Franck Muller - The New Giga Thunderbolt Tourbillon

Franck Muller - The New Thunderbolt Tourbillon

THE WORLD'S FASTEST TOURBILLON

Last week at the World Presentation of Haute Horlogerie (WPHH) 2012 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, Franck Muller unveiled a host of exciting new products. Among them: the Tourbillon Rapide, Calibre FM 2025T – with the world’s fastest tourbillon escapement. Also referred to as the Thunderbolt Tourbillon, the mechanical, manual-wind watch features a tourbillon that makes one revolution every five seconds on a ceramic ball bearing – translating to 12 rotations per minute – or 12 times faster that h average 60-second tourbillons on the market.

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The patented FM escapement with fixed escapement wheel and reversed anchor was three years in the research and development stages. The231-part movement– housed in a bold curvex case – beats at 21,600 vibrations per hour, and was developed in house by master watchmaker Pierre-Michele Golay (inventor of the Giga Tourbillon) and the Franck Muller watch team.

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Essentially they dispensed with the conventional fixed fourth wheel in a tourbillon escapement and inverted the escape wheel to consume less energy and speed up the tourbillon. The movement, with four barrels, is meticulously finished with circular graining, hand chamfering and engraving. For those familiar with the Franck Muller collection, this watch is slightly smaller than the Giga in size and is about $25,000 less than the Giga tourbillon in price. 

We got a chance to try this watch on and found the 5-second tourbillon to be – quite simply – mesmerizing. Production of the watch will be limited by the sheer complexity of its making.

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Baume & Mercier - Classima 160th Anniversary Limited and Numbered Edition

Baume & Mercier - Classima 160th Anniversary Limited and Numbered Edition

This year, Swiss luxury watch brand Baume & Mercier is celebrating the 160th jubilee of its long and illustrious history in Australia (1852 – 2012). The brand celebrates this occasion by exhibiting their marvelous and luxury watches in Melbourne and Sydney. Baume & Mercier is also launching a limited edition of the flagship Classima model as a token of the esteem in which this luxury watchmaker holds this great country and as the elegant embodiment of the brand’s philosophy: “Life is about moments”.

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The Maison d’Horlogerie was founded in 1830 by two pioneering brothers: Louis-Victor and Célestin Baume, in Les Bois in the heart of the Swiss Jura. The company flourished in the entrepreneurial climate fed by the expansion of the British Empire and rapidly forged a solid reputation for luxury watchmaking. The “Baume Bros” establishment was opened in 1851 in London, the capital of the Commonwealth, and went from strength to strength, buoyed up by the Victorian era of industrial expertise, technological progress and increasing prosperity. Just one year later after this subsidiary opening, Célestin Baume decided to continue the international expansion and took the family luxury watchmaking business to Australia.

Immigrants were leaving Britain by the thousands, chasing the dream of gold. This brand new country began to gain impetus and become a mature nation and trading centre. By 1880, Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, was an equal to most European cities, and held the Melbourne International Exhibition in this same year. It attracted over 1.3 million visitors from all over the world. Ever since the Crystal Palace Exhibition in London in 1851, world fairs had been seen as a modern way to showcase the latest scientific and industrial achievements.

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As one of the few Swiss luxury watchmakers in Australia, Baume Brothers participated in this exhibition and held a booth situated right in the middle of the Swiss Pavilion of the Exhibition Building. That year, the company won first prize and a gold medal for its displays. By 1891, however, the gold rush in Victoria was coming to an end and times were hard. Baume & Mercier nonetheless continued to trade in Australia and to manufacture outstanding timepieces, winning awards all over the world such as the diploma for producing the greatest number of Geneva Seal movements. The roots of the marvelous international reputation of Baume & Mercier had been firmly established.

Classima 160th Anniversary Limited and Numbered Edition
The Classima Limited Edition watch celebrates the 160th anniversary of Baume & Mercier’s presence in Australia and embodies the timeless elegance and top-quality craftsmanship of the Swiss Maison.  This 160-piece limited edition, offered in a customised packaging dedicated to this anniversary, features an automatic movement and open balance at 12 o’clock. The silver-colored dial animated with gilt hands is masterfully coordinated with an elegant black alligator strap and an adjustable triple-folding buckle. The sapphire crystal window on the case back reveals the oscillating weight sublimated by a guilloché decor and displays a customised engraving celebrating the very special occasion of the 160th anniversary of Baume & Mercier in Australia.

This anniversary is one of life’s moments, and this is perfectly reflected in the everlasting appeal of the Classima Collection.
Exclusive edition limited to 160 pieces.
Available from September 2012 in the Australia’s authorised retailers of Baume & Mercier.
RRP AUD $3,600

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Technical Specifications

Collection: Classima

Reference: M0A10102
           
Movement:       
Automatic (ETA 2824-BV)
Oscillating weight personalized with «Côtes de Genève» décor
Function: Open balance at 12 o’clock   
Case:           
Round
Diameter: 42mm
Thickness: 9.5 mm
Polished steel
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
Sapphire crystal window on the case back
Water-resistance:3 ATM (approx. 30m)
Case back decorated with several engravings:  « 160thANNIVERSARY », « EXCLUSIVE EDITION », «BAUME & MERCIER AUSTRALIA», and « ONE OUT OF 160»
Dial:           
Opaline silver-colored with stamped guilloché decor
Roman numerals and indexes
Gilt hands           
Strap:
Black alligator    
Buckle: Adjustable triple folding buckle 
Packaging
Exclusive edition packaging with an outside banner featuring “Baume & Mercier 1852-2012” and an inside plate featuring “LIFE IS ABOUT MOMENTS» - BAUME & MERCIER AUSTRALIA - 160TH ANNIVERSARIY LIMITED EDITION”

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MOVADO - Bold Shop pink. Go bold!

Shop pink with the BCRF Movado BOLD

Movado Bold trunk show!  At the trunk show, we’ll be featuring a limited edition Breast Cancer Awareness Watch.  Designed to support the fight against breast cancer, this special edition timepiece is a BOLD way to make a difference!

The watch features a 36mm dark grey ion-plated stainless steel case with a mirror-finish bezel. Its grey metallic dial is detailed by a berry-colored crystal-set signature dot and matching berry hands. The grey calfskin strap is top-stitched and lined in a matching berry hue, and the case-back is etched with the Breast Cancer ribbon motif.

The 2012 Movado BOLD Breast Cancer Awareness Watch retails for $395 and is currently available at Marlee’s.  Movado will donate $50.00 from the sale of each one to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
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36 mm mid-size Movado BOLD special edition BCRF watch, grey stainless steel case with mirror-finish bezel, BCRF logo case-back, grey dial with berry-pink crystal-set dot, grey leather strap with berry top-stitching and lining, classic tongue buckle, K1 crystal, Swiss quartz movement, water resistant to 3 ATM, MADE WITH SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.


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MOLA - 923M Limited Edition

MOLA - 923M Limited Edition


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THE  INSPIRATION
Following many years of development work and numerous successful trials, in August 1934 the American researcher CHARLES WILLIAM BEEBE (left), whose background was actually in ornithology, and his partner OTIS BARTON, reached a record depth of 923 metres at a point in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. What was the obsession that led these two men to be lowered into the so-called »Twilight Zone« (a depth of between 300 and 1000 metres), confined inside a small steel sphere? They were driven by their passion and fascination, their imagination and their desire to make new discoveries. Inspired by these pioneers of deep sea research, our development of the MOLA 923M reflects a similar passion. This timepiece is an expression of the desire for adventure and for faraway places.

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Virtually all the components of the MOLA 923M, which is only available in a limited edition of  1·000, have been specially developed with particular attention to the smallest details, and to the specific requirements of this timepiece. Particular care has been taken to select the highest quality components. The work of making this design reality and of producing the parts for the case, using high grade stainless steel and the latest manufacturing technology, was entrusted to the vastly experienced company SUG G L A S H ÜT T E . To complete the production phase, each case was subjected to a hydromechanical pressure test to 40 bar. In the second phase, a MOLA 923M bearing the serial number 1·006 was selected to be subjected to an additional pressure test under the supervision of G E R M A N I S C H E R L LOYD, Hamburg.

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THE  NAME

This watch takes its name from the sunfish (MOLA MOLA, lat. millstone). A fascinating sea creature that mainly inhabits the warmer waters of Asia, Africa and Australia, but which can sometimes be found in the Mediterranean too. There are parallels with the MOLA 923M – each is impressive in its own way. The mola is certainly a remarkable fish, measuring more than three metres across and weighing over a tonne. Another fascinating attribute is its ability to dive to depths of more than 1000 metres. Maybe CHARLES WILLIAM BEEBE encountered one of them.

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The individual parameters: automatic Swiss mechanism (2895-2) with engraved automatic rotor brightly polished stainless steel case (316L) diameter 42 mm (48 mm with crown), height 14 mm
4 mm thick, anti-glare sapphire glass plasma polished, unidirectional rotating bezel with horizontally engaging detent and rhodium-plated silver application luminous markings set into the case three dimensional dial with date display and superluminova markings (C3) swiveling crown guard threaded crown cap (diameter 11 mm) and crown (2 O rings in case tube) screwed case back with sapphire crystal silicon strap with engraved folding clasp

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John Isaac - Grand Prix Collection

John Isaac - Grand Prix Collection


Built in creative collaboration with the historic manufacture Dubois-Dépraz, the Grand Prix is a watch designed by experts with connoisseurs in mind. It is equipped with a water-resistant and reinforced fabric bracelet, which serves as the perfect and secure complement to the high-end and high-precision chronograph built for those who know that in life, every fraction of a second counts.

Grand Prix Cobalt Black

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Grand Prix Deep Blue
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Grand Prix Glow

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Technical specifications

• Stainless steel with case width of 35mm
• Full Guilloché blue dial 
• LumiNova Glow in the dark hands
• Screw-down crown
• Start - stop push buttons with fly-back to zero
• 50m waterproof
• Sapphire glass 
• See-through back (sapphire) 
• Self-winding Dubois Depraz 30030 mechanical chronograph movement (deluxe finishing) 
• Black Alinghi fabric bracelet with three part fold-over clasp (with threaded length adjustment feature) 
• Second bracelet -black rubber

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GRAHAM - Chronofighter Oversize Score Baja 1000 Edition

GRAHAM - Chronofighter Oversize Score Baja 1000 Limited Edition NEW


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GRAHAM in the barren land Chronofighter Oversize Score Baja 1000 Limited edition

Daring GRAHAM becomes legendary in being part of motorsport history and the mythical action-packed Tecate Score Baja 1000 races. 200’000 spectators, 1 course, 1000 miles, 300 competitors from over 30 US states and 15 countries, 35 Pro and 7 Sportsman classes for cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs...in the Mexican pampa.

 

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International celebrities such as actors Patrick Dempsey, Paul Newman and Steve McQueen, several NASCAR drivers have let themselves be captivated by the race and scrambled for a race number and a place on the grid.
GRAHAM wants to pays tribute to the Mecca of desert races and celebrate the technical expertise and bravery of all competitors.
Down the entire length of the magnificent Baja California Peninsula, the Chronofighter Oversize Score Baja 1000 will defy the desert and the hazards awaiting the racers. The sturdy and wandering chronograph does not fear extreme conditions and has been developed to equip the modern-day Baja 1000 conquerors and extreme racers. The GRAHAM watch is already a legendary wrist machine as the performance of the historical race goes far beyond technological limits.

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GRAHAM adores sports if it’s historic, if it’s genuine, if it is manly, slightly mad and gritty! The Baja 1000 was the perfect match as the historical race is dedicated to limitless technology and rich human adventure.

Sand, desert, mountain passes, hidden dry lakes, hot weather, craggy tracks...that’s the Baja 1000 race. Part of the Score Desert Series, the Tecate Score Baja 1000 is a crazy race which takes place every year in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico. Created in 1967, it is the most prestigious race and one of the oldest held on the rugged terrain of the legendary barren desert of Baja California. The course changes with the landscape; washouts or sinkholes can appear at the last moment and ensure a competition full of unexpected and unpredictable events. Heading down the dry, dusty and bumpy course at high speed, each vehicle kicks up a trail of dust which can be seen for miles amongst the cactuses.
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GRAHAM had to be part of this adventure, obviously driven by a common passion for adrenaline and mechanical performance. The brand is all the more prouder to enter in partnership with Score Baja 1000.
"GRAHAM is delighted to be the Official Timekeeper of the 2012 SCORE Baja 1000 off road race. The race is all about challenge, adventure and glory, and GRAHAM is the perfect match for the spirit of the race, as well as the enthusiasm and team spirit of the participants, and we have created a winner’s watch that represents all of these aspects" says Eric Loth, Founder of GRAHAM.

 
 
Camaraderie amongst the teams is apparent and also between Sal Fish, president of SCORE and Eric Loth. Obviously, they share the same passion for high-technology, mechanics and agreed to bring even more adrenaline and entertainment to the race.

Sal Fish, CEO and president of Score International: “The SCORE Baja 1000 continues to draw interest from all over the world and we are more than happy to welcome GRAHAM as the official timekeeper. With stunning products they will undoubtedly add spice to the already vivid Score Baja 1000 legacy.”

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 To celebrate the 45th anniversary, GRAHAM has developed a collectable watch: Chronofighter Oversize Score Baja 1000. The tricky course is the driving force for the competitors to go beyond the limits of man and machine, so a great source of inspiration for GRAHAM engineers.
Like the modified 4-wheel vehicles used by the race competitors, the Chronofighter Oversize Baja 1000 has been re-engineered to fit the extreme race conditions.

 

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The start and stop lever on the left of the case, originally used by aircrew in the forties, is the renowned GRAHAM signature. It is made of plain carbon and is produced in a very specific machining process. The lever is a single piece of carbon which provides the watch with more stiffness and enhanced usability. The black ceramic bezel gives the watch its strength and shining personality.

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To brave the elements, each watch is also fitted with a calculated telemeter scale. It enables to measure distances thanks to the speed of sound; by starting the chronograph when a visible event occurs (e.g. lightning) and stop it when the sound reaches the observer (e.g. thunder). As the temperature influences the speed of sound, our engineers have based their calculations on 77°F, the average temperature on Earth. The distance in kilometres can be measured on the dial thanks to the scale rim (346 m/s).

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High-tech material and processes have been used to create a watch that withstands the dangerous and rugged environments of the Baja 1000 race: a watch you can absolutely count on. Start your engine. GRAHAM will take you to the most inspiring and unpredictable race.

Main features also include

 

47 mm steel with black PVD case, calibre G1747, automatic chronograph, 25 jewels, 28’800 A/h (4Hz), Incabloc shock absorber, 48 hours power reserve, scratch-proof ceramic bezel (Zirconium Oxide: ZrO2), calculated telemeter scale on the dial (Fahrenheit), plain carbon fibre fast-action start / stop trigger ,

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domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces, smoked sapphire case back with Baja 1000 logo, integrated beige fabric techno-fabric strap, scratch-proof black ceramic buckle. Limited edition 100 pieces.


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Calibre 
Calibre G1747, automatic chronograph, 28'800 A/h (4Hz),
Incabloc shock absorber
25 jewels
Power reserve : 48 hours 

Functions 
Chronograph (seconds, 30 minutes counter).
Date at 8 o'clock
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case 
47 mm steel with black PVD case
Black carbon left hand fast-action start/stop trigger and black rubber reset pusher
Black ceramic bezel
Domed sapphire crystal, anti-reflective coating on both faces
Sapphire crystal case back with Score Baja 1000 and limited edition serial number
Water resistance
330 feet / 100 m / 10 bar

 

 

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