Archive for February, 2011

Longines Sponsored HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup

Longines hosted the HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup, held for the fourth consecutive year at the Dubai International Endurance City on Saturday, 15th January 2011. A total of 104 riders from 20 different countries took part in the 160km race, testing their horsemanship and stamina in the competition.

This event sponsored by Longines brought together some of the world’s leading endurance riders and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was present during the whole event. The honoured guests had great views with direct track side excitement in the exclusive Longines hospitality area. They were also given the opportunity to ride in 4×4’s into the heart of the desert alongside horses to track the riders and be part of the endurance action. Longines was proud to be part of this prestigious event and is committed to its continued support ensuring the growth and development of equestrian sports within the UAE.

The HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Endurance Cup by Longines showed spectators a true test of the horses’ strength and perseverance, as well as the riders’ keen knowledge and experience of their horse’s abilities. The first prize, a Longines Swiss Watches and a gold Cup, was won by Omair Hussain Al Bloushi after more than nine hours of race. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture were among the notable riders who participated in the race.

BaselWorld Breitling Montbrillant Caliber 01 Chronograph

Breitling new Montbrillant chronograph is first equipped with Breitling home-made Caliber 01 automatic movement. The classic design and top-level technology have been perfectly interpreted in this limited edition time piece.

Its name comes from Montbrillan Avenue in La Chaux-de-Fond. From 1892 to 1979, Breitling company has always been located here. It is here, Breitling created a number of inventions and technological innovations of chronograph, including the first independent chronograph buttons (1915), two independent timing button (1934), and the first self-winding chronograph (1969). Also in here, Breitling created the first Navitimer chronograph.

Today, a new interpretation of Breitling Montbrillant is unveiled, equipped with Breitling Swiss Watches Caliber 01 movement with strict COSC certification. It is regarded as the most excellent self-winding movement. You can see clearly the operation of Cliber 01 movement through transparent sapphire case back. Silver dial matches elegant and noble hands, 1 / 100 hours marking and 18K gold “B” letter.

Breitling Montbrillant Caliber 01 Chronograph launched 2,000 pieces steel limited edition and 200 pieces of red gold models. At the 9 o’clock position, there is engraved with a unique proprietary code, gives you absolutely distinguished collection of experience, is definitely worth a boutique collection.

Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Chronograph Automatic Watch

Maurice Lacroix Swiss Watches Les Classiques Chronograph is a master timepiece. The functions are powered by the ML 112 caliber, recognized for its reliability and performance. The precision and care devoted to the self-winding mechanism are echoed on the dial: the time indications give priority to functionality and leave no margin for aesthetic excess.

The stainless steel case, water-resistant to 30 meters and measuring 41 mm in diameter, is available with four different dial versions. Traditional, in silvered or black; very classical, with a silvered dial flanked with gilded hour-markers; or more atypical, in blue. The hours and minutes hands are adorned with Superluminova to optimize reading the time in the dark and are escorted by a direct-drive seconds hand.

The 30-minute and 12-hour counters are located at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock respectively, while the small-seconds and date indications are positioned at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock. This ideally balanced display is reminiscent of classical watches and provides a solid base for the collection’s new Chronographe Automatique, available with either a leather strap or metal bracelet.

Short measurements of time are soberly displayed in a space that has been reduced to the essentials. The three classical, or even traditional, chronograph counters embody the very spirit of the collection. A spirit that gives pride of place to a sense of elegance imbued with succinct precision.

Specifications of Maurice Lacroix Les Classiques Chronograph Automatic Watch
CASE:
Stainless steel, Ф 41mm
New bezel and caseback design
Finishing combining polished and brushed surfaces
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating (inside)
Water resistant to 30 m / 3 atm

DIAL:
Timeless design underlined by velvety finishing
Available in silver, black, blue and silver/yellow gold plated hour markers versions
Diamond cut applied hour-markers with white Superluminova SLNC1

HANDS AND DISCS:
Diamond cut hand with white Superluminova SLNC1on hours and minutes hands
Available in rhodium and yellow gold plated versions

STRAP / BRACELET:
Black or brown genuine calf crocodile imitation strap
7 rows metal bracelet combining polished and brushed finishing

METAL BRACELET:
7-rows bracelet
Alternation of vertical-brushed and polished finishing
Folding clasp with pushers

BUCKLE:
Stainless steel folding clasp with pushers
Polished, combined with brushed finishing

MOVEMENT:
Personalised ML 112 movement with guaranteed quality and precision

Technical features ML 112: Automatic movement, self-winding

Functions:
Hours and minutes indicated by central hands
Small second indicated by disc at 9 o’clock
Chronograph second by centre hand
30-minute chronograph counter at 12 o’clock
12-hour chronograph counter at 6 o’clock
Date indicated by opening at 3 o’clock

Vibration:
28 800 alt/h, 4Hz
Power reserve:48 hours
Jewels: 25
Adjustment: 3 positions after full winding and after 24 hours.

Decoration:
Rhodium coated movement, hand-decorated circular-grain, côtes de Genève.

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