AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Extra-Thin Yellow Gold

AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Extra-Thin Yellow Gold

Royal Oak Extra-Thin 

Yellow Gold - 2017

When the original Royal Oak first appeared in 1972, it was notable for several reasons - it was the world's first luxury sports watch; it was imposing, yet impressively thin; and, despite being the most expensive watch of its type on the market, it was available only in stainless steel.

That changed in 1977 when the first yellow gold 39 mm Royal Oak became available, bringing a whole new character to what would soon be regarded as an iconic design.

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In 2016, classic yellow gold returned to Audemars Piguet’s product portfolio and was presented in a select group of Royal Oak models. Today, to mark the 40th anniversary of the first precious metal Royal Oaks, Audemars Piguet has created a new series of Extra-Thin versions in yellow gold.

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The 18-carat yellow gold “Jumbo” is available with two distinct “Petite Tapisserie” dials - classic blue or vintage-inspired champagne - both of which evoke a delightful 1970s aesthetic while offering the very latest in fit, finish, accuracy and reliability.

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The blue dial features a lighter shade –similar to the yellow gold models released last year, as it beautifully contrasts with the case and bracelet. Meanwhile, the champagne dial blends with the other yellow gold timepiece, creating a monochromatic aesthetic of beauty and warmth.

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These pieces pay tribute to the original Royal Oak model, embodying the distinctive features and extensive finishing techniques that define the world’s first luxury sports watch.

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As with all examples of reference 15202, the new yellow gold model is equipped with the renowned ultra-thin self-winding Manufacture caliber 2121, first introduced half a century ago.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Royal Oak Extra-Thin Yellow Gold
Reference: 15202BA.OO.1240BA.01 - Blue dial

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Reference: 15202BA.OO.1240BA.02 - Yellow-gold toned dial

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Movement
Self-winding
Manufacture Calibre 2121
Total diameter: 28.40 mm (12’’’ 1/2 lignes)
Total thickness: 3.05 mm
Number of jewels: 36  
Number of parts: 247
Minimal guaranteed power reserve: 40h
Frequency of balance wheel (Hz): 2.75 (=19,800 vibrations /h)
Case
18-carat yellow gold case 39 mm
Glare-proofed sapphire crystal and caseback
Water-resistant to 50 m
Dial

• Blue dial with “Petite Tapisserie” pattern
• Yellow-gold toned dial with “Petite Tapisserie” pattern

Yellow gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating
Functions
Hours, minutes and date
Bracelet
18-carat yellow gold bracelet with AP folding clasp


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BLANCPAIN – WOMEN Ultraplate Saint-Valentin 2017 Edition

BLANCPAIN – WOMEN Ultraplate Saint-Valentin 2017 Limited Edition

A love story by Blancpain

Blancpain is celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with a watch dedicated to love and passion.

The adornment of this 29 mm-e timepiece is designed to celebrate the traditional lovers’ day.
Its steel bezel and lugs are set with 68 diamonds, while the mother-of-pearl dial features eight. The seconds hand depicts an arrow symbolizing the transmission of love. Its tip is red, a color synonymous with passion.

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A heart adorned with 19 buff-top rubies embellishes the delicately shimmering dial at 12 o’clock. The buff-top cut was mainly used during the Art Deco period for jewelry models, and occasionally in recent years on watch dials. It reveals the rounded upper part of the gem and thereby enhances the radiance of the dial by allowing the light to penetrate more fully into the stone. The lower part of the ruby refracts the light like a facetted stone.

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The sapphire crystal reveals an openworked white gold oscillating weight adorned with a snailed bevel, polished angles, as well as straight and circular Côtes de Genève. The Manufacture thereby demonstrates the full extent of its expertise by combining these delicate and sophisticated procedures. The Blancpain logo engraved on the oscillating weight echoes the main dial element and also adopts the color of love.

Above and beyond aesthetic appeal, impressive technical refinement

At the heart of this model beats the new Caliber 913. The glucydur balance-wheel fitted with micrometric regulating screws is now equipped with a balance-spring in silicon.

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The latter is an innovative material within the watch industry over the past few years and features several advantages: its low density makes it particularly light and it is also more shock-resistant as well as impervious to magnetic fields. These properties ensure the almost perfect geometry of the balance-spring, thereby improving the isochronism of the movement and hence the precision of the watch.

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Catering to individual wishes, the Saint-Valentin 2017 watch is fitted with two interchangeable alligator leather straps, one in red and the other in white. This dainty model is available in an engraved and numbered 99-piece limited edition.

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Technical data

Model: WOMEN Ultraplate Saint-Valentin 2017 Edition

References:  6104-4654-99A - Stainless steel

Limited Edition of 99 piece

Complications
Ultra-slim  
Specificities Ultraplate
Secured movement
Self-winding Calibre 913

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Alternances: 21.600 beats/hour (3 Hrz)
Power reserve in hours: 40 hours
Calibre diameter:  21.00 mm
Calibre thickness:  3.30 mm
Jewels:  20
Seconde
Mouvement sécurisé
Spiral en silicium
Composants:   174 Pces
Case
Stainless steel
Bezel and lugs are set with diamonds 68
Bezel set with 1 row of diamonds 32
Case thickness:    9.24 mm
Case diameter:    29.20 mm
Water resistance:    3.00 bar
Back:   Sapphire crystal
Dial
Diamond-set decorated in white mother-of-pearl
set with 8 diamonds (heart 19 Rubies) 0.045 carat(s)
Strap/Bracelet
Red "Alizarin Crimson"Alligator lined with alzavel strap (Interhorn space 15 mm)
Pin buckle: Stainless steel

Total carat weight: 0.686 carat(s) 46 Diamants
(Heart 19 Rubies)

Limited edition of 99 piece


* Blancpain reserves the right to modify this model and its technical characteristics.

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Parmigiani Fleurier – BUGATTI Aerolithe Performance Edition

Parmigiani Fleurier – BUGATTI Aérolithe Performance Automatic Flyback Chronograph Titanium 41 Limited Edition

SIHH 2017

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The mark of destiny

Hiding his work from his father Ettore, Jean Bugatti built the Bugatti Aérolithe, creating it from a highly flammable magnesium alloy that made welding impossible. The body was designed in two parts joined by an ingenious riveted dorsal seam. Shortly after it was unveiled in 1935, this incredible car which fell from the sky - hence its meteorite-inspired name - disappeared from the surface of the earth, its brief passage marked by just a few photographs.

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The dial is split into two parts, and this continues onto the angled section of the bezel, where the indications are a nod to the exceptional performances of modern-day Bugattis. Its textured central section creates a beautiful sense of depth. The ends of the diamond points in the pattern are polished to give the centre a subtle brilliance, while the exterior of the dial is selectively laser sand-blasted. The experience gained from the Senfine Concept Watch proved priceless in achieving something so complex, with the technologies developed for one-off creations serving to benefit other timepieces.

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The counters at 3 and 9 o'clock have keen angles and are finished with a circular satin grain. Once again, lasers were used as satin-finishing within a recess would be impossible. The stepped counter at 3 o'clock is formed of three half-levels, each of which has a different textured effect. Finally, the rhodium-plated indications were formed using a technique which builds up the material by focussing a high-intensity laser beam on it.

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There is a nod to the world of high-speed pursuits in the double tachometer, which has km/h indications in red and mph in blue in reference to the signature colours of Bugatti. The double tachymeter (km and miles) on the minute chronograph counter runs continuously in periods of 30 minutes. So, if you wish to calculate the pace for 1 kilometre during one hour of walking, the figure indicated by the dual-colour hand must be multiplied by two. The concept of applying the performance of a Bugatti to its owner's walking pace juxtaposes measurement of a highly precise, technical time with that of time spent in contemplation, walking rather than racing.

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The Delta-shaped hour and minute hands, the red "1" numeral on the date and the double hand at 9 o'clock all bear the stylistic hallmarks of Parmigiani Fleurier. Other striking elements contribute to the personality of this timepiece, such as the famous lugs featuring the dorsal seam of the Bugatti Aérolithe, the strap inspired by the embossed pattern of the manufacturer's seats, and the deployant buckle, which is textured to match the dial.

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The Bugatti Aérolithe Performance is driven by the proprietary PF335 movement, which boasts a flyback chronograph module. It is decorated with "Côtes de Genève", a classic finish which complements this round watch, buoyed by the energy of the legendary car which served as its inspiration.

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TECHNICAL FEATURES

Model: BUGATTI Aérolithe Performance Titanium

Reference PFC329-3001400-XC1442

MOVEMENT
Calibre PF335
Winding Automatic
Total dimensions 13 1/4''' - Ø 30.30 mm
Thickness 6.81 mm
Frequency 4 Hz - 28'800 A/h
Power-reserve 50 hours
Nb of components 311
Nb of jewels 68
FUNCTIONS

• Hours, minutes
• Small second
• Date
• Chronograph
• FlyBack

DIAL
Colour Black
Index Rhodium plated appliques with luminescent coating
Finishing Outside selective sanding, center pointe de diamant
Hands Delta-shaped with
luminescent coating
CASE
Material Titanium
Dimensions Ø 41 mm
Thickness 12.77 mm
Water-resistance 30 m
Back Sapphire
Glass Anti-reflective sapphire
BRACELET
Material Calf
Colour Black

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AUDEMARS PIGUET – HAUTE JOAILLERIE Diamond Outrage 2017

AUDEMARS PIGUET – HAUTE JOAILLERIE Diamond Outrage White Gold – Unique Piece

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DIAMOND OUTRAGE SIHH 2017

BRILLIANTLY SHOCKING, BOLDLY UNIQUE

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For 2017, boasting the power of her predecessors and hundreds of brilliant-cut diamonds, Audemars Piguet presents Diamond Outrage – the third and final design in the trilogy of one-of-a-kind Haute Joaillerie timepieces.

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After 2015’s Diamond Punk and 2016’s Diamond Fury, Diamond Outrage is a cuff watch of rare, explosive style that marks a shift in artistic Haute Joaillerie watch design. It is presented in two unique 18-carat white gold pieces, fully set either with diamonds or with blue sapphires.

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Glinting with the icy fascination of the Vallée de Joux in winter, Diamond Outrage’s structure is set with precious stones in a brilliant array of cuts. On the full diamond version, the inclusion of three baguette-set spikes shines a vibrant light on the outrageous character of this futuristic design.

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A magnetic fusion of spectacular spikes and hypnotic beauty… Diamond Outrage becomes an explosion of stalactites on the wrist. A cuff watch of sculptural, sensual force, Diamond Outrage reflects the earth’s power to design an outrageous architecture of its own.

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NATURE’S SECRETS

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Diamond Outrage’s distinctive glittering spikes in varying sizes (ranging from 29.30mm to 40mm) are created using the snow setting technique, where diamonds are set so carefully close together that the jewel’s white-gold frame is rendered almost invisible, creating a spellbinding, luminous effect.

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Invisible setting, another rare technique, is used for each of the three distinctive baguette-cut diamond points featured on the full diamond version. Here, linear-cut diamonds appear to float, held perfectly in place as if no setting were required. It takes many years of training for an expert jeweler to acquire the necessary skills and master invisible setting.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIAMOND OUTRAGE – FULL DIAMOND White Gold

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MOVEMENT
Quartz                 Calibre 2701
Total diameter             11.30 mm
(4 7/8 lignes)
Total thickness             2.50 mm
Number of jewels         5
Frequency of the quartz     32,768 Hz
CASE
18-carat white gold case, entirely set with diamonds,
glareproofed sapphire crystal, airtight.
DIAL
Mirror polished dial, blackened gold hands.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes.
BRACELET
18-carat white gold bracelet, entirely set with diamonds.
GEMSETTING
9,923 brilliant-cut diamonds; ~50.06 carats.
354 baguette-cut diamonds; ~15.85 carats.


REFERENCE  67700BC.ZZ.9190BC.01
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIAMOND OUTRAGE – SAPPHIRE White Gold

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MOVEMENT
Quartz                 Calibre 2701
Total diameter             11.30 mm
(4 7/8 lignes)
Total thickness             2.50 mm
Number of jewels         5
Frequency of the quartz     32,768 Hz
CASE
18-carat white gold case, entirely set with blue sapphires,
glareproofed sapphire crystal, airtight.
DIAL
Mirror polished dial, blued gold hands.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes.
BRACELET
18-carat white gold bracelet, entirely set with blue sapphires.
GEMSETTING
11,043 brilliant-cut sapphires; ~ 65.47 carats.

REFERENCE
67701BC.SS.9191BC.01
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PANERAI – PAM00671 LUMINOR Submersible BRONZO Edition

OFFICINE PANERAI – PAM00671 LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE 1950 3 DAYS Automatic BRONZO - 47mm Special Limited Edition

THE DECISIVE CHARACTER OF BRONZE MEETS THE BLUE OF THE SEA IN 
THE LUMINOR SUBMERSIBLE 1950, BRINGING ABOUT 
A COMPLETELY NEW COMBINATION OF GREAT APPEAL.

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SIHH 2017

The new Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo renews Panerai’s tradition of creating iconic underwater watches with unique and distinctive characteristics, with excellent technical features and a strong historical inspiration. A few years after the original launch of the watch, when this fascinating ancient material, always associated with the sea, was first brought onto the international stage of high-quality watchmaking, Panerai presents a new watch with a bronze case, combined for the first time with a blue dial.

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The bronze used to make the case (47 mm in diameter) and the classic bridge device protecting the winding crown is an alloy of copper and pure tin, which is highly resistant to the corrosive action of sea water and atmospheric agents. As well as being structurally very strong, this material preserves its warm original tones, while acquiring an agreeably worn look from the characteristic patina which forms over time. This patina is the result of the reaction of bronze with external agents and it has no effect on the intrinsic properties of the material, but it is a visual sign of the ageing process, making every example unique and different from the rest.

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Also made of bronze is the rotating bezel with a graduated scale for calculating the time of immersion, connected to the case by a special system designed and patented by Officine Panerai to ensure the maximum precision of the clicks.

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In the centre of the back is a sapphire glass porthole through which the P.9010 automatic calibre, with a power reserve of three days can be admired. Completely developed and produced in the Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel, the movement is only 6 mm thick and it has very useful functions including the date (at 3 o’clock), the small seconds counter (at 9 o’clock), the device for stopping the balance wheel so as to synchronise the watch with a reference time signal, and the mechanism for rapidly adjusting the hour hand, which can be moved forwards or backwards in one-hour jumps without interfering with the running of the watch.

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The new Luminor Submersible 1950 3 Days Automatic Bronzo (PAM00671) is water-resistant to 30 bar (300 metres) and it is completed by a brown leather strap with sewing of a nautical character and a titanium buckle. It is a Special Edition limited to 1,000 units.

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LUMINOR Submersible 1950 3 DAYS Automatic BRONZO – 47mm ( PAM00671 )

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Unique edition of 1000 units

MOVEMENT
Automatic mechanical, P.9010 calibre
Executed entirely by Panerai, 13¾ lignes, 6.0 mm thick, 31 jewels,
Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour.
Incabloc® anti-shock device.
Power reserve 3 days, two barrels. 200 components.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, small seconds,
date, calculation of immersion time.
CASE
Brushed bronze. 47 mm.
Bezel Bronze. Anti - clockwise rotating bezel with
Back Screw, titanium
Device protecting the crown (Protected as a trademark) Brushed Bronze
DIAL
Blue with applied luminous hour markers.
Date at 3 o’clock, seconds at 9 o’clock.
WATER-RESISTANCE 
Water Resistance 30 bar (~300 metres)
STRAP:
Calf Ponte Vecchio Dark Brown, Beige, STD, 26/22 Standard.
Buckle:
Trapezoidal steel, 22mm, Luminor 44-47mm,

* The trademark Velcro® and Coramid® are notproperty of Officine Panerai
*Officine Panerai is not the owner of the Glucydur® and KIF Parechoc® trademarks.

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