In honor of the legendary ship watchmaker Ulysse Nardin has released a new model Classico Limited Edition Santa Maria, whose face is decorated with a colorful image of the ship, made in the technique of cloisonne enamel.

The drawing was created in several stages, but in general it took about 50 hours and 26 different operations. The point is to ensure that the grid of gold thread, whose length is about 500 m and a thickness of no more than a hair, poured enamel fragments. Thus, gradually creating the whole picture. The very face is painted in a rich dark-blue tint, and indication of time by using the golden hour indexes, and the central hands.

August 3, 1492 from the port of Palos in the west in search of new routes to India under the command of Christopher Columbus’ expedition went three ships: the “Santa Maria”, “Pinta” and “Nina”, under the command of Christopher Columbus. Alas, December 25, “Santa Maria” sat on the reef and this is its office to the benefit of the Motherland is over, but in spite of the sad end, the flagship “Santa Maria” Squadron of the great discoverer of the most famous sailing ship era “of Discovery.” With the ship’s cargo was removed, and the wreckage of his built a fort, which was called “Navidad” – Christmas.

Specifications:
Movement:
- Ulysse Nardin 815 self-winding
- A power reserve of 42 hours
- Frequency of 28 800 pc / h
- A certified COSC chronometer
Functions:
- Hours, minutes, seconds
Housing:
- 18K white or yellow gold
- Diameter of 40 mm
- Water resistant 50 meters
- Anti-reflective sapphire glass on the front side, sapphire crystal on the back cover
Strap:
- Alligator leather
- Buckle in 18K white or rose gold

In the case of white gold set rozovogo18K or officially certified COSC chronometer as an automatic mechanism Ulysse Nardin 815 with a reserve of 42 hours. Bright new product comes on a blue leather strap with gold buckle, harmonizing with the color of the dial.

In a bold leap through time, the limited edition of the Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with three gold bridges, a new perspective on a movement whose origins date back to the late 19th Century. Based on the latest state of the art of focusing scarce technical expertise and manufacturing is within its gently curved Art Deco case.

Molded in red gold, housing and bridges offer a striking contrast with the color of the main plate. His gray matte coating is the result of a specific combination of precious materials such as platinum and uses advanced technologies.

Movement Girard-Perregaux 9600-0019,
Mechanical self-winding
Functions: Tourbillon, hours, minutes
Dimensions: 28.60 mm x 30.30 mm
Total thickness: 3.20 mm
Jewels: 31 jewels
Power reserve: minimum 48 hours
Winding: automatic, hand-brushed platinum rotor
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations/hour (3 Hz)
Pink-gold case with domed anti-glare sapphire glass
Back: with anti-glare sapphire
Dimensions: 36.10 mm x 35.25 mm
Water resistance: 30 meters
Crown: pink gold, engraved with GP logo
Dial: matte anthracite surface treatment (NAC) on the mainplate
Hands: gold regatta, diamond polished

The tourbillon system also requires special attention, as its 72 components must be meticulously assembled inside a diameter of just 12 millimeters. The hand-guilloched skeletonized bridges, with their pure, contemporary geometry, are the fruit of extremely delicate design: first finely openworked, they are then carefully hand-polished. Seven days are necessary to obtain a perfect finish, since the numerous closed angles form a considerable challenge.

The Vintage 1945 Tourbillon with three gold Bridges is a formidable demonstration of the Manufacture’s expertise. The self-winding caliber GP9600 movement has an integrated micro-rotor housed under the barrel, patented by Girard-Perregaux. The mechanism’s architecture, also visible through the sapphire back is further enhanced by the matte anthracite-coated components.

1977 Patek Philippe to launch Cal.240 thickness of 2.4mm. While the same mini-disk ultra-thin automatic watch has been in use ever since, still one hundred thin Patek most the main machine. Not only in the two pointer watch, equipped with a perpetual calendar mechanism. Quenching chain, more than three decades of competency. 240 chain design for one-way on, but the weight of the 22K automatic plate on the chain mechanism with properly, the excellent performance of the previous chain, is quite high-quality thin automatic movement.

In 1996, Chopard, 1.96 advent of the fourth mini-plate movement to the peak of watchmaking. While the movement of the newly developed thickness of 3.3mm, 3mm ultra-thin thickness of the movement identified by the author, but there are other ultra-thin movement of the double-decker gossamer rare mini disc two-way on Chain performance and gooseneck tuning system. 1.96 Observatory and Geneva Seal certification, is a very high-quality movement.

Earl of 25P movement by Lemania, coupled with automatic plate thickness is 2.08 mm, automatic movement of the world’s truly the most quoted, but is not durable, have long been replaced.

In addition, the most sophisticated in using the automatic plate large, ultra-thin automatic watch movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s 920 recognized design. Only by Patek Philippe, the love he and Vacheron Constantin three brands use the automatic movement in addition to ultra-thin, the biggest feature is the use of a suspended barrel, the barrel hanging in the upper splint, compared to the general axis fixed to the substrate movement more than the next less likely to cause wear and tear of the winding axis.

Celebrating 40 years of Audemars Piguet’s iconic timepiece Royal Oak, the world’s first luxury sports timepiece that sparked a complete shift in the watch industry, the Swiss Manufacture from Le Brassus in the Vallee de Joux has put together this distinctive and one of a kind exhibition.
No need to scrutinize the condition reports for the collection of Audemars Piguet Royal Oaks set to hit the auction block on May 13 in Geneva. Each of the pieces , which commemorate the iconic model’s 40th anniversary, was sent to the manufacture in Le Brassus to be checked and authenticated.

The collection will be included in the Antiquorum sale of Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces at the Hotel Kempinski in Geneva, each packaged with an Audemars Piguet certificate of origin. The entire sale collection will be previewed as part of a traveling exhibition that will stop in New York, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Geneva.

Audemars Piguet’s history is marked with many landmark records and world firsts– the first wristwatch with tourbillon and mechanical winding, the smallest self-winding watch with perpetual calendar, the Dual Time, the Ladies Minute Repeater Chiming watch.

In 2002, Antiquorum set the all-time world record for a wristwatch at auction, selling a unique 1939 platinum Patek Philippe World Time Ref. 1415 for $4,026,524  Another record price for a modern watch was achieved in 2004 for the unique white gold Caliber 89, also by Patek Philippe, was sold for $5,002,652.

Antiquorum has long been a source of collectors’ pieces. Last week, the auction house sold a Patek Philippe Ref. 3974, a platinum minute-repeater and perpetual calendar for an astounding $902,599.

The Audemars Piguet trademark was registered in 1882, and the firm was officially founded later in 1889. Today, Audemars Piguet is the oldest Manufacture still owned and operated by its founding families. In 1972, the company made the daring choice to launch the world’s first high-end sports watches in steel: the Royal Oak.

La Montre Hermès presents its first production of two movements, which is complemented by the Hours and Le Temps des Grandes suspended complications, the high standards of craftsmanship and excellence required of a house with a tradition of watchmaking in 1912 .

Caliber has given birth to two exclusive movements to measure time in both female and male worlds of the headband and the collections of dressage. These movements result of the ongoing cooperation between the two buildings dedicated to excellence, Hermes and Vaucher Manufacture – instead of what the former has a 25% stake in its capital since 2006. H1837 and H1912 the automatic mechanical movement movements displayed hour drive, minutes, seconds and date, depending on the version.

The clock dressage, founded in 2003 by Henri Origny, now appears in a modernized interpretation, while faithful to his original aesthetic. In recognition of the exclusive 11 ½” ‘movement makes the collection of its kind dressage sophisticated timepieces. These movements in-house, after the founding date of Hermès is named, in versions with either a hand large central seconds and date display at 6 o’clock, or with small seconds at 6 hours.

The Dauphine hands are skeleton, applique are sanded, the crown is nestled close to the event. While the case remains the same size, the orifice diameter of 1.5 mm wide, to provide a broader vision that is increasingly layered dial. The unique beauty of its tonneau shape is tapered fluid through approaches in the case and it is perfect extended curve. “Clamped” to a leather or metal band, the case is inspired by Hermes equestrian roots. The new collection includes ten different models.

Bubba Watson, the shaggy-haired, Bagdad-born owner of the General Lee hit an epic right hook out of the pines of Augusta National Golf Course to set him up to win the 2012 Masters in dramatic fashion. Bubba Waston won his first major golf tournament. He is the superstar golfer sponsored by Richard Mille, came out victorious in the 2012 Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia. The suspenseful tournament ended with a a sudden death playoff on the 10th hole in with Watson coming out on top.

During the tournament, Watson was seen wearing the white Richard Mille RM038 wristwatch, the timepiece which was specially named after him.  The watch is an ultra light-weight magnesium-aluminum alloy case with a movement that insulates the tourbillon from shockwaves generated by Watson’s drive.

The Richard Mille RM038  is valued at $590,000. Says Richard Mille, whose tourbillons have long been noted for their unusual ability to take a beating that would leave most other tourbillons in pieces – most notably, the sold-out RM027 which was worn during the 2011 tournament season by Rafael Nadal. His latest tough-guy tourbillon is the RM038, named for pro golf power hitter Bubba Watson;

its magnesium-aluminum alloy case is light and super strong, and the movement insulates the tourbillon from the violent shockwave generated by Watson’s drive with a suspension strut system that recalls the construction of the F1 cars that were Richard Mille’s original inspiration.

Commenting on the Boutique in Vienna, OMEGA President Stephen Urquhart, said, “We are delighted to be adding this boutique to our global network. The location on Stock-im-Eisen-Platz is very much in keeping with our retail strategy of locating boutiques at the best shopping addresses in the world.”

The boutique, with more than 400 square meters of floor space, offers two spacious levels of sales and presentation areas. The extensive range includes OMEGA’s Constellation, Seamaster, Speedmaster and De Ville watch lines along with exclusive timepieces that are available only in flagship stores. This offer is complemented by the OMEGA’s Fine Jewellery and Fine Leather Collections, and the brand’s recently added Aqua Terra Eau de Toilette Pour Homme fragrance.

Visitors to the OMEGA Boutique in Vienna are greeted by an experienced and multilingual team of watch specialists. The reception area on the ground floor is reserved for the reception of guests. The other spacious showrooms are located on the first floor and are situated along the front windows with sales desks, alcoves with seating and a service area as well as a lounge. A separate section at the rear of the upper floor is used the exhibition space for historical exhibits from the Omega Museum.

Champagne glass decorated with subtle gold OMEGA logos gives the rooms structure. Serving as a design element, it also conceals some of the cabinets. The counters are crafted from anigre wood and the countertops are covered with ivory-shaded leather. The bearing surfaces are partly covered with bronze-coulored fabric.

Hand-chiselled, silvered glass adds a particularly glamorous effect to the free-standing display cases. Vertical aluminium profiles act as room dividers and perfectly complement the different glass and wood surfaces.

The floors of the OMEGA Boutique in Vienna are made of marble. The walls were designed with a “stucco” technique: colour is applied here in several layers – the gloss appears when the wall is wet polished.

With her femininity, luxury and refined design are the Premier collection is emblematic here revisited with Premier Ladies 36mm. This timepiece, developed with exceptional women in mind, is clearly intended to perpetuate the moment at hand.

Premier Ladies 36mm interpreted sophisticated aesthetic codes of the legendary Premier collection. This means first and foremost a generous 36mm case that clothes on the wrist as the most precious jewel, while the three central arches are decorated in a subtle reminder to those leading exhibition for Harry Winston in New York.

Premier Ladies 36mm marries a resolutely aesthetic flows nicely with a thin figure. The redesigned body radiates a distinct modern appeal. The eye is drawn inexorably to the shimmering mother-of-pearl dial in subtle shades of opal white or champagne classified. Mother of pearl is perfectly suited to the art of decorative mosaic. Facets of backlash resulting from chromatic effects and transparency gives a poetry reflect further strengthened by the hands, and the facets catch the light. Twelve diamonds mark the hours of telescope gemset echo and the crown, election night, the story of Harry Winston and its tradition of great jewelry.

Premier women of 36 mm is equipped with an automatic or a quartz movement, while the gold case with a red or white satin ribbon or a gold bracelet, which is either polished or simply set with diamonds brilliantly equipped.

By this eloquent tribute to the glamor and elegance, Harry Winston again proclaimed his love for women, offering them a vivid reminder that time is infinitely precious.

Hamilton Pioneer Autochrono Automatic Chronograph watch

Hamilton annals of the most brilliant of a career of World War II military watch. During World War II, Hamilton stopped civilian production lines, full production of the military watch, in a short period of three years, the U.S. military and allied forces produced over 100 million armed forces timer, followed by reduced production, but the military the sturdy and powerful spirit reflected in the watch have been incorporated into the brand’s DNA. Khaki Pioneer series is engraved since the 1940s and 1950s the British Royal Air Force watch. The coin pattern, antimagnetic soft iron, Snake Eyes pointer purely aviation elements combined with the new H31 movement, the leading Swiss technology to give new life war hero.

Breguet Type XXI titanium watch

XX chronograph watch Breguet designed for the French Naval Air Force in the 1950s, the Type XXI’s inspiration is derived from the. This watch as the seconds, minutes counter installed in the center of the watch. Retrograde aeronautics special ordered self-winding mechanical movement, watch the first two titanium case, black spray paint rotating bezel, embossed numerals are a sign of tribute to the Naval Aviation.

Omega Constellation watch series is one of the world’s most popular and most recognizablethe watch. Since the 1982 introduction of the “claws” of the iconic design, this remarkable watch collections around the world attracted numerous loyal supporter.

38 mm matte case with polished prop claws are a variety of metal materials to choose from: 18K red gold, 18K gold, 18K red gold with stainless steel and 18K gold with stainless steel. Matte bezel Roman numeral hour markers set with 0.13 carat total weight of 116 brilliant cut diamonds, the light sparkling.

“Claws” design was born 30 years after Omega Constellation 38 mm Sunday Calendar section equipped with a new release of Omega coaxial movement of the 8602/8612 – Omega-grown coaxial movement family models with the Sunday calendar display and instantaneous jump function of the movement. Si 14 silicon material gossamer applications a more perfect timing performance and exceptional stability. Watch this section to enjoy up to four years after-sales service guarantee.

Through the screwed sapphire crystal back, the operation of the new Omega 8602/8612 coaxial movement is clearly visible. Watch with metal bracelet with the case of the same material.

The classic constellation star emblem logo located above the calendar window. The new Omega Constellation series of 38 mm Sunday Calendar waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. Arched 18K gold central hour, minute and second hands are covered with luminous coating, calendar window at 6 o’clock and week window at the 12 o’clock position is particularly striking.