KERBEDANZ – TWINS Single Edition NEW
The myths about twins are common for many nations of the world. In some of them the twins appear as brothers (rivals, later allies), in others - as brother and sister (male and female elements, for example Osiris and Isis in ancient Egypt). The subject of twins is quite typical for the mythologies of American Indians.
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That's why the sign of the twins on
the dial has acquired a figurative interpretation, non-traditional for
the European zodiacal horoscope, based on an archaic part of the epic of
the K'iche' - Maya "Popol - Vuh" called the myth of "heroes-avengers",
which refers to the most common subjects in the mythology of the
American Indians. In this myth the fight of divine twins against
antagonists is solved in the form of a ball game.
The twins of the epic of K'iche'
incur the displeasure of lords of the underworld- Xibalba, because the
whole days they were playing ball on the road to Xibalba, over the heads
of its lords; the gods of death take it for a direct challenge and the
desire to conquer them. The gods invite the twins to the competition to
posses their equipment and to kill the brothers. The heroes hide their
equipment and descend to Xibalba without it. At night, the twins run the
danger of death in the "Houses of tests," and during the day they play
ball with the gods of death. Heroes are defeated, and the gods of death
kill them on the playground.
The little twins find the attributes
for ball games of their killed father and uncle, they clear the field
and anger again the gods of death by the noise and knock of the ball.
The lords of Xibalba offer to the boys to participate to the
competition. Thanks to the ingenuity and magical abilities – both of
their own and of their assistants - the heroes pass the test, die,
reborn, kill the main rulers of Xibalba, and deprive the other lords of
their power, divine dignity, and their privileges and favorite activity-
ball games. Thereupon, the brothers turn into the Sun and Moon.
From the structure of the myth about
the heroes-players, it follows, a priori, that it reflects the ritual of
a ball game. The twins’ tests in the underworld, leading the hero's
death and their subsequent rebirth (for the first couple - in their
children, for the second - in the heavenly bodies) are mounted to the
initiation ceremonies. It corresponds to the data of ethnography,
according to which, all across America, where the game had an important
meaning in the ritual life and where the myths about the players were
widespread (especially in Mesoamerica, the lowlands of Colombia and
Venezuela, in Mato Grosso), the game was associated with initiation
rites.
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Brand
A name that signifies leader and precursor is worthy of unique personalities. A watch worthy of unique personalities needs to have sublime qualities. This is how Kerbedanz was created as a perfect marriage of watch-making excellence, a unique philosophical concept and a highly creative visual design.
The name KERBEDANZ derives from the patronymic of the Brand’s founding President Tigran Karabedyan.
Paying a tribute to his ancestor, he gives to his company the name KERBEDANZ which means “the heirs of Karabed” (Karabed meaning Precursor/Leader), both qualifiers being perfectly adapted to KERBEDANZ which is a precursor with its concept of specific products’ value. By the way, Kerbedanz appears as a Leader regarding its very unique watch models - or very limited series - dedicated to a very exclusive clientele well known in their activities.
History
The ancestor of Tigran Karabedyan was a renowned goldsmith with wonderful skills to work the metal. He had acquired a great notoriety in the entire region where he exercised his art and was regularly sought to repair failing clocks as well. His fame is not only because of his competence. Indeed he was a good man, humble, generous, devoted to his family, and faithful to his friends. His highly professional skills and knowledge gave him not only a comfortable life but also the consideration and the respect of his surroundings.
Anxious to transfer the legacy of his ancestor and in the respect for the ethical values which had marked his life and works, Tigran Karabedyan decides to create his own watch brand and to locate it in Switzerland, in the city of Neuchâtel, the ancestral cradle of the Swiss watch industry.
The KERBEDANZ watches have a dual heritage: the know-how of the ancestral watchmaking and the ethic value cultivated by a man fair and straight, highly self-demanding in his professional commitment and in his life as well.
Through its product policy - concept, manufacturing and high quality finishing - the excellence of its network and overall the respect dedicated to its Clients, KERBEDANZ will fully reflect these ethical values.
Ethics
The KERBEDANZ watches therefore have a dual heritage: the abilities and the centuries-old tradition of Swiss luxury watchmaking and the ethical values that have accompanied a good and righteous man during his whole life, who was attached to the quality and accuracy of his work as to respect the rules of life.
KERBEDANZ impregnated with the fundamental ethical values, base its principles on the respect of its customers and watches over to offer products of high quality and a distribution that is as selective as exclusive.
Philosophy
Giving sense to beauty
The KERBEDANZ brand has the mission to interpret the multiple universe of human thought as creating exceptional watches by the symbolic content they contain. Through these exceptional watches, KERBEDANZ wants to establish a special relationship with the customers that are named "leaders." These same leaders and precursors, by their actions and charisma, participate in their respective fields to the creation and expansion of the universe of human thought.
By merging the "form and substance" KERBEDANZ carries in his creations perfect union between a philosophical or esthetic symbolism and its cultural translation.
It is this unique creative concept that KERBEDANZ applies to the design of its very exclusive watches, sometimes very evocative or more discrete, mysterious or even subliminal depending on the nature of the subject under discussion. The personalization of the watch can be so secret that its evocation is only comprehensible to its owner.
A World of Symbols
The universe of human thought is not only made of the philosophical and cultural heritage of mankind since ancient times, but it is continually adding new discoveries and theories in such various areas as science, history, philosophy, art and everything related to ethical values that elevate human dignity and give its own value to every civilization and every culture.
To create valuables corresponding to contemporary design, capable of transmitting strong emotions and messages: myths and symbols from the depths of time or exciting visions of a future projection - this is the challenge that KERBEDANZ was sent giving priority in terms of product to the pursuit of excellence, uniqueness, reliability, elegance and innovation at the service of its customers.
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Technical Specifications
Model: KERBEDANZ – Single ROYAL LION
Unique Piece
Movement:
Swiss manual-winding Tourbillon
120 hours power reserve,
28,800vph,
27 jewels
Functions:
Hours, minutes, tourbillon
Case:
Diameter: 50.00mm x 15.60mm
White gold,
Water resistant to 3 atm
Dial:
White gold, blue enamel,
Hand decorated 3 layer dial, guilloché,
With Indo-American motif
Crystal:
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Strap:
Blue genuine alligator
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Kerbedanz SA
Rue des Moulins 51,
2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
info@kerbedanz.com
+ 41 32 725 18 10
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