With yesterday's Collectors' Meeting of IWC were also the new models Aquatimer 2009 (Aquatimer Deep Two, Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Galapagos Islands, Aquatimer Chronograph,Aquatimer Chronograph in rose gold and the Aquatimer Automatic 2000) the first time, a somewhat wider public.The Aquatimer Deep Two, the diver's watch with a mechanical depth gauge is once again on board. It has everything a diver needs for his safety.
Both technically and in terms of its dimensions, the Aquatimer Deep Two diver's watch is the hero product of the new Aquatimer generation from IWC. It acts as a reliable reserve, which permits the dive time to be read off the distinc????tive external rotating bezel.
The IWC Aquatimer Deep Two watch is the technical flagship of the new collection. Presented in stainless steel on a bracelet or rubber dive strap, the Aquatimer Deep Two watch continues the legacy of the legendary GST Deep One - a discontinued IWC timepiece which introduced a world-premiere mechanical depth gauge. An outstanding instrument for divers, the IWC Aquatimer Deep Two relies upon a wheel train which converts water pressure into an accurate movement on the depth indicator. It is water resistant to 45 meters.
In the Aquatimer Deep Two, on the other hand, the engineers at IWC have opted for an entirely new approach. The watch has a semi-circular indicator for water depths on the left half of the dial. The actual dive depth and the maximum depth are indicated by two hand tips in blue and red.
It goes without saying that the Aquatimer Deep Two has a spherical sapphire glass with an anti-reflective coating on both sides. The watch is available with either a stainless steel bracelet or a black rubber strap. And both the bracelet and the strap or the included extended hook and-loop strap for diving can of course be readily ex changed with the new bracelet quick-change system. The steel back of the Aquatimer Deep Two is decorated with an intricate relief engraving featuring a diver\s helmet
Valentine's Day Big Bang New Timepiece from Hublot
Big Bang returns refreshed. Hublot decided to develop a brave mix of fiery tones, bringing these tones to the point of ignition. In its new timepiece the company was able to merge red gold and red rubber along with glimpsing diamonds found in a blend of materials and colors. The watch was definitely created for lovers.
No doubt that the name of the watch, Valentine's Day Big Band, perfectly matches the day of all beloved ones. It includes a rich symbolism of a love letter ??? passionate or extremely spicy.
The 41 mm case of the timepiece is crafted in red gold, just like its bezel, which is enriched with 114 diamonds (having around 1.22 carats) or another version may also include 48 baguette-diamonds (each having around 2.28 carats). Bing Bang's bezel also features 6 H-shaped Titanium Screws, these being sunken, polished and blocked.
Valentine's Day Bing Bang has a sapphire crystal with both interior and exterior anti-reflection treatment. Case back is made of red gold and a red rubber insert. The timepiece is water-resistant up to 100 meters or 10 ATM.
Timepiece's matt white dial features a red gold appliqu? numerals as well as the logo of the brand. Its hands are plated in rhodium, having white luminescent characteristics. The watch also includes a red chronograph hand.
The mechanical chronograph has an automatic winding. Its heart is a Hublot HUB41 calibre, which was created in cooperation with La Joux-Perret.
Big Bang's movement has 37 rubies and its power reserve equals 42 hours. The final touch to the watch is given by a white rubber strap with Hublot logo and a red gold deployant clasp. You surely won't miss with the gift if you have this masterpiece.
A Watch for Safari Hunters
The new Gerald Genta watch has united two different realms - the one of the Swiss watchmaking and the African savanna. The Gefica Safari creation was inspired by the arts and landscape of Africa. The sophisticated architecture of the model reminds the volcanic topography of the country and the geometric lines of its Primitive Arts.
The two-tone case is produced from bronze and titanium. The Gerald Genta company is the first to introduce such combination of materials. The idea to use bronze initially appeared in 1988, the year when the company, at that time owned by the prominent watch designer Gerald Genta, developed the first Gefica watch.
The original model of the Gefica was meant to satisfy the needs of hunters. The watchmakers opted for bronze as the metal is matte, not gleaming in the sun - thus not giving away the hunter's location to his prey.
According to the company, the name of the Africa-inspired timepiece is composed of the initial letters of the last names of three friends - Geoffroy, Fissore and Canali (GeFiCa). The friends got involved into a big-game hunt in Africa. They were struck by the idea of developing a timepiece for hunters.
The company wanted to produce an avant-garde haute horlogerie watch with the bezel edge shaped to remind the rim of a volcano crater. You will also notice the twin rows of titanium beads on the middle of the case and the crown. This unconventional detail was suggested by the African tribal art featuring the similar body painting on bronzed skin and geometrical shapes.
The dial of the Gefica Safari, revealing the brand's distinctive jumping and retrograde displays, is an unforeseen composition of shape and structure. At 12 o'clock there is a jumping-hours aperture. The upper part of the dial sports a retrograde minute display, while a retrograde date display is found in the lower part.
The Gerald Genta Gefica Safari is powered by an automatic movement beating at 28800 vibrations per hour. It offers a 45-hour power reserve. The brand's specialists have based the movement on a Girard-Perregaux 3100. The timepiece goes on a hand-sewn alligator leather strap with titanium triple folding clasp.
Golden Bridge Watches from Corum for Neiman Marcus
In order to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Neiman Marcus, the famous Swiss watch manufacturer, Corum, produced a pair Golden Bridge watches, launched in limited-edition.
The case of the watch is tonneau-shaped is made of 18 carat white gold. The same metal is used in the timepiece's bracelet. Golden Bridge's dial includes open-worked hands, which are accurately crafted in black gold.
The timepiece created exclusively for men features pav?-set princess-cut diamonds, all in all totaling 92.88 k; the model created for women totals 54.9 carats. The formed model is valued at $1 million and the price of the latter is $700,000.
Among the additional features of Golden Bridge watches there is a 40-hour power reserve along with 3 accurately shaped and cut sapphire crystals.
There are only five sets of Golden Bridge watches for men and women launched on the market. The pair presented in the United States is the only one in the country.
For celebrating the event Neiman Marcus will set several parties in the middle of October. Especially for these events several brands will produce limited-edition items.
