Girard-Perregaux & Million Dollar Listing’s Ryan Serhant Host Exclusive Le Corbusier Trilogy Preview
Girard-Perregaux, iconic luxury Swiss watch brand, was proud to partner up with Ryan Serhant, luxury real estate power player from Bravo TV’s hit show Million Dollar Listing New York, at the brand’s Madison Avenue Boutique. Serhant hosted a select group of architecture and real estate aficionados for the exclusive preview of the Girard-Perregaux Le Corbusier Trilogy of timepieces in the U.S.
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Le Corbusier, a native to the brand’s home in La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, is one of the greatest names in modern architecture and design, a perfect fit for Serhant’s clientele whom appreciate the finest in New York City’s real estate. “Girard-Perregaux and Le Corbusier are both iconic names in today’s world”, said Serhant, who was seen wearing a Girard-Perregaux 1966 Equation of Time watch. “It is a rare opportunity to be able to see first hand the result of such expert design collaboration”.
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The Le Corbusier Trilogy, in cooperation with Foundation Le Corbusier, employs gold, sapphire crystal, steel and even concrete to reinterpret the work of the great Modernist in a series of exceptional timepieces. It reflects the three places that most embodied the concept of home to the man himself. “Le Corbusier once said that the home should be the treasure chest of living”, said Michele Sofisti, CEO of the Sowind Group (Girard-Perregaux and JeanRichard). “I can’t think of anyone else better than Ryan to preview this collection, considering he constantly strives to find each person’s own treasure within this city”.
Labels: Girard Perregaux, Le Corbusier Trilogy, Million Dollar Listing, Ryan Serhant
Meridian Watches - Made in England!
What's that you say? Who is Meridian?
In just a few weeks' time, Salon QP will convene and with it, the introduction of Meridian's range of timekeepers. Meridian is a new brand, based in England. And by that I don't mean a P.O. box or bunch of offices. These watches are all made by hand in England!
I don't want to steal their thunder - so here is a preliminary sketch to give you a flavor. What I can tell you is that these are truly HAND MADE watches. No mass stamping, outsourcing from third-party suppliers - no compromising. This is the real deal.
This will be a watch that you not only want to have now, but for a lifetime. Folks, as you can imagine, I see and handle a LOT of watches - this is something that is truly going to take your breath away. It is not a show pony, to be locked up in your safe - this is a watch that demands to be worn!
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Here's the news - straight from the source -
In rural Norfolk, The Meridian Watch Company are hand-making watches that remind the world of England’s proud watchmaking heritage.
As proclaimed by their slogan, 'Made in England', Meridian manufactures the components and sources the materials from the home of Byron and Blake. From the case and back, machined as a pair to fit perfectly, to the leather or webbing strap, hand- stitched in Surrey, every element is carefully hand-worked to their exacting standards and English sensibilities – understated, enduring and purposeful. Lastly, the base Swiss movement is hand-finished in Meridian's style – with added complications improving accuracy – and the watch is assembled in the workshop.
Meridian watches are intended to be worn, knocked about and enjoyed: the straps grow to the individual contours of your wrist, the sapphire crystal is coated on both sides by a British military contractor for unsurpassed clarity and toughness, and the case has been designed to handle a lifetime's exposure to the elements, both in England and abroad. To facilitate this, the packaging includes a complimentary passport holder from SmythsonTM of Bond Street. Handmade tools also accompany every Meridian timepiece.
You can watch the countdown to release here -
http://www.meridianwatches.com
Labels: England, Meridian, Norfolk
OMEGA and James Bond "SKYFALL" Limited Edition Watch
This just in from OMEGA -Celebrating the new James Bond film:the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M”SKYFALL” Limited Edition
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In SKYFALL, to be released in autumn of 2012, James Bond will take to the screen for the 23rdtime with Daniel Craig again assuming the role of the world’s favourite secret agent. And once again, 007 will wear an OMEGA Seamaster. To celebrate its seventh performance in a supporting role in a Bond film, OMEGA is launching the Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M”SKYFALL” Limited Edition watch.
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Like every Planet Ocean, the new watch is ready for underwater adventure. Equipped with a unidirectional rotating diving bezel and a helium escape valve, the watch is water resistant 60 bar / 600 metres / 2000 feet. The watch has a 42 mm brushed and polished stainless steel case and a matching patented screw-and-pin bracelet whose divers’ clasp is engraved with “007”. The rotating diving bezel is distinguished by its matt black ceramic ring with a chromium nitride diving scale.
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The applied indexes on the matt structured black dial are coated with white Super-LumiNova emitting a blue light as are the polished, facetted rhodium-plated hands. The exception is the minute hand which emits a green light, as does the dot on the diving bezel. This feature makes it easy for divers to keep track of their time at a glance. At the 7 o’clock position is a 007 logo and at 3 o’clock, there is a date window. The Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M SKYFALL Limited Edition is powered by OMEGA's exclusive new Co-Axial calibre 8507. SKYFALL 007 is on its rotor in black-varnished engraving. The movement is visible through sapphire crystal in the brushed screw-in caseback. Along with OMEGA’s industry-changing Co-Axial technology, the watch is equipped with an "Si14" silicon balance spring. The combination is so stable and reliable that the Planet Ocean comes with a full four-year warranty. The Seamaster Planet Ocean 600M SKYFALL wristwatch is being produced in an edition limited to 5,007 pieces and is delivered in a special presentation box. www.omegawatches.com
Labels: 007, Daniel Craig, James Bond, OMEGA, Planet Ocean, Seamaster, Skyfall
Raymond Weil Sponsors VH1's Save The Music Foundation
RAYMOND WEIL Sponsors the VH1 Save The Music Foundation’s Songwriters Music Series with Musical Guest, LeAnn Rimes
RAYMOND WEIL celebrated their continued partnership with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation with the co-sponsorship
of the Songwriters Music Series with a performance by Multi-Platinum Grammy Award-winning singer, author and actress, LeAnn Rimes. Rimes sang in front of an intimate crowd of 200 guests at the scenic William Hill Winery in Napa Valley.
RAYMOND WEIL, both nationally and internationally, has created a strong presence in the arts, with a direct tie to music. A sponsor for the last four years of Brit Awards, a supporter of American Idol and recent sponsor of ELLE Women in Music, RAYMOND WEIL takes pride in the support of new and emerging artists within the music industry. Sponsoring the VH1 Save The Music Foundation was the ideal partnership with not only a strong non-profit organisation, but musical ambassadors, that all hold the same core beliefs.
ABOUT RAYMOND WEIL
Founded in Geneva in 1976, the Swiss family-owned company, RAYMOND WEIL, enjoys a special position in the exclusive world of luxury watch making. A collection of refined timepieces that embody an elegant and contemporary blend of elements that inspire emotions with both customers and partners. Precision is the inspiration for the continued horological mastery that is RAYMOND WEIL .
RAYMOND WEIL, both nationally and internationally, has created a strong presence in the arts, with music at the heart; evident through with the naming of their collections and with various sponsorships, including the BRIT Awards and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. RAYMOND WEIL prides itself in aestheticism, bringing together the core elements in the excellence of Swiss luxury craftsmanship: precision, quality, reliability, nobility and technicality.
Keep informed at www.raymond-weil.com, become a fan on facebook and follow us on twitter @raymondweil
ABOUT VH1 SAVE THE MUSIC FOUNDATION
The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in America’s public schools, and raising awareness about the importance of music as part of each child’s complete education. To date, VH1 Save The Music has provided more than $48 million in new musical instruments to 1,800 public schools in more than 100 cities around the country, impacting the lives of over 1.8 million children. The 2012 Ambassador Class - dedicated to raising awareness and funds to benefit The Foundation - includes: Jordin Sparks, Katy Perry, Gavin Rossdale, AJ McLean, Vanessa Carlton, Matthew Morrison, Daughtry and Lupe Fiasco. Get involved at www.vh1savethemusic.com and follow us on twitter @vh1savethemusic.
Labels: LeAnn Rimes, Raymond Weil, Save The Music, VH1, William Hill Winery
Hanhart Pioneer Racemaster
Today Hanhart introduced its latest series - the Racemaster
Three exciting new models capturing the excitement of a day at the races -
PIONEER Racemaster GTF
Movement: HAN4312 modified automatic chronograph movement (bicompax) with exclusive module; asymmetrical button arrangement; 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz; 34 jewels; rotor with skeletonised Hanhart logo; power reserve of min. 42 hours
Functions: Flyback function, small seconds and 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, tachymeter scale
Case: HDSPro® stainless steel; red reset button; convex sapphire glass, anti- reflective on both sides; screwed-down case back with engraving; diameter
45 mm; height 16 mm; water-resistant to 10 bar/100 m
Dial: Anthracite/orange; applied index marks; with Super-LumiNova® coated, luminous numerals and hands
Strap: Calfskin in racing design; stainless steel pin buckle
PIONEER Racemaster GT
Movement: HAN4011 modified automatic chronograph movement (bicompax) with exclusive module; asymmetrical button arrangement; 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz; 35 jewels; rotor with skeletonised Hanhart logo; power reserve of min. 42 hours
Functions: Small seconds and 12-hour counter at 9 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, tachymeter scale
Case: HDSPro® stainless steel; red reset button; convex sapphire glass, anti- reflective on both sides; screwed-down case back with engraving; diameter
45 mm; height 16 mm; water-resistant to 10 bar/100 m
Dial: Anthracite/white; applied index marks; with Super-LumiNova® coated, luminous numerals and hands
Strap: Calfskin in racing design; stainless steel pin buckle
PIONEER Racemaster GTM
Movement: HAN4212 modified automatic chronograph movement (bicompax) with exclusive module; increased crown-to-button spacing and single-button conversion; 28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz; 31 jewels; rotor with skeletonised Hanhart logo; power reserve of min. 42 hours
Functions: Small seconds at 9 o’clock, 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock, tachymeter scale
Case: HDSPro® stainless steel; red button; convex sapphire glass, anti-reflective on both sides; screwed-down case back with engraving; diameter 45 mm; height 16 mm; water-resistant to 10 bar/100 m
Dial: Anthracite/blue; applied index marks; with Super-LumiNova® coated, luminous numerals and hands
Strap: Calfskin in racing design; stainless steel pin buckle
WWW.HANHART.COM
Labels: Hanhart, Pioneer, Pioneer Racemaster, Racemaster
Marc Coblen
Marc Coblen is a new brand recently launched by the folks behind T.W. Steel. This is just a quick preview of some of their offerings -
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More to come - stay tuned! Labels: Marc Coblen, T.W. Steel
Aquadive Treasure Hunt
Famous Aquadive watch brand officially re-launches with an international
watch treasure hunt
Vienna, Austria: September 11, 2011: The Aquadive Great Watch Hunt has begun! The famous Aquadive watch brand is officially being re-launched with a challenge for all able bodied adventurers: follow the clues and you’ll find one of several Aquadive Bathyscaphe 100 (value $1990) watches secreted by well-known divers in legendary dive destinations around the world. The new Aquadive watch line is a modern update of the wildly popular original Aquadive watches from the 1960’s.
The Hunt begins in September with the release of the first clue to a watch hidden at a prominent dive site in the Midwest United States by Master Instructor Jimmy Sommer. Each month a new set of clues will lead adventurers to a different location and a new watch; the Hunt encompasses bodies of water in and around the United States and Europe.
The first Hunt will be officiated at the dive location between September 29 and October 7th. A potential of 32 adventurers will qualify for each secreted watch, with one winner being drawn. The location will be verified on the dive site’s website. Here’s the clue to this location:
This dive site is home to a flying Hollywood star made famous by Wesley Snipes
The second Hunt will be conducted in South Florida in November. Subsequent locations will be announced through the Aquadive website: www.aquadive.com.
The original Aquadive brand was founded in 1962, with no less than astronaut Scott Carpenter appearing as an advertising spokesperson. “We spent several years with divers and watch experts engineering a complete line of professional watches that brings this highly sought after brand back to life. We modernised the sleek look of the original watches, making them bigger and bolder but retaining the character that made them THE dive watch to wear back in the early days of recreational diving,” says Rick Marei, President of Aquadive.
The Aquadive line is composed of four models: the Bathyscaphe 100N ($1490), Bathyscaphe 100 DLC (black coated case $1990), Bathyscaphe 100 SS (stainless case, edition of 500, $1990) and Bathyscaphe 300 (depth rated to 5000 meters $2990). A limited number of watches assembled to current specifications out of New Old Stock parts are also available as the NOS Diver ($1290).
Unlike many other watch offerings that represent a hodgepodge of European and Asian parts stuffed into off-the-shelf Chinese cases, Aquadives are hand made in Switzerland of Swiss and German components. Every aspect of an Aquadive’s design and execution reflects thoughtful precision: from original German CNC machine crafted cases to engraved ceramic bezel inserts. Their look is unmistakably classic and unique in a market filled with dive watches assembled from common catalogue components.
Aquadive watches feature ETA 2836-2 and ETA 2824-2 automatic 25 jewel Swiss movements, shock protection, ceramic inserts, and genuine ISOfrane straps, among other highly desirable attributes. They are all made with newly designed and produced components, except for the NOS models. All watches have an unprecedented two year limited warranty.
Labels: Aquadive, Bathyscape
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