de Grisogono Lipstick SQ S12

February 19,2010 – de GRISOGONO is pleased to announce they dressed the stars last night during the fantastic charity fashion show held at Somerset House for Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief™ benefiting Haiti.

Fashion For Relief™ took center stage at the British Fashion Council’s official London Fashion Week show venue. This year it was held in aid of The White Ribbon Alliance as it advocates for the health needs and rights of women and girls around the world, especially supporting its partners in Haiti at this time to rebuild the health care system for mothers and babies.

Funds raised at Fashion For Relief™ will go towards making sure mothers and babies are at the heart of the Haiti’s new health system, and to ensuring that this essential work continues in other countries where women are at risk of dying when they give birth.

Fashion For Relief™ brought together on the catwalk, top international faces of fashion, music, film, TV, sports and society. The show featured glamorous clothes by the world’s most renowned and respected fashion designers including Vivienne Westwood, Jaeger, Dolce & Gabbana and Alexander McQueen. On behalf of de Grisogono, Founder and President Fawaz Gruosi was very saddened with the news of Alexander McQueen’s passing – a true innovator of British and International Fashion.

Those wearing de Grisogono included the likes of David Gandy, Jo Wood, Sinita, Pixie Geldof, Valerie Campbell, Jamelia, Freddie Flintoff, Piers Morgan, Zaha Hadid , Violetta Gruosi (daughter of founder and president of de Grisogono, Fawaz Gruosi) and of course Naomi Campbell.

Naomi Campbell wearing a de GRISOGONO Lipstick watch

de Grisogono is proud to be one of the prominent brands supporting this year’s Fashion For Relief. Known for his designs, Fawaz Gruosi began designing watches in 2000 with his Instrumento Uno – today has more than 20 collections incorporating the spirit of the brand, boldness and creativity. ‘I am proud to be once again supporting my dear friend Naomi and her great efforts towards this cause’.

As well as the array of stunning watches seen on the catwalk, de Grisogono also participated in the charity auction. The luxury Swiss watchmakers gave away two pairs of beautiful matching ‘His and Hers’ watches for the winner of the amazing auction lot.

Famed for creating watches of exquisite beauty – the first set auctioned was the FG One N03 Blackened Steel Retrograde Dual Time Zone for him and an Instrumentino N12/A, also Blackened Steel, with Diamonds for her. The second set was an Instrumento No. Uno DF N12 a Platinum cased dual time zone watch, with a Sapphire crystal back for him and hers is the diamond-laid bracelet, Steel watch, the Instrumentino N07/B.

Host supermodel Coco Rocha welcomes guests with her new Glam Rock timepiece.

If there was ever a feel good portion to NY Fashion Week, it was Alessandra Ambrosio’s charity, “Open Your Heart” fund-raiser for her charity Lakay Pam with supermodel host Coco Rocha. The event raised over $20,000 in donations through silent auction donations for the Lakay Pam orphanage. As one of the key sponsors, GLAM ROCK watches donated five timepieces that generated several thousands in total for the silent auction. Other items included autographed photographs, magazine covers and books by supermodels Alessandra Ambrosio, Ali Stephens, Coco Rocha and Hannah Hollman, as well as two donated art pieces from featured artist Thierry Guetta, aka “Mr Brainwash.”

The chic event took place at the new 15,000 square feet Opera Gallery in the trendy meat packing district. Over 500 guests reveled in two floors of pop art while enjoying wine and divine appetizers from sponsor Bagatelle. By the end of the night, the downstairs crowd created a make shift dance floor with the supermodels and grooved to some Old Skool tunes in front of Mr Brainwash’s boombox installation.

Lakay Pam Founder Cedrick Roche gifts Glam Rock watches to supermodels (from left Coco Rocha, Hannah Hollman, and Ali Stephens) for their event support.

About Glam Rock

Enrico Margaritelli and Isabelle Maujean, founded GLAM ROCK in 2005. The brand specializes in luxury timepieces and jewelry with unique, patented functionality and impeccable style. Chic and sophisticated, GLAM ROCK watches are all Swiss made, while the jewelry is handcrafted in Italy. Glam Rock celebrity fans include DJ/former model Sky Nellor, tv personality Kim Kardashian and rapper 50 Cent.

Big Bang - Speak & Spell

Depeche Mode and Hublot launch the auction of the most exclusive collector’s pieces in the history of Rock and Roll with all proceeds donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Bidding begins February 8th and terminates February 24th

Twelve unique timepieces bearing the album artwork of Depeche Mode’s legendary studio albums will be sold via an online auction with all proceeds from the sale going to the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Now online, the auction site can be accessed directly from:

www.hublot.com
www.depechemode.com
www.teenagecancertrust.org

On February 17th Depeche Mode will open the 10th season of concerts organised by the charity Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) at the Royal Albert Hall in London with The Horrors announced as their special guests.

On this occasion, and in support of this cause, Depeche Mode and Hublot have joined forces to produce twelve exclusive boxed sets. Inside these exquisitely designed presentation boxes, fans of Depeche Mode will find a treasure chest of exclusive materials chosen by the band.

Big Bang - Sounds of the Universe

Each box contains:

• A deluxe vinyl version of the album
• A USB Key containing a digital edition of the album and documentary about the making of the album
• An original album artwork print and a framed gold CD.
• In addition each box will boast a photograph signed by all members of the group who contributed to the album including Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder.

Together, Geneva based auction house Patrizzi & Co and Liveauctioneers.com have graciously donated both their time and energy to this noble cause, in providing the most secure state of the art, online auction system coupled with an unparalleled global auction service and expertise.

All proceeds from this unique auction, which closes on February 24th will be donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust on February 26th at the penultimate concert of Depeche Mode’s ‘Sounds of The Universe Tour’ in Dusseldorf.

For more information about the Teenage Cancer Trust, visit their official website www.teenagecancertrust.org

Depeche Mode

Hublot today announced its involvement with an exclusive concert on 17 February 2010 by the legendary group Depeche Mode to be held at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Proceeds from the concert will be donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust, an organisation set up to support young cancer sufferers.

One of the most influential bands on the international electropop scene, this will be Depeche Mode’s first ever concert at the Royal Albert Hall. The band’s members are thrilled at the prospect. Not just because of the prestigious venue, but also because of the cause they have chosen to support. The event will raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust, an organisation which provides help to adolescents with cancer in terms of treatment, research, education, family support and specialist diagnosis (www.teenagecancertrust.org).

To mark this special occasion, Hublot and Depeche Mode have decided to create a series of 12 unique watches, each of which will feature one of the band’s album covers on its dial. The watches will be sold at an auction at the beginning of February on a dedicated website (link available at www.hublot.ch or www.depechemode.com from 1 February 2010). All proceeds from the sale will be donated to TCT. Tickets for this unique Depeche Mode concert will be on sale from 18 December at www.livenation.co.uk.

For fans of Depeche Mode and Hublot alike, this is a one-off opportunity to attend an extraordinary concert and/or to acquire a highly exclusive “pop” Big Bang model.

Martin L. Gore, on behalf of the band, declares : “As big fans of Hublot, we’re happy to be collaborating with them on such an important cause. We’re all honored to have these 12 unique pieces created by Hublot and are grateful that it will be in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust.”

Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot : “We at Hublot feel proud and privileged to have made these twelve unique pieces which are reflecting the “fusion” between the spirit and sound of the music of Depeche Mode and the vibrations of 450 years of Swiss Watch Making Art”.

Source: www.hublot.ch

Hugues du Rouret of ACF, Pr Yves Agid of ICM, Jean-Claude Biver and Bruno Senna

The oldest Automobile club in the world is opening it s doors to the Swiss watchmaking company Hublot for the first partnership in its history .
Hugues de Rouret and Jean-Claude Biver are explaining the reasons which encouraged them to join forces in Paris today . The main fruit of this alliance will be the creat ion of a watch in the AFC colours, a percentage of the royalt ies from which will be donated to the Fondat ion ICM (Inst itute for Cerebral and Medullary Disorders).

Since its very beginnings in 1895, this members’ club has brought together pioneers, inventors and entrepreneurs driven by the development potential the automobile can offer, both in terms of technological advances and the notions of freedom and fantasy that it represents. These gentlemen drivers have never formed a partnership with a major brand name, until now. Under the aegis of their management company (S.G.A.C.F.), they have accepted this challenge.

Hublot’s CEO, Jean-Claude Biver, a trailblazing, impassioned entrepreneur, was captivated by the potential synergies between his watchmaking brand and the Club Automobile. These synergies do not just relate to the values that they share: a respect for tradition, expertise, technological advances, but also, and above all, they provide an opportunity to support the Fondation ICM (Institute for Cerebral and Medullary Disorders), one of the founding members of which is none other than Jean Todt, a distinguished name in the automotive world, member of the ACF, and President of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile … which is headquartered at the Automobile Club de France!

Jean-Claude Biver, along with Hublot, has always been involved in projects to support and champion disadvantaged children. Today, through this first association with the ACF, he is lending his support to the ICM project. This international research centre was set up to prevent, treat and compensate for the consequences of spinal cord injuries caused by sports and road accidents, and to find treatments for brain pathologies (www.icminstitute.org).

Hublot has created a limited edition men’s and women’s watch, a “drive” chronograph in the ACF colours. A black ceramic case and bezel surround the skeleton dial which reveals a section of the movement. A contribution from each watch sold will be donated to the fundamental and clinical research carried out by the ICM.

Hublot AERO BANG DRIVE ACF

AERO BANG DRIVE ACF – Technical Specifications

Case
“Big Bang”, diameter 44.5 mm in microblasted black ceramic

Bezel
Microblasted black ceramic

Crystal
Sapphire with internal antireflective treatment, ACF logo transfer at 3 o’clock

Bezel Lug
Black composite resin

Lateral Inserts
Black composite resin

Case-back
Microblasted black ceramic, ICM logo transfer on the crystal

Crown
Satin-finished steel with black rubber insert

Push-pieces
Satin-finished steel, rectangular with black rubber insert

Screws
Titanium

Water resistance
100 m or 10 ATM

Dial
Microblasted black skeleton openworked with luminous blue rhodium-plated satin-finished applique indexes

Hands
Satin-finished, luminous blue rhodium-plated, chronograph hand with H counterweight

Movement
Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding

Hublot HUB4200 calibre

No. of Components
252

Jewels
27

Bridges
Sandblasted

Screws
Black PVD

Oscillating Weight
Tungsten carbide with black PVD treated dimpled surface

Main plate
Sandblasted & rhodium-plated

Barrel
With reinforced spring

Escapement
Glucydur hairspring

Power Reserve
42 hours

Strap
Adjustable in black rubber with gummy alligator finish

Clasp
Black PVD steel

Edition limited to 250 pieces numbered from 01/250 to 250/250

Vacheron Constantin Quai de l’Ile

Following on from the ONLY WATCH 2009 auction held in Monaco yesterday evening, during which the one-off model from Vacheron Constantin went for the sum of 50,000 Euros, and with a view to providing a more lasting financial contribution to the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy, Vacheron Constantin has decided to launch a special series of 100 numbered watches dedicated to this cause and which will enable the watch company to donate the additional sum of 100,000 Swiss francs

Deeply touched by the charismatic approach of Luc Pettavino and loyal to its historical tradition of generosity, Vacheron Constantin quite naturally sought to pave the way for a more lasting means of funding for the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy, in addition to the Only Watch auction that takes place every two years.

The Geneva-based manufacturer has therefore decided to launch an exceptional series of 100 Quai de l’Ile watches with a case made in tantalum and in palladium; equipped with the mechanical self-winding 2460 movement bearing the prestigious Hallmark of Geneva; numbered and engraved on the back; and specifically dedicated to this noble cause. Stemming directly from the development of the one-of-a-kind model created for the auction, they will soon be available from the 100 Vacheron Constantin points of sale around the globe that already offer the exclusive Quai de l’Ile collection.

This initiative will enable Vacheron Constantin to make a donation of 100,000 Swiss francs directly to the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy (corresponding to 1,000 CHF per watch sold). It also provides a concrete means, above and beyond the proceeds from the sale of the one-off model donated by Vacheron Constantin to ONLY WATCH 2009, of supporting this worthy cause and the scientists who are daily working to find treatment for children affected by this still incurable disease.

Juan-Carlos Torres, CEO of Vacheron Constantin, commented: “Driven by a desire to transcend the gift we had made to the auction, we simply asked ourselves how we could open up a new and more lasting channel of funding on behalf of the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy over which Luc Pettavino presides in such a charismatic manner. We have therefore decided to launch the development and production of a special series of 100 numbered watches dedicated to the association, the sale of which will enable us to make a further direct contribution of 100,000 Swiss francs. We sincerely hope this initiative will pave the way for other ideas of a similar nature.”

Technical specifications

Vacheron Constantin Quai de l’Ile
Special series of 100 watches dedicated to the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy
Numbered and engraved case-back
Date self-winding
Ref: 86050/000M-9343

CASE
Material: Tantalum (for the sides, bezel and crown) and 950 Palladium
Diameter and height: 41.00 x 50.50 mm,12.90 mm
Strap width: 23.00 mm
Shape and construction: cambered rectangle, modular construction
Back: transparent, sapphire crystal, screwed-down
Finishing: satin-brushed
Crystal: sapphire with anti-reflective coating on under side, convex
Strap fastening: pivot screws; titanium tube spin-bar
Water resistance: 3 Bar, equivalent to a depth of 30 meters

DIAL AND HANDS
Dial material: sapphire crystal
Finishing: ° sapphire crystal: galvanic growth of nickel, metallization, laser engraving and inking
Hours: 3,6,9 and 12: galvanic growth of nickel, rhodium layer
1,2,4,5,7,8,10 and 11: engraving and black or white engraving
Material and type of hands: hours and minutes: satin-brushed 18K white gold with white luminescent material
Seconds: satin-brushed pfinodal

MOVEMENT
2460H410QH, stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva
Rhodium-coloured / Rhodium snail-shaped exterior ring
Energy: mechanical, self-winding
Diameter and height: 25.60 mm , 5.70 mm
Number of jewels: 27
Frequency: 28,800 vibrations / hour (4Hz)
Power reserve: approximately 43 hours
Indications: hours, minutes and central seconds
Additional functions: date disc featuring optimal readability

OTHER ELEMENTS
Strap: black hand-stitched, saddle-finish, square-scaled, high-shiny alligator leather
Second strap: black vulcanised rubber
Clasp: palladium, triple-blade folding clasp, polished half Maltese cross.

CABESTAN Winch Tourbillon Vertical signed by Sébastien Loeb

Geneva, 24 September 2009 – Participating for the first time at Only Watch 09, the ultra exclusive luxury watch brand, Cabestan, recorded an outstanding performance at the charity auction this evening in Monaco, under the patronage of S.A.S Prince Albert II of Monaco.

The unique Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical raised 220’000 Euros (333’000 CHF) for the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy after a highly competitive round of bidding from an impressively large number of international watch collectors. This one-of-a-kind Cabestan signed by Sébastien Loeb achieved the 3rd highest price of all watches sold at the auction.

The third edition of this famous charity event welcomed 35 unique timepieces from the world’s most well-known watchmakers. Among them, an exclusive model of the Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical, entirely conceived by creator Jean-François Ruchonnet.

Signed by five time world champion rallye driver Sébastien Loeb, with whom Jean-François Ruchonnet shares his passion for automobile racing, this exceptional timepiece earned the admiration of all the collectors and enthusiasts assembled at Only Watch 09. This enthusiasm echoed that of admirers throughout the tour preceeding the event at showings in Shangai, Geneva, London, New York and Milan. Over 250 bidders attended the auction this evening. All proceeds of the sale will be donated to research to fund the combat against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

“I am deeply touched by the enthusiasm that surrounded the Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical among the bidders at Only Watch 09. And I am very happy that it sold for a record price that will all go to reinforce the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy,“ declared Jean-François Ruchonnet.

In total, Only Watch 09 raised 2.3 million Euros.

You can find more information about Cabestan and the Only Watch 09 special edition Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical here »

Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical Only Watch Special edition

Geneva, September 15th, 2009 – The exclusive luxury watch brand, Cabestan, supports the charity auction “Only Watch 09“under the patronage of S.A.S Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Longtime considered the “Bad Boy“ of the luxury watch industry in Switzerland, Jean-François Ruchonnet, Creator of the Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical, places charitable contributions at the heart of his endeavours. Cabestan will be present at Only Watch 09 on the 24th of September in Monaco. A unique timepiece signed by five-time world champion rallye driver Sébastien Loeb will be sold to benefit research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

The support given by Sébastien Loeb alongside Cabestan comes in a context of the friendship between the world famous driver and the creator of Cabestan. Passionate about race cars, Jean-François Ruchonnet has for many years been involved in the world of automobile racing, driving on some of Europe’s most famous circuits and participating in the Radical European Masters. In 2011, Jean-François Ruchonnet hopes to participate in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans.

“The future of luxury watchmaking can be found in its past. Historically, watches were created, crafted and assembled by a dedicated team of highly skilled watchmakers. It was a time when the craftsmanship involved in watchmaking was synonymous with high quality and closeness to the client. Cabestan has adopted these same values, those of luxury watchmaking responding to the desires of a highly demanding clientele. There is no doubt that this unique timepiece will seduce the most discerning collectors present at Only Watch 09“, commented Jean-François Ruchonnet.

Actively involved in charitable actions for children, Jean-François Ruchonnet’s partner at Cabestan, Timothy Bovard, has been a supporter of l’Association Petits Princes, an organisation that since 1987 has helped seriously ill children to realise their dreams in order to give them the strength to confront their illnesses. Working with Petits Princes for the last 10 years and member of the Board of Directors, Timothy Bovard has helped the association through his involvement, donations and the support of CPI, Europe’s leading book manufacturer, of which he was the founder and former president.

Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical Only Watch Special edition

Technical Specifications

Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds read from two engraved rotary drums
Power reserve indicator on rotating drums (72 hours, with an average amplitude of the balance of 240 degrees)

Movement
Mechanical with vertical tourbillon and fusee with chain
1352 components
Manually wound calibre CAB EC 101 with Swiss lever escapement
Frequency: 21 600 alt/h or 3 HZ
Breguet-style overcoil; Geneva stud
Balance amplitude: 240°
Rewinding and time setting with a auto-disengaging torque winch
Stainless steel chain 230 mm long made of 450 links and 150 rivets assembled by hand
Vertical gear system with golden brass wheels, rhodium-plated bottom-plate and bridges, and steel pinions
Fully hand finished components: beveling, polishing, drawing, graining and hooping

Case
Bicolor: Brushed, natural titanium case and black PVD sides
Case composed of 7 elements welded under vacuum in a controlled atmosphere
Two functional capstans (total number of components: 50)
Two ornamental capstans (total number of components: 20)
Back of the case can be engraved according to the client’s wishes
Two thermoformed. metalized Pyrex crystals hand-fitted for each case
Sides in black PVD featuring a grille like that for ventilation on race car

Engraved back
Cabestan logo with inscription « Pièce Unique »
The back of the watch features the signature of five time world champion rallye driver Sébastien Loeb and an engraving of the legendary Formula 1 circuit in Monaco

Strap & Buckle
Double buckle, which accommodates the winch crank
High quality grey crocodile leather with dark grey stitching. Handmade edges folded back and sown.

Accessories
Special tool for winding and setting the time is stored in the box
Miniature winch for winding and setting the time is hidden in the buckle

Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical Only Watch Special edition

ABOUT CABESTAN

A veritable object of fine mechanical art, the Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical, from the moment of its creation, is heralded as a masterpiece of ingenuity, combining elegance, innovation and a decidedly strong character. Its creator, Jean-François Ruchonnet, is quickly joined by Eric Coudray, master watchmaker known by collectors around the world. Together, they complete the development of this revolutionary movement.

Pushing the limits of watch complications to the extreme, the Cabestan is a vertically oriented movement with no less than 1350 components. A tremendous feat that only the combined expertise of Jean-François Ruchonnet and Eric Coudray could achieve: the integration of a vertical tourbillon, the development of a constant force movement using a miniature chain and “fuse” that makes it one of the most precise watches in the world, and the extraordinary design with vertical wheels and bridges, and twin thermoformed glasses.

In order to clear the technological hurdles encountered, Jean-François Ruchonnet, since the beginning of the project, saw the need to have his own manufacture. Situated in L’Orient, in the Vallée de Joux, Cabestan’s manufacture boasts a team of six highly qualified watchmakers and is one of the rare firms to be recruiting new staff in this period of financial uncertainty.

Today, the Cabestan Winch Tourbillon Vertical can be proud of the fact that it has seduced watch professionals internationally and that it has given collectors of exclusive watches around the world a reason to dream. More and more collectors are discovering and acquiring this timepiece that breaks with the traditional constraints of watchmaking design. Completely authentic, the Cabestan by Jean-François Ruchonnet is a masterpiece of mechanical timekeeping, entirely made by hand and corresponding to the very special demands of discerning collectors and owners of exceptional watches looking for timepieces with the highest levels of quality, performance and design.

The future of the brand is already charted and well underway: a Cabestan chronograph with an ingenious system of micro-hydraulics that controls two tourbillons, vertical naturally, and a writing instrument incorporating the same hydraulic technology developed by Jean-François Ruchonnet.

Corum Ti-Bridge

CORUM shows its strong commitment to saving children’s dreams and hopes by offering a Ti-Bridge unique timepiece, featuring an Antoine de St-Exupéry quote, to the ONLY WATCH auction held under the patronage of HRH Prince Albert II of Monaco.

CORUM has created a unique version of the Ti-Bridge watch for ONLY WATCH. This timepiece houses a new and exclusive caliber designed, developed and assembled in-house. The CO 007 movement is clearly inspired by the legendary Golden Bridge caliber, while giving a whole new twist to the original concept. Whereas the shape is immediately recognizable, the dimensions, the components and the technical characteristics are all completely different and testify to the resolutely contemporary spirit of the CO 007.

With a movement and case in titanium, the Ti-Bridge gives pride of place to a material known for its lightness but also for being difficult to craft. The bridges and plates of the Caliber CO 007 are cut from this ultra-modern material and black PVD-coated. The meticulous finishing on all movements is typified by the upper bridge engraved with the “CORUM” brand name. The bridges are satin-finished, while the generously sized barrel features are snail finished. Equipped with a balance oscillating at a speed of 4 Hz, Caliber CO 007 is endowed with a 72-hour power reserve. The curved and tonneau-shaped case is made from grade 5 titanium – the only kind that can be polish-finished – and measures 42.5 mm by 41.5 mm. Topped on the upper part by a large convex sapphire crystal, the case has a satin-finished case-back enhanced by a central rectangular sapphire window revealing the movement. On the case-back CORUM has engraved a famous quote from Antoine de St-Exupéry taken from the book “LE PETIT PRINCE” that says: « Les enfants seuls savent ce qu’ils cherchent » (“Only children know what they are looking for”).

The movement is secured inside the case by a set of two titanium “cross bars” that are black PVD-coated.

Screwed to the flange, which is itself integrated within the case, they contribute to consolidating the whole construction and to enhance the aesthetic quality of this model. On the case-side there are black rubber inserts which bring a matt and smooth looking rubber finish to the timepiece. The Ti-Bridge is teamed with a black crocodile strap with raspberry pink hand stitching to tie in with the aesthetic codes of ONLY WATCH. The Ti-Bridge ONLY WATCH is delivered with a second strap made of rubber, both equipped with a titaniumcapped triple folding clasp.

Corum Ti-Bridge Movement

A truly precious and exclusive model made especially for ONLY WATCH and engraved ONLY WATCH 2009 – PIECE UNIQUE.

Antonio Calce, CORUM CEO said «The ONLY WATCH project is a great opportunity given to prestigious watchmakers to create unique pieces beyond the limits, and this is a project that really counts for CORUM and for me. Children are our future; they develop and deliver our dreams. Better than adults, they instinctively follow their dreams as they don’t have any limitations. Every child has the right to believe their dreams will become reality; that is why we really want to support the research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. And to follow CORUM credo, I would say: Where there is passion, great achievement is within reach.”

Corum Workshop - Photo: Eveline Perroud

Frédérique Constant at the “ONLY WATCH 09” Charity Auction

Geneva – July 2009
It is with great honor and pleasure that we announce the participation of Swiss Watch Manufacturer Frédérique Constant in the “ONLY WATCH 09” Charity Auction, held in Monte-Carlo on Thursday, September 24th, 2009, under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.

Watch aficionados and representatives of the world’s most prestigious watch manufacturers gather to witness the third edition of this exceptional auction. All participating brands contributed to raise funds for research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a serious genetic disease that affects one out of 3500 boys born, by donating a unique wristwatch for the event. This Charity Auction afforded to raise € 1,9 M in 2005 and € 2,7 M in 2007.

The 2009 Frédérique Constant’s contributing lot will be as unique and engaged as this Charity Auction: The Heart Beat Trilogy, for the first time assembled in a common luxurious jewel box, which includes a choice of different bracelet. This very feminine Heart Beat Trilogy intended for a very special woman, designed by women for women.

Each of the three watches in the Heart Beat Trilogy is special:
- A unique Heart Beat Manufacture Automatic Pavée, the most luxurious and sparkling ladies timepiece within our Heart Beat collection.
- A unique Double Heart Beat Chocolate Pavée, joined to the “International Children’s Heart Foundation”.
- And a unique Love Heart Beat, linked to “Paint a Smile” Foundation.

Before the Auction planned in Monaco on September 24th, the Heart Beat Trilogy will do a worldwide

Tour in different famous places, well-known from the watch lovers:

Preview exhibitions
Shanghai (Park Hyatt): 29 – 31 July
Geneva (Patrizzi & Co): 27 – 29 August
London (Asprey): 3 – 5 September
New York (Tourneau): 10 – 12 September
Milan (Pisa Orologeria): 17 – 18 September
Monaco Yacht Show: 23 – 24 September

Auction
Monaco (Yacht show) 24 September at 18.00