BLANCPAIN L-EVOLUTION, “Super Trofeo” Flyback Chronograph

The second season of the “Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo” championship is now under way. The very first races have just ended on the Hockenheim circuit in Heidelberg, Germany. The new Blancpain-branded Gallardo LP560-4 cars vied with each other throughout the weekend within the context of the DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) championship. Blancpain once again salutes the remarkable performance of its President and CEO Marc A. Hayek, racing alongside famous driver Peter Kox of the Netherlands.

This second season confirms the important place Blancpain occupies in the world of motor-racing. While now serving as official timekeeper for the new FIA GT1 World Championship, the Manufacture from Le Brassus also remains the title sponsor of the “Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo”.

Blancpain has created an exceptional new sports watch in honour of this prestigious championship: the L-evolution Super Trofeo 2010* features a titanium case with all carbon-fibre dial and lugs. A chronograph model equipped with a flyback function, this timepiece is also distinguished by its appliques symbolising the Lamborghini Gallardo tail-lights and by its oscillating weight shaped like a double chequered flag, while, the alcantara strap is subtly reminiscent of car upholstery.

Blancpain results (Team Reiter Engineering – no 24):

Marc A. Hayek / Peter Kox (2nd in the 1st race ; 1st / 2nd ; 1st / 3rd)

The next five rounds in the Super Trofeo series will take place in:

• Brno (Czech Republic), May 22-23
• Paul Ricard Le Castellet (France), July 3-4
• Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium), July 30-31
• Budapest (Hungary), August 21-22
• Vallelunga (Italy), September 25-26

Vacheron Constantin «Quai de l’Ile» Pinkgold and Titanium

Vacheron Constantin «Quai de l’Ile» collection had been awarded «The Most Innovative Men’s Wristwatch Collection» title during the «Fashion Olymp – 2010» ceremony in Moscow.

The international award ceremony «Fashion Olymp – 2010» took place on Thursday evening, 11 March, 2010 in The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Moscow’s very heart of cultural and business activity, and was attended by the best representatives of the fashion and luxury industry. Only the ever worthy, brilliant and legendary brands were able to conquer the peak of Olymp.

Vacheron Constantin brand-manager in Russia & CIS Nicolas Deflers received «The Most Innovative Men’s Wristwatch Collection» award that was granted to a «Quai de l’Ile» model.

During the ceremony Mr. Deflers stated: «We greatly appreciate the decision to grant Vacheron Constantin «The Most Innovative Men’s Wristwatch Collection» award. This title is a genuine representation of commitment to a perpetual development and innovation which are inherent in entire 255 years of our brand’s uninterrupted history. We express our gratitude to the judgement committee for this honor. Also we congratulate all members of Vacheron Constantin personnel that are involved in creation of this collection».

Nicolas Deflers, Director of Vacheron Constantin Russia

The Quai de l’Ile line was named after the historic Geneva address of the first Vacheron Constantin Manufacture. The revolutionary 7-part construction of the case and middle now allows every Quai de l’Ile watch owner to personalize their timepiece. The dial incorporates the most advanced horological techniques as well as Security Printing technologies, the movements are designed and developed by Vacheron Constantin and are stamped with the Geneva Hallmark. Quai de l’Ile collection is peerless, with its contemporary and innovative timepieces combining the most advanced technologies with the finest horological savior-faire: personalization, security, excellent workmanship and finishing and high quality service.

Fashion Olymp is an international fashion, style and design award which is granted for exceptional achievements in world’s fashion industry. Expert judgement committee comprising of fashion-professionals selects the best from various fashion trends. Fashion Olymp award ceremony is organized by an international TV channel Fashion TV Russia in cooperation with Rodionov Publishing House.

«Fashion Olymp – 2010» award ceremony aims to draw attention to innovative fashion trends, as well as to emphasize the contemporary ideas of the world fashion industry, spotlight the authors of the most brilliant modern achievements and to pay tribute to the legendary and everlasting brands that defy time itself.

MB&F Horological Machine No2-SV

MB&F presents Horological Machine No2-SV, featuring a room-with-a-view crystal-clear sapphire case with titanium back. With its totally transparent case, HM2-SV offers unprecedented visual access to the painstakingly hand-finished, 349-component engine powering the indications on its iconic twin dials.

Sapphire’s hardness is second only to diamond, which makes the whole top half of the case (the most exposed half) extremely scratch-resistant. This is a timepiece that will keep its good looks for a very, very long time.

While wristwatches have long featured synthetic sapphire crystals, its use in watch cases has been much more limited, and with good reason. Sapphire retains its strength at high temperatures, has zero porosity and only reacts with acids above 300°C. However, the very properties that make it so attractive as a potential case material also make it immensely difficult to work, requiring sophisticated diamond tools to machine, and then it needs to be very carefully polished to turn the naturally opaque surface transparent. The process would have been very difficult for even a plain plate of this size, but the complex, three-dimensional form required for HM2-SV, with its bevels, mounting holes, crystal cut-outs and gasket track, pushed the extreme limits of sapphire crystal technology way beyond what was thought possible.

Surprisingly, because it is largely unseen, the sapphire is a substantial 3.6mm thick. Thanks to anti-reflective treatment on both sides – in itself no small technological feat to uniformly apply – the case becomes virtually invisible and allows for full appreciation as the eye is drawn into appreciating a myriad of sublime nuances that are revealed in the intricate movement. Eight mounting bolts, traversing the sapphire plate like pillars and passing through the bright blue gasket sealing the two case halves adds to the architectural nature of the three-dimensional case. The eye-catching blue of the gasket is echoed in the hour disk and moon phase, and also the blued 22k gold Battle-axe automatic winding rotor is arrestingly visible through the display back.
To ensure maximum light and visibility through to the movement, the two dials – minutes and date – are also in sapphire, sapphire disks lightly brushed to a perfect translucency ensuring full legibility of the polished silvered numbers while allowing maximum light through to the engine beneath.

MB&F Horological Machine No2-SV Face

While Horological Machine No2-SV is a highly engineered 21st century timepiece in every sense, the quality and execution of the hand finishing showcases the very best in traditional craftsmanship. It is craftsmanship that is brought to the fore as the sapphire case allows uninterrupted light to enter, bounce and scintillate off the highly polished surfaces and perfectly hand-bevelled edges, bringing vivacity to the rich combination of colours, materials, shapes and textures.

The engine, developed by award-winning master watchmaker Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, features the world’s first mechanical movement offering: Instantaneous Jump Hour, Concentric Retrograde Minutes, Retrograde Date, Bi-Hemisphere Moon Phase and Automatic Winding. One highlight (of many) of the HM2 complication is the highly energy-efficient Jump Hour/Retrograde mechanism developed by Jean-Marc Wiederrecht, which uses his exclusive (and patented) asymmetrical-tooth gear wheels to ensure high precision and play-free functionality.

HM2-SV movement

HM2-SV – Technical Specifications

Horological Machine No2-SV is a limited edition of 25 pieces only

Movement:
Jean-Marc Wiederrecht/Agenhor designed functionality regulated and powered by a Girard-Perregaux oscillator and gear train
Balance oscillating at 28,800 bph
Blued 22k rose gold Battle-axe automatic winding rotor

Number of components:
349 including 44 jewels

Functions:
Left dial: Retrograde Date and Bi-Hemisphere Moon Phase
Right Dial: Jumping Hours and Concentric Retrograde Minutes

Case:
Sapphire/titanium limited to 25
Dimensions (exclusive of crown and lugs): 59mm x 38mm x 13mm
Water resistant to 30 meters (3 ATM)
Number of parts: 120 (case only)

Sapphire crystals:
Sapphire case top and crystals over the dual dials treated with anti-reflective treatment on both faces. Display back with anti-reflective treatment on single face.

Dials:
Brushed sapphire and metallic blue disks

Strap & Buckle:
Black hand-stitched alligator with 18k white gold & titanium folding buckle

Presentation box:
Precision engineered aluminum and leather instrument case featuring an integrated Rüeger thermometer

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

Richard Mille RM 007 Titalyt®

Taking its cues from the Caliber RM 016, the Ladies watch Richard Mille RM 007 now takes its turn, becoming available in a Titalyt^® version.

A process of titanium oxidation by electro-plasma improves the strength of the metal, and consequently its ability to resist scratching, wear and tear, and corrosion, according to Standard AMS 2488D. The bio-compatible treatment is applied in some of the most cutting-edge sectors, from automobile racing to the aerospace industry to high-tech medicine.

Thanks to this material, unseen in watchmaking prior to the release of the RM 016 Titalyt^®, the RM 007 gains greater strength and elegance, and proves once more that Richard Mille has devoted a prominent place in his collection to Ladies watches.

The RM 007 Titalyt^®, with its balanced blend of the highly technical and the aesthetic, is indeed a sumptuous addition to a Ladies collection containing numerous versions of the Caliber RM 007 as well as the exceptional Tourbillon RM 019, released in 2009.

RM 007 Titalyt^®: automatic winding movement with a rotor in titanium and tungsten carbide.

RICHARD MILLE RM 028ing

At the beginning of 2009, Richard Mille entered the world of the ocean depths with his premiere diver’s watch, the RM 025 tourbillion chronograph. This exceptional piece also marked the first entrance of a round case within the collection. Today the brand presents a new automatic diver’s watch, the RM 028, in a slightly smaller diameter of 47 mm.

Following the lines set out by the RM 025, the new RM 028 with its exceptional case and skeletonized movement possesses all the incontestable qualities that typify the watches of Richard Mille.

Following diver’s watch ISO norms 6425 with its water resistance of 300 meters (30 ATM) and a unidirectional bezel, the seemingly simple lines of the round case of the RM 028 conceal a considerable amount of technical know-how. The exceptional water resistance is achieved with a three part case construction and torque screws, with complete integration of the lugs into the case system.

Turning unidirectionally to prevent miscalculations whilst diving, the bezel is composed of three sections assembled with 22 torque screws, making it impossible to accidentally dislodge from the case.

The skeleonized automatic movement of the RM 028 utilizes a rotor with variable geometry, a major innovation of Richard Mile that allows the level of automatic winding to be adjusted to the user’s lifestyle via the setting of two 18ct white gold wings.

Like the RM 025, dedicated to the marine world of diving, the automatic RM 028 is in all ways an integral part of the collection, immediately identifiable as a typical creation of Richard Mille Watches.

AUTOMATIC DIVER’S WATCH RM 028

Skeletonized automatic movement with variable rotor geometry, hours, minutes, central seconds and date.
Dimensions: diameter 47.00 mm x 14.60 mm (thickest point)
Available in titanium with titanium lugs and rubber bracelet.

20'000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch

Shattering existing limits: such is the motto of the CX Swiss Military WatchTM brand, which is proudly unveiling its record-breaking 20’000 FEET, the only mechanical timepiece able to plunge more than 6,000 metres deep! Duly featured in the Guinness Book of Records, the 20’000 FEET fears nothing: neither the pressures equivalent to 750 kg/cm2 exercised at the bottom of the ocean; nor a dynamite blast; nor even rifle bullets. Such unwavering resistance and reliability are bound to fascinate enthusiasts of the extreme.

Infallible and indestructible in even the most hostile environments, the 20’000 FEET naturally takes its place as the absolute leader among professional diver’s watches. Developed in cooperation with experienced divers as well as the famous Oceanographic Institute of the University of Southampton, the 20’000 FEET boasts extreme sturdiness and reliability that are equal to any trials. And speaking of trials…

REAL LIFE TESTS

20'000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch

The three Real Life Tests to which the brand has subjected its chronograph confirm its extraordinary performances. Whether fired at by a Winchester rifle from a distance of just eight metres; placed on an explosive charge blasting at a speed of 5,000 metres/second; or submerged by water spurting at 6,000 litres/minute: the 20’000 FEET remained completely unperturbed and its hands continued to turn as if nothing unusual were happening. The one result still lacking is that of the freefall test scheduled for this autumn: after jumping out of an aircraft at an altitude of 20,000 feet (6,000 metres),
a parachutist will drop the watch as soon as he reaches a height of 1,500 metres. Will he find it intact after the impact?

In developing this imposing time instrument, the ultra-confident team at CX Swiss Military WatchTM believes it has taken account of every possible trial and risk, to the point where it even encourages you to submit your own ideas for ambitious and unexpected Real Life Tests! At the end of the year, the person who has suggested the most original test will be rewarded with one of these exceptional timepieces.

A COSC-certified automatic chronograph endowed with a 48-hour power reserve, the 20’000 FEET is equipped with a 46 mm-diameter case carved from a block of titanium, a 10 mm thick domed sapphire crystal, an Incabloc shock-absorbing system, as well as a rugged titanium bracelet complete with safety folding clasp. Despite such impressive credentials, this diver’s watch feels extremely comfortable on the wrist, since the geometry of its hypoallergenic case was specially developed to ensure a perfect fit.

20'000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch

THE ONGOING SAGA OF CX SWISS MILITARY WATCHTM RECORDS

Designed as an outstanding complement to professional diving equipment, the 20’000 FEET has earned a new world record for Montres Charmex SA, the parent company of the brand specialising in watches for top-class military and sports use.

Following on from the certification of a water resistance record set in 2005 by the 12’000 FEET (3,657 metres), the firm is celebrating this year the official recognition of its 20’000 FEET – which steals the show from its competitors of most prestigious brands!

Nonetheless, the brand has no intention of resting on its laurels and is already in hot pursuit of other high goals. This determination to excel displayed by Montres Charmex SA is backed by another essentially altruistic objective. As a contribution to preserving nature and its essential biodiversity, the brand has decided to support a magnificent African national park in Zimbabwe: part of the revenue from the sale of each 20’000 FEET will therefore be donated to The Friends of Hwange foundation (www.friendsofwange.org), which was established with the mission of developing this park. Helping to protect the nature is a top priority for this brand that has consistently invited its customers to explore the bounties of nature.

Technical Specifications

20'000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch

Functions
Hour, minute, second, date, chronograph

Case
Titanium, diameter 46 mm, thickness 28.5 mm, weight 265 gr., anti-magnetic ISO 764.
Screw-down crown, pushers, and caseback
X-large crown with side-guards, allowing for diving with gloves
Red safety marking on pushers (visible when unscrewed)
Unidirectional rotating bezel, 60 minute graduation, Superluminova™ indices
Helium relief valve
Domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, thickness 10 mm
Water-resistant to 7’500 meters (25’000 feet; 6’000 meters or 20’000 FEET & 25% safety margin as per ISO 6425)

Dial
Silver, black carbon, blue or yellow, sunburst decor
Hour, minute, and small seconds counters at 6, 12, and 9 o’clock respectively
Date at 3 o’clock
Superluminova indices and hands, red chrono hands

20'000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch

WARRANTY EXTENSION
As an additional service for its customers Montres Charmex SA signed a contract with the Swiss insurance company Helvetia to insure the 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ against theft for the first two years.

CORUM Black Ti-Bridge

Enhancing the Corum Bridges and Romvlvs collections, which together with the Admiral’s Cup and Artisans lines represent the four CORUM pillars, the Swiss Watchmaker reveals four outstanding timepieces.

Looking back on its history and renewing ties with its roots, CORUM has revived its fundamentals and rebuilt its product strategy following a clear structure based on the four iconic pillars. The development of human relations, devoting particular attention to the integration of watchmaking professions, technical skills and product development have led to an exceptionally creative year for CORUM.

The color of understated elegance, CORUM dresses its new timepieces in black for the Holiday season. Cases, dials, movements; all components wear a sober coating for the most glamorous evenings. Two titanium timepieces are presented in an all-black look.

CORUM Ti-Bridge Movement Frontview

Black Ti-Bridge

A pure black experience! The now famous Ti-Bridge comes dressed in black for the festive end-of-year season. In both its movement and case, the Ti-Bridge gives pride of place to titanium, a material known for its lightness and the difficulties involved in machining it. The bridges and plate of the Caliber CO 007 are cut from this ultramodern material. The meticulous finishing on all movements is typified by the upper bridge coated with black
PVD and engraved with the “CORUM” brand name. The bridges are satin-finished, while the generously sized barrel features a snailed finish. Equipped with a balance oscillating at the speed of 4 Hz, Caliber CO 007 is endowed with a 72-hour power reserve. Pushing the boundaries of technicality and aesthetics, CORUM developed a unique way to attach the movement to the case with four triangles replacing the casing clamps.

The curved tonneau-shaped case made of titanium ensures perfect comfort for the wearer. Entirely coated with black PVD, the dark monochrome watch case gives a contemporary touch to the Black Ti-Bridge.

As a technically exceptional creation, the Black Ti-Bridge will be produced in a Limited Edition of 250 pieces.

CORUM Golden Bridge Black Titanium

Golden Bridge Black Titanium

The Golden Bridge collection is enriched with a black PVD coated titanium model, marrying the delicate case conception cut from transparent sapphire crystal with the strength of the titanium, also known for its lightweight properties. In this timepiece, modernity and technicality of the titanium case responds to the classicism and finesse of the authentic baguette movement.

Challenging the limits of technicality, CORUM features titanium Grade 5 for the watch case as it is the most difficult to manufacture, but also the only grade which offers different polishing designs.

The Golden Bridge Black Titanium stems from the talent and precision skills of the watchmaking artisans to conceive this hand-wound linear movement bearing a 40-hour power reserve.

The deep black satin-finished case highlights the golden reflections of the emblematic hand-engraved movement. Its mainplate and bridges are crafted in 18kt gold and topped by two black openworked hour and minute hands.

With this model CORUM reinvents timelessness while combining modern and authentic spirit in one timepiece. The Golden Bridge Black Titanium will be produced in a Limited Edition of 138 pieces.

A masterly mechanism, the tourbillon is still the most coveted high complication in Haute Horlogerie. It was created in 1801 by Abraham-Louis Breguet and only began to appear in wristwatches in the 1980s. The role of the tourbillon, originally created for pocket watches, is to eliminate the disruptive effects of gravity on the regulatory organ of the movement. CORUM unveils two striking timepieces which house this famous complication.

CORUM Golden Tourbillon Panoramique Grey Sapphire

Golden Tourbillon Panoramique Grey Sapphire

Reinterpreting transparency, characteristic of CORUM since 2007, the brand presents a Golden Tourbillon Panoramique with grey PVD coated sapphire crystals.

Endowed with a 90-hour power reserve, this tourbillon set on a sapphire crystal throne is a truly exceptional creation. The mainplate and the three bridges are made of sapphire crystal, a very delicate and brittle material. The slightly grey color of the sapphire crystal partly reveals the mystery of the conception and accentuates the strength of the timepiece. Four sapphire crystal glasses offer the maximum view of this stunning movement
beating at 21,600 vibrations per hour.

Framing the movement like a genuine work of art, the white gold case is set with 309 diamonds, accentuating the precious appearance of this exceptional timepiece.

Manufacturing the Golden Tourbillon Panoramique Grey Sapphire calls for extreme precision and high-end watchmaking knowledge, a CORUM signature available in a Limited Edition of 5 pieces.

CORUM Romvlvs Tourbillon

Romvlvs Tourbillon

Originally created in 1966, the Romvlvs collection is imbued with authentic classicism and hosts the finest watchmaking complications. In 2008, CORUM launched a Perpetual Calendar and a Retrograde Annual Calendar.

This year CORUM unveils a new high complication in the collection, the Romvlvs Tourbillon. At the heart of the timepiece beats a mechanical hand-wound tourbillon movement at the speed of 21,600 vibrations per hour endowed with a long lasting power reserve of 130 hours.

The absence of dial reveals the beauty of the black PVD coated movement. Bottom plate and bridges are graced with Côtes de Genève finish, enhancing the classical elegance of this exclusive timepiece. The sun-brushed and PVD coated ratchet and crown wheels demonstrate CORUM’s traditional watchmaking know-how.

As a signature of the collection, the hours are translated into Roman numerals engraved on the bezel. With a Limited Edition of 10 pieces, this timepiece will be worn among the rare privileged owners only.

From left to right : LADOIRE Genève Chairman Founder, Lionel Ladoire, Laurent Picciotto, Chronopassion Paris-based boutique owner and LADOIRE exclusive distributor in France and Richard Piras, Managing Director of LADOIRE Genève

Lionel Ladoire and Richard Piras, LADOIRE Genève’s Chairman Founder and Managing Director hosted over 200 guests to unveil Swiss watchmaker first collection, Roller Guardian Time. A thrilling event organized in partnership with Sotheby’s the oldest fine art auctioneers in the world and the leader in this domain in Paris.

Paris, September 22th, 2009 – Roller Guardian Time, the first LADOIRE collection was for the first time showcased in France on September 21st.

Available since August at famous and renowned Parisian watch boutique Chronopassion, Swiss watch brand, LADOIRE organized a VIP and press event in close partnership with Sotheby’s, the oldest fine art auctioneers in the world, to showcase the full Roller Guardian Time range. As largest and leader in this domain in Paris and Reference in horology, Sotheby’s was the perfect partner for LADOIRE.

LADOIRE’s presentation took place during the exhibition cocktail of Photography, Fine Art and Furniture Sotheby’s upcoming auction.

Over 200 guests gathered at famous Charpentier Gallery for first LADOIRE’s event held in Paris, emphasizing the importance of French market for the Swiss watchmaking Brand. Amongst the guests who took part were many clients, VIPS, collectors, watch aficionados and connoisseurs.

The 6 exceptional models of RGT collection attracted a lot of guests’ attention. Highlight of the presentation, the Sur-Mesure line made of 3 exclusive and totally customized pieces Black & Black, Haute Couture and Hot Snow watches were particularly appreciated.

Ladoire RGT Titanium, Front

About Ladoire

Founded in 2007 by Lionel Ladoire and Richard Piras, the eponymous company has positioned itself in the luxury sector, on the market of high-end Swiss watches with complications.

Lionel Ladoire, passionate in micromechanics and after 20 years in the sector of fine jewelry, is at the heart of Ladoire products. He designs and develops timepieces that are full-blooded and exclusive.

Richard Piras, 15 years of experience in financing technology and innovation management, engineer by training, organizes the industrial and marketing development of the company.

Frédéric Esnoult, watchmaking expert in the creation of exceptional complications and in the art of “tourbilllon”-making, brings to the young brand his knowhow and expertise.

Under the label “Helvet Mechanic”, Swiss watch brand expands its distribution network to a total of 13 countries on 4 continents:

• Asia: Singapore, Hong Kong
• Europe: France, Italy
• Middle East: Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Dubai, Qatar
• Russia / emerging countries: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Ukraine

Ladoire RGT Red Gold, Back

Roller Guardian Time : First LADOIRE’s creation:

First timepiece created by LADOIRE, RGT – Roller Guardian Time – has a mechanical movement with automatic winding mechanism, totally exclusive and features a neo-classical design of the most daring. Result of a cutting-edge technology, this innovative timepiece is already hailed by specialized watch Medias.

Fully tailor customizable, RGT is available in 3 basic versions: red gold, white gold and titanium, globally named the Regular line. In 2009, the exclusive production of LADOIRE timepieces will reach a total of 60 pieces.

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