Archive for February, 2011

Corum Golden Bridge Automatic Movement Watch

This mechanical Golden Bridge movement made a strong impact roght from the time of its first presentation in 1980. Over 30 years ago, this exceptional baguette movement with its innovative construction wrote a new chapter in the history of Corum, even in the whole watchmaking field.

This Corum Golden Bridge Automatic Movement Watch is introduced in 2011 for the first time. This is an automatic version with linear winding. It heralds a new era in the legend of the unique Golden Bridge movement. Corum Golden Bridge Automatic Movement Watch – world première of the automatic variation is presented in a red or white gold case. Silver grey dial is protected by high quality sapphire crystal glass, with rose gold arrow hour markers. And through the tranparent case back, one can see the perfect operation of this great movement.

Fitted with a crocodile leather strap fastened by a gold buckle, the new Corum Swiss Watches Golden Bridge Automatic will be issued in limited production runs in 2011, comprising 130 in red gold and 70 in white gold. This exclusive approach reflects the exceptional nature of the first ever automatic Golden Bridge movement.

Hublot Opens Its New Boutique in New York On Madison Avenue

Hublot is already present in the United States, with two exclusive boutiques in Miami – at Bal Harbour and Boca Raton. Opening soon in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. Nearly 300 square metres – including a mezzanine for a more confidential salon lounge – completely dedicated to the world of Hublot. The boutique enjoys an ultra-prestigious address, since the premises on 62nd are part of a historic Madison house dating from the 19th Century, and which is situated in a block encompassing the grandest luxury houses.

The innovative and technological touch dear to Hublot is represented by an unprecedented new large Raptor table made by Xavier Dietlin, the LCG Madison glasses which finely embellish the watch showcases, the spatial motors which enable you to view a watch from all angles, and finally a giant screen guided from Switzerland capable of broadcasting Hublot events live worldwide.

Developed according to the same concept as the Hublot Swiss Watches boutique in Paris’ Place Vendôme, which opened a few weeks ago, the famous New Yorker star architect Peter Marino has reinterpreted the concept of fusion dear to the brand, using materials such as bronze, natural buckskin or ebony to convey a warm yet hushed atmosphere.

Hermes New Arceau Grande Lune Watch

Hermes Arceau Series was designed by famous designer Henri d’Origny in 1978. The case shape of this series was inspired by stirrups. This year Hermes adds new Grande Lune watch, continuing the classic and elegance of this series. Arceau is one of the most representative collections of Hermes watch, as the design of this collection closely connected with equestrian. And in 1837, Hermes started to produce saddle in Paris and developed well.

The new unveiled moon phase watch Arceau Grande Lune presents 43 mm diameter case. It is a full calendar watch with day and month display. There are two models to be chosen: black and silver dial. The dial is decorated with common herringbone parallel patterns on saddle blanket seat. Besides, the classic markers comes from the original Arceau watch of 1978 models.

Moon phase display locates at 6 o’clock, whose outer bezel is date marking. This new Arceau Grande Lune Watch is equipped with automatic movement Dubois Depraz 9313 moon phase module. It has a specially designed dark blue moon phase dial and rhodium-plated stars. The fine movement can be seen through the transparent sapphire case back. The month and day display is at 12 o’clock. And the Hermes Paris logo is also at 12 o’clock. This new master piece is teamed with black or brown crocodile leather strap with folding clasp.

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