Monday, June 30, 2014

MIDO – Great Wall - Black Chronometer & Brown Chronometer















MIDO Great Wall Black & Brown Chronometer


A tribute to the grandiose architecture of the Great Wall of China, the Great Wall collection is enriched with two new models for men

Launched in 2012 by the watchmaker Mido, the Great Wall collection pays tribute to one of the boldest architectural achievements in history. Two new men’s models, the sporty Black Chronometer and the elegant Brown Chronometer, have joined the collection whose unique forms are inspired by the Great Wall of China. Reminiscent of the stones that pave this symbolic monument, their dials are worked in relief, whilst the striated disc that surrounds them and the fluted sides of their cases subtly evoke its impressive ramparts. The Black Chronometer and the Brown Chronometer are fitted with a COSC-certified automatic movement. Just like the famous structure, these two characteristic timepieces are distinguished by the singularity of their design and their robustness.

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With its Great Wall collection, the watchmaker Mido has chosen to pay tribute to one of the world’s most impressive architectural achievements. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Great Wall of China is a unique construction and one of the most significant monuments ever built by Man. Taking its references from the very shapes of the wall, the Great Wall collection conveys both its robustness and timelessness, a mark of true design for Mido.

The two new models that join this collection are distinguished by the singularity of their design and their assertive masculine character. With a diameter of 42 mm, the steel case (black PVD-treated for the Black Chronometer and rose PVD-treated for the Brown Chronometer) reveals a dial worked in relief, a subtle evocation of the stones that pave the Great Wall. The centre of the dial is surrounded by a striated disc – punctuated by large applied indexes – which evoke the ramparts of the imposing monument, as do the fluted sides of the case. A window positioned at 3 o’clock reveals the day and the date.

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The raised chequered patterns that adorn the rubber strap of the Black Chronometer are a further nod to the famous edifice, whilst the various touches of orange on the dial and hands recall Mido’s visual identity. The Brown Chronometer, however, features a brown leather strap, and an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, treated on both sides, protects the dial of both models. The hour and minute hands are Super-LumiNova® treated (orange for the Black chronometer and white for the Brown chronometer), offering perfect readability, even at night.

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Robust and reliable, these two models are equipped with a COSC-certified chronometer automatic movement for precision in all conditions. Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft), these timepieces both have a transparent case back which allows their finely decorated movement to be admired. Sporty or elegant, each of these two models will appeal to men who appreciate watches of character.

The Great Wall watch is also available in an entirely steel version (bracelet and case) with a black, anthracite or silver dial with nickel or black nickel indexes. A model with a silver dial and black leather strap is also available.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Ref: M019.631.36.297.00  Wall Brown Chronometer
Ref: M019.631.37.057.00  Wall Black Chronometer

Movement     
Automatic ETA 2836-2 certified COSC chronometer,
11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.05 mm, 25 jewels, 28,800 A/H,
INCABLOC and NIVACOURBE shock-absorber,
NIVAFLEX NM mainspring,
ANACHRON balance spring,
GLUCYDUR balance wheel.
Finely decorated chronometer movement with blued screws, decorated oscillating weight with Geneva stripes and engraved Mido logo.
Function 
HMSD+Day. Adjusted on 5 different positions for a high accuracy.
Min. 38 hours power reserve.
Case    
Stainless steel 316L with black PVD treatment (Black Chronometer)
or rose PVD treatment (Brown Chronometer),
Ø42 mm, 3 pieces, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflecting treatment on both sides, screwed crown, transparent case back to see the finely decorated chronometer movement, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft).
Bracelet    
Black rubber strap (Black Chronometer) or brown genuine calf leather strap with crocodile look (Brown Chronometer) with folding clasp.
Dial  
Black (Black Chronometer) or brown (Brown Chronometer), centre finished in relief, indexes individually applied, day and date at 3 o’clock.
Hands  

Hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova®
(orange for the Black Chronometer and white for the Brown Chronometer) for easy readability at night.

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Christiaan van der Klaauw – Real Moon Joure 40Y Edition

Christiaan Van Der KlaauwAstronomical Masterpieces Real Moon Joure 40Y Limited Edition NEW

Christiaan van der Klaauw, the only atelier in the world that is completely devoted to the design and the production of exclusive, hand-made astronomical watches, celebrates 40 years of astronomical complications with the limited edition model the CVDK Real Moon Joure 40Y.

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This horology masterpiece represents a special interpretation of the rotating 3-dimensional real moon indicating the true moon phase.  The moon rotates around the earth every 29,530588853 days. A hand-made 3D miniature moon indicates the moon phase so accurately that it deviates only one day in 11.000 years. It is the most accurate 3D moon phase in the world ever incorporated in a mechanical watch.

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The automatic movement equipped with twin barrels has a power reserve up to 95 hours. The rotor is based on the theme of the Real Moon series, in which the Moon is shown in detail. The Real Moon Joure 40Y will be limited to 40 watches.

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Technical details

 Model: CVDK Real Moon Joure 40Y Steel
 
 ReferenceCKRJ3384

Movement
CVDK7382, automatic winding
35 jewels, twin barrel
Power-reserve: 96 hour max
Complication: CVDK Real Moon Joure module
Functions
Hours, minutes
Complication: 3D moon phase;
the watch is equipped with the most accurate 3D moon phase in the world
Case
High quality steel, ø 40 mm, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case-back
Dial
Blue sunburst with the 40 years anniversary shield,
signed by Christiaan van der Klaauw, white rhodium plated indexes
Strap
Black alligator leather.
Buckle: Logo engraved steel folding clasp.

Edition
Limited edition: 40  

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Sunday, June 29, 2014

IWC – PILOTS Watch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince"













IWC PILOTS Watch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince" ” 


Swiss luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen unveils Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince" (Ref. IW377706), the third watch from the Le Petit Prince series that pays homage to the legendary book of same name. This new timepiece comes in a classic cockpit design following the Pilot's Watch tradition and boasts a stunning midnight blue dial.

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The 43 mm solid stainless steel case houses a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement. The case back of the Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince" (Ref. IW377706) shows an alluring engraving of "Le Petit Prince", the famous namesake of the book that was translated in more than 270 languages.

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The timepiece is fitted with an antireflective sapphire glass which is secured against displacement by drop in air pressure. The timepiece offers a water resistance up to 60 meters.

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The midnight blue dial boasts small hacking seconds dial at 9’o clock, date and day display at 3’o clock, and two chronograph counters at 12’o clock and 6’o clock respectively for 30 minutes and 12 hour functions.

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This timepiece is securely fastened with a brown calfskin strap featuring quilted stitching and stainless-steel pin buckle.

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Technical Specifications

 Model: PILOT Double Chronograph Edition Le Petit Prince Limited Edition

Reference: IW377706 Midnight blue dial

FEATURES
Mechanical chronograph movement
Self-winding – Small hacking seconds
Date and day display
Stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds
Screw-in crown
Glass secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
Engraving of the little prince on the case back
    Limited Edition to 250 consecutively numbered watches
MOVEMENT
    Calibre: 79320
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h / 4 Hz
    Jewels: 29
    Power reserve: 44 h
    Winding: automatic
WATCH
Materials: Stainless-steel case, midnight blue dial
Hands and appliqués at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, coated with Super-LumiNova®*
Brown calfskin strap with quilted stitching, stainless-steel pin buckle
Glass: sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 6 bar
Diameter: 43 mm
Case height: 15 mm

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Friday, June 27, 2014

RAYMOND WEIL – FREELANCER Lady Automatic


RAYMOND WEILFREELANCER Lady Automatic NEW


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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Technical Specifications

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
Crystal Sapphire 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 resistance 10 ATM

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Arnold & Son – TES Tourbillon

















ARNOLD & SONTES Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW


Timeless elegance and innovative technology:
Arnold & Son’s new TES Tourbillon


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True to English watchmaking heritage, Arnold & Son unveils the TES Tourbillon, 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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John Arnold and A.-L. Breguet, silver cased chronometer with tourbillon and spring-detent escapement,
London, England, 1774 and Paris, France, 1808
© The Trustees of the 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 TES model 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.

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Technical Characteristics

Ref. 1SJAR.V01A.C112A 18-carat red Gold Case

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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Thursday, June 26, 2014

RJ-Romain Jerome – Schneider H9C-DNA Limited Edition


RJ-Romain JeromeSchneider H9C-DNA Limited Edition NEW

RJ-Romain Jerome X HardNine Choppers

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 1943 Harley 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.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Schneider H9C-DNA
Reference RJ.M.AU.028.02 | Collection H9C-DNA | Universe RJ Capsules

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 edition Unique 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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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Schneider H9C-DNA Speed Metal
Reference RJ.M.AU.025.02 | Collection H9C-DNA | Universe RJ Capsules

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.- *

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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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HardNine Choppers Motorbike

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:
  • Front and back fenders
  • Bars
  • Pipe
  • Seat
  • Triple trees
  • Grips
  • Carburettor
  • Gas caps
Limited edition Unique piece
Retail price Watch & Motorbike: CHF 110,000.-*
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

BVLGARI – Il Giardino Marino













BVLGARI – Il Giardino Marino NEW


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 this BVL 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 Bvlgari is 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.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: BVLGARI Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari

Movement
  • BVL 263 calibre
  • 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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