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HUBLOT SPIRIT OF BIG BANG DEPECHE MODE

Fourteen years have already passed since Hublot and Depeche Mode announced their first collaboration, dedicated to raising public awareness and funds for several environmental and humanitarian causes. Since then, this partnership has been renewed with each of the British band’s subsequent tours and has raised over USD $2.3 million for the Teenage Cancer Trust and charity:water.

Designed in collaboration with Depeche Mode, the new Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode pays tribute to the British band’s latest album and world tour, Memento Mori, vouching to live fully in the present and reflect on the value of time. This concept is symbolised on the watch by a skull motif embellished with an hourglass.

In March 2023, Depeche Mode announced its big comeback with the release of Memento Mori , its 15th studio album, along with a worldwide concert tour. Still in collaboration with the band, which has sold over 100 million albums, Hublot is helping to raise funds and awareness for Conservation Collective, a global charity that unites a network of regional philanthropic foundations working to protect, conserve and restore natura l environments. Thanks to Depeche Mode & Hublot funding, the first round of projects tackling plastic pollution at the grassroots in 2023 supported seven impactful initiatives across seven countries, with three more rounds of funding set to empower even more positive change. The projects aim to turn the tide on plastic by driving locally led waste management, plastic-free and clean-up initiatives.

It was against this backdrop that Hublot and Depeche Mode teamed up again in Berlin, 11 years after their first joint event in the German capital, to release a new limited-edition watch: The Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode. The Spirit of Big Bang’s signature tonneau shape is designed with Hublot’s iconic All Black aesthetic. Created in collaboration with Depeche Mode, the design combines the skull motif—an emblem seen in the video announcing the band’s return—with an hourglass to symbolise the passage of time. The centre of the dial is filled with small black ceramic spheres that symbolically flow back and forth as the wrist moves, conveying the concept of Memento Mori. This Latin phrase, meaning ‘remember you must die’, is intended to prompt reflection on the transience of life. Alongside the dial, the initials DM, the British band’s logo, appear at 6 o’clock. The indices take the form of pyramid-shaped studs, a motif echoed on the black ceramic bezel.

Measuring 42 mm, the barrel-shaped case is made of sand-blasted and polished black ceramic. It houses a self-winding HUB1710_SD calibre movement with a 50-hour power reserve. Each of the Spirit of Big Bang Depeche Mode comes with two straps, which are easily interchangeable thanks to the patented One Click system. The first is made from recycled materials and Velcro, in line with Conservation Collective’s plastic pollution initiatives. The second, in black rubber, closes with a black titanium folding clasp. It includes the pyramid-shaped studs already featured on the bezel and dial, creating an exceptionally ‘rock’ vibe.

Each of the 100 pieces in this limited edition will come in a special box containing a wonderful surprise: a 10” vinyl single of Depeche Mode’s Wagging Tongue, only available as part of this package, and produced using green energy and recycled PVC!

CONSERVATION COLLECTIVE

Ben Goldsmith founded Conservation Collective in 2020 to open new channels of philanthropic funding to boost and amplify the impact of local environmental initiatives.  

Environmental philanthropy faces two key challenges: persuading people to direct money to the biggest issue of our time and getting that money to the most effective environmental initiatives.  

Conservation Collective has a proven and winning formula for both.  

We build clubs of donors linked to places they care passionately about, to open new channels of funding for nature restoration. We have seen that people are instinctively ‘place-based’, and that when it comes to conservation and philanthropy, we are all more likely to want to protect the places we know and love.  

We set up, incubate, and support local environmental foundations. All over the world, people are working tirelessly to protect the places they love from the impacts of climate change and the biodiversity crisis. Those most affected by environmental problems are often best placed to tackle them, and grassroots action is our most powerful weapon.  

Our member foundations unlock new funding for the best and most effective grassroots projects dedicated to preserving, protecting, and regenerating biodiverse ecosystems on land and below water and to slowing down and adapting to climate change.  

We’re encouraging more and more effective environmental philanthropy. Our growing network of foundations has already raised millions of pounds for impactful initiatives, and we’re only just getting started…  

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L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Dragon

88-piece limited edition in ethical 18-carat rose gold

Chopard celebrates the Chinese New Year with the art of Urushi lacquer and mythical dragons

In the horological world, the fusion of gold and lacquer is rarely seen and even less frequently mastered. The L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Dragon is an artisanal expression of luck and prosperity which marks the Chinese zodiac cycle. The dragon was the earliest creature to appear in Chinese myths and legends, representing imperial authority, wealth, fertility and auspiciousness. The new Year of the Dragon starts on February 10th 2024.

According to tradition, the legendary first Emperor of China, Huangdi – who reigned from c.2700-2600 BCE – incorporated various creatures in his coat of arms as he conquered neighbouring tribes and was the one who ultimately created the image which would become the forerunner of the Chinese dragon we know today.

Greatly inspired by these traditions, Chopard’s L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Dragon boasts a 39.5 mm ethical 18-carat rose gold case, while the in-house L.U.C 96.17-L calibre with micro-rotor ensures that a slender profile of just 6.80 mm can be maintained. It mingles technical savoir-faire and artistic flair delivered by Chopard Manufacture. Its dial is a piece of art, skilfully decorated with Urushi lacquer, gold powder and mother-of-pearl inlays. For the 12th year running in the Chopard Urushi story, the dial has been hand-crafted in Japan by a world-renowned artisan specialising in the Maki-e technique.

A symbolic and artistic narrative 

The Chinese Five Elements Theory assigns one of the five elements – Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth – to each year, in addition to the zodiac signs. 2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. If the Dragon is usually powerful, endlessly energetic, full of vitality and endowed with the keenest sense of Self among the 12 zodiac signs, the Wood Dragon is seen as a protector of the environment and a symbol of harmony with Nature. This strong identity beautifully echoes Chopard’s respect for the Earth and its riches. The Japanese master lacquerer called upon by the Maison has thus created a moody, elegant black dial on which the dragon comes to life. Soaring high above the clouds, it radiates a striking blend of power and grace, with bold statement colours of red and yellow.

This year also marks a milestone for the L.U.C XP Urushi series. Back in 2013, Chopard launched the very first model of this kind with the Snake edition. With the addition dedicated to the Dragon, the Maison thus completes a full circle in the Chinese calendar. On this opportunity, a wonderful wooden case featuring the 12 L.U.C XP Urushi crafted since then will be unveiled in 2024, offering the collectors a chance to admire these masterpieces of craftmanship thus united as a magnificent whole.

A meticulous approach to craftsmanship 

Faithful to tradition and the preservation of savoir-faire, Chopard has once again worked with the finest Japanese artisan specialised in the traditional Maki-e lacquer technique for the L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Dragon. All 88 of these spectacular dials have been produced in the workshops of the century-old company Yamada Heiando and crafted by master artist Minori Koizumi, a meticulous task requiring no less than 20 hours for each.  In accordance with this refined ancestral technique, gold flakes placed between layers of lacquer made from the sap of the Toxicodendron vernicifluum tree light up the background. This precious dial is housed in an extra-thin case in ethical 18-carat rose gold, which is not only comfortable on the wrist but also offers an unparalleled level of understated elegance.

Mechanical performance 

This thinness is made possible by the use of the 3.30 mm-thick in-house L.U.C 96.17-L self-winding movement equipped with an off-centred 22-carat gold micro-rotor incorporated into the overall thickness of the calibre. Its strong inertia ensures efficient winding of the two barrels, which are stacked according to Chopard Twin technology and store the energy required for the L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Dragon to offer a 65-hour power reserve. Once off the wrist, it will remain on time and accurate for more than two and a half days, neatly corresponding to a long weekend. 

‘L’Art d’une Manufacture’

The L.U.C collection from Chopard Manufacture is widely appreciated and collected by watchmaking connoisseurs globally. It has been committed to the art and traditions of Fine Watchmaking for over 25 years. Unwilling to rely on others to supply movements, and committed to preserving ancestral savoir-faire and skills, it took the bold step – under Mr Karl-Friedrich Scheufele’s leadership – of building an entirely in-house calibre. The revered L.U.C 96.01-L started the beginning of Chopard Manufacture in 1996. The first model it featured in was the L.U.C 1860, which was introduced one year later and immediately named ‘Watch of the Year’ by Montres Magazine.

The collection has expanded over the years, consistently offering elegant and original complications which were conceived, developed, produced, assembled, decorated and certified in Chopard’s Fleurier and Geneva watchmaking workshops. The audacious L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Dragon marks the next chapter in the story, simultaneously demonstrating Chopard’s creativity and technical watchmaking.

L.U.C XP Urushi Year of the Dragon

88-piece limited edition in ethical 18-carat rose gold

Case:

Ethical 18-carat rose gold

Total diameter                                                                                 39.50 mm

Thickness                                                                                        6.80 mm

Water resistance                                                                            30 metres

Crown in ethical 18-carat rose gold with L.U.C logo                4.00 mm

Polished sides and inter-horn space

Polished bezel and case-back

Glare-proofed sapphire crystal

Exhibition caseback

Movement :

Mechanical self-winding                                                               L.U.C 96.17-L

Winding via a gold micro-rotor in ethical 22-carat gold

Total diameter                                                                                 27.40 mm

Thickness                                                                                        3.30 mm

Number of jewels                                                                           29

Frequency                                                                                       28,800 vph (4 Hz)

Power reserve                                                                                 65 hours

Two barrels stacked according to Chopard Twin technology

Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève motif

Dial and hands:

Dial hand-crafted in Japan using the Urushi lacquer technique with a special Year of the Dragon scene

Gilded Dauphine-type hours and minutes hands

Functions and displays:

Central display of the hours and minutes

Strap and buckle:

Hand-sewn black alligator leather strap with nubuck lining

Pin buckle in polished ethical 18-carat rose gold Ref. 161902-5079 – 88-piece limited edition in ethical 18-carat rose gold with special Year of the Dragon dial

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IWC Schaffhausen presenta una edición limitada del Portugieser diseñada en colaboración con Lewis Hamilton.

IWC Schaffhausen presenta el Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton. Diseñado en colaboración con el siete veces campeón mundial de Fórmula Uno TM y embajador de la marca IWC, cuenta con una elegante caja de platino, un dial verde azulado y una correa de tela a juego.

El calibre 89900 fabricado por IWC impulsa un tourbillon volante de minutos, una función de cronógrafo y una pantalla de fecha retrógrada. Este reloj está limitado a 44 piezas, en honor al número con el que Hamilton ha competido desde el comienzo de su increíble carrera.

Lewis Hamilton no solo es uno de los deportistas más destacados en el automovilismo, sino que también ha ganado una reputación por su estilo personal distintivo y sus atuendos icónicos. El piloto del equipo Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One TM a menudo desafía los límites con sus elecciones de moda, abrazando colores llamativos, patrones y diseños originales. El embajador de la marca IWC se ha unido nuevamente al Director del departamento de Diseño de IWC, Christian Knoop, y su equipo para diseñar juntos su tercer reloj de edición especial.

Ha sido un honor y un placer trabajar con Lewis en este proyecto. Su pasión por IWC y su conocimiento exhaustivo de los relojes mecánicos fueron evidentes en cada etapa del proceso de desarrollo de dos años. Lewis sabía exactamente lo que quería y aportó excelentes ideas. El resultado es un reloj que combina su innato sentido estético y su amor por los colores llamativos con algunas de las tecnologías relojeras más finas jamás desarrolladas en Schaffhausen”, explica Christian Knoop, Director del departamento de Diseño de IWC.

El Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton (Ref. IW394008) presenta una caja de 43.5 milímetros fabricada en platino, el metal más raro, puro y precioso de todos. El brillo blanquecino del platino complementa perfectamente el rico dial de color verde azulado, embellecido con 12 diamantes brillantes. Con indicadores ligeramente empotrados para el cronógrafo y la fecha retrógrada, el dial, acabado con esmero, tiene un aspecto escultural. También cuenta con el logotipo del siete veces campeón mundial de F1 TM, que se asemeja a los ojos de un pantera. El reloj se ajusta a una correa de tela a juego con un cierre desplegable.

El centro de atención en el dial es el tourbillon minuto volador de hacking a las 6 en punto. El término francés “tourbillon” consiste en la rueda de equilibrio girando alrededor de su eje en una pequeña jaula. Esta rotación constante no solo brinda un espectáculo visual en el dial, sino que también reduce la influencia de la gravedad en el sistema oscilante, aumentando la precisión del reloj. Gracias al tourbillon con parada integrada, el mecanismo puede detenerse por completo, permitiendo al usuario ajustar la hora con una precisión de segundos. Compuesto por 56 piezas individuales y con un peso de solo 0.675 gramos, este delicado mecanismo representa un desafío increíble para un relojero en términos de ensamblaje.

El Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph está impulsado por el calibre 89900 fabricado por IWC, que también cuenta con una función de cronógrafo. Las horas y los minutos detenidos se muestran en un contador a las 12 en punto, lo que hace que sea fácil e intuitivo leer el tiempo transcurrido.

Otra característica es la pantalla de fecha retrógrada. El áncora y la rueda de escape están hechos de silicio y cuentan con un revestimiento de diamante. Esta tecnología llamada Diamond Shell® reduce la fricción y mejora el flujo de energía en el movimiento, lo que contribuye a una generosa reserva de marcha de 68 horas. Los componentes del movimiento, como los puentes, están chapados en oro y se pueden admirar a través del cristal de zafiro en la parte posterior. Esto marca la primera vez que IWC ha producido un movimiento chapado en oro desde el legendario “Il Destriero Scafusia” de 1993.

LA TERCERA EDICIÓN ESPECIAL DESDE 2014

El Portugieser Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph Lewis Hamilton es el tercer reloj diseñado en colaboración entre IWC y Lewis Hamilton. El primero fue el Ingenieur Chronograph Edition Lewis Hamilton (Ref. IW379602) con una caja y brazalete de titanio en 2014. En la parte posterior de la caja, esta edición presentaba una pieza de fibra de carbono de un automóvil de carreras original. En 2019, Hamilton e IWC se unieron nuevamente para crear el Big Pilot’s Watch Perpetual Calendar Edition “Lewis Hamilton” (Ref. IW503002). Este Big Pilot’s Watch combinaba una caja de cerámica negra y un dial color Borgoña con una corona y un anillo de la parte trasera de la caja de oro de 18 quilates 5N.

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN

IWC Schaffhausen es uno de los principales fabricantes de relojes de lujo suizos, y tiene su sede en Schaffhausen, al noreste del país. Con colecciones como la Portugieser o la de Relojes de Aviador, la marca cubre un amplio espectro, incluyendo desde las piezas más elegantes hasta las más deportivas. Fundada en 1868 por el relojero e ingeniero americano Florentine Ariosto Jones, IWC es célebre por su exclusiva aplicación de la ingeniería sobre la relojería, combinando lo mejor de la creatividad y maestría artesanales con procesos y tecnologías de vanguardia.

A lo largo de sus más de 150 años de historia, IWC se ha ganado una reputación basada en la creación de relojes de instrumentación profesionales e ingeniosas complicaciones funcionales, resistentes y de fácil uso; especialmente, cronógrafos y calendarios. IWC, que fue empresa pionera en el uso del titanio y la cerámica, se especializa actualmente en cajas de reloj de ingeniería avanzada fabricadas con los materiales más innovadores, como cerámicas coloreadas, Ceratanium® y aluminuro de titanio.

Líder en relojería de lujo sostenible, IWC obtiene los materiales de forma responsable y toma medidas para minimizar su impacto sobre el medioambiente. Sobre los pilares de la transparencia, la circularidad y la responsabilidad, la marca elabora relojes diseñados para durar generaciones y mejora continuamente todos los elementos de sus procesos de fabricación, distribución y mantenimiento de la manera más responsable posible. IWC también colabora con organizaciones que trabajan a nivel mundial para apoyar a niños y jóvenes.

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THE 33RD EDITION OF THE WPHH

Once again, the 33rd edition of the WPHH was absolutely unforgettable. During one week, our partners entered the creative and fascinating world of Franck Muller. The WPHH has turned into a sensational gallery in the Domaine du Grand Malagny, where the guests were invited to discover the exclusive novelties of the group. The exhibition enhanced the beautiful creations of Franck Muller, Backes & Strauss and Cvstos.

Spectacular novelties unveiled during the exhibition

In a magical and majestic atmosphere, watch aficionados and professionals had the opportunity to discover the most iconic brand’s timepieces along with dazzling new timepieces. For instance, the Curvex CX Giga Tourbillon, the Curvex CX Grand Central Flash Tourbillon, the Vanguard™ Damas, the Vanguard™ New Tone Skeleton or even the Vanguard™ Slim Skeleton.  On the feminine side, many models were released: the Curvex CX Lady, the Curvex CX Piano as well as an amazing Cintrée Curvex™ Retrograde Hour, reaviling a Tourbillon or a Moonphase.

2023 celebrates the Crazy Hours’ 20th anniversary where a spectacular limited collection was created: the Vanguard™ Crazy Hours by Hom Nguyen. Designed in a Vanguard™ shape, this timepiece combing emblatic symbols of the brand such as the Crazy Hours complication and the iconic numerals hand-painted by the artist. This exclusive edition is flawlessly offering emotions to the owner though its clever and complex mechanism.

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TAG HEUER MONACO HITS THE BIG SCREEN IN SONY PICTURES’ UPCOMING FILM

‘GRAN TURISMO: BASED ON A TRUE STORY’

Barcelona, Spain, August 2, 2023: Tag Heuer is excited to share that fans can catch a glimpse of its Tag Heuer Monaco watch on the big screen in Sony Pictures’ upcoming sports/action film, Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, exclusively in cinemas on August 11.

Drawing inspiration from the timeless Monaco watches of the early 1970s, the TAG Heuer Monaco, is the original square-shaped icon, representing the pursuit of doing things in a unique and unconventional way. The TAG Heuer Monaco embraces the spirit of breaking

boundaries and chasing dreams making it a great match for Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, a film based on the unbelievable true story of a team

of unlikely underdogs – a struggling working-class gamer (Archie Madekwe), a failed former racecar driver (David Harbour), and an idealistic motorsport executive (Orlando Bloom). Together, they risk it all to take on the most elite sport in the world. Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story is an inspiring, thrilling, and action-packed story that proves that nothing is impossible when you’re fueled from within. The watch can be seen worn by film character “Danny Moore,”

Infused with captivating charisma, the TAG Heuer Monaco embodies individuality in every aspect. This powerful design is now offered on a distinctive steel bracelet: a rallying symbol for the audaciously rebellious.

Beneath its striking façade, the watch is powered by the caliber Heuer 02, a true statement to the brand’s legitimacy in the watch industry.

TAG Heuer embraces the shared passion for motor racing and the unique universe it creates. As the Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story movie unfolds, TAG Heuer’s presence becomes evident, reinforcing the connection of the Monaco watch with the world of motor racing.

Prepare to be captivated by the fusion of gaming, racing, and TAG Heuer’s Monaco watch in Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story, as dreams become reality on the silver screen.

About Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story Directed by Neill Blomkamp. Screenplay by Jason Hall and Zach Baylin. Story by Jason Hall and Alex Tse. Based on the PLAYSTATION STUDIOS video game. Produced by Doug Belgrad, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan and Dana Brunetti. Executive producers are Matthew Hirsch, Jason Hall, Kazunori Yamauchi and Hermen Hulst. The film also stars Darren Barnet, Geri Halliwell Horner and Djimon Hounsou

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Precious Time: Combining High Watchmaking and High JewelryNew Colors Grace the Récital 23

Just in time for long, sun-drenched days, the House of BOVET is introducing two new colors into the Récital 23 range – vibrant green and baby blue, both set with brilliant white diamonds.

The Récital 23, a favorite in the BOVET collection for many years, has been a canvas where BOVET’s high watchmaking meets its focus on the decorative arts and high jewelry settings. The base dial of this timepiece is hand-engraved, hand-chiseled, and hand-finished – the sparkle created by BOVET’s artisanal expertise echoes the gem-setting of this precious timepiece.

The Récital 23 comes in the unique-to-BOVET Writing Slope case, which presents the dial to you while on the wrist. Available in 18K red gold, the 43mm x 38.70mm case comes set with 174 BOVET Fleurier SA press.bovet.com –
round-cut diamonds (0.99ct) with a further 72 diamonds on the bezel (1.00ct) and cabochon crown, as pictured here, or simply bezel set. All versions come with diamond indices on the offset dial.

This year the Récital 23 has been graced with two special color and material treatments.

Chiseled and then layered with lacquer, these new elegant dials have a unique character that speaks of the promise of lush greenery, tranquil seas, sun-kissed days, and warm festive nights. The uniquely-shaped hour and minute hands gracefully glide over this beautiful dial, which makes room for the precision moon phase of the Récital 23. In a romantic touch, the hands form the shape of a heart every hour. The moon phase display at 12 o’clock links terrestrial time to the heavens. The moon itself is hand-engraved to evoke the lunar surface and filled with luminescent material; a challenge due to the indicator’s cambe.

The phase of the moon is read via a three-dimensional circular aperture that requires over a day’s work to be manufactured and decorated. The precision mechanism used to drive the moon phase requires correction only once every 122 years.
Keen to develop useful complications that allow everyday use of the timepiece, Mr. Pascal Raffy, BOVET 1822’s Owner, incorporated a push button into the real sapphire cabochon of the crown to facilitate the adjustment of the moon phase. Setting this lunar complication has never been easier, without needing to use any tools.

Powered by a high-watchmaking automatic movement, the handengraved 18K gold rotor features BOVET’s Fleurisanne motif, visible through the sapphire crystal exhibition back.

The Récital 23 is the perfect timepiece for the summer, its diamond setting and hand-engraving reinforcing how precious time really is. Timeless and symbolic, the Récital 23 represents the values which drive Mr. Raffy and the artisans of BOVET 1822: passion for handcrafted fine watchmaking, and a devotion to perpetuate BOVET 1822’s illustrious history with noble new expressions of the timekeeping and decorative arts.

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Montblanc – This Limited Edition of just 88 pieces offers an uninterrupted view of the Maison’s iconic MB M16

La participación de Montblanc en la feria Watches and Wonders de Ginebra en 2023 celebra nuestros 165 años de historia en la relojería. Nuestro espíritu innovador se plasmó por primera vez en 1858 en los clásicos relojes de bolsillo Minerva, un diseño que sigue inspirando nuestra relojería actual.

Las novedades en nuestras colecciones 1858 y Star Legacy, que incluyen varias ediciones limitadas, estarán expuestas en Watches and Wonders en una vistosa caseta que evoca los grandes glaciares de los Alpes suizos. La caseta, que cuenta con un péndulo oscilante cuyo contrapeso se asemeja al clásico plumín de nuestras plumas estilográficas, aúna la maestría de Montblanc con las obras artísticas de Marie de la Ville Baugé.

1858 ICED SEA CON FECHA AUTOMÁTICA

El nuevo reloj 1858 Iced Sea con fecha automática, una alusión a las profundidades de un glaciar y a los minerales que ha capturado durante miles de años, presenta una esfera con un motivo gris de glaciares inspirado en el Mar de Hielo. Para lograr la textura de los glaciares, los maestros relojeros recurrieron a una técnica ancestral casi olvidada que se conoce como gratté boisé. El reloj de 41 mm incorpora un brazalete intercambiable de acero inoxidable que puede sustituirse de manera rápida y fácil por una correa de caucho de color negro con bordes grises. Además de tener una resistencia al agua de hasta 300 m y detalles en Super-LumiNova®, se puede ajustar en la muñeca para llevarlo en las inmersiones.

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CRONÓGRAFO 1858 GEOSPHERE 0 OXYGEN, THE 8000 EDICIÓN LIMITADA (SOLO EN BOUTIQUES Y ONLINE)

Nuestra colección 1858, protagonizada por una nueva edición limitada de únicamente 290 unidades, rinde homenaje a las cimas más altas del mundo y a los alpinistas que se atreven a culminarlas. Este modelo, dotado de una caja de titanio de 44 mm con un sellado perfecto para eliminar el oxígeno en su interior, incorpora el movimiento del cronógrafo automático de manufactura de Montblanc con todas las zonas horarias, el calibre MB 29.27. Este cronógrafo incluye la fecha a las 3 y dos contadores giratorios en 3D con el hemisferio norte a las 12 y el hemisferio sur a las 6. Ambos hemisferios presentan 12 puntos de color naranja, que representan los picos de 8000 m, además de indicadores de día y noche. El colorido reverso de la caja está grabado con un dibujo en 3D original de Nimsdai de los 14 picos del mundo, con las banderas de color amarillo y rosa a contraste con el fondo en azul cielo. El reloj viene con un bisel cerámico, bidireccional y estriado en color negro con los puntos cardinales.

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1858 GEOSPHERE 0 OXYGEN, THE 8000

Esta versión, que se caracteriza por una caja de titanio de 42 mm sin oxígeno en su interior, incorpora un movimiento automático de manufactura de Montblanc, el calibre MB 29.25, que incluye la indicación de todas las zonas horarias con los globos giratorios de los hemisferios norte y sur, una escala de 24 horas, así como indicaciones de día y noche, de doble huso horario y de fecha. El reloj también presenta un bisel cerámico, bidireccional y estriado de color negro con los puntos cardinales, una esfera con un patrón Sfumato de glaciares en gris oscuro y detalles en naranja, y un brazalete intercambiable de titanio. El reverso de la caja destaca por un grabado a láser en 3D del K2.

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JAEGER-LECOULTRE PRESENTS THE MASTER CONTROL CHRONOGRAPH CALENDAR IN PINK GOLD WITH A BLACK DIAL

REINTERPRETING A SOPHISTICATED MODERN CLASSIC

With its timeless style, mechanical sophistication and fresh interpretations of watchmaking’s most useful and emblematic complications, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Master Control collection has been recognised as a modern classic throughout the three decades since it was originally introduced. Its constant evolution is imbued with the Maison’s deep respect for tradition and constant quest for innovation and, in 2023, La Grande Maison introduces an eye-catching new variation to the line: the Master Control Chronograph Calendar in pink gold with a black dial.

Epitomising the Maison’s commitment to watchmaking excellence, the Master Control takes its name from Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 1,000-Hour Control Certification and was the first watch collection to undergo this rigorous testing protocol – not just of the movement, but of the cased-up watch – which has since become standard for all Jaeger-LeCoultre timepieces.

A Refined and Contemporary Aesthetic Inspired by the Maison’s Rich Heritage

With its harmonious proportions and restrained styling, the Master Control collection draws inspiration from the Maison’s emblematic round watches of the 1950s and ’60s, such as the Memovox and Futurematic. The new Master Control Chronograph Calendar with black dial subtly recalls the coloured watch dials of the mid-20th century, reinterpreting their vintage appeal in confidently contemporary style.

Anchored by the clean, modern lines of the case, myriad refined details highlight the chronograph and calendar displays. The dial is framed by a pulsometric scale marked around the flange (a traditional indication originally developed for physicians to measure patients’ heart rates, and equally relevant for today’s lifestyles), which, in keeping with tradition, is marked in red. Creating a dynamic contrast with the black dial, the red is repeated on each of the three sub-dials and in the day and month windows, drawing the eye to this valuable information.

The indications for the two complications – a complete calendar and a bi-compax chronograph – are balanced in a dial layout that is timeless, straightforward and intuitive to read, despite the complexity of the information shown. The 30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock is balanced by the running seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock, while the day and month windows in the upper section of the dial are balanced by the circular moon-phase and date indicator at 6 o’clock. The finely textured ‘azurage’ finish on these three sub-dials, and the rich blue of the moon-phase indicator, create a subtle and pleasing contrast to the vibrant black of the sunray-brushed dial, which captures and reflects the light with movements of the wearer’s wrist. Legibility is further enhanced by the contrast between the warm pink gold tone of the Dauphine hands and applied trapezoidal indexes.

Elegant Proportions for the Modern Sophisticate

With its 40-millimetre diameter, outwardly sloping bezel and dynamically curved lugs, the pink gold Master Control case exudes a relaxed and understated elegance. Satin-brushing on the case-sides and lugs is complemented by the polished bezel, crowns and lug bevels. Refined details abound, including bas-relief engravings on the back bezel and a sapphire crystal case-back to reveal the finely finished and decorated movements. Enhancing this timeless style, rectangular chronograph pushers add a purposeful, modern air to the well-proportioned 12.05mm thick case. A black alligator leather strap adds allure to the pink gold case, honouring a classically elegant aesthetic that has been appreciated for many generations.

Technical Complexity Expressed Through Mechanical Elegance

A fine example of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s technically sophisticated and mechanically elegant watchmaking, the Master Control Chronograph Calendar is powered by the automatic Calibre 759. An integrated chronograph movement with a 65-hour power reserve, it features a column-wheel chronograph mechanism with vertical clutch, allied to a triple calendar with moon-phase display.

The fine finishing, visible through the sapphire crystal case-back, includes Côtes de Genève, blued screws, and Jaeger-LeCoultre’s emblematic open-worked gold rotor bearing the ‘JL’ motif. Like all of the Maison’s calibres, the movement was entirely designed, produced, finished and assembled within its own Manufacture at Le Sentier, in Switzerland’s Vallée de Joux.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

MASTER CONTROL CHRONOGRAPH CALENDAR

Case: Pink Gold 750/1000 (18 carats)

Dimensions: diameter 40 mm; thickness 12.05 mm

Calibre: Automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 759

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, day, date, month, moon phases, chronograph with 30-minute counter and pulsometer

Power Reserve: 65 hours

Water resistance: 5 bar

Dial: Black sunray-brushed

Strap: Black alligator

Reference: Q413257J

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Franck Muller Genè “Master Jumper”

Pursuing its quest for original creations, Franck Muller is offering a world premiere to collectors with a new emblematic timepiece:

the “Master Jumper”, housing a 100% manufacture movement. An exceptional timepiece with an incredible jumping hours, minutes and date complication, featuring three apertures for a new reading of time, on an exceptional dial.


Faithful to its origins in the design of avant-garde timepieces, Franck Muller is once again asserting with this exceptional collection its desire to create a watchmaking style that respects its past, while offering a new way of reading time.


Since its creation in 1992, Franck Muller has combined boldness and creativity with exceptional expertise in fine watchmaking. The Master of Complications cares to introduce new functions and unconventional time readings, which each year gives rise to world premieres and the registration of new patents.


Today, Franck Muller is proud to present its new Master Jumper collection, in which the hands have been replaced by five discs featuring hour, minute and date numerals. At each hour change, the gear train leads the disc to jump one step, changing the time in the first aperture at the top of the dial. The minutes, placed at the centre of the dial, have two discs for the units and tens, giving this mechanical watch a numeric reading of time.

A world premiere, the jumping hours and minutes are complemented by a third aperture featuring a jumping Grande Date. Two discs enable the date to be changed by jumping, a technical difficulty that requires extreme precision. This timepiece offers an incredible spectacle with the hours, minutes and date changing in a hypnotic jump. This work without hands is a genuine horological feat, requiring perfect indexing of all the displays and exceptional watchmaking expertise.
©2023 Franck Muller Genève

The three apertures have been placed vertically and equidistantly on the dial to highlight the perfect success of the symmetrical and minimalist positioning of the triptych.

Combining the three jumping functions of hour, minute and date on a single dial, this exceptional timepiece once again demonstrates Franck Muller’s great mastery of complications, earning him the title of “Master of Complications”.


Franck Muller presents this new complication in the latest interpretation of its unique tonneau shape: the Cuvex CX. Created to celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary, this redesigned case features a sapphire crystal that extends from noon to 6 o’clock, right down to the bracelet, offering a magnificent view of the dial. A bold design that fully highlights the watch’s curves with a full perspective on the dial and its new guilloché inspired by a twisted “Clous de Paris” to an impression of movement on the dial and rich reflections thanks to the different facets. It has been worked here in two distinct circles to highlight the complications. This finishing touch gives the timepiece a unique style that combines tradition and modernity. This collection offers classic and elegant finish with a thin bezel beneath the sapphire crystal that highlights the triple jumping complication.


With this new collection, Franck Muller continues its great lineage of Master Square, Master Banker and Master Calendar.


Backed by a solid partnership spanning more than twenty years and a genuine friendship, Franck Muller has decided to launch its new Master Jumper with Dubail Paris, through a special series that is presented as a world preview in the Dubail boutiques in Paris, on Place Vendôme and the Champs Elysées. The Dubail family’s boutiques in Paris are the perfect setting for the launch of this new collection.

Through this exceptional work, which offers a new interpretation of the passage of time that is both technical and aesthetic, Franck Muller and Dubail Paris are together writing the next chapter in the history of Haute Horlogerie.

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Watches and Wonders Geneva announces its dates for 2024

The Salon has revealed its dates, confirming that it will be opening to the general public with a two-part program.
The next edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva will be held from 9 to 15 April 2024 in Geneva’s Halles de Palexpo. New for next year, the general public will be able to attend the event over a long 3-day weekend, from Saturday to Monday inclusive. Press and trade visitors will have access to the Salon throughout the week.

The 2024 edition intends to build on the success of 2023, further raising Geneva’s profile as an international watchmaking destination. The program will again unfold in two parts – at Palexpo and In the City – with an evening event on Thursday 11 April in the heart of town. The aim is to get the people of Geneva and local players even more involved in this major watchmaking event.

All the brands taking part in Watches and Wonders Geneva 2024 will be announced at a later date, along with the full program.

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