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CLASSIC
Designs that never go out of style

RADO
New Original Jubilé S Basle Special

Alive and resplendent on the wrist, the Basle Special model of the New Original Jubilé S by Rado is alluring. Limited to 1000 pieces, this automatic watch is part of the brand's graphic legend.
Shades of a single tonality, its dial offers an enchanting play of light. Silvery alternation between subdued and brilliant. Lifted by a line of diamonds. The facetted sapphire crystal, interacts with the dial. The mobile anchor at hour six is a symbol of the oscillating mass.
The bracelet in polished steel with its titanium clasp and the hardmetal oval case illuminate the subtle contrasts of this model. Unexpected, its screw-down crown shielded by a protector set with diamonds visible only from the side.

BAUME & MERCIER
Hampton XLMagnum

This year, the Baume & Mercier icon, Hampton, slips out of its evening gown and into sports gear.
Its steel structure is consolidated by a sapphire-blasted titanium bezel, solidly secured to the case by four sturdy screws. Lateral vulcanized rubber reinforcements protect the watch from shocks.
The new Hampton XL Magnum also knows how to display an urban look, with its contemporary black dial and elegant luminescent hands. Its second time-zone indication at 6 o'clock enables one to keep track of the time anywhere. The large date at 12 o'clock is topped by the Phi symbol representing the golden section and the Baume & Mercier signature.
Inside this steel and titanium carriage beats a mechanical self-winding movement which may be observed through a vertical porthole in the case-back. This ultra-masculine model is held to the wrist by a black vulcanized rubber strap fitted with a steel triple-folding clasp.

MONTBLANC
"Collection Villeret 1858"
Seconde Grande Authenthique

Montblanc "Collection Villeret 1858" is composed of three elements from which enthusiasts can derive a promise of uniqueness, preciousness, and timelessness. "Collection Villeret 1858" haute horlogerie timepieces in strictly limited editions that need not shun comparison with the products of the world's best manufacturer.
This masterpiece, with Minerva Calibre 16-15 movement has a 47 mm 18 carat white gold case with cambered sapphire crystal; screwed sapphire crystal back protected by a hinged cuvette. Its lugs have a patented cuvette release mechanism and the crown is adorned with the Montblanc logo in mother of pearl. Its 18 carat white gold dial is guilloched with gold appliqués and 18 carat white gold hands. There is a hand stitched alligator strap with prong buckle in 18 carat white gold. The watch is in limited numbers of 8 pieces.

MOVADO
Concept 60 Sapphire

Movado presents the Concept 60, an eminently clear new perspective on the Museum dial, created in honor of the dial's 60th anniversary. The light-reflecting, mirror-finish silver Museum dial is set in stainless steel and entirely enclosed in sapphire crystal so that it appears to float within the case. Each timepiece reflects meticulous attention that accentuates its streamlined appearance including a stainless steel crown with crystal detail, and a case edge that appears striped, as though created in layers.
Concept 60 is also offered with a new variation of the Museum SettingT featuring sparkling diamonds set under the crystal along the profile of the case. It is available on an elegant grey satin strap or a stainless steel bracelet with sapphire crystal center links that further enhance its bright, transparent design aesthetic. This breathtaking timepiece houses an intricate 21-jewel automatic movement with 42-hour power reserve indicator. Movado will create 500 of these limited series pieces.

RAYMOND WEIL
New RW 4878 Chronograph

Raymond Weil proudly presents a new model of Don Giovanni Così Grande chronograph featuring its latest automatic chronograph movement: the RW 7250 calibre. With its refined, contemporary design, the new masterpiece is perfectly attuned to the all-action lifestyle of the man of today.
The full-skin alligator strap with 'façon sellier' stitching has folding clasps and fit snugly to the wrist for perfect comfort. The rectangular, polished steel dome case, with brushed stainless steel lugs, has a domed sapphire crystal with dual surface anti-reflection treatment In contrast is the 8-sided crown stamped with the 'RW' monogram, and the oblong chronograph push-pieces in polished stainless steel.
It has an easy-to-read dial, with applique Roman numerals topped by 12 white luminescent dots, and diamond-shaped luminescent hour- and minute-hands. The satin-finished silver dial features a 60-second counter at 3 o'clock, 12-hour counter at 6, and 30-minute counter at 9, all with counterpoise baton hands. There's a central chronograph hand and a date-window at 12 o'clock. This new automatic chronograph boasts a 42-hour power-reserve.

EBEL
1911 BTR Automatic Chronograph

One year after the successful launch of the 1911 BTR, Ebel is enriching this line with a fourth automatic proprietary movement: Calibre 139.
The 1911 BTR models feature the charismatic hexagonal case of the original 1911 line, thickened and enlarged to a diameter of 44.5 mm. The new design also highlights the five functional and ornamental screws, the fully integrated case and wristband, rugged push-buttons surrounded by a polished/brushed steel notched guard and an equally emblematic screw-locked crown. The chronograph functions are displayed through apertures rather than counters.
This new version has created subtle contrasts on the steel bezel with polished sides and sunbrushed top; incorporating an engraved black chromium-plated tachymetric scale and designing a daring matt black skeleton dial revealing a stippled bridge and various rarely visible mechanisms such as the red three-arm chronograph minute hand and the black three-arm small seconds hand at 9 o'clock. Meanwhile, a sculptural painted hour circle enhanced with dots coated in Super-LumiNova, as are the hour and minute hands, ensures optimal readability whatever the time or place.