Monthly Archives: June 2016

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Rolex – Oyster Perpetual Air-King

Rolex

Introducing the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King

Aviation has significantly progressed since the 30s and Rolex has been there at every step. The Oyster Perpetual Air-King model has taken part in countless airborne expeditions without ever failing, even extreme weather conditions. Its sturdy build and reliability have been applauded by the pilots fortunate enough to wear it on their wrists.

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The time functions are brought to life by the COSC-certified self-winding 3131 calibre made by Rolex. The movement fuels a 48-hour power reserve from inside the 40mm steel case.

Price: 5,900 CHF

By Sharmila Bertin

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CHOPARD – GRAND PRIX DE MONACO HISTORIQUE 2016 RACE EDITION

Chopard

Introducing the Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Race Edition

2002, Chopard has been the partner and official timekeeper of the highly prestigious Grand Prix de Monaco Historique since 2002. The competition brings classic cars from the 30s-70s together every two years and is hosted by the Automobile Club de Monaco. Chopard has designed a special edition in rose gold or titanium and steel to celebrate the 10th race: Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2016 Race Edition.

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The grey counters lie on the silver dial: minutes at 12, hours at 6 and seconds tracked by a blue or orange central seconds hand depending on the model.

Price: 21,300 CHF (rose gold) – 6,890 CHF (titanium and steel) chopard.com

By Sharmila Bertin

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ULYSSE NARDIN – CLASSICO MANUFACTURE

Ulysse Nardin

Introducing the Ulysse Nardin Classico Manufacture

Watchmaker Ulysse Nardin founded his business in Le Locle in 1846. The brand famous for its pocket and marine chronometers is celebrating its 170th anniversary in 2016. To commemorate its legacy, the brand has designed a timeless limited edition watch (170 available) that also comes in a more contemporary version: Classico Manufacture.

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Both timepieces have a 40mm steel case and functions fuelled by the self-winding UN-320 calibre which provides a 48-hour power reserve. The exclusive model’s dial is awash with white Grand Feu enamel bearing blue Roman hour numerals and a minute track; two blue leaf-shape hands track the hours and minutes in the centre whilst the small seconds wrap around the date at 6.

The second model has a blue sunburst dial with baton-shape hour markers and applied silver Roman numerals.

Price: 8,500 CHF (enamel dial) – 7,500 (blue dial)

By Sharmila Bertin

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FREDERIQUE CONSTANT – SLIMLINE AUTOMATIC

Frederique Constantin

Introducing the Frédérique Constant Slimline Automatic

What is the true meaning of luxury nowadays, that common, clichéd and over-used word? Endless topic indeed. Luxury has become a return to one’s roots, a refocusing on basics and a moment to share with loved ones; it is not a tawdry and over-priced thing anymore. Luxury, time and space are a way of life, and that contemporary statement suits perfectly the Genevan brand Frédérique Constant and its watches. One just needs to wear one of the new models of the Slimline Automatic collection to embrace this state of mind.

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The white watch dial is adorned with an slender roman numerals hour display flown over by two dark spear-shaped hands. An opened and framed window at 3 presents the date in black on white background.

Price: 1,650 CHF (steel) – 1,850 CHF (red gold plated steel) frederiqueconstant.com

By Sharmila Bertin

IWC – PORTUGIESER YACHT CLUB CHRONOGRAPH EDITION “BOESCH”

IWC

Introducing the IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph Edition “Boesch”

This summer will see a profusion of boats parade on the water including super-stylish yachts from Swiss boat builder Boesch’s workshops. IWC has joined forces with the famous manufacturer to unveil a new limited edition (150 available) exclusively available in Switzerland: Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph Edition “Boesch”.

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The watch dial features a premium material that adorns Boesch’s famous boats: mahogany. Two silver leaf-shape hands in the centre track the hours and minutes whilst the seconds appear in a blue counter at 6. The chronograph hours and minutes are in a single counter at 12 and the date display is at 3.

The time, chronograph and date functions are brought to life by an in-house self-winding calibre. The movement provides a 68-hour power reserve from inside the 43.5mm steel case.

Price on request

By Sharmila Bertin