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The amzing new masterpiece of Grieb & Benzinger is transformed from a Patek Philippe luxury antique movement hollow of 1890 designed specially for Tiffany. The movement is only 36.5 mm. It is really rare that in this small movement gathering the excellent complicated functions of minute repeator and rattrapante chronograph stopwatch. It is acknowledged that the movement is 120 years old, which will case a sensation as well as pay tribute to the long watchmaking history.

This unusual complex watch fully demonstrates superb technology of the hand-carved and sculpture, substrate plated rhodium or rose gold, as well as the manual hollow of the bridge repair. Each component is in need of rehabilitation and repair and some even completely replaced. Of course, they have to rearrange to form a functional unit after processing.

To make a thoroughgoing change and repair to the more than 400 components of this movement will inputs concentration for more than 6 months. To this new movement, it not only repairs but inputs great effort nearly produces a new product of Grieb & Benzinger workshop. In fact, it is not only repair but the supreme state of art.

Characteristic elements of each Grieb & Benzinger Platinum watch are plated with blue platinum substrate. This is to commemorate the students of the renowned master watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet, Charles Oudin in 1820, had begun to use blue substrate to create movement. Grieb & Benzinger Workshop is very proud to have this rare original blue Oudin movement. During Chinese Qing Dynasty of Jiaqing and Emperor Daoguang’s Reign, the Swiss watch manufacturer (Bovet and Charles Oudin, etc.) sold a surprising number of clocks of blue substrate to the Manchu nobility. Therefore, Blue Danube Blue watch is a symbol of the history root.

The dial is another highlight and features elements of the Blue Danube watch. Hand-hollow and rare Breguet matte brushed dial watch unequivocally show their professional technology they have mastered a long history of movement into a new art masterpiece to watch connoisseur.

In the virtue of the excellent achievement of the last year series of Pacific and Lady series, Chronoswiss returned to its rooted series Kairos and launched new Kairos series including a brand new Kairos chronograph.

With the debut of the new Kairos Chronograph cannot help reminding people of the past: in the early nineties, Chronoswiss has released the first Kairos Chronograph watch, which used the design of utilizing 3 markers to display time. A lapse of nearly 20 years, the current new design inspired by the original design but changed to central layout to make the display clearer and added week/date display at the 3 o’clock position to let the chronograph watch’s practical function is more complete.

The beauty of traditional design:  aesthetic design strokes of this new generation of Kairos Chronograph can be seen everywhere the shadow of the original work: the original Kairos series is decorated with machine carved pattern and the new design solid silver dial is with beautifully detailed wave texture to attract people at first sight. The case is replaced by 42 mm size, which looks more contemporary, but still corresponds with the style of the original. No matter the elegant red gold model, dynamic stainless steel model or the generous charcoal gray DLC coated stainless steel models, the Kairos chronograph watch’s new style are appreciative that is bound to make a new generation of watch fans fall in love with them.

Chronoswiss Kairos Chronograph detail parameter

Model: CH 7541 K R – 18K rose gold/ CH 7543 K fine steel/ CH 7545 K fine steel/DLC coating
Type: self-winding chronograph watch
Function: central hour and minute pointer, small second pointer; week/date display at 3:00; central chronograph small second pointer; 30-minute timer, 12-hour timer
Case: polish case is made of 38 parts; screw-in set; polish full thread bezel/single-face anti-dazzling crystal glass mirror/screw-in full thread back set with single-face anti-dazzling crystal glass/onion-shaped crown/screw needle pillar with patented Autobloc screw-in system/waterproof to 30m
Size: diameter of 42mm and thickness of 14.75mm
Movement: C.771
Diameter: 30mm
Thickness:7.9mm
Gem: 25
Pendulum: Glucydur pendulum
Hairspring: Nivarox flat hairspring
Fine tuning: Eccentric screw
Shockproof: Incabloc shockproof device
Vibration frequency: 28,800 times/hour
Power reserve: about 48hours
Dial: solid silver dial, wave pattern made by machine
Pointer: Breguet rhomboid blue steel pointer
Strap: crocodile leather strap
Buckle: needle or folding buckle

As a legendary and romantic French fashion brand that has a history of about 100 years, Lotusman, in addition to focusing on product quality and good at catering to the diverse needs of consumers in the watch exterior designs, Lotusman has paid more attention to hold the core spirit of the brand– the culture of love.  “Love” is a symbol of Lotusman’s products, because “love” people remember Lotusman, because “love” Lotusman is well-respected by the connoisseurs in the European market; it even plays an important leadership role in the watch industry.

Lotusman spread “love” to China in 2011, known for “the legend of condor hero” in the field of fencing in China, the Chinese fencing world champion Tan Xue, Wang Jingzhi couple served as the brand’s spokesman, this couple express the romantic colors in the Lotusman timepieces completely. Lotusman presenting numerous fashion timepieces to the Chinese market, all of them are equipped with the brand’s sokilas precision movement. Lotusman introduced the advanced producing equipment and technology, their timepieces are a result of fine workmanship; its unique appearance continued the classic fashion elements in Europe– it is a integration of precise timekeeping, waterproof, shockproof and personalized decoration. Concise yet elegant, Lotusman is all in low-key yet full of luxury tastes. It offers humane personalized custom service; for example, it can ingeniously insert the warm couple’s photos into the watch dial. Lotusman delivering its deep love to each couple and at the same time it has always returned the society with love. Lotusman has always committed to the charity around the world since its foundation and aroused the attention of people from all social circles; it was widely praised by the watch industry and society.

The superb product quality, stylish design, fine and perfect workmanship as well as the personalized custom service, Lotusman meet the new pursuit of different consumers in watches and convey romantic love between the couples. Meanwhile, it also establishes and spreads the brand culture with love, enhances the brand’s additional value and interprets the cultural charm of the watch brand.

For most male watch fans, chronograph not only is just a tool, but also it is a kind of classic passion. Bell&Ross is well-known for creating senior watches for the world, and it especially develops the new excellent complex watch- Vintage WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE Watch with clear display function.

Since its foundation, Bell&Ross continues to pursue for the perfection and creates lots of outstanding watches. Every Bell&Ross watch is manufactured in brand’s watchmaking factory located in Swiss La Chaux-de- Fonds. Bell&Ross is committed to Swiss watchmaking tradition, and employs top professionals to develop dedicated movement. Vintage WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE jumping hour and power reserve display watch is the crystallization developed by Bell&Ross together with famous watchmaker Vincent Calabrese.

The unique characteristic of Vintage WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE jumping hour and power reserve display watch lies in that hour numeral rotating dial replaces hour hand. The hour numeral display window located in the position of 12 o’clock, and the arch-shaped power reserve display window located in the position of 6 o’clock. The layout of these two display windows and central minute hand is clear. As hour numeral dial jumping system consumes power, thus, power reserve display is more important. The wearer can learn about power reserve of the watch and know when to wind the watch for the purpose of ensuring that the movement maintains accurate and smooth operation.

Vintage WW1 HEURE SAUTANTE jumping hour and power reserve display watch is available in Platinum model and pink gold model, which shows noble elegance and precious character. Its movement is carefully made. The transparent sapphire crystal caseback gives a view of blue steel screws, polished backplane, polished rotor engraved with Geneva stripe and beautiful operation of movement. The Platinum model came in milky white and silver grey 18K gold dial with blue leaf-shaped pointer, which shows elegance and never out of fashion. Pink gold model is equipped with milky white MOP dial as well as exquisite time scales and blue leaf-shaped hand. The makers of power reserve display window are clear, which make the dial fell more harmony.

Inspired by four seasons, Piaget launched the new Limelight Dancing Light timepieces. The design of this collection is all in originality: the Limelight Dancing Light watch makes a moving decoration twirl around the dial with the patterns respectively representing the four seasons. At the slightest movement of the wrist, it turns first in one direction and then in another with amazing speed.

Limelight Dancing Light of “spring” watch

Drawn inspiration from the spring, the fluttering butterflies gracefully twirling between a floral dial of mother-of-pearl marquetry and transfers placed under the sapphire crystal, herald the coming of spring and the awakening of Nature. The Limelight Dancing Light of “spring” watch comes in a 39 mm case in 18K white gold and set with 128 circular brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.7 ct). It features a dial in pink and green mother-of-pearl marquetry, its buckle is setting with 15 circular brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.1 ct) and equipped with Piaget 56P quartz movement.

Limelight Dancing Light of “summer” watch

Inspired by the summer, the heat of summer is represented by a central hour dial set with radiant, luminous yellow diamonds. The Limelight Dancing Light of “summer” watch has a 39 mm case in 18K white gold set with 72 circular brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.6 ct). It boasts a dial in blue and white mother-of-pearl marquetry set with 101 circular brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.3 ct). Its decorative ring is adorned with bees, flowers and wheat patterns. Secured by a buckle set with 15 circular brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.1 ct), it is powered by Piaget 56P quartz movement.

Limelight Dancing Light of “fall” watch

The mellow leaves of the fall lead us on a mad waltz over a mother-of-pearl dial on which a number of the leaves have managed to settle. The Limelight Dancing Light of “fall” watch embraces a 39 mm case in 18K white gold set with 126 circular brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.8 ct) and a dial in violet mother-of-pearl marquetry and gold-leaf. Its buckle is inlaid with 15 circular brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.1 ct); it houses Piaget 56P quartz movement.

Limelight Dancing Light of “winter” timepiece

Flakes of polished gem-set gold perform an exquisite dance in an apparent desire to come to rest on a mother-of-pearl surface set in the color of never-melting ice. The Limelight Dancing Light of “winter” model comes in a 39 mm case in 18K white gold set with 72 circular brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.1 ct). It boasts a mother-of-pearl dial in blue decorated with snowflake patterns and secured by a buckle set with 15 circular brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.1 ct), powered by Piaget 56P quartz movement.

Rado committed to produce the products combining innovative design with high technology. The advent of a series of innovative materials and metallurgical treatment crafts makes it go further in this pursuit. Now its watch-making palette welcomes new materials– the precision Si3N4, the rose gold tone Ceramos and the high-tech ceramic with gold-tone plasma treatment.

After the launch of ultra-thin high-tech ceramic watch in 2011, Rado continues to challenge the limits, one of the new members in its True Thineline also utilized with Si3N4. Si3N4 is called the futuristic ultra-light ceramic, its initial research and development is aims at applying to automobile engine parts such as valves and turbocharger rotor.

The rose gold tone Ceramos– solider than the rose gold

After the launch of platinum-colored Ceramos, Rado has made a significant improvement on this solid material so that it demonstrates a rose gold tone. The platinum-colored Ceramos was originally adopted in 2010; Ceramos evolves from the platinum-colored high-tech ceramic which Rado introduced in 1993. This ceramic and metal composite was designed to have the optimal properties of both components. Today Ceramos accommodates a unique platinum steel look for use in sharp, edgy designs. It is a light material, which adjusts quickly to skin temperature, offering unrivalled comfort levels when used to make watch bracelets and cases. The new launch of Rado Specchio and HyperChrome combined the Ceramos in rose gold tone with high-tech ceramics in white or black, both of them have an elegant and beautiful appearance and offer a comfortable wear feeling.

High-tech ceramic with gold-toned Plasma treatment– more remarkable in scratch-resistance and emerges sparkling colors

Rado achieved new breakthroughs in ceramic processing– the high-tech ceramic with gold-toned Plasma treatment. As a pioneer in usage and the R & D of high-tech ceramics in the watch-making industry, Plasma processing is an exclusive technology for Rado since 1998. Its Rado True Thinline introduced in 2012 has used this technique.

For those timepiece masterpieces worthy of taste, all of them are a result of the master know-how in the field of haute watch-making.

lineSport

The watch-making master F.P.Journe has always kept an extremely rigorous requirement toward the accuracy and originality of the watch. He challenged himself with endless creativity and re-launched the “lineSport”, a watch line in sporty style and rich in uniqueness. The first product Centigraphe Sport in this collection is the world’s first mechanical watch with chronograph function completely made of aluminum alloy.

“lineSport” is drawn inspiration from a watch enthusiast who involved in numerous marathon and triathlon events, he is also a loyal supporter of F.P.Journe. He has been wished to have a lightweight and comfortable sports timepiece equipped with high-quality movement.

Therefore, F.P.Journe has carried out a variety of researches and hopes to find out a material with super lightweight and robust scratch-resistance to create its movement. Finally he created Centigraphe Sport, the first watch completely made of aluminum alloy; its case, bracelet and movement are casted from aluminum alloy with a total weight of only 55 grams.

Jaquet Droz

Phoenix is a symbol of eternal life, this is a myth that everyone knows: when the life of phoenix ending, its whole body will ignite fires, while the phoenix itself will reborn in the flames and gain more powerful vitality than before.

This is a phoenix born in the fire from Jaquet Droz, its Grand Feu enameled dial features a phoenix hovering around the iconic “8″ font sub-dials. The relationship between Jaquet Droz and China originated in the 18th century, and even its Chinese name was entitled by the Qing Emperor Qianlong. On the occasion of Chinese Year of the Dragon, Jaquet Droz added the brand’s most representative micro-painted enamel on the basis of Grande Seconde Minute Repeater watch-dial. It boasts an elegant circular case in red gold, on its legendary dial is the phoenix pattern born in the Grand Feu,

As the largest and most exquisite watch and jewelry trade show in the world, the 2012 Baselworld was organized from March 8-15 in Basel, Switzerland. The watch manufacturer Sarcar perhaps is one of the high-focused brands among numerous watch exhibitors. Adhering to its consistent excellent quality and tracing back to the power stems from the vast universe, Sarcar perfectly combined the time with art. Sarcar continued its unique “Spin” watch-making know-how, and matched with precious materials to create its unique watch collections.

Sarcar North Star

It is must mention that the Sarcar North Star during the 2012 Baselworld: it has a 18K white gold dial set with 577 charming and brilliant princess diamonds, weight of 23.88 carats. Besides, there is a baguette diamond with a total weight of 2.15 carats appeared between 4 and 5 o’clock, which reminiscent of the North Star at the night sky that pointing directions for the passers-by, it is also certificated by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). This full diamond-set watch features precious emeralds that served as four indices respectively located at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o’clock position; this luxury timepiece is presented on a double-sided crocodile leather strap. The Sarcar North Star is also available in two models set with rubies or sapphires; it will be issued in a total of three models worldwide.

To coordinate with the ancient oriental civilization of Chinese Year of the Dragon, Sarcar pays its ingenuity and via the superb watch-making skills of its watchmakers to present four new “Year of the Dragon” collections. Its novel and refined dial is drawn inspiration from the Oriental Dragon, a combination of gold and the natural mother of pearl, which highlighting its distinguished elegance. Among them there is one model with a sparkling dragon in gold surrounded above its case, it guarding the most precious stuff in our lives — time– it is all in extreme beauty.

The new collection is designed for the elegant women who are full of the breakthrough spirit. The watch shows natural on the wrist of the Hollywood movie star. The women want more than just a watch, but a piece of jewellery. When I wear it on the wrist, I hope it like the absence of matter.

It can serve as a prelude of a movie which is acted by Cameron Diaz and she challenges the new role of the film: TAG Heuer ambassador and the inspiration Muse of the new Link lady watch. The new collection is designed for the elegant women who are full of the breakthrough spirit. The watch shows natural on the wrist of the Hollywood movie star. “I want more than just a watch, but a piece of jewellery. When I wear it on the wrist, I hope it like the absence of matter on my wrist.”

This is the story behind the exquisite and round watch with the 29 mm and 34.5 mm diameter case which is equipped with the central lugs. The watches have the Quartz movement. There is the date display window in the position of 6 o’clock. The dial has the light concentric Niusuo pattern

The iconic S-shaped bracelet has been redesigned this time. The design follows a simple principle: the convergence of elegance, comfort and the poetic feelings to create the pure joy.

In the movie, some women can naturally emit the attractive. Their smiles are synchronized with the lens, affecting the heartbeat of the audiences. Their charms are far beyond in the lens. People call them stars, because they are the most dazzling focus on the screen.

Link Lady Collection has its own sparking jewellery: the diamonds shiny like the stars and has the extremely feminine charm to highlight the essence of the collection. By the couture infection, it has gone beyond the shackles of time and gravity as if it is a haute couture infection in the fane. The automatic movement is the suspended state. The pendulum is swaying like the exquisite ballet. The diamonds flash like the shooting stars in the Milky Way galaxy. The dial and the back of case seem to be integrated together. The designers devoted themselves to the creation of the Star Dance.

So elegant art works can be able to shape all benefit from the pendulum greater than the movement. To operate without affecting the star design, the volume of the pendulum should be calculated. The pendulum rotates 360° between the two sapphire crystal glasses to allow the eye to capture every timeless moment. The superposition of two layers make the movement in the center of the case to look like it is suspension. Every part of the whole structure is extremely accurate on the cutting craft. In order to achieve the best results, all the high-tech involved with the sapphire glass is strictly required. The entire structure is designed transparently. We can see nothing between two layers which should experience a sophisticated, clean and long assembled process to achieve it.

The watch body is all covered by 18 K 5 K rose gold and is set with 192 diamonds, a total weigh of 1.35 carat, gorgeous and stunning. It is the miracle of the perfect combination of the mechanical and aesthetic, the most prominent star, the most brilliant constellation, as well as the beautiful women in the ball. The top work indicates the direction of the future

What’s more, the collection has one style with the 29 mm diameter. Its case is all created by the rose gold. And the purple dial is inlaid with 11 diamonds, glamorously. The Roma numbers pointer engraved on the bezel exudes the timeless elegance. It is the best choice to light up the dark suits as well as the ideal companion of the business women in the busy life. The stainless steel and the gold present two tones. The pointers with the diamonds or the Roman numbers give people the feeling of the rigorous but still elegant.

For those female who prefect the stainless steel but don’t want to sacrifice the luxury qualities, the style with 47 diamonds in 1.4mm diameter, a total weight of 0.52 karats will make you outstanding. They are mounted on the bezel quietly, making a contrast with the 11 diamonds on the dial. Under the bright light shine, the watch is like a piece of jewellery. For the wear, the watch can not only display the time, but bring the pleasant mood.

Finally, the collection also has the feature that every elegant woman pursues: the white nacre dial with the pink rose and the pointers inlaid with 11 diamonds matches with the stainless steel bracelet and case. The decorative effort can be seen clearly. Ever though the simplest style- the white Niusuo pattern background with the Roman numerals- no matter the 29mm diameter or the 34.5 diameter, the fashion style of Link collection is hard to halt. After all, the lithe and graceful figure can manage any fashion, regardless of the straight canister type or the bell-bottom type, the flat shoes or the high heels. In short, the beautiful arc, the clever collocation and the natural elegance is the key.

Gathering multiple feature in one watch such as fine, elegant, extremely luxury and brilliant feature, Bolero watch is not only inspirited from the ancient Spanish dance legend, but also learns form the popular women’s fashion to seek the creative breakthrough and excellence.

The distinctive qualities of Bolero watch make it become the extremely luxury collection which specially dedicate to the outstanding jewellery watch with the strong personality since its launch

People image it is whirling and delighting to give off hundreds of light as the brilliant stars. Like the ladies with strong appeal, the shape is exquisite, but becomes its greatest advantage. The charm changing in every moment is like a dragonfly skimming the surface of the water, but it is hard to hide the ecstatic characteristics. In addition, don’t forget to listen to the romantic melody composed by the vitality of the century sapphire which is made by hand totally. With every action on the wrist, the bright lights given off from its 28 facets, echoes perfect with the color of the dial in the contrast of the rose gold or gold lights. The index inlaid with 12 beautiful diamonds devotes to the dazzling performance which is performed tirelessly by Bolero day and night.

Because the connector of the strap can recall the various embroidery of the most beautiful Spanish Bolero, the watch is filled with the pretty and fashion style naturally. The contrast of the reference to fashion reflects on the pillow-shaped cutting of the century sapphire which is a skillful craft to continue the short but regular tailored feature to make the deeply legendary color and exquisite modeling tops. For the precious invitation, Century designed two styles: one is equipped with the white gold case while another is rose gold case. This is also a way to express the change of the color, like the dress fluttering with the wind, making the charming dancer doesn’t want to put it down and dances with it to have a joy for a short one time, or the entire dinner, or her colorful life.

With bright, beautiful and elegant, romantic characteristics, wearing the Bolero watch on wrist is like the close friend. This is an elegant watch to dedicate to the kind female who cherish every second and enjoy the life, so that they can bloom themselves in the joy in the most light and graceful way.