This year, the famous Italian design studio Pininfarina celebrates its 80th anniversary. In honor of the significant date, the company decided to merge with the Bovet Fleurier watch brand to produce a limited edition anniversary watch.
Watch Bovet Fleurier Pininfarina Tourbillon is made in the style of Amadeo Convertible and can be used as a wrist or pocket. They have a 16BA01 manufacture mechanism from Dimier 1738 installed. A feature of this model is that the tourbillon rotates in 80 seconds, and not in 60, as usual. Diameter 46 mm, height 18.5 mm, middle part made of titanium 5 with engraved 8 phrases reflecting milestones in the development of the company for decades, a bezel made of steel with DLC coating, sapphire crystal with an internal anti-glare, the front glass is convex, water resistance is 100 m.
The mechanism is automatic, with a platinum off-center micro-rotor, two winding drums provide an 80-hour power reserve, 21,600 pc / h, 62 stones and a total of 514 components of the mechanism. Clad de Paris and Cotes de Geneve dark-plated copper bridges and platinum.
GRAHAM introduces The Chronofighter Oversize Tourist Trophy
In early June, the next stage of the Tourist Trophy motorcycle race was held annually since 1907 along roads and winding rural streets on the British Isle of Man (Isle of Man). Here everything takes place in real conditions, and the average speed of one of the favorites of the Tourist Trophy - John McGuinness is 211 km / h, and in some sections it reached - 321 km / h.
It is not surprising that the Anglo-Swiss chronographic brand GRAHAM, which presented The Chronofighter Oversize Tourist Trophy on this occasion, has been the partner of this competition for several years. Each of the 18 race winners in their discipline received a special edition of such watches. The series is limited to 211 copies.
Stainless steel case with black PVD coating, 47 mm in diameter and 16 mm high, convex sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-glare, 100 m water resistance, which is partly facilitated by the 8-screw case back with the race emblem and sapphire window.
The dial is designed in the official colors of the race. The current version differs from last year's version with a bezel with guilloche Clous de Paris. The movement is an automatic G1734 chronograph with a 30-minute drive, 42-hour power reserve.
Italo Fontana presents the latest U-Boat models
This year, visitors to the Italo Fontana booth at the international exhibition in Basel were struck by three new products. Firstly, the U 1001 model, packed in an aluminum gift container. U 1001 - a watch with a cyclopic case with a diameter of 55 mm, made of titanium. The watch has the functions of hours, minutes and dates, has a power reserve of 40 hours and is waterproof to 1001 m.
The second model is called Rattrapante U 51 - it is an automatic split-chronograph with a water resistance of up to 120 m. The case here is 51 mm in diameter and 19.6 mm thick. On the main dial you can see four special windows showing the date, day of the week, month and atmospheric pressure. Rattrapante watches are available in a limited edition of 100 pieces.
Finally, the final underwater etual is the U 42 model, which is a small copy of the first model of the U 1942 brand. This is a watch in a vintage style, but made of modern mixed materials - titanium case, back case, inspection hole), steel (axles, bezel, safety valve, glass mount, hands, strap mount) and galvanized sheet brass (dial).
There is also a curious detail: the watch has such a structure that it will prove to be simply necessary for those who work in gloves. There can not be many glove lucky: U 42, possessing water
permeability up to 300 m, will be released in the amount of 999 pieces.
IWC model dedicated to Zinedine Zidane
Another IWC model dedicated to Zinedine Zidane - Big Ingenieur Zinedine Zidane. This time, the Big Ingenieur watch was selected for the Zidane model. The indicator at "3 o'clock" measures a 7-day power reserve. It is provided by an automatic mechanism, caliber 51113 - 42 stones, frequency 28 800 pc / hour.
The “10 o'clock” hour mark remains unchanged + a golden seal with this number in the automatic winding rotor - Zidane’s command number and goes on with his life.
Case stainless steel, diameter 45.5 mm and height 15 mm, sapphire crystal with anti-glare from the front and back sides, 120 m water resistance. The series is limited to 500 copies.
New DS Rookie Watch by CERTINA
The new DS Rookie is yet another confirmation of CERTINA’s long-standing commitment to dynamic, extreme sports.
The main dial of the watch is made in black, and the alternating round and “flag-shaped” hour markers have a luminescent coating Superluminova. The tilted inner rim under the glass is a second scale, with white marks and numbers on a black background, and a catchy red number “60” at the top.
Each of the three chronograph counters has its own “face”. The two upper counters are made black in the center with a bright outer scale and red arrows. The lower second counter has a crosshair characteristic for precision optical instruments and is equipped with a black arrow. A large date window is located at the 4 o'clock position for quick and convenient receipt of information.
There is also a model for women, but a little lighter - mother of pearl dial with nickel-plated black hands inside a steel case with polished and matte surfaces. All models of the new DS Rookie line are equipped with the Double Security proprietary Double Reliability protection system, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and are water resistant up to 100 m.
New aesthetics of EL PRIMERO STRIKING 10th by Zenith
The new EL PRIMERO STRIKING 10th chronograph, equipped with the El Primero 4052 B automatic caliber, is available in 18ct rose gold or stainless steel. 42 mm case, waterproof up to 10 ATM (100 m), protected on both sides by sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating.
Three time indicators - two total time meters and a central second hand are located in the shape of the letter V at the bottom of the dial.
The perfect readability of the chronograph is achieved with the help of a competent color scheme: each of the three counters has its own special shade. In the pink gold version, the silver dial with Sunburst features round satin sectors.
The counters of the model with a stainless steel case are painted in soft shades of blue and gray. In the model with a rose gold case, all three counters are made in dark gray.
Faceted hands and hour markers with rhodium-plated (in pink gold version - gold) coating and inserts from luminescent material Superluminova.
A clear indication of 1/10 of a second is carried out by a separate chronograph hand. The mechanical "heart" of El Primero beats at a frequency of 36 thousand alterations per hour.
Chanel: for divers
Following fashion trends, Chanel decided to master the diving theme. The J12 Marine Diver watch is waterproof at a depth of 300 meters. The Swiss automatic movement is used in the watch movement. The case in two versions: sandblasted high-tech ceramics (diameter 38 mm) and steel (diameter 42 mm). Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Perforated elastic rubber strap.
An absolute plus is a stylish and dissimilar appearance. The movement is quartz, the power reserve is 42 hours.
Millionth watch called PIAGET
The millionth watch, called PIAGET, has just left the manufactory. An expression of two areas in which the brand has achieved unsurpassed success: haute horlogerie and haute joaillerie - the Emperador Full-Set Coussin Perpetual Calendar model preserves the entire heritage of the House.
The anniversary model has an automatic Piaget 856P movement with a full perpetual calendar that does not require adjustment until 2100, the time of the second time zone and the day / night indicator on the dial near "7-8 hours", a small second hand. The power reserve is 72 hours, 38 stones, 21,600 pc / hour, the ultra-thin mechanism is only 5.6 mm in height and 28.4 mm in diameter. The platinum and bridges of the movement are decorated with Cotes de Geneve and circular graining, the edges are beveled and polished, the screws are blue, the automatic winding rotor is engraved with the PIAGET emblem and inlaid with 25 diamonds.
The case in white 18-carat gold is adorned with 314 brilliantcut diamonds (2.5 carats) and 60 baguettes (5 carats), 263 diamonds (1.2 carats) have gone into the dial, even the crown “carries” 12 baguettes.
Biaxial tourbillon from GIRARDPERREGAUX
GIRARD-PERREGAUX classic biaxial tourbillon with aligned bridges: Bi-axial Tourbillon. Two concentric cells turn the movement of the trigger located inside into multidimensional.
The inner cell makes a full rotation around its axis in 45 seconds, and the outer one makes a complete revolution in 1 minute 15 seconds. A full cycle takes 3 minutes 45 seconds.
This air ballet is visible both from the outside and from the inside, through the transparent back cover. The amazing fact is that the mechanism of such a tourbillon, consisting of 113 components, weighs 0.8 grams.
A sophisticated novelty is placed in a rose gold case with a diameter of 45 mm. The release is limited to 33 copies. Girard-Perregaux GPE0201 manual winding gauge (28 stones, 21,600 vibrations / hour). Power reserve - 72 hours.
Jean Chichoscope Brutale "born" at JeanRichard and MV Agusta
In close partnership between the Swiss manufactory JeanRichard and the Italian brand MV Agusta, the Chronoscope Brutale collection was born - a synonym for absolute masculinity and strength, the name given to one of the MV Agusta motorcycle lines.
Model Chronoscope MV Agusta Brutale Nera takes inspiration from the characteristic elements of the Brutale motorcycle, embodying even greater masculinity.
With its sporty and very masculine design, the watch is equipped with the famous JR1000 manufacture mechanism, hand-decorated, which allows you to admire the transparent bottom, decorated with the MV Agusta logo.
The case is titanium, with a black PVD coating, 43 mm in diameter, the crown and chronograph buttons are also titanium, the dial is solid, stamped, imitates the rim of a motorcycle wheel.
Refined contrast: Admiral's Cup Black SplitSeconds 44 and Admiral's Cup Challenge 44 by Corum
Corum House celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Admiral's Cup watch and, in this regard, the House's sports collection is replenished with two new models in a case with a diameter of 44 mm.
The Admiral's Cup Black Split-Seconds 44 watch is designed in monochrome black and white. An exception is made for split hands and small seconds: red lacquer coating clearly distinguishes them from the dial. The CO986 caliber installed in this model is today one of the main advantages of the collection. The "heart" of this COSC certified mechanism beats at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour, and its power reserve is 42 hours.
On the dial are three counters with overhead welts: a minute counter at 3 o’clock, an hour counter at 6 o’clock and a small second hand at 9 o’clock. A waterproof watch to a depth of 100 meters will be released in a series of 155 pieces in a version with a black dial and 55 pieces with a white dial.
The Admiral's Cup Challenge 44 is equipped with a COSC-certified CO753 mechanical movement. They not only count hours, minutes and seconds, but also have chronograph functions and date displays. The power reserve is 48 hours. Water resistant - up to 100 m.
The hands, minutes and marks in the form of angle brackets are coated with white fluorescent material. Corum key counterweight second hand in red lacquer. The model is equipped with a convenient strap made of vulcanized rubber with inserts resembling the shape of the bow and stern of the ship. In 2010, the overall release of the Admiral's Cup Challenge model with both white and black dials will be 955 pieces.
New Men's Chronograph by Baume & Mercier
The Baume & Mercier men's chronograph - Classima Executives XL Chronograph Calendar - has replenished the classic collection of the brand.
The watch is equipped with a Swiss ETA movement, caliber Valjoux 7751. The rotor of the movement is decorated in the Cotes de Geneve style, the screws are blue steel. The case back has a viewing sapphire window.
The watch case is made of polished steel, diameter 42 mm. A silver dial adorns a Grain d'orge guilloche. Date hand made of 18 ct pink gold.
The price of the issue is the translation of the arrows: April, June, September, October, November, and February 28 day contain fewer days, which means six times a year, it will be necessary to adjust the date manually. At the 6 o’clock position is the moon phase indicator, at the 12 o’clock position there is a 30-second chronograph counter, here, a window of the day of the week, month. At 9 o’clock - a 24-hour chronograph counter.
Sapphire crystal. Water resistant - 30 m. The watch is equipped with a black alligator leather strap.
Pasha Seatimer by Cartier 
The spirit of the sea for lovers of extreme adventure.
Thanks to the combination of steel and rubber and the use of advanced technology, this new Pasha watch will instantly become the center of attention.
The watch case is made of steel. Arabic numerals are engraved in black on a one-way outer rim. The screw cap has a black ceramic “clou de Paris” pattern. The black dial with white Arabic numerals, luminous rhomboid-shaped rhomboid-shaped metal hands and a sapphire crystal.
The rubber-coated steel bracelet features a triple folding steel clasp. Automatic mechanical watches are Cartier 049 caliber.
The watch water resistance is up to 100 m. Case diameter is 40.5 mm, height - 12.25 mm.
Watches for lovers of extreme sports from Glashutte
In an effort to satisfy any wishes and needs of its customers, the German watch manufacturer Glashutte Original has released two new watch models, women's and men's, that perfectly complement the Sport Evolution series.
The Sport Evolution Impact Chronograph models, for him, and the Sport Evolution M, for her, are designed specifically for those men and women who prefer to spend extreme free time - jump with a parachute or, after a long voyage, sunbathe on the deck of their yacht far from the coast.
It should be noted that all Glashutte Sport Evolution watches combine the old traditions of watchmaking and the latest technological achievements.
On the large dial of the Impact Chronograph, there are three additional chronographic dials. The watch case is made of stainless steel, its diameter is 47 mm. The dial is black with luminous hands and hour markers. The watch has features such as seconds, minutes, hours and a chronograph.
Glass is sapphire. Combined stainless steel bracelet. Water resistance - 100 m.
Damiani New Belle Epoque Jewelry Line
The new line of jewelry watches The New Belle Epoque of the Italian company Damiani using gold, diamonds, rubies and sapphires, combined with innovative elements, amazes with subtle craftsmanship. The products of the collection used the latest haute horologerie trends for women.
The new watch line reinterprets the style of Damiani's most successful jewelry collection - Belle Epoque, whose “prototype” was the vibrant cultural and social life in Europe at the dawn of the twentieth century.
Thanks to the harmony of volume and form, the New Belle Epoque design enhances the chromatic effect of pairs of diamonds with rubies or sapphires on a gold case with a silk moire white strap.
125th anniversary of Saint Honore
Saint Honore celebrates its 125th anniversary! Is it possible to come up with a more convenient case to mark such an event with the release of a limited series of watches embodying the history and fashionability of the brand?
Six amazing masterpieces are the result of passionate pursuit of this goal by Saint Honore, driven by two main ideas - to revise the mandatory aspects of the watchmaking classics Orsay, Monceau, Haussman and add power to the style in the spirit of Saint Honore.
The women's watch for the “125th anniversary” is decorated with a bronze case and a silky leather strap in brown. The snow-white mother-of-pearl scale wears the famous SH rotating monogram invented by Saint Honore in 2005, the hat tip for the 1885 Tourbillon Collection. A touch of femininity is felt in incrustation with diamonds in places of time indexing on models Orsay and Monceau or a set of diamonds on a bezel of the Haussman line.
The men's watches of the collection are made in a titanium case with a deep brown scale.The screws took the form of indices, standing out like a man, as an original addition to the special arrows. The whole ensemble is highlighted by a leather strap with embossed "crocodile" of exceptional quality. The engraving on the back of the 125th Anniversary watch in the shape of a Parisian street sign adds the finishing touch. And in order for the legend to live, these series are limited to 125 hours for each model presented in a special case that exactly matches the skin of the strap: shiny brown silky skin for women, and brown color, made on the model of crocodile skin for men.
The union of long history and rich experience: The Longines Master Collection
Longines brand, thanks to many years of tradition of quality, from the very beginning of its existence, has created an impeccable international reputation for its watches, notable for not only high quality, but also for style and following fashion trends. This undoubtedly applies to modern watch models with exquisite design that make up The Longines Master Collection.
To the main collection, successfully launched in 2005, Longines adds models in pink and yellow gold, with a black dial and a new size, which have already made a sensation in the watch market.
They appeared exactly when customers announced their choice in favor of products that not only embody true values, but also have a pronounced personality.
iKRONO “STEAMPUNK” by Alain Silberstein
The new STEAMPUNK watch collection by Alain Silberstein, produced in the watch capital of France (Besancon), combines the brilliant originality of the designer’s imagination with the time-tested accuracy and unparalleled reliability of Swiss watchmakers.
The inspiration for the new collection was the mechanical-industrial "Universe" of the 19th century during the development of steam-powered devices and appliances.
Krono Steampunk watches have an automatic movement, have functions: hours, minutes, seconds, days, days with a smile, show the date and month. The case is made of titanium, treated with chlorinated polyvinyl chloride and has a silicon coating against stains, case diameter - 40 mm, height - 14.2 mm. The black dial is covered with sapphire crystal. Water resistance is 100 m. The watch is equipped with a rubber strap with a secure clasp and is available in a limited collection of 999 items.
