Zenith El Primero Tourbillon Watch

In Switzerland these days, you could count on one hand the number of watchmakers capable of constructing it. So, a “homemade tourbillon” is a sure sign that the company possesses and masters watchmaking know-how. ZENITH is no longer content to resolve just one difficulty, no matter how complex it may be. Zenith's tourbillon is combined with a chronograph calibre with a calendar – another watchmaking complication – and a high frequency, a third challenge. It is the only watch on the market with such a complex mechanism, aiming to attain the most precise chronometric performance possible.

This tourbillon is unique in more than one way: it shows off its rotating carriage in the upper left-hand part of the dial, including a built-in calendar. This asymmetry aesthetically highlights the tourbillon’s mechanism, visible through an opening in the dial, while maintaining fine proportions and elegant lines. The date is displayed – in a patented system – by means of a disk around the circumference of the carriage. The El Primero chronograph’s automatic calibre is the heart of the movement. While the high frequency assigned to this exceptional motor generates greater precision, it also demands increased power. To protect performance, ZENITH designers have developed an in-line escapement that shifts the balance spring to the outer edge of the rotating carriage. The result is a tourbillon and a high-frequency automatic chronograph with over 50 hours of power reserve. The calibre is composed of 381 components, including 67 for the rotating carriage. Yet, it is barely 1 mm thicker than the original El Primero.

The tourbillon comes in two models: steel or rose gold, with counters at three and six o’clock. The seconds hand in the tourbillon carriage rotates with it in 60 seconds. A true mechanical masterpiece and a technical exploit, to date, the ZENITH tourbillon is the only one to beat at a high frequency, with a quarter more vibrations of its balance than other constructions. Let us examine the unique characteristics of the ZENITH tourbillon. The case’s middle is formed using a double stamping process, which creates one curve at a time along the length and depth. The olivette makes it easier to grasp the crown. The magic of the calibre in movement can be seen through the Sapphire glass. So, if you love chronometric feats, you are going to adore this watchmaking creation.

Technical Date

References:

03.2050.4035/21.C630

18.2050.4035/01.C631

Movement

· El Primero 4035 D, Automatic

· Height: 7.55 mm

· Components: 381

· Jewels: 35

· Frequency: 36’000 VpH - (5 Hz)

· Power reserve: min. 50 hours

· Finishings: 18 carat Gold or metal oscillating weight with «Côtes de Genève» pattern.

· Caliber: 16 ½ ``` (Diameter : 37 mm)

Functions

Hours and minutes in the center

· Chronograph:

Central Second hand

30-minute counter at 3 o’clock

12-hour counter at 6 o’clock

· Tourbillon:

The carriage is positioned at 11 o’clock

The carriage makes one turn per minute

The small second is on the carriage

The date is positioned around the carriage

Case, Dial & Hands

· Material: Rose Gold or Stainless Steel

· Crystal: Box-form Sapphire glass with anti-reflection treatment on both sides

· Case-back: Transparent Sapphire glass

· Water-resistance: 10 ATM

· Case Diameter: 44 mm

Dial

· Black Sunray or Silver Sunray

· Hands: Rhodium Faceted with Superluminova SLN C1 or Gold plated for Rose Gold version

· Indexes: Rhodium Faceted with Superluminova SLN C1 or Gold plated for Rose Gold version

Strap & Buckle

Alligator Leather strap lined with a Rubber protection available also on triple folding buckle

Breguet Introduces the Queen of Naples 8967ST

The Reine de Naples is a watch in a league of its own. Created in tribute to the wristwatch ordered two centuries ago from Breguet by Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples, it embodies the inimitable Breguet approach to fine watch making. Its softly curving egg-shaped case, its crown at 4 o'clock and its dedicated bracelet ball-lug are all distinctive characteristics composing a model as feminine as it is original. These signature features also endow it with enviable iconic status, judging by the worldwide success it has enjoyed since its launch.

It now appears in a steel version that is also slightly larger.

For a timepiece that has only thus far existed in gold set with diamonds, this new version is a means of drawing closer to the everyday lives of women who can thus wear it daily and in all circumstances. However, this concession to modern times has been made without sacrificing one iota of its exquisite refinement. The Reine de Naples in steel maintains all the subtle details that make it such an emblematic model: the delightfully curving feminine case with fluted caseband, the off-set crown, and the ball-lug at 6 o'clock securing it to the alligator leather strap. Its white mother-of-pearl dial is adorned with two relief-painted Arabic numerals, as well as with the individual series number of the watch. The sapphire-crystal caseback affords a superb view of the mechanical self-winding Breguet movement. Crafted in harmony with the finest watch making traditions, its solid gold oscillating weight is hand-engraved on a rose engine. Its silicon escapement illustrates the message regarding Breguet consistently conveyed by Nicolas G. Hayek: "Breguet is the perfect meeting of beauty and advanced technology". The use of this highly innovative material, not only for the escapement, but also for the balance-spring, contributes to the precision and the reliability of the anti-magnetic movement. All of which offers convincing proof, if proof were needed, that Breguet is determined to apply the finest technical enhancements to its ladies' watches too.

Specifications

Ref. 8967ST/58/986

Case in steel with an "egg-shaped" curved shape and a finely fluted caseband. Sapphire-crystal caseback. Dimensions: 43.75 x 35.50 mm. Facetted crown set with a "briolette-cut" diamond. Water-resistant to 3 bar (30 m).

Dial in white mother-of-pearl, individually numbered and signed Breguet. Off-centered chapter ring at 6 o'clock. Relief-painted 6 and 12 o'clock Breguet Roman numerals. Breguet hollow "moon" tip hands in blued steel.

Movement mechanical self-winding, numbered and signed Breguet. Calibre 591C. 11½ lignes. 25 jewels. 38 hour power reserve. 22-carat gold oscillating weight hand-engraved on a rose engine. Balance-spring, lever and escape-wheel in silicon. Breguet balance wheel with adjustment screws. Frequency 4Hz. Adjusted in 6 positions.

Strap in grey alligator leather with steel folding clasp.

Also available with blue dial and strap.

Oris 4e RHFS Limited Edition Watch

The 4ème Régiment d’Hélicoptères des Forces Spéciales (4th Special Forces Helicopter Regiment) is an elite French Army aviation regiment and the latest Special Forces unit to have inspired – and tested – its own Oris limited edition watch.

Based on the award-winning Oris BC4 aviation collection, the Oris 4e RHFS Limited Edition is a professional flight instrument with a quality Swiss chronograph movement. The members of the regiment have tested this pilot’s watch to extremes.

The multi-piece stainless steel case, instantly recognisable as Oris BC4, is coated in gun metal gray PVD to ensure it is non-reflective, helping the troops to maintain camouflage during missions.

The Oris Quick Lock Crown system ensures that the watch cannot be adjusted accidentally and the strap, with its innovative folding safety clasp, makes the watch easily and rapidly adjustable for a perfect fit on the wrist in every situation.

The design link to the 4e RHFS is as subtle as the troops are in their missions – and just as effective. The regiment’s logo sits behind the small second display in discreet grey against the black dial and on the case back with the limited edition number. The tip of the second hand is in the blue, white and red of the French flag – a nod to the origins of the elite troops for whom this watch was specifically designed.

Oris is to the regiment as the regiment is to the French Special Forces it supports: they go nowhere without us.

Product features:

Oris 4e RHFS Limited Edition

Ø 42.70 mm Ref: 674 7616 4284 Set

• Automatic mechanical movement with chronograph function. Date display at 6 o’clock, small second at 9 o’clock.

• Multi-piece stainless steel gun metal PVD coated case. Stainless steel Quick Lock Crown and pushers gun metal PVD coated. Water resistant to 10 bar/100m.

• Sapphire crystal domed on both sides with inner and outer anti-reflective coating.

• Black two piece dial with Superluminova numerals and indices. Logo of 4e Regiment behind small second display.

• Nickel hands with white Superluminova inlay. Tip of second hand with the colours of the French flag.

• Black leather strap with contrast stitching and gun metal grey PVD coated folding safety clasp.

• Case back with official logo of 4e Regiment and engraved with limited edition number.

• Special set with certificate and key ring with 4e Regiment logo.

Hublot King Power F1™ King Gold

Hublot celebrates the 2010 FORMULA 1 KOREAN GRAND PRIX by revealing the F1 King Power, the Official Watch of Formula 1.

As the Official Watchmaker of Formula 1, Hublot is proud to celebrate the first ever Formula 1 event in Korea, the 5th Asian country on the 2010 calendar of the FIA Formula One World Championship which is the world’s most prestigious motor racing competition and the most popular annual sporting series on the planet.

To mark this historic occasion, Hublot organized on Friday 22nd of October 2010, a special event in Seoul at the prestigious Galleria Luxury Hall. Among numerous VIP guests, Mr. Alexander Wooff of Formula One Management and Song Seung-heon, actor, who is representing Asia, joined in the celebration of the prestigious Grand Prix event with Hublot. During the party the new F1 King Power watch was unveiled, a special edition dedicated to Formula 1 racing. Sporting the famous F1 logo on its dial, the F1 King Power features several unique aspects never before seen on a Hublot and combines the finest know-how and manufacturing processes at the cutting edge of research and high tech materials.

This is the first time ever that Galleria Luxury Hall, Korea’s premier retailer of top luxury brands in Seoul’s exclusive Apgujeong and Cheongdam districts, hosted an individual label for such an event. Yet the match is a natural one in view of the shared values of high-end quality, creativity and authenticity. Dedicated to fashion luxury trendsetters, Galleria Luxury Hall is Korea’s first exclusive retailer of top labels, leading the luxury goods retail sector in Seoul, Gangnam area. Galleria Luxury Hall has already become one of Seoul’s famed landmarks and a favorite destination.

Technical details

Reference: 703.OM.1138.NR.FMO10

Series: Limited Edition of 250 pieces

Case: King Power 48 mm diameter in "King Gold"

Bezel: Satin-finished "King Gold" and black ceramic, resembling a brake disc with 6 black PVD H-shaped relief titanium screws.

Crystal: Sapphire, 35.50x3.00mm, colourless single-layer ART, face with gold powder transfer minute track.

Bezel Lugs: Black composite resin

Lateral Inserts: Black composite resin

Case-back: Open in King Gold with circular satin finish

Crown: "King Gold" satin-finished, with black rubber insert.

Push-pieces: Black PVD titanium with black and red rubber inserts.

Screws: Black PVD titanium

Water resistance: Approximately 100 m or 10 ATM

Push-pieces: Start with red rubber inserts and black text at 2 o'clock, and Reset in black rubber with red text at 4 o'clock.

Dial: Matt black, 5N coloured index, red SuperLuminova™, 5N powder F1 logo at 12 o'clock, red and gold transfers

Hands: Satin-finished gilt hour and minute hands and microblasted back, Red Superluminova™.

Movement: Hublot calibre HUB4100 Mechanical chronograph with automatic winding

No. of components: 234

Jewels: 27

Bridges: Rhodium-plated with snailing

Screws: Black PVD

Oscillating Weight: Hublot King Power, black microblasted openworked plate, black polished decorative screws, black microblasted heavy metal segment, black microblasted case-back engraved on bevel and grey King Power

Main plate: Rhodium-plated with snailing

Barrel: With reinforced spring

Escapement: Glucydur hairspring

Power Reserve: Approximately 42 hours

Strap: Adjustable black rubber and Nomex strap with red stitching

Clasp: King Power "King Gold" deployant buckle, "King Gold" cap, Decorative plate in black microblasted ceramic, Black ink engraving, Black PVD titanium deployant and buttons, Black PVD polished titanium screws.