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delacour 

founder and designer pierre Koukjian based his delacour Genève watch brand in watchmaking’s traditional capital city. But Koukjian, a native 

of lebanon who has lived in the world’s most colorful capitals, is not trapped by traditions. He is a self-taught artist and creative force who finds 

inspiration for his watch and jewelry designs the world over. Koukjian worked for many of the industry’s top watch makers for years, and just six 

years ago struck out on his own to launch delacour. 

ColleCtion HigHligHt 

delacour’s soft square “Saqra” case, which measures 49mm by 50mm, houses a world premiere for the brand and the industry, the Saqra Triplex 

Iridium Tourbillon. Iridium, a metal that is both hard and brittle and often found in meteorites, is the corrosion-resistant element at the heart of this 

complicated tourbillon. Specifically, iridium plates shield the titanium watch case to protect the movement’s triple time zone tourbillon complication. 

Its use is a first in watchmaking. The hand-wound timepiece reveals its elegant floating tourbillon at the 6 o’clock position, and has visible 

screw heads, yellow hour indicators, power reserve and a black gaucho rubber strap ($170,000). 

corporate contact: Esteban Salmon, 41-22-731-7280; estebansalmon1@yahoo.fr; www.delacour.ch

delaneau 

Since its founding in Bienne, Switzerland in 1880, delaneau has conjured and crafted some of the most intricate and imaginative jewelry watches 

for its own brand and other luxury watch manufacturers as well. now based in Geneva, the company continues to let artistry reign and works 

with the region’s finest stone setters, engravers, finishers, goldsmiths, watchmakers, jewelry designers plus its own enamel artists to create 

intricately beautiful timepieces. Today, delaneau’s collection is designed exclusively for women, producing a mere couple hundred pieces per 

year, and most are limited productions or customized, one-of-a-kind orders. 


The house’s new magnolia series is a captivating confluence of nature-inspired beauty and intricate technique including engraving, enameling, 

gem-setting and marquetry. The revelation of time, powered by the brand’s 1608 jumping hour and minute mechanical movement, is only second 

to the meticulously-designed dial with leafy branches and blossoms on full display. The timepieces are available in the round amazone case or 

the boxy dôme case, and fully jeweled, fully enameled or a combination of both (from $107,605). 

corporate contact: Emilie rouchette, 41-22-318-8040; erouchette@delaneauwatch.com; www.delaneauwatch.com

DeLaneau 


Combining an avant-garde aesthetic and design, the new Psychedelic Circle watch is a feminine jewelry pièce unique that plays with the patterns 

and colors of the setting. The case is set with 36 ruby baguettes (3.63 carats) and 374 round diamonds (30.95 carats), while the circle dial 

is set with 233 diamonds (20.32 carats) and onyx. Inspired by cloth from the Art Deco period, the watch, with an 1150 FP movement, sports a new 

Delaneau bi-color nubuck strap that adds a feminine touch. The watch can also be designed with a combination of precious and semi-precious 

stone settings such as with diamonds, rubies, emeralds, tourmaline, blue and pink sapphires, jade or turquoise (about $88,675). 

Contact: Emilie Rouchette, 41-22-318-80-40; erouchette@delaneauwatch.com; www.delaneauwatch.com

DeLaneau 


The house’s new Blueberry timepiece in a round Amazone case shows the incredible art of setting that marks the uniqueness of Delaneau’s one-of-akind 

pieces. The white gold case is set with 97 diamond baguettes (10.47 carats) and 132 round diamonds (24.81 carats) while the new blueberry décor 

combines diamonds and blue sapphires with an onyx dial. However, the main particularity of this watch is the Delaneau 1608 calibre that displays the 

time in a digital format. It represents a groundbreaking horological achievement as this is the first timepiece that not only combines jumping hour with 

jumping minutes but also positions the two readouts side by side, which makes life easier for women (about $264,580). 


DeLaneau 


Magic and sparkling, the Invisible Delaneau watch is a unique jewelry timepiece. The rectangular dôme case is set with 181 diamond baguettes 

and 310 round diamonds for a total of 17.51 carats that are DIF (Diamond Internally Flawless). This incredible watch includes the ingenuity of the 

Delaneau calibre 1608, which displays the time in a digital format. It is a true horological creation assembled in a jewelry case that highlights 

the art of setting (about $327,450). 


DeLaneau 


Like all Delaneau’s feminine creations, the Magnolia watches embody a confluence of specialized talents by a number of gifted artisans. This 

one-of-a-kind timepiece has a white gold case set with around 640 diamonds, but the standout feature is the enameled decoration. It is a very 

special art that lies in the technique of mixing a palette from ground glass colored with various oxides, which the enameller applies like paint to 

compose the design, repeatedly firing the piece in a high-temperature oven to permanently set each luminous hue. What also makes it unique 

is the house’s breakthrough 1608 jumping hour and minute mechanical movement (about $109,615). 


DeLaneau 


The Angelheart watch playfully combines hearts and angels, and is offered in two different cases—square or rectangular. The dial features a 

heart that can be opened up, magically transforming the two halves into angel’s wings. This timepiece is in white gold with the case and wings 

set with 800 diamonds. This stunning pièce unique can be finished in just about any way imaginable, and customized to the client’s desire (about 

$99,190). 


dewitt 

Jerome de Witt, a descendant of napoleon, philanthropist and avid watch collector, began sketching his own watches in 2003. Shortly thereafter, 

he hired Jean-marc Bengler from patek philippe to serve as his head watchmaker, and within just six years his collection has attained two world 

firsts in watchmaking, the innovation prize at the Grand prix de Genève, and several patents. deWitt watches are all assembled by elite watch- 

makers in the most traditional Swiss savoir-faire. a preference for blending traditional movements with modern materials—such as rubber, 

titanium, palladium and silicium—has shown itself in all of deWitt’s creations. 


Watchmaking excellence is at its best in dewitt’s newly-unveiled répétition minutes Tourbillon GmT antipode. a multi-complication timepiece, 

it includes functions like a tourbillion, GmT and a minute repeater. It’s a lot of complications to fit on one dial, which is why the company opted 

to use two, which when delinked from the bracelet, pivot from one side to the other with the minute repeater easily activated from either side 

($549,273). 

corporate contact: philip dussell at cellini Jewelers in new york, (212) 751-9824; www.dewitt.ch

dimodolo 

after designing watches for more than three decades for the most revered watch brands in Switzerland, and building his own namesake fine jewelry 

collection for the last nine years, di modolo founder and designer dino modolo added his own line of fine timepieces to his creative world. an instant 

hit with his devoted clients who adore the precise geometry of his jewels, the Tempia timepieces are adorned with many of mr. modolo’s signature 

design features. These 18K gold watches curve languidly along the wrist with long dials of Tahitian mother of pearl or lacquer finished in delicate 

flinque detail. White diamonds of the highest quality on the dials, cases and even the gold bracelets add to the precious nature of these creations. 


The full diamond version of Tempia embodies all of the qualities its designer considered when he first created a jewelry collection under the same 

name: wholeness, harmony and perfection. The 18K white gold watch is powered by a Swiss quartz movement and bears such beautiful details 

as an engraved mother-of-pearl dial with a delicate, flinque finish, applied roman numerals, a spherical sapphire crystal and 7.4 carats of white 

diamonds on the dial, case and bracelet ($52,500). 

corporate contact: director caly ozir, (212) 826-3600; caly@dimodolo.com; www.dimodolo.com

dior 

The designers at the helm of christian dior’s atelier in paris—John Galliano and Victoire de castellane most notably—have applied their mag- 

nificent aesthetics to the company’s timepieces in recent years. de castellane’s d de dior collection for women is nothing less than adored by 

timepiece connoisseurs and taste-makers alike. 


The la d de dior received a mini makeover this year in the form of the la mini d de dior mitza. Inspired by dior’s muse, mitza Bricard who no- 

toriously wore a leopard scarf tied around the wrist, the petite 19mm watch features a leopard pattern on a yellow gold and black lacquered dial 

adorned with diamond-highlighted spots on both the face and bezel. completing the look is a classic black satin strap with a yellow gold buckle 

set with diamonds for a look that is perfectly lady. other variations on the mini are available as well ($12,550 for the mitza). 

corporate contact: denis Velkovich at dior in new york, (212) 931-2950; www.dior.com

dubey & schaldenbrand 

Two visionaries in the world of watchmaking, Georges dubey and rene Schaldenbrand, established their firm in 1946 and immediately intro- 

duced impressive innovations, all the while holding true to an aesthetic of quiet elegance. The owner of the brand today, Jonatan Gil, is an expert 

in vintage watches and thoughtful guardian of the brand’s characteristics and design elements. He continues to ensure that each of the company’s 

movements is individually engraved by a master engraver (making them one-of-a-kind items), and finished as beautifully on the inside 

as the outside. 


adding a triple date—day of the week, day of the month and month—and a moon phase function to the previous Gran’ chrono model resulted in 

the new Gran’ chrono astro. The tonneau-shaped case, housing the new complications, took 16 months to come to fruition and the 18K pink gold 

version is embellished with 432—8.92 carats worth—of diamonds ($65,975). 

corporate contact: Sandrine pretot, 41-32-937-1430; dubeywatch@swissonline.ch; www.dubeywatch.com

ebel 

Ebel’s Beluga has enchanted women for two decades. from the time it launched, the Beluga was only crafted in gold, which made its owners 

immediate members of an exclusive club. In 1998 a steel, as well as a steel with diamonds, version launched to broaden the audience. now, the 

Beluga receives a new update. 


recently introduced, the Beluga mini retains the feminine curves of the original. The 26mm shapely case is framed by two rows of diamonds 

equalling .47 carats, and it is available with a stainless steel or gold bracelet and a few dial options including this delicate pink mother-of-pearl 

with diamond hour markers ($4,990). 

corporate contact: director anabela Barbosa, (201) 267-8101; abarbosa@ebel.com; www.ebel.com

ecw 

European company Watch, a seven-year-old collection born from the union of Italian designer roberto carlotti and master watchmaker franck 

muller, is created for the adventurous man. The timepieces reflect the designer’s avant-garde taste, and are noted for their bold appearance. 


The bold presence and distinct angles of the chronograph f18 Tornado embody the strength of all timepieces in this collection. a limited edition, this 

58mm watch is cast from a block of stainless steel that has been hand-polished to a striking mirror finish. True to its name, a whirlwind of activity 

transpires on the dial. The chronograph functions include an independent jumping seconds hand (counting eighths of a second), minutes counter 

and a center seconds hand with fly-back function. This limited edition is presented on a natural leather strap ($13,300). 

corporate contact: Irena Vereshchagina, (212) 463-8898 ext. 285; irena@franckmullerusa.com; www.europeancompanywatch.com

ellicott 

The distinguished Ellicott brand can trace its watchmaking legacy to 1738 when an English family made history with innovative movements. In 

its newest iteration, Ellicott’s luxurious watches are clearly designed for modern tastes. leaders in watchmaking today, including christophe 

claret, are behind some of the most groundbreaking new movements in the collection while external designs are works of fine jewelry. 


a new addition to the collection this year, Ellicott’s Tourbillon Springfield EcW1 with baguette diamonds is limited to only eight pieces. The auto- 

matic movement, created by Ellicott and christophe claret, contains two rotors, called a “butterfly system,” that can be seen behind triangular 

cutouts in the dial fluttering like diamond-covered butterfly wings ($301,020). 

corporate contact: Simon dahan at les Bijoux in florida, (561) 361-2311; www.ellicott.ch

ernst benZ 

Swiss engineer and inventor Ernst Benz counts aviation and gliding as his personal passions, and those pursuits have made him aware on a 

first-hand basis of the need for accurate and instantly legible instruments while flying. So he developed an aircraft instrument chronograph, 

“Benz micro aircraft chronograph,” based on World War II aviator military models, and it quickly became standard issue in single engine planes, 

military trainers, jets and sail planes. Then pilots asked Benz to create a large format version of his watches, and the resulting automatic “Great 

circle chronoScope chronograph” and “Great circle chronoSport day/date” timepieces met their need by measuring 47mm. yachtsmen and 

drivers discovered the Great circle and similar automatic models that followed. next in line was a scaled down version of the popular sport 

watches, measuring 40mm. The collection grew with the contemporary line based on aircraft design (propeller hands), which is also available 

as a dual-time watch. 


a collaboration between second-generation watchmaker leonid Khankin and fashion designer John Varvatos added the Ernst Benz by John 

Varvatos limited Edition chronoScope, limited to just 250 pieces, to the collection. Billed as a “modern vintage” timepiece, every detail of the 

design was carefully conjured to mesh the brand’s sensibilities with Varvatos’ style. The 47mm stainless steel watch will initially be available in 

two dial variations, vintage black and vintage anthracite, with two more models to follow in early 2010 (from $6,800). 

corporate contact: director of marketing and communications lydia Gauzer, (248) 203-2323; lydia@ernstbenz.com; www.ernstbenz.com

f.p. Journe 

francois-paul Journe represents the watchmaker at the top of his craft. from 1976 to 1984, he worked in his uncle’s antique watch restoration 

workshop in paris; he built his own tourbillon pocket watch in 1982; and by 1985 was ready to open his first workshop, in paris. acclaim for 

Journe’s timepieces grew quickly, and his f.p. Journe collection of highly precise mechanical watches is inspired by the noblest of timekeeping 

traditions, but reveals mr. Journe’s creative genius as well. 


The eighth creation in the octa collection, the octa perpétualle anniversary piece, celebrates the fifth anniversary of the first Boutique f.p. 

Journe in Tokyo. as with all of the timepieces in the octa collection, the challenge was in inserting the new perpetual calendar complication in 

the same 10.6mm thick case. The 40mm, automatic-winding titanium watch, which is limited to a series of 99 pieces, features a retrograde date 

indication, apertures for the day and month, and a leap year indicator ($65,000). 

corporate contact: Brigitte makhzani, 41-22-322-0909; bmakhzani@fpjourne.com; www.fpjourne.com

franc vila 

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 

years, from his home in Spain, he also developed strong interests and even collections of watches, art, design and fountain pens. His career path 

led him to such creative outlets as film production, biochemistry investigation and luxury leather goods design, and finally to the launch of his 

own company in 2004: franc Vila timepieces. 


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 

Unique”-shaped watch case with an elliptic and circular bezel. The new timepiece, water-resistant to 300m, has special carbon fiber inserts 

to protect the watch and a case fashioned from dieHard Extreme Steel, red gold or titanium. powered by an automatic mechanical movement, 

this limited edition of 88 pieces, features a chronograph function and a big date with a double-window calendar ($58,000). 

corporate contact: director of communications lisa delane, (949) 788-6200; ldelane@corumusa.com; www.francvila.com

franck muller 

franck muller discovered his calling at a very early age. as a child he developed an interest for all mechanical devices, and started to disas- 

semble and reassemble all the machines in the house to study their “hearts.” His first collection, as a teen, consisted of antique astrological 

instruments found at flea markets. add mechanics and time, and his future in watchmaking was the summation. right after his schooling in 

watchmaking, when most graduates join prestigious watch brands to learn the ropes, muller boldly opened his own atelier. The first collection 

bearing his name, consisting entirely of complicated wristwatches, debuted in 1983. from that point on, franck muller Geneve has introduced a 

world premiere once a year. 


conceived to fit a woman’s sensibilities—and wrist—the new Infinity collection features sensual curves and a graphic, yet refined aesthetic. The 

case is available with either the brand’s signature cintrée curvex or a new oval shape, the Ellipse. The roman or arabic numerals are carefully 

hand-painted on a diamond-paved surface, and the 18K white gold case, fully-set with diamonds, is available in five sizes. a blackened pVdtreated 

case set with black diamonds is also available (from $32,300). 

corporate contact: Bianca Kurusyan, (212) 463-8898 ext. 280; info@franckmullerusa.com; www.franckmullerusa.com

FRANCK MULLER 

The Master of Complications maintains his commitment to mechanical watches where other designers may not. Even in the magnificent Jewelry 

Collection, mechanical movements power the most dazzling timepieces. 


The Cintree Curvex case is much more than a traditional tonneau shape. Its design is based on the discovery of a single spherical point at which 

three axes of the watch’s curves meet. As a result, the case curves at the 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock points to create a perfectly balanced, three-dimensional 

object. The manufacturing procedure is exclusive to Franck Muller, who goes even further to shape the watch’s back, dial, hands and glass, 

too. Accenting all of these graceful curves are VVS white diamonds around the case, and a diamond-studded bracelet featuring links that repeat the 

unique curves of the Cintree Curvex. $44,000 

variations 

The Jewelry Collection is available in eight sizes of Cintree Curvex cases, and produced in 18K white gold, yellow gold, rose gold or platinum 950. 

Corporate Contact: Bianca Kurusyan, (212) 463-8898 ext. 280; info@franckmullerusa.com; www.franckmullerusa.com

FRANCK MULLER 

Purity of line and the architectural principles of art deco define the rigorous case shape of the Master Square collection. 


In the “Relief” Master Square, two rows of brilliant-cut diamonds shine brightly from the solid 18K rose gold case, which measures 29.4 mm by 36.5 

mm. The same attention to refined elegance is given to the dial of this ladies watch. The sun-stamped white lacquered dial is adorned with Roman 

numerals and a center circle of diamonds. A hand-sewn alligator strap completes the piece. $22,900 

variations 

Master Square watches are available in 18K white, yellow and rose gold, and in various sizes, with and without diamonds. 


FRANCK MULLER 

Modern-day travelers, and their necessity to dress for occasions both elegant and casual, find the Casablanca line of watches from Franck Muller 

will accompany them anywhere in style. 


The Cintree Curvex case forms the base of the classically refined Casablanca. The self-winding movement, which includes a platinum rotor, has 

a power reserve of 40 hours. It drives hours, minutes and a date function at the 6 o’clock position on the dial. The simplicity of the functions, the 

luminous numerals and hands, and a choice of straps in hand-sewn leather or rubber, make this timepiece extremely comfortable and easy to read. 

$8,400 

variations 

Casablanca is available in a choice of four colors with a steel case. Dial variations are salmon, black, white and gray matte. 


FRANCK MULLER 

In the 16th century, the Conquistadors sailed in search of El Dorado, the fabled country of gold. With the Cortez line, Franck Muller pays homage to 

one of the most famous: Hernando Cortez. The resulting design is also intended for today’s bold men and women of strong convictions who possess 

the will to win. 


The latest Cortez models reside in a square-shaped case featuring a double godron, and though they are generously-sized watches, their profiles 

are slim. This automatic timepiece, the 10000 Centre Second, features a sunburst dial with luminous numbers, and a hand-stitched crocodile or 

hand-stitched black or white rubber strap. $9,500 

variations 

Cortez watches are available in steel, 18K solid yellow, rose or white gold, and jewelry versions with diamonds on the case, dial or both. The 

model is available as a two-counter chronograph too. Dials can be made in white, black, blue, burgundy, green, gray, bronze, sable, pastel blue, 

pastel green and pastel pink. 


FRANCK MULLER 

Created in 2008 by Franck Muller, the Mariner line is modeled on the Casablanca Chronograph collection. These watches stand out for their eyecatching 

marine symbols, including blue rose and compass emblems on the black or white dials. This deep sea color, which also decorates the 

skeleton numerals and hands, evokes the feeling of all things marine. 


The Mariner displays hours and minutes, plus a seconds subdial at the 9 o’clock position and the date at 6 o’clock. The chronograph function is 

featured with central seconds, and its 30-minutes counter resides at the 3 o’clock position. Robust pushers and a screw-down crown add to the 

strength of this watch’s design, which features a Cintree Curvex case. And it is complemented perfectly by a sporty rubber strap or a more elegant 

hand-sewn alligator strap. $28,300 

variations 

Mariner, the Chronograph, is available in three Cintree Curvex case sizes, and produced in steel, gold, platinum and black PVD. 


frédérique constant 

peter Stas and aletta Stas-Bax founded their company in 1988, combining the names of their great-grandfathers —frédérique Schreiner and 

constant Stas—to make frédérique constant. Together, they presented the first frédérique constant collection in 1992, with a focus on classi- 

cal and traditional design. The brand’s slogan is “live your passion,” and its philosophy is to create valuable luxury timepieces at prices that a 

broad audience of watch-lovers can meet. 


The introduction of the maxime manufacture automatic opened a new chapter in the brand’s history of in-house developed movements. Hous- 

ing the new fc-700 caliber with date and 42-hour power reserve, the maxime manufacture automatic features a new case design as well that 

combines straight lines with rounded surfaces, and a combination of matte and polished case parts. finishing the look is a silvered, guilloche 

dial with either roman numerals or numbered indices, and an alligator strap ($2,550). 

corporate contact: Janelle couts, (877) 619-2824; www.frederique-constant.com

georg Jensen 

founded in denmark in 1904 initially as a silversmith of exclusive hollowware and jewelry, Georg Jensen’s artisans now create beautiful objects 

to wear, use and display out of gold and precious stones as well. a pure and elegant Scandinavian design style is omnipresent in all of the brand’s 

collections, from watches and jewelry to cutlery and items for the home. more than 40 years ago, Georg Jensen launched a timepiece collection, 

and when innovative designer Henning Koppel added his watch design to the line in 1978 it became world famous. 


The Koppel automatic 24 Hour watch with power reserve indicator displays both a second time zone and the power reserve in a stark, elegant way. 

limited to 500 pieces, the anniversary watch features Henning Koppel’s signature engraved on the case back. Encased in steel with a white or black 

dial, or in 18K gold with a white dial, the Koppel will always represent the clarity of excellent danish design ($11,000). 

corporate contact: director francesca madeo, (212) 867-1221; fmadeo@georgjensenusa.com; www.georgjensen.com

gerald genta 

Jumping hours, retrograde minutes and a design aesthetic that is nothing less than avant garde—these are the unmistakable characteristics of 

the Gerald Genta collection of complicated watches. 


Taking its inspiration from the snowy peaks and glaciers of mount Kilimanjaro, Genta’s new Gefica Kilimanjaro, with a white dial and white al- 

ligator strap, is a striking timepiece that evokes the mystery of the mountain. The bronze case, a material unique to watchmaking, holds the 

self-winding movement with a favored combination of functions including jumping hours and retrograde minutes and date. This special edition 

watch is limited to just 100 pieces ($17,400). 

corporate contact: anne-lise Weistroff, 41-22-719-1776; anne-lise.weistroff@geraldgenta.com; www.geraldgenta.com

girard-perregaux 

In 1791 Girard-perregaux was officially born, when 19-year-old Jean-francois Bautte introduced his first timepiece. His manufacture in Geneva 

specialized in ultra-thin pocket watches and welcomed such discriminating clients as Victoria, the future Queen of England, Vittorio Emanuele, 

King of Italy, and other members of Europe’s courts. The name Girard-perregaux first appeared on the watches in 1856, after watchmaker 

constant Girard and marie perregaux married. In 1889, Girard’s tourbillon with three gold bridges won international prestige, and it remains 

an iconic design that is referenced in new introductions to this day. In 1992, the Italian entrepreneur, architect and former racing driver, luigi 

macaluso, took over the company’s reins. 


adding to the already glamorous cat’s Eye collection, the cat’s Eye Haute Joaillerie timepiece is an exceptional combination of technical excel- 

lence and intricate design. Set entirely with baguette diamonds, 394 in total equalling 52 carats, the white gold timepiece, which takes more than 

1,200 hours of work, displays the brilliance of master craftsmen. The watch’s mechanical movement with automatic winding and a speciallyequipped 

gold rotor set with 145 diamonds can be seen through the transparent case back ($1,130,000). 

corporate contact: Vice president dimitri aubert, (201) 218-0026; daubert@tradema-usa.com; www.girard-perregaux.com

glashütte original 

ferdinand adolph lange, master watchmaker to the Saxon court, founded the first watch manufac- 

tory in Glashütte, Germany in 1845 at a time when the local economy was in desperate need of a 

new industry. His bold initiative attracted some of the finest watchmakers of the time, and Glashütte 

original produced world premiere complications and noteworthy designs, and that commitment 

to mechanical watchmaking at the highest level has remained pure. 


only a timepiece whose precision is rigorously tested by an authorized institute can claim the distinction of being a chronometer. Glashütte original’s 

Senator chronometer underwent such testing and is the brand’s first timepiece with an official confirmation in the form of a certificate. The manual 

winding caliber 58-01, which powers the Senator chronometer, was re-designed to make the precise synchronization of the minute and seconds hands 

possible, while the design of the watch is reminiscent of a classic pocket chronometer with a silver dial that holds the subsidiary seconds and power 

reserve displays. The 42mm case is available in either rose gold or white gold with a black louisiana alligator skin strap ($26,900). 

corporate contact: Steven cohen, (201) 271-4630; steven.cohen@swatchgroup.com; www.glashuette-original.com

graham-london 

George Graham, who lived in london from 1673 to 1751, was a watch innovator for his era, and became known as the father of the chronograph. 

Graham-london today is a contemporary Swiss-made watch brand that never loses sight of the mechanical feats and accomplishments that 

defined its beginnings. 


The evolution of the brand’s technical mastery and innovative design yields the new chronofighter oversize Gold GmT Big date. The timepiece 

has the automatic Bi-compax 42-hour power reserve chronograph, an easy-to-read GmT device, a big date at 12 o’clock and an eye-catching 

“left-hand drive” reset lever and button. The 47mm case is available in red gold, or a red gold and stainless steel version on a sporty rubber strap 

(price upon request). 

corporate contact: norm Kushner, (212) 688-4500; rabluxllc@aol.com; www.graham-london.com

greubel forsey 

This extraordinary Swiss brand is the product of one french and one English watchmaker. robert Greubel and Stephen forsey seek to invent new 

mechanisms and improve the technical performance of mechanical timepieces. The duo launched their first invention in 2004, and waiting lists 

for their creations have grown ever since. 


a testament to their innovative approach to watchmaking, Greubel and forsey’s Invention piece 3 (a tribute to the brand’s third invention, the 

Tourbillon 24 Secondes Incliné) is a spectacular example of the brand’s commitment to developing new micromechanical inventions that improve 

chronometric performance. The 43.5mm case in white gold, red gold or platinum (limited to 11 pieces of each) holds an original single tourbillon 

cage inclined at 25 degrees that performs a rapid 24-second rotation to ensure the watch’s efficiency and performance. The back of the timepiece 

also bears a special message from robert Greubel and Stephen forsey whose meaning can only be deciphered when observed through a 

magnifying glass ($430,000). 

corporate contact: dominique Gerente, (310) 205-5555; dominique@greubelforsey.com; www.greubelforsey.com

gucci 

Italian fashion house Gucci is famed for displaying its iconic motifs—nail heads, bamboo and the horsebit to name a few—in its luxurious fashion, 

jewelry and accessories. The new line of watches for women now embodies the most striking elements of those motifs. 


a new take on the famed Gucci symbol, the marina chain watch, created by in-house designer frida Giannini, features the iconic anchor chain 

sign, a motif originally inspired by the yachting world of the 1960s. The case is available in two sizes, small (26mm by 35mm) or large (33mm by 

43.2mm), and in a choice of three materials: steel, 18K yellow gold or a combination of the two. a black lacquered or white mother-of-pearl dial, 

which can be adorned with diamonds, adds to the elegance of this sophisticated timepiece ($795 to $21,500). 

corporate contact: michael daly at Gucci in new york, (212) 826-2600; www.gucci.com

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