A group of founding benefactor brands, including Bulgari, Breitling, De Bethune, H. Moser & Cie, MB&F, Ulysse Nardin, and Urwerk, initiated this programme. Additional Maisons like Jacob & Co, Arnold & Son, Doxa, Frédérique Constant, Atelier de Monaco, Alpina, Greubel Forsey, Maurice Lacroix, Oris, and Phillips in collaboration with Bacs and Russo, and Reuge have already formally joined the event as Benefactor or Associate Members. As Regular Members, Bianchet, Czapek, and Louis Erard joined. 

Geneva Watch Days had decentralised, “Phygital (Physical + Digital)” format which proved to be admirably suited to the current times.

We have brought you watches from two mind-blowing brands – MB&F and De Bethune that were a part of Geneva Watch Days 2022.

Discovering Legacy Machine Split Escapement Evo – MB&F

Maximilian Busser and Stephen McDonnell have created the MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement, their latest creation. Both had previously worked together on the most complicated Legacy Machine watch, the Legacy Machine Perpetual. The main feature of the watch is its oversized 14mm balance wheel which remains centre-stage for this new creation, the fifth in the Legacy Machine line floating above all other features of the dial and beautifully nestled just under the domed sapphire glass. The functions and difficulties change throughout the Legacy Machine collection, but the suspended balance wheel stays constant as it flies literally and metaphorically above everything else.

As a result, the escapement of the Legacy Machine Split Escapement is actually split into two parts. On the dial side of the watch, the spinning balance wheel takes centre stage, rising and flying above all other parts. On the opposite side of the watch, you can find the anchor and escapement wheel.   The visual impact is stunning, as the balance appears to oscillate on its own, with no visible energy intake. The remaining components of the escapement – anchor and escape wheel – are hidden on the opposite side of the movement, nearly 12mm below.

The movement of the MB&F Legacy Machine Split Escapement is not as complex as that of the Legacy Machine Perpetual. The Legacy Machine Split Escapement beats in a slow, hypnotic 2.5 Hz rhythm. The impression is magnified and played with by the domed sapphire glass. The first dial at 12 o’clock under the balance wheel displays the time with two blue hour and minute hands. A single hand indicates the 72-hour power reserve on the dial, which is located near 4 o’clock. Finally, the date dial is located near 8 o’clock and is denoted by a single blue hand. A push-button next to the date dial on the side of the 44mm 18k white gold case allows for a quick and simple date change.

Price and availability

Price : CHF 75,000 + tax

Availability : The Legacy Machine Split Escapement EVO Icy-Cool isn’t a limited edition piece

For more information you can go through MB&F website.

Discovering De Bethune DB25 Perpetual Calendar

At Geneva Watch Days 2022, De Bethune unveiled a brand-new 40mm titanium case for its Perpetual Calendar collection. DB25 dial with dual tones of silver and blue. With its integrated lugs and radiating guilloché pattern spread across 12 different sections, this new 40mm titanium case is a classic interpretation of the DB25.

De Bethune’s Perpetual Calendar combines the finesse of watchmaking with the precision mechanics of the Manufacture and takes on a poetic air by pairing the most romantic complication. The everlasting calendar, the moon phase, and its starry sky are all displayed within a remarkable timepiece.

The spherical casing of the new DB25 is constructed of titanium, a material that the Manufacture has started to embrace recently while retaining the harmonic lines that contributed to the popularity of the first DB25. This classically-inspired timepiece’s curved integrated lugs and open-worked design increase its adaptability and comfort.

The self-regulating double barrel, triple pare-chute system, titanium/white gold balance, perpetual calendar, spherical moon indicating the moon phases with a precision equivalent to 1 day/122 years, and all of these were created by Denis Flageollet’s team in Manufacturer’s Haute Horlogerie workshops in Sainte Croix (Swiss Jura). The watch’s power reserve is 5 days.

By adding a smooth curve to the exterior of the balance spring, Manufacturer De Bethune has decided to retain the centre of gravity of the watch’s balance spring precisely in the middle.

The mechanical watch’s “soul” is sometimes referred to be this tiny, very fine hairspring. The variations in blade thickness contribute to the practically faultless concentric growth of the blade. Few of its many advantages include reduced thickness, improved concentricity quality, finer adjustment of the index-assembly system, and the lack of pins (the curve itself acts as a shock absorber).

Price and availability

Price: CHF 125,000

Availability: Limited to 15 pieces per year

For more information you can go through De Bethune website.

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Many of us will know that Electrum is one of the earliest precious materials, and a veritable treasure in ancient times. Electrum being an alloy of gold and silver, was much coveted among Ancient Greeks, Amerindian civilisations and Ancient Egyptians. While the first coins were minted from this metal, with evolution, this material gradually fell into oblivion. This alloy of gold and silver was not a very favourable mix due to the oxidational properties of Silver and the other health hazards that it brings. Through the years, the brilliant team at Urwerk worked against all those odds and gave it a new lease of life with the UR-100 Electrum by replacing Silver with another noble material – Palladium.

In addition to the satellite-type hours and minutes display, the UR-100 Electrum provides a new item of information. Once the 60^th minute has passed, the minutes hand vanishes and reappears as a kilometre counter illustrating the 555 kilometres travelled every 20 minutes by every inhabitant of the Earth. This in fact corresponds to the Earth’s average speed of rotation calculated at the Equator. Earth’s revolution around the sun – corresponding to 35,740 kilometres per 20 minutes – is displayed exactly opposite. On the face of the UR-100 Electrum, hours and kilometres thus share the same status, the same scale of value. These units are illuminated in incandescent green for the hours and in blazing white for the kilometres

Felix Baumgartner, master watchmaker and co-founder of URWERK, said: “This creation was inspired by a gift from my father, Geri Baumgartner, a renowned restorer of antique clocks. It is a clock made by Gustave Sandoz for the 1893 World’s Fair. Its distinctive feature is that instead of counting off the hours, it indicates the distance travelled by the Earth at the Equator. Martin Frei, designer and co-founder of URWERK, fought hard to have this indication appear on the dials of the UR-100 “In my view, a watch is both a physical and abstract reproduction of our situation on Earth. It anchors us to a precise time and longitude, while at the same time testifying to the fleeting nature of that position.”

The rhythm and rhyme of time are in the centre of this golden arena with the satellite-type hours and minutes display.  It has a Power reserve of 48 hours. The 41mm 18K 2N Electrum yellow gold watch case has Satin-brush finished.  This unique timepiece is priced at approximately CHF 62,000 excluding taxes.

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Founded in 2015 by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, Dubai Watch Week is a biennial event that provides a cultural platform for the purpose of sharing knowledge, building connections, and celebrating watchmaking. 

This year was the 5th edition of Dubai Watch Week which returned with a richer event program with the three pillars of Connecting, Creating, and Celebrating. The 2021 edition achieved the core objective of creating an experiential event thanks to all the participating brands and the partners on ground. 

Hind Abdul Hamied Seddiqi, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO), and Seddiqi the Holding and Director General of Dubai Watch Week shared that the 2021 edition of this exhibition exceeded their expectations. The first day had so many visitors, that they speculate breaking records. Hind further expresses “We feel blessed to make this edition come through.” When asked what was new, she mentioned, “We have the collectors lounge which is well received by the visitors and the Kids Toys Auction by Christies is a great initiative to ensure that families are able to experience the evening as well “

Participants
Some of the iconic watch brands including Rolex, Audemars Piguet, TUDOR, Hublot, and Chopard had standalone and interactive booth spaces on site. 

A few of the participating brands included, Armin Strom, Bell & Ross, Bovet 1822, Breitling, BVLGARI, Christophe Claret, Chronoswiss, Corum, Czapek, De Bethune, F.P. Journe, Ferdinand Berthoud, Frederique Constant, GENUS Watches, Girard-Perregaux, Greubel Forsey, H. Moser & Cie, Jacob & Co, Laurent Ferrier, Louis Erard, Louis Moinet, MB&F, Oris, PURNELL, REBELLION Timepieces, Ressence, TAG Heuer, Trilobe, Ulysse Nardin, and Urwerk. WatchBox was also present, the leading destination for pre-owned luxury timepieces – in order to enlighten watch connoisseurs about the possibility of selling watches, buying watches, and trading watches.

This year, Dubai Watch Week witnessed a Collector’s Lounge. This lounge was created to gather watch connoisseurs from across the globe. This dedicated lounge for watch connoisseurs provided a meeting place to discuss the latest watch releases and horology news. The Collector’s Lounge also showcased the unique limited editions conceptualised by Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons to commemorate the UAE’s 50th anniversary. 

We caught up with some brand custodians and here are some highlights from the brands:

MB&F X Bvlgari

The big story of the collaboration between Bvlgari and MB&F has resulted in the Flying T Allegra. This complicated feminine jewellery watch brings together two visions of the world with two creative interpretations merged vividly demonstrating the power of two. This one-of-a-kind timepiece is the product of a friendship between Bvlgari’s Product Creation Executive Director, Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani, and MB&F’s Founder and Creative Director, Maximilian Büsser. The Flying T Allegra watch was unveiled in two versions – 18K white or red gold, set with diamonds. The watch has a Power reserve of 100 hours. The hours and minutes are displayed on a 50° vertically tilted dial with two serpentine hands. The watch has two crowns – winding on left and time-setting on right.

Maximilian Büsser words this creation – “The Flying T was a labour of Love, I have always been creating watches that I love. I tried to incorporate the love for the women in my life with this watch. There are three women in my life and I am the sun, and my life revolves around them, the sun in the watch is the rotor. We have already sold these watches which is a total of 40 pieces.”

Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani adds that “The choice to revisit MB&F’s FlyingT was both natural and logical since Flying T Allegra incorporates both sensibilities.”

To see more about the FlyingT Allegra watch visit: https://www.mbandf.com/en/machines/performance-art/lmflyingtallegra-mbandf-bulgari

Oris

Oris watches launched a new version of their Big Crown Pointer iconic watch at Dubai Watch Week.  The Big Crown Pointer Date Calibre 403 updated 38 mm model provides the watch with small seconds and pointer date complications. This watch has a five-day power reserve and comes with a 10-year warranty. 

Rolf Studer, co-CEO, Oris, says “the rubies in this movement are bigger than normal, as it helps hold the oil for a longer period like 10 years.” “The size of 38 mm is perfect for both genders to use the watch”

To view this timepiece and know more click on the link: https://www.oris.ch/en/collection/big-crown

De Bethune

De Bethune is best described in the words of CEO, Pierre Jacques.  Pierre says “De Bethune is watchmaking art in 21^st century, crossroads between tradition and innovation which means working with few techniques and the spirit of watch markers of the 18^th Century with the materials, techniques, and design of today’s day and age”.  Production is limited only to 200 pieces per year.

At Dubai Watch Week De Bethune launched a new DB25QP with a green guilloche dial and a new titanium case, limited to 10 pieces. This timepiece has a power reserve of five days. The watch features hours, minutes, spherical moon phase, and leap-year indication at 12 o’clock, while the perpetual calendar indicating the month is at 3 o’clock, the date is at 6 o’clock, and the day of the week at 9 o’clock positions.

This perpetual calendar combines horological finesse with the cutting-edge mechanisms by uniting moon phases, a star-studded sky, and a perpetual calendar to make this an exceptional piece among other exceptional timepieces.

To view this beautiful timepiece and know more about De Bethune click on the link: https://www.debethune.ch/en/collections/db25-collections/perpetua

Czapek also caught my attention and we were intrigued to know more.  The brand produces 150 pieces per year but in the current year, they are expected to produce around 300-400 pieces per year. Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO at Czapek & Cie, explained the history of the brand. “Czapek was a Czech-born watchmaker, Czapek was quickly recognized as one of the greatest watchmakers of the 19th century. Purveyor to the Imperial Court, watchmaker of his Imperial Highness, Prince Napoleon. At its height, the company had boutiques in Geneva, Paris, Place Vendome, and the third one at Faubourg de Cracovie at Warsaw. Historically it is the first watchmaking store of Place Vendome.” 

Xavier adds, “In 2013 we decide to revive the brand, Czapek and I joined the company as a partner and became a co-founder. The earlier partner was a friend of his father, and since he passed away I came on board as a partner. Then we brought on a watchmaker and that’s how in 2013 the three of us came together to revive the brand.”

Czapek has been exhibiting at Dubai Watch Week for the last 3 editions and these watches in India are available at Ethos.

To know more on Czapek watches, visit https://czapek.com/

Aramedes

Co-Founder & Chief Emotion Officer (CEO), Tom Morf, introduced the brand to the world, with its first two collections: ZÜRICH, which features three classical mechanisms, and MECCA, the hero product – a line of absolutely innovative timepieces that incorporates functions that support Muslims in observing the key practices of their religion. Tom Morf says “The Brand has come alive now at Dubai Watch Week, we worked for over three years now to create this new mechanism for the Mecca watch and have patented the same.”

Diving deeper Tom Morf says “The Mecca Watch will be a game-changer in the watch industry, we will roll out the brand in GCC first, the Indian market too will be an important market for our Brand”.  The module for the watch has been created with an app and is targeted at people who follow Islam as a Religion”

The team designed and developed the AraTec 1 Module, a high-tech electronic component that can be integrated into the watch along with mechanical movement. The associated software calculates the location of the wearer via mobile radio triangulation, and the watch displays the information on subdials. Each subdial has its own step motor on the module that controls the hands of the analog displays. The owner uses the Mastertimer mobile phone app to initialise and calibrate the watch, connecting it via Bluetooth by using the pusher at 2 o’clock on the watch case.

The Aramedes Mecca Collection comprises four models: Mastertimer Qibla which indicates the direction of Mecca; Mastertimer Salah displays the next prayer time in a sub-dial at 9 o’clock as well as the direction of Mecca in a sub-dial at 3 o’clock; Mastertimer Sawm shows fasting times during Ramadan with a sunrise/sunset indicator at 6 o’clock, supplementing the Qibla and Salah displays and prayer time alarm and Mastertimer Salah Tourbillon Automatic offers all of the features of the Mastertimer Salah, with the addition of a flying tourbillon in a titanium cage. 

To more about Aramedes Watches click on the link: https://www.aramedes.com/

All in all, the Dubai Watch Week 2021 was a great success thanks to all the efforts of the Management and Seddiqi family. Looking  forward to Dubai Watch Week 2023!!

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Bvlgari’s Octo Roma World Timer watches are ready to take on the whims and fancies of the new modern age and aspirational globetrotters. Bvlgari’s Octo Roma World Timer watches showcases the classic function along with modern touch.

The Octo Roma World Timer watches are designed by the youth and for the youth. It enables an instant reading of the time in 24 cities, i.e. in 24 time zones.  This new version of the world time function is powered by the new integrated movement comprising 261 components, developed and produced by the Manufacture. The dial is rightly called the face of the watch and the layout of the dial information features a central display of the hours, minutes and seconds combined with a double rotating disc on the outer edge: one for the 24 reference cities and another with a 24-hour graduated scale. Thus giving a simple and instant readability of the time.

The watches may look complex but the functions are easily adjustable via the crown, first positioning the city of the chosen time zone at 12 o’clock, then setting the time until the hours and minutes hands indicate the exact time in the selected time zone

Antonio Pin, Managing Director, Bvlgari Watch Division emphasises that Octo Roma World Timer watches are modern yet classic watches in monochromatic mood colours enabling Bvlgari Watches to reach and appeal to young watch enthusiasts the world over. The design is the key along with the aesthetic appeal. 

Octo Roma WorldTimer watches are available in two variants one in STAINLESS STEEL – 103481 and the other inDLC (DIAMOND LIKE CARBON) – 103486 . The steel one comes in 41 mm steel case with a satin-brushed/polished finish and a Blue sunburst dial. The indicators have applied brushed rhodium-plated gold hour-markers.The DLC one is in 41mm steel with a black sandblasted DLC with a Matt black sandblasted dial and indicators. Also the hour-markers have been enhanced with Super-LumiNova® (SLN), hours and minutes hands with SLN.

Octo Roma WorldTimer watches are a classic watchmaking must-have for both the young travellers and watch enthusiasts. 

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In the Enchanting Birds collection, the talented craftsmen have reproduced a bird in motion with a voice. This Tabatières reveals its element of magic on demand, by activating a lever. This colourful bird composed of 28 parts in titanium and gold, flaps its wings and moves every joint of its small body in sync with its tune. This single mechanical movement has more than 250 pieces and is an absolute masterpiece. This beautiful automaton is available in 3 colours- Blue, Fuchsia and Silver and priced at approximately 18,900 CHF

We salute Reuge’s investment in the continuity of an age old swiss tradition and yet remaining relevant to the current times. Any takers for this treasure?

Reuge Enchanting Birds in Blue

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In a virtual interaction, Jean Christophe Babin spoke his heart out among many other finer aspects of Bvlgari, and the factors that distinguish Bvlgari jewellery from other brands.

Jean Christophe Babin is an Italian-French citizen. Born in France with an Italian heart but with a Global DNA. An avid Traveller at 21, Jean Christophe Babin spent a first sabbatical year in Asia between mountaineering in the Himalayas and the discovery of Indo Chinese cultures, exploring India, China, the Tibet Autonomous Region, Bangladesh, Nepal, Indonesia, Thailand and Japan for almost a year. India and Indians are very close to his heart.

In a virtual interaction Jean Christophe Babin spoke his heart and mind out among many other finer aspects of Bvlgari and the factors that distinguish Bvlgari Jewellery watches from other Brands.

Q: How has been the response to Novelties 2021 from all markets?

Fantastic! Our friends and customers have not been able to touch and try the new product so in the coming weeks we will be organising Trunk shows for our customers and media to touch feel and try the watches in their own city and country.

Q: How has been the response for Watches & Wonders 2021.

Watches & Wonders was an interesting platform this year as Brands organised their presentations, interviews etc. from their own location. This was different to the previous year’s wherein everyone came together and were physically present. It was a different experience for the brand as well. It is always great when brands come together, whether it is physically or on digital platforms. We already experienced a digital exhibition last year with LVMH Watch Week and we continued that for 2021. For me, Watches & Wonders 2021 was a continuation where we showcased novelties. The Geneva Watch days at the end of August this year will also take place physically as well on a digital platform. We look forward to welcoming partners from August 31st to September 5th, 2021. We will expect partners from the US to attend the physical platform including Europe and some parts of Asia. Wherever there are travel restrictions still in place, we will offer the digital platform.

With Digital events we have a lot of flexibility and cost savings. Flexibility to change dates around like during the pandemic. With physical events, we are more restricted when it comes to the dates, and we also incur higher costs.

Q: Indian audiences love Bvlgari. What according to you is the secret?

If I compare the cultures and lifestyles of Italy and India, I find a lot of synergies. India and Italy have a lot of history and monuments. In India everything is big and larger than life. India has always been an inspiration for jewellery. Bvlgari has revived an old gem shape with the Takhti cut in its Mvsa collection – a soft, curved rectangle imitating the shape of roof tiles on Rajasthani palaces.

Q: What is your take on Gender Neutral Watches?

When it comes to ladies watches only, jewellers are crafting them – unlike what we see in the marketplace where in the men’s watches in smaller sizes and modifications like Mother-of-Pearl Dials and diamonds are offered as ladies watches. With Bvlgari, you can observe with the Serpenti, Lucea, and Diva – they are not unisex watches but particularly designed for women.

It is not uncommon to see ladies wearing men’s watches. Ladies can borrow a big watch from their husbands or friends for a day or for an occasion but ladies would never actually buy a big men’s watch.

At Bvlgari, we offer creations that were made especially for the ladies watch segment. We are jewellers and prefer to have ladies watches rather than unisex. We offer Lucea, Serpenti, and watches with extreme high jewellery like the Cleopatra. We feel like the ladies watch segment has been underdeveloped and there is a much larger potential there.

Q: Craftsmanship, colours, sustainability were all over Watches & Wonders 2021. Your views

Bvlgari is a master of colour in High Jewellery and High-end watches like Cleopatra. In the future we will have a mix of coloured gem stones and complications in the watches. We developed the watches with coloured gemstones as it is comparatively easier to create watches than jewellery.

During the pandemic I have seen customers have increased authenticity towards the brands. Customers are sure about the brand name, quality of products, material used etc.

We have used AR and created an app for customers to digitally try the products to enable them to decide on their purchase. Novelties 2021 for Women:

Misteriosi Cleopatra – 103519

Misteriosi Cleopatra – 103519-18kt rose gold Serpenti Misteriosi High-Jewellery cuff watch made of hexagonal scales set with snow-set diamonds and decorated with 8 facetted hexagonal stones: citrines, amethysts, aquamarine, tourmaline chrome, tanzanite and peridot.

Left: DIVAS’ DREAM DIVISSIMA EMERALDS – 103505 – 33mm white gold case set with round brilliant-cut diamonds and mobile petals set with round brilliant-cut diamonds.

Right: ALLEGRA PINK GOLD – 103493 – 36mm 18kt rose gold case set with 82 round brilliant-cut diamonds and a mix of faceted and cabochon gemstones: citrines, amethysts, peridot, cabochon-cut blue topaz, and rhodolite

Novelties 2021 for Men:

Left: OCTO FINISSIMO PERPETUAL CALENDAR
Right: OCTO FINISSIMO PERPETUAL CALENDAR PLATINUM – 103463

160-piece limited edition: OCTO FINISSIMO

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The 37mm watch features some of Marina’s signature elements viz., her trademark buckle and leather strap in pink. This watch design is elegant, feminine and would easily find a place in every women’s watch wardrobe. Few of the exquisite details of this exquisite design are the rose-gold-coloured elements in the hands, indexes and case. The Polished rose gold coloured PVD coated stainless steel turning bezel blends elegantly with the polished white high-tech ceramic insert. Ceramic has always been at the heart of Rado!

To entice the multi-faceted woman, the watch comes with three straps, in pink, black and an extra-long version in pink to wrap around the wrist twice. The watch straps are equipped with EasyClip fittings to allow for quick change, with the wearer’s mood of the moment. 

In 2013, Marina Hoermanseder has founded her Berlin-based label. Since then, the French-Austrian designer’s work has showcased bold, innovative and high artisanal designs. Marina Hoermanseder has become a favourite for many celebrities, including Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Kylie Jenner, Paris Hilton, Nicki Minaj and others.

French-Austrian designer Marina Hoermanseder

Rado Captain Cook x Marina Hoermanseder timepiece

Rado Captain Cook x Marina Hoermanseder timepiece

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Since 1888 inception year of Carl F Bucherer , The Manero Minute Repeater Symphony is the most extraordinary timepiece that Carl F Bucherer has created, till date. The Manero Minute Repeater Symphony apart from its technical excellence takes customisation to another level, a feat which is uncommon, in today’s time.  Yes, you read it right Customization of the music of the Minute Repeater is indeed a rare feat!

Tribute to technical innovation and Swiss watchmaking tradition
This timepiece’s minute repeater has a peripherally mounted regulator. This regulator, along with the peripheral winding system and the floating tourbillon, together, combines to create a true horological symphony.  In fact, the composition is inspired by the famous Lucerne Festival Orchestra. Carl F. Bucherer has set new standards in the field of peripheral technology wherein the peripheral rotor is not only combined with a peripherally suspended tourbillon but also with the peripherally mounted regulator of a minute repeater mechanism. Not only does the bidirectional automatic winding movement draws its energy from a peripherally rotating oscillating weight, but its slim rotor reveals a beautiful heart (read: movement) with a power reserve of 65 hours.

The Manero Minute Repeater’s mechanism is orchestrated to produce two different tones on two gongs which are viewed through cut outs on the face of the watch with the sculpted hammers.  These gongs are complemented by openings at 5 and 7 o’clock, through which the work of the striking hammers are visible. A window above 6 o’clock showcases the watch’s innovative regulator, which sets the beat of the chimes.

The timepiece is clad in a 43.8 mm diameter, 18-karat rose gold case. These spoke-shaped horns amplify the watch’s melodious sound. The 18-karat white gold dial is hand-galvanized and features a fine grainé texture. This sophisticated timepiece is limited to 88 pieces and comes with a hand-stitched leather strap. It is priced at approximately INR 3.42 crores.

Samir Merdanovic, Chief Technical Officer at Carl F. Bucherer

Customize your limited-edition watch, with your distinct style

For those watch connoisseurs who wish to create their very own symphony, Carl F. Bucherer offers customization options. They can choose from different designs and finishes, creating a timepiece that is as unique as it can be. Not just restricted to the physical aspects of the timepiece, customers can also select their own symphony. This is the epitome of customisation!

Samir Merdanovic, Chief Technical Officer at Carl F. Bucherer decodes the extent of customisation where one can change the movement, dial colour, [Carl F. Bucherer] can make the gongs in a different material.  The customisation process can take anything between two to three months going up to four to six months which will be for decorative movements or parts of the movement in solid gold. We can customise the timepiece in a matter of month and not two years, which is also unique to the brand.

Tip from Samir Merdanovic on taking care of your timepiece
If you are using the watch through the week and would like it to rest over the weekend, preferably let it rest and set the time when you want to wear it next. He suggests personally he would not want to always use the watch winders for the Manero Minute Repeater. Samir Merdanovic compares winding of a watch to a parked car whose ignition stops when the car is parked.. When a car is in the garage, the engine is turned off. And when one wishes to use this car, one would have to restart the engine. In the same way although this is an automatic watch if kept for long time, needs winding to restart.

The Manero Minute Repeater Symphony

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Reviving and Reinventing a Legend called Monaco

With a 39mm case comprised of Grade 2 titanium enhanced by sandblasting for a sleek matte finish, this time piece will leave you mesmerised. It comes with a silver dial that fits exceptionally with the titanium case. The black sub-dials, bright red accents on the central hand and the red index marker at 12 o’clock accentuate the overall look while resembling the racing circuits. It comes with a tough anthracite alligator strap finished with tyre like grooves of racing cars. The watch is equipped with a renewed and updated version of the famous Calibre 11 automatic chronograph movement which celebrated its debut in the original 1969 Monaco.

Priced at INR 6,54,000 and is available only through Tag Heuer boutiques globally. 

The iconic TAG Heuer Monaco collection revisits its origins with a new and exclusive special edition to mark the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix: the TAG Heuer Monaco Titan Special Edition, a sporty, understated and lightweight model.

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The Brand lives by the motto NO RULES, OUR GAME and this motto makes it a daring brand while well trenched in the art of fine watchmaking. Especially with the highest complication of Tourbillons, which is a part of the brand DNA. 

We were fortunate to catch up with Nicola Andreatta, CEO, Roger Dubuis in a virtual conversation. 

It was a wonderful experience traveling to the digital Roger Dubuis Booth at Watches & Wonders 2021. We were also able to discover Hyper Horology with their latest launch of the new Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon.

Below are the Excerpts from the Interview:

Has the meaning of Luxury changed for Roger Dubuis customers during Covid-19?

I believe the desire to own luxury watches has not changed. You Live to Die, – Luxury customers should believe in this LATIN PROVERB: MEMENTO MORI and CARPE DIEM in order to enjoy indulging in Luxury products. I believe in the saying that we will all die someday. Therefore, I have realized that those who choose to live with this moto, and are willing to indulge in luxury, experience everything to the fullest, including luxury. The meaning of luxury has not changed but the desire to experience it has only grown.

Which is the Roger Dubuis Timepiece on your wrist today?

Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon with Eon gold.  This timepiece has the gold case, bezel and crown, and back case in Eon gold. Most importantly our signature skeletonized movement with a 72-hour power reserve. The EON Gold is a non-tarnishing alloy of gold.

Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon with Eon gold

Has the customer base changed for Roger Dubuis since the pandemic? Male: Female Ratio

The brand is focusing on creating art pieces for people that have individual expressions and want to live life their own way, it can be a man or a woman, both can fall in love with this brands timepieces. The brand Maison focuses on creating timepieces that can be appreciated by everyone. We no longer create exclusively for Men or Women. Anyone can indulge in any of our timepieces. The boundaries are diminishing for gender-specific watches.

Please share some information on the Urban Art Tribe.

Roger Dubuis partnered with the URBAN ART TRIBE, composed of two artistic people – Dr. Woo, Tattoo artist, and Gully, Graffiti artist. Finding kinship with those disruptive souls who dare to make a difference, the Maison partners with these world-famous urban culture artists that reflect brand values: break the rules, showcase expertise, and obsession with design.

Dr. Woo, Tattoo Artist with his Roger Dubuis

Gully, Graffiti Artist with his Roger Dubuis

What are your plans for India?

We have many customers for Roger Dubuis in India and also globally. India is an important market for us and we will continue to invest and develop this market. We work with very select partners in India that we believe are great ambassadors to the brand and will increase the Maison’s exposure.

2021 Novelties of Roger Dubuis

Excalibur Glow Me Up, limited to just eight timepieces.  Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon adorned with 60 baguette-cut diamonds on the bezel. By night, it comes to life through luminescent and dazzling diamonds.

Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon Cobalt Blue limited to 88-pieces. This timepiece has a cobalt case, a material produced thanks to a process of metallurgy exclusive to Roger Dubuis.

Cobalt Blue – Excalibur Single Flying Tourbillon

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