OMEGA – Seamaster “Edizione Venezia”

OMEGA – Seamaster Co-Axial Master-Chronometer “Edizione Venezia” 39.5 mm Special Boutique Piece

OMEGA's unveils new collection of Seamaster “Edizione Venezia”
watches - to be sold exclusively in the famous Italian city

The story of the collection begins in the 1950's, when Venice provided the inspiration for one of OMEGA’s most famous symbols.

On a visit to the city, a member of OMEGA's design department was struck by the famous gondolas and the beautifully sculpted representations of Neptune’s Seahorse on each side. OMEGA's symbol for its Seamaster collection had been found, and the emblem began appearing on models from 1957.

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Today, OMEGA is paying tribute to that story, as well as the city itself, through this new collection.
The domed opaline-silvery dial on each model draws its design influence from the vaulted ceiling effects of Venetian architecture.

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The Venice theme even extends to the spherical crown, which follows the shape of the dome of St Mark's Basilica.

The famous Seahorse medallion has been laser engraved on the sapphire crystal caseback and the words “SEAMASTER” and “Edizione Venezia” have been transferred onto the inner caseback ring. There is also a transferred pattern which closely resembles the intricate detail of Venice’s own flag.

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Two different styles of the Seamaster “Edizione Venezia” are now available to customers – either with an 18K Sedna™ gold case on a brown leather strap, or a stainless steel version on a black leather strap. Both versions come presented in their own special black-lacquered presentation box, lined in burgundy velour reminiscent of a Venetian gondola's interior.

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With a Master Chronometer calibre of the industry’s highest precision, and a design story filled with true OMEGA heritage, these new models are sure to appeal to collectors the world over.

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The watches can only be purchased at the OMEGA Boutique in Venice, or at T Fondaco dei Tedeschi by DFS.

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Technical Data

SPECIALITIES
EDIZIONE VENEZIA

Model: Seamaster Co-Axial Master-Chronometer “Edizione Venezia”

Reference: 511.53.40.20.02.001 - 18K Sedna™ Gold
Reference: 511.13.40.20.02.001 - Stainless Steel


MOVEMENT
Caliber: Omega 8800
Self-winding movement with Co-Axial escapement.
Resistant to magnetic fields greater than 15,000 gauss.
Free sprung-balance with silicon balance spring,
two barrels mounted in series, automatic winding in both directions.
Rhodium plated finish with Geneva waves in arabesque
Power reserve: 55 hours
CRYSTAL
Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
WATCH CASE & DIAL
Case

• 18K Sedna™ Gold
• Stainless Steel

Case Diameter: 39.5 mm
Dial: Opaline-silver
WATCH WATER RESISTANCE
6 bar (60 metres / 200 feet)
FEATURES
Anti-magnetic
Chronometer
Date
Screw-in crown
Transparent case back
STRAP
Leather strap

AVAILABILITY 
Available exclusively boutiques in Venice

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CORUM – BIG BUBBLE Magical MATT BARNES

CORUM – Bubble BIG BUBBLE Magical MATT BARNES Automatic Titanium 52 mm

Big Bubble Magical Voodoo
Let yourself be spellbound

Fascinating, disconcerting and astounding, Corum presents a dark and exciting Bubble. This new
addition to the impressive Bubble collection is the result of a partnership between the Canadian
photographer Matt Barnes and the Swiss master watchmaker.

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Matt Barnes lives in a pop-inspired world that combines old school with the latest trends. With his
head in the clouds but his feet on the ground, the born dreamer took this brilliant photograph of a
voodoo figure, which showcases the talented photographer’s keen eye.

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Bringing nuances to the dark tones of the dial and its relief, the titanium case and vulcanised rubber
strap also feature dark and mysterious colours. The ever more original Bubble reveals a watch without
numerals that hides its hands inside the dial, heightening the mystery radiating from the model.
In keeping with its innovative direction, Corum is presenting a Bubble in an all-new Big format so as to
better showcase the works held tenderly captive by the famous sapphire dome and to give the whole
piece a marvellously bubble-like effect.

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About Matt Barnes

Matt Barnes is a photographer based in Toronto. Fascinated by all pop culture influencers, vintage and
modern alike, he has notably photographed Snoop Dogg, Bradley Cooper, Nick Wooster and Lexi Belle,
among others. Not content with capturing images, he also creates commercial productions for brands
such as Red Bull, Sony, Xbox, Virgin, Pepsi and Jägermeister, to name but a few.
Matt Barnes also produces films as part of his visual media activities. Coincidentally, he filmed a video
starring Elisabetta Fantone, who is also a Corum ambassador.
Describing himself as a man with his head in the clouds but his feet on the ground, he joins Corum in
a spirit of innovation that combines old and new.

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Technical Specifications

Watch Name: BIG BUBBLE MAGICAL MATT BARNES 52mm

Reference:  L390/03340 - 390.101.95/0371 VO01 Titanium 

MOVEMENT
Movement number: CO390
Winding system: Automatic
Movement finishes: Côtes de Genève finishing
Power reserve: 65 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 13 1/4'''
Rubies: 30
DIAL
Color: Black
Material: Brass
Distinctive features: 3D
Hands: Hour and minute: Circle • White
CASE
Material:  Titanium grade 5 with black PVD
treatment
Diameter: 52 MM
Height: 20.20 MM
Crown material: Titanium grade 5 with black PVD
treatment
Crystal:  Domed sapphire crystal with antireflective treatment
Back:  Screwed in open back cover in titanium grade 5 with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistant: 100 M / 10 ATM
BRACELET
Material: Vulcanized rubber
Colours: Black
Interhorn/Buckle: 26.5/22 mm
Buckle type: Tongue buckle
Buckle material: Stainless steel
Buckle distinctive features: lack PVD treatment
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BLANCPAIN – VILLERET Jour Date Steel

BLANCPAIN – VILLERET Jour Date Stainless steel 40mm Limited Edition

A “Day-Date” enriches the Villeret Collection

For the first time in the Villeret collection, Blancpain is offering a horological complication indicating the day of the week and the date, highlighted within the watch manufacturer’s emblematic line.

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Blancpain’s ability to develop and produce its own movements confers upon it complete freedom to create. This expertise has enabled the brand to present a horological complication indicating the day of the week and the date. Both practical and elegant, this timepiece enables the owner to read all of the information set out on the dial at a glance.

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This new entry into the Villeret collection is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 40mm in diameter. Its matt white dial features leaf-shaped cut-out hands. The small seconds display appears at 6 o’clock, while the day of the week and the date are shown at 3 o’clock. The day change is instanta-neous, while that of the date is semi-instantaneous.

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The movement beating at the heart of the watch is the automatic caliber 1160DD, comprising 275 components including 34 jewels. Its balance wheel is fashioned in glucydur with gold micrometric regulation screws and a balance spring in silicon. This material recently introduced within the watch industry offers several important advantages. Firstly, its low density makes it lighter and thus more shock-resistant. In addition, it is impervious to magnetic fields.

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The resulting balance spring is ideally shaped, thereby ensuring improved isochronism performance of the movement, resulting in enhanced timekeeping precision. Operating at a frequency of 4Hz, the movement is powered by two mainspring barrels connected in series and achieving a 72-hour power reserve. The sapphire case back provides a clear view of the finely hand -fi-nished movement and the yellow gold winding rotor with its honeycomb guilloché pattern.

This new timepiece is fitted with a black alligator strap.

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Technical specifications

 References:  6652-1127-55B

Collection: VILLERET

Model: Jour Date Steel

∙ 3 Day - Jour Date 
∙ Indication ∙ week and the date
∙ secured movement
∙ white matt dial
∙ self-winding

Case
Stainless steel
Thickness: 10.40 mm
Diameter:  40.00 mm
Water resistance:  3.00 bar
Between horns:  22.00 mm
Back:   Sapphire crystal
Engraved on the back of the timepiece - Unique № piece
Dial
White matt dial.
Small seconds display at 6 o’clock
Functions:
Hours, Minutes, Small seconds,
Day, Date.
Movement
Calibre 1160DD
Self-winding
Power reserve in hours:  72 hours
Calibre diameter:  34.00 mm
Calibre thickness:  4.60 mm
Jewels:  34
2 mainspring barrels
Breguet overcoil
Secured movement
Balance spring in silicon.
Engraved on the BLANCPAIN
Components:  275
Limited edition

Strap

Hand-stitched alligator straps.
Origin: Bespoke Mississippiensis
Black color strap
Folding clasp

*Each bar corresponds to a 10-metre water column.

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

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Sinn – EZM 12 Steel 44mm

Sinn Spezialuhren – Instrument EZM 12 Automatic Steel 44mm Special Watch


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Designed for the Air rescue service

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Incorporating some of the innovative SINN technologies, the EZM 12 is a specifically designed life saving watch that can assist the medial professionals of air rescue service thanks to its special features.

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Every rescue mission to which emergency doctors are dispatched is a race to save lives – and against time. For the 'golden hour' and 'platinum ten menutes' are decisive in determining the course of action taken.

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This means that a patient should arrive at the hospital within the hour of an accident and that a critical patient should be treated and transported within the first ten minutes.

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The seconds hand – designed in the shape of a rotor – features an integrated pulse scale which enables easy recording of the heart rate every 15 seconds.

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The EZM 12 ensures emergency personnel are equipped with a high-performing tool that will contribute significantly to saving lives.

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• Case made of stainless steel, bead-blasted
• Case made with TEGIMENT Technology and therefore especially scratch-resistant
• Bezel with Black Hard Coating on a TEGIMENT Technology basis
• Ar-Dehumidifying Technology enhances functional reliability and freedom from fogging
• Magnetic Field Protection up to 80,000 A/m
• Count-up inner rotating bezel for quick and easy reading of the 'platinum ten minutes' and 'golden
hour'

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• Countdown outer rotating bezel
• Pulse rotor with pulse rotor scale for measuring heart rate
• Sapphire crystal glass
• Case back nickel-free, without TEGIMENT Technology
• Functionally reliable from −45 °C up to +80 °C
• Pressure-resistant to 20 bar
• Low pressure resistant

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Another special feature of the EZM 12 is the easy-clean watch and strap.

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The silicone strap can also be removed without the use of tools. The rotating bezel is removed using the large screwdriver on the pocketknife provided.

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Technical details

Ref Art-Nr. 112.010

Movement
Mechanical Movement
Calibre ETA 2836-2
Self-winding mechanism
25 bearing jewels
28,800 semi-oscillations per hour
Seconds stop function
Shock resistant as per DIN 8308
Anti-magnetic as per DIN 8309
Case
Case made of stainless steel, bead-blasted
Sapphire crystal glass in front, anti-reflective on both sides
Case back screw-fastened, nickel-free
Meet the technical requirements for waterproofness, as set out in standard DIN 8310
Pressure-resistant up to 20 bar
Low pressure resistant

Funtions
• Hours, minutes, seconds
• Date display
• Day of the week display
• Count-up inner rotating bezel for quick and easy reading of the platinum ten and golden hour
• Countdown outer rotating bezel
• Pulse rotor with pulse rotor scale for measuring heart rate

SINN Technologies
Case made with TEGIMENT Technology and therefore especially scratch-resistant
Bezel with Black Hard Coating on a TEGIMENT Technology basis
Ar-Dehumidifying Technology enhances functional reliability and freedom from fogging
Temperature resistance technology, therefore functionally reliable at temperatures from minus 45 °C up to 80 °C
Magnetic Field Protection up to 80,000 A/m
Dimensions and Weight
Case diameter: 44 mm
Band lug width: 22 mm
Case thickness: 14 mm
Weight without strap: 122 gramme
Dial and Hands
Matte black dial
Indices coated with luminescent colour
Hour- and minute hand coated with luminescent colour

Warranty • 3 years

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ORIS – Chronoris Date

ORIS – Chronoris Date Automatic Steel

An icon returns

Almost 50 years on from its introduction, the iconic Oris Chronoris returns, updated for a contemporary audience

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Oris’s archive is full of landmark timepieces and iconic designs, but few stir the soul quite like the Chronoris. In 2017, Oris is reintroducing the Chronoris in response to demand from collectors and friends of the brand all over the world.

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Introduced in 1970, the original Chronoris was Oris’s debut stop-seconds chronograph. Its name was a portmanteau of the word ‘chronograph’ and the company name. It had a streamlined case in keeping with the tastes of the period, and was powered by the company’s first in-house chronograph calibre.

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The watch had an orange seconds track that ran three quarters of the way around the dial and an orange central seconds hand that gave it a bold, racy look. It marked Oris’s first foray into motorsport watches and began a rich tradition that continues today.

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The 2017 Chronoris becomes the first new Chronoris since 2005, when Oris introduced a replica. For the 2017 model, the company’s designers, engineers and watchmakers have reinterpreted those early 1970s models to create a stylish, retro-looking piece for the current generation of watch buyers.

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Leading the line is the new Chronoris Date, a 39mm stainless steel piece that takes its cues directly from the 1970s, an experimental era of design. In place therefore are the streamlined case, the orange hour markers and central seconds hand, and the multi-tone, sporty look of the dial’s design.

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But the standout feature of the new watch is its inner rotating bezel’s timer function. Operated by a separate crown at 4 o’clock, it allows the wearer to time seconds, minutes or hours, depending on which hand the orange triangle is aligned to zero with.

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The Chronoris Date comes on a brown or black leather strap, or on a black rubber strap, or a grey NATO textile strap. For the stainless steel bracelet option, Oris’s designers returned again to an original design, an articulated bracelet with 15 links across. Oris’s engineers then worked to bring the design up to date and to manufacture it so that it conforms to the exacting standards the company makes of every watch in its collection. The new design is thinner than the original, a slender, supple bracelet that shapes elegantly to the wearer’s wrist.

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‘We’re very excited to reintroduce the Chronoris,’ said Oris Chairman Ulrich W. Herzog. ‘It’s one of the most iconic watches in Oris history and it has a huge following, particularly among collectors. Those same collectors asked us what Chronoris would look like today – the answer is that you don’t play around with an icon! The new Chronoris Date is a faithful update of the original and a wonderful addition to the current Oris collection.’

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Technical details

Model:  Chronoris Date

Ref. No. 01 733 7737 4053 LS, Ø 39.00mm

Movement
Winding Automatic winding movement 
Caliber Oris Cal. 733, based on Sellita SW 200-1, with date at 3 o’clock
Dimensions Ø 25.60 mm, 11 1/2’’’
Power-Reserve 38 hrs
Vibrations 28’800 A/h, 4 Hz
Jewels 26
Bi-directionally rotating red rotor
Integrated Swiss mechanical barometric altimeter and barometer movement,
displaying air pressure and altitude
Functions
Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds,
date window, instantaneous date, date corrector, fine timing device and stop-second
Case
Multi-piece stainless steel case and crowns
Size 39.00 mm, 1.535 inches
Interhorn Width 19 mm
Revolving inner bezel timer function operated by screw-down crown at 4 o’clock
Sapphire crystal domed on both sides with anti-reflective coating inside
Screwed stainless steel case back
Water-resistant to 10 bar/100 metres
Dial
Grey dial with white indices,
Hour and minute hands filled with Super-LumiNova® BG W9
Orange central seconds hand
Strap
Available with brown or black leather strap, black rubber strap,
Grey NATO textile strap or a stainless steel bracelet with 15 links across

Price  Swiss retail price CHF 1,800

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Lebeau-Courally – Le Dauphin Sotogrande Grand Prix 2017 Edition

Lebeau-Courally – LE DAUPHIN Sotogrande Grand Prix 2017 Limited Edition

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Lebeau-Courally: on the starting-line for 

the first edition of the Sotogrande Grand Prix

Lebeau-Courally has announced its sponsorship of another of the world’s major Prestige Rallies: the first edition of the Sotogrande Grand Prix, Spain, from May 24 to 28, 2017.

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Sotogrande is Andalucia’s first and largest privately owned leisure and real estate destination, an enclave wholly given over to elegance and Mediterranean chic.  Its carefully preserved lifestyle has long been a favourite with the internationally discreetly wealthy since 1962 – a now it is to host its first very own International Rally, the Sotogrande Grand Prix.

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The event will bring together the finest prestige automobiles built between 1920 and 1965. A Top Marques exhibition, a Rally, a Concours d’Elégance and a GT Tour: without question, the programme for the first edition of the Sotogrande Grand Prix already positions it as one of the finest international get-togethers for car-lovers – overseen by Lebeau-Courally, the one and only Official Timekeeper selected for the event.

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“We are already partners of the Zoute Grand Prix in Belgium, so our manufacture is now well-established in this type of particularly specialised prestige event; besides, the Sotogrande Grand Prix is the first international exportation of Zoute,” explains Lebeau-Courally’s manager Laurens Peeters. “Sotogrande is also fully in keeping with our positioning as a fine watchmaking firm aimed at experienced collectors – and that includes those keen on exceptional cars. Lebeau-Courally will be Platinum sponsor of the event; that’s the highest level of partnership, right behind the municipality of Sotogrande itself.”

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This edition is set to be remembered as the first of many more to follow. To mark the occasion, Lebeau-Courally will be producing a very limited edition of just 25 timepieces, with 43 mm cases featuring hours, minutes, and a date display.

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Technical Specifications

LE DAUPHIN SOTOGRANDE 43 MM LIMITED EDITION 2017

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Case
Polished steel case
Diameter: 43 mm
Presentation case: wood
Water resistance: 5 bars (50 m)
Movement
Automatic Swiss caliber
Caliber LC 2824
Height: 4.6 mm
Frequency: 28,800 vph (4 Hz)
25 jewels
Power reserve: 42 hours
Type: hours, minutes, seconds, date
Dial
Blue, luminous hands
Strap
Black alligator

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www.7sotogrande.com

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