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- New Member in Omega De Ville Family
The Omega Company has marked the beginning of 2007 by launching the Co-Axial Chronoscope timepiece as a new addition to the De Ville family. The chronograph provided with multiple functions is powered by the brand's self-winding movement, with patented Co-Axial Escapement technology at its heart. The Co-Axial Escapement technology is responsible for diminishing friction in the escapement, thus offering better reliability and accuracy of the mechanism. The Co-Axial escapement has been appreciated as one of the major watchmaking achievements introduced into horology field during the last 250 years. Initially Omega applied the innovative technology for its De Ville range.
Watchmakers praise column-wheel chronographs as fine movements. The column-wheel system is responsible for providing an even start to the sweep of the seconds hand when the chronograph function is set on. Due to the system, stop and reset functions offer the necessary precision and do not influence the watch's timekeeping process.
Omega Calibre 3313 - offers a considerable power reserve of 52 hours. The timepiece is 100 meters water-resistant. The movement's accuracy, reliability and durability is guaranteed by the COSC chronometer certification. Passionate watch lovers will enjoy a view of the fine finishes of the movement through the transparent case back.
The design of new Omega timepiece for men has been inspired by the brand's highly demanded De Ville Rattrapante. The watch demonstrates a sporty masculine look with contemporary appeal. The brand's designers developed the watch's dial in three color variations - silver, matt black and red.
The dial reveals three intersecting big-sized sub-dials with Arabic numerals for the chronograph function. Two sub-dials - the first for 30 minutes and the second for 12 hours are placed in the middle part of the dial, while the third double-arced sub-dial for seconds is found at 6 o'clock position. One more important detail of the dial is represented by three-dimensional hour markers and numerals.
Between 11 and 12 o'clock you will notice an applied truncated sector date window. The advantage of the window is that it features not only the current date but also the past and the following ones in case the watch's hands hide the current date.
The Omega Co-Axial Chronoscope has luminous hour and minute hands and the chronograph hand is red-tipped, thus the watch's owner will enjoy easy time-reading even in the dim light.
The timepiece is housed in polished or brushed 18k yellow or red gold and stainless steel case that measures 41 mm in diameter. The domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal is provided with anti-reflective treatment on both sides. A distinctive feature on the case is the polished Omega logo placed on the crown. The watch goes with black alligator or brown calfskin strap with a stainless steel fold-over clasp.
Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 - Hublot to Join UEFA Euro 2008
The Hublot watch company has united efforts with UEFA and Swiss Football Association for the UEFA Euro 2008, having announced it is going to sponsor the sporting event and serve as its Official Timekeeper. The tournament will be hosted by Switzerland and Austria, with Hublot as the National Supporter for both nations.
The decision to establish the partnership is well-grounded for all the new partners as at the moment Hublot represents one of the most successful brands in the Swiss industry, thus being a really suitable candidates to take the role of the UEFA Euro 2008 Official Timekeeper. Moreover, the brand has some experience in the field - Hublot had already been a part of the football world in the World Cup 2006, with its timepieces having been featured on wrists of the Swiss team's football players.
Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of the Hublot company, is pleased and proud to join the European football championship as he considers that it opens new opportunities for the brand and further promotes its reputation. Hublot's CEO, often named 'avant-garde visionary', is prominent for his groundbreaking approach not only towards watchmaking, but every activity the brand gets involved into.
Mr. Biver is never afraid to take challenges and explore new directions. He strongly believes that representatives of traditional Swiss industry should support important sporting events especially if Switzerland is one of the co-hosts. It is not by chance Mr. Biver chose a football championship to offer the company's sponsorship to. His choice is explained by the worldwide popularity of the game.
The groups of co-workers and friends, whole families and even communities gather together to support their favorite football teams. UEFA Euro 2008 will attract international attention of football-supporters towards the Swiss and Austrian stadiums next summer. Hublot, as a traditional Swiss brand, will be glad to share human and sporting values with all people who love football.
In his turn, Philippe Margraff, COO of UEFA Marketing and Media Management, expresses an opinion that the Swiss horology brands with their know-how are best candidates to join the EURO program. Mr. Margraff has welcomed Hublot to become the Official Timekeeper in UEFA EURO 2008 and develop watches to commemorate the sporting event.
Hublot's ever-developing Big Bang watch collection is based upon Swiss horological traditions of precision and quality and characterized by avant-garde style and high-end technical achievements. It enjoys great demand among the brand's fans, watch aficionados and collectors as well as simple customers who require a distinctively designed and technically functional timepiece. The Hublot company is commissioned to develop a limited edition of an exclusive Euro 2008 watch model that will be available from April, 2008.
Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0200 - USA Watch Fashion - Latest Trends
The United States represent one of the largest markets in the world and in perspective it is going to expand. If to focus attention upon watch market in particular, it also experiences quite dynamic growth. More and more people in America get deeply interested in watchmaking, acquiring and collecting watches. It contributes to the greater business success of the brands and retailers. It is possible to track down certain tendencies prevailing on the watch market today. They are related to the design and functions of timepieces presently produced by the watchmaking companies. So, here the most recent watchmaking trends are:
1. The first already well-established tendency is the popularity of big-sized timepieces. Bigger watches win the hearts of both men and women. To satisfy the high demand for considerably sized timepieces, watch brands concentrated efforts upon enlarging case sizes of their watches and launching new timekeeping creations of larger sizes. The same situation is true not just on the USA watch market - customers all over the world give their preference to buying and wearing bigger timepieces.
Among recently launched distinctive representatives of big-sized watches there are the following - Hublot Big Bang, Gerald Genta Arena Biretro Sports, Breitling for Bentley Flying B, etc.
2. Mechanical watches are still found among best-sellers on the United States watch market. High-priced watches attract a lot of customers. Timepieces providing the range of complicated functions are on the top of popularity. New buyers, including those who used to prefer quartz timekeepers, gradually turn their attention to mechanical timekeeping wonders. The high-end watch business is really flourishing in the US and the higher prices do not repel the buyers.
The best examples of the latest mechanical timepieces are Vacheron Constantin Contemporary Patrimony bi-retrograde day-date, IWC Portuguese Regulateur, Breguet Classique Grande Complication, etc.
3. It seems that the popularity of diamond watches is never going to pass. And the statistics proves that there are a lot of people captured by timepieces with dials, bezels and bracelets sparkling with precious gems. It is noteworthy that the majority of watch brands notice that their watch models embellished with diamonds are much more highly-demanded than the same models with no diamonds. The stronger sex representatives more and more often wear diamond-set timepieces but naturally diamond watches for ladies are still beyond competition.
Outstanding diamond watches produced these days are - Piaget Limelight Party, Vacheron Constantin 1972 Cambre, Breguet Marine Lady, Parmigiani Kalpa Grande, etc.
4. The sports watches segment is joined by new technically and aesthetically sophisticated watches and consequently the number of sports watches' fans is constantly increasing. These timekeepers are seen not only on the wrists of people involved in sports or active life style lovers. Sports watches attract other customers who get fascinated by the timepieces' cool design and supreme functionality. It is possible to wear them everywhere you go - to a gym or a date - they will perfectly match your image.
Among the latest great examples of sports watches there are - Tag Heuer Monaco Vintage, Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Extreme World Chronograph, Bell Ross Instrument BR 01, Panerai Luminor 1950 Submersible 1000 M, Breguet Marine Chronograph, Zenith Defy Classic Crono Aero, etc.
5. Although the most successful watch brands are those with well-maintained traditions, the world of watchmaking witnesses the appearance of numerous innovations. Taking into account the fierce competition among watch producers, it is not enough to produce just timepieces that are perfect in terms of their technical and decorative characteristics - to gain success, watch producers have to come up with unique watches featuring revolutionary and unforeseen innovations. A lot of customers are eager to own and wear limited edition watches that are somehow unique. This way people express their individuality.
The recently developed most exclusive timepieces are the following - Jaeger-LeCoultre AMVOX2 Chronograph Concept, Panerai Luminor Submersible Chronopassion, Hublot Big Bang Yacht Club Courchevel, Harry Winston Westminster Tourbillon, etc.
6. The list of new watchmaking brands is continually growing. It is often the case that the appearance of watches bearing a new brand name causes excitement as something unstudied and unexperienced - in this respect new brands make the watch industry move forward. Still, there is a problem that it is often a quite difficult and costly task to launch to the market and then sell new watch brands.
Retailers are not always enthusiastic about dealing with new brands' products as they have had a disappointing experience when new brand watches did not find their customers and a lot of brands just disappeared from the market. So many retailers adopt the so-called 'let's wait and see' practice. Still, there are customers that pay their attention to new brands as an opportunity to acquire something original nobody has ever seen, heard about or owned.
7. The watch market has been joined by a number of independent watchmakers or tiny watch companies that produce extremely expensive and limited timekeeping products. The most remarkable names from this category are the following: Richard Mille, Michel Jordi, Jean Dunand, Svend Andersen and others. Some retailers have been quite successful in selling these timepieces and manage to capture the interest of new customers.
Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0200 - Harry Winston Westminster Tourbillon - Divine Expression of Simplicity
The recent tremendous success of Harry Winston timepieces is based upon the idea that the most glamorous timekeeping products are not only the ones featuring sparkling stones. The real timekeeping glamor is revealed through boundless creativity and facing new challenges as for watches' design and technical sophistication.
It is possible to divide all Harry Winston creations into two basic categories - Jewelry line and Haute Horlogerie line. Jewelry line comprises majestic timepieces artistically embellished with precious gems, while the Haute Horlogerie line is presented through technically complicated watches based upon watchmaking innovations.
The latter is worth particular attention. It includes novelty timepieces from the Opus collection, inventive retrograde display line, Z line of sports timekeepers produced from the Zalium metal. The line also embraces a range of absolutely exclusive watches that make the brand rank among top watch producers. The brand's recently produced Opus VI is one of the most vivid examples of horological refinement.
Opus VI appeared as a result of the joined efforts of Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey. It is remarkable that the timepiece features no dial - this way the watch's creators exhibited the splendor of the 30-degree double tourbillon. Drop a look at the timepiece and it will remind you a time-telling sculpture. The watch makes a viewer feel the specific spirit of the brand's research undertaken into the inner and outer life of technically advanced timekeepers.
Tri-dimensionality is the latest field in which Harry Winston is exploring the new grounds. In 2006 Harry Winston fired imagination of watch experts and enthusiasts, having introduced its novelty Westminster Tourbillon - the very essence of supreme watchmaking expertise and unconventional approach.
Westminster Tourbillon joins the range of distinctively innovative Harry Winston timepieces. It was elaborated in cooperation with Christophe Claret. The completely visible flying tourbillon makes one experience the ingenious simplicity of the idea. It seems that the tourbillon is merely floating in the air. You will not notice the gear train of the construction as it is located under a considerably sized central bridge. The bridge displays Harry Winston initials carefully cut out.
The openness of the design provides a perfect opportunity to enjoy viewing the four cathedral gongs. The gongs together with their hammers are featured around the case. They are produced from Sandvik steel. They are responsible for chiming the same notes - do, re, mi and so - you will hear while listening to renowned Westminster carillon in London.
The creators of the timepiece managed to make the gongs produce the necessary sounds at the top level of quality. The excellence of the sound was reached due to the most accurate and subtle craftsmanship put into creating of the gold case, and the movement's airy architecture. It is notable that one of the gong heels comes into direct contact at 9 o'clock with the sapphire crystal. This way the gong heel amplifies the sound. This original technique was initially introduced by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Harry Winston's master watchmakers wanted Westminster Tourbillon lead its admirers to the thought that the quintessence of true art lies in its simplicity. They do not want everyone think of the watch as about the complicated one. However, the brand's specialists admit that the development of the entire timekeeping construction, a really complex process, took many hours of meticulous work. Just remember the experience of Picasso who was able to draw the face's line with outstanding simplicity - it was considered to be the top of his art of a great painter. But to reach this level the painter had to devote to his art many years of hard work.
The Westminster Tourbillon timepiece is a fine expression of the idea that everything ingenious is simple. The face of the watch displays simplicity but at the back you will witness the harmonious yet complex union of numerous components.
Through creation of the Westminster Tourbillon, Harry Winston's specialists made the timepiece's functionality contribute to its impressive aesthetic characteristics. The brand is presently working at a few other projects that are based upon the same principles.
The year 2007 is to witness the inauguration of Harry Winston's new manufacture that will unite under one roof all the facilities and expertize of the brand and its specialists. The present day successful strategy of Harry Winston is to make other masters, outside the brand, get involved into its timepieces' creation. The fruitful cooperation is expected to give birth to more timekeeping wonders to enter the Harry Winston unconventional watch family.
Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0200 - Watches in Sexy Style
Erotic watches with "moving" pictures appeared in the end of XVII century - there were small characters and erotic scenes painted on them.
Such kind of watches were mostly created in Great Britain, France and Geneva and were called by Englishmen "watch conversation" because they served as a preface to love talk with ladies. It is a noteworthy fact that in XVIII - XIX centuries erotic art was collected almost by all European aristocracy.
Erotic horology art was quite popular right up to the times of king Faruh whose collection of erotic watches was sold at auction in 1950 and up to actor Michel Simon whose erotic treasure was sold at the biggest watch auction - Antiquorum - in 1977 in Geneva.
Nowadays, the most passionate lovers of such watches are found mainly in the Far East.
It should be taken into consideration that in XVIII century London was the main center of world trade. The trade was especially well-developed with Asia where a great number of "erotic" watches were produced.
Geneva in its turn had watch plants and workshops to create enamel miniatures and more complicated mechanisms. So, the"frivolous" watches trading was flourishing among the cities.
In the end of XVIII century "erotic" watches were a usual thing in Geneva. Some rich families even presented them as a gift. Those watches were also a part of a bride's wedding gift. But this tradition was not supported by church. In Geneva where Calvinism was flourishing, the ban for creating such kind of watches was proclaimed in 1817. The last drop was the fact that some watches with erotic miniatures became popular among clergymen, monks and nuns. It was prohibited to sell "erotic" timepieces, they were suppressed and destroyed. That is why they are so rare nowadays.
But after the war in China and plunder of the Summer Palace in Beijing in 1911, many watches were rebought by Europeans and taken to Europe. This way the timepieces appeared at auctions.
At present day when tempers are especially frivolous, "erotic" watches return and many Swiss manufactures produce them. Very often such watches have complicated mechanisms that influence their price.
Ulysse Nardin 'Erotica'
The watch "Erotica" with its Jaquemart mechanism strikes out the number of hours and makes figures on the dial move.
The watch provides a number of useful functions. All mechanisms are made by hand from yellow gold. Ulysse Nardin watch "Erotica" is a real work of art that is meant for collectors and mechanical watch lovers. The price of the watch is 86 000 Swiss francs. The watch is made by order.
Preziuso Antoine 'Hours of Love'
"Hours of Love" is an erotic watch created by famous modern watchmaker Antoine Preziuso in Geneva. The watch contains a mechanism that makes miniature erotic scenes with small characters made of gold move.
The timepieces make up the limited edition series that consists of 30 watches different due to the color of gold they are made of.
The watch "Hours of Love" can be also adorned with precious stones. The price of such a watch is in the range of 21600 Swiss francs.
Blancpain 'Libertine'
Every watch from Blancpain of the Libertine series equipped with minute repeater and decorated with frivolous pictures is unique because no picture is met twice - every watch has its own picture.
The pictures on the dials are covered with enamel. The price for such a watch is about 180000 Swiss francs for the model made of gold and 190000 Swiss francs for the model made of platinum.
Chopard "Erotique"
The Chopard Geneva House offers a watch series with automatic mechanism that makes erotic scenes with modern characters move. For example, the timepieces may feature the subject of Grand-Canyon or American beauties and gentlemen's entertainment.
The watches are made of gold and contain mechanism with minute repeater. They are made by order. Their price reaches 55 000 Swiss francs.
Sven Andersen 'Eros'
"Eros" is an erotic watch of the third millennium from Sven Andersen (Geneve). It represents a classic gold watch of usual size with rigorous dial. But this is the only "severity" of the watch. There is an automatic mechanism under sapphire glass that displays an erotic scene.
This is a real multicolored miniature, a very detailed one and entirely hand-made.
The watches are made only by order. There are 15 kinds of miniatures - among which are "French driving", "Business trip", "Venezia con Amore", "Mythologie grecque" etc. As for its price, it varies from 48000 to 55 000 Swiss francs.
Hublot 'Erotica'
The great watch "Erotica" from Hublot is made of yellow gold (18K) with erotic gold dial made in enamel technique. The black bracelet is made of natural caoutchouc with the double clasp.
Gerald Genta 'Le Magicien'
The Watch House Gerald Genta that was acquired by Bvlgari in 2000, offers erotic watches - pendules. They are also made only by order.
"Le Magicien" is a unique watch with the figures of a couple in love in an explicit pose. It is enough to press the flower that adorns the upper part of the watch to see the "moving" couple. The price of such a work of art is around 4 million Swiss francs.
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0200 - TAG Heuer Novelty Timepieces - Sophisticated Functionality and Beauty
Exclusive Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph
The latest BaselWorld exhibition witnessed the introduction of an innovative chronograph developed by the Tag Heuer Company. The brand's creation is called the Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph. It proves Tag Heuer's expertise in developing timepieces that perfectly unite technological advancement and eye-catching elegance.
The exclusive timepiece follows the steps of Calibre 360 Concept Chronograph launched in 2005 that
became the first mechanical chronograph wristwatch able to measure and show time to 1/100th of a second.
The Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph is consequently highly appreciated as the most precise mechanical chronograph in the world. The chronograph's creators did their best to improve the timepiece's timekeeping performance and enhance its trendy look.
The timepiece has been developed in the Limited Edition. The case produced from 18 carat rose gold features appealing guilloche dial created in chocolate-brown hint. The comfortable alligator leather strap completes the overall powerful impression.
The unique characteristics of the Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph brought the watch the prestigious status of the best Sports Watch of the Year 2006 awarded at the Grand Prix Horlogerie de Geneve.
The movement of the Carrera Calibre 360 represents a sophisticated mechanism that comprises over 230 components. The innovative movement received three patents. Among its major peculiarities there is an extremely lightened and small-sized hairspring and escapement mechanism. The two sets of escapement mechanisms also represent a major engineering innovation. Due to these, the timepiece performs at a normal speed of 28,800 vibrations per hour in case of sheer timekeeping. When the chronograph function is switched on, it accelerate to the amazing speed of 360,000 vph.
Tag Heuer for Ladies
The unique Tag Heuer watches for ladies embellish the wrists of world-famous female celebrities as Uma Thurman and Maria Sharapova. The company has chosen the Hollywood star-actress and the Wimbledon Champion as their names are greatly associated with female self-confidence, charm, strong character, and the latest trends of fashion.
Tag Heuer continues to please ladies with refined and technically advanced timepieces. Tag Heuer has developed a novelty collection of timepieces set with diamonds. These watches are aimed both at glamorous ladies as well as business women who prefer more rigorous style.
The Tag Heuer Monaco Watch Lady has been inspired by the square-cased chronograph that was first worn by Steve McQueen in Le Mans film created in 1970. The creators of the new timepiece have been caught by Tag Heuer's inventive and daring spirit. As a result there appeared a watch featuring distinctive retro-chic design - just a great accessory for a modern stylish lady.
The heart of the Monaco Watch Lady is represented by the brand's Calibre 6 automatic movement. it is housed in a moderately sized and elegantly polished case. The watch's bezel arrests attention with 26 Top Wesselton diamonds. The dial, available in two versions - white mother-of-pearl or chic black , reveals hour markers accentuated by a conglomeration of 13 Top Wesselton diamonds. The comfortable leather strap perfectly matches the overall construction.
Tag Heuer has also created one more refined timepiece for representatives of the fair sex - this is the Carrera Diamonds Denim Chronograph. The watch is presented in a stainless steel case. It is powered by an automatic movement. Its bezel shines with 70 Top Wesselton diamonds. The irresistible charm of the watch is created due to a majestically stylish blue denim strap. The strap was exclusively designed by Vincent Dupontreue, a famous Parisian couturier.
The novelty Tag Heuer timepieces for ladies win the hearts by their powerful, yet absolutely feminine appeal. The radiant watches are meant to embellish the wrists of present-day women who prefer avant-garde style. These luxurious, eye-catching timekeeping accessories will easily enhance their female owners' appearance. They prove Tag Heuer's talent of uniting technical perfectness with avant-garde beauty in a single timekeeper.
Being the fourth luxury brand in the world horology market, Tag Heuer holds a notable position of the leading producer of sports timepieces and makes significant contributions into the history of watchmaking.
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0200 - Hublot Big Bang 'All Black' - Feel the Mystery of Timekeeping
In 2006 the Hublot manufacture has launched the new Big Bang version - the mysterious 'All Black'. Among the most remarkable timepieces in the horology world, the Hublot Big Bang chronograph holds the top position. The luxurious watch has enjoyed huge success since the time the first model was introduced in Spring 2005. It is just natural that the brand extends the line of Big Bang with timekeepers based upon aesthetic appeal, powerful design and the latest trends of watchmaking.
The novelty Hublot Big Bang 'All Black' developed in a limited edition of 250 individually numbered pieces reflects powerful visionary spirit. While creating the timepiece, the brand's watchmakers applied innovative materials and came up with a fresh extreme design.
The timepiece's case with 44.5 mm in diameter catches the eye due to its ideal proportions. It is crafted in black ceramic and features brushed and polished finishing. The watch's bezel is also worth special attention - it is a matt black ceramic bezel of considerable size. It demonstrates 6 H-shaped screws made of titanium - the screws are submerged, well polished and blocked.
The Hublot watchmakers opted for the sapphire crystal not provided with anti-reflective treatment. Their choice is explained by the desire to improve the Black effect of the All Black watch's design. The matt black dial corresponds to the overall appeal of the timepiece - it features nickel applique numbers and indices in black. The dial's hands and date are also created in black. The date is shown by glossy black numeral featured in the trapeze-shaped aperture placed at 4.30.
If you look at the Hublot Big Bang 'All Black' from the side, you will notice that there is a black composite resin insert. Thanks to this original insert, it seems that the Hublot natural black rubber bracelet stretches directly through the chronograph's body. The timepiece evokes admiration by a sophisticated interplay of materials. The case back is made from titanium.
The timepiece is presented on a smooth rubber strap that is possible to be adjusted to the wrist size. It features the Hublot logo in relief and is equipped with the new extremely comfortable deployant clasp elaborated by Hublot.
The exclusive Bing Bang chronograph is powered by the new HUB44 mechanical chronograph movement provided with automatic winding mechanism. The unique Hublot movement was elaborated in collaboration with the La Joux-Perret workshop. The watch offers 42-hour power reserve.
The Hublot Big Bang chronograph is responsible for breaking the stereotypes related to the prudent image of a chronograph concept, having added to it a futuristic appeal.
It is notable to mention that the Hublot Big Bang chronograph was awarded the 'Best Design 2005' prize at the Grand Prix of Geneva for its perfect technical and design features. The list of awards has been continued by 'Best Oversize Watch' won in the Middle East at the Watch of the Year Award, as well as 'Best Professional Sports Watch' received in Japan at the Watch of the Year Award 2005. It is obvious that the timepiece enjoys great international recognition that one again proves Hublot's prestigious reputation and outstanding experience in the horology field.
Mon, 15 Jan 2007 23:00:00 +0200 - Patek Philippe Ref. 5960P Annual Calendar Chronograph
The year 2006 witnessed the introduction of the novelty Patek Philippe timepiece - Patek Philippe Ref. 5960P Annual Calendar Chronograph. It has already become the manufacture's well-established tradition to make watchmaking connoisseurs happy by developing exclusively designed watches supplied by a range of useful functions. For example just in 2005, Patek Philippe launched the thinnest split-seconds chronograph in the world.
The innovative Patek Philippe wristwatch powered by a newly-elaborated self-winding chronograph movement has been crafted completely in-house. The brand's watchmakers developed the complicated timepiece with useful functions, including the Annual Calendar mechanism patented by the manufacture.
Aesthetic Pleasure Combined with Superb Functionality
The dial of the Patek Philippe Ref. 5960P Annual Calendar Chronograph has been created in two tones - charcoal and silvery gray. All the details featured by the dial are organized in the smartest way. Every display is characterized by perfect legibility.
You have surely noticed that the majority of chronographs comprise three additional dials for the running seconds and the minute and hour counters. However, the Patek Philippe chronograph function is presented through a combined minute and hour totalizer. Its circular subdial is placed in the lower part of the watch face. The 60-minute totalizer features the longer red hand counting the minutes on the two outer concentric scales with numbers in blue and red. The shorter blue hand running about the inner scale serves for indicating the duration in hours. It is used for measuring the events lasting for over 60 minutes.
The subdial also reveals an original day-night display - there is a small round aperture that is white during the day and dark blue during the night.
The timepiece's upper part of the dial features the Annual Calendar apertures that display the day of the week at 10, the date at 12, and the month at 2 o'clock. The date aperture catches attention by its polished white-gold frame. Below the date aperture there is a small hand for indicating the state of the power-reserve - the hand moves between the symbols of plus and minus.
The aesthetic appeal of the watch's dial is strengthened due to eight elegant applied hour markers created in white gold, eleven luminous dots, and the legible minor markers of the scale. All these make possible instant time reading. The hour and minute hands are leaf-shaped.
The novelty Patek Philippe timepiece is housed in a traditionally round case made of 950 platinum. It is a rather big timepiece in the range of other brand's timepieces - the case is 40.5 mm in diameter. You will notice a small diamond positioned between the lugs at 6 o'clock - it is the distinction of every Patek Philippe platinum case. The glass provided with antireflective coating and the back are produced from sapphire crystal. On the right-hand side of the case there are two chronograph buttons and the big-sized knurled crown. On the left side of the case between 9 and 10 o'clock there are three pushpieces used for adjusting the calendar displays.
The Annual Calendar Chronograph is presented on a brown hand-stitched alligator strap provided with a platinum fold-over clasp.
Innovative Patek Phillippe Caliber
Patek Phillippe developed a new chronograph caliber that represents a self-winding mechanical movement with a range of complications - a flyback column-wheel chronograph, Annual Calendar, power reserve indicator, and day-night display. The utmost accuracy of the movement is guaranteed by beating at a frequency of 28,800 semi-oscillations/hour. A unidirectional central rotor produced from 21K gold provides the winding power. The new Patek Philippe caliber, following the steps of all mechanical movements developed by the manufacture, shows the prestigious Geneva Seal hallmark.
The column-wheel principle has been applied to the elaboration of the chronograph mechanism to allow the control of the start-stop commands. There are two buttons for chronograph operating. The button placed at 2 o'clock is necessary for starting and stopping a measurement, while the button at 4 o'clock is for resetting the stopped chrono hand or getting started the flyback function in case the chrono hand is moving.
The Annual Calendar represents a full calendar that automatically takes account of 30 or 31 days in a month. If the watch runs with no interruptions, its owner will have to correct the calendar by hand once a year on March 1. There are three apertures for displaying the day of the week, the date, and the month. It is also responsible for controlling the day-night indicator placed at 6 o'clock.
Tue, 09 Jan 2007 23:00:00 +0200 - Breguet - Classique Grande Complication 5347
A continuous research undertaken by Breguet, the leading brand of the Swatch Group, resulted in the creation of the unique Grande Complication timepiece - Classique Grande Complication 5347.
The Breguet Classique Grande Complication 5347 has been developed in tribute to the precision watchmaking. The brand has received three patents for the watch's unique features. These include matchless winding system, complex regulating system and differential gears. The watch's mechanism responsible for winding and time-setting represents a two-part construction that made possible the proper crown centering on the case side.
The zest of the complicated timepiece lies in twin rotating tourbillons. The watch, being a wonder of watchmaking technology and design achievements, is powered by a manually-wound mechanical movement. It is housed in a 950 platinum case with 44 mm in diameter. The Breguet watchmakers made the caseband thinner at the sides as well as top and bottom parts. The rotating dial of the watch features a decorated plate with two apertures to make visible the tourbillon carriages. The meticulously assembled double tourbillon comprises over 570 parts and components. The timepiece offers power reserve of 50 hours.
The two tourbillons operate independently from each other; however they are linked with help of differential gears. The tourbillons are placed on a rotating central plate that fulfills a full rotation once in twelve hours - meaning the plate rotates in step with the passing-by hours. The movement's rate corresponds to the mean rate of the two tourbillons. Consequently, the movement is running at the rate that is twice more accurate than the rate of a simple movement.
The Classique Grande Complication 5347 shows the time in a complicated yet clear manner. The bridge that unites the two tourbillons is doubled as a blued hour hand. The minute hand of the same tint features a common design and is situated in the center of the dial.
The watch is characterized not only by technically complicated construction but also exceptional finish. Pay your attention at the following eye-pleasing details of the timepiece:
- Refined Roman numerals
- Originally-shaped Breguet hands
- Nicely decorated bridges and bars of the movement
- Circular-grained wheels
The back of the movement is also worth sincere admiration. The transparent sapphire caseback reveals the view of a hand-engraved diagram depicting the solar system.
The Breguet manufacture suggests 300,000 Euros as the retail price of Classique Grande Complication 5347 to correspond to the complicated nature and unique design of the timekeeping masterpieces.
Tue, 26 Dec 2006 23:00:00 +0200 - Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph - TAG Heuer Award-Winning Novelty
At the sixth annually held Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix competition TAG Heuer has introduced its Carrera Calibre 360 Chronograph chosen to become "Sports watch of the year 2006". The timepiece managed to shoot ahead of ten other timekeeping companions presented by the most prestigious watch manufacturers.
The international jury that voted for the unique TAG Heuer timepiece comprised independent specialists from different areas of activity - horology experts, journalists, retail dealers and even historians. Actually, the brand's timepieces have already won four prestigious awards in the period of just six years. TAG Heuer has once again proved its status of the most innovative, experienced, and highly appreciated luxury Swiss watch manufacture.
The Carrera Calibre 360 chronograph entered the horology world as the most accurate mechanical chronograph. Its heart beats at 360,000 vibrations per hour.
The Carrera Calibre 360 in Steel was presented at Baselworld 2006. The manufacture developed the timepiece in a limited edition of just 360 pieces. The watch followed the success of Calibre 360 Concept Chronograph which appeared in 2005 and became the first ever mechanical wrist chronograph responsible for measuring and displaying time to 1/100th of a second. It means its movement is ten times faster than other mechanical movements produced till the present day.
The movement, a real masterpiece of horology art, has received three patents. It comprises over 230 components. Among its peculiarities there is an extremely light-weighed and tiny-sized hairspring and escapement mechanism, as well as two escapement mechanism sets. The innovative details of the movement made it possible for the mechanism to perform in normal conditions at regular speed - 28,800 vibrations per hour, and accelerate to incredible speed of 360,000 vibrations per hour when the chronograph is switched on.
The brand's vintage stopwatches suggested the idea for creating the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 360 meant to provide great readability and easy-to-use functions. Besides technical unforeseen excellence, the watch also delivers a powerful aesthetic message. The timepiece is housed in a polished steel case. It refined black guilloche dial features the 1/100th of a second counter surrounded by a silver ring and situated at 6 o'clock. To match the overall watch's design, the brand's designers presented it with a hand-sewn black alligator leather strap.
Pay your attention to other distinctive characteristics of the timepiece - the big-sized Start-Stop push button, the fluted crown, the indicator of power reserve of 100 minutes placed in an aperture at 12 o'clock. The oscillating weight is engraved and decorated with elegant Cotes de Geneve waves. It may be admired through the sapphire crystal case back.
The brand's watchmakers also developed two more models of the watch - Calibre 360 Rose Gold in limited edition of 500 pieces and Carrera Calibre 360 White Gold in limited edition of 100 pieces.
The TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 360 is a great choice for those who adore sporty-styled timepieces of unsurpassed elegance. The three exclusively-styled TAG Heuer timepieces reflect the brand's unique horology heritage and well-established partnership with the world of motor racing maintained through continuous upgrading if its Carrera series.
Carrera Calibre 360 - in Historical Content
The innovative timepiece marked the fourth time TAG Heuer won a prestigious Grand Prix. What timepieces was it preceded by? These were the following:
- The Microtimer F1 won the Design award in 2002. It was the first Swis-made wrist chronograph watch accurate to 1/1000th of a second.
- The TAG Heuer Monaco 69 was awarded the Design prize in 2004. It represented a reversible model which united a hand-wound mechanical movement and a digital movement.
- The Haute Couture Diamond Fiction became the first in the category of Ladies watches in 2005. The timepiece won the appreciated of the jury as the avant-garde watch creation belonging to the realms of designer jewelry.
The technical genius of Tag Heuer is rooted to the year 1914, when Charles-Auguste Heuer and his watchmakers took the challenge of elaborating a stopwatch that would measure the 1/10th of a second. The stopwatch was commissioned by the International Olympic Committee to provide the integrity of competition results.
In 1916 there was another highlight in the Tag Heuer history - Charles-Auguste Heuer added to the brand's catalogue the Mikrograph, precise to 1/100 of a second - the timekeeper was beating at 360,000 vibrations per hour. It was followed by the Split-Mikrograph accurate to 1/50 of a second. The company has not stopped at these achievements and in 1969 it developed a 1/1000th of a second electronic timekeeping device.
The award-winning Carrera Calibre 360 appeared as the result of Tag Heuer matchless horological heritage and unique experience of the brand's watchmakers.
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:00:00 +0200 - Glashutte Original Creates New Pilot's Senator Navigator Watches
The new models of Glashutte Original Senator Navigator series - Senator Navigator Panorama Date and Senator Navigator Automatic - have debuted at the Baselworld Fair-2006. Glashutte's history is marked by continuous involvement into development of pilot's watches. While creating new models of pilot's watches, the brand's watchmakers use the rich knowledge and experience accumulated over time, yet applying the latest technological achievements.
The both Senator Navigator new models, as every Glashutte creation, are characterized by supreme quality and great attention to every single detail. The watchmakers of the pilot timepieces kept in mind that the ideal pilot's timekeepers should provide high precision and perfect readability even under unfavorable conditions when there is no enough light - no matter whether worn in everyday life or during flights.
Drop a look at the new Glashutte Original timepieces, and you will realize that their design follows the steps of the classically-designed brand's models. The Senator Navigator Panorama Date and Senator Navigator Automatic have some common design features. The traditionally matte black dials feature quite big-sized Arabic numerals and minutes and seconds markers. It is important to mention that the numerals, refined minute scale, as well as the hour, minute, and second hands of the bluish hint are covered by the Superluminova coating - this way providing superb legibility even at night lighting. The big date aperture placed at 4 o'clock is a distinctive feature of the Panorama Date dial.
The Panorama Date dial depicts an original detail - there is a triangular reference marker placed at the 12 o'clock position, while in case of the Navigator Automatic there is a white triangular-shaped arrow.
The new Senator Navigator Automatic features a dial-design created by the brand's watchmakers in the end of the 1930s. This really advantageous variation of the dial has been specially created for pilots involved in short flights of not more than 60-minute duration. The dial's advantage is represented by the minute display being on purpose placed in the focus of attention - the minute numerals are featured along the outer perimeter of the dial, having substituted the traditional place and the hour numerals. The latter are removed to a smaller circle in the center of the dial.
The both watch models have considerably sized cases measuring 44 mm in diameter. The rigorously styled stainless steel cases catch attention by refined satin finishing. The timepieces are equipped with most reliable Glashutte Original manufacture movement - automatic Caliber 100.
The watches' crown was developed to offer their owners comfortable functionality. It features the increased diameter and is really comfortable to grasp.
The Glashutte Original Navigator Panorama Date and Senator Navigator Automatic are presented with dark brown calf skin straps with double stitching that just perfectly surround the wrist.
All the design and technical characteristics of the new models of Glashutte Original pilot's watches make them a perfect choice for those inspired by courageous flights and everything related to aviation spirit in general. These are great reflections of the manufacture's long-established traditions and modern technologies.
Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:10:00 +0200 - Nautilus - A timepiece not like the others
The Nautilus collection is the Patek Philippe's classical example of elegance which celebrates its 30th anniversary with the improved and innovative watch models.
Patek Philippe Company launched the Nautilus watch collection thirty years ago and it took this timepiece no time to develop its extraordinary concept and outstanding elegance into a piece of cult.
Today the prestigious Geneva workshops make presentation of a new and finely altered Nautilus watch collection with the brand new appeal for the next thirty years and more. The same Geneva renowned workshops also launch a Nautilus fly back chronograph powered by a self-winding movement crafted exclusively inhouse.
The launch of a luxurious timepiece in a steel case was regarded as a small revolution in Geneva in 1976. It was just the time when Japanese recently invented quartz precise movement which was in the limelight of both the horology and public societies. The world of horology was both puzzled and disbelieving for time was going forward at the quick pace of the 20th century. Usually luxurious watches were made of gold - or even better yet with precious metal bracelets and sometimes things took a step further - with diamond hour markers and diamonds on the bezels.
Manufactures were simultaneously competing against each other in the fight for developing slimmer and even slimmer wristwatches. It was a real surprise when the Nautilus oversized timepiece in stainless steel arose. The point wasn't just that the price of this timepiece was much higher than the prices for the gold watches of those days - Nautilus violated all conventional ideas with its top size and excessive shape. The biggest surprise was that it was the Patek Philippe workshops' commitment to place this foul in the luxury class.
New character and perception
It is true that the introduction of Nautilus was challenging. It wasn't just a watch made of stainless steel declared to be the incarnation of luxury; the Nautilus watch broke all the set rules by its unrepeatable design and structure of its unique case. Everything was intriguing in the shape and design of the Nautilus timepiece. The shape of the bezel was not an exception: its shape wasn't classical at all for it was neither round nor rectangular. The Nautilus's shape featured an octagon with smoothly curved corners. What's more, there was the hinges to the both sides. Some inventive minds called them 'ears'.
Letting along the size of the Nautilus watch, which in 1976 considerably changed what was regarded as contemporary and aesthetic. The Nautilus timepiece's width was 42 mm (along with the 'ears') and its height was 7.6 mm. However, the very idea of the watch was not obvious according to the shapes and techniques. What's more, pure functional approach existed for each design peculiarity. The bezel with the crystal was tightly attached to the case with four screws.
This construction detail was very similar to the one of old travel ships with its classic aperture whose round window was also firmly screwed to the frame with a hinge and the so-called 'tension' bolts. As a result the Nautilus's water-resistance came up to 120 meters. It created a sensation for a casual watch by standards of 1976. It provided the Company's managers with the assurance that the Nautilus watch would be a steadfast friend even under the most severe conditions.
Similar, nevertheless different
Thirty years doesn't seem to be a respected age for a Patek Philippe watch collection. The Calatrava collection is seventy years old and the Golden Ellipse is forty years old. Thus, no wonder that the year 2006 opens a brand new chapter in the history of the renowned Nautilus timepiece. The whole watch collection was designed to commemorate the past occasion. The structure of the case was tainted with the new design nuance for several new models as well.
One of the distinguishing features of the new Nautilus timepieces is their three part cases that do not compromise their well-known austerity. The latest technological advances in the process of watch manufacturing and technologies based on the usage of radically new materials have made it possible to create typical cases with backs, case straps and watch bezels which equal the original monocoque construction both in firmness and water resistance.
However, there are some things that remained unchanged. These are the porthole mechanism for closing up the bezel and the typical side ridges of the Nautilus watch. As to the initially straight hinges, they are smoothly rounded, reflecting the lateral Nautilus bezel's curving in a formal way. This detail emphasizes the sophistication of the new case of Nautilus.
The construction of the new medium sized Nautilus timepiece was similarly developed, yet it preserves the classic two part 'monocoque and bezel' design, which, in its turn, is a tribute to the 1976 original.
New approach to design
Till recently the Nautilus collection was presented in stainless steel, yellow gold and in rare cases in platinum. However, the situation has changed. The most suitable words to describe the design and rose gold used in new Nautilus timepieces are: gorgeous contrast of warmth and practical elegance. The watch dials were also redesigned to match the new forms of the cases. It was done to underline the artistic appeal of the material combinations.
Mon, 04 Dec 2006 23:00:00 +0200 - Patrimony Contemporaine Automatique - the Essence of Elegance and Reliability
In 2006 Vacheron Constantin has launched a new model of a classically-styled watch to enter its renowned Patrimony line - Patrimony Contemporaine Automatique.
The Patrimony Contemporaine catches the glance by its pure lines, an elegant shape and every detail reflecting the traditional, time-honored craftsmanship polished during an impressive period of more than 250 years of uninterrupted manufacturing.
The remarkable peculiarity of the Patrimony Contemporaine is the heart of the timepiece - the new Caliber 2450 automatic movement. The timekeeping wonder has been exclusively designed and developed by Vacheron Constantin.
The Patrimony Contemporaine Automatique, appreciated by watch experts and lovers as the highlight of contemporary elegance and the quintessence of Vacheron Constantin watchmaking expertise, has been developed in two variations - in white or yellow gold. The traditionally extra-thin 40-mm case of the timepiece is characterized by immaculately hand-polished and hand-finished surface, as well as refined soldered horns.
The idea of slightly curved watch's dial, as well as the eye-catching sunray effect reached due to the satin finish, was suggested by the timepieces of the 1950s.
The Patrimony Contemporaine Automatique features the traditional distinguishing detail of every watch added to the Patrimony Contemporaine line - the hour circle consists of most refined polished 18K gold triangular hour markers, while the exterior minute-circle is circular-grained. The hour markers together with central slender baton-shaped hands are curved to correspond to the shape of the dial.
There is one more noteworthy detail about this classy-styled timepiece - pay attention to the date window placed at 6 o'clock - being a little chamfered, it produces the effect of a well of light. The position of the date window maintains the best dial readability. The designers and engineers of the Patrimony Contemporaine Automatique managed to create the design of the dial to provide the watch's wearers with utmost legibility and create majestic aesthetic harmony reflected by the timepiece.
The case-back of the watch is sure to win the hearts of the watch-inner-life connoisseurs. Through a large sapphire crystal there opens a fascinating view of the new Caliber 2450 automatic movement with its decorated 22K gold rotor, and meticulous finishing on the movement's parts.
The Contemporaine Automatique, the elegance in its essence, is offered with a manually-sewn alligator leather strap available in two color variations - black or chestnut brown. It is supplied with a classy-styled 18K white or yellow gold buckle.
Novelty Movement in More Details
The new Caliber 2450 movement has accumulated the well-established techniques and expertise of Vacheron Constantin highly-qualified and devoted to the Manufacture craftsmen. Reflecting the top standards of watchmaking craftsmanship, every detail of the movement has been developed with the most meticulous attention to the process of finishing and decorating.
The reliable movement which appeared as the result of prolonged research and development process, characterized by top-level design, sophisticated construction, the best technical characteristics and excellent finishing, won the most prestigious hallmark - Poincon de Geneve. The newly-elaborated "watch-heart" will serve as the base for the development of other complicated movements for Vacheron Constantin timepieces.
To develop caliber 2450, Vacheron Constantin engineers and manufacturers used their knowledge about the benchmark Caliber 1120 that appeared back in the 1960's.
In the most harmonious way movement integrated watch and calendar functions - it is responsible for displaying the date, as well as hour, minute and seconds by means of a central hand. Its proportions make it perfectly suitable to power the watch models for men.
The movement beats at a rate of 28,800 vibrations per hour providing utmost precision and continuous reliability. It offers the advantage of 40-hour power reserve. The 22K gold rotor system comprises ceramic ball-bearings making the lubrication not necessary and providing the movement with longer "life". The rotor turns automatically when the wearer moves, thus winding the barrel spring. It features the guilloched effect to correspond to the exceptional Maltese Cross design. The movement also features a stop-seconds. This small mechanism serves for stopping the watch and setting the time to the exact second.
What is the Patrimony Line special for?
The classical style of the Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Line is really timeless, being highly demanded for its refined, harmonious lines. The timepieces from the line are rightfully considered to become the true standard-keepers of tradition.
The Patrimony line timepieces may embellish the wrist of their owners anywhere they go - they will perfectly match elegant casual clothes as well as an evening dress. The evolution and innovation of the line is proved by the fact that its models are equipped with a wide range of movements, including the simplest and most complicated ones.
The new Patrimony Contemporaine line, destined to inherit the long-established tradition, appeared in 2004. The contours and proportions of the Patrimony Contemporaine form the harmonious elegance peculiar to every Vacheron Constantin creation.
Wed, 29 Nov 2006 23:00:00 +0200 - Jaeger-LeCoultre - Exclusive Timepieces for the Venice Film Festival
Jaeger-LeCoultre is one of the most famous and highly appreciated watchmaking companies in the world. It keeps the tradition of Swiss watchmaking since 1833. The 2006 marked the participation of Jaeger-LeCoultre as a privilege partner of the Venice Film Festival. The Swiss watchmaker rewarded the laureates of the 63rd Mostra in Venice.
For about ten days the watch and cinema masters were able to share their opinions, ideas and tastes concerning the two worlds: one of cinematography and the other of watchmaking.
Jaeger-LeCoultre has chosen to be partner of this important, in the world of cinematography, event for a second time in a row.
The representatives of the company associate the Venice International Film Festival with one of the most effective ways to express the values as well as the philosophy of the brand.
The watch manufacturers from Jaeger-LeCoultre gave away one-of-kind models of the famous reversible timepiece that had the effigy of the Lion of Venice as a special inscription that stated "63rd Festival of Cinematographic Art".
Among the winning artists that received the exclusive watches from the famous watchmaker were: Ben Affleck, the winner of the Best Actor Award and Helen Mirren, who won the prize for the Best Actress. David Lynch was also among the awarded artists.
He was appreciated for his cinematography achievements made during his long and full of events career.
The Venice Film Festival marked many stars and guests wearing timepieces from Jaeger-LeCoultre. Among them there were: Catherine Deneuve, who was the President of the Jury, Valentino Rossi - the MotoGP World Champion and some British and American celebrities like Clive Owen, Sting, Meryl Streep and many more.
All stars and guests of the festival were able to appreciate the art of watchmaking displayed by Jaeger-LeCoultre. The company's collection of Haute Joaillerie timepieces was able to be viewed at Jaeger-LeCoultre Nikki Beach. This location served as the company's headquarters during the Mostra.
Thus the two arts united and represented the achievements of various masters. On one side the masters of cinematography were able to illustrate their talent and on the other side the watchmakers from Jaeger-LeCoultre were the one to amaze guests and stars of the Film Festival with their exclusive timepieces representing the latest achievements of the world of Haute Horlogerie.
Sun, 19 Nov 2006 23:00:00 +0200 - Omega on the Red Square
Omega issues its next special limited edition watch. The reason for this event was Omegas flagship boutique in Moscow - first ever flagship watch store in Russia.
Omega has debuted in Russia back in 1899 when it provided the pocket watch Lepine 18'' to the Riga tramway company.
Today Omega has the largest watch boutique in Moscow and maybe in Russia too, which is situated in one of the largest and most beautiful historical buildings of Moscow - the GUM. This is the largest department store in Moscow, which was built by Alexander Pomerantsev in a Neo-Russian style in the 19th century. The building stands in the center of the Russian capital and it occupies almost a whole side of the famous Red Square.
This could also be symbolical that one of the most famous and 'central' watch companies has opened its boutique in the center, almost the heart, of the city.
The new De-Ville X2 "Red Square" was designed mainly to celebrate this event in Moscow. It was produced in a rather limited edition of 99 pieces. This timepiece will be available only at official Omega boutiques.
The history of this watch began back in 1951, when Omega issued a watch called Cosmic. Most faithful watch enthusiast can remember it because of its rather small square case (33 x 33 mm). After 50 years, in 2001, 'Cosmic' was re-launched to commemorate the date the first watch was produced. There were only 1,951 pieces assembled. That limited edition model was called 'Museum'.
This brief history ended up with assembling the homage-to-Moscow watch - De-Ville X2 "Red Square". The 'X2' part comes from the combination of Roman and Arabic numerals, which stand for the 12 o'clock hour marker. The size of the case is 35 x 35 mm.
However, the name is not the only peculiarity of this watch. Among others, one could mention the caliber 2610 and the COSC Chronometer certification. The timepiece has a 48 hours' power reserve, it is fitted with the Co-Axial Escapement, which is a kind of proprietary mark of Omega. And another feature of Omega on this watch is the free-sprung balance.
The luxury incorporated into this watch could be seen from everywhere. First of all it is its case made of 18 karat red gold. Then it is its case back: it has a satin finish and a Chronos (god of time in Ancient Greek) medallion - both vertically brushed. The legendary inscription 'X2 Co-Axial Escapement' on the back is also present. Even the bridges of the timepiece are decorated. All of this proves once again the luxury of this watch.
It is also worth mentioning that every single timepiece contains the limited edition number of the particular watch, thus every watch will be registered.
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