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RAYMOND WEIL goes for simplicity with this new freelancer for ladies, and confirms its place among the limited circle of elegant watchmakers. With its expertly set diamonds, an enigmatic face embellished with arabesques, this model is like the sweet sound of music.
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This new freelancer simply reveals its movement delicately through an opening at 12 o’clock, inviting its owner to explore the intricacies of watchmaking mechanics. The visible balance wheel has now become a subtle signature, recognised by lovers of RAYMOND WEIL watches.
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A sapphire case back enables one to verify the refined execution of the automatic mechanical movement which powers this new creation – once again simplicity prevails and delights the eye. This 38mm timepiece is a wonderful combination of the interplay of materials, the design qualities and the brilliance of the diamonds.
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Reference: 2750-SLS-20081 Automatic open balance wheel Steel on leather strap 78 diamonds
Movement
Mechanical– RW4200
Mechanical with automatic winding, with visible balance wheel Power-Reserve 38 hours Jewels 26 rubies Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds Case
Round – polished steel set with 66 diamonds
Diameter: 48mm
Thickness: 9.65mm Bezel with 66 diamonds
Number of diamonds: 78
Diamonds Carats: 0.63 ct
Crown Polished steel – fluted with RW monogram CrystalSapphire with dual-sided antiglare treatment Dial
Dark grey, lace motifs, set with 12 diamonds, visible balance wheel at 12 o’clock
Diamonds Type
Case: Brilliant cut 32/24 - VVS2 to VS1
Dial: Brilliant cut 32/24 - VVS2 to VS1
Hands
Steel type, shiny, barrel-shaped Case back Screw down, with sapphire crystal Bracelet
Dark grey alligator-style calf leather strap,
polished steel RW folding clasp with double push-security system Water resistance10 ATM
Timeless elegance and innovative technology: Arnold & Son’s new TES Tourbillon
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True to English watchmaking heritage, Arnold & Son unveils the TESTourbillon, with the hand-finished A&S8100
calibre with sapphire barrel bridge. This defining timepiece is part of
the Royal Collection which combines classic styling with leading-edge
technology.
The tourbillon movement, one of the most elegant complications in the world of horology, has played a crucial role in Arnold & Son’s history. An exceptional watchmaker, John Arnold was an active participant in one of the most extraordinary partnerships in the world of innovative horology. Indeed, both he and A.L. Breguet worked closely, sharing both their knowledge and passion. Evidence of their partnership is A.L. Breguet’s first ever tourbillon mounted in John Arnold’s No. 11 movement, a watch that can be found today in London’s British Museum.
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Aesthetically what sets Arnold & Son’s new TES Tourbillon apart is its modern take on the distinguished “English” movement design: the barrel bridge for instance has the traditional English wave-form but is made out of sapphire to allow a maximum view on the openworked barrel and wheels. The tourbillon and motion-work bridges are classically triangular but are skeletonised. The combination of sapphire and open-worked bridges gives an incredible depth and threedimensional effect to the watch and thus a modern look.
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The unique Arnold & Son design is also reflected by the three-spoke wheels. This same three-spoke design can also be found in the tourbillon cage and the openings in the main plate. The decoration of the main plate is a reminiscence of an old guilloché pattern found on the cases of antique Arnold & Son pocket watches. The main plate is also skeletonised around the barrel and the tourbillon carriage allowing to look through the movement and therefore through the watch itself.
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When compared to more conventional tourbillons found today, the TESmodel is said to be “inverted”, that is to say most technical elements and visually interesting features are shown on the dial side, when those would normally be hidden on the reverse of the dial. Other typically English technical idiosyncrasies will seduce even the most demanding watch connoisseurs.
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Take, for instance, the solid gold chatons or the symmetrical layout of the movement; to achieve such a feat requires overcoming a number of technical challenges. Thus the barrel spring and the tourbillon cage are centred along the watch’s longitudinal axis. When examining the winding system, one notes the traditional construction, which uses wheels with long and narrow spokes known as wolf’s teeth, used to improve the smoothness of the overall movement.
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It goes without saying that every finishing touch on this striking piece, with such movement decoration as hand-chamfered bridges and, even more demanding, hand-chamfered wheels with polished edges has been done by hand by Arnold & Son’s master watchmakers, hence bringing more brilliance and depth to each decorative element.
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This unique timepiece will be produced in a limited edition of 28 pieces, in a 44 mm 18-carat red gold case with a NAC grey main plate, a sapphire barrel bridge and rose gold treated bridges, individually numbered and engraved.
Calibre: A&S8100
Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement tourbillon movement,
Hand-wound, 19 jewels, diameter 32.6 mm, thickness 6.30 mm,
Power reserve 80 h, 21,600 vibrations/h Functions:
hours, minutes, tourbillon Movement decoration:
Nickel-silver and sapphire movement, rose gold treated bridges and NAC
grey treated main plate with superlative Haute Horlogerie finishing: hand-
chamfered bridges with polished edges, A&S specific pattern engraved on
the main plate, circular satin-finished wheels with hand-chamfered and
polished edges, screwed gold chatons, mirror-polished tourbillon cage and
bridge, screws with bevelled and mirror-polished heads Dial:
Anthracite open dial Case:
18-carat red gold, diameter 44 mm
Cambered sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back see-through sapphire
Water-resistant to 30 m Strap:
Hand-stitched black or brown alligator leather Water resistance: 30 Meters Limited edition:28 timepieces
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RJ-Romain Jerome unveils a new timepiece in collaboration with HardNine Choppers, a Swiss based custom motorbike manufacturer. This exciting new project is not only a partnership between two driven personalities, but also a truly spirited encounter of two visionaries with the same artistic mission.
Two worlds separate Manuel Emch, CEO of RJ-Romain Jerome, and Danny Schneider, world-class awarded custom motorbike builder. However, their common passion for design and machinery has allowed them to create an artistic package containing a subtly luxurious and unique timepiece as well as a one of a kind motorbike under one common denominator: H9C-DNA.
Sold only in a pair, these two unique pieces share common design traits such as purple metal flake paintings, golden components, perforated leather and skulls which are strong biker symbols.
The first part of this incredible custom set is the H9C-DNA timepiece. Housed in a see through 44 mm black PVD-coated steel case, the watch features a red gold bezel with matching hour and minute hands. The generous yet refined case nests a complex five layered skeleton movement that highlights the angled bridges recalling the intricate structure of a V-Twin motor.
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Immensely eye-catching, the skeletonised Skull has been delicately applied on the dial, and hand painted in a unique purple metal flake colour allowing the barrel to be seen through H9C’s skull logo depicted on its forehead while the balance wheel is discreetly tucked under gridded teeth. As you know, the Devil hides in the details... even the lugs have been hollowed to lighten the watch and hide a unique case closing system with fewer visible screws.
Additionally, a perforated “guidoline” leather strap has been custom made for this unique timepiece recalling the motorcycle’s custom made handlebars.
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The second part of this creative package is HardNine Chopper’s latest customisation: a WLC 1943Harley Davidson 750cc that was originally owned by the Canadian Army. This mechanical piece of art has been entirely reworked by Danny Schneider during a 6 months customization process which consisted of the manual reshaping of the fenders, gas and oil tanks, the front fork, the exhaust pipe and the reconditioning of the original motor.
This rumbling motorbike has also been beautifully hand painted in a purple metal flake colour highlighted by hand drawn pinstripes that have been placed on both sides of the gas tank, fenders and front fork.
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Like RJ-Romain Jerome’s
timepieces, each detail has been thoroughly thought through to
transform this historical object into a unique piece of Contemporary
Art. For example, the steering column is subtly decorated, South Park’s
famous “Cartman” figurine is used to manually change the bikes’ gears
and the name of the hard rock group “Slayer” is cut-out on the grip of
the right footstool. Additionally, the lettering “L.A” and the number
“9” are hand painted on the visible parts of the motor.
But guess what... This unique set has already been sold ! However not to worry, RJ-Romain Jerome has created a limited edition of nine H9C-DNA timepieces featuring a mirror polished H9C skull on the dial, keeping the intrinsic design of the original watch in a black PVD-coated steel case.
Once again, RJ-Romain Jerome celebrates creative minds through its collaborations and has additionally discovered a fascinating world through the eyes and masterful hands of Danny Schneider.
We invite you to immerge yourself in this fascinating new collaboration
and to discover two worlds that have been brought together through
creativity and mutual respect.
Caliber RJ004-M
Mechanical movement
Frequency 28,800 A/h
Jewelling 21 jewels
Power reserve 48 hours
Water resistance 3 atm (30 meters)
Functions Central hours and minutes
Case Ø44 mm, black PVD-coated steel with sapphire case-back
Paws Polished black PVD-coated steel
Bezel Red gold (5N), polished
Dial Black coloured skeleton movement
Skeletonised applique with H9C logo held by two screws
Skull hand painted in purple/metal flake
Hands Red gold coloured and satin-brushed hands with superluminova C1 “blue emission” on the tips
Strap Black “guidoline” calf strap
Buckle Black PVD-coated steel satin-finished pin buckle
Limited editionUnique piece
Retail price Watch and motorbike: CHF 110,000.-
*RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice.
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Caliber RJ004-M
Mechanical movement
Frequency 28,800 A/h
Jewelling 21 jewels
Power reserve 48 hours
Water resistance 3 atm (30 meters)
Functions Central hours and minutes
Case Ø44 mm, black PVD-coated steel with sapphire case-back
Paws Steel polished
Bezel Black satin-finished steel
Dial Black coloured skeleton movement
Skeletonised applique with H9C logo held by two screws
Skull in aluminium rhodiated
Hands Black and satin-brushed hands with superluminova C1 “blue emission” on the tips
Strap Black “guidoline” calf strap
Buckle Black PVD-coated steel pin buckle
Limited edition Limited series of 9 pieces
Retail price CHF 17,950.-* / EUR 17,500.- * / USD 21,950.- *
*RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice.
----------------------------------------------------- About Danny Schneider
Danny Schneider is the owner and founder of HardNine Choppers, a custom motorcycle garage in Switzerland. He launched his company in 2002 after a severe FMX accident that put an unexpected end to his career.
He was known to be one of the pioneers in Swiss FMX and has now established himself as a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle builder. Following his injuries, Danny Schneider chose to radically change professional paths and learnt how to weld and manually build motorbikes. At first this hard working young entrepreneur created bikes for the simple pleasure of building and riding them.
However Danny had his first break when he built the D’MX bike that attracted over 21 international major bike magazines and gave him a pass to all the major shows, such as the “AMD World Championship of Bike Building”, where he finished 3rd in the modified Harley category, as well as the “Artistry of Iron Master builders Championship”. He was also the first European bike builder to ever be invited as a special guest to the “Yokohama Mooneyes Show” in Japan.
Following his growing success, Roja-Film Production Company released a 90 minute documentary about the creation of the D´MX and Danny’s trip to Japan. The documentary was shown in movie theaters all over Switzerland and in parts of Europe.
Over the past years Danny has built many exceptional pieces which have become even more successful than the original D´MX. After travelling all year around the globe and attending all the international bike shows, Danny still finds the time to ride his bikes and has also recently been spotted riding a dirt bike again !
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Custom Builder Danny Schneider
Brand Harley Davidson
Model WLC
Year 1943
Production 20,000 units for the Canadian Army
Engine size 750cc
Speed 3 speeds
Colour Purple metal flakes and pinstripes
Custom made by H9C Gas and oil tanks:
IL GIARDINO MARINO DI BVLGARI Horological complexity inspired by a total immersion in marine beauty
With Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari, Bvlgari continues to explore the wonders of nature’s gardens, this time by taking elegant individuals on a journey of horological complications through the rare universe of marine beauty.
Last year, Bvlgari creative fine watchmakers took inspiration from the natural botanical world, offering its first complicated watch for ladies. Christened Il Giardino Tropicale di Bvlgari, it was a natural successor to the “Naturalia” jewellery collection of the 1990s whose naturalist palette of plant-themed shapes and bright colours drew on the diverse treasures of fauna and flora; an enchanted jewellery collection which remains, to this day, so dear to the Italian jeweller.
Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari is a fresh take on these earlier botanical and zoological themes. Put simply, it is a wristwatch that achieves the remarkable feat of combining the art of miniature painting – a much valued technique that dates back to the golden age of the Renaissance artists – with the perfection of haute jewellery, which is the signature of Bvlgari’s master artisans, and the precision of Swiss fine watchmaking.
In a similar way, Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari dives into a maritime dream world in which the silent watery landscape finds its rhythm in the harmonious oscillations of a tourbillon movement whose technical sophistication is matched only by its pristine beauty. There will only be 50 of each version, rendering the watch a token of true exclusivity.
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Supported by an unbelievably transparent sapphire bridge, the tourbillon of this exceptional timepiece is revealed through a round window, open like the porthole of a bathyscaph on a journey through an enchanted underwater world filled with vibrant colour. The power reserve of thisBVL 263 calibre – made of platinum, with a 22K gold oscillating weight that ensures automatic winding – yields 64 hours of operating autonomy. Designed for elegant occasions, the watch is naturally at home in aquatic situations, since it is water-resistant to 30 metres.
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Just as the pearl is preserved by its shell, the refined precious mechanism of Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari is enhanced by a Côtes de Genève decoration and fine circular-graining. These subtle touches are housed within a 37mm diameter case made of 18K pink gold, of which the bezel is either adorned with the name ‘Bvlgari’, or set with 36 faceted diamonds totalling 2.88 carats.
The true pleasure of the Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari, however, lies not so much in the prospect of experiencing athletic, aquatic adventures, but rather in the aesthetic beauty of its enchanting dial. Each decorative element on the dial is a visual surprise.
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In order to emphasise the theme of maritime nature, Bvlgari’s artisans have chosen to work with authentic, natural materials – mother-of-pearl, coral, turquoise, and diamonds. Specifically, 29 brilliant-cut diamonds trace the heart of the starfish and punctuate the coral. Dark blue lacquer, evoking the pure depths of the ocean, provides a delicate background that’s matched by the transparency of beautiful sapphires. The overall effect is of a shoal of mischievous fish floating in crystal-clear waters, while sparkling starfish frolic amongst the foliage of precious coral.
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To achieve this superb result Bvlgari’s master-craftsmen employed both ancient techniques associated with marquetry and the skilful expertise gleaned from generations of working with high jewellery.
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Creating a timepiece like this requires an unfettered abundance of time. Calmly, patiently and with great precision, the master-craftsmen give life to dials after a period of careful work. The gold dial plate is first fashioned in order to fit the coral and fish motifs inside the space available before it is coated on the base with an intense blue lacquer. The next step requires recreates the underwater life. Here, the craftsman hand polishes each piece in the chromatic composition to give a very soft “cushion” effect. Each element, be it coral, white or turquoise mother-of-pearl, requires great care and delicacy before it is finished and adjusted into place. The overall motif is then given the perfect finishing touch with brilliant-cut diamonds.
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The creation of each edition of Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgariis like the birth of a creative spring. The ensemble requires exceptional mastery of a wide range of skills, not least of which are a special knack and a keen eye that no machine could ever imitate, and which can only stem from a blend of intelligence and experience, knowledge and passion.
Manufacture-made mechanical self-winding movement with Tourbillon on a sapphire bridge; 263 polished and hand-finished parts, 22K gold oscillating weight, driving hours and minutes indications
21,600 vph (3Hz), 40 jewels; 64-hour power reserve
Diameter: 28.60 mm; thickness: 5.95 mm
Case and dial
18K pink gold 37 mm-diameter case, 10.70 mm thick, non-set or set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 2.88 cts); 18K pink gold crown set with a rubellite; water-resistant to 30 m
Blue lacquered champlevé dial hand-decorated using marquetry-like techniques, set with 29 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.065 cts)
Blue alligator leather strap with an 18K pink gold pin buckle
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Craftsmanship for a visionary automobile
Winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este2014 presented with a unique Lange 1Time Zone“Como Edition”
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On 25 May 2014, Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid paid tribute to one of the most venerable competitions for classic automobiles with an exceptional prize.
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At the evening’s award ceremony, he presented the winner in the “Best of Show” category, Albert Spiess, with a Lange 1Time Zone “Como Edition” for hisMaserati450 S.
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The prize was presented on the occasion of a gala dinner at the Villa d’Este, the venue of the Concorso d’Eleganza on Lake Como.
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In his laudatory speech, Wilhelm Schmid touched upon the aspect of timelessness in automobile and watch design. “Utopia today. Standard tomorrow. Legend thereafter.
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Defining new standards with a forward-looking attitude is equivalent to establishing icons that in time become legends.” The Lange 1Time Zone “Como Edition” was designed to complement the competition’s most alluring automobile.
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Its two time zones symbolise the art of travelling in style. The caseback of the white-gold watch displays the hand-engraved coat of arms of the Concorso d’Eleganza. In homage to the venue, Como represents Central European Time on the rotatable city ring. Walter Lange von der Uhrenmanufaktur Lange und Söhne vor der Büste von Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte Click on themouse wheelto seethe large size .... BIG FOTO
A. Lange & Söhne has supported the celebration of automotive artistry for three years in a row. For the Saxon watch manufactory, the event has again proven to be an ideal complement to its other commitments in the domain of culture.
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Last weekend, in sunny spring weather, numerous VIP guests and visitors convened on the shores of Lake Como to express their enthusiasm for timeless design, style, and elegance.
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Reference №: 116.049 White Gold (Back: Hunter) Reference №: 116.039 White Gold (Back: Open) Lange manufacture caliber:L031.1 Number of parts movement/jewels: 417/54 Escapement: Lever escapement Oscillator:
Shock-proofed glucydur screw balance, Nivarox balance spring with a
frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour, whiplash precision
index adjuster with patented beat adjustment mechanism Power reserve: More than 72 hours when fully wound Functions:
Home time coupled with outsize date.
Zone time with city ring.
Separate day/night indicators for home and zone time.
Subsidiary seconds dial. UP/DOWN power-reserve indicator.
Stop-seconds mechanism. Case measures:
Diameter: 41.9 millimeters, Height: 11.0 millimeters Movement measures:
Diameter: 34.1 millimeters, Height: 6.65 millimeters Case versions:
Platinum, pink gold, yellow gold, white gold
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An encounter between Fine Watchmaking and fluid mechanics.
An encounter between Fine Watchmaking and fluid mechanics. One might say a utopia. Shattering all certainties, steamrollering conformity, the idea that led to theH1 was simple and consisted of two flexible reservoirs fixed to each end of a capillary. In one was an aqueous liquid filled with fluorescein, and in the other, a transparent viscous liquid. To keep them separate : the repulsive force of the molecules in each liquid, with a meniscus to mark the boundary between the two.
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As the hours go by, the fluorescent liquid advances. The meniscus, in the shape of a half moon, marks the breaking point with the other fluid in the tube, indicating the time. At 18:00, the fluorescent liquid comes back to its original position, going backwards. The secret that gets the reservoirs going ? Two bellows made of a highly resistant, flexible electro-deposited alloy, each driven by a piston. And this is where watchmaking comes in to activate the system.
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A MECHANICAL MOVEMENT
TO ACTIVATE THE HYDRO SYSTEM
Orchestrated by Brino Moutarlier, alongside Jean-François Mojon and his Chronode SA team, a mechanical movement is situated in the upper part of the watch, and propels a cam, which pushes the piston and activates the bellows.
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The main challenge lay in finding an interface between the mechanical movement and the hydro system in a closed, waterproof circuit - a task further complicated by the limited space available to house them both. They had to be assembled separately to keep them independent, and then made to operate simultaneously. This is a highly delicate modular integration, which involves other constraints, such as the installation of the dial in two parts, through the sides.
Case
Titanium with brushed, shot-peened and satin-finished surfaces
- diameter: 48.8 mm
- thickness: 17.9 mm
- blue rubber-clad screw-lock crown
- titanium crown guard
- titanium screw-locked added lugs
- titanium dome at 06:00
- cambered sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on the inside
- screw-down sapphire back
- water-resistant to 100 meters Functions
Retrograde blue fluid hours; minutes, seconds Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, exclusive HYTcalibre 101
- 28,800 vph, 4 Hz, 35 jewels
- Bridges hand-chamfered and adorned with Côtes de Genève, rhodiumed bellows
- 65-hour power reserve. Dial Unstructured, fluid jours
- Grey hour dial, white indexes and numerals,
- Palladium grey minute dial, grey indexes and numerals
- Luminescent hand and hour-markers
- Regulator at 12:00
- Small seconds wheel at 09:30
- Power reserve indicator at 02:30 Strap
White rubber – available in blue gummy alligator, titanium pin buckle
