tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44606159005356559242024-03-05T05:42:46.211-06:00Sphere By MilanDaily thoughts, musings & interests about anything (mostly horology) that currently makes my soul & grey matter tick.Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-3801090212710131102012-09-10T15:58:00.001-05:002012-09-12T02:08:01.612-05:00Jeager-LeCoultre Grande Reverso 976 – The Guillermo Ceniceros Special Edition - Full Overview<b>Jeager-LeCoultre Grande Reverso 976 – The Guillermo Ceniceros Special Edition</b><br />
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The Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is recognized by watchmaking connoisseurs as an Art Deco icon that stands out from other horological creations with a case that slides at the base and rotates completely on itself. In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Reverso, Jaeger-LeCoultre decided to invite renowned artists and engravers to create exceptional works of art that will be featured on the case back.<br />
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It was perhaps this uniqueness and originality that drove Jaeger-LeCoultre to create a unique Special Edition linked to conceptual art that pays homage to the renowned Mexican painter, muralist, and engraver Guillermo Ceniceros. This magnificent association takes shape in the impressive Grande Reverso 976 Guillermo Ceniceros Special Edition.<br />
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The first model of the Guillermo Ceniceros Edition features a stainless steel case with lacquer engraving and is limited to 50 pieces.<br />
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The second edition is in rose gold, featuring a fully engraved case, and is limited to 10 pieces.<br />
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The Reverso has the special ability to exemplify its owners’ unique personalities, and transform their physical and visual styles into the highest forms of art. What better canvas for a work of art than the masterpieces of Guillermo Ceniceros? The world-renowned artist’s murals and engravings embody geometric form, space and harmony, and are featured in public and private collections around the world.<br />
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The symbolism of duality has long been a focal point for Ceniceros – from his iconic human faces, to the geometry of the human body, to air and land, and to light and darkness. His vision aligns perfectly with the duality of time – a concept that Jaeger-LeCoultre has mastered through the Reverso.<br />
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Jaeger-LeCoultre CEO Jerome Lambert recognized that partnering with Maestro Ceniceros represented an opportunity to bring Mexican artistry to the forefront of haute horology, and foster an even greater appreciation for the company’s classic timepieces, as well as for Ceniceros’ work.<br />
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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s watches promote the highest form of expression, both mechanically and aesthetically. The Reverso has elevated this expression to an art form. The true beauty of the Reverso lies in its unique and personal ties to the artistic community for over 80 years.<br />
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The Guillermo Ceniceros Special Edition attributes the precision of time to one face and the stoppage of time to the other face through the artist’s beautiful engravings. This splendid timepiece brings timeless artistry to the forefront of haute watchmaking and is a unique canvas for Guillermo’s renowned works.<br />
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<b><i>“My interest in this collaboration focuses on the metal canvas that the Reverso represents. No other watch offers this. I was interested in being part of the 80th anniversary of an iconic model that has a rich heritage of collaboration with the arts, and now, too, an interest in the arts of Mexico. Art and horology have many things in common – certainly, the theme of precision. My work on the Ceniceros Reverso creates a new, very personal way for owners to relate to my art. I celebrate this.”</i>
-Guillermo Ceniceros</b><br />
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<b>Artist Biography</b><br />
Guillermo Ceniceros is an international renowned Mexican artist and one of the country's most important mural painters. His figurative public murals grace universities, hospitals nad the Mexico City subway system, and are enjoyed by over 500,000 people every day. Ceniceros' easel compositions and engravings center around themes such as space, geometry and the female form. These pieces grace the permanent collections of established museums and are part of important private collections, contributing to an aesthetic language and Ceniceros' internationally recognized cultural legacy.
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<b>Technical Specification
Grande Reverso 976 – Guillermo Ceniceros Limited Edition</b>
CALIBER: Jaeger-LeCoultre 976<br />
MOVEMENT: Hand winding constructed of 151 pieces <br />
Vibrations per hour: 28,800<br />
Power reserve: 48 hours<br />
Jewels: 19<br />
Barrel: 1 <br />
Height: 4.15 mm<br />
FUNCTIONS: Hour - Minute Seconds<br />
CASE: Grande size 30 x 48.5 mm<br />
Stainless steel Limited to 50 pieces, REF: Q373847M<br />
Rose gold Limited to 10 pieces, REF: Q373247M<br />
DIAL: Vertical black guilloché and Clous de Paris engraving<br />
HANDS AND NUMERALS: Sword, vintage orange tint numerals and hands<br />
STRAP/BRACELET: Alligator leather<br />
BUCKLE: Double folding buckle 20.0 mm<br />
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This unique Grande Reverso Ceniceros Edition comes packaged with individual numbered lithograph art that inspired its creation.<br />
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With each watch you receive the Guillermo Ceniceros “Setenta Anos” book which chronicles the work of this living legend; a Special Edition Brochure about this project; numbered and signed lithograph displaying the concept art that was used for the engraving of each piece.<br />
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The Grande Reverso 976 Guillermo Ceniceros Special Edition was officially launched during the grand opening gala for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Mexico City Boutique, and is the first Mexico City boutique edition of it's kind. Since this special edition holds an unique place both in the hearts of Ceniceros art & watch collectors in the United States Jaeger-LeCoultre has arranged that orders may be booked and delivered thru the Beverly Hills Boutique. Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-55814773430520703882012-08-24T11:58:00.001-05:002012-08-24T11:58:27.718-05:00Retro'dSummer is the perfect time to go all King of Cool retro like this vintage cognac leather fatstrap paying hommage to Paul Newman on my good ol' 1967 Submariner combo'd with the Steve McQueen foldable Persol 714. Rock on!
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My best advice is to go & try few of them out to see which one fits You the best. I personally went through 4 different Reverso sizes finding my perfect match with the very special Grande Reverso 976 Ceniceros Edition.Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-25013973683933478252012-03-15T23:27:00.001-05:002012-03-15T23:32:44.639-05:00Jaeger-LeCoultre Tribute to Deep Sea Americane<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vintage Tribute to a True Classic!
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The flagship model in the
Laurent Ferrier collection, the Galet Classic reveals a more
contemporary and sophisticated face in an interpretation representing
an authentic renewal for this double-hairspring tourbillon that is
already much admired by devotees of traditional fine watchmaking.</span><br />
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Its new slate-grey dial is lit up by 11 applied red gold
Roman numerals, while the “assegai-shaped” hour and minute hands
and baton-type seconds hands are also made of red gold. A hollowed
seconds counter appears at 6 o’clock, and the matching dial creates
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The Galet Classic
is still driven by the exclusive in-house movement developed,
assembled and adjusted by Laurent Ferrier and which forged his
reputation as an exceptional watchmaker. This calibre features a
tourbillon device based on the principle introduced by Abraham-Louis
Breguet in 1801, and complemented for the first time by a double
hairspring. The major advantage of this new construction is its
ability to keep the balance centred on its axis, while compensating
for the effects of gravity and thereby guaranteeing the extreme
reliability of the rating system. <br />
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Its avant-garde innovative
technical construction makes it a
superlative chronometer instument, certified by the Besancon
Observatory. Its high amplitude combined with manual
adjustment of the escapement result in exceptional rating precision
of the Tourbillon Double Spiral calibre that boasts a daily variation
in rate of less than three seconds!
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The manual finishing of
this calibre is truly exceptional, as confirmed by the many interior
angles and the various smooth round-polished operations. The bridge
of the tourbillon carriage is decorated in the finest watchmaking
traditions, and the exquisite finesse of this craftsmanship is
revealed only through the sapphire caseback, thereby confirming
Laurent Ferrier’s preference for subtlety and discretion.
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Movement: Calibre FBN
916.01, mechanical hand-wound, 80-hour power reserve</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Indications: hours,
minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock</span></div>
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14’’’ = 31.60 mm </span></div>
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5.57 mm </span></div>
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gold </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dial: 18K gold
slate-grey plate, vertical satin-brushed with applied 5N red gold
Roman numerals, hollowed small seconds at 6 o’clock </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Hands: 18K 5N red
gold, “assegai-shaped” for the hours and minutes, baton-type for
the seconds </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Strap: hand-sewn
chestnut brown alligator leather with Alcantara lining </span></div>
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month at the <a href="http://spherebymilan.blogspot.com/2012/02/rare-jaeger-lecoultre-timepieces.html">Rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Timepieces Antiquorum’s Auction in Hong Kong </a>some
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Gyrotourbillon One actually hammered at HK $2,420,000 equivalent to
US $312,000 (including buyer's premium), while the Reverso
Gyrotourbillon 2 sold for HKD1,820,000 which is equivalent to about
$235,000. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">All
of the Jaeger-LeCoultre Haute Horology Masterpiece complication
Trifecta were auctioned for above the Antiquorum's estimates very
much in line with few previous known comparable auction results
inclusive of those done in the secondary private market. </span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I
wasn't exactly sure how I felt about breaking up the Limited WG Trio
but apparently the market has spoken giving approval to each
individual piece as an entity & their respective individual
values. This is certainly a welcome good news for JLC high end
compilations and especially for their owners/collectors. </span>
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notable complication was a piece unique from IWC Destriero
Scafusia in platinum which just couldn't meet the $220,000-270,000
estimate which in my opinion says a lot about the actual collectors
demand as well valuation for high end pieces from the house of Schaffhausen.</span></div>
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the other news the two notable Patek Philippe ( first time at auction
ref 1526 Perpetual calendar in YG vintage from 1951 as well a vintage
ref 1518 first Perpetual Calendar Chronograph from 1946) were both a
surprising no sales. On the other had the ref 3939 Tourbillon Minute
Repeater in PG Enamel dial originally sold in 2010 and first time
offered on the auction went above estimate for HK $3,200,000 about
US$513,000. Surprisingly this time the appetite for the highest
of haute horology most recent watches prevailed over usual vintage
blockbusters. </span>
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more to come ...Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-17393599629878676402012-02-19T19:24:00.001-06:002012-02-19T19:24:04.318-06:00Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Marqueterie - The KissDuring the 2012 SIHH Jaeger-LeCoultre introduced another masterpiece Atmos Marqueterie ‘The Kiss’. A work of art clock which hankers back to life the
famous piece of work by Gustav Klimt (limited to10 pieces).<br />
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Way back in 1904, Belgian financer Adolphe Stoclet had commissioned
Gustav Klimt to create a piece of art that would build on what his core
strength would be; mosaics. Out of that tryst in destiny was born the
Kiss, which gave Klimt much of the fame he is now known for. It is also
later found, that the artist used 1,200 pieces of wood, each covered
individually with gold leaf to create this master piece, especially the
marquetry on the exterior. After all these years, it comes alive in this
form, where exotic wood varieties such as maple, walnut, Ceylon lemon,
pear, madrona burl and ash burl create a cabinet to house this
horological masterpiece.<br />
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The automatic responsive cabinet open up to
show the crystal sapphire covered dial, which is again an example of the
Jaeger-LeCoultre brilliance which cleverly hides the very button operating this
function. Speaking of the dial, it features generous use of handcrafted
mother of pearl on the main dial, where as the built in moon phase
indicator uses gold, diamonds and petrified wooden varieties. The
interior lining of the cabinet however, is rhodium and crystal glass. <br />
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Speaking of the technicals, there is a Jaeger-LeCoultre caliber 582
movement at the center of the watch function. It comprises of 386
handcrafted components, each put together individually. The beating rate
for the movement is pegged at 120 vibrations per hour. As for the
different functions there is the hour, minutes, 24-hour indicator, month
and also the moon phase tracker. As for the official pricing there is none communicated to the public (rumored to be around +$200K) which is very fitting to the limited nature of this masterpiece and the work of art it represents.Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-51340072221994518482012-02-17T13:21:00.003-06:002012-02-17T13:21:54.377-06:00Tudor Heritage Big Crown Ref. 79220R<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>The return of the Big Crown ... even if it's on a Tudor </b></div>
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One of the few (unofficial or sponsored you decide) leaks for the
upcoming BaselWorld 2012 comes to us from no other then Tudor. I could
have just chalked this one up to the prevailing trend of other companies
digging into their history coffers for ideas to bring yet another
Tribute unless I was so excited to see an old friend coming back. (Again
kudos to Jaeger-LeCoultre for starting this trend & always doing it
the right way but then again I am biased)<br />
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So what's the lowdown on this new Tudor Heritage aka Black Bay Ref. 79220R. The specs reported are as follows: larger 41mm steel case (I'm fine with slight increase), 8mm Big Crown (anything Big Crown is Godly in my book), Gilt dial(looks lovely on the rendering), Snowflake (not at all period correct as they are from 1970's Tudors and God awful style wise) hands, Convex glass (I hope this means its not sapphire cause Plexi is Sexy), automatic mechanical movement, on bracelet or leather strap with
folding clasp, additional fabric strap with buckle. OK so not everything is executed and as period correct to call it a proper Tribute as I would have liked (namely those garish snowflake hands which would be first to go then that red bezel insert which is unknown in vintage world), but all in all from what I see here it looks OK. Also compared to Rolex recent re-designs of their staple classics I would say I prefer this exercise in revisiting this old vintage friend (faults and all). <br />
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Comparing this Heritage to a true Vintage (as apples to apples) we simply can't do in all seriousness, especially when considering that last years Tudor Heritage Chrono was a very nice modern update of vintage Monte Carlo all while being priced at extremely affordable 3,000 Euro. I am expecting pretty much the same strategy with this Reference 79220R. <br />
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The earliest Submariner found in the Tudor family is the Reference 7922.
The 7922 is a special watch as it would
seem that both the Tudor Ref. 7922 Submariner and the Rolex Ref 6538
Submariner were introduced at the same time and indicate a simultaneous
roll-out of the two models side by side. Also note that the Rolex and
Tudor
serial # ranges of the mid 1950's are almost identical. <br />
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The 7922 sports a 8mm Brevet "+" crown as does the Rolex 6538. The dial
layout and hands are similar in styling, fonts and shape, to that of the
Rolex 6538. Note the 100m dial vs. 200m dials is a difference between them but most likely the dials started out as 100m dials and
in the late 1950's the 200m dials were introduced. The bezels are usually fitted as bi-directional bezels with red triangle - similar to the Rolex variation. The movement is a cal. 390 Tudor movement. Originally produced by Fleurier.<br />
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This all brings us to an excuse to point out that they all are closely related to the vintage legend that is Rolex 6538 aka Big Crown. <br />
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Truly a collectors dream piece. Today one of the most desired, exclusive & highly valued timepieces of Rolex Submariner fame. The extreme similarity to Rolex 6538 only helped make Tudor 7922 a legend in its own right and soon we will be able to own a small piece of it in Tribute to that Heritage piece the new Tudor 79220R. Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-67907912257394226062012-02-12T11:03:00.002-06:002012-02-12T11:03:39.970-06:00Vintage Heuer Obsession - well get your fix http://onthedash.com/<blockquote>
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What became a chance discovery while
scouring the Internets for some vintage Heuer fix I kept coming across
this amazing site/forum/blog <strong style="background-color: orange;"></strong><strong style="background-color: black; color: orange;">http://onthedash.com/</strong> & since it has become my go to site for anything related to vintage Heuer. <strong style="background-color: orange;"></strong><br />
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An absolute collectors dream for any kind of information &
amazing reference on this wonderful vintage gems. One could only wish we had resources like this for other brands and vintage timepieces. <br />
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Today <strong><span style="color: orange;">http://</span>onthedash<span style="color: orange;">.com/</span> </strong>is celebrating its 9th Anniversary and I urge you to visit the best vintage Heuer resource in the Internets. <br />Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-10233968910398654662012-02-08T23:20:00.000-06:002012-02-08T23:20:42.209-06:00Rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Timepieces Highlight Antiquorum’s February Hong Kong Sale<b><a href="http://www.watchtime.com/2012/02/jaeger-lecoultre-highlights-antiquorum-hong-kong/">Rare Jaeger-LeCoultre Timepieces Highlight Antiquorum’s February Hong Kong Sale</a></b><br />
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Antiquorum Auctioneers will present its’ auction of “Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces”
to be held on February 26th at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong.
Collectors will have the opportunity to bid on 452 exceptional modern
and vintage timepieces including a collection of extremely rare and
highly complicated Jaeger LeCoultre masterpieces<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3528714-10505442" target="_blank"></a> and a rare Patek Philippe ref. 3939 in pink gold. Previews will be held in cities across the globe including Shanghai, Beijing, Singapore as well as Hong Kong.<br />
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Amongst the highlights of the sale are three outstanding Jaeger
LeCoultre timepieces to be sold individually originally sold as a set
named “Hybris Mecanique,” the collection, produced in 2009 will be offered at auction for
the first time. The trifecta set clad in 18K White Gold and sold exclusively as a package includes the
following:<br />
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Gyrotourbillon One, No.02/20. The one that started this all a
perpetual calendar bi-retrograde date spherical tourbillon wristwatch
with equation of time and leap year calendar. It is accompanied by a
fitted box and magnifying glass.<br />
Estimate: HKD 1,900,000 – 2,300,000<br />
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Gyrotourbillon Two, No. 02/20. This
extraordinary Reverso (and still my favorite out of all the Gyro's) contain mesmerising spherical
tourbillon and is offered with a fitted box, guarantee
certificate, instruction booklet and magnifying glass.
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Estimate: HKD 1,400,000 – 1,700,000<br />
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Last but not least Reverso ‘Triptyque’ Grand
Complication No. 02/20. This used to be the most complicated timepiece made by the Grand Maison with
perpetual calendar retrograde date, triple-dial reversible tourbillon
wristwatch with equation of time, civil time, sidereal time and sky
chart also accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee
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Don't know exactly how I feel about breaking up this collectors
package. I heard before of some collectors buying the trio and then
splitting them up which actually made sense at the time as they only
existed before in platinum LE which was sold out by then. Will the
values rise or will they level off with additional units produce
aftewards as a part of Hybris Mechanica we shall see. Lastly this is
how the Trifecta package looked during the presentation during the 2009
SIHH.<br />
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Inspired by the totally awesome <a href="http://www.hodinkee.com/blog/2012/2/8/spotted-jay-z-wearing-a-jaeger-lecoultre-tribute-to-1931-rev.html">Hodinkee post about Jay-Z wearing Jaeger-LeCoultre ReversoTribute to 1931</a> I decided to get my saritorial swag on so I got totally overdressed for a lunch & decided to rock my JLC Reverso Grand Reserve 8 Jours in Pink Gold.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydAC9WSdmEjWnUiwaiTPMUk1sqh9im3vskmPXm0qQF8U0TZHguTQvDyU-jSJ6JqM9LmRJ5kIvYCcCQi3_Boy4HHDTnNDtl0UeXkXfP72a1bqKeS4bMXx3IsbwZn1XoAOZLgGcp0BPMSwW/s1600/Guillermo+Ceniceros+SE+-+Mexico+SIAR+070.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgydAC9WSdmEjWnUiwaiTPMUk1sqh9im3vskmPXm0qQF8U0TZHguTQvDyU-jSJ6JqM9LmRJ5kIvYCcCQi3_Boy4HHDTnNDtl0UeXkXfP72a1bqKeS4bMXx3IsbwZn1XoAOZLgGcp0BPMSwW/s640/Guillermo+Ceniceros+SE+-+Mexico+SIAR+070.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-89336880575990661202012-02-05T10:55:00.006-06:002012-02-05T11:09:47.745-06:00Polaris foreverThree and a half years later still my favorite & most unique alarm complication - never duplicated, always admired staying a classic forever. So glad it was brought back from the depths back into the rightfully earned spotlight. Pretty much the one that started the whole vintage tribute trend these days seen across the horology industry ... more to come. <br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/X_iU_zeP38JDXYhhpLTijZX4548joO7a9TutjWx1m-o?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT9RLE4UG6OOzyxahhqN-bSE5c4icF86J32h2LFr9W3JGos28mjNXghyphenhyphenHidkA9kEB9enAc1LsJptzBV0k2wcw11KvzXiG3NttyBZrnAc9RFMWazctiBcap9blxMC7zUHAxa8JxeOW09JGB/s400/JLC%2520Divers%2520044.JPG" height="286" width="400" /></a>Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-54131963741623157872010-07-21T20:48:00.001-05:002010-07-21T21:01:38.968-05:00JLC MC Alarm Navy SEALs Incursion EditionsJaeger-LeCoultre delivers the first Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs Beverly Hills Boutique Incursion Editions at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Navy SEALs mini BUDs delivery event in Coronado.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJt0H5o2sdCeV5k7VURcnPIFTIRE8HIdTxTnySlsSDbaKJaw6_9c95OcMi2wKzbdcjiT8JV3QBdpzAbOd6IC8CZRxrIW0cMEyHaFeyQKzxqFVHo234i6PWiI6PNvFozCp5mDZlaqpjDJz/s1600/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+189.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJt0H5o2sdCeV5k7VURcnPIFTIRE8HIdTxTnySlsSDbaKJaw6_9c95OcMi2wKzbdcjiT8JV3QBdpzAbOd6IC8CZRxrIW0cMEyHaFeyQKzxqFVHo234i6PWiI6PNvFozCp5mDZlaqpjDJz/s400/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+189.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496540073601911682" /></a><br />Since the announcement of the partnership between the US Navy SEALs and Jaeger-LeCoultre with the unveiling of the Master Compressor Diving Navy SEALs collection in 2008, two US Navy SEALs have been using the Master Compressor Diving Navy SEALs alarm during their deployments and operations around the world, gathering performance information about the watch in an operational and tactical environment.<br />Last January, Jaeger-LeCoultre had the pleasure to announce the extension of their Navy SEALs line with timepieces exclusively created for its Beverly Hills Boutique. The natural progression for the Master Compressor Diving Navy SEALs line was to create the Incursion Edition for the Jaeger-LeCoultre Beverly Hills flagship. The geographic proximity to the Navy SEALs training base in Coronado has created a particularly strong following for the Master Compressor Navy SEALs collection. Due to this strong US following of the Navy SEALs and Jaeger-LeCoultre partnership, the Beverly Hills Boutique set out to create a penultimate edition for its most passionate enthusiast.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNMI10SrfqBrzX4yl4r1K7fhUfnSw2IfTokDErqvKFY5IG2VuHx3MSnXRjHNYnpqyy6j5rA9DHrxz-7mR0BtoBzFJ3fAYPG33YTtP3zW6a6oLBsK2epWJpEF2c3Jn9sDFlJmGi9GCp59G/s1600/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+303-3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrNMI10SrfqBrzX4yl4r1K7fhUfnSw2IfTokDErqvKFY5IG2VuHx3MSnXRjHNYnpqyy6j5rA9DHrxz-7mR0BtoBzFJ3fAYPG33YTtP3zW6a6oLBsK2epWJpEF2c3Jn9sDFlJmGi9GCp59G/s400/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+303-3.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496543419104842002" /></a><br />The original Master Compressor Diving Alarm served as the optimal base platform housing a majority of the purposed needs for the Incursion Edition. Jaeger-LeCoultre’s perpetual quest for innovation, further adjustments and improved design details were employed to create subtle yet important changes to further optimize this Edition for its required usage. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbu7lTCf4HPAIwmW2nL34d5yzvMJJ-lbJ0AYnexreUXVwTQQwDtE9BuGDC8pRbObqzWYOmTdp7bFeTJ29CXB7H3B7c-RBG4VTSgg06NOO4pXfS-8zaPIW7rS32BW1O91xY2v7nEI8_6KfV/s1600/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+189-4.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbu7lTCf4HPAIwmW2nL34d5yzvMJJ-lbJ0AYnexreUXVwTQQwDtE9BuGDC8pRbObqzWYOmTdp7bFeTJ29CXB7H3B7c-RBG4VTSgg06NOO4pXfS-8zaPIW7rS32BW1O91xY2v7nEI8_6KfV/s400/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+189-4.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496527286234103730" /></a><br />Highly symbolical, these very exclusive limited editions pay tribute to the origins of the Navy SEALs as this elite unit was established by President John Fitzgerald Kennedy in 1962. This monumental point in history was a big inspiration to the Incursion Edition theme, with the final number of pieces being a permutation of the numerals “1962”, with 19 pieces for the black titanium version and 62 for the grey pvd version.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisY_YoDin_p5SDyNj3qh-XjC_UginIOPtBw1yNTS6iJnlikhaOYPfcyU6gdmDZtuQw8i_TLmFp4KDKCZm1K0_WQbfsLhoaOA1tIb30Vy7rjdJ8KXT9CE-GAnxnKUigkf_OqAk-AUgKveaL/s1600/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+059.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisY_YoDin_p5SDyNj3qh-XjC_UginIOPtBw1yNTS6iJnlikhaOYPfcyU6gdmDZtuQw8i_TLmFp4KDKCZm1K0_WQbfsLhoaOA1tIb30Vy7rjdJ8KXT9CE-GAnxnKUigkf_OqAk-AUgKveaL/s400/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+059.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496530071612288114" /></a><br />Such a dynamic watch deserves nothing short of an explosive delivery. Last week, Jaeger-LeCoultre and CEO Jerome Lambert hosted the first Jaeger-LeCoultre Navy SEALs event in Coronado, California for friends and enthusiasts of the brand. Both Navy SEALs who have tested and evaluated the Master Compressor Diving Navy SEALs timepieces were present to give a brief look into the world of this elite group of men to discuss their experiences with the watches. Guests were given the opportunity to truly see the integrity, strength and pride that goes along with being a SEAL. A lucky few participants were presented the first delivered Incursions by the SEALs to wear with the knowledge that these same qualities were used in making their timepieces.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3fdaox0dqTD3vp9ekPiX9ETem8pFntf6L9Roz9clTaF0zlAWbg4F4ZP6nNWctC5Enhc70d03XpOM6Ied5a3ChV7IdRLapqgPMWSo49w0J5gVgr8twNoJSrGhUQdC_X1u_tBX3sTk6PdZ/s1600/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+057ps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3fdaox0dqTD3vp9ekPiX9ETem8pFntf6L9Roz9clTaF0zlAWbg4F4ZP6nNWctC5Enhc70d03XpOM6Ied5a3ChV7IdRLapqgPMWSo49w0J5gVgr8twNoJSrGhUQdC_X1u_tBX3sTk6PdZ/s400/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+057ps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496537164779483538" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFZYwXTqaVQTcETP0MGSf84uyjwh5DzLbFi6eXRe31OnzB68jnXaRZA-j_JQie6MKlzpdQKpQMjfxRLy3iQNecS0odiWc6KVuUOj0SukEHihwspHkB95dwDFkq0cSY4c5rSG9tPGQWsrt/s1600/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+307-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 169px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRFZYwXTqaVQTcETP0MGSf84uyjwh5DzLbFi6eXRe31OnzB68jnXaRZA-j_JQie6MKlzpdQKpQMjfxRLy3iQNecS0odiWc6KVuUOj0SukEHihwspHkB95dwDFkq0cSY4c5rSG9tPGQWsrt/s400/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+307-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496538999222966322" /></a><br />The SEALs will continue to wear the watches, give feed back, and document their experiences in order to advise Jaeger-LeCoultre on further Master Compressor Diving Navy SEALs editions to come. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOF8KMZ5NatOFlPJX99-HgdoznTBKvsVr3D-72HZaKoOfFBlB_yRh9YKCnjSA8EwDlWfHwCLhieDx88yREPTf6rBuoJq8cCV2n6R3bi3hT57yZWMwZtZpm1mxkIPq6zrIszpVclp6s4pJ/s1600/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+196-1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYOF8KMZ5NatOFlPJX99-HgdoznTBKvsVr3D-72HZaKoOfFBlB_yRh9YKCnjSA8EwDlWfHwCLhieDx88yREPTf6rBuoJq8cCV2n6R3bi3hT57yZWMwZtZpm1mxkIPq6zrIszpVclp6s4pJ/s400/JLC+Navy+SEALs+Incursion+Event+June+10+196-1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496538345952555362" /></a><br />Technical characteristics of Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Compressor Diving Alarm Navy SEALs Beverly Hills<br /><br />Movement: Mechanical automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 956, crafted, assembled and decorated by hand; 28,800 vibrations per hour; 45-hour power reserve; 268 parts; 23 jewels; 7.45 mm thick<br /><br />Case: 44 mm in titanium with black pvd coating or grey pvd coating<br /><br />Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date white numerals transferred against a black background, alarm<br /><br />Dial: Color accents: Orange or yellow on the second hand tip and compressor crown arrows with addition of the same color to inner ring numerical five second interval markings.<br />- Black outer ring with stamped and luminescent hour-markers and numerals,<br />- Charcoal grey inner alarm ring with circular finish matching the case<br /><br />Hands: hours and minutes with trapeze-shaped, open worked, luminescent<br /><br />Crowns: one black rubber-molded crown at 2 o’clock equipped with a compression key, for winding the alarm, adjusting it and fast date adjustment.<br />one black rubber-molded crown at 4 o’clock equipped with a compression key, for starting the watch and adjusting the time.<br /><br />Straps: black leather with matching orange or yellow stitching and PVD buckle. Diving strap in black Cordura.<br /><br />Accessories: Unique packaging that goes hand in hand with the theme of Incursion Edition.Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-20485262795847696722009-11-01T10:07:00.003-06:002009-11-01T10:14:57.722-06:00Halloween weekend & once again I'm pretending ... Hi my name is Bond, James Bond ;-)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdR4eMHEDzD0iX9wYKNhb48T67tMoU-I0MQ1AkXVis7fI3K6xbBkdiesexrB5WJ7M3RB2e_iFhRrWcKENqGdI_LWXkbEkXzIzDQBJ44Nei5CzFdz7HBagSzXRh7sNs76OCM9_EyJ3AMLh/s1600-h/5508+Fall+Patina.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrdR4eMHEDzD0iX9wYKNhb48T67tMoU-I0MQ1AkXVis7fI3K6xbBkdiesexrB5WJ7M3RB2e_iFhRrWcKENqGdI_LWXkbEkXzIzDQBJ44Nei5CzFdz7HBagSzXRh7sNs76OCM9_EyJ3AMLh/s400/5508+Fall+Patina.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399168775688312130" /></a><br /><br />Happy Halloween to you all ... now I have to rush as my Aston is double parked ;-)Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-45111070524859400902009-09-21T16:14:00.001-05:002009-09-21T16:20:37.970-05:00Unbeknownst to me THE PRODIGY is BACK and blowing my mind AGAIN! sample "Take me to the Hospital ;-)<a href="<div><object width="420" height="339"><param name="movie" value="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/xa2jk0" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><embed src="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/xa2jk0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="420" height="339" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always"></embed></object><br /><b><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/swf/xa2jk0">The Prodigy - Take Me To The Hospital</a></b><br /><i>by <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/TheProdigy-Official">TheProdigy-Official</a></i></div>"><a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xa2jk0_the-prodigy-take-me-to-the-hospital_music"></a>Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-83683450792211487662009-08-17T12:18:00.006-05:002009-08-17T12:53:04.344-05:00Ah the très sexy Polaris - 10 months and still a love affair ...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-uLCqV6g92IrdoUv95q_huKlJFRu7UaVXVjPOeHFcWJWQf_uVrCt6oyHLKwYHhIU2MIy1zO__nngm1IOmrSHnnHEIPfCOShXZeD9T0L0blNBGdnbvO6N3wyGszulRcvGjgXy_RV13yWq6/s1600-h/Image019.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-uLCqV6g92IrdoUv95q_huKlJFRu7UaVXVjPOeHFcWJWQf_uVrCt6oyHLKwYHhIU2MIy1zO__nngm1IOmrSHnnHEIPfCOShXZeD9T0L0blNBGdnbvO6N3wyGszulRcvGjgXy_RV13yWq6/s400/Image019.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370984914884942098" /></a><br />I know I haven't posted in a while, so I thought it would very much appropriate to get back to what has been in my horological sphere lately with proclaiming my ongoing love affair with this perfect baby - still going strong well over 10 months with no sign of quitting ;-) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QrbXuYov_Q4vo5XnU2cHwGfucg2c7HEzJqWuoKp0nb66HoP6Mdy64KrHOsVhk0q417QJgw1W2CNQlbiRqET3x4p0LQDw3VTychPtsCSNWz5vjkzCTxo0M0i2OGYlShR8m-1gxw5O9AA0/s1600-h/Image014.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3QrbXuYov_Q4vo5XnU2cHwGfucg2c7HEzJqWuoKp0nb66HoP6Mdy64KrHOsVhk0q417QJgw1W2CNQlbiRqET3x4p0LQDw3VTychPtsCSNWz5vjkzCTxo0M0i2OGYlShR8m-1gxw5O9AA0/s400/Image014.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370988045678474514" /></a><br />I especially love it on this custom vintage tanned cognac calf (whose color I have always difficulty describing for some reason) and ever since spring it has been my main go to choice for a daily wearer. Just love the compliment of the vintage look with that color and the way the stitching is perfectly matched to aged tanned look of SuperLuminova - ah the details that make the perfection. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCPWMWECXzkdG_t-tpigeY_oa3knOI_MLi6bhED2f1Un_7mr87-ghrsoers45sZIGRN-KDumcTFhb7V0ISAa4S4CMnXpPvqDFgJwvj9eJZaQqmnlP68orLDjaQtIfPLNMJoBtVnJhdS2e/s1600-h/Polaris+1968+PRT+Milan+(1).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOCPWMWECXzkdG_t-tpigeY_oa3knOI_MLi6bhED2f1Un_7mr87-ghrsoers45sZIGRN-KDumcTFhb7V0ISAa4S4CMnXpPvqDFgJwvj9eJZaQqmnlP68orLDjaQtIfPLNMJoBtVnJhdS2e/s400/Polaris+1968+PRT+Milan+(1).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370990790687646754" /></a><br />Taking it for my summer vacation where it will be at home in the deep blue of the Adriatic. I will finally switch it back to the very comfortable OEM tropic which is after all the reason this was made for - underwater and very sunny conditions. <br /><br />Lastly upon my return I decided I will provide you with my one year anniversary review of this very special piece to me.Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-72407261805602830362009-08-11T16:24:00.007-05:002009-08-11T16:49:28.310-05:00In the words of Bowie: Ch-ch-Changes .... Apologies all over !In the immortal words of David Bowie:<br /><br />"<span style="font-style:italic;">Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes<br />(turn and face the strain)<br />Ch-ch-changes<br />Dont want to be a richer man<br />Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes<br />(turn and face the strain)<br />Ch-ch-changes<br />Just gonna have to be a different man<br />Time may change me<br />But I can't trace time.</span>"<br /><br />Firstly I would like to say thanks to all the kind readers and followers of this blog for your continued patronage, patience and concern. Sorry to all you that have contacted me over time especially about my abrupt lack of posting in the past six months. All I can say is sorry for dropping out on you without any clues or notice. In truth I have not abandoned this blog nor my pursuit of blogging about all things that make my mind tick especially when considering the horological sphere. However I had to deal with some personal family issues that have struck me suddenly and following that I did embark on a new professional venture which simply consumed all of my free time that I had to be dedicated to this blog. <br /><br />That said currently I am trying to find a right balance in order to further incorporate my continued contribution to this blog. If I don't have time to post much of my musings or often enough it will be simply for a lack of free time and life priories rather then any abandonment issues. I hope in future to see you still visiting and enjoying the content posted as you did in the past. Now that I had that off my chest I thought it would be appropriate to end this with a great song - so would you please join Bowie and me ;-)<br /><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LCgzX7vwlFk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LCgzX7vwlFk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-42733480912467544022009-03-03T13:40:00.013-06:002009-03-03T23:49:30.871-06:00Horology News: Jaeger-LeCoultre Wins Focus' "Goldene Unruh 2009"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0zVBrSGNc7iNSHndFeYdMwGicdze6X51-YO3YtfHCrTJaiVcujJDXBZLYb7MeFeIqoalH6GWnBAGusPn41odj0VkavYCUV1398oG_T344IDA4eymUUVXeOKPL_fQB-KWLV6BytnQQOs3/s1600-h/Unruh2009.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 287px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg0zVBrSGNc7iNSHndFeYdMwGicdze6X51-YO3YtfHCrTJaiVcujJDXBZLYb7MeFeIqoalH6GWnBAGusPn41odj0VkavYCUV1398oG_T344IDA4eymUUVXeOKPL_fQB-KWLV6BytnQQOs3/s400/Unruh2009.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309055891870339458" /></a> Some really great news for Jaeger LeCoultre and Memovox Polaris fans, on February 26th in Stuttgart, Focus (the watch contest organized by a renowned German publication) won "Goldene Unruh 2009". For the first time in many years JLC won a first prize. In the category 10.000 - 25.000 EUR the Memovox Tribute to Polaris succeeded over Glashütte Original and Lange & Söhne. Also Master Ultra Thin (up to 5.000 EUR) and Reverso Gyrotourbillon 2 (over 25.000 EUR) were very successful both came in 4th place. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgek8D2bS14B3KO8_3o219FGAmndXPruWHCdy5p0Oxo-xQsv364J6jyfMJPyeIi9H9sQdV6-etImlZq2U3zBzEMI9Xpwx3uTWgNritw5Bx41w1iwciRGy2u1a9WBibeW-y4zjcun708BnYm/s1600-h/JLC+Polaris+1968v+new1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 365px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgek8D2bS14B3KO8_3o219FGAmndXPruWHCdy5p0Oxo-xQsv364J6jyfMJPyeIi9H9sQdV6-etImlZq2U3zBzEMI9Xpwx3uTWgNritw5Bx41w1iwciRGy2u1a9WBibeW-y4zjcun708BnYm/s400/JLC+Polaris+1968v+new1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309056806819252866" /></a> This is IMO especially crowned JLC achievement as German magazines are known to be very astute, analytical and some of the best horological publication especially when considering that it bested its German rivals in its class. So congratulation to Jaeger LeCoultre on yet another achievement and another successful accolade to be added to Memovox Tribute to Polaris whose legend keeps on growing by each passing day. <br /><br />Info via Marc Menant from Jeager LeCoultreMilanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-86544953342328960702009-02-27T15:57:00.040-06:002009-03-01T23:30:09.765-06:00Habanos S.A. Regional Edition (Edición Regional) 2009 SeriesIn keeping with this month my favorite theme of Habanos Festival here are some older posts about and including all things <a href="http://spherebymilan.blogspot.com/search?q=habanos">Habanos</a> to refresh and salivate your palate. ;-) <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0k5-aMSnu3sGm69eD45fx-G9cXpsDks5FY7NIvv1Fl_Zj6VHk4eeZjk97cHeQBQtRJP64l489Rza2-WqYgj473VgWKWqQC1pq3LVTciDXHIOsEOEvFAzj9O54XC8FXKiw8yhVsiAs3HsH/s1600-h/Habanos-RE-band-.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 98px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0k5-aMSnu3sGm69eD45fx-G9cXpsDks5FY7NIvv1Fl_Zj6VHk4eeZjk97cHeQBQtRJP64l489Rza2-WqYgj473VgWKWqQC1pq3LVTciDXHIOsEOEvFAzj9O54XC8FXKiw8yhVsiAs3HsH/s400/Habanos-RE-band-.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308458351271115170" /></a><br />Since 2005, Habanos SA has released the Regional Edition (Edición Regional) Series and this year it is no exception so the following is a list of 2009 Regional Cigars (ring gauge x length in millimeters with factory name for the shape).<br /><br />Bolivar - Germany - 5ta Avenida – 50 x 184 - Conde 109<br />Bolivar - Germany - Especiales No.2 – 38 x 192 - Delicados<br />Punch - Italy - Diademas Extra - 55 x 233 - Diadema<br />El Ray del Mundo - Italy - Torpedos - 52 x 140 - Campanas<br />Por Larrañaga - not allocated - Machu Picchu - 50 x 127 - Petit Piramides<br />Ramon Allones - not allocated - Los Andes - 50 x 141 - Gorditos<br />El Ray del Mundo - Baltic - Balthasar - 50 x 155 - Dobles<br />Por Larrañaga - Switzerland - Valiosos - 52 x 156 - Piramides<br />Punch - Switzerland - Pocerosos - 54 x 164 - Sublimes<br />Ramon Allones - Switzerland - Deliciosos - 50 x 102 - Petit Robustos<br />Ramon Allones - Asia Pacific - Celestiales Finos - 46 x 137 - Britanicas<br />Saint Luis Rey - Asia Pacific - Pacifics - 52 x 156 - Piramides<br />Punch - Benelux - Punch Royal - 50 x 141 - Gordito<br />Bolivar - Benelux - Fabulosos - 52 x 135 - Edmundo<br />Vegas Robaina - Benelux - Elegantes - 47 x 158 - Tacos<br />Vegas Robaina - Benelux - Magnificos - 52 x 135 - Edmundo<br />Punch - Spain - Grand Robusto - 50 x 155 - Dobles<br />Por Larrañaga - not allocated - unnamed - 50 x 155 - Dobles<br />Juan Lopez - not allocated - unnamed - 50 x 102 - Petit Robustos<br />El Ray del Mundo - France - Petit Coupania - 50 x 127 - Petit Piramides<br />Quintero - France - Small Club - 50 x 102 - Petit Robustos<br />Ramon Allones - Middle East - Beritus - 52 x 135 - Edmundo<br />Bolivar - Middle East - El Greco - 50 x 141 - Gorditos<br />Vegas Robaina - Canada - Petit Robaina - 52 x 110 - Petit Edmundo<br />Ramon Allones - Canada - Petit Unicos - 50 x 127 - Petit Pyramides<br />Juan Lopez - UK - Seleccion Suprema - 52 x 170 - Torre Iznagas<br />El Ray del Mundo - UK - Choix de L'epoque - 52 x 110 - Petit Edmundo<br />Punch - Scandinavia - Northern Light - 52 x 110 - Petit Edmundo<br />Vegas Robaina - Scandinavia - Great Northern Light - 54 x 164 - Sublimes<br />La Gloria Cubana - Unknown (Habanos S.A.) - Deliciosos - 48 x 127 - Hermosos No.4<br />Punch - India - Platino - 49 x 194 - Prominentes<br /><br />In my past experience some of the Regional Editions were worth the effort to seek out and usually shell out some extra moolah (few Ramon Allones, Vegas Robaina come to mind) as a treat whilst traveling to some Cigar Mecca destinations, but in general not on my priority. The same could not be said for the Limited Editions yet for those you definitely have to just bite the bullet and repeat to yourself "you only live once thus is foolish to deny yourself the utmost quality, taste and ultimate enjoyment"! ;-)Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-14395465498575099742009-02-27T15:57:00.036-06:002009-02-28T01:10:46.634-06:00XI Festival del Habano - light those Puros its Habanos timeDuring the week of the 23rd to the 27th of February, the Cuban capital is hosting the eleventh Habanos Festival, the most important event in the world for Habano cigar lovers and professionals. Each year, the Festival has acted as a showcase for the international presentations and launches of the firm’s latest and most emblematic products - the one and only Habanos Puros. This year, there are two exceptional stars of the Festival: the intro of new range of most legendary brand Montecristo the Open and the first Gran Reserva from Habanos dedicated of course to the perennial Puro brand - Cohiba.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop_cM-BLIzYUHnHjoW5bTeag8fcpq0NmxzqIVrjVLPOw6FdVnaAFUsx_U1bKTDPv-xNT26uXhIS9Tf0uI63SSkK9LfDY7OF_mQhXW8B-DwbQT7enX8kacmESWGj856PnkEJg3A8LZiW0g/s1600-h/XI+Habanos.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 161px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiop_cM-BLIzYUHnHjoW5bTeag8fcpq0NmxzqIVrjVLPOw6FdVnaAFUsx_U1bKTDPv-xNT26uXhIS9Tf0uI63SSkK9LfDY7OF_mQhXW8B-DwbQT7enX8kacmESWGj856PnkEJg3A8LZiW0g/s400/XI+Habanos.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307723338665755394" /></a> Anyway, this celebration was against a backdrop of Habanos reporting yesterday that its global sales dropped 3 percent last year to $390 million due to the economic crisis and the rise of anti-smoking. This is from 2008 $402 million but its still up from 2005 and 2006. Sales are expected to be down this year as well quoting officials from El Laguito that they expected to produce much less cigars than the 3 million foretasted this year due to the bad global economy. And most of the cigar merchants, whether from London, Paris or Hong Kong, were bemoaning the difficulty in selling fine cigars during the event.<br /><br />Habanos S.A., the global marketing and distribution company for Cuban cigars and organizers of the festival, also mentioned the introduction of the new Trinidad Robusto T (50 x 124mm) Del Valle vitola presented in 3 packs. From the notes of Cigar Aficionado's James Suckling "What an awesome smoke. I love the rich and spicy character with a fresh, clean and floral undertone. It has all the Trinidad style that I like and more. I think it’s a 93-point smoke, non blind."<br /><br />Cohiba Gran Reserva (52 ring gauge by 5 7/8 inches) was unveiled as well - the Canonazo (the factory name for the new Cohiba) and the same vitola as the regular production Siglo VI. It is made from five-year-old tobacco (the filler is all from the 2003 harvest) and comes in limited production of 5000 packaged in special box containing 15 cigars. Per Suckling "the richness and power of the smoke is overwhelming. It had such great length with coffee, tobacco and dark chocolate character that filled the mouth. It had the classic freshness of the Cohiba brand as well." Sounds like another addition to the Wish list barring it being overwhelmingly cost prohibitive like all previous special Cohiba releases. <br /> <br />Introduction of the four Montecristo Open sizes including:<br />small Junior, 38 ring gauge by 4 1/3 inches; <br />belicoso Regatta, 46 by 5 1/3 inches; <br />robusto Master, 50 by 4 7/8 inches;<br />supercharged robusto Eagle, 54 by 5 7/8 inches. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NPeXZput2-TANofWZbQhfdAy-plwYgvAb558ZwXwWD03c7q2Wrmc00TyNExKzitp9dQYWcnOvrfP0XFl8GzWd72C1hD294bShDvu6ghfbLzA60JIv8Qpza4uVTI0meoKc3zSm0D2XIUY/s1600-h/monte+open.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-NPeXZput2-TANofWZbQhfdAy-plwYgvAb558ZwXwWD03c7q2Wrmc00TyNExKzitp9dQYWcnOvrfP0XFl8GzWd72C1hD294bShDvu6ghfbLzA60JIv8Qpza4uVTI0meoKc3zSm0D2XIUY/s400/monte+open.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307735544622096210" /></a> These four cigars carry the traditional brown and cream Montecristo band, but they also have a second green band with gold and white lettering. Open line is geared towards "the Montecristo Generation- mostly men in their 30s or 40s who want to enjoy the good things in life(think images of fantastic golf courses, luxe yachts and powerful sports cars mixed with polo tournaments, tennis matches, international regattas, and Grand Prix races)", which obviously includes a good cigar. Whatever the marketing hoopla behind it to me what matters is how they taste and smoke. If they are anything as my perennial favorite short Petit Edmundo they a say bring them on even if they are probably targeted towards bringing in that lucrative segment of casual (think special events mostly) cigar smoker. Again as reported by James Suckling "the cigars are typical Montecristo, more along the lines of Edmundo than anything else. I smoked a Master and Eagle last night, I found the Eagle the better of the two. It had the most richness and flavor to compensate for the stormy weather. There were plenty of chocolate and cream flavors with a hint of cedar. 92 points, unblind. I scored the Master 90 points, unblind." Sounds tasty to me so depending on the pricing the Regatta and Eagle could be soon in my rotation as well (fingers crossed). <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkHc2Hc-QdG2xJ90NtAh_cT-vL56qJqmeGeumx5PwH2Xm1AeHycxDCh0JB3kIFlBfqGWA7qCeFHmqQrBCPKldTVYLqt5FUf2oRKd9SguX-TgJs6CZag0hObqCZZ3uvayl6L-iENmWlu9E/s1600-h/EstucheSeleccionXFestival.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 340px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTkHc2Hc-QdG2xJ90NtAh_cT-vL56qJqmeGeumx5PwH2Xm1AeHycxDCh0JB3kIFlBfqGWA7qCeFHmqQrBCPKldTVYLqt5FUf2oRKd9SguX-TgJs6CZag0hObqCZZ3uvayl6L-iENmWlu9E/s400/EstucheSeleccionXFestival.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307726201782143154" /></a> Another intro was a commemorative case of the X Edition of the Habano Festival. Exclusively aimed for distribution through Las Casas del Habano and Habanos specialists stores with 20 000 cases available. It comprises of the most exclusive vitolas of Habanos brands launched in the past edition of the Habanos Festival.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_Svktym2Q42r8GFGneOL0UG8R5TYIzxMjiSxYk45Hoiiai4cqfa41MwlVrHnJbtwfwyzHEO4_fTYRoM2NgiiiOeEdM89odtOWyRqY6OfyunmK9c7V9R2Cf9QXWebzk8py3t9KJ0Vg_Qv/s1600-h/EstucheSeleccionXFestival2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 340px; height: 227px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz_Svktym2Q42r8GFGneOL0UG8R5TYIzxMjiSxYk45Hoiiai4cqfa41MwlVrHnJbtwfwyzHEO4_fTYRoM2NgiiiOeEdM89odtOWyRqY6OfyunmK9c7V9R2Cf9QXWebzk8py3t9KJ0Vg_Qv/s400/EstucheSeleccionXFestival2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307726926799027010" /></a> During the Gala Night of the past Habano Festival, a special case was gifted to attendants in occasion of the commemoration of the X anniversary of the Habano Festivals. Due to the demand and the immediate success of this initiative, it was decided to launch a replica of said case. These Habanos are packaged in luxury black-lacquered, cabinet-shaped cases, with a selection of 10 cigars listed as follows: <br /><br /> * Montecristo Edmundo (Ring Gauge 52 x 135 mm long)<br /> * Trinidad Robustos Extra (Ring Gauge 50 x 155 mm long)<br /> * Cohiba Maduro 5 Genios (Ring Gauge 52 x 140 mm long)<br /> * H.Upmann Magnum 50 (Ring Gauge 50 x 160 mm long))<br /> * Romeo y Julieta Short Churchills (Ring Gauge 50 x 124 mm long)<br /> * Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especial (Ring Gauge 50 x 141 mm long)<br /> * Partagás Serie P No 2 (Ring Gauge 52 x 156 mm long)<br /> * Cohiba Siglo VI (Ring Gauge 52 x 150 mm long)<br /> * San Cristóbal de la Habana Mercaderes (Ring Gauge 48 x 167 mm long)<br /> * Cuaba Generosos (Ring Gauge 42 x 132 mm long) <br /> <br />The Travel Retail Selection Pack is made up by a selection of trendy sizes from three different most successful of the latest launching of Habanos brands within the past four years. The Robusto is a trendy size nowadays, so no wonder it has been chosen to be the core of this selection. <br /><br /> * Petit Edmundo from Montecristo: With a ring gauge 52 x 110 mm long, Petit<br /> Edmundo is offering its medium to full flavor that has become an icon among<br /> cigar enthusiasts around the world.<br /> * Short Churchills from Romeo y Julieta: A classic Robusto (ring gauge 50 and <br /> 124 mm long) balanced and aromatic blend of the Vuelta Abajo leaves, making<br /> it the classic medium bodied Habano. <br /> * Petit Robusto from Hoyo de Monterrey: A delicate yet aromatic Habano that <br /> is lighter to the taste but with great elegance and complexity. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIEhkUcAIX8ntUDqWMcShiqlW6I2oi-Gp-1uUNsejDW0GHc0o6XK44Tt_aYfWncdWjZt7T86oM5LF9ezUjM852kvAzG4Y-LbeCzUV0iqviQaUKQmIhd30wgsUgesg-pcbsj3QxGdUob48/s1600-h/Travel-Selection-Pack-2008.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwIEhkUcAIX8ntUDqWMcShiqlW6I2oi-Gp-1uUNsejDW0GHc0o6XK44Tt_aYfWncdWjZt7T86oM5LF9ezUjM852kvAzG4Y-LbeCzUV0iqviQaUKQmIhd30wgsUgesg-pcbsj3QxGdUob48/s400/Travel-Selection-Pack-2008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307731515876907474" /></a> Once again, Habanos s.a. gives consumers another chance to get the latest exclusivity for the Duty Free and Travel Retail channel. Aiming at the preservation as the key factor, the pack was specially made with the latest “Double Chamber” Humidifier Tube, in order to keep the Habanos inside for a long time in safe conditions. Habanos are evenly humidified from the bottom to the top. Furthermore, dry Habanos can be "recovered" in only 1 week. Another plus added is the eye-catching design, in which each tube carries out the brand logo on the side printed in a sleek surface for a better presentation. These will be available to the Duty Free market by the end of the year.<br /><br />More on other 2009 Regional, Limited Editions and special releases later on. <br /><br />Info via Habanos SA & CA's James Suckling.Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-7839029140216691172009-02-09T14:28:00.004-06:002009-02-09T14:48:54.422-06:00News: Jaeger-LeCoultre’s charity online-auction of the Prototype Number 1<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtI5L3JFBp6w-3WikrdtTiujIg2Gr26QKX_F1LqbZ24ru5dY2DzhCfWQAjw5jOud3ONIazkK1LkiORoEvTIq1Se2CuL2VfQKQ2_dlsvBttirha3ytHh-YBEBhxKrnEJGyw-BaxoY_MoeVE/s1600-h/MCEWA+TidesofTime2.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtI5L3JFBp6w-3WikrdtTiujIg2Gr26QKX_F1LqbZ24ru5dY2DzhCfWQAjw5jOud3ONIazkK1LkiORoEvTIq1Se2CuL2VfQKQ2_dlsvBttirha3ytHh-YBEBhxKrnEJGyw-BaxoY_MoeVE/s400/MCEWA+TidesofTime2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300902358878370738" /></a> On February 16th, <a href="http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com">Jaeger-LeCoultre.com</a> will begin an online auction of one prototype of the model Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm Tides of Time, from its SIHH 2009 collection. Symbolizing the “Tides of Time” partnership between Jaeger-LeCoultre, the UNESCO World Heritage Center and the International Herald Tribune, this timepiece associates two of the Manufacture’s emblematic complications: an alarm and the simultaneous display of the time in 24 time zones. Three of the cities on its outer dial ring have been replaced by three natural sites - Scandola, Galapagos and Tubbataha - inscribed on the World Heritage List benefiting from a dedicated preservation programe supported by Jaeger-LeCoultre.<br /><br />Proceeds from the auction will go to a World Heritage project identified by UNESCO. The Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre is involved in a three-year partnership with the UNESCO World Heritage Center and the International Herald Tribune to help promote, protect and safeguard outstanding marine sites that require specific immediate intervention.<br />Interested in joining the auction of the prototype Number 1 in steel and titanium of the latest Master Compressor Extreme W-Alarm ‘Tides of Time’ for World Heritage? Stay tuned from February 11th and visit <a href="http://www.jaeger-lecoultre.com">Jaeger-LeCoultre’s website</a>. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkw45q4ipaptgtlfGXV-AfZBU-XBcm84KqC8jS99fXMi4jshlOgxF1o4gseYUtxicL5uCAOjA0HacjXUtmrW8A9KBmXAVFVu7P_x-LxvAy6aEWnwHqusmMW59DIm9hxTA7OqgM79zwny3/s1600-h/MCEWA+TidesofTime1.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSkw45q4ipaptgtlfGXV-AfZBU-XBcm84KqC8jS99fXMi4jshlOgxF1o4gseYUtxicL5uCAOjA0HacjXUtmrW8A9KBmXAVFVu7P_x-LxvAy6aEWnwHqusmMW59DIm9hxTA7OqgM79zwny3/s400/MCEWA+TidesofTime1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300901995896750322" /></a><br />TIDES OF TIME & THE WORLD HERITAGE MARINE CENTRE<br />“Making Time More Beautiful” is the name of Jaeger-LeCoultre’s global strategy to counter the threats to our planet. It aims not only to preserve the manufacturing company’s exceptional natural environment, but to support projects of international scope as well. In this regard, the watchmaking company has entered into a three-year partnership with the Unesco World Heritage Centre to support the preservation of outstanding marine sites that are in immediate need of protection. To make people aware of this environmental cause, Jaeger-LeCoultre will join the International Herald Tribune in publishing information about the eight selected Unesco World Heritage sites in its “Tides of Time” section.<br /><br />Info via Jeager-LeCoultreMilanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-49021680882773582542009-02-01T08:21:00.006-06:002009-02-01T09:08:08.551-06:00SIHH 2009 News: Jaeger LeCoultre introduces official channel on YouTubeI really liked the way the information was disseminated this year using various Internet media. As you know I am (and probably most everyone who is reading this blog) very internet centric so today I/we get most of my information primarily and directly via the internet. While there are many companies today that are utilizing this strategy for a various mix of marketing and information to some extent many are missing on the true potential and end reach of all available media tools. <br /><br />This year Manufacture Jaeger LeCoultre again followed on their path of innovation and raised the bar a bit higher. There was a strong mix of interesting information snippets coming from JLC Le Club, Internet forums, Blogs, online/paperback magazines the one that took the cake for me was the newly introduced <a href="http://www.youtube.com/jaegerlecoultreclub"> JLC YouTube channel </a>. I really enjoyed having the ability to view (and review at my time and hearts content) organic and moving videos instead of just pictorials that many times display lack of that 3rd dimension. JLC YouTube channel comprises of selection of press releases presenting the newest and best of the Manufacture, previous horological achievements as well various other mini films. Notably as well a personal welcome and introduction of some SIHH 2009 novelties by JLC CEO Jerome Lambert. I think the info delivered in this manner presents for a much more personal experience for each viewer and overall a great success from what I could gather by now. <br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wrvb-EPohQU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Wrvb-EPohQU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br />Lastly in a sign that not everyone is taking themselves too serious there is a video on top featuring two JLC collectors (one of them is yours truly) with dare I say surprising humorous twist. Check it out and tell me what you think. ;-)Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460615900535655924.post-69803433356083974572009-01-29T08:56:00.007-06:002009-01-29T09:14:03.065-06:00Watch News: Global Recession Impacts Luxury WatchesThe global recession has impacted the once recession-proof Swiss luxury watch business, according to reports from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry, the Richemont Group (Cartier’s parent), and the prestigious Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie luxury watch fair in Geneva, Switzerland.<br /><br />"After several record-breaking years, Swiss watch exports in November—traditionally their best month—declined (by 15.3 percent in value, compared to November 2007) for the first time in almost four years. While all price segments dropped, the fall was greatest (down 30 percent) for watches between about $435 and $2,600 (export prices)."<br /><br />The declines “clearly illustrates the curb on growth suffered by the industry as a result of the world economic climate,” an FH report said. Watch exports, about 10 percent of all Swiss exports, are expected to be less this year than in 2008.<br /><br />The 18th SIHH (Jan. 19 -23) expects 15 percent fewer visitors—especially from the United States and Japan—than in 2008, when 17,000 from prestigious retailers worldwide attended the invitation-only event. Some show officials and attendees blame the global economic climate and what one Swiss newspaper calls “this challenging [watch] industry environment.”<br /><br />Some also suggest holding the SIHH—usually in March/April to coincide with the international Basel, Switzerland, watch fair—in mid-January, due to a scheduling conflict at Geneva’s convention center, is also a factor.<br /><br />In addition, SIHH’s exhibitors canceled their traditional evening events, normally highlights of the week, which celebrate the luxury watch business, some “to save money,” said a show spokesperson. <br /><br />Info via JCK-Jewelers Circular Keystone, 1/21/2009.Milanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07486326893687197396noreply@blogger.com0