Franck Muller has only a very short history with 20 years, but it has ranged in the list of international wristwatch brands. Franck Muller is the youngest watch masters in the world; he established his watch brand with enthusiasm, talent, capacity and unique art sense. Franck Muller has listed in a first level of international watch manufacturers in two decades.
Franck Muller always loves to challenge difficulties, especially extreme complicated Tourbillon watch. He was addicted to apply vintage and complicated movement into modern wristwatch design. Actually, Franck Muller’s exquisite watch making skills admired by world’s top-class watch collectors very much. He built his watch brand named after him at 25. The complicated chronograph Franck Muller designed and made were not watch collectors’ targets but symbol of one’s status.
Franck Muller established the brand officially to produce mechanical wristwatches. After four years, he launched the first Cintree Curvex tonneau-shaped Wristwatch Collection in Italy. It became popular around the world very fast and the connoisseur praised it very much. The tonneau-shaped design has become a symbol of Franck Muller and this collection also laid a great Franck Muller a solid foundation in world’s watch making field. Franck Muller’s second turning point happened in 1992; he founded his own watch making factory and open workshop in Geneva. In the same year, he first created complicated wristwatch with perpetual calendar, reverse month, minute repeater and other functions. This masterpiece won him more great reputation even he was very well-known before. Up to today, Franck Muller has recommended many classic and successful watch collections.
Franck Muller Master Banker Collection highlights on the practical functions. Master Banker watch’s three time zones display can be controlled by one single watch. The users can check the time of different time zone conveniently. Master Banker is a wonderful watch for the professional financial personages who should case about the stock markets in New York, Tokyo and Frankfort. Aeternitas Collection is a very attraction for the one who loves complicated movement, the Eternal Calendar of this watch is also a breakthrough. The complicated mechanical structure makes it very accurate and reliable. Franck Muller Master Square Collection performs Art Deco specification and style through clear case line design. This collection contains editions made of platinum, rose gold and red gold. Everyone can find a suitable and fashionable Master Square to decorate the wrist. There are many other Franck Muller Collections with unique styles. We should believe that Franck Muller will bring us more surprises in the future.
The top watches we contact always linger between mature and elegance. However, the several watches recommended are full of childlike fun and interest. In spite of their childlike fun and interest, you should not look down these watches, because there is another kind of the luxury hiding in the cartoons and childish.
Mickey Mouse is the most familiar partner for everyone. Mickey Mouse in the cartoon has been used in the design of the watch, especially Gerald Genta, the managed company of Bvlagri. Fantasy collection can be though as classic. The Mickey Tourbillon watch of the commemorative style of 80th birthday Octo Fantasy collection combines the complex skills and the unique hand-carved pattern on movement, carving carefully the naughty look of Mickey. Though the tourbillon movement fixed on the sapphire splint in the position of 6 o’clock, we can see clearly the unique hour retrograde design of Bvlgari. It is limited edition of 25 pieces in the world and worth millions.
The childlike watch named “Jungle Adventure” is a bustling original jungle; the whole pattern is based on the double cloisonné plate and outlines everything in the forest with the filigree enamel technology, such as male lions, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, cranes, streams, etc. showing completely the vitality of the tropical rainforest. The watch is world limited edition of 50 pieces.
The Vivianna bracelet watch is one representative design of the Georg Jensen collection which is designed by Swiss famous designer Vivianna Torun Bulow Hube. The designers who are full of romantic use the modernist art practices to delivery simply the wonderful childlike, love and tenderness. Although it is taken the mirror as the surface of the watch, there is not any word. It is the pointers that make the watch like the magic mirror in the Snow White Fairy tale, full of fairy tale atmosphere.
Something of the childlike fun and interest always pull us back to the memories which is thee most precious thing for us. The UK designer with unique style Rolf Sachs design a watch named “IQ” for Swiss watch brand Fortis, that the watch can let us be immersed in the memories. The surface of the watch is dark green background with white world, like the blackboard-writing in the classroom. The watch scale on the dial is the hand-written formulas. Expect to the conventional way to read, otherwise, you would be sure to reflect in seconds. People really miss the good old days of school.
As for graffiti, everyone is reluctant to forget it. In the pure and beautiful graffiti world, we never miss ourselves and always are so happy. The graffiti watch that the designers design for us let people feel pleasantly surprised. The bold and unique dial patter are named as “Movado Time”,“ Blurple Time”,“ Universal Time”,“ Starring theStar”,“ Ontime”and“ Time Flies”. The design of the dial is gorgeous and chic, like the miniature art masterpieces that are mounted in the simple round stainless steel case and equipped with the custom carved back. Each model is limited edition of 125 pieces with the individual number. The box is designed personally by Kenny Shafer and accompanied by a certification of authenticity.
In 2012, Hermes watches improved to a higher level. The Dressage watches series released in 2003 designed by Henri d’ Origny. The new wrist watch designs retained the original main tone of aesthetic design but be more light: for example, it utilized the Dauphine hands, the markers are cut of polished by sand, the crown is more close to the case; the diameter of the case is slightly widen 1.5mm to highlight the dial in clear layers.
Since the Dressage born, it still keeps the outstanding barrel-shaped case design to make it become one of the special wrist watches to Hermes. The lugs blend into the case to make the exquisite fine cut surface chamfer more coherent. This unique is the new model of the elegant sporty wrist watch and highlights the perfect curve. It also reminds person of the novel lugs design of certain timepiece in 1930s and lugs design of Hermes antique timepiece.
The new Dressage wrist watch series with ten models, are all the assembled the H1837 movement that Vaucher Manufacture researched and developed for Hermes exclusively and extend to 2 movement function match of central second hand with date display at 6 o’clock and small second pointer at 6 o’clock. Eight stainless steel model (each design movements for 4 models) are equipped with black or white silver color dial, available in steel chain strap, matt black or brown crocodile leather strap. All the leather are made by the Hermes’ leather workshop in Hermes watch and clock factory located in Swiss and all the padding and stitching skills follow the traditional skills to make saddle. There are another two rose gold small second models. One is the egg white silver dial with matt brown crocodile leather strap. The other design is grey black dial with black crocodile strap. It is issued in the limited edition of 175 pieces to memorize the 175th anniversary of brand.
Graff Diamond is proud to present its latest lady watch- GraffStar diamond collection with 33 mm diameter dial made of mother of pearls.
Graff Diamond is proud to present its latest lady watch- GraffStar diamond collection with 33 mm diameter dial made of mother of pearls. It is bound to be a masterpiece with the classic, elegance and wise together. The new collection has 3 colors to choose: pink is born for the romantic girl, blue give to the sensitive and delicate soul, while white is dedicated to mature women with the independence and self-reliance.
In addition to the white gold case and the mother of pearl dial, the newest GraffStar watch also is decorated with the sparkling and brilliant diamonds. Every position of the index has the highest quality diamonds, especially in the position of 3/6/9/12 movement. The number symbols formed by the diamonds is especially eye-catching and memorable. The whole watch is set with a total of 44 pieces of beautiful diamonds.
GraffStar diamond watch with 38 mm mother of pearl dial is equipped with the quartz movement and each color is limited edition of 300 pieces all over the world. The special model is the diamond watch with pink mother of pearl, making so romantic. All of the models have 38 mm diameter case with mother of pearl dial. The white gold watch is matched with the crocodile leather strap. On the dial, all the indexes are set with the diamonds, but the position of 3/6/9/12 are displayed with the numbers.
Manero is the newest wrist watch design of Bucherer launched recently. The series set the perfect design, precise structure and practical function into one body, symbolizing the new milestone of Bucherer watchmaking design. Manero ChronoPerpetual wrist watch was certified by the C.O.S.C, rarely in the ChronoPerpetual wrist watch. 18K rose gold case set with 64 diamonds, 22K rose gold hollow indicator makes the dial elements of the calendar seen at a glance: date display is at the 3:00 position, week display is at nine o’clock position, and month and leap year is in the twelve o’clock position. The three unique oval ring designs add extraordinary and excellent quality to the watch.
The moonphase function of generally watch only can estimate the actual position of the moon roughly, but the Manero perpetual calendar watch is able to display the moon’s position accurately at the six o’clock position. The new moonphase display is different from the general design. Three-dimensional moonpahse accompanied by the reciprocal form of moonphase display that is unique. When the two red indicators on the relative position, it means that is a full moon. The wearers can know the date at a glance on the watch. It is really a practical and precise function.
Manero ChronoPerpetual wrist watch is in exquisite design and all the functions are presented on the dial. Seeing through the clear sapphire crystal mirror makes the wearer cannot help praising the excellent masterpiece. Through the transparent back, the wearers can see the 22K rose gold pendulum of the Bucherer logo without affecting the sturdy bezel function, real combination of the aesthetics and superior functions.
Case: 18K rose gold set with 64 diamonds(1 carat in total)
Movement: CFB 1955.1 automatic movement(certified by C.O.S.C)
Function: Perpetual calendar display, week, month, leap year and moonphase displays
Power reserve: 42hours
Waterproof: 30m
Surface: anti-reflective sapphire crystal mirror with 21 gems and 22K rose gold pointer
Strap: top quality Louisiana brown crocodile leather strap
Even in the face of sadness and fear, even if the tears are not dry, please describe your face with joy, and continue to try your best to find the beauty of your life-this is a simple “Smile” philosophy. Comedy master Charlie Chaplin shares us with this life philosophy in his film “modern Times”. And “Smile” philosophy is also a classic song sung by the King of Pop Michael Jackson. In this year, Swiss famous watch brand Mido especially launches the “Smile” watch for females. This new watch is inspired by Neo-classical architectural masterpiece- Opera house of Rennes, France. Its compact and elegant appearance shows irresistible charm. Its dial perfectly integrates with ivory and chocolate color and makes the watch looks more soft and elegant. The date display lap inlaid with 12 pieces diamonds; together with numerals, date display lap further highlights the femininity of Mido watch.
Mido “Smile” ladies watch came in 33 mm diameter case. It is powered by ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, which contributes the precision and reliability to the watch. It meets the demand of those women who pay tribute to the exquisite watch and Swiss traditional watchmaking crafts. Its water resistance is up to 50 meters. Through the transparent sapphire crystal case back, the wearer can appreciate the exquisite decoration of movement. The carefully made dial shows unparalleled soft beauty and elegance. Date display window is placed in the position of 6 o’clock, and the bezel is inlaid with 12 pieces natural diamonds which distinctively indicate the date. In addition, this new watch came in anti-glare sapphire crystal glass, which is decorated with plated- PVD rose gold index and diamond bevel cutting pointers. Its case and lugs are also made from plated- PVD rose gold, which highlights the luxury characteristic of “Smile” Ladies watch.
Mido Baroncelli Lady “Smile” watch
Movement: ETA 2824-2 automatic movement, 11½”’， Ø25.60 mm，4.60 mm thickness
Diamond: 25 pieces diamonds
Vibration: 28,800 times per hour
Shock resistance system: INCABLOC
Functions: hours, minutes, seconds and date display
Power reserve: more than 38 hours
Case: 316L stainless steel case with PVD rose gold dealing
Glass: double-sided anti-glare sapphire crystal glass
Water resistance: 50 meters
Case back: transparent sapphire crystal case back
Strap: brown calfskin strap with PVD rose gold folding clasp
Dial: the mix color of chocolate and ivory dial engraved with unique markers and inlaid with 12 pieces VS-SI-TW diamonds (weight 0.03 carat)
Pointers: Diamond bevel cutting
B.zero 1 collection which is the proud of Bvlgari has the similar meaning with its name: B.zero 1 stands for not only the past but also the moment when the New Year is approaching, it signs that the couple experience the consideration and evolves to the timeless love quietly. The rose gold bezel is filled with elegant beauty, echoing harmoniously with it. The unique swirling texture flows like her hair. The pattern of heart to heart on dial is the perfect witness of love each other.
The meaning of love between lovers needn’t more language. It is said when the screen goddess Elizabeth-Taylor argues with her husband Richard-Burton, Richard always give a Bvlgari jewellery to quell the storm. If you don’t want to leave the gorgeous words, why not use the charm of jewellery to express her reputation. Bvlgari Assioma D watch collection must be the best choice. The soft and charming curves is like added elegance and the dazzling diamonds show the find and delicate of women, as if it is the age of “La Dolce Vita”, presenting the luxury and charming image in the movie of Federico-Fillini- gorgeous like Eva-Gardner, noble like Audrey-Hepburn, captivating and difficult to resist.
Choose one GMT watch of Bvlgari Diagono collection made of rose gold materials. The inspiration is from Myron’s famous sculpture “Discobolos” which brew the dynamic in the static, indicating the moment to go. The bevel bezel is dotted by the dual Bvlgari logos. The huge bolts on the chain handle and the legible dial represent the vitality and unique, just as his valiant and heroic, isn’t it? However, the charming and elegant rose gold bezel adds warmth like his meticulous and attentive care.
The new S.Bvlgari men collection launched on the 125th anniversary of brand is also not to be missed. The watch collection named after the excellent founder is famous for its unique function and quality craftsmanship. The precise and correct movement is a symbol that men pursue perfect and ultimate style, while the unique case design with the multi-facet is the metaphor of men’s multi-facet. From any angle to assess, it is impeccable.
Speak highly of his fortitude and arouse his affection. Intelligence as you, your mind acts upon his mind.
What is the fashion trend of jewellery watches? Undoubtedly, the answer is snow-setting jewellery piece. They are brilliant and charming. Snow-setting jewellery timepieces are the treasures of haute horlogerie industry.
The snow-setting is regarded as the unique invention of master Alain Kirchhof. This special setting crafts came from master’s cooperation with Jaeger-LeCoultre. First, cut the 0.5 – 1.6 mm VVS1 beautiful diamonds. Then evenly spread diamonds on the case presenting a smooth and natural arrangement. Due to the similarity with snow-covered natural sense and with very supple and smooth texture, this setting craft is called snow-setting technology.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Neva watch is a representative product of Alain Kirchhof. It is set with more than 640 diamonds in total. It is a unique masterpiece. The following are several masterful snow-setting luxury watches.
Patek Philippe 7099R Ladies Watch
The Patek Philippe 7099R Ladies Watch debuted at BaselWorld 2012. This is a unique and extremely elegant Gondolo Haute Joaillerie. It is distinguished by the 18K rose gold tonneau snow-setting diamond case. Silver color tone based dial is also decorated with brilliant snow-setting diamonds. Rose gold hands and dot hour markers match perfectly the case. “Patek Philippe Geneve” logo is at 12 o’clock position. Classic hands indicate hours and minutes. Watch master mounted the same vintage brown leather strap for this masterpiece. Ref. 7099R ladies watch is driven by manual winding mechanical movement.
Hermes Snow-setting Haute Joaillerie
Hermes also launched a high-end Snow-setting Haute Joaillerie at this year BaselWorld. Its dial, case and lugs are all paved with high quality and finely cut diamonds. Central hands indicate the hours and minutes. This watch is teamed with a classic black leather strap.
Omega Ladymatic Watch
Referring to snow-setting watch, the Omega Ladymatic will come first. This is a top collection specially designed for modern elegant and independent ladies. Omega Ladymatic 2012 edition comes in 18K rose gold. It is a 34 mm diameter watch with diamond bezel and white MOP dial. Hour markers come in diamond, too. Date window is at 3 o’clock. It is water resistant to 100 meters.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Art Ice Watch
This is a unique Haute Joaillerie in the world. Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Squadra Art Ice Watch is created with 1,300 beautiful diamonds and 1,755 sapphires. This decoration applies to both the dial and entire case. Being a Reverso, the case can flip around to hide the dial offering a totally bejeweled experience. Inside the watch is a Swiss Jaeger-LeCoultre manufactured movement, while the watch is matched to a black satin strap.
The latest Platinum L.U.C XP Tonneau Wristwatch was invented in Chopard’s original watch making factory. This extraordinary wristwatch fixes a COSC certified movement – L.U.C Calibre 3.97. This amazing L.U.C XP Tonneau Wristwatch absorbs top-class craftsmanship and elegant design so it is hailed as a rare treasure in watch field. The famous Chopard L.U.C collection welcomes one more elegant member with excellent skill specialists and extraordinary aesthetic characteristics. The member is L.U.C XP Tonneau wristwatch. It was born in Chopard’s original factory locates in Switzerland. The extra-thin Tonneau-shaped case brings customers a completely new feeling. The watch designers endow modern fashion style for the thin case and keep Chopard top-class wristwatch’s traditional essences.
L.U.C XP Tonneau Platinum edition sets various functions include hour, minute, second and date display. These functions are provided power by an automatic winding L.U.C Calibre 3.97 movement contains in the extra-thin case. This movement’s design, development and testing are completed in Chopard factory. The movement has been certified by the authorized COSC. The amazing point is that the outline of movement is as the same as the case’s. Through the transparent sapphire crystal case back, the patented L.U.C 3.97 movement’s exquisite operation can be seen clearly. The thin but curved case can matches the wrist perfectly. And the case has two different editions: one is made of 18k rose gold; another one is made of platinum. The surface has been polished, very boutique and stylish.
The silver dial decorated with sunray has some L.U.C Collection’s symbolic specialists: the long princess hands, Arabic number markers, boutique sunray and so on. The brown or black crocodile strap can comfort the wrist perfectly. All the perfect details accomplished such and elegant and amazing wristwatch. Chopard L.U.C XP Tonneau Wristwatch is really an remarkable rare treasure in Chopard’s long watch making history.
Hermes wristwatch’s anniversary theme is “The Gift of Time”, the watch designers get inspirations from this ideology to create latest Arceau lady’s timepiece collection. Hermes Arceau Wristwatch Collection is famous for the asymmetric lug design, performing grace and elegant very well. The latest Arceau Lady’s edition not only adopts a new size, but also fixes a brand self-made movement.
Arceau wristwatch collection was design by Henri d’ Origny and recommended first in 1978. The most outstanding specialist is the asymmetric stirrup –shaped lug on the round case, which makes the appearance very distinctive from other watches. The stirrup-shaped lug connects closely with the strap, very well-matching with the 34mm case. The latest Arceau collection of 2012 first fix a H1912 movement and it is special designed for Hermes by Vaucher Manufacture Fleurier. The title of this movement’s inspiration comes from a photo of Hermes family that taken in 1912. In this picture, Jacqueline Hermes wore a pocket watch, matching a Hermes Porteoignon strap. And this was the beginning Hermes desired to make wristwatches.
The latest Arceau lady’s watch is very exquisite and full of top-class watch’s beauty. The dial keeps Arceau collection’s exclusive italic number, and there are boutique line pattern surround the sub-second dial. The new recommended Arceau collection covers six different editions, two of them are stainless steel inlay with diamond, two are rose gold editions, and another two left are rose gold inlay diamond editions. And these editions match black, brown and blue crocodile strap respectively. And there are another 100 pieces of limited editions to commemorate Hermes’ centenary. All the leather straps are made of Hermes original factory which locates at Brugg, Switzerland. So it inherits Hermes excellent craftsmanship and makes it very stylish in a new look. Hermes Acreau wristwatch is really a gift of time for all ladies.