Tourbillon Romain Jerome presents its own special interpretation of time in this extraordinary creation. Limited to a series of nine, it is the world’s first watch not to display the time. With its combination of symbols and watch complications, this exceptional object houses the first “RJ One” movement, composed of two tourbillions on the foundation of a differential system – a world first!

The transmission of energy symbolizes the passage from one life to another, in which the daytime activities of the Tourbillon Day are relayed after twelve hours to the private sphere of the Tourbillon Night. Movement “RJ One”, developed exclusively by BNB Concept Functions Double tourbillion, differential sequential - a world first

Case Steel and titanium, 46 mm
Bezel in stabilised oxidised steel from the Titanic
Black ceramic claws
Double-sided anti-reflective sapphire crystal and back, “stylised cross” bridges on the back
Water-resistant to 50 m
Dial Coal black, using coal from the holds of the Titanic
Bracelet/Strap Full-skin Hornback crocodile with folding clasp
 
Material : Titanium
Movement : Mechanical, manual-winding
 
 

What more evocative name could one imagine for a legendary watch than that of ROMVLVS, founder and first ruler of Rome? A legendary watch because, right from its introduction in 1966, it was the first to dare to display the hour numerals on the bezel instead of the dial.

It now ranks as a classic model built on the noblest watchmaking traditions and has become one of the four main pillars of the CORUM collection.
Romvlvs Chronograph is a new development in the Romvlvs line, adding a complication that provides traditional functions and features even more refined finishing details which enhance its classic, stylized and elegant design. Romvlvs Chronograph is also a first in the current collection, since it is the initial chronograph in the Romvlvs line by CORUM.

The excellent finishing of this self-winding column-wheel chronograph movement, chronometer-certified by the COSC, was specifically developed for CORUM in keeping with the highest criteria of fine traditional watchmaking. Its broad 44mm stainless steel case smoothly incorporates the famous “wave-profile” bezel, which requires extremely complex, delicate and accurate machining. In order to ensure that the relief and motif of the Roman numerals engraved on the bezel are both impeccably precise and perfectly finished, CORUM has taken the stamping technique to its ultimate level of sophistication, with over 50 separate
operations required to achieve the desired result.

The upper surface of the bezel is then mirror-polished to create a striking contrast with the satin-brushed esthetic of the Roman numerals.

The specially cut and shaped sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, convex on top and concave below, requires specialized tools in order to manually place it into the bezel. It protects an elegant black or white dial with a vertical guilloché motif, complete with applied hour-markers, a minute circle around the outer flange, luminescent hour and minute hands, a date window surrounded by an applied ornamental fillet at 6 o’clock, as well as second- and minute-counters at 3 and 9 o’clock.
The case plays on the contrasts between satin-brushed and brilliant polishing.

The two chronograph pushers positioned at 2 and 4 o’clock are satin-brushed and streamlined to follow the curve of the case. The generous dimensions of the fluted screw-lock crown facilitate winding and time-setting operations. It even features a miniature sapphire crystal protecting a tiny metallized CORUM key symbol set against a black background. The screw-down case is engraved with the CORUM logo, the name ROMVLVS and a crown of laurels such as those worn by the Caesars of Ancient Rome. Its water resistance to 50 meters (atmospheres) is guaranteed by o-ring joints fitted in grooves specially machined in the caseback and the inner rim of the case.  Romvlvs Chronograph is fitted with either a crocodile leather strap or a steel bracelet featuring alternating brilliant-polished and satin-brushed links, complete with a customized CORUM triple folding clasp in stainless steel.

Romvlvs Chronograph, a royal way of securing time to your wrist. 

Specifications
Reference 984.715.20/F221 BN77
Movement Self-winding chronograph, CO-984  Official chronometer-rating certificate (COSC)  Frequency: 4Hz, 28,800 vibrations/hour  37 jewels Finishing specially designed and executed for CORUM

 Functions Hours, minutes and seconds in the center, date  Chronograph with second-counter at 3 o’clock, minute-counter at 9 o’clock 42-hour power reserve Case 44mm diameter Stainless steel “Wave-profile” bezel engraved with 12 Roman numerals Screw-lock crown fluted with metallization of CORUM key on sapphire Satin finished and polished stylized pushers at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock Screw-down back engraved with CORUM logo, Romvlvs name and a crown of laurels

Dial Black guilloché 2 black counters Outer flange carrying the minute circle Luminescent hour and minute hands  Date window at 6 o’clock Glass Cut, shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating Strap Genuine black crocodile leather, width 23/20 mm Buckle Stainless steel triple folding clasp, cover with CORUM logo

Water- 5 atmospheres (165 feet / 50 meters) resistance

Chopard exudes elegance with the ultra-thin L.U.C XP now available in rose gold or white gold with a slate-grey dial, complimenting the L.U.C Haute Horlogerie collection. Accommodating a self-winding movement equipped with two barrels and an almost 70-hour power reserve within an ultra-thin case is no mean feat.

The Chopard Manufacture watchmakers in Fleurier have accomplished this by constructing an off-centred rotor. The designers have also carefully conceived the large-diameter (39.5 mm) case, so as to give it a more streamlined profile with a thin bezel and an extremely fine case band. The result is a model featuring light, dynamic, timeless lines and radiating a supreme sense of balance.

Chopard offers its new L.U.C Ultra Thin watch in two chic versions, 18-carat rose
gold or white gold variations with a slate-grey dial. The new slate-grey shade of the
dial features applied hour-markers and four Arabic numerals which accentuates the
understated elegance of this sophisticated model.

The Dauphine style hands meticulously mark off the hours and minutes, in step with
the precision of the proprietary L.U.C movement. Winner of the 2006 Geneva
Watchmaking Grand Prix in the ultra-thin watch category, the time piece is now a
classic within the L.U.C collection.

Case: • Rose gold or white gold • Total diameter 39.50 (mm) • Thickness 6.80 (mm) • Water-resistant to 30 (m) • Rose or white gold crown 4.00 (mm) • Glare-proof sapphire crystal

Movement: • Mechanical self-winding movement L.U.C 96HM • Diameter 27.40 (mm) • Thickness 3.3(mm) • Number of jewels 29 • Frequency 28,800 vph • Power-reserve 65-70 hours  Bridges decorated with “Côtes de Genève”

Dial and hands • Salte-grey dial with applied “baton” hour-markers and four Arabic numerals • Dauphine style hour and minute hands

Functions and displays • Central hour and minute hands

Strap and buckle: • Hand-sewn alligator leather strap, available in brown and black (19.00 mm x 16.00 mm), Alsavel lining, stitching in matching shades • Gold buckle (16.00 mm) – “Chopard” engraving

Ref : 161902-5004 in rose gold

Ref : 161902-1003 in white gold

A miniature reproduction of the famous painting “A Bold Bluff” by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge, this exceptional timepiece has many secrets. The very tactful hour display on the case middle between the attachments at 6 o’clock can be read discreetly, while the “painting” side can be personalised almost limitlessly if the wearer wishes.

Poker enthusiasts will be impressed to see that the dial window reveals hands from their favourite game.
Movement Automatic
Functions Hour displayed in 2 windows
Case Red and white gold or 18K white gold, 42 mm
Sapphire crystal front and back
Dial Miniature reproduction of the painting by Cassius Marcellus Coolidge showing dogs playing poker
Window with indication of hours and hands: 2 o’clock = four of a kind, 4 o’clock = straight flush, 6 o’clock = flush, 8 o’clock = straight, 10 o’clock = full house, 12 o’clock = royal flush
Bracelet/Strap Green topstitched dark-green crocodile with gold buckle

Material : Gold
Movement : Automatic 
 

Water-resistant  50m The Lucendro automatic chronograph, the latest addition to Alfex’s new collection of Bernhard Russi mechanical timepieces, has a strong character and a design signed by Georg Plum. What makes it such an exceptional timekeeper are its balanced lines, its movement and its sumptuous decoration. The Valjoux movement has blued screws, a circular-grained balance-cock, and a rotor and bridges decorated with a Côtes de Genève pattern. A watch that will delight any lover of stunning workmanship.

Badus and Lucendro

With every mountain around my hometown I share a special story . That’s why every watch carries the name of a mountain and has my signature on the back, explains Russi. The two watch series are called Badus and Lucendro . The Piz Badus (2928m) and the Pizzo Lucendro (2963m) rise high above Andermatt and the Urserental and are situated in the midst of the breathtaking alpine countryside of the three passes Gotthard, Furka and Oberalp. Every watch comes with a small map of the respective mountain , hiking tips and other useful information.

Materials and craftsm anship in first-class Swiss quality

Movement Automatic chronograph, 7750 Valjoux calibre
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph
Case Steel
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 100 m
Dial Black
Date at 3 o’clock
Hour and minute counters at 6 o’clock and 12 o’clock respectively
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
Superluminova on hour-markers
Luminescent hands
Bracelet/Strap Brown or black leather, or steel, folding safety clasp
Patented leather providing aeration and durabil

Time zones Carl F. Bucherer opens a new dimension for those who travel in time: 1 watch, 3 time zones, 4 materials.

The result of this equation is a new image of time: part mechanical, with its original and simultaneous reading of 3 time zones, and part technical, with its subtle combination of some of the most noble materials - palladium, ceramic, titanium and rubber.

Much more than a timepiece, this powerful-looking instrument is the smallest engineering masterpiece around.
Movement Automatic, CFB 1901.1 calibre, 39 jewels, 42-hour power reserve
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph and three time zones
Case 950 palladium, 46.60 mm
Ceramic bezel and titanium mono-push-piece
Screw-down crown and push-pieces in rubber
Sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on both sides
Water-resistant to 50 m
Dial Skeleton
Bidirectional (for travelling east or west) rotating flange for simultaneous reading of 2nd and 3rd time zones
Hour, minute and seconds counters at 6, 9 and 3 o’clock respectively
Large date window at 4.30
Bracelet/Strap Rubber with titanium buckle
 

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The world’s first metal atomic-solar chronograph watch for women has set sail.  Oceanus has added ladies to the collection.  

 
Oceanus, a classic collection of luxury timepieces that combine fashion with functionality, is set to target women who enjoy the finer things in life. 

The Ladies Oceanus collection features the same high-end features of its counterpart, with the simplicity and refined elegance of feminine style. 
 
Geared for women with a keen sense of fashion, refined style, and confident attitude, the Oceanus line incorporates best-of-class technology including WaveCeptor atomic timekeeping for pinpoint accuracy that automatically sets and synchronizes during Daylight Saving Time. 

These timepieces are coupled with Tough Solar power for dependability, while married to the timeless style of a classic chronograph.  All ladies styles are 50 meter water resistant, and feature sapphire crystal, providing a durable, scratch resistant surface.
 
Inspired by the pearlescent seashells that wash up on tropical shores, the collection features a soft color palate of pale pink, glossy black and pearly white. Ladies Oceanus is available in stainless steel or leather bracelet styles with pink, blue, or silver accents for added interest and flair. Ideal for the sophisticated woman seeking luxury and functionality, these timepieces satisfy both desires with class.
 
“We’re excited to expand the Oceanus line to offer women high-quality, high-fashion timepieces” said David Johnson, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Oceanus.  “It was time we addressed the growing needs of professional, fashionable women, who are highly aware of today’s technological advances in the finer watch world.  These women are not afraid to express themselves, and we’re confident that ladies Oceanus will capture that essence.”
 
Ladies Oceanus is available at Tourneau Watch Gear, select department stores and select jewelry stores.  This first collection of models have a suggested retail that ranges from $380- $400.
 
Oceanus also includes a luxurious men’s collection, currently consisting of thirteen models designed for those with adventurous lifestyles and a refined sense of style.  Men’s Oceanus is available in steel, titanium and leather, and carries a suggested retail value range of $400- $600, and is also available at Tourneau Watch Gear, select department stores and select jewelry stores.  Six newly added models in the “600” series feature five motor technology, which allows for chronograph movement to be combined with a traditional analog date display, therefore replacing the digital window that previous models still feature.  For more information on the entire Oceanus collection, visit www.oceanus-us.com.
 
Oceanus is a brand of atomic solar watches for men and women that stems from Casio’s Waveceptor atomic timekeeping technology. For more information, visit www.oceanus-us.com

Material : Steel
Movement : Automatic
Chronograph
Certified chronometer
Date A tribute to a pioneer, a tribute to an era. Breitling, the company that invented the first self-winding chronograph movement in 1969, is now reviving one of the most celebrated models in its history – and probably in the history of Swiss watchmaking.

The 2008 version of the legendary Chrono-Matic 49 boasts angular, taut lines that are inspired by the original’s generous size and sixties-seventies look. A classic vintage model with a contemporary air, on land, on sea and in the skies.
Movement Automatic, Breitling 14 calibre, COSC-certified chronometer, 40 jewels, 28,000 vib/h
Functions Hours, minutes, seconds, date, chronograph and slide rule
Case Steel, 49mm
Rotating ratcheted bezel with circular slide rule
Convex sapphire crystal, anti-reflective on both sides
Water-resistant to 30 m
Dial Black or bronze, decorations using resist method
Hour, minute and seconds counters at 6, 9 and 3 o’clock respectively
Date window at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/Strap Barenia leather, crocodile or Aero Classic woven steel
Other versions Limited edition of 500 in 5N 18K red gold

Breitling Men’s Chronomat Evolution 756 Chronograph COSC Automatic Watch

Breitling Men’s Chronomat Evolution 756 Chronograph COSC Automatic Watch

A U-Boat watch shouts masculinity and with this year’s must-have rose gold crowns and bezels, the U-Boat is looking fit for fall. U-Boat has the Midas touch to make this bold timepiece shimmer on the arm like a million dollars with a price to match.

Classico Gold 45 A 18k –This solid gold 18 K gold case with a diameter of 45mm is available in both rose and yellow gold. The dial has a visible ruby and the hands are in gold and opaque black. The strap is in black calf leather with a gold buckle.
Price $27,900

Flightdeck Gold Bezel – This cup crown and bezel comes in 18 K rose gold.
Price $13,050.

Gold 53 CA 18K – The dial of this model is made up of two dials – one in gold and the other one cut with composed opaque black paints, used to also produce military devices. Price $31,150.

U-Boat is synonymous with big, bold perfection.  No gimmicks, just pure class. With faces that range in size from 45” to 55”, a dial on the left side rather than the right, and a range of looks from leather to diamonds and rubber to gold, U-Boat is in a league of its own.

Although traditionally created for the Italian Navy in the 1940’s, U-Boat is now a one-of-a-kind statement piece, boasting the biggest watch face on the planet. This bold, aggressive man’s watch creates waves whenever it is worn – all over the world.

U-Boat has already had a big impact on the men’s watch world. To prove it, check out the list of famous fans including Tom Cruise, Ralph Lauren, David Beckham and John Legend.

U-Boat has distribution at 220 selected stores around the globe and 45 doors in the US; U-Boat is on a par with larger luxury watch making groups.   To learn more visit www.u-boatwatch.com. For more information, contact Elizabeth on 310 274 6726 or email elizabeth@kipmorrison.com.

The “Primo 4” musical timepiece from the MERMOD FRERES watchmaking Manufacture is now available on the market.

The legendary brand from Sainte-Croix, MERMOD FRERES, which is now owned by the renowned manufacturer of music boxes and singing birds, REUGE, is currently launching an exceptional timepiece on the market: the Primo 4.

This mechanical watch - which was initially presented as a sneak preview at the 2007 Baselworld trade fair, before being finalized and officially launched at Baselworld 2008 - features an integrated music player and is now available on the market. It has been released as a limited edition series of 50 timepieces produced in each shade of gold, i.e., white, pink and yellow.

The mechanical watch and musical movements equipping the Primo 4 contain no less than a total of 577 components and 34 rubies. The watch movement vibrates at 28,800 v.p.h. and has a power reserve of 40 hours. The musical movement, which took fours years to develop, plays four different melodies that can be customised according to the specific wishes of each client.

The music player is integrated into four separate minidisks positioned on the cardinal points and functions following the principles of a juke-box. Simply press the push-button situated at 8 o’clock to start the player, which turns the disks towards the note comb. This action may be repeated as often as desired.

One of the major challenges of the Primo 4’s creation lay in achieving perfect acoustic quality. Research was thus carried out on the bridges and plates, as well as on the double-lined base of the case that was designed to act as a sound box. The same is true of the double-lined base in sapphire crystal, which required twelve months of development work before it transmitted the sound vibrations flawlessly.

Several patent and licensing applications have been filed for this unique and exceptional piece. The result lives up to all expectations: a watch that is as remarkable as it is original, intended for music lovers and connoisseurs of exceptional timepieces.

Technical Characteristics
Primo 4 – Reference: MER.04.PRI4

Case
18 carat yellow, pink or white gold – Diameter: 45.5 mm – Engraved back – Sapphire double-lined base – Sapphire crystal – Double push-button.

Mechanical watch movement
Reference: MF-101 – 17 rubies – Frequency: 28,800 v.p.h. – Power reserve: approximately 40 hours – Manual winding – Functions: hours and minutes – Set the time by pressing the push-button at 10 o’clock while rotating the crown.

Mechanical musical movement
17 rubies – Power reserve equal to approximately 4 melodies – Manual winding – Function: musical juke-box – Rotary disks support (360°) in polished white or polished PVD blue hardened steel both featuring a mirror effect – 4 musical minidisks each with approximately 50 pins – approximately 10 seconds of music per disk – Disk covers in blue, white, pink or yellow – Music played by pressing push-button situated at 8 o’clock – Disk player positioned at 6 o’clock.

Mechanical watch movement and mechanical musical movement
Swiss made – patented and licensed – Water resistance: 3 ATM – Single-position crown that winds musical movement when turned clockwise and the watch movement when turned anti-clockwise – 577 components.

Melodies
The Magic Flute (W. A. Mozart) - Canon (J. Pachelbel) – Hungarian Dance (J. Brahms) – The Four Seasons (A. Vivaldi).

Melodies may be customised according to the specific wishes of each client.

Dial
Hands: hours and minutes hands in 18 carat yellow, pink or white gold or in blue-tinted 18 carat gold – Minutes circle designed to evoke the 5 lines of a musical stave – Each of the 12 hours is marked by a “musical pause” support. The dial remains in the background in order to highlight the beauty of the musical movement.

Strap In black, dark brown or midnight blue alligator skin with a pin buckle in 18 carat yellow, pink or white gold.

Other characteristics
This series is limited to 50 timepieces for each shade of gold, i.e., white, pink and yellow – Delivered in a luxurious Makassar ebony box trimmed with white bukana and containing a musical movement with 36 notes – The watch may be personalized with the various executions of its components – Certificate of authenticity.

Swiss recommended retail price 104,000 CHF