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Parmigiani Fleurier unveils Hijri Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch in Dubai Global Premiere; Breguet launches the Marine collection in Dubai; Chopard launches the Alpine Eagle Collection in Kuwait
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Company News
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Parmigiani Fleurier unveils Hijri Perpetual Calendar Wristwatch in Dubai Global Premiere
Parmigiani Fleurier made haute horological history in Dubai, with the world premiere of its first wristwatch using the Islamic Hijri Perpetual Calendar. The iconic marvel of fine watchmaking design and innovative engineering was presented to an exclusive audience of VIPs, fine watch aficionados, collectors and members of the media at a glittering function at the Four Seasons Hotel in the Dubai International Financial Centre on 17th December. Presenting its very first wristwatch that features the Hijri Perpetual Calendar was no mean feat of engineering ingenuity. |
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Breguet launches the Marine collection in Dubai
The House of Breguet held a prestigious evening celebration to launch its latest Marine collection in Dubai, UAE to a selection of VIP guests. This occasion was also an opportunity to raise awareness about Race for Water Foundation. The event was hosted together with the local partner Rivoli Group with the attendance of Emmanuel Breguet, Vice-President, Head of Patrimony and Marketing, and Mounir Osman, Breguet Regional Brand Manager. On the shores of the Dubai Creek, the Maritime cocktail evening took place in NOEPE, Park Hyatt. Overlooking the Creek’s Marina and the Dubai skyline from afar, the nautical environment offered a perfect setting for the Marine collection discovery.
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Chopard launches the Alpine Eagle Collection in Kuwait
Chopard along with partner Trafalgar, introduced the Alpine Eagle collection during an exclusive event on December 4th at Kuwait towers. The launch evening was packed with lively music from the jazz band Zero Funk, followed by a unique DJ performance. Contemporary, refined and assertive, the new Alpine Eagle sports chic timepiece collection is a state-of-the-art reinterpretation of the St. Moritz, the first watch created in 1980 by Karl-Friedrich Scheufele, now co-president of Chopard. Imagined and personally designed by him, Alpine Eagle is driven by his passion for the Alps and by the lofty power of the eagle that reigns supreme there. |
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Record result for LANGE 1 in steel
An extremely rare stainless-steel model of the LANGE 1 from A. Lange & Söhne was auctioned for 343,750 US dollars, at the Game Changers auction of Phillips in New York. From the mid-1990s, only a few timepieces in this version, which has never been offered in the catalogue, were produced. Case and buckle are made of stainless steel and the hands of blued steel. Equipped with the manufacture caliber L901.0, all functions correspond to those of the LANGE 1 in gold, which at the time had a price of about 14,600 euros. On this basis, the LANGE 1 now offered in New York was sold for more than twenty times its original price. As recently as last month, a corresponding model was auctioned at Auctions Dr. Crott in Frankfurt for 218,000 euros. |
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Panerai as official sponsor of Luna Rossa
An exciting new Italian story associated with the sea, with excellence and with technical innovation is taking place thanks to the partnership between Panerai and Luna Rossa, the Challenger of Record team which a few months ago was the first to challenge the defender New Zealand for the right to compete in the 36th edition of the America’s Cup. Panerai will create a series of watches directly inspired by the technologies and materials used in the America’s Cup, which is the oldest sports competition in the modern world, but also one of the more advanced in terms of research and innovation. |
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Product Launch
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Vacheron Constantin offers Les Cabinotiers Minute repeater ultra-thin
The unique Les Cabinotiers ultra-thin minute repeater models, featuring 41 and 39 mm diameters, beat to the rhythm set by the 1731 calibre, an ultra-thin movement with meticulously developed acoustics. Their pure, refined style is accentuated by Grand Feu enamel dials adorned with precious stone hour-markers. The small model is also graced with a row of brilliant-cut diamonds on its lugs and bezel. Both Cabinotiers Minute repeater ultra-thin - The dance of stones models are presented in 18K 5N pink gold cases, respectively measuring 41 mm and 39 mm in diameter. The latter is the first ladies' minute repeater model offered by the Maison in this size. Its bezel is adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds, which also sparkle on the lugs, as well as on the crown set with a cabochon. |
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Richard Mille introduces RM 33-02
By marrying the performance of a sports watch with the elegance of a round timepiece, Richard Mille has successfully merged two diametrically opposing characteristics. Overseen by Julien Boillat, the Richard Mille watch exteriors teams have reinterpreted the collection’s first ultra-thin round watch: the RM 033, which was introduced in 2011. The sporty, round, RM 33-02 timepiece is powered by the skeletonised RMXP1 calibre in grade-5 titanium. Regulated by a variable-inertia balance oscillating at 3 Hz, this calibre is wound by an offcentre platinum micro-rotor that considerably reduces the movement’s total thickness to 2.60 mm. |
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Greubel Forsey presents the new GMT Sport
Already in 2015, the GMT Black paved the way for the GMT Sport. Building on this foundation, Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey have invented and now present the result, a lightweight and ultra-strong, profiled titanium case with ovoid bezel and integrated lugs to showcase the new movement. Water resistant to 100 meters, the new GMT Sport stands out as their most sport oriented timepiece to date. The movement was constructed from scratch – from the suspended arched bridge for the hours and minutes display, to the unique showcase of the Tourbillon 24 Secondes and the universal time display with three dimensional globe. |
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Blancpain launches new Villeret Ultraplate limited-edition model in platinum
At Blancpain, excellence lies at the heart of all its watch creations, combining expertise, innovation and aestheticism. The new Villeret Ultraplate is the most recent example. This platinum timepiece with a blue dial marks a return to essentials in which hours and minutes reign supreme. Issued in an 88-piece limited edition, it is exclusively available in brand boutiques worldwide. Like all Blancpain models, the new Villeret Ultraplate limited edition guarantees enhanced reliability and running efficiency. Based on the renowned 1150 caliber, the hand-wound 11A4B Manufacture movement offers four days of autonomy driven by two series-coupled barrels and equipped with high-performance hairsprings. |
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BOVET 1822 launches new VIRTUOSO X
BOVET 1822’s dedication to the decorative arts and uncompromising fine watchmaking inspired the development of the brand-new Virtuoso X Tourbillon timepiece, limited to just 10 pieces. The Virtuoso X timepiece presents three distinct time zones, features a patented flying-tourbillon and has ten days power reserve using only a single barrel. The local time is indicated in the centre of the dial with the two secondary time zones, chosen by the collector, are harmoniously displayed on either side. The Virtuoso X is the first timepiece in the Maison’s new Ateliers BOVET concept, which was introduced to allow collectors to be even more so at the heart of the process of watchmaking now. |
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OMEGA introduces new Seamaster Diver 300M Chronograph collection
The Seamaster Diver 300M is a modern classic in the world of watchmaking. First launched in 1993, its reputation for underwater excellence and design has grown significantly over the past 26 years. Now, OMEGA has brought its latest collection of chronographs to the surface. There are eight new chronograph models to choose from. Each one is sized at 44 mm and is available in stainless steel; or stainless steel with 18K yellow gold; or stainless steel and 18K Sedna™ gold. Mounted on the cases, the bezel rings are ceramic, with their diving scales in either white enamel or Ceragold™ - OMEGA’s own innovative way of blending ceramic with 18K gold. |
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Ulysse Nardin reveals its latest Diver Collection timepiece
This limited edition - only 300 pieces - features a hammerhead shark engraved on its case back, a clever nod to its big brothers, the Diver Great White 44mm and the Diver Blue Shark 42mm. A special grid pattern engraved behind the shark’s wide open mouth reinforces the aggressivity of the animal for a more stylish and masculine effect. In addition, the shark is now shown frontally and not in profiles, for a bold and more assertive look. The brand has been developing iconic “blue and red hammerhead editions” for a few years now. |
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DOXA SUB 200 now comes with a choice of 6 dial colors and matching rubber bracelets
Orange for Professional, yellow for Divingstar, navy blue for Caribbean, turquoise for Aquamarine, silver for Searambler and black for Sharkhunter: DOXA introduces a comprehensive range of SUB 200 diving watches with a choice of six vibrant dial colors and, a first for DOXA, a tone-on-tone FKM rubber strap that matches the dial color. Built from the highest-quality 316L stainless steel, the 42 mm SUB 200 initially came with a “beads of rice" bracelet, also in highest-quality 316L stainless steel, with folding clasp and exclusive "DOXA Fish" logo. This heritage bracelet naturally remains available as well. |
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Exhibitions & Events
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Vicenzaoro January 2020 announces off-show events and new entries
Running alongside Vicenzaoro January 2020, from 17th to 19th January, the city of Vicenza will be dressed for the occasion as the official off-show event, VIOFF, once more takes to the streets. VOJ – besides being the first event of the year for the gold and jewellery sector and the industry’s international hub of reference - has also introduced VIOFF, an exclusive format that extends the trade show experience well beyond the halls and embraces wonderful Vicenza. The Fuori Fiera off-show event aims to bring this marvellous trade show closer to the city, region and entire Veneto area, which expresses its own Genius Loci in art, architecture, culture, wine and food. |
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Celebrity News
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Ryan Reynolds attends Chopard dinner wearing his Chopard timepiece
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds attended a Chopard dinner in New York hosted by Caroline Scheufele, following the private screening of his movie 6 Underground, wearing his Chopard timepiece. Ryan wore a L.U.C GMT One in 18-carat rose gold with a brown satin-finished dial. |
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