Montegrappa Calligraphy Pen/Booklet - limited edition comprising 512 pieces; GRAHAM presents Geo.Graham Tourbillon; LAURENT FERRIER revealed a new version of the globe with enamel dial featuring the

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Montegrappa Calligraphy Pen/Booklet - limited edition comprising 512 pieces

Montegrappa has teamed up with publisher MPP-ME and Lebanese academic and expert on Arabic language history, Dr Antoine Boutros, to produce a chronicle of the development of Arabic language and Arabic calligraphy. The result is a beautifully illustrated tome which explains the origins and developments of this fine art, looking as far back as the origins of the language, right through to the place of the modern fountain pen in an increasingly digitalized world. ‘Arabic Calligraphy: Words Made Precious’ was originally published in Arabic only, and gave rise to the project of the Arabic Calligraphy pen. It has recently been re-written in an English edition, to coincide with the launch of this exclusive writing instrument and a copy of the book is included with every pen purchased.

During Baselworld Montegrappa revealed this very special Calligraphy pen designed by the Lebanese artist and designer, Katya Assouad Traboulsi. Her creativity marries the calligraphy and the Arabesque pattern, which are intricately bound together by history and culture. The Calligraphy pen is a limited edition comprising 512 pieces

Available as a fountain pen only, but with a wide range of nibs including oblique and stub versions preferred by calligraphers, the Calligraphy writing instruments are made of bamboo black celluloid with sterling silver trim. The fountain pen is fitted with an 18K gold nib enhanced with a bicolour arabesque motif. Delivered in a hand-made wooden case devised to protect the pen, it also houses a hardback version of the special book, “Arabic Calligraphy: Words Made Precious”.

The Calligraphy pen is a limited edition comprising 512 pieces, this number representing the discovery of first document written in Arabic and another two languages from the year 512 CE. The Calligraphy Pen is fitted with the owner’s choice of the following nibs: EF (Extra Fine), F (Fine), M (Medium), OM (Oblique Medium), B (Broad), OB (Oblique Broad), BB (Double Broad), STUB 1.1.

Successful Swiss ski racer Sandro Viletta is Carl F. Bucherer's new brand ambassador

On the fourth day of Baselworld, Carl F. Bucherer revealed its new "Friend of the brand" the Ski racer Sandro Viletta. The Olympic champion in the Super Combined discipline unites athletic vigor with a focused will to win.

Strength of character, endurance and success – the ski racer Sandro Viletta is a member of the Swiss national team and specializes in Super G and downhill.

The ambitious Swiss athlete celebrated his biggest success to date at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, where he won gold in the super combination.

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GRAHAM presents Geo.Graham Tourbillon

GRAHAM continues to explore its origins. Back to George Graham, the peer watch maker, the father of the chronograph, the genius craftsman who left his mark on an entire generation of scientists and intellectuals and an inspiration for today’s timepieces.

Following in the footsteps of late 17th century watch making, GRAHAM has introduced a tribute classical Geo.Graham Tourbillon which distinguishes itself by its extreme thinness and micro-rotor movement.

LAURENT FERRIER revealed a new version of the globe with enamel dial featuring the world map

The new LAURENT FERRIER the Grand feu cloisonné enamel with the outlines of the continents is formed using the technique of cloisonné: thin 18K gold wires are applied to create the shapes of the continents. Enamel is then deposited in each “cell”.

The Grand Feu enamelling is a difficult art to master, since the original colours are modified by successive firings in the kiln. Moreover, the dial itself is rendered more vulnerable by the extremely high temperatures to which it is subjected.

In a first phase, the selected colours are applied with a brush in a specific order. The dial is then fired at over 840°C, after which it must be cooled down and cleared of any potential imperfections on its surface. The other colours are applied layer by layer and the dial is repeatedly fired accordingly.

Frédéric Jouvenot presents a three-dimensional debut Sîn

Frédéric Jouvenot, CEO of the young Swiss manufacture with the same name, is presenting a timepiece of remarkable finesse at Baselworld 2015, as a global debut. As all his multiple award-winning creations so far, this première stands out with an unusual time indication concept. Reflecting the heavenly canopy, where the sun and moon celebrate the passage between night and day, the unique complication showcases both celestial bodies embedded in a threedimensional dial.

The new Frédéric Jouvenot model named Sîn, after the Mesopotamian god of the moon. In terms of its complexity and unorthodox time display, it needs shun no comparison with the company's other unusual creations. On the contrary: Jouvenot now lets the moon and sun celebrate the day on a futuristic dial that for the observer looks like a stunning trompe l'oeil.

The moon appears when the sun sets and is gradually overtaken by the hour hand, which seems to orbit around the minute star located in the center of the dial.

During the progression of the moon, the sunis hidden – behind the horizon, so to speak – in a cosmic tunnel that extends from 3 to 9 o'clock, and rises again the next morning.

The choreography of the elements reflects the perpetual spectacle that takes place in the firmament. To optimize the view of this mesmerizing extravaganza, Frédéric Jouvenot developed a special sapphire-crystal glass for his creation. It is secured to the case with pins.

Christophe Claret offers Aventicum

Christophe Claret pays tribute to Aventicum, the ancient capital of Roman Helvetia, and its museum. One of the many treasures to have been excavated here is a solid gold bust of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The watchmaker has reproduced this bust and placed it at the centre of the dial, in the form of a gold micro-sculpture. Less than 3 millimetres high, this likeness is magnified using an astonishing optical system known as the mirascope: two parabolic mirrors are positioned one above the other; the topmost mirror has a hole in its centre.

1770 Rose gold by Manufacture Royale

This timepiece, named 1770 after the year Manufacture Royale was established, captures the very essence of the brand. On the one hand, the creative verve of a bold and contemporary design, straight from the imagination of Eric Giroud. On the other, the infinite expertise that comes with the grand tradition of Swiss watchmaking, channeled into a movement that has been developed and built entirely in-house, and whose centrepiece is one of watchmaking's most compelling complications: the flying tourbillon.

Certina reveals it latest Chronographe DS-8 Phase de Lune

The DS-8 chronograph reaches for the moon by adding a new complication indicating the mean duration of the cycle and quarters of the heavenly body. So as to position this function at 10 o’clock, the high-precision PrecidriveTM movement offers an original layout of the chronograph counters. While the 12-hour display appears through an aperture inside the 60-minute counter, 60-seconds timing is done by a central sweep-seconds hand. These indications are attractively staged on a sunburst satin-brushed anthracite dial also featuring a small seconds subdial. Equally at ease by day or night, the Chronographe DS-8 Phase de Lune features a trendy 41 mm diameter and naturally includes Certina’s famous DS (Double Safety) concept.

Girard-Perregaux presents Neo-Tourbillon with Three Bridges

The Neo-Tourbillon with Three Bridges, a contemporary interpretation of the Esmeralda created by Girard-Perregaux in the 19th century, offers a perfect alliance between history, tradition and innovation. The iconic three bridges are made of sandblasted, black PVD-treated titanium. Accentuating these depth effects, the mainplate is also sandblasted and black PVD-treated to focus perspective lines and light towards the centre forming a succession of light grey circles. As if to defy gravity, the generous titanium tourbillon carriage weights only 0.25 grams, despite its 80 parts. Its fascinating dance is magnified by a remarkably domed “box-type” sapphire crystal enabling the DLC-treated titanium case to do without a bezel.

Excellence Regulator by Louis Erard

More than ever faithful to its philosophy of offering fine watchmaking at affordable prices, the independent brand from Le Noirmont is offering a new version of its regulator this year. This emblematic model from its collection embodies a perfect blend of traditional and modern elements. The heritage of historical precision instruments appears on the hour subdial at 12 o’clock, bearing finely traced Roman numerals. It is also manifested in the Côtes de Genève motif adorning the dial base as well as the three blued hands.

ArtyA introduces Son of Sound Guitar Race

The independent ArtyA brand rolls out yet another amazing rock-star speed machine with its new Son of Sound Racing model, issued in a 50-piece limited edition. These collector’s watches sport classic racing track colours in shades of red, white and black conveying a hint of 1950s tarmac. Known for watches bearing no resemblance to others on the watchmaking scene, designer Yvan Arpa wanted to express a “Café Racers” world symbolising an era that saw the birth of rock’n’roll. Its adrenalin-pumping new sports an uncompromising design including active pegs to tune the date, time and play with the chronograph.

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