BREITLING
Transocean Chronograph 1915
At a time when chronographs had just a single pushpiece in the crown, in 1915 Breitling invented the first independent pushpiece at 2 o’clock, which ensured a better separation of functions and adapted more naturally to the user’s hand. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of this milestone invention that would change the face of the modern chronograph, Breitling introduces the Transocean Chronograph in a 1,915-piece limited series, equipped with a new manufacture monopusher movement featuring a double column-wheel system (patent pending), a transparent sapphire crystal back and a vintage-inspired dial. The steel case incorporates the famous 1915 pushpiece in a redesigned, elongated, smoothly integrated form that further enhances its functionality. Truly a collector’s item, complete with official COSC chronometer certification, that will delight the chronograph’s innumerable fans.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, Manufacture Breitling B14 calibre, COSC-certified chronometer, “100e anniversaire 1915 – 2015” engraved inscription, 33 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, minimum 70-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, ¼-second monopusher chronograph, 30-minute totaliser, date
Case
Steel, 43 mm Convex sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Sapphire back Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Mercury Silver Luminescent numerals Historical Breitling signature
Bracelet/strap
Leather, crocodile or Ocean Classic steel mesh
FRANC VILA
Inaccessible Tourbillon Répétition Minute
This flying tourbillon combined with a minute repeater is distinguished by characteristics that are unique in their kind – starting with the choice of platinum for the case and bezel. While admittedly very prestigious, this material is rarely used in this type of watch, since its density is considered not ideal for propagating sound. Small matter. His background in chemistry together with knowledge acquired over the past years enabled Franc Vila to solve the problem by combining alloys of varying density, both in making the case and the parts relating to the sound diffusion. Another original innovation is to have the minute repeater wound not by the traditional slidepiece, but instead by rotating the bezel. Each timepiece is unique.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound FV No3 calibre, 315 parts, 29 jewels, 21,600 vib/h, flying tourbillon with minute repeater, up to 90-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, minute repeater
Case
Platinum, circular bezel, “Esprit unique” ellipse shape Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, front and back Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Crocodile leather, crocodile lining, buckle
CHOPARD
L.U.C Qualité Fleurier
The Fleurier Quality Foundation is one of the most demanding watch certifications. It combines the COSC, Chronofiable and Fleuritest trials. Chopard presents a new timepiece bearing the prestigious label. Entirely developed, crafted and assembled in Fleurier, the brand-new L.U.C Qualité Fleurier chronometer perfectly embodies the Chopard vision of Haute Horlogerie perfection. The brand is indeed the one that has had the most watches certified by the Fleurier Quality Foundation since the creation of the much-coveted label, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2014. Completely independent and open to all watch brands, not only does it certify the precision, reliability, durability and perfection of the aesthetic finishes on the movement, but also the excellence of the watch as a whole. It also testifies that the entire timepiece, including all movement and exterior components, was indeed manufactured in Switzerland.
Movement
Mechanical automatic L.U.C 96.09-L calibre, COSC-certified chronometer, Fleurier Quality Foundation certified, two superimposed barrels according to L.U.C “Twin” technology, 29 jewels, 28,800 vib/h, 65-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case
18K pink gold, 39 mm Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Sunray satin-finish ruthenium Small seconds at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Hand-sewn black alligator leather with brown alligator leather lining 18K pink gold buckle
TAG HEUER
Carrera Calibre 18 Chronograph
To create its new Carrera Calibre 18 Chronograph, TAG Heuer has drawn inspiration from a true icon: the first chronograph specially designed for racing drivers that Jack Heuer made in the 1960s. It’s all there: the original Panda effect with two anthracite counters standing out against a silver-toned dial; robustness together with tried and trusted functionality, and even the historical Heuer logo. Topped by spherical sapphire crystal inspired by the original model, this vintage-touch automatic chronograph is also equipped with a telemetric scale on its inner bezel ring. This function was formerly used by the military to measure their distance from artillery fire based on the speed of sound. Modern-day adventurers notably use it to see how far they are from a storm. The kind of adventurers who can perfectly identify with the Carrera collection, whose Spanish name means “top-level competition”.
Movement
Mechanical automatic TAG Heuer chronograph calibre 18
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph, telemetric scale
Case
Polished steel, 39 mm Spherical scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides Scratch-resistant sapphire back Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar /330 ft)
Dial
Opaline silver Snailed anthracite counters, minutes at 9 o’clock, small seconds at 3 o’clock Original Heuer logo Telemetric scale on the inner bezel ring Luminescent hands
Bracelet/strap
Perforated black leather with folding clasp
OKLETEY
Merry Go Round
A new name in watchmaking, Okletey makes an impressive debut with Merry Go Round, an aesthetically pleasing flying tourbillon in a watch that uses forms, materials and nuances to great effect. The rectangular steel case with black PVD treatment encloses a silver dial, composed of a central circle with an original guilloché motif, itself surrounded by a skeletonised “spider’s web” structure. The tourbillon, which takes pride of place at 6 o’clock, completes the tableau. Sharing the dial is a power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock and, at 11 o’clock, an opening that reveals the differential.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, 1-minute flying tourbillon, 27 jewels, 21,600 vib/h, up to 100-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, power-reserve indicator
Case
316L stainless steel, black PVD, 48 mm Sapphire crystal front and back Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Silver Tourbillon at 6 o’clock, power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock, differential at 11 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Black rubber with exclusive Okletey buckle
CHAMPS ELYSEES
Estelle
A new name in Swiss fine watchmaking, Champs Elysées, based in Neuchâtel, proposes delicately crafted, beautifully gem-set timepieces. Its Estelle watch takes inspiration from the world-famous Place de l’Etoile in Paris, giving the Champs Elysées name its full resonance. With its pavé dial, diamond-set bezel and yet more diamonds set on its case, Estelle comes draped in a total of 2.9 carats, composed exclusively of stones graded D and E for colour (with a very small proportion of F). This timepiece lends itself to every occasion and every wardrobe, and confers sophisticated, contemporary elegance on its wearer. Through precious materials such as 18K pink gold and white mother-of-pearl, together with an automatic movement, Estelle combines the signatures of traditional watchmaking with the refinement of jewellery, developed with Swiss-Made expertise. What else could one expect when the world’s most prestigious avenue meets the birthplace of fine watchmaking.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, CE 6024 SOPROD calibre, 21,600 vib/h, Côtes de Genève, blued screws, 38-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
18K pink gold with diamonds, 36 mm Anti-reflective sapphire crystal 18K pink gold crown with diamonds Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
White mother-of-pearl Diamond-paved centre, 8 baguette diamond hour-markers, one closed-set diamond at 6 o’clock 18K pink gold Roman numerals at 3, 9 and 12 o’clock 18K pink gold skeletonised feuille hour and minute hands
Bracelet/strap
Purple alligator, 18K pink gold buckle with diamonds
MOVADO
Museum® Classic
While the history of Movado is brimming with milestone events, including more than 100 patents registered and over 200 international prizes won since its founding in 1881, the year 1947 was a momentous date in the evolution of the brand and indeed of design as a whole. Based on the principle that time measurement is first and foremost linked to the Earth’s rotation around the sun before being a mathematical division, artist Nathan George Horwitt drew an entirely numeral-free dial bearing only a 12 o’clock dot symbolising the sun at its zenith. Acclaimed for the purity of its design, this model went down in history as the Movado Museum® Watch. The brand now presents its new Museum® Classic model. While it retains the original artistic simplicity of the dial with its famous dot at 12 o’clock, this variation is enriched with subtle aesthetic details orchestrated in a remarkably understated way. The tone-on-tone details endow the black lacquered dial with a subtle sense of depth, while the lugs prolong the flowing lines of the steel case and a black calfskin strap sets the perfect finishing touch.
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Round, polished stainless steel, 40 mm Elongated lugs Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal Water-resistant to 30 metres (3 bar / 100 ft)
Dial
Black lacquered Concave silver-toned dot at 12 o’clock Rhodiumed dauphine hands
Bracelet/strap
Black calfskin with polished steel pin buckle
ARTYA
Son of Gears Shams
Skeletonisation is a difficult art when it comes to watchmaking. Whether modern or classic, the architecture of the movement thus pared down to essentials must be aesthetically pleasing and not impede reading the time. Artya successfully ventures into this field with this collection named “Shams”, the Arabic word for the sun. It is easy to see why when examining the original cut-out of this hand-wound movement. While the shape remains the same for the three variations of this collection (each issued in a 99-piece limited edition), they appear clothed in original exteriors according to the various PVD treatments applied. The steel case/black movement is accompanied by a version with steel case and 100% gold-toned movement, along with another with a steel case and steel movement. This variety will appeal to both men and women across all generations.
Movement
Mechanical hand-wound, up to 52-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes
Case
Polished 316L stainless steel, 44 mm Sapphire crystal and back Water-resistant to 50 metres (5 bar /165 ft)
Dial
5N pink gold-plated or rhodiumed hands
Bracelet/strap
Black leather
WENGER
Urban Metropolitan
Wenger presents its new Urban Metropolitan line. A minimalist design ensures an air of refinement, a gunmetal-finish case lends a trendy touch and a suede-look light brown genuine leather strap gives it a metropolitan look: this watch has everything it takes to make a perfect daily companion. Featuring a perfectly legible dial with four large numerals and hour-markers standing out clearly against a black sunray brushed dial, it forcefully asserts its personality and beats to the rhythm of a Swiss Made quartz movement.
Movement
Quartz
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
PVD gunmetal-finish steel, 41 mm Sapphire coated crystal Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar /330 ft)
Dial
Sunray brushed Date window between 4 and 5 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Light brown genuine leather suede-look strap with pin buckle
DWISS
Jet Setter Sport
New kid on the block Dwiss has already made a name with its inventive designs. Jet Setter Sport, the latest creation from the young brand, now introduces a new set of design codes. The patented construction of the titanium case matches complexity with innovation, by means of open lugs that create totally transformed perspectives. The bezel, meanwhile, integrates dynamic black rubber inserts. Furiously modern, the Jet Setter Sport makes a powerful statement, further accentuated by the black dial that makes legibility its prime concern with hour-markers in red and white. This resolutely sports-styled watch is driven by an automatic movement that tracks time with eminently Swiss precision.
Movement
Mechanical automatic, ETA 2824-2 calibre
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Case
Titanium Bezel with black rubber inserts Screw-lock crown Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides Water-resistant to 200 metres (20 bar / 660 ft)
Dial
Black Red and white hour-markers Date window at 3 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Leather or black rubber