Unique One off Watches for Connoisseurs by GRIEB & BENZINGER

The specialized workshop GRIEB & BENZINGER presents the PLATINUM edition. This unique watch concept means pure luxury, exclusivity and uniqueness combined with historical watch making: GRIEB & BENZINGER craft unique wristwatches based on exceptional historic movements. Original movements with complications such as minute repeaters originally made by the greatest old masters of horology such as Patek Philippe built from around 1880 to 1920 are restored and modified here, using traditional handcraft from the old days when the historic movements have been built to create unique GRIEB & BENZINGER PLATNUM style timepieces on customer’s request.

Classic old watches are thus turned into new exclusive fine platinum masterpieces. Amongst other things, the conception is based on traditional – and nowadays very rare – techniques of craftsmanship for the finishing of the movements: skeletonising, engraving and guilloch by hand.

There are no more than a handful of specialists world-wide to master this art of traditional handcraft today. Thus only a maximum of ten restored timepieces per year are created in this classic and explicitly time-consuming way, each single one of them a true unicum.

The latest GRIEB & BENZINGER one-off is based on an original movement by Patek Philippe Minute Repeater movement, exclusively built for the famous New York based jeweller TIFFANY’s around 1887. This special watch movement has been modified into a GRIEB & BENZINGER style regulator – restored, guilloch? hand-engraved and coated with blue platinum to be ready to turn into a new exclusive timepiece. The hand-skeletonized Sterling Silver dial reveals the movement. The massive 48 mm diameter case is made of 130 g platinum. The exclusive unicum presents itself unexpectedly discreet, in the eye of the connoisseur beholder, however, it unmistakably shows its breathtaking quality. But there will only be one lucky timepiece enthusiast world-wide to enjoy wearing this exclusive watch at his wrist.

Among collectors and connoisseurs world-wide the specialized GRIEB & BENZINGER workshop in south Germany is a leading name when it comes to extraordinary timepieces and restoration. With its mostly historic special machinery, the workshop reminds of an industrial museum and the spirit of Abraham-Louis Breguet. The three partners Georg Bartkowiak, Jochen Benzinger and Hermann Grieb clients range from collectors, private connoisseurs, to head of state, and even renowned brands such as IWC or Chronoswiss.

Let Longines Brighten You in 2010 Spring and Summer

In this season, we pursue fashion in everything in their details. For the world of watches, their classic features are also fashion elements. Longines new models of 2010 come to Chinese market and are greatly received by most of Chinese people relying on its professional precise timing and brand-new classical innovative design.

Longines Sports Legend Series Diving Dual-markers Gold Watch
Collocation of classic pure black and rose gold creates outstanding artistic temperament and personality charm. Golden is the popular and bright of this season being full of contemporary feeling. Longines sports legend series diving dual-markers gold watch presents as 18K rose gold case, 42 millimeters diameter, sapphire crystal watch face, true black dial with white marking. The position of 12, 9, 6 o’clock present with Arabic numerals. 3 o’clock position is date display window. The markers and pointers are all treated with long-lasting luminance, containing a self-winding movement. Black alligator leather strap is in compliance with the pure black dial, noble and classical. This watch can be water-resistant up to 300 meters. Its nobility, elegance, classic and excellence are perfectly fit the outstanding men. Matching with sports or business casual style dress, you are the most shining person.

Longines Conquest Diving Series Star Chart Watch
In fresh spring and summer, bright color is always the mainstream of trend. Look at this Longines conquest diving series star chart watch, blue star chart dial, so romantic. If you love diving or have plan to travel in sea, this professional watch is your best choice. It will make you active, shining and fresh. The case is stainless steel, elegant marine blue dial decorated with star chart, blue unidirectional bezel decorated with embossed figures, rotary back, screw-type crown with flank protection. The men’s model’s diameter is 39 millimeters, containing a self-winding movement, while women’s 29.5 millimeters, containing quartz movement, both with steel chain belt. They all can waterproof up to 300 meters.

To Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary, Chopard Officially Became the Official Sponsor of Hainan Rendez-Vous 2010

The Swiss famous watches and jewelery brand Chopard officially announced to sign a sponsorship agreement with Hainan Rendez-Vous, became the main sponsor of Hainan Rendez-Vous. 2010 is the 150th anniversary of Chopard. In this special day, Chopard showed its remarkable achievements with 150-year history.

Hainan Rendez-Vous first held the private plane sub-exhibition in 2006. It was the first luxurious private plane platform of China. Hainan Rendez-Vous private plane sub-exhibition has ever been held in Changsha and Macau, China. This year, Hainan Rendez-Vous will be held on April 2 to 4 at Hong Zhou International Marina in Sanya City, Hainan province. There will be private plane, super boat and fashion luxury show (including the luxurious mansion, expensive cars, resorts, etc.).

Chopard will arrange a extraordinary dinner party for Hainan Rendez-Vous. By then, gorgeous Food & Wine will be full of the luxurious banquet hall. Besides, there are famous models to show beautiful and shining top jewelry series of Chopard. Each piece of jewelry is carefully selected in Swiss. The exquisite design, outstanding technology and dazzling light will give you a memorable party.

In order to meet deep pursuit of luxury of the participants, Chopard will hold jewelry and watch exhibition in the second day of Hainan Rendez-Vous. At that time, there will be special guider to explain the design concept and making technology of every piece of jewelry and watch.

Mr. Roland Buser, the managing director of Chopard in China, said, “I am very glad to participate in this event. For Chopard, 2010 is very important. We will show all of you a great and worthy party”.

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