Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Waltham – AERONAVAL Solo Tempo XA Titanium
















WALTHAM AERONAVAL Solo Tempo XA Titanium NEW


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The unrivaled history of Waltham bring to life an innovative Solo Tempo

Waltham International SA presents a brand-new, exclusive and unexpected aeronaval model: the SOLO TEMPO XA. It is the Waltham brand’s new iconic wristwatch and forerunner of the innovative Aeronaval Collection, designed for modern fearless men: contemporary pioneers, innovative and unconventional just as the legendary Waltham owners who have taken part in the greatest endeavors of the past 160 years. Men never afraid to think outside the box, fully aware that breaking away from stereotypes, trends and standards is the greatest value and the driving force of freedom and change.

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On 1927, Charles A. Lindbergh was on board the Spirit of St. Louis. Fear and anxiety accompanied him on the first non-stop transatlantic flight. These fears faded away like fog under the sun when his single-engine plane landed on French soil, replaced by the certainty of having accomplished a remarkable feat, of having taken a risk and won, of having dared, of being the first.

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The WALTHAM XA expresses all of this, inspired by the legendary XA-Type 37 Model, the aeronautical clock chosen personally by Lindbergh to be fitted on board his plane, and his loyal partner in the great achievement that made history. FOTO

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The new WALTHAM XA reinterprets the main innovative functions of its predecessor, enhanced by distinctive time readability features in an elegant and contemporary angular design that encompasses high-tech, superior quality components.

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This high-precision mechanical self-winding wristwatch is powered by the refined caliber W.DB-001 Dubois-Dépraz 14060 automatic movement. It features an original second counter at 12 o'clock, directly inspired by its legendary predecessor.

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 The striking multi-level dial, embellished with a characteristic embossed W pattern, gives it depth and perspective, while the particular minute angled upward hand and the applied indexes are coated with Super-LumiNova®, for maximum readability in all lighting conditions.

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The Vanguard XA boasts a case in Titanium G5 - crafted in an exclusive angular dodecagonal design - that seems to be set in an instrument panel: a concept designed to be reminiscent of the glorious past of the aeronautical instrument it was inspired by.

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The bezel is in ceramic, made of zirconium oxide. The sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective treatment. The modern watchstrap is in genuine volcanized rubber and features a sophisticated originally designed deployante clasp in Titanium G2. Always elegant, and perfect for any occasion thanks to the combination of design and performance, the new WALTHAM XA is also water resistant up to 30 bar/300 mt.

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The WALTHAM XA is the expression of a new concept of contemporary luxury for men, where various materials work skillfully in harmony to create a refined and powerful timepiece.

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It is available in three versions: simply Pure, with case in titanium G5; the sophisticated Eclipse, in two tone black PVD; and the audacious Black Matter, completely in black PVD.

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Modle: XA Pure - Case in Titanium
Modle: XA Eclipse - Case in bi-colored Titanium/PVD
Modle: XA Black Matter - Case in all black Titanium PVD

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Technical Details

Models & references
References: W.DB-001.1 Modle: Pure - Case in Titanium
References: W.DB-001.2 Modle: Eclipse - Case in bi-colored Titanium/PVD
References: W.DB-001.3 Modle: Black Matter - Case in all black Titanium PVD

Movement
Automatic caliber W.DB-001 Dubois-Dépraz 14060
28,800 vibrations per hour/4 Hz
29 jewels, 30mm (13 ¼’’’)
Power reserve: 40-44 hours
Functions
Hours; minutes and small second counter at 12
Case
Base 47mm, face-up 44mm
Titanium grade 5 (Ti 6Al-4V)
Zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) ceramic bezel
Anti-reflective sapphire glass
Screwed-down crown
Water-resistance up to 30 bar./300 meters
Dial
Embossed black W pattern with Super-LumiNova® coated luminous Arabic numerals, applied indexes and hands
Bracelet/Clasp
Vulcanised VulCarboné® genuine rubber, non-allergenic, reinforced with Nomex®
Titanium grade 2 deployante buckle
Retail price
Upon request

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

KERBEDANZ – Single Edition ROYAL LION















KERBEDANZROYAL LION Single Edition NEW


KERBEDANZ - a universe of symbols

KERBEDANZ gave to this watch, the symbolic figure of the Lion; royal animal by excellence and solar symbol magnifying the light and the fire.



 A name – a story

KERBEDANZ” are timepieces whose uniqueness is dedicated to unique personalities. Its president and founder, Tigran Kerbedanz, chose the name "KERBEDANZ" in honor of his ancestor, who was a renowned blacksmith for his extreme ability to work metal. "KERBEDANZ" means , in effect, "the heirs of Karabed" , a term which has the double meaning of Leader and Forerunner, the origin of the surname Kerbedanz.

Our philosophy : « Giving sens to beauty»

By merging the "form and substance" KERBEDANZ carries in his creations perfect union between philosophical or cultural symbols and their aesthetic translation. It is this unique creative concept that applies KERBEDANZ design its very exclusive watches, sometimes very evocative or more discrete, mysterious or even subliminal depending on the nature of the topic discussed. Customization of the watch can be such as its evocation is understandable only by its owner

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 A universe of symbols

Create precious time keepers with a contemporary design, capable of transmitting forcefully emotions, messages, myths or symbols from the depths of time or exciting visions of a future projection - this is the challenge that was launched KERBEDANZ giving priority to the pursuit of excellence in terms of product, uniqueness, reliability, elegance and innovation at the service of its audience.

ROYAL LION – unique piece

A new unique piece for a MIP customer (Most Important Personality ) is born. Kerbedanz, on request of the client, engraved the symbolic figure of Lion, royal animal par excellence, on a dial 18K gold with diamonds. It shows a Lion, viewed from the front, with his mane deployed as a solar aura.

 Lion, a royal animal magnifying light and fire

It is striking to note that a considerable number of nations, kingdoms or empires have, since ancient times and today, associated with Lion their emblem. This is understandable, considering that the Lion is the symbol not only of force and power, but also of resurrection, therefore, to a certain extent of eternal life. Therefore, the lion became also in Western culture, a symbol of Majesty. The many meanings that have been given to him by people over time have sent this image of great power, sparkling courage, nobility and honesty without precedent. Symbol of power, the lion is also that of justice: where lions of the throne of Salomon, the throne of the Kings of France, from that of the medieval bishops etc...

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The Lion is truly the allegorical image of the Sun as regenerating Fire of Nature and its creatures. In alchemical symbolism Lion is the Sun, the Sulphur, the Stable, and the King. Companion of gods and goddesses, kings and saints, divine symbol, a victim of the whims and cruelty of men, feared or revered, hunter but also hunted, example of virtue or a simple decorative pattern, the lion is all of the above.

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 The tourbillon mouvement

The Royal Lion watch is animated by an automatic tourbillon movement, the bridge supporting the cage was specially designed for KERBEDANZ. All components of this movement have been hand polished, chamfered and decorated in the purest respect of the Swiss watchmaking tradition. The tourbillon cage, which makes one revolution / minute, has an escapement that is “anchor side". The pallets, the escapement and the balance set to variable inertia; whose arrangement forms a triangle, reflects the real tourbillon in the spirit of the Swiss Haute Horlogerie.

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Brand

A name that signifies leader and precursor is worthy of unique personalities. A watch worthy of unique personalities needs to have sublime qualities. This is how Kerbedanz was created as a perfect marriage of watch-making excellence, a unique philosophical concept and a highly creative visual design.
The name KERBEDANZ derives from the patronymic of the Brand’s founding President Tigran Karabedyan.
Paying a tribute to his ancestor, he gives to his company the name KERBEDANZ which means “the heirs of Karabed” (Karabed meaning Precursor/Leader), both qualifiers being perfectly adapted to KERBEDANZ which is a precursor with its concept of specific products’ value. By the way, Kerbedanz appears as a Leader regarding its very unique watch models - or very limited series - dedicated to a very exclusive clientele well known in their activities.

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History

The ancestor of Tigran Karabedyan was a renowned goldsmith with wonderful skills to work the metal. He had acquired a great notoriety in the entire region where he exercised his art and was regularly sought to repair failing clocks as well. His fame is not only because of his competence. Indeed he was a good man, humble, generous, devoted to his family, and faithful to his friends. His highly professional skills and knowledge gave him not only a comfortable life but also the consideration and the respect of his surroundings.
Anxious to transfer the legacy of his ancestor and in the respect for the ethical values which had marked his life and works, Tigran Karabedyan decides to create his own watch brand and to locate it in Switzerland, in the city of Neuchâtel, the ancestral cradle of the Swiss watch industry.
The KERBEDANZ watches have a dual heritage: the know-how of the ancestral watchmaking and the ethic value cultivated by a man fair and straight, highly self-demanding in his professional commitment and in his life as well.
Through its product policy - concept, manufacturing and high quality finishing - the excellence of its network and overall the respect dedicated to its Clients, KERBEDANZ will fully reflect these ethical values.

Ethics

The KERBEDANZ watches therefore have a dual heritage: the abilities and the centuries-old tradition of Swiss luxury watchmaking and the ethical values ​​that have accompanied a good and righteous man during his whole life, who was attached to the quality and accuracy of his work as to  respect the rules of life.
KERBEDANZ impregnated with the fundamental ethical values​​, base its principles on the respect of its customers and watches over to offer products of  high quality and a distribution that is as selective as exclusive.

Philosophy
Giving sense to beauty

 The KERBEDANZ brand has the mission to interpret the multiple universe of human thought as creating exceptional watches by the symbolic content they contain. Through these exceptional watches, KERBEDANZ wants to establish a special relationship with the customers that are named "leaders." These same leaders and precursors, by their actions and charisma, participate in their respective fields to the creation and expansion of the universe of human thought.
By merging the "form and substance" KERBEDANZ carries in his creations perfect union between a philosophical or esthetic symbolism and its cultural translation.
It is this unique creative concept that KERBEDANZ applies to the design of its very exclusive watches, sometimes very evocative or more discrete, mysterious or even subliminal depending on the nature of the subject under discussion. The personalization of the watch can be so secret that its evocation is only comprehensible to its owner.

A World of Symbols

The universe of human thought is not only made ​​of the philosophical and cultural heritage of mankind since ancient times, but it is continually adding new discoveries and theories in such various areas as science, history, philosophy, art and everything related to ethical values ​​that elevate human dignity and give its own value to every civilization and every culture.
To create valuables corresponding to contemporary design, capable of transmitting strong emotions and messages: myths and symbols from the depths of time or exciting visions of a future projection - this is the challenge that KERBEDANZ was sent giving priority in terms of product to the pursuit of excellence, uniqueness, reliability, elegance and innovation at the service of its customers.

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Technical Specifications

Model: KERBEDANZ – Single ROYAL LION Unique Piece

Movement:
Swiss automatic Tourbillon
72 hours power reserve, 21,600vph, 27 jewels
Functions:
Hours, minutes, tourbillon
Case:
Diameter: 50.00mm x 15.60mmWhite gold, pavé diamonds,
water resistant to 3 atm, 50mm/15.6mm.
Dial:
Hand decorated 3 layer guilloché dial, with engraved golden figure of lion
Crystal:
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Strap:
White gold, pavé diamonds
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Cuervo Y Sobrinos – ROBUSTO Buceador Orange Sapphire


Cuervo Y SobrinosROBUSTO Buceador Orange Sapphire

The marine depths served as inspiration for the creation of the Robusto Buceador.  

 Perfect for both underwater adventures and a night on the town, the Cuervo y Sobrinos Buceador boasts everything you expect from a divers watch, with a little extra splash of glamour, as 60 orange sapphires sparkle around the bezel.

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Swiss Mechanical Automatic watch in stainless steel case 43.00mm with inner 0-60 bezel operated by separate crown and orange color sapphires on the outer bezel. White rubber strap with orange stitching.

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White color textured dial with orange accents and date calendar. Water resistant to 200 meters.
Comes in unique cigar humidor box.

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Technical specifications

Reference: 2806.1BA-ZR-S1

Movement: Swiss made Mechanical Automatic      
Calibre: CYS 5102
      ETA 2824-2 / SW 200-1 , 11 1/2'''
      Automatic
      Ø 25.60 mm
      Height 4.60 mm
      Power reserve 38 hours
      Eta mvt 25 jewels, SW mvt 26 jewels
      Frequency 28'800
      Rotor finishing with fan decoration and "CyS" engraving
Functions:     Date calendar, window display.
Case:     Combination satin/polished finish. Solid Stainless steel.
Case Size:     43.00mm. 16.00mm.
Bezel:     Inner rotating 60 minute, operated by separate crown.
                Orange color sapphires.
Crown:     Factory Logo engraved/embossed.
Crystal:     Domed profile. Sapphire. Anti-Glare treated.
Dial:
       White background with waves printing.
       Guilloche texture. 
       External index applied with orange superluminova
Hands:     Steel color. Luminous filled.
Case Back:     Sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both sides
Strap:     Rubber White color strap white with orange stitching
Clasp:     Butterfly style ( hidden deployant ), center opening, with spring release.
               Factory Logo engraved/embossed.
Water Resistance:     200m/660ft/20atm.

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Monday, July 28, 2014

VULCAIN – 50's Presidents Heritage K2 Anniversary


VULCAIN 50's Presidents HERITAGE K2 Anniversary

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This summer, Vulcain pays tribute to the 60th anniversary of the ascent of K2 made by 14 climbers from the Italian Mountain Club in 1954.

Vulcain has always been associated with sporting achievements. Alongside supporting Real Madrid in the 30s, or sounding the underwater depths of Hannes Keller in 1961, the Manufacture has also distinguished itself when it comes to conquering mountains.

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Three mountain expeditions deserve a mention: the first in the Andes, in the heart of the Cordillera Vilcamba in the centre of Peru. On August 5th 1952, a French-Belgian expedition directed by Bernard Pierre and two American teams conquered the north face of the Salcantay, one of the Andes’ untamed peaks, which reaches to a height of 6,264 metres. Shortly after this achievement, Vulcain received several testimonies from this roped party highlighting the intrinsic qualities of their Cricket Vulcain watches. These were effectively part of the entire ascent, reaching a height of more than 6000 metres.

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Vulcain watches stand up to the toughest conditions: As in the 1930s, marketing representatives for the La Chaux-de-Fonds brand placed their watches on the wrists of seasoned athletes.
In addition to soccer, Vulcain set ist sights on both the heights and the depths. To celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Italian Mountaineering Club in 1954, a team of 14 transalpine mountaineers had sworn to be the first to conquer K2, the mythical Himalayan peak in the Karakoram range, located on the outskirts of India, China and Pakistan. Under the leadership of geology professor Ardito Desio, 700 porters transported over thirteen metric tons of equipment to the base camp at an altitude of 5,000 meters, at the foot of this magnificent pyramid of rock and ice. On July 31, 1954, the roped party of Uno Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni, accompanied by their Crickets, reached 8,620 metres. Only Everest is higher. One of the most famous Italian mountaineers, Walter Bonatti, was also included in this expedition. He was barely 24 years old when he spent a night at 8,000 metres with no oxygen and no tent. Some believed that survival would be impossible. But Bonatti, who paradoxically was responsible for carrying the oxygen canisters for the lead party, proved them wrong.

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1954, Ascension of K2
 
The second noteworthy expedition took place 60 years ago. In order to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Italian Mountain Club, a team of 14 transalpine climbers swore that they would conquer K2 for the first time – that legendary Himalayan summit in the Karakorum range. Led by Ardito Desio, a professor of geology, 700 porters carried more than 13 tons of material to the base camp located at an altitude of more than 5,000 metres. On July 31st 1954, the roped party with Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni reached 8,612 metres accompanied by their Crickets.

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A few years later, in 1958, a team that once again consisted of Bonatti and other members of the first expedition set off to conquer Gasherbrum IV (7,980 m), a Karakorum peak reputed to be inaccessible. This time, Vulcain equipped the climbers with Crickets.

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The watches from this small Swiss Manufacture achieved considerable success with these extreme climbers. Publications at the time proudly announced that these timepieces served “their owners faithfully by providing the exact time and by chiming at the right moment”.

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In 2011, Vulcain paid tribute to this achievement by intro - ducing its 50s Presidents Heritage model.

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Ascension of K2, the Italian route

At 8,612 metres, K2 is the second highest mountain in the world after Everest.
This expedition by the Italian Mountain Club was the first to climb K2 via the historic Abruzzi Spur – named following an attempt in 1909 by the Duke of Abruzzi up to 6,000m.

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The Abruzzi Spur route is the most oft used trail. Around 75% of climbers choose this route. It starts at 5300 metres at the bottom of a ridge, drops gently for several kilometres and continues up to the 8612 summit.

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Technical Specifications

 Reference: 100153.289LF  Heritage Steel - Grey Dial – Limited Edition of 500 pieces
 Reference: 100653.290LF  Gold & Steel - Silver Dial  – Limited Edition of 500 pieces

CASE
316L steel
sapphire caseback revealing the stylised "V" for Vulcain
Dial: silver, charcoal grey, blue or chocolate rhodiumed applies
Diameter: 39,00 mm
Thickness: 12.40 mm
Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 5 ATM
CALIBRE VULCAIN Cricket Calibre V-10
Movement: 12-lignes mechanical hand-wound alarm calibre, nickel coating,
blued screws, skeleton ratchet with case- back sapphire,
25 jewels, 165 components, double barrel, equipped with the Exactomatic system,
lift angle 48°, diameter 28.00 mm, thickness 5.60 mm
Functions:
Hour, minute, centre seconds, 20-second alarm lasting
Frequency: 18’000 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 42 hours
Water Resistance: 50 meters / 160 feet
STRAP
Strap: alligator leather black /  leather
Buckle: steel folding clasp 

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

HUBLOT – KING POWER 692 BANG Limited Edition

















HUBLOT KING POWER 692 BANG Limited Edition NEW

HUBLOT LAUNCHES NEW YORK-EXCLUSIVE
LIMITED EDITION KING POWER 692 BANG

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July 2014 (New York, NY) - Luxury Swiss watch brand Hublot launches the limited edition King Power 692 Bang, a piece exclusive to the brand’s 692 Madison Avenue flagship boutique in New York City.  
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Limited to 26 pieces, the King Power 692 Bang is available in black ceramic and includes interchangeable yellow and black straps, inspired by the colors of the iconic NYC Taxi Cab. Its case-back is adorned with a sketch of the Madison Avenue boutique façade, a building designed by famed architect Peter Marino and inspired by the grand luxury townhouses of New York’s historic Upper East Side neighborhood.

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Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, shared, “The Hublot brand is thrilled to honor our New York City clients and City enthusiasts with the limited edition King Power 692 Bang. The Madison Avenue boutique, opened in 2011, is Hublot’s flagship in America, and we are excited to honor our history with this great city. Inspired by the yellow NYC Taxi, a city icon, this timepiece allows our customer to celebrate Hublot with New York pride.”

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With a diameter of 48mm and a sophisticated yet sporty design, the counters, hands and minute track are in the same yellow as the stitching on the black rubber and hornback crocodile strap, a color which underscores the unique character of the King Power 692 Bang – a color representative of the yellow taxi cabs that line the streets of Manhattan.

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Hublot celebrated this unique launch with an intimate cocktail event at the 692 Madison Avenue boutique on Wednesday, July 16.

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Guests perused the new pieces while enjoying Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Champagne, seasonal hors d’oeuvres, and music from local New York DJs Sabrina Burda and Natalie Doge.

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Technical specifications

Model: HublotKing Power 692 Bang

Reference: 703.CI.1190.HR.NYB14 - Limited series of just 26 numbered watches

Case:
Diameter: 48mm х 17.60 mm
Microblasted black ceramic
Case Back:
Black Ceramic with Glass Medallion with a Sketch of the
Madison Avenue Boutique Façade Logo Transfer
Dial:  Black with Yellow Accents
Movement:
Calibre: Hublot HUB 4100
Self-winding automatic movement
Functions:   
• Central Hours and Minutes
• Off-Centred Sweeping Seconds
• Date by Window
• Chronograph
Power Reserve:
42 hours power reserve
Crystal:
Sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Water Resistance: 10 ATM or 100 meters
Crown:
Crown and pushers in black PVD titanium with black rubber insert;
Screws in black PVD titaniumStrap:
Black rubber and hornback crocodile
Clasp: Black PVD Titanium Folding Buckle
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