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omain Jerome<br />
romain Jerome’s cEo yvan arpa went on a quest to secure material so precious, so exclusive, that it could never be re-created. What he acquired<br />
was a piece of history, specifically, a piece of hull from the wreckage of the ocean liner, Titanic. arpa had the material smelted with steel, and it<br />
is now an integral part of romain Jerome’s collection that pays tribute to the great ocean liner. an official certificate of authenticity guarantees<br />
the origin of materials from the Titanic, which grace the cases and dials of these remarkable and complicated timepieces.<br />
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The new Tourbillon Steampunk’s 50mm case, constructed using parts of the Titanic, features the collection’s signature rust bezel—inspired by<br />
the hull and boiler room of the doomed ocean liner—and comes in steel, ceramic or 18K pink gold. The only indicator of time on the dial-free<br />
watch is the roman numeral 12 that hovers above the rJ 2 mechanical automatic tourbillon movement. only nine pieces are available in each<br />
color, making this timepiece as collectible as parts of the ship themselves (from $149,132).<br />
corporate contact: paul Sheddon, (813) 926-3367; www.romainjerome.com
salvatore ferragamo<br />
Salvatore ferragamo, the legendary Italian fashion designer who dressed Hollywood royalty in the golden years of the silver screen, now has a<br />
line of timepieces within his namesake collection that are as fashionable as his iconic footwear. all pay tribute to the distinctly Italian tradition<br />
of craftsmanship, luxury and creativity.<br />
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Salvatore, the first gentlemen’s watch available from the house, now has a feminine counterpart—the Salvatore lady. The round, 31mm stainless<br />
steel case is embellished with 136 brilliant-cut diamonds on the bezel and 30 more diamonds grace the mother-of-pearl dial. a blue genuine<br />
alligator strap, stamped with the brand’s original logo from the thirties, completes the elegant look ($4,950).<br />
corporate contact: Gilda deBartoli at Salvatore ferragamo in new york, (212) 759-3822; nyfifthavenue@us.ferragamo.com;<br />
www.ferragamo.com
sarcar<br />
carlo Sarzano, a representative of the most prestigious watch companies who achieved his dream when he founded his own Sarcar watch company<br />
in 1948, never strayed from his philosophy of “knowing how to be large enough to be strong, yet small enough to be free.” Today, Sarcar<br />
is strong in design and craftsmanship, and one glimpse at its creations indicates it remains small enough to foster artistic freedom in watch<br />
design.<br />
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Two years of research and development finally came to fruition in Sarcar’s new Twister watch, which features a floating one-carat diamond on<br />
the dial—a hallmark of the brand. Highly decorative, the Twister’s 18K white gold bezel is adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds and a dial pavéd<br />
with diamonds and precious stones, including emeralds, rubies and sapphires representing the four elements of life—earth, fire, water and air<br />
(represented by diamonds). The watch retails for $290,000.<br />
corporate contact: pascal Savoy, (954) 600-9492; psavoy@crossbowinternational.com; www.sarcar.ch
speake-marin<br />
British-born peter Speake-marin, who studied the art and craft of watchmaking in the UK and Switzerland, in 2000, opened his own atelier to<br />
create the watches he always wished had existed. In all instances, the movements are classically designed and solid cases hold precious dials<br />
made from heavy enamel or gold. for evidence of the longevity of his timepieces, Speake-marin points to the strength of the design and craftsmanship<br />
of his winding crown and its tube in his timepieces, which he predicts will outlive him.<br />
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after three years of development, Speake-marin unveiled his first in-house movement, the caliber Sm2 with a signature rotor that gives a<br />
glimpse of the base movement beneath. The graceful marin-1, the first model to hold the new caliber and a variation on his existing work, fea-<br />
tures an enamel dial-within-a-dial in the 38mm or 42mm titanium case and classic blued-steel hands ($33,830).<br />
corporate contact: martin pulli, (215) 508-4610; martinpulli@aol.com; www.speake-marin.com
tag heuer<br />
TaG Heuer’s origins began with the company started in 1860 by Edouard Heuer. It was known simply as Heuer until 1985, when Techniques<br />
d’avant Garde acquired the brand and the name became TaG Heuer. With complementary product lines for a similar, discriminating audience,<br />
the two divisions formed a powerhouse in the category of luxury sport watches. now a division of lVmH, TaG Heuer has a celebrity following that<br />
has included Steve mcQueen (he wore the monaco), Tiger Woods, leonardo dicaprio and maria Sharapova.<br />
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a concept in 2004 is finally coming to actualization in TaG Heuer’s new monaco V4, the world’s first belt-driven watch entering the market at the<br />
end of 2009. The V4’s revolutionary features include a linear weight that moves up and down between four barrels to reduce the loss of energy,<br />
a relay of five belt drives that replace standard pinions, and the substitution of some of the synthetic ruby bearings with 11 micro ball-bearings.<br />
Its cutting-edge design, with the barrels mounted in a V shape, allowed the designers to simultaneously reduce the case depth, improve its ergonomics<br />
and also enhance its aesthetic appeal. limited to just 150 numbered pieces, the watch retails for $80,000.<br />
corporate contact: david Zuckerman at TaG Heuer in new york, (212) 925-0462; www.tagheuer.com
TechnoMarine<br />
Founded by entrepreneur Franck Dubarry in 1997, TechnoMarine reflected the hedonistic tendencies of its birthplace St. Tropez with an array of<br />
bright and flashy styles that quickly became a favorite of international jet-setters and celebrities. In 1999, TechnoMarine became the first brand<br />
to put a diamond bezel on a plastic diving chronograph and, later, was the first to introduce colored ceramic watches. Under the guidance of its<br />
recently completed leadership team, including Chairman Christian Viros, Group CEO Vincent Perriard and CEO of TechnoMarine North America<br />
Steven E. Cohen, the brand is undergoing a strategic re-focusing and re-energizing. Designs that are at once daring and streamlined, sophisticated<br />
colors with universal appeal and technical ingenuity will be the hallmarks of the brand.<br />
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The newly launched Cruise Sport watch, part of TechnoMarine’s re-positioning, is an offshoot of the brand’s iconic pillar, the Cruise watch, which<br />
was the first ever to mix diamonds with plastic. The new Cruise Sport embodies the themes at the heart of the brand—technique and aquatic<br />
pursuit—in a streamlined and sophisticated design with a clever use of color. The Cruise Sport Chronograph, housed in a stainless steel case<br />
with black gel cover, is available in a 40 or 45mm case and in a range of color options ($425).<br />
Corporate Contact: CEO Steven Cohen at TechnoMarine USA, (305) 438-0880; steven.cohen@technomarine.net; www.technomarine.com
tiret<br />
founded in 2004 by daniel lazar, Tiret watches convey the time in powerful, bold designs that range from the inarguably masculine to dazzlingly<br />
feminine. Tiret also creates gem versions on a custom basis for clients, who include celebrities like Usher.<br />
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part of the new york Gotham collection, Tiret’s new Gotham automatic chrono houses a specifically manufactured movement in a striking<br />
square case. But beyond the case shape, the wearer can customize the watch however he chooses. natural rubber, dials in precious materials<br />
and gemstones, ceramic columns, and 18K white, rose, yellow gold or stainless are all available options (from $7,000 to $365,000).<br />
corporate contact: Sonya Goldberg, (212) 921-8848; sonya_goldberg@tiretnewyork.com; www.tiretnewyork.com
Ulysse NardiN<br />
Founded in 1846 and purchased in 1983 by Rolf Schnyder, who stands as president today, the Ulysse Nardin collection is the product of a proud<br />
tradition of quality and mechanical innovation. Since its founding, the company has earned 18 international gold medals and 4,300 first prizes<br />
in chronometric excellence. And without a doubt, its specialty is in marine chronometers. In addition, the company continues to develop and<br />
produce specialized timepieces of the highest technical level—often incorporating patented inventions—in limited editions.<br />
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Ulysse Nardin’s revolutionary new astronomical timepiece, Moonstruck, boasts an entirely in-house developed and manufactured caliber that<br />
displays one of the most scientifically accurate moon phase indications (precise for more than 100,000 years). By using two rotating discs, the<br />
Moonstruck simulates the rotation of the moon around the earth, as well as the apparent movement of the sun around the globe, which is displayed<br />
by another disc that rotates every 24 hours. The 46mm Moonstruck is available in red gold or platinum with a leather strap, limited to 500<br />
pieces of each ($83,000).<br />
Corporate Contact: Jodi Moro, (561) 988-8600; usa22@ulysse-nardin.com; www.ulysse-nardin.com
urwerk<br />
founded by felix Baumgartner and martin frei, one an expert in technical complications and the other an artist, the two found common ground<br />
in their fascination with the measurement of time. The company’s name translates to “original accomplishment,” with Ur also referencing the<br />
location in mesopotamia where the Sumerians first developed measurements of time.<br />
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When you take one look at the new avant-garde addition to the emblematic Ur103 collection, the Ur103T, you’ll immediately realize what the<br />
‘T’ stands for—Tarantula. a four-armed rotating orbital cross, seen clearly beneath the transparent sapphire case front, crawls around the dial<br />
of the 60mm watch and only reveals the numbers on the hour satellites, which rotate simultaneously, when they are required to tell the time<br />
($65,000).<br />
corporate contact: Greg Simonian at Westime in Beverly Hills, (310) 205-5555; www.urwerk.com
vacheron constantin<br />
Jean-marc Vacheron opened his watchmaking business in the center of Geneva in 1755, and soon thereafter its complications, engine-turned dials<br />
and repeater watches fueled demand for the timepieces that led to an export business. In 1819, Jacques-Barthélemy, grandson of Jean-marc<br />
Vacheron together with françois constantin created the company name Vacheron et constantin, and in a letter that constantin sent to Vacheron,<br />
the company motto first took to the page: “do better if possible and that is always possible.” This richemont-owned brand now creates a broad<br />
but luxurious collection of timepieces that are adored by men and women, and is a favorite among the world’s diplomatic set.<br />
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a tribute to the brand’s iconic Kallista, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, the new Kallania sets a record in the watchmaking world.<br />
Set with no fewer than 186 emerald-cut diamonds, totaling approximately 170 carats, the Kallania not only has the highest number of carats set<br />
on a timepiece but also features the thinnest mechanical movement in the world, the 1003 calibre, which was developed and manufactured by<br />
Vacheron constantin (price available upon request).<br />
corporate contact: director of marketing & communications Ellen Sorensen, (212) 3030-5030; ellen.sorensen@vacheron-constantin.com;<br />
www.vacheron-constantin.com
van cleef & arpels<br />
The maker of high jewelry and timepieces that can be counted on to set hearts aflutter naturally began with a story of love. Estelle arpels married<br />
alfred Van cleef in 1896, and at the turn of the century members of both families joined together to inaugurate the Van cleef & arpels boutique<br />
on paris’ place Vendôme. Generations from both sides grew the business, and by the 1930s Van cleef was one of the first prestige jewelry brands<br />
to cross the atlantic and open a boutique in new york. clients loved the collections’ immaculate gems, invisible “mystery” settings and whimsical<br />
nature motifs, including snowflakes, flowers and fairies.<br />
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a dazzling complement to the house’s midnight in paris watch, the new Une Journée à paris (a day in paris) timepiece is a journey through iconic<br />
scenes of one of the world’s most romantic cities. part of the poetic complications, which not only tell time but also transport the wearer to an<br />
imaginary world, the day in paris timepiece features seven feminine silhouettes and one child superimposed on an onyx disc that are revealed<br />
strolling from notre dame to avenue montaigne to the Eiffel Tower as the mother-of-pearl dial rotates ($56,000).<br />
corporate contact: nicholas luchsinger at Van cleef & arpels in new york, (877) 826-3533; www.vancleef-arpels.com
versace<br />
The Italian fashion house of Versace rose to fame when founding designer Gianni Versace presented his sexy and intricately-crafted red carpet<br />
creations to the world. Immediately, confident women felt like goddesses in his collections. now, with the late Gianni Versace’s talented sister<br />
donatella at the design helm, the world of Versace is evolving to meet the demands and lifestyle dictates of today’s successful women, and men<br />
as well. The new Versace timepiece collection reflects the fashion collection’s use of precious materials, classic design details and the ornate<br />
craftsmanship that only exists in Europe’s great ateliers.<br />
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The new V-master watch is a sophisticated, contemporary chronograph designed for men who want luxury without flamboyancy. The complexity<br />
of the movement—containing a triple-action chronograph with a moon phase at 6 o’clock, a 24-hour panel at 9 o’clock and a day/month calendar<br />
at 12 o’clock—is highlighted by the date indicator that makes its way around the edge of the black and white oval dial. The steel case features a<br />
steel crown with a Greek fret motif that is accented by a teardrop-shaped protrusion ($4,200.)<br />
corporate contact: renee cucurullo, (212) 317-0224; reneecucurullo@versaceus.com; www.versace.com
Vertu<br />
Vertu, the leading manufacturer of handcrafted<br />
luxury mobile phones established in 1998, unveiled<br />
its first product in 2002. Following this launch, the<br />
brand has since introduced three collections—Vertu<br />
Signature, Vertu Ascent and Vertu Constellation—<br />
to the market. Each collection, assembled by hand<br />
at the brand’s English countryside headquarters,<br />
showcases the company’s commitment to innovation<br />
and craftsmanship. Using groundbreaking materials,<br />
techniques and services, Vertu has defined<br />
itself as the standard-setting luxury mobile phone,<br />
an essential for the most discerning customers.<br />
| ColleCtion HigHligHt | To mark its tenth anniversary,<br />
Vertu launched its new Signature collection,<br />
the most highly crafted phone ever made. The first<br />
phone to be constructed by a single artisan, each one<br />
is made in very limited numbers and signed by its<br />
creator. Using only the finest quality materials, the<br />
Signature collection features a scratch-resistant,<br />
pure crystal sapphire face that takes more than two<br />
weeks to create in a 2000 degree furnace, and a patented<br />
keypad containing 4.75 carats of solid ruby<br />
bearings that slide on the surface to prevent friction<br />
and wear. All sounds generated by the phone were<br />
composed exclusively for Vertu by Academy Award<br />
winning composer Dario Marianelli and performed<br />
by the London Symphony.<br />
| VARiAtionS | Vertu Signature is available in stainless<br />
steel, yellow gold and white gold ranging in<br />
price from $12,600 to $39,000.<br />
Corporate Contact: Boutique Manager<br />
Matthew Brooks, (702) 650-5700;<br />
wynn-care@vertu.com;<br />
www.vertu.com
vianney halter<br />
Since 1998, watch maker Vianney Halter and his team of precision machinists and designers have devised new ways to indicate time from within<br />
their unpretentious manufacture in Switzerland’s Jura mountains. Science fiction literature, the novels of Jules Verne, antique scientific instruments<br />
and vintage cars have all influenced Halter’s personal design aesthetic.<br />
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With his new classic Janvier Equation of Time lunar cycle, mr. Halter pays tribute to clockmaker antide Janvier, who excelled at creating time-<br />
pieces in the 1800s that represented the movements of celestial bodies. limited to 12 pieces produced exclusively in platinum, this 40mm round<br />
model displays the official time, the equation of time and the moon phase. a yellow gold hand bearing an image of the sun indicates the accurate<br />
solar time, while a double hand set with white gold and black discs converges to illustrate the phase of the moon ($165,500).<br />
corporate contact: Vianney Halter, 41-0-24-454-2948; vianney@vianney-halter.com; www.vianney-halter.com
vogard<br />
Vogard was established for a well-defined niche of watch aficionados: world travelers who have the luxury of planning their own agendas. and<br />
with its collection of world time watches, Vogard adapts the destinations applied to the watch bezels to the interests of its clients, from business<br />
executives to private pilots to motor sports fans. additionally, Vogard will create one-of-a-kind personal editions of its timepieces that display an<br />
owner’s selection of up to 36 time zone destinations.<br />
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The groundbreaking 48mm titanium chronozoner from Vogard possesses the first chronograph to change time zones via the bezel, an innova-<br />
tion that improves the functionality of the complication by tweaking the arrangement of the winding crown and push pieces to make it more<br />
ergonomic. not only were the push pieces or ‘finger pedals’ modeled after a sports car’s control pedals, but also the dial design was inspired by<br />
dashboard instruments. The same method of changing time zones, by simply rotating the engraved bezel so the required city’s time zone is at 12<br />
o’clock, remains the same as earlier Vogard models (from $12,500).<br />
corporate contact: Brand manager manuela Jungo, 41-32-931-9000; manuela.jungo@vogard.com; www.vogard.com
volna<br />
a massively fortified watch used by Soviet submarine officers inspired a new collection of 100% Swiss-made masculine sport marine watches,<br />
named Volna. Watchmakers looked to the advanced metallurgy, complex security systems and overall technical excellence seen in nuclear submarines<br />
as sources of design ideas.<br />
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The Typhoon Siberia SHcI (Security Hand chronograph Indicator), a limited edition of last year’s Typhoon watch, is a highly complicated time-<br />
piece whose construction was a triumph for the brand. crafted out of titanium G5, a particularly difficult material to work with, the 46.5mm<br />
Typhoon Siberia is an extremely durable, yet lightweight timepiece that’ll stand up to even the most rugged adventures. available in two versions,<br />
one in polished and satin-finished titanium and one in blackened titanium with double carbon treatment, it is limited to 125 pieces of each (from<br />
$13,360).<br />
corporate contact: francois candolfi, 41-22-741-2780; francois.candolfi@volna.ch; www.volna.ch
voutilainen<br />
finland is where Kari Voutilainen was born and first studied the craft that would win his passions—watchmaking. from there his natural move<br />
was to Switzerland where he not only completed his graduate studies but was selected by parmigiani to serve in the restoration department spe-<br />
cializing in extremely rare timepieces. finally, in 2002 Voutilainen established his own business in môtiers, and his hands create all that emerges<br />
from his workshop. from the technical to the aesthetic, he is totally involved in every detail of the watchmaking process. all of the watches are<br />
limited editions, and created from precious metals.<br />
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Watchmaker Kari Voutilainen had the stroke of luck to find several observatory movements fabricated by longines many years ago. They inspired<br />
him to build a very limited series of watches using these remarkable calibers. mr. Voutilainen took each movement apart and also made many new<br />
parts, then adjusted and tested them before hand-finishing, gilding and frosting the movements to their highest levels. The dial and case design Voutilainen<br />
crafted for the historical movements includes chronometer 27’s 18K white gold case that measures 44 mm, an engine-turned dial of gold,<br />
and a regulator display of time, with hours indicated at the 12 o’clock location, small seconds at 6 o’clock and minutes in the center ($70,300).<br />
corporate contact: Kari Voutilainen, 41-32-861-4832; voutilainen@voutilainen.ch; www.voutilainen.ch
VULCAIN<br />
Founded in 1858, Vulcain is the founding father of the alarm complication for wristwatches. In the late 1940s, in the heart of Switzerland’s Neuchâtel<br />
Jura region, the company’s master engineers set out to resolve an unsolved riddle in the craft of watchmaking: How could they miniaturize a striking<br />
mechanism enough to house it within a wristwatch, while still ensuring that it emit a noise loud enough to be truly functional? Until 1947, when<br />
Vulcain unveiled the Cricket alarm calibre, no watchmaker had ever succeeded in doing so. The Cricket alarm calibre rapidly gained worldwide<br />
acclaim, and Vulcain wristwatches soon found themselves on the wrists of the world’s top movers and shakers. Successive American presidents<br />
donned the timepiece, so much so that it was affectionately dubbed “The Presidents’ Watch.”<br />
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Encapsulating the dynamic spirit of the 1950s, the 50s Presidents’ Watch is a timeless model that pays tribute to the company’s historic Cricket alarm<br />
movement. Today the timepiece houses Vulcain’s new self-winding movement, the Calibre V-21. Impossibly elegant, its 42mm case is available in<br />
18K rose gold and steel iterations, and is water-resistant to 164 feet. Its slender case, alternating polished and satin-brushed surfaces and subtly<br />
designed lugs ensure a perfect fit on every wrist. The dial comes in a choice of anthracite or silvered colors for the rose gold model, and in silvered,<br />
anthracite or smoky grey for the steel. The Louisiana alligator strap is fitted with a rose gold buckle on the 18K rose gold version or a folding clasp<br />
with safety pushpiece on the steel model. (From $24,920).<br />
Corporate Contact: Bernard Fleury, b.fleury@vulcain-watches.ch, www.vulcain-watches.ch
VULCAIN<br />
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Following the success of the company’s Anniversary Heart model, which was recently gifted to President Barack Obama, Vulcain launched an allnew<br />
edition of their subtly elegant timepiece in 2010. Unlike its predecessor, the watch is driven by a mechanical self-winding movement, the new<br />
Cricket V-28 alarm calibre. A partially skeletonized dial reveals the spectacular finishing and meticulous craftsmanship of this impressive 221-part<br />
mechanism. The anthracite-coated oscillating weight is equipped with a ceramic ball-bearing system which allows unidirectional winding. Vulcain’s<br />
patented Exactomatic system guarantees regular amplitude and enhanced rating precision, while its twin barrels ensure a 42-hour power reserve<br />
and 20-second chime. In addition, it drives the hours, minutes, central seconds and alarm functions.<br />
The new Anniversary Heart Automatic features a refined face with four Arabic numerals in place of the previous model’s single numeral, while the<br />
openworked hands reflect the timepiece’s airy nature. The 42mm case comes in steel or 18K rose gold, with a fluted caseband and sapphire crystal<br />
case back enhanced with the company’s signature “V”. The Louisiana alligator strap is fitted with a gold pin buckle in the 18K rose gold model or a<br />
safety folding clasp in the steel version. (From $8,780).<br />
Corporate Contact: Bernard Fleury, b.fleury@vulcain-watches.ch, www.vulcain-watches.ch
VULCAIN<br />
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To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the company’s legendary Cricket calibre, Vulcain has created a limited edition model, christened the Aviator<br />
GMT “The World.” A detailed depiction of the world map graces its beautifully crafted cloisonné enamel dial, designed to mimic the movement of the<br />
waves. Equipped with the Cricket V-13 alarm movement, it makes an ideal travel companion for globetrotters.<br />
The stunning timepiece is available in a choice of 18K rose or white gold and is secured by a Louisiana alligator strap with gold pin buckle. Its<br />
42mm case is also rendered in 18K rose or white gold, and is fitted with a double back acting as a resonance chamber. The advanced version of the<br />
legendary Cricket calibre is distinguished by its impeccable finishing, including bridges embellished with “Côtes de Genève,” circular-grained or<br />
polished plates and blued screws. The Aviator GMT “The World” edition will be produced in a series of just 60, with 30 pieces in the rose gold and 30<br />
in white. Each watch will be individually numbered on both the dial and on the case-back, marking its exclusivity. (From $44,770).<br />
Corporate Contact: Bernard Fleury, b.fleury@vulcain-watches.ch, www.vulcain-watches.ch
wyler<br />
Wyler designs watches for the daring, and therefore puts its creations through harsh testing to ensure they can keep up with their wearers. The<br />
company has pioneered new anti-shock technologies, and jettisoned them from a height of 300 feet, just to make sure they are sound. performance<br />
cars, which also need to endure extreme stresses, are a natural source of inspiration to Wyler’s designers and the brand’s unique shockabsorbing<br />
cases are modeled on the suspension of a car.<br />
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The sleek code-r night racer chronograph, with matte black dial and titanium case, was inspired by the first-ever nighttime motor racing grand<br />
prix last September in Singapore. designed to instill the notion that time is all that matters to a night racer, the black superluminova on the<br />
hands and minute track numerals, interestingly enough, is clearly seen against the dark background at night. The unique shock-absorbing case<br />
is made of a lightweight carbon-fibre resin frame that holds a titanium container with the movement within and has a grooved rubber crown<br />
reminiscent of a racing tire (price upon request).<br />
corporate contact: ryan St. George, 41-22-365-6868; ryan.st.george@wylergeneve.com; www.wylergeneve.com
Zenith<br />
at the age of 22, watchmaker Georges favre-Jacot created what so many watch companies to this day only aspire to—an authentic manufacture.<br />
at that point, in 1865, favre-Jacot united all the artisan watchmakers he worked with together under one roof, providing them with heat and light,<br />
allowing them thus to dedicate themselves entirely to the design of their timepieces. now a division of lVmH, Zenith today, under the guidance<br />
of Jean-frederic dufour, continues to produce a wealth of complicated timepieces for men and women, and many display a subtle star as their<br />
motif—Zenith’s celestial emblem.<br />
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The masterpiece of the chronomaster 2009 collection, the chronomaster open Grande date moon & Sunphase, contains the new El primero<br />
4047 calibre, revealed through an aperture in the dial. The automatic chronograph movement features the patented three-disc Grande date at 2<br />
o’clock, and the moon and sunphase indicator at 6 o’clock. The 45mm timepiece comes on a handmade black crocodile strap and is available in<br />
18K rose gold with a silver dial or in stainless steel with either a black or silver dial ($30,000).<br />
corporate contact: ammar murad at Tourneau in new york, (212) 758-7300; www.zenith-watches.com