HAUTLENCE – Concepts d'exception HL2.5 Black and Red

HAUTLENCE – Concepts d'exception HL2.5 Black and Red Limited Edition NEW

THE NEW INTERPRETATION OF HL2.0 IN DRAMATIC BLACK AND RED

HAUTLENCE is introducing an exciting new version of its revolutionary HL2.0 collection with a trend-setting model sporting a black DLC-coated grade 5 titanium case and horns with red varnish detail on the signature jumping hours.

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Alternating sand-blasted, satin-brushed and hand-polished finishes, the HL2.5 is the fifth in the collection which marked the second generation of HAUTLENCE watches. It retains all the characteristics that contributed to establishing HAUTLENCE amongst the most prestigious contemporary watchmaking brands, while now appearing in a new, super lightweight 49g case.

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Like its predecessors in the HL2.0 collection, and faithful to the brand’s fundamental concept of offering a different way of reading time, the HL2.5 model displays half-trailing jumping hours, retrograde minutes and a power-reserve indicator. All are 28-piece limited editions.

Three patents for an exceptional timepiece

The HL 2.5 naturally benefits from the collection’s set of three patents. The first concerns the half-trailing hours chain (as opposed to an instant system that is too fast to appreciate, or a dragging system that cannot be read correctly between the hours): every 60 minutes the chain advances in 3-4 seconds without jumps or loss of energy, making it possible to admire the beauty of the movement and its mechanisms in action.

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The second patent relates to the regulating organ integrated into the mobile bridge movement. Its constantly changing position, driven by the display, compensates statistically for the effects of gravity, thus enhancing its precision.

The third patent covers the operation of the movement's two barrels. The main barrel is wound by the automatic system and transmits the energy needed to wind a second barrel that is devoted exclusively to driving the complication. It is kept fully wound by the main barrel to ensure that an optimal level of energy is available to change each hour. This means the complex systems are powered independently without affecting the precision of the watch.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: Concepts d'exception

Model:  HL2.5 Black and Red Limited Edition of 28 Pieces

HAUTLENCE HL2.0 in-house calibre including gear train and automatic winding system.
Half-trailing hours displayed by a chain, retrograde minutes, mobile bridge-type calibre.

CALIBRE
Calibre description :
2 barrels : one finishing barrel (power reserve for the entire watch calibre including power for the second barrel) and a complication barrel.

Hours displayed by a 12-link chain hinged on a pallet system. The speed regulator ensures that the hours display changes in a controlled and jerk-free manner in 3-4 seconds instead of instantly. It completes 48 revolutions at each hour change. Hours system activated by a one-revolution mechanism mainly composed of a connecting rod and a rack.

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Mobile bridge-type calibre comprising the regulating organ and rotating through 60° at each change of hour.
Movement kinematics featuring 90° changes of direction by means of special bevelled gears.

Automatic calibre with oscillating weight in 18-carat white gold.

This innovative calibre is protected by 3 HAUTLENCE patents.

    Dimensions : 37.8 x 33.2 x 12.35 mm
    Manufacturing technology : multi-axis micro-machining, wire EDM. LIGA photolithography
    Number of components : 552
    Power reserve : 45 hours
    Regulating organ : 18,000 vibrations/hour
    Number of jewels : 92
    Finishing: fine-watchmaking type (satin-brushed, hand-drawn, hand-bevelled, ruthenium-anthracite coating and mirror-polished steel elements)
    Identification and numbering plate: HL2.5 X/28.
CASE
    Case : grade 5 titanium
    Horns : grade 5 titanium, screw-in
    Crown : polished grade 5 titanium with micro-machined HAUTLENCE logo
    Glass : 3 three-dimensional sapphire crystals, scratch-resistant, produced by multi-axis grinding
    Alternating finishes : sand-blasting, satin-brushing and hand polishing
    Horn and case-back screws : titanium
    Dimensions : 50 mm x 42 mm x 17.8 mm
    Weight: 49 grams.
DISPLAY
    Hours, retrograde minutes and power-reserve indicator.
DIAL
    Upper sapphire dial face : luminescent white minutes and hour-markers
    Lower sapphire dial face : rhodium (chrome) metallization, red transfer and black varnish-coated opaque zone
    Hour-markers: red varnish-coated metal plate and luminescent white varnish-coated hours numerals
    Minutes hand : rhodium galvanic plating with luminescent white tip
    Power-reserve hand : steel with red varnish-coated indicator
WATER RESISTANCE
    3 ATM
STRAP
    Straps : Brown and black hand-sewn rolled-edge Louisiana alligator leather, large square scales
    Black Caoutchouc
    Interchangeability spring bar
    Folding clasp : titanium

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OFFICINE PANERAI – Auction “PANERAI ONLY”

OFFICINE PANERAI – Auction “PANERAI ONLY”

THE “PANERAI ONLY” AUCTION IN PARIS: PROCEEDS OF OVER ONE MILLION EUROS AND TWO WORLD RECORDS

 

On 8 December, in the “Panerai Only” auction organised by the well-known Artcurial auction house for Officine Panerai, about one hundred models of the Florentine brand were offered, divided into three sections: Vintage (1930-1950), "Pre-Vendome" (1993-1997) and “Vendome" (1997 to the present).

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Two world records were broken by two models of great importance in the history of Panerai. The first was an extremely rare “Radiomir Egiziano”, the diver’s watch made in 1956 for the Egyptian Navy, which was sold for $155,000, beating the previous record price for this model.

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The other world record was broken by a Radiomir PAM00021, a Special Edition of 1997 in platinum with a case design extremely faithful to that of the watch created by Officine Panerai for the frogmen of the Royal Italian Navy in 1938, which was sold for $127,000.

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Two other vintage models, a Luminor and a Marina Militare, both with Rolex movements, each made over 120,000 euros, well above the initial auction estimates, while a Luminor 1950 8 Days (PAM00203), a Special Edition of 2005 with an Angelus eight-day mechanical movement, was sold more than $80,000.

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Tutima – M2 Titanium Chronograph

Tutima – M2 Titanium Chronograph NEW

Presenting the NEW M2 from Tutima Glashütte

With the return to its hometown of Glashütte and manufacture status, Tutima introduces the new M2, an evolution of the NATO Chronograph.  As the Official Supplier of Chronographs to NATO and the German Armed Forces since 1985, Tutima’s first generation chronograph has outstandingly proven itself during missions across the globe for over 19 years. Now, the M2 even more reliable, durable and better equipped is destined to continue this success story for professionals in any environment.

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New Inner Values
The M2 power source is a Tutima automatic caliber 521 featuring legible central sweep minute and second counters for the chronograph.  Housed in a 46 mm solid titanium case with an extra-strong sapphire crystal and screw-down case back, the mechanical movement is protected from shock, dust, moisture – and magnetic influence by a protective shield made out of soft iron and mu-metal, a magnetically soft nickel-iron alloy.

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Reliable Functionality
Professional timing instruments must be legible, durable and user-friendly, and these were the precise guidelines for developing the M2. The hour and minute hands as well as the hour markers are inlaid with a strong luminescent material, and the red highlights of the chronograph hands also provide a long afterglow in darkness.  There have also been significant improvements on the design and functionality of the screw-in crown and the large buttons integrated into the case, which the M2 has inherited from its predecessor – the chronograph buttons have the addition of a non-slip, ribbed rubber surface and a crown with a better grip groove system. The case back made of light titanium, like the case, and the M2 can withstand pressures up to 30 bar (300 meters).

Available soon from Authorized Tutima Dealers. – pictured Ref. 6450-03.

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Technical Specifications

Model: Tutima - M2 Titanium Chronograph
 
Reference №: 6450-03

Case	Titanium
Dial	Velvet black
Band	Titanium with folding clasp
Diameter	46 mm
Height	15.85 mm

Movement details: 
Mechanical with automatic winding, coated antique gray.

Tutima Caliber 521 
Functions: 
Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds; 

Chronograph sweep second and minute counter, 

12-hour totalizer; 24-hour display; date.
Case details:
Pearl-blasted finish; bidirectionally rotating bezel with luminescent capsules; 

Anti-reflective sapphire crystal on the inside; 

Screw-in crown;
Large, integrated chronograph buttons with rubber inlay; 

Screw-down case back; 

Water-resistant to 300 m;
Magnetic field protection.
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GLYCINE – F104 Line Automatic

F104 - Perfect harmony in the cockpit  
The traditional Biel/Bienne-based company GLYCINE 

is extending its F104 line 

Product development at Glycine has been closely associated with the evolution of the aircraft industry and aviation for many decades. Many Glycine watches bear witness to this extraordinary affinity, including the F104. 
With the F104, Glycine pays tribute to the legendary Lockheed F104 aircraft, the leading fighter plane of the 1950s and 1960s. 
The unmistakable F104 can be identified at first glance thanks to its harmonious yet ergonomic shape and perfectly-balanced dial.

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Glycine has recognised the possibilities offered by this timelessly beautiful, unique shape and expanded the F104 family (diameter 48 mm) with the particularly successful smaller version bearing a diameter of 40 mm, to be launched at this year's Baselworld trade fair.  
The Glycine F 104 has a flat sapphire crystal as well as a special leather strap in a "pilot look" with two rivets on either side. The glass back,  fixed by six screws, allows you to view the fascinating Swiss automatic movement. The polished stainless steel case, which has a rounded shape, looks good on any wrist thanks to the movable lugs. The elegant conical crown - carried over from the original model - adds a touch of nostalgia to this watch, which is waterproof to 3 atm. 
With this watch, Glycine will not only make fans of smaller watches happy, but also re-establish itself on the ladies' watch market in an impressive manner, a mere 100 years after it was first founded. ,

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The new F104 (40 mm) will be available in the classic steel version with a black, sand-brown or silverwhite dial or blue and black mother-of-pearl dial with diamonds. And for those who would like something a little more sumptuous, Glycine has a particularly classy piece of jewellery for you with its diamond-studded black case with mother-of-pearl diamonds.

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Technical Data

Model: Glycine F104

References: 3932 (48 mm)
References: 3933 (40 mm)
  
Movement  
Caliber: Cal. No GL 224 Swiss automatic movement
Functions: 
Hours, minutes and seconds, date display in window
Size: 11 1/2" Jewels: 25
Power Reserve: 38 hours
Hz: 4/28'800 vibrations per hour
Finish: ruthenium coated oscillating weight on ball bearing decorated special Glycine engraving
Case, Dial & Hands
Material: stainless steel
Diameter: 48mm without crown
Height: 9.40mm
Finish: polished
Waterproof: 3 atm Back: screwed, see-through mineral glass
Glass: sapphire double AR
Dial: 

• black with SL, 
• silver white with SL, 
• sand with SL 

Hands: white with SL, black with SL, black with old brown SL
Crown: sticker crown
Special Features  
dial with inclined ring conceived like a board instrument mobile steel lugs for smooth fitting on the wrist
Straps & Bracelets
Leather Strap Material: calf
Colours: brown pilot jacket style
Width: 22mm horns / 22mm buckle
Buckle: belt
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CH-2500 Bienne 6 · Switzerland

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DAVIDOFF – Velero Power Reserve Chronograph Black Dial

DAVIDOFF – Velero Power Reserve Chronograph Black Dial NEW

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The new sporty yet elegant Velero Power Reserve Chronograph by Davidoff Black Dial is a definitive companion for strong and ambitious men both young and young-at-heart. As with all models in the exclusive Velero collection, the new Velero Power Reserve was created in the spirit of Zino Davidoff (1906–1994), the founder of the Swiss-based Davidoff Luxury Group. 

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The intricacies of high watchmaking come together with the elegance of a nautically-inspired timepiece in the Velero Power Reserve watch. Inside the rugged steel case sits a Swiss-made automatic chronograph movement with power reserve indicator, an intricate watch movement which is given yet more allure with the addition of côtes de Genève finishing, visible through the sapphire crystal case back.

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Flashes of red stand out of the jet black dial, exemplifying Davidoff’s renowned attention to detail as well as enhancing legibility. The finishing touch is a striking carbon optic calfskin strap adding an element of sporting refinement to this exclusive complicated timepiece.

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Technical Data

Model: Velero Power Reserve Chronograph Black Dial

Reference:  21040
Movement
Swiss Made self winding mechanical movement ETA,
Supplementary module for chronograph function and power reserve function.
Davidoff logo on the oscillating weight, Côtes de Genève finishing.
Indications of Time
Centralised hours, minutes, date, small second at 3 o'clock,
Power reserve counter with hand at 6 o'clock.
Centralised second, 30-minute counter at 9 o'clock.
Jewelling: 55 jewels
Case
Round shape 45 mm in stainless steel 316 L,
Sapphire caseback with Davidoff icon inside
Glass
Domed round-shaped sapphire glass,
Inside and outside anti-reflective treatment.
Dial
Black deck pattern with brushed steel markers and Arabic numerals.
Block
Chronograph, Power Reserve, Date
Power Reserve: 42 hours
Water restistance: 5 ATM
Bracelet & Clasp
Water resistant black calfskin strap carbon optic with beige lining, tone on tone stitching.
Polished stainless steel folding clasp with engraved Davidoff logo.

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GIRARD-PERREGAUX – 1966 Blue Hour Collection

GIRARD-PERREGAUX – 1966 Blue Hour Collection 41mm NEW

The blue hour Girard-Perregaux 1966
Aristocratic, unusual, the supreme elegance of blue dresses the timeless

A worthy heir of the understated and refined Girard-Perregaux style, the 1966 collection embodies the brand's expertise in the design of classic watches. This collection is part of the tradition of Girard-Perregaux, a combination of elegance and watchmaking mastery. The care taken with each detail of the design by our craftsmen and master watchmakers, their painstakingly learnt gestures and the meticulous finishing combine to produce this secret alchemy.

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The delicate balance of this timepiece is reflected in its sleek, harmonious proportions and sophisticated mechanics. Its elegance is enhanced by an intense blue note that adorns its dial.

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Its sunburst finish emphasizes rich light effects; gently curved, it is embellished with baton-shaped markers every fifteen minutes.

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The pink or white gold case remains true to the pure lines of the Girard-Perregaux 1966 collection. 41 mm in diameter, it sports a slightly spherical crystal and inclined diamond polished bezel that enhances its delicacy.

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The sapphire crystal case-back opens onto another major high point of the watch, the GP01800-0004 Girard-Perregaux manufactured calibre. 13¼ lignes or almost 30 mm in diameter, it is composed of 190 components in total and has a minimum power reserve of 54 hours. Its pink gold oscillating weight is engraved with the brand name and decorated with "Côtes de Genève".

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 Reference: 49527-52-431-BB4A  1966 Blue Hour Case in Pink Gold
 Reference: 49527-53-432-BB4A  1966 Blue Hour Case in White Gold
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Case: 
Pink Gold / White Gold
Dimensions: 

    Diameter : 41.00 mm

    Height : 10.00 mm
Dial: Blue with sunray brushed decoration

Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire
Water resistance: 30 meters (3 ATM)

Calibre:
Girard-Perregaux manufactured movement GP01800-0004
Mechanical, self-winding movement
Diameter:  30.00 mm (13 ¼ ’’’)
Frequency: 28,800 vph - (4 Hz)
Power reserve: minimum 54 hours
Jewels: 28
Functions: 
Hours, minutes, central second, date

Strap & Buckle:

Blue alligator strap
Pink gold pin buckle / White gold pin buckle

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MONTBLANC – Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum

MONTBLANC – Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum 2015

Pre-SIHH 2015

Innovative Worldtime for the elegant traveller

In homage to the spirit of the legendary Montblanc Meisterstück Fountain Pen launched in 1924, Montblanc introduced a new watch collection to honour its 90th anniversary in 2014. From 2015 onwards this collection will assume its future position among the Montblanc watch families as the Heritage Spirit Collection.

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Embodying all the codes of fine watchmaking down to the last and smallest detail it bears the signature of traditional craftsmanship, timeless design and flawless functionality. Based on refined design codes, the collection includes timepieces with elegant, clear dials and refined cases expressing the dna of fine watchmaking. Up to the grand complication, each model in the Montblanc Heritage Spirit collection makes its own statement, all timepieces being meticulously crafted.

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The collection is enhanced by a new model that highlights again the ambition of Montblanc to share the passion for fine watchmaking. The Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum interprets one of the most contemporary and useful complications - the world time function - in a new, innovative way. The earth is anchored at the core of this complication, that is named Orbis Terrarum, the Latin term for “globe”, “earth”, and “world”. This timepiece adopts a universal approach, telling the time in 24 timezones all over the world, thanks to a manufacture complication developed in-house by the Montblanc master watchmakers.

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The inspiration for this complication came likewise from the history of horology and from Montblanc’s watchmaking past. The “Montres à eclipses”- watches that had multiple layers of dials that could change their functionality or aesthetics - were some of the most fascinating complications at the beginning of the 20^th century. Always reaching towards the pinnacle of its craft, Montblanc has developed a strong expertise for working on complications by using multiple layers – two examples manifesting this expertise being the Metamorphosis II launched in 2014 or the Rieussec Rising Hours from 2012.

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The complication of the Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum is simple to read and easy to use, displaying the time in different parts of the world in a practical and intuitive way. The dial is constructed in a multi-layer way. At its centre, the main sapphire crystal dial displays the continents as viewed from the North Pole which are encircled by the names of the 24 cities representing the different timezones. The continents are cut out from the rest of the disc that displays the oceans in a light blue colour. Under the main dial is a disc showing day and night as well as the 24 hours timezones, which rotates with the movement mechanism. To adjust the time, the desired local city needs to be first positioned at 6 o’clock by the aid of the pusher at 8 o’clock.

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Then the hours and minutes (which are always linked with the day/night and 24 hours timezones disc) can be adjusted through the crown to adjust the correct local time of the desired city. Once this is done, in addition to the correct local time the correct time of all the 24 timezones will simultaneously be displayed around the sapphire crystal dial When travelling to another timezone, the new destination city simply needs to be placed at 6 o’clock.

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This adjustment is again done through the pusher at 8 o’clock which will turn at the same time the continents and cities, the day/night disc with the 24 hours timezones as well as the hour hand in jumps of 1 hour. The precise time of the minutes is not affected. Once this simple regulation is done, the local time of the new destination as well as the 24 timezones will be fully synchronized again.

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Due to the innovative multi-layer dial construction, the times of all 24 timezones can be indicated. A day/night disc shows at a glance where it is day or night on the planet. The rotation of this disc changes the colours of the continents as seen on the dial, alternately from light (day) to dark (night). This innovative functional principle is rare to find in fine watchmaking.

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The watch is driven by a self-winding mechanical movement, calibre MB29.20, beating at the frequency of 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour (4 hertz) with the exclusive complication developed in-house by Montblanc.

Like all timepieces of the Heritage Spirit Collection, the Montblanc Heritage Spirit “Orbis Terrarum” expresses the codes of fine watchmaking in every detail:
A 41mm case with refined and straight lines, a narrow convexly round bezel, anti-reflective cambered sapphire crystal, vertically descending flanks with horizontal satin finishing that beautifully contrast with the polished case, finely arcing horns, polished faceted hands in the classical dauphine shape, a crown with the Montblanc emblem in raised relief against a sand-blasted background, and a large-scale black alligator wristband with a triple folding clasp, for maximum comfort.
Montblanc shares its passion for fine watchmaking with the presentation of the new Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum model, an innovative model with an attractive value proposition.

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TECHINCAL SPECIFICATIONS

Montblanc Heritage Spirit Orbis Terrarum
 
Ident. 112308

 
Movement  
Calibre: MB 29.20
Type of movement: Mechanical movement with automatic winding mechanism
No. of rubies: 26
Power reserve: Approx. 42 hours
Balance: Flat hoop
Frequency: 28,800 A/h (4 Hz)
Hairspring: Flat
Displays
Hours and minutes from the centre,
Worldtime indication with 24 hour time zones and integrated day & night display
Features
Case: 
Stainless steel, polished bezel,
Horizontal satin finishing on middle piece,
Worldtime pusher at “8 o’clock”
Crystal: Scratch-resistant, domed and antireflective sapphire crystal
Back: Stainless steel back with inset pane of sapphire crystal
Dimensions:
Diameter = 41 mm ;
Height = 12 mm
Watertightness: 3 bar
Crown: Stainless steel crown with Montblanc emblem in raised relief
Dial
Sapphire crystal dial showing the Northern Hemisphere and 24 cities of the 24 hour time zones,
24 hour-disc with day and night display that turns under the sapphire crystal dial,
 rhodium-plated polished and satinated dauphine hands
Wristband  
Black alligator-skin strap with triple folding clasp
Also available with a stainless steel bracelet or in a 18 K red gold version.

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