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Patek Philippe inaugurates the grand exhibition “Watch Art” Tokyo 2023; Chopard World Sponsor & Official Timekeeper of the 1000 Miglia 2023
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Company News
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Patek Philippe inaugurates the grand exhibition “Watch Art” Tokyo 2023
For the sixth of its grand exhibitions across the world, Patek Philippe has chosen one of its leading markets: Japan. From 10 to 25 June 2023, the public and devotees may immerse themselves in the world of the last remaining independent family-owned Genevan watch manufacture. Here they will discover a decor of more than 2,500 square meters transporting them to the atmosphere of the streets of Geneva and the lakeside and taking them behind the scenes of Patek Philippe itself. The largest exhibition ever organized by the manufacture, this event is accompanied by the launch of six limited editions and a rich collection of pieces showcasing the rare handcrafts. The grand exhibition “Watch Art” Tokyo 2023 brings together more than 500 timepieces and objects illustrating a wealth of different types of expertise. |
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Chopard World Sponsor & Official Timekeeper of the 1000 Miglia 2023
Chopard has announced its return to Brescia for the 36th time in succession as the World Sponsor and Official Timekeeper of the 1000 Miglia – otherwise known as ‘the most beautiful race in the world’. The partnership represents one of the longest in history between a watchmaker and an automobile event, signifying Chopard’s well-known love of classic cars and its passion for motorsport. That passion is further confirmed by the fact that 2023 marks the 35th occasion that Chopard co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele will compete in the race from Brescia to Rome and back, having first taken part in 1989 with six-times Le Mans 24 Hours winner Jacky Ickx in the navigator’s seat. And, of course, Chopard will continue its tradition of introducing new Mille Miglia timepieces, with four Mille Miglia Classic Chronographs, plus an additional, very special ‘Italian Limited Edition’ of the Mille Miglia GTS Chronograph – some of the proceeds from which will be donated to victims of the recent Emilia-Romagna flood disaster. |
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Montblanc re-opens its boutique in Galleria Mall in Abu Dhabi
Montblanc has re-opened its boutique in the prestigious Galleria Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi, following the installation of its latest global retail concept currently being rolled out in key flagship boutiques around the world. The Neo 3.0 design expands on earlier Neo iterations by French designer and interiors architect Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance, adding travertine and handmade concrete wall finishes to the existing walnut and black lacquer of the boutique. The interior layout of the boutique creates dedicated areas for the Maison’s portfolio of timepieces, writing instruments, leather goods, accessories and eyewear, and growing range of technology devices. Also featured is the Maison’s first Ink Bar in Abu Dhabi, offering customers the chance to test the full spectrum of Montblanc writing instruments, nibs and inks. Montblanc’s newly launched Sartorial leather collection enjoys its own dedicated display area to showcase its distinctive styling options and new functionalities. |
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Eberhard & Co. at the 27th edition of the Vernasca Silver Flag
This year, the wide panorama of automotive events that Eberhard & Co. supports, is enriched by the Vernasca Silver Flag. A historic event for prototype enthusiasts, the Vernasca Silver Flag, now in its 27th edition, is a dynamic conservation and restoration competition for racing cars that parade at limited speed on a road closed to traffic. Participants come from all over Europe to meet during this historic event that will see 150 competition cars, built from the beginning of the last century to 1972 with a documented past in sports competitions of the period, parade through the Apennines of Piacenza. Prizes will be awarded to the best preserved or best restored cars and it will be Eberhard & Co. that will have the honour of doing so with its Champion chronographs for the 'Best of Show pre-war cars' and the 'Best of Show post-war cars'.
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Product Launch
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Introducing Gucci Allegoria
The House is pleased to unveil Gucci Allegoria, the new High Jewelry collection capturing nature’s glorious transformations and ephemeral beauty through the unrelenting changing of the seasons. Unique designs cast a light on a plethora of precious stones in bold rich tones generating a crescendo of emotion and joie de vivre. The journey envisioned by Gucci Allegoria begins with spring and the awakening of nature always welcomed with newfound surprise and wonder. The light-hearted spirit of this time of year inspires unique designs defined by fresh hues reminiscent of the multifarious blooms found in Gucci’s emblematic Flora motif. A magnificent, cushion-cut 226 carat green tourmaline rests in meticulously crafted openwork metal, punctuated with star motifs and diamond baguettes, its absolute vividness offset by fancy-coloured tourmalines and diamonds on the necklace’s chain. |
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Introducing Breguet Type XX
This collection enjoying iconic status for nearly 70 years has accompanied the history of aviation – whether on pilots’ wrists as a precision instrument or on those of ordinary amateur enthusiasts fascinated by its legendary qualities. The Manufacture Breguet proudly unveils a redesigned line that is innovative, highly contemporary and brimming with nods to history. The year 2023 brings a new Type XX, new momentum, a new generation and an all-new calibre. Four years of preparation preceded the arrival of the new generation of iconic Type XX watches, this time, issued in two versions to meet all expectations: one military inspired and the other drawing on the finest civilian models. Taking cues from the emblematic first-generation models, Breguet has instilled a contemporary, dynamic and technological spirit into these watches. The Type XX saga clearly shows no sign of petering out. |
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Introducing the Macri Classica watches by Buccellati
The Macri Classica watch has the iconic shape of the Buccellati cuff bracelets, “rigato” handengraved, with the addition of a new “ornato” engraving all along the circumference and sides of the case. Shiny brilliant-cut diamonds stand out on a tiny ‘ornato’ decoration. As for jewellery, the watches are available in different gold colors, including black gold, obtained through the DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) treatment. The watch dials are in mother-of-pearl for the yellow gold version and in radially “rigato” engraved technical material for the combination with other colors of gold. The hands and numbers are selected of a colour, which must stand out on the background. The main line of these ladies’ watches is now reinvented in two innovative versions: the first one provides a model for each gold colour with the addition of 226 diamonds (1.60 carat approx.) All around the case, on the dial and obviously on the bracelet, in a refined exercise of hand-setting. |
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Ulysse Nardin launches Diver Net Azure and Diver X Skeleton Azure
To celebrate World Oceans Day, Ulysse Nardin has chosen azure blue. This aquatic shade refreshes the Diver X Skeleton, which remains powerful and ultra-accurate even in the Ocean depths, and the Diver Net, which offers innovative durability. The ultra-technical and powerful Diver X Skeleton Azure revolutionises the aesthetics of diving watches. With its titanium DLC case water-resistant to 200 metres, this extraordinary piece presents a dynamic skeletonised face/dial marked with an X in deep black and azure blue. The transparency of the dial and movement draws the eye deep into the heart of the mechanism. Carbonium®, a light and resistant technical composite, tops the barrel cover and the unidirectional rotating bezel for measuring immersion times. |
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Moritz Grossmann presents Salmon - the new variant of the POWER RESERVE
Moritz Grossmann adds a new color to its collection with a limited edition: the POWER RESERVE Salmon from the BENU Heritage line has a salmon-colored dial that shows off the art of the manufacture in a new way. The sleek stainless steel case adds to the sporty yet distinctively elegant character of the watch. In the new BENU POWER RESERVE Salmon limited edition of 50 pieces, the dial captivates with its warm radiance. It is in the color salmon - a harmonious blend of pink and orange, which has a modern and delicate freshness. The light shade is often said to have a relaxing and positive effect. At Moritz Grossmann, it unfolds on a dial and is combined with printed Arabic numerals in the color blue, designed in a clear typography. A discreet frame is provided by the dark gray minute track. The linear power reserve indicator in the upper half of the dial is formed as a bar-shaped display element and refers to the movement's power reserve in white and blue. |
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