Saturday, January 30, 2016

A. Lange & Söhne – Mechanical Masters in Geneva and on world tour


A. Lange & Söhne Mechanical Masters in Geneva and on World tour SIHH 2016

After the presentation at the SIHH watch exhibition in Geneva, A. Lange & Söhne will be showing this year's debuts around the world in their boutiques and points of sale beginning in March.

From 18 to 22 January 2016, A. Lange & Söhne presented a new watch collection at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie (SIHH) in Geneva. A large, 1:50-scale model of the DATOGRAPH PERPETUAL TOURBILLON took centre stage at the Lange stand, with the theme of this year being "Mechanical Masters". Around 1200 journalists visited the traditional watch fair.

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"Despite the challenging environment, the SIHH was once again a success for A. Lange & Söhne this year," summarises Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid. "Our new watches were met with overwhelming enthusiasm among the press and specialist retailers, which has expressed itself through strong worldwide demand."

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Mechanical Masters


This year's theme was not only reflected in the technical and detailed design of the stand. It also describes the current debuts collection, which stands out due to its creative technical solutions, sophisticated functionality and striking designs.

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In the coming months, collectors and interested buyers will be given the chance to familiarise themselves with the new watch models in the Lange boutiques and points of sale. Individual stops will be announced at short notice on the A. Lange & Söhne Facebook page.

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Ateliers deMonaco – Daniel Alves Tourbillon Oculus















Ateliers deMonaco Tourbillon Oculus Daniel Alves NEW

Ateliers deMonaco created a unique timepiece for the FC Barcelona football player Daniel Alves

To honour an extraordinarily talented man, Ateliers deMonaco created a unique timepiece for the famous Brazilian football player Daniel Alves on the occasion of his nomination at the FIFA/FIFPro World XI Award 2015.

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For many years now the exciting game of football has been the inspiration behind some of Haute Horlogerie most complicated and sophisticated timepieces. Playing for FC Barcelona since 2008, Daniel Alves became famous for being one of the best defenders in the world. He earned a place in the FIFA FIFPro World XI for 2015 during the ceremony of the FIFA Ballon d'Or 2015, which took place in Zurich on January, 11th.

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Both football player and watchmaker have in common the passion for precision and skill. Ateliers deMonaco admires these qualities in Daniel Alves as a sportsman. He embodies professionalism paired with vitality and team spirit. In honour of his talent and his great career, the independent high-end luxury watch brand Ateliers deMonaco have created a unique timepiece called the Tourbillon OculusDani Alves.

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This personalised timepiece was specially designed for Daniel Alves, who's an enthusiastic person with a creative mind and an adventurous personality.









































Handcrafted by our skilled watchmakers and dedicated to the highest level of precision, the Tourbillon Oculus is truly as artful as Daniel Alves is on the field. This watch is powered by its own in-house developed and patented Xtreme Precision Tourbillon movement. This calibre encapsulates a unique hybrid between craftsmanship and innovative technology, delivering one of the most accurate Tourbillon movements in the world today.

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This movement is housed in an 18k rose gold case of 44mm that features a beautiful subdial in sapphire. The design of this unique timepiece is underlined by the wonderfully delicate "Côtes de Genève" decoration and the dial aperture at 6 o'clock that shows the hand engraved tourbillon cage held by a sapphire bridge. The case back of the Tourbillon Oculus enables the finesse and sophistication of the details of the movement to be observed, such as the perlage finishing and the hand engraved 22K gold rotor.

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The Tourbillon Oculus is finished with a personalized hand-stitched alligator strap and is delivered in a very elegant custom-made box. It's undeniable that this unique watch will remain a signature piece forever, just as unique as Daniel Alves.

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UNIQUE DESIGN FEATURES
  • Unique case design - 33 components to allow for contrasting handfinishing, blend of 18K gold with recognizable convex lines
  • In-house developed, Manufactured and patented Innovation
  • Perfect balance cage to bring gravity point of all 80 components exactly to the centre.
  • Use of Silicium and precise manufacturing methodology like LIGA and DRIE for 10 times higher accuracy, all leading to a regulation of 0 / +2 seconds per 24H for every time piece.
  • Sapphire bridge thanks to the latest laser cutting technology, enabling production while allowig for double sides anti-reflection.
  • The iconic 22K gold Rotor with unique ATELIERS DEMONACO shield, hand guilloché finishing, decorated front & back
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About Ateliers deMonaco:

Ateliers deMonaco was founded in 2008 to permit the next generation of watchmakers create timepieces of exceptional quality, with the latest innovation and the rarest, most exquisite and robust materials; to go far beyond what was considered possible. Our dream is one of relentless reinvention and commitment to bring you the extraordinary. We do this not only by putting something truly exceptional on your wrist but also by ensuring your deMonaco timepiece is more than an object of desire, a true reflection of your individuality. What unites us with our clients is the belief that life is not only about luxury, but luxury sure is life!

For more information, please visit our website or feel free to contact us directly. You can email Mrs. Manon Bussod at mbussod@ateliers-demonaco.com.
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