PERRELET Diamond Flower Ceramic A2040/B

The bewitching “DIAMOND FLOWER” collection decks itself out in black and white ceramic

A redesigned case, with an impeccable profile and curve, the “Diamond Flower” collection combines materials and perpetuates the charm of unique technology.

Very chic, the new Perrelet design is surprisingly radiant. Its ceramic case, either profoundly black or immaculately white, overlaid with a diamond-set bezel, embodies elegance and perfect harmony.

Charm and seduction emanate from the intensity of the black and its iridescent mother-of-pearl dial. In contrast, there is a whole lightness and freshness in the purity of the white with its voluptuous mother-of-pearl dial.

This original marriage of the arts of luxury watch and jewelery-making accentuates the value of the Double Rotor transformed into a finely sculpted lotus flower which, in passing, brushes against diamond set petals strewn sparingly over the face of the dial, which becomes technical entity in its own right.

Connected and perfectly synchronized with the oscillating weight, it generates additional energy for the winding mechanism, and so each woman energizes her watch through her own movements.

A glance takes in its steel bezel, marveling at its curves and the bracelet’s refined association of ceramic with fine steel strips.

Ladies who choose to wear this delicate, sensual creation on their wrist, will arouse the curiosity of their friends and quickly realize they have made an exceptional choice.

PERRELET Diamond Flower Prestige Edition A7002

A plush atmosphere for discovering or rediscovering the Prestige Edition of the Diamond Flower collection.

The Diamond Flower collection, thanks to its different versions, was awarded prizes on several occasions and voted Watch of the Year by the Swiss public in 2008. This feminine watch combines finesse and harmony, and for the first time, jewellery and watchmaking technology harmonise to give a rare and vibrant expression of time.

Based on its Double Rotor, a patented complication, the heirs of Perrelet dared to create an audacious setting. Diamonds, rubies, sapphires or emeralds go beyond the simple transformation of a watch with feminine jewels. The visible rotor on the dial, sculpted for the occasion with lotus flowers, is linked and perfectly synchronised with the oscillating weight and supplies additional energy to the winding mechanism.

PERRELET Diamond Flower Prestige Edition A7005

Every woman thus animates her watch by her own movements.

Among the different versions proposed, there are several exclusive treasures that only certain initiates will be familiar with. A Prestige Edition with 7 interpretations, which are completely exceptional.

The jeweller’s craft is an art, and as with a jewellery arrangement, the setting of the dial, the bezel and the lugs endows each of its works with its own character. Rubies reflect passion, emeralds denote hope, sapphires represent the infinite skies and ocean and diamonds and baguette diamonds stand for eternity. This panoply of contrasts accompanies passionate women with a rare elegance. Visual appeal and its emotional impact will bring the subtle touch of refinement, which will seduce the women who are searching for exclusivity.

The spirit of this collection is on the move, as Perrelet will be presenting a preview of a new Diamond Flower duo in black and white ceramic at the next Basel Fair, from 18 to 25 of March next.

Epicureans take note!

OMEGA Speedmaster Ladies 38 mm

18 January 2010 – No watch is more closely identified with OMEGA’s pioneering spirit than the Speedmaster.

The legendary chronograph has a long list of adventures to its credit, including every one of NASA’s piloted missions since May of 1963. When Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface in 1969 wearing his OMEGA Speedmaster Professional, the watch achieved true iconic status.

In 2010 OMEGA is introducing a selection of 38 mm Speedmaster Ladies’ wristwatches. The first of the new releases combines the robust sportiness and chronograph performance which have long characterized the line with some touches of elegance not normally associated with the rugged Speedmasters.

Like the Speedmaster Professional, this member of the famous family has a stainless steel case but it has been dressed up with an 18 Ct pink gold bezel ring paved with 54 diamonds.

The COSC-certified chronometer is presented on a specially-treated grey alligator leather strap. The watch is powered by the OMEGA calibre 3304, a self-winding mechanical movement.

In addition to its full chronograph function, it has a date window at 6 ‘clock.

The OMEGA Speedmaster Ladies 38 mm: precision chronograph performance has never been more fashionable.

Source: www.omega.ch

Omega Constellation Baguette

Thursday 07 January 2010 – Every constellation in the universe has its brightest stars, and in OMEGA’s newly-redesigned Constellation line, nothing glitters more brilliantly than the unique and luxurious Constellation Baguette.

The Constellation Baguette has been created with a strong and vivid visual identity – its dial displays a dramatic supernova structure which emanates boldly from the diamond Constellation star on its mother-of-pearl background at 6 o’clock. The one-of-a-kind masterpiece glistens with 459 Top Wesselton diamonds totaling just over 30 carats.

The “invisible” mounting of the 146 baguette and trapeze diamonds on the dial means that no trace of the 18 Ct white gold used in the creation of its case can be seen between the precious stones.

The Constellation Baguette is not only an aesthetic wonder: it is driven by the OMEGA Co-Axial calibre 8421. OMEGA’s Co-Axial technology, introduced in 1999, has revolutionized the way fine mechanical watches are made. The movement’s Co-Axial escapement reduces the amount of sliding friction in the watch, virtually eliminating the need for lubrication, which means longer service intervals and greater precision over time. The Si 14 silicon balance spring adds resistance to shock and the effects of external disturbances.

Omega Constellation Baguette

Because the OMEGA Constellation Baguette is a one-of-a-kind horological masterpiece, every one of its 459 diamonds has been cut specifically for the watch. As a result, if one of the stones needs to be replaced or exchanged, the process can take longer than it would for a series-production watch. Any new diamond will have to be custom-prepared so that it matches the colour, clarity, cut and carat size of the stones around it. In fact, due to the absolutely unique nature of the Constellation Baguette, no standard replacement parts can be kept in stock – each one would have to be specially created for this extraordinary timepiece.

The OMEGA Constellation Baguette is the most elegant Constellation ever created and expresses the ultimate blend of elegant design and superior watchmaking.

Source: www.omegawatches.com

A preview of the Blancpain Saint-Valentin 2010

An authentic jewelery creation
Manufacture in Le Brassus is presenting an authentic jeweler creation set with over 500 diamonds and pink sapphires, and housing the world’s smallest self-winding movement, Calibre 615. This extraordinary timepiece is to be issued in a symbolically limited edition of 14 to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2010.

This exceptional creation is an anthem to Love and to Femininity, starting with the white and pink mother-of-pearl dial forming a heart and framed by a bezel set with over 500 diamonds and pink sapphires. A heart-cut diamond also appears at 12 o’clock, while the pin buckle is set with a pearshaped
pink sapphire.

The exquisite beauty of this exceptional two-hand watch also lies in the slenderness of its movement. Blancpain is proudly reintroducing the famous “Lady Bird” Calibre 615, still regarded as the world’s smallest self-winding movement and which can be admired through the sapphire crystal case-back.

This shaped watch is delivered with two genuine satin straps – one black and the other white. It comes in an extremely elegant presentation box featuring a design reflecting the pure lines of this dainty Valentine’s Day model crafted in a strictly limited edition of 14.

Omega De Ville Co-Axial Chronometer for Ladies

Longer lasting than flowers, less fattening than chocolate

Love is meant to endure. Shouldn’t the present you give to express your love do the same thing? Chocolate is delicious but it will soon be eaten and forgotten (unless it has added unwanted pounds). Flowers are beautiful but before long, they will wilt and be thrown away (unless you gave artificial flowers which would be the wrong way to express your genuine affection).

OMEGA has some proposals for gifts which will last well beyond this Valentine’s Day. And the next. And the one after that. And the one after that.

She will cherish her De Ville Co-Axial Chronograph forever. It is at once elegant and sporty, blending OMEGA’s state-of-the-industry Co-Axial technology with extraordinary design. Its bezel is paved with 42 diamonds and it has a full chronograph function, a perfect complement for a busy contemporary lifestyle. And if she already has an OMEGA watch, remember our Fine Jewellery Constellation Griffes Collection which features rings and pendants whose timeless design was inspired by our famous watches.

And he will love his De Ville 4-Counters Co-Axial Chronograph with its four sub-dials dramatically spread across the face of the watch. In a staggered row, from left to right, they feature the small seconds, a seven-day counter, the 12-hour counter and the 30-minute counter. Just above the centre of the watch is a window which shows the day of the week. Like the Ladies’ De Ville Co-Axial Chronograph, this COSC-certified chronometer is at once sporty and elegant.

Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember with an OMEGA De Ville Co-Axial Chronograph. It will still be expressing your feelings next Valentine’s Day (we can’t say the same about the flowers and the chocolate).

Technical Specifications – Omega De Ville Co-Axial Chronometer for Ladies

Movement
- Exclusive Omega calibre 3313
- Self-winding chronograph
- Officially certified chronometer
- Jewels: 37 Frequency: 28’800 A/h (4 Hz)
- Power reserve: 52 hours
- Exclusive features with:
o Co-Axial Escapement
o Column wheel chronograph mechanism
o Omega free sprung-balance
- Luxury finish

Case
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter: 35.00 mm
- Height: 12.46 mm
- Water resistant up to: 100 m (330 ft)
- Polished case with polished bezel set with diamonds
- Polished crown set with 1 diamond briolette, polished pushers
- Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
- Polished screw-in caseback with sapphire crystal

Dial
- Shaded grey dial with white MOP oval subdials
- Applied polished 18Ct gold Omega, date window and subdial rings
- Applied polished 18Ct gold index with white Super-LumiNova oval dot

Hands
- Diamond-polished facetted 18Ct gold hour-minute hands; white Super-LumiNova
- Diamond-polished 18Ct gold chronograph subdial and small-seconds hands
- Diamond-polished rhodium-plated central chronograph hand

Bracelet
- Black alligator strap on polished foldover clasp

Omega De Ville 4-counters Co-Axial for gents

Technical Specifications – Omega De Ville 4-counters Co-Axial for gents

Movement
- Exclusive Omega calibre 3890
- Self-winding chronograph
- Officially certified chronometer
- Jewels: 33
- Frequency: 28’800 A/h (4 Hz)
- Power reserve: 52 hours
- Exclusive features with:
o Co-Axial Escapement
o Omega free sprung-balance
- Luxury finish

Case
- Stainless Steel
- Diameter: 41.00 mm
- Height: 15.90 mm
- Water resistant up to: 100 m (330 ft)
- Brushed case
- Brushed crown with polished embossed Ω; brushed pushers
- Domed scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on both sides
- Brushed screw-in caseback stamped with God Chronos medallion

Dial
- Grey dial with black subdials
- Applied brushed 18Ct gold Omega, date window, subdial top numerals (60 – 7 – 12 – 3) and index (no Super-LumiNova)
- Chrono 12-hour & 7-day recording to view upside down
- Transferred red “REC” in the 3 chrono subdials
- Transferred “Co-Axial Chronometer” in 9H subdial Hands – Brushed facetted 18Ct gold hour-minute hands; white Super-LumiNova
- Brushed 18Ct gold chronograph subdial and skeletonised small-seconds hands
- Brushed rhodium-plated central chronograph hand; red tip

Bracelet
- Brushed-polished 9-row stainless steel bracelet (Omega patented screw-and-pin system) with safety butterfly clasp incrusted with polished 18Ct red gold Ω;

PIERRE LANNIER - Flower collection - Ladies watch all stainless steel, water resistant 3 ATM. All chocolate coloured.

15 French jewellery, high jewellery and watch companies will take part at the “International Jewellery Tokyo” and “Tokyo International Watch Fair” to be held from 27th to 30th January 2010 in Tokyo Big Sight:

11 precious jewellery and high jewellery manufacturers, stone and pearl dealers on the French Pavilion, in the “International” Section,
2 costume and fashion jewellery manufacturers in the “Fashion & Costume Jewellery” Zone,
1 men’s jewellery manufacturer located in the “Men’s Jewellery” Zone,
1 watch manufacturer exhibiting in the “Watch” Section (Tokyo International Watch Fair).

The major trends are:

For Jewellery and High Jewellery

The trend is towards softness with rounded shapes in jewellery-high jewellery (links, disks, waves, metal or crystal balls, pearls), with lightness and transparency effects (open-worked jewellery, lace patterns, links, filigree). Large designs are seen alongside extra-dainty pieces.

Plays on contrasts (matt-shiny, polished-satin or sand finish), oppositions of materials, mixtures of colours and materials are very important.

The white metal and diamonds combination retains many fans but gold comes in lots of different colours too: yellow and, above all, pink as well as, more recently, green gold. Gemstones in a variety of shapes – cabochon, facetted, twisted, briolettes, pyramids, pears – choose shades of pastel or harmonized colours or, on the contrary, combinations of bright colours. Red, in every shade, from pale pink to deep violet, is amongst the star colours this season, with a special mention for rubies, which are being rejuvenated. Pearls and mother of pearl, particularly black, are also very fashionable.

Tie-necklaces, long and fine-chain necklaces set with a variety of patterns or beads made from different materials, chains with pendants or charms as well as multi-link necklaces made from chain of different sizes, colours and shapes are particularly highlighted.

Rings are opulent: wide engraved rings, big central stones surrounded by ribbons set with diamonds, precious or semi-precious gems, large solid or open-worked settings, decorated with gem-set patterns….

Simple shank, wide or narrow link chains decorated with charms, several rows of small chains, wide rigid cuffs engraved or richly set with gems, bracelets come in a wide range of designs.

Long and hanging, hoops, studs and sleepers, earrings come in a variety of styles too.

Men’s jewellery is also the object of particular attention with ranges ceaselessly renewed in terms of designs that are adapted to or inspired by their passions. Cufflinks are back, in more modern style.

PIERRE LANNIER - PL 9 - Elegant ladies timepiece with sparkling stones decorated case. All stainless steel. Water-resistant 3ATM.

For Watches

For city wear, evening wear, sports or leisure time, watches come in highly varied styles, adapted to each activity.

In cases, the round shape is popular along with the square or rectangle and, to a lesser extent, barrel, oval and even side shifted shapes. Dials are calming down, displaying only hour-symbols, figures or finely decorated with narrow stripes, discreet patterns.

New finish techniques (PVD, IP) soften the total black look which is still a major theme (case, strap and dial), using touches of colour. Black is also combined with white (steel, lacquer, ….) whilst gold plating, gold (yellow and, above all, pink) and silvered metal are enjoying renewed success.

Diamonds, gemstones or synthetic gems remain fashionable set onto cases, dials and straps.

Leather, skin or synthetic straps are making a big comeback. Metal design are varied in terms of style or shape, adorned with a variety of patterns and sometimes combined with leather.

Men’s watches come in extra-wide sizes, sometimes oversize and in dark colours, mainly black. Chronographs, automatic, multi-function models or with complications are very popular. Urban-chic style is seeing renewed success with ultra-flat, sober and elegant designs.

For ladies, the fashion is for designs more adapted to feminine wrists, in delicate, elegant lines: metallic case-strap sets come with links or bows, rigid reeds, thin straps ors multi-lace watchstraps, cuff-watches finely decorated with a variety of patterns (flowers, butterflies, …), jewel-watches. In addition to black, which is also fashionable, black and white, white and pastel shades are in the majority.

For Costume and Fashion Jewellery

Highly graphic, the collections celebrate nature and all its riches. Simple shapes highlight the radiant white mother-of-pearl with its many different shades, focusing on its iridescence. It is associated with Japanese pearls, palm wood, glass or amazonite in ingenious settings where the mother-of-pearl plays on the sober lines themselves highlighted by clever transparency, shades of blue and radiant reflections.

Fun and feminine, the models are marked by bright, coloured animal themes (farm animals, multicoloured birds) and various takes on everyday objects to create timeless jewellery associating pewter, coloured resin, natural stones and Swarovksi strass…

For more information on the French watch, jewellery and high jewellery industry, visit the website: www.emotionfrance.com

Parmigiani Fleurier Kalpagraph Manta

For the very first time, Parmigiani Fleurier has created a complete collection of brand new, precious models solely designed to take its expertise right to the end consumer.

Parmigiani Fleurier has unveiled a new watchmaking concept. Through these extraordinary models, beyond the classic framework of Parmigiani collections, the brand shows itself in a bolder light than usual. Featuring dials which are hand-painted or set using extraordinary jewellers’ techniques, all the models in the Atelier Collection are created in the spirit of haute couture within the Parmigiani Manufacture itself, by craftsmen renowned as the very finest in their field.

A journey of shared passion
All designed as unique or very small series models, they form a collection with richness and change in mind. Exhibited on selected occasions and in groundbreaking settings, the Atelier Collection will travel throughout the world, often beyond the boundaries of traditional watchmaking routes, on a tour organized in conjunction with the brand’s sales outlets that lie in the vicinity of the chosen exhibition locations. The models will be available for sale exclusively at these events.

The traveling spirit of the Atelier Collection is reflected perfectly in the display cases and furniture selected to accompany it. Authentic trunks, custom-designed by Parmigiani for optimum modularity and ease of transport, are used to produce a stunning brand environment specially created for the Atelier Collection.

Ten or more exhibitions will be organized worldwide in 2010, with Zermatt as the first destination in January, followed by St-Moritz during the White Turf horse racing event in February. The journey will continue on to the Middle East, Asia and the USA.

Parmigiani Fleurier Atelier Collection Kalpagraph Savane

Atelier Collection Kalpagraph Savane automatic – legend:
The traveler’s spirit, inextricably entwined with Parmigiani’s Atelier Collection, is a defining feature of the Kalpagraph Savane model. The grain and fine lines on its ostrich leather strap are perfectly stylized inside the two chronograph counters. A highly talented miniature-scale painter was responsible for this artistry, which is the only example of its kind in the world.

Atelier Collection Kalpagraph Manta – legend:
The Atelier Collection, with its travelling spirit, features a hallmark Kalpagraph Manta model in Abyss Blue. Its galuchat strap and perfect minuscule teeth are beautifully reproduced on the dial. The two chronograph counters, hand-painted in the same style, appear to be covered in the same skin. A unique feat in the world. The 444 diamonds set on the Atelier Collection Kalpagraph Manta weigh a total of 2.95 carats.

Source: Parmigiani Fleurier SA

Parmigiani Fleurier Atelier Collection Kalpagraph Manta

CORUM - Golden Bridge Lady

With the Golden Bridge Lady, CORUM introduces a splendid and original interpretation of its legendary model. For the very first time, the famous mechanical hand-wound “baguette” movement is positioned horizontally in the case, delicately engraved to provide a stunning panoramic vision of the gear trains in motion.

Its mainplate and bridges are crafted in 18K gold and topped by two black openworked hour and minute hands. The case of the new Golden Bridge Lady provides a splendid gold, diamond and sapphire stage-setting for the fabulous caliber. The contemporary-sized (41 x 34 mm) case of the Golden Bridge Lady, available in a choice of 18K red or white gold, is graced with perfect proportions well suited to dainty feminine wrists.

The curving case band is set with 108 diamonds, accentuating the precious appearance of this exceptional timepiece. The ethereal vision of the movement nestling inside the case is enhanced by two horizontal flanges arranged on either side of the sapphire crystal case-back and set with 72 diamonds. Thus framing the movement like a genuine work of art, they further magnify the radiance and elegance of the exquisite Golden Bridge Lady.

This epitome of elegance reserved exclusively for women as its name implies, sparkles with more than 2.5 carats of precious stones. The case is water-resistant to 30 meters and fitted with sapphire crystals on the front and back, both treated with an anti-reflective coating, while the crown is set with a white mother-of-pearl applique. The genuine crocodile leather strap comes in white for the red gold model and black for the white gold version, secured by a gold pin buckle. Due to their sheer complexity and exquisitely delicate gem-setting, only a few Golden Bridge Lady watches are to be produced each year.

Technical Specifications

Limited production of 175

Reference
113.353.85/0089 0019R (red gold)
113.353.69/0081 0019G (white gold)

Movement
CO113
Mechanical baguette movement, hand-wound by a stem at 3 o’clock
18kt red gold or white gold hand-engraved plates and bridges
Slipping spring mechanism
Variable inertia balance adjustable by screws
Frequency: 4Hz, 28,800 vibrations/hour
19 jewels
Power reserve of 40 hours

Functions
Hours and minutes

Case
41 x 34mm
18kt red gold 5N or 18kt white gold case
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Case set with 72 diamonds, total: 1.6 ct
Fluted crown at 3 o’clock adorned with white mother-of-pearl

Dial
No dial
Flange set with 108 diamonds total: 0.9ct
“Leaf-shaped” hour and minute hands

Glass
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating

Strap
Crocodile leather strap, white on red gold models, black on white gold models

Buckle
18kt red gold 5N or 18kt white gold tongue buckle

Water resistance
3 atmospheres (30 meters/99 feet)

Source : www.swisstime.ch

BLANCPAIN Spécialités Tourbillon Diamants

Technical Specifications

Ref. #: 2926-5222-55B

SPÉCIALITÉS, Tourbillon set with baguette-cut diamonds, dial paved with 164 diamonds, diamond hands, clasp set with 16 diamonds, self-winding

Caliber 25A

Thickness
4,85 mm

Diameter
23,90 mm

Power-reserve in hours
168

Jewels
29

Components
238

BLANCPAIN Spécialités Tourbillon Diamants

Case
White gold, bezel, case middle and back set with 571 diamonds, crown set with 8 diamonds and 1 briolette-cut diamond

Thickness
12,48 mm

Diameter
40,00 mm

Water-resistance
100 m

Sapphire crystal back
Yes

Interhorn space
21,00 mm

Carat weight
Dial 5,17
Case 14,15
Briolette-cut diamond 0,2
Clasp 0,55
Hands 0,072
TOTAL 20,142