THE OFFICIAL WATCH BUYER'S GUIDE - Elite Traveler
THE OFFICIAL WATCH BUYER'S GUIDE - Elite Traveler
THE OFFICIAL WATCH BUYER'S GUIDE - Elite Traveler
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franc vila<br />
franc Vila can trace his passion for watches to a moment in childhood when he watched his father’s stopped automatic watch come to life. for<br />
years, from his home in Spain, he also developed strong interests and even collections of watches, art, design and fountain pens. His career path<br />
led him to such creative outlets as film production, biochemistry investigation and luxury leather goods design, and finally to the launch of his<br />
own company in 2004: franc Vila timepieces.<br />
ColleCtion HigHligHt<br />
Built to withstand the ultimate in extreme water sports, franc Vila’s new fV EVoS 8 “cobra” chronograph is the first evolution of the brand’s “Esprit<br />
Unique”-shaped watch case with an elliptic and circular bezel. The new timepiece, water-resistant to 300m, has special carbon fiber inserts<br />
to protect the watch and a case fashioned from dieHard Extreme Steel, red gold or titanium. powered by an automatic mechanical movement,<br />
this limited edition of 88 pieces, features a chronograph function and a big date with a double-window calendar ($58,000).<br />
corporate contact: director of communications lisa delane, (949) 788-6200; ldelane@corumusa.com; www.francvila.com