superbly ignores the decimal system in favour of a system founded on the figure 12 – as in the year’s 12 complete lunar phases.

The Tourbillon of Tourbillons is characterized by total respect for the codes of luxury watchmaking. All components are finished and assembled by hand; the plate and tourbillon bridges are made from titanium.

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Antoine Preziuso has no business plan or even marketing strategy – but what he does have, most of all, is a passion for Haute Horlogerie, to which he is devoted. He strives to transmit DNA to his designs, and is one of those rare, intelligent artists born with special gifts, a love of work and a love of art. He is not content with applying time-honoured watchmaking principles, but seeks above all to discover new ones. As Antoine Preziuso likes to say: whatever is known is finished, whatever is unknown is infinite. He bows to no convention – witness his 35 years of watchmaking independence. His brand’s origins lie in Geneva, yet the designs of his timepieces betray the influence by his Italian roots. When people speak about Antoine Preziuso, they speak about exquisite, made-to-measure Swiss watches and a talent at the frontier of science and art: a world of dreams.

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Antoine Preziuso, an independent watchmaker and designer since 1980 who graduated at the top of his class from the Geneva Watchmaking School and is renowned in the field of fine Swiss watch making, created his brand in 1996. He can be credited with many patents including most notably the famous 3Volution, a three-cage tourbillon movement. He is a member of the AHCI (the Horological Academy of Independent Creators) and an apprenticeship supervisor. The philosophy of ANTOINE PREZIUSO GENEVE is based on three main values: independence and creativity, with passion as the driving force behind them.

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These are the three values that explain the whole structure of the company, as well as its strategic choices. Benefitting from absolute freedom in creative and commercial terms, the watch range can be diversified in an entirely unrestricted manner, through daring to explore new technical and aesthetic solutions and using rare materials such as meteorite. Likewise, the brand’s resolutely high-end positioning enables it to maintain limited production, and thus absolute control over quality, as it relates to the watches themselves as well as to customer relations. Customers are therefore offered a totally personalized service, offered by one set of passionately enthusiastic individuals to another.

Finally, the structure of a company such as ANTOINE PREZIUSO GENEVE, composed of a small team of highly qualified professionals, ensures unrivalled reaction times, in terms of delivery as well as after-sales service. It is by building on these assets and qualities that the Antoine Preziuso Genève brand intends to expand its point-of -sale network in the medium term, based on the current model of a limited number of well-established stores in every continent.

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

Model: TOURBILLON of TOURBILLONS Diamond of Diamonds

Movement and functions
Caliber Antoine Preziuso : AFP-TTR-3X patented
Manufactured Mechanical Choreograph movement with manual winding
Plate and tourbillon bridges are made from titanium
Indication of Hours and minutes
Hand made personalized decoration
3 International patent
Dimensions : 39.80mm
Total height : 10.80mm
Ruby : 65
Ball bearing: n6
Dial :
Hours and minutes in the centre of the rotating platform
Motor organ : Double serial barrels
Regulator organs of transmission :  planetary triple-differential gear
Regulator organs of frequency : 3 tourbillons «planetary satellite»
Frequency :  
3X 21'600Ah (3Hz)
Rotating speed of the tourbillon carriage :  1t/min
Rotating speed of the plate:  1t/10min
Power reserve : 48h
Case :
Combination 300 gr. of Gold 18k – Diamonds
45 mm diameter-14 mm thick.
Bezels: 18kt gold / Diamonds
Crown in 18kt gold / Diamonds
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflection treatment.
Diamonds  : 
150 carat of diamonds
500 baguettes diamonds
Bracelet :
Gold 18k – Full Diamonds
Unique Piece Only 1/1
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Chemin Plein Vent 1
CH - 1228 Plans-les-Ouates
Phone : +41 22 771 40 60
 mp@antoine-preziuso.com
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Saturday, September 5, 2015

ZENITH – PILOT Type 20 EXTRA SPECIAL



ZENITHPILOT Type 20 EXTRA SPECIAL BRONZE NEW

THE VINTAGE SPIRIT OF A NATURALLY PATINATED BRONZE CASE

The Pilot Type 20 Extra Special with its new bronze case is making a noteworthy entrance into the collection of Zenith aviator watches. Bronze, a particularly resistant non-magnetic copper and tin alloy, acquires a natural patina as it oxidises, thereby accentuating the vintage appeal of this legendary appeal. 

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Testifying to the pioneering role played by Zenith in developing flight instruments in the early days of aviation, the new Pilot Type 20 Extra Special is endowed with all the original attributes of a pilot’s watch: oversized luminescent Arabic numerals ensuring impeccable readability, as well as a large ratcheted screwed-in crown enabling adjustment with gloved hands.

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Enhanced by a domed sapphire crystal, its functions are distinctively displayed on a broad matt black dial framed by a minute track, while the imposing Arabic numerals made from blocks of white Super-LumiNova® and the faceted luminescent hands reinforce its vintage elegance and its optimal legibility. At the heart of the generous 45 mm bronze case that is water-resistant to 100 metres beats the automatic Zenith Elite Calibre 679.

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Operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz), this accurate and reliable Manufacture-made movement driving central hours, minutes and seconds hands has a 50-hour power reserve. The solid titanium case-back, bearing an etching of Louis Blériot’s plane and adorned with the Zenith Flying Instruments logo, is a vivid reminder of its legendary origins. A rubber-lined Nubuck strap fitted with a titanium pin buckle sets the final touch to this vintage-spirit timepiece made for adventurers with a thirst for wide horizons.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: PILOT Type 20 EXTRA SPECIAL

New case in Bronze
Screwed-in crown
Case-back engraved with Zenith flying instruments logo


Reference: 29.2430.679/21.C753

Movement:
Elite 679, Automatic
Calibre: 11½``` (Diameter: 25.60 mm)
Thickness: 3.85 mm
Components: 126
Jewels: 27
Frequency: 28,800 VpH (4 Hz)
Power-reserve: min. 50 hours
Finishes: Oscillating weight with “Côtes de Genève” motif 
Functions:
Hours and minutes in the centre
Central seconds hand 
Case:
Material: Bronze
Diameter: 45 mm
Opening diameter: 37.80 mm
Thickness: 14.25 mm
Crystal: Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
Case-back: Titanium case-back engraved with the Zenith aviation instruments logo
Water-resistance: 10 ATM 
Dial: Black
Hour-markers: Arabic numerals in SuperLuminova SLN C3
Hands: Gold-plated, faceted and coated with SuperLuminova SLN C3 
Strap:
Oily Nubuck leather strap with protective rubber lining
Titanium pin buckle

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Friday, September 4, 2015

Ulysse Nardin – MARINE DIVER Blue Ocean Limited Edition















Ulysse NardinMARINE DIVER Blue Ocean Chronometers Limited Edition NEW

 For over 170 years Ulysse Nardin has been creating some of the most reliable Marine Chronometers in existence.

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With this latest addition to the Marine Diver collection, the Manufacture in Le Locle firmly establishes its reputation as a cutting-edge watchmaker.

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Resolutely anchored in aquatic sports, the brand new Blue Ocean is designed to tackle extreme conditions. It perfectly combines its dual function as a diving instrument and beautiful watchmaking piece.

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Its stainless-steel case has been specially treated with a sophisticated vulcanisation process giving it a blue rubber coating with a remarkable appearance and a truly comfortable feel. Its exhibition case-back reveals the self-winding movement also blued.

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Fitted with a unidirectional rotating bezel and screwed crown, its individually-numbered case is water-resistant to 200 metres. This edition is limited to 1846 pieces, each individually numbered on the side of the case.

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Technical specifications

Model: Marine Diver Blue Ocean Limited Edition
Limited Edition 1’846 pieces 

Reference: 263-99LE-3C Rose Gold side plate

Movement
11 ½’’ Calibre UN-26, (based on the ETA 2892-A2);
28 jewels
Power-Reserve Approximately 42 h
Winding Self-winding
Functions
Chronometer with power reserve indicator at 12 o’clock
Small seconds and large date at 6 o’clock
Case
Stainless steel specially treated with a blue rubber coating using a sophisticated vulcanization process
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel with gold accents
Diameter: 45.8 mm
Water-resistance: 200 m
Dial: 
Blue with wave pattern
Luminescent index in blue 
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Crown: Screw-down security crown
Case-back: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Strap: 
Rubber strap with two black ceramic elements and folding clasp

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Rue du Jardin 3
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Switzerland
T :+4132 930 74 00
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LONGINES – HERITAGE Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph














LONGINES HERITAGE Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph NEW

The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph – A reissue of a sleekly designed Single Push-Piece Chronograph

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Once again drawing from its long watchmaking tradition, Swiss watchmaker Longines is reissuing one of its period time pieces as a new addition to the Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph line. Longines’ exclusive single push-piece column-wheel movement is housed in the sober watch case of this new model. This refined chronograph also features a tachymeter scale.

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Longines loves to reissue iconic pieces from its museum to expand its Heritage line. Today again, the brand with the winged hourglass launches a refined chronograph produced in the first half of the 20th century. The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph is sure to win over fans of watchmaking tradition.

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The transparent steel case back with a diameter of 41 mm reveals the minutiae of Longines’ signature watch movement. The blued finish column wheel shows its perfectly symmetrical profile within this exclusive calibre. A single push-piece is used to control the chronograph’s functions, reinforcing this model’s sleek design. 

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The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph displays a sober elegance, much like the model that inspired it. Available in black matte or white lacquer, its dial bears black or white contrasting Arabic numerals and a tachymeter scale. Its rhodium-plated or blued finish steel hands stand out, ensuring perfect reading. A black or brown leather strap harmoniously completes this model.

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Technical Specifications

Model:  HERITAGE Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph 


Reference numbers: L2.800.4.53.0
The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph’s black lacker dial bears white contrasting Arabic numerals and a tachymetric scale. Its rhodium-plated hands stand out, ensuring perfect reading. The transparent steel case back with a diameter of 41 mm reveals the minutiae of Longines’ signature watch movement. The blued finish column wheel shows its perfectly symmetrical profile within this exclusive calibre. A single push-piece is used to control the chronograph’s functions, reinforcing this model’s sleek design. 

Reference numbers: L2.800.4.23.2
The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph’s white lacker dial bears black contrasting Arabic numerals and a tachymetric scale. Its blued finish steel hands stand out, ensuring perfect reading. The transparent steel case back with a diameter of 41 mm reveals the minutiae of Longines’ signature watch movement. The blued finish column wheel shows its perfectly symmetrical profile within this exclusive calibre. A single push-piece is used to control the chronograph’s functions, reinforcing this model’s sleek design.

Movement
Self-winding mechanical movement with single push-piece and
column-wheel chronograph mechanism
Calibre L788.2 (ETA A08.L11)
13¼ lines, 27 jewels, 28’800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 54 hours
Functions   
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock, date at 6 o'clock, tachymetric scale
Chronograph
  • Centre sweep seconds hand
  • Dragging 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
Case   
Steel  Ø 41 mm
Round,
Single push-piece integrated into the crown
Transparent sapphire case back
Sapphire crystal with several layers of anti-reflective treatment
Water-resistant    To 3 bar (30 meters)  
Dial   
 –  White lacquer, 9 black Arabic numerals
     Black tachymetric scale
 –  Matte black, 9 white Arabic numerals
     White tachymetric scaleHands: Rhodium-plated or blued steel
Strap   
Brown or black alligator with buckle
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Longines International Public Relations
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