by John Sealander

It’s about time a watchmaker saw the light about night visibility.

One of the reasons that Fortis timepieces have always been favored by pilots, sailors, adventurers, and even astronauts is that for over 100 years, Fortis has been dedicated to meeting the needs of working professionals. When you depend on a watch as a professional timing tool instead of just wearing it as a fashion accessory, one of the things you need the most is perfect legibility under any conditions.

The impressive Fortis Nocturnal solves the age-old problem of night visibility in an entirely new way. Instead of painting the hands and indices with a luminous material, Fortis has found a way to light up the entire dial. To provide maximum visibility at night, the entire dial of the 42 mm Fortis Nocturnal has been coated with a white Superluminova material that has a highly visible green afterglow at night. This innovative alternative to faintly glowing hands and numbers, provides you with a brightly lit dial that is as easy to read at midnight as it is at noon.

Fortis 655.18.12 Nocturnal

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The combination of unprecedented night visibility with a large, clearly marked dial makes the Fortis Nocturnal an ideal timepiece for pilots, aviators, and other professionals. Everything about this watch, from the large skeletonized sword hands, to the 24-hour scale on the chapter ring, to the oversized day and date windows with convenient directional setting arrows, was designed to make this superb timing tool as easy-to-use and read as possible.

The Fortis Nocturnal is powered by a precision Swiss made ETA 2836-2 automatic movement that has been encased in a rugged black PVD coated stainless steel case that is water resistant to 669 feet. The scratch resistant sapphire crystal is coated on both sides with a special anti-reflective material to eliminate reflections and glare. There is an exhibition back so you can see the intricate movement at work, and even a bilingual day indicator that allows you to read the day in English or German.

Fortis 655.18.12 Nocturnal

Key features:

• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Black PVD coated tainless steel case, diameter 42 mm, 12.5 mm thickness
• White dial coated with white Superluminova with green afterglow, numbers and indices colored in black, bilingual English and German day and date display, exhibition caseback
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless-steel bezel
• Black rubber band, width 19.5 mm, deployment clasp with double push button safety
• Leather band and PVD metal bracelet options available
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

To configure this amazing timepiece to meet your own personal needs, the Fortis Nocturnal can be fitted with your choice of a premium topstitched leather strap, a leather performance strap, a beautiful black PVD coated stainless steel bracelet, or a comfortable black caoutchouc band. Like all Fortis timepieces, the Nocturnal is presented in a beautiful leather box and carries a two-year manufacturer warranty.

If you’re tired of being in the dark whenever the light grows dim, you need a Fortis Nocturnal on your wrist. The Nocturnal is a great aviator style timepiece at any time of day, but after dark, it really begins to shine. When you’re ready to see the light, just contact an authorized Fortis dealer and ask to see the Nocturnal.

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One Refined Flieger

Fortis pilot watches debuted in the 1980s and helped define a new generation of functional timepieces, with a distinct style that combined 40 mm cases and black dials, along with green tritium luminous material applied to large hands and hour markers. The result was sturdy, sober and legible watches designed for professional pilots. The inherent attraction of no-nonsense tool watches quickly extended beyond the world’s high flyers (fliegers), and Fortis pilot watches began appearing on the wrists of the populace.

The new Fortis limited edition Flieger Chronograph 597.20.92 M is a sophisticated variant of the award-wining models in the current collection, with a tonal scheme reminiscent of watches in the brand’s current F-43 series. The Flieger Chronograph maintains all of the desirable qualities of an effective pilot’s watch but offers a few refinements that make it more subdued, and more elegant.

Fortis 597.20.92 M Flieger Chronograph

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The case retains the 40 mm size of the original offerings and utilizes a combination of brushed and polished steel. The sturdy interlink bracelet closes by way of a fold-over clasp. (The watch is also available on a black padded leather strap.) Polished steel chronograph pushers flank the large, fluted and domed crown, which is designed to be easy to clutch and operate. The sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating and the watch is water resistant to 330 feet.

Subtleties include thicker, softer outlines around the sub-dials and skeletonized hands with luminous tips. The dial’s creamy shade of beige is well coordinated with the blue and black details. All in all, these changes ease the watch’s tough and purposeful appearance without sacrificing legibility, which so defines the Fortis Flieger’s history.

Fortis 597.20.92 M Flieger Chronograph

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Chronograph function
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement, fine timing device and Incabloc shock absorver
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, 15 mm thickness
• Beige dial with day and date display
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Silver stainless steel bracelet, width 19 mm, fold over clasp with safety
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

At the heart of the Flieger Chronograph 597.20.92 M is an ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic movement, widely accepted as one of the most dependable cam-operated chronograph movements around. In addition to the chronograph function, the Flieger features quick-set day and date complications.

Time-keeping equipment for pilots has to be functional: legibility and dependability are essential to a pilot’s ability to make accurate calculations on-the-fly. This is the legacy of the Fortis Flieger. Today, Fortis pilot watches continue to be a favorite among civil aviation and air aerobatic squadrons around the world. Built to perform and good looks to match make this Flieger Chronograph – a limited edition of 500 pieces worldwide – an excellent choice for daily wear. Pick one up today from an authorized Fortis dealer.

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by Adrian Herscovici

Manhattan Chic

New York’s Astor Place is a short but busy crossroad in the heart of lower Manhattan connecting Broadway, Lafayette and Cooper Square before merging into East 8th Street and St. Marks Place. Astor Place was named after John Jacob Astor, a successful furrier, real estate mogul and patron of arts and culture.

The Astor limited edition women’s watch collection by GV2 is a tribute to Astor and his influential life as a prominent New Yorker. GV2 Astor watches represent refined urban versatility for the modern woman. They are watches designed with classic elements and overtones, fine enough to wear in formal environments, but equally appropriate for casual settings thanks to their chic and durable cases.

GV2 9101 Astor

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Each stainless steel Astor case is a contemporary 40 mm in diameter. The GV2 9101 Astor’s case, interlinked bracelet and push-button deployment clasp are coated in IP yellow gold. The bracelet’s relative narrowness of 18 mm amplifies the case size. The round bezel immediately stands out with its array of 50 genuine diamonds. Because the bezel is wider at the sides and narrower at the top and bottom, the illusion of an oval shape is created. The diamonds are placed accordingly: lined up in a single row at the top and bottom, and offset in two rows where the bezel widens.

The crown is in the shape of an onion bulb, both tasteful and workable, with a decorative blue sapphire cabochon. The blue is picked up again in the small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock, which has a centrally mounted blue hand atop engraved concentric rings. Large Roman numerals and cathedral hands on a silver dial round out the traditional facade.

GV2 9101 Astor Women’s Watch

Key features:

• Limited edition watch
• Swiss quartz movement
• Yellow gold IP coated stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, 9.5 mm thickness
• Anti- reflective sapphire crystal
• Silver dial with sub seconds
• Yellow gold IP stainless steel bracelet with white leather strap, width 18 mm, push button deployment clasp with buckle
• Stationary stainless steel bezel, 50 genuine diamonds around bezel
• Water resistant to 99 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

If a strap is preferred over a bracelet, the Astor also comes with an interchangeable white leather strap that takes the watch in a dressier direction. Astor watches have anti-reflective sapphire crystals, reliable Swiss made quartz movements and water-resistance ratings of 99 feet.

Astor watches offer a tasteful balance of sparkle and discretion. Whether it’s for a sophisticated night out at one of the theaters around Astor Place, or for a quick dinner in the East Village, an Astor watch is a splendid accompaniment to any urban style and lifestyle. Check in with your authorized GV2 dealer to inquire about availability.

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The color purple has long been associated with royalty, power, and wealth. This regal hue is only one of the reasons you’ll feel like royalty wearing the magnificent Versace VK7120014 Vanitas, however. Donatella Versace designed this exquisitely crafted ladies timepiece herself to celebrate the opulence of Versailles and the Baroque era. Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour would have been proud to wear this fabulous tribute to the signature style of the House of Versace.

The Versace VK7120014 Vanitas is mesmerizing on the wrist. Your eye is immediately drawn to a luxurious three-dimensional purple quilted enamel dial that has the look of fine velvet. The stunning two-hand configuration features an IP gold Medusa at 12 o’clock, accented with 19 strategically placed gold Versace studs. Skeletonized gold sword hands provide a clear view of the intricate purple dial, which is surrounded by Versace’s signature Greek key motif engraved on a purple and gold bezel.

Versace VK7120014 Vanitas

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The superbly detailed 40 mm timepiece had been fitted with a matching purple quilted calfskin strap decorated with gold Versace studs. The elegant band is secured by a convenient deployment buckle and attached with IP gold screws to the elegantly proportioned t-bar lugs. This unique Baroque masterpiece is destined to become a modern classic.

Powering the Versace VK7120014 Vanitas is a precision Swiss made Ronda 762.3 quartz movement housed in a rose gold IP coated stainless steel case that is water resistant to 99 feet. An anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects the richly detailed Baroque dial and a two-year manufacturer’s warranty protects your investment.

Versace VK7120014 Vanitas Gold IP Coated Watch with Purple Leather Band

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Ronda 762.3- Swiss quartz movement
• Rose gold IP coated stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, 7.5 mm thickness
• Anti reflective sapphire crystal
• Purple dial with baroque pattern in relief
• Purple quilted leather calfskin band with small studs, width 19 mm, deployment buckle
• Additional leather band with baroque pattern in relief, width 27 mm
• Stainless steel stationary bezel
• Water resistant to 99 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

If you want to feel like a fashion-forward queen this season, you’ll definitely want a Versace Vanitas VK7120014 on your wrist. To acquire one of these opulent Baroque masterpieces, we urge you to contact your authorized Versace dealer immediately and reserve your own Versace Vanitas VK7120014 while they are still available.

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by John Sealander

Over 500 astronauts have reached earth’s orbit. Only 300 of them could ever hope to wear the world’s first and only C.O.S.C certified cosmonaut’s mechanical alarm chronometer.

Few things are more exclusive than orbiting the earth, and the astounding titanium Fortis 660.27.11 M B-42 Official Cosmonauts Alarm Chronograph is one of them. Only 300 of these mechanical marvels were ever produced. This technically advanced and extremely exclusive official cosmonauts chronometer is a testament to the skill of Fortis master watchmakers. The Fortis 660.27.11 M B-42 Titanium Official Cosmonauts Alarm Chronograph is not only the world’s first C.O.S.C. certified mechanical alarm chronometer, it is the first watch of its kind to be approved for space travel.

This first-of-its-kind Swiss made 42 mm mechanical timepiece is powered by a proprietary Fortis F2001-5 movement, which is based on a time-tested Valjoux 7750 that has been modified to include the exclusive alarm complication. The superlative movement also includes an Incabloc shock absorber and dual mainspring barrels. With its C.O.S.C certification, the Official Cosmonauts Alarm Chronograph is both extremely accurate and uniquely suited for critical application both here at home and in outer space.

Fortis 660.27.11 M B-42 Titanium Official Cosmonauts Alarm Chronograph

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The uncluttered matte black dial features large legible Superluminova white Arabic numbers with three well-placed totalizers for 30 minutes, 12 hours, and 60 seconds. The bright Superluminova hands and indices are easy to read under any lighting conditions. There is a convenient date window at 3 o’clock, flanked by an orange square to indicate whether the alarm function is activated. Two small arrows indicate which direction the crown must be turned to change the date or alarm. Every detail of this fine timepiece has been designed to make life easier for the busy astronaut or aviator.

An anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects the functional dial, while the lightweight and extremely durable titanium case has a screw–down titanium caseback engraved with the official national emblems of the Russian Space Agency and the Gagarin Cosmonauts Star City Training Center. This impressive titanium case features a unidirectional rotating bezel marked with a 60-minute scale and is water resistant to 660 feet. To complete the inspired design, the watch has been fitted with a matching Fortis titanium link bracelet with a fold-over safety clasp.

Fortis 660.27.11 M B-42 Titanium Official Cosmonauts Alarm Chronograph

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Chronograph function
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement, fine timing device and Incabloc shock absorver
• Titanium case, diameter 44 mm, 18 mm thickness
• Black dial with date display and minute track
• Luminous hands and hour markers
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Unidirectional stainless steel bezel
• Silver titanium bracelet, width 20 mm, fold over clasp with safety
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Even though the Fortis 660.27.11 M B-42 Titanium Official Cosmonauts Alarm Chronograph is rated for space travel, you don’t have to be an astronaut to own one. You do have to act fast though, because there are only 300 of these beauties in the entire universe. To put one on your wrist, contact an authorized Fortis dealer today and launch yourself into a whole new level of perfection.

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The 1970’s weren’t just about big hair, leisure suits, and waterbeds. This decade was also a time of tremendous innovation. Barcodes, e-mail, laser printers, video games, personal computers, and genetic engineering all made their debut in the 1970’s. Not surprisingly, this was also a time of horological excellence, with many watchmakers introducing some of their most innovative and enduring designs. One of these groundbreaking timepieces was the original Fortis Marinemaster.

As a tribute to this iconic timepiece, Fortis is re-issuing it in a special limited edition of 500 pieces. The Fortis Marinemaster Vintage 800.20.85 L.01 remains faithful to the original design while incorporating technological advancements that make the historic chronograph even better. A proprietary Fortis caliber 2020 automatic movement, based on the reliable Swiss made ETA 2892, now powers this vintage masterpiece. With a modified chronograph module, 47 jewels, a fine timing device and Incabloc shock absorber, this superb timing tool is an improvement on the earlier Marinemaster.

Fortis 800.20.85 L.01 Marinemaster Vintage

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Like its 1970’s namesake, the Marinemaster Vintage 800.20.85 L.01 watch features a three-part 40 mm stainless steel case, a specially coated domed PMMA acrylic crystal, an exhibition caseback, and a unidirectional rotating bezel with a clearly marked 60-minute aluminum insert ring. The beautiful black dial features three perfectly placed blue sub-dials at 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock, and 9 o’clock for timing events. There is also a precisely engraved tachymeter scale circumscribed around the edge of the chapter ring.

The 800.20.85 L.01 Fortis Marinemaster Vintage has a highly polished, and period correct, stainless steel case that is water resistant to 165 feet. The vintage chronograph has been fitted with a beautiful black genuine leather strap with contrasting top stitching, just like the 1970’s original.

Fortis 800.20.85 L.01 Marinemaster Limited Edition Vintage Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Chronograph function
• Swiss automatic self-wind F-2020 movement with modified chronograph module, fine timing device and Incabloc shock absorver
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, 15 mm thickness
• Black dial
• Exhibition caseback
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Black calfskin band, width 20 mm, buckle clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

If you’d like to own one of the iconic timepieces that made Fortis a favorite among pilots, astronauts, and sailors, this is your chance. With only 500 copies available worldwide, this faithful recreation of a Fortis masterpiece won’t last long. To put a piece of history on your wrist, contact an authorized Fortis dealer immediately and reserve your Fortis 800.20.85 L.01 Marinemaster Vintage watch today.

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The Fortis Amelia Earhart Would Have Wanted

Aviator style timepieces have been popular with adventurous men ever since pilots started wearing them. These big, bold watches are both practical and stylish with their large, readable displays and durable construction. Fortis, who makes some of the worlds most popular and well-respected aviation timepieces, wondered why more women weren’t wearing pilot’s watches and quickly discovered the answer. They were simply too large for most women’s wrists.

To rectify the situation, Fortis introduced the new Fortis 621.10.12 M Lady Flieger. This superlative aviator timepiece is everything you’ve always loved about Fortis pilot’s watches in a slightly smaller size that is perfectly proportioned for a woman’s wrist. The impressive Lady Flieger 621.10.12 M features the same, easy-to-read dial with simple bar indices and clear legible numbers that made larger Fortis aviator watches so popular with pilots and astronauts.

Fortis 621.10.12 M Lady Flieger

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This beautifully crafted 35 mm timepiece features a three-hand configuration with Superluminova sword hands and a convenient date window at three o’clock. The substantial stainless steel case is water resistant to an impressive 660 feet has been fitted with an integral solid stainless steel bracelet secured with a convenient fold-over clasp. Dove grey numbers provide the perfect contrast for a lustrous silver dial that is protected by an anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

This superlative lady aviator is powered by an automatic, twenty-one jewel, Swiss made 2892 A2 mechanical movement, augmented with a fine timing device. This highly accurate and reliable movement is found in some of the world’s most prestigious watches and brands.

Fortis 621.10.12 M Lady Flieger Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 35 mm, 11 mm thickness
• Silver dial, Superluminova luminous color with date window
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless-steel bezel
• Grey stainless steel band, width 19 mm, fold over clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

If you’ve always liked the idea of wearing a pilot’s watch, but found they were just too big for your wrist, the wait is over. The exciting, and beautifully crafted Fortis Lady Flieger 621.10.12 M is everything you’ve been looking for and it’s already cleared for takeoff on your wrist. To acquire one of these beauties, contact an authorized Fortis dealer immediately and ask to see the Lady Flieger 621.10.12 M.

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This stealthy masterpiece covertly tells the time while keeping its namesake’s clandestine secrets safe.

With its sophisticated black-on-black design, the Swiss made GV2 9700 Aurora tells the time on a need-to-know basis. Inspired by the super secret US military Aurora project, this 45 mm, IP black, 316L stainless steel timepiece exudes an aura of mystery. Luminous, skeletonized hands and raised silver indices clearly indicate the time without attracting undue attention. A semitransparent screen on the all-black dial partially reveals a bilingual date wheel below, while two well-positioned windows at 3 and 9 o’clock clearly indicate the correct day and date.

Adding further functionally to this inspired military design is a rotating, all-black aluminum bezel with tactile knurled edges and raised numbers. This unidirectional bezel functions as a practical tool for timing dives and other events, while remaining virtually invisible on the wrist.

GV2 9700 Aurora

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Powered by a reliable Ronda 517 Swiss quartz movement that is encased in durable 316L stainless steel, this is a timepiece that is ready for anything. The GV2 9700 Aurora features an anti-reflective sapphire crystal that has been imprinted with the GV2 logo, has a screw-down solid stainless steel caseback, and is water resistant to 330 feet. This precisely engineered timing tool has been expertly engraved with a conceptual drawing of the mysterious Aurora reconnaissance aircraft on the caseback and has been fitted with a comfortable black silicone strap. If you’re a fan of stealth designs, this could well be the ultimate military watch.

GV2 9700 Aurora Men’s Limited Edition Black-on-Black Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Limited edition
• Ronda 517 Swiss precision quartz movement
• Black IP coated stainless steel case, diameter 45 mm, 13 mm thickness
• Anti- reflective scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Black dial, day and date display, luminous hands
• Black silicone band, width 22.5 mm, buckle clasp
• Black aluminum unidirectional bezel
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

The clandestine Aurora project may be forever shrouded in mystery, but there is no need to keep the GV2 9700 Aurora a secret. This is a timepiece any watch aficionado will wear publically and proudly. Like all GV2 timepieces, the Swiss made GV2 Aurora 9700 has the look and feel of a watch that costs many times more than its affordable price point.

This exclusive timepiece is manufactured in a strictly limited edition and carries an exclusive two-year manufacturer’s warranty. Each GV2 Aurora comes in a special presentation box. To put one of these covert beauties on your wrist, just contact your nearest authorized GV2 dealer today.

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The timepiece was invented as an instrument. Its sole job was to keep time. Since the development of the smartphone with its built in digital time readout, the watch is no longer necessary in the contemporary world for its original purpose. It has been transformed into a fashion accessory that happens to tell time. And with that in mind, you need to choose how to decorate your wrist well.

The GV2 Grande 9402 takes the bull by the horns in the fashion department with its design, color and materials. Those who follow the fashion scene will know that vibrant colors have taken center stage for the season. Fitting right in on the runways, the black diamond-patterned dial of the GV2 Grande 9402 is punctuated with strategically placed fluorescent orange color, including the minutes flange, Arabic numerals, hands and subdial at 6 o’clock. Take particular note of the design of the two Arabic numerals (3 and 9). They are highly stylized and give the piece a very modern and unique look.

GV2 9402 Grande

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For reading the time in low light conditions, the baton hour indexes and hands are coated with Super-LumiNova. The dial also includes a black on white big date aperture that blends nicely with the color scheme.

What really draws attention to the GV2 Grande 9402 is the large case construction. Although the black IP coated stainless steel case measures 42 mm, with the case extension it takes up 50 mm of real estate, so it’s a very substantial piece on the wrist. The case extension, which protects the crown, matches the 21st century style of the Arabic numerals. With its interesting use of negative space, it resembles angular modern furniture design or architecture.

GV2 9402 Grande Orange Accents Black Dial Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Ronda 6004.B Swiss quartz movement
• Black IP coated stainless steel case, diameter 42 mm, with case extension 50 mm, 10.5 mm thickness,
• Antireflective sapphire crystal
• Black dial, big date at 12 and sub second dial at 6, luminous hands
• Black silicone band, buckle clasp, width 23.5 mm
• Black IP coated stainless steel stationary bezel, minute track on inner orange bezel
• Water resistant to 99 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Perfect for summer, the GV2 Grande 9402 fits around the wrist with a comfortable black silicone strap and buckle, which resists moisture and discomfort much better than a leather band. Powered by a Ronda 6004.B Swiss quartz movement for years of hassle free wear, the GV2 Grande 9402 is water resistant to 99 feet.

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Germany’s aircraft developers commissioned the popular and beautifully constructed Flieger watch, German for flight, during World War II for German bomber pilots. Also known as Beobachtungs-Uhren or navigators watches, they had to meet stringent standards for visibility, durability and accuracy. Despite the less than auspicious reasons for the creation of the Flieger watch, it resulted in a functional timepiece of enduring design.

The Fortis 700.10.81 L.01 F-43 Flieger Big Day Date, produced in a limited edition of 2,012 pieces, is a modern interpretation of the original Flieger watch, incorporating all of its best elements while accommodating it for civilians. According to German specs, two dial configurations were acceptable. The Fortis 700.10.81 L.01 F-43 Flieger is inspired by the Type A, which has a much cleaner layout. Large illuminated white Arabic numerals sit on a black sunray embellished dial surrounded by a white baton minute track that also references the time in 24-hour increments. The Fortis emblem and crown are situated below the 12 o’clock position.

Fortis 700.10.81 L.01 F-43 Flieger Big Day Date

Characteristic of all pilot watches (and really a must), the Fortis 700.10.81 L.01 F-43 Flieger uses an illuminated triangular marker surrounded by two illuminated dots to represent 12 o’clock. The reason for this original design choice was so pilots could orient the watch at night. While some Flieger watches update the hands, the Fortis 700.10.81 L.01 F-43 Flieger keeps the illuminated sword shaped configuration with the hour hand thicker to differentiate it from the minutes hand. Fortis added a convenient modern touch to the dial with the big day at 9 o’clock and date at 3 o’clock. Mirroring the triangle at 12 o’clock, another resides along side the date, which works for both functionality and aesthetic purposes.

The Flieger watches used by the German bomber pilots were huge, clocking in at 55 mm. This was because they housed hand wound pocket watch movements. This size worked because a larger movement gave more space on the dial, which translated into more visibility, but also because the watches had to strap over a bulky flight suit and not get lost in the material.

Since a 55 mm watch is not realistic or practical for daily wear, Fortis placed the F-43 Flieger 700.10.81 L.01 in a 43 mm stainless steel case that hits the sweet spot for contemporary watches. A black calfskin strap with contrast stitching attaches to the case and secures with a deployant push button clasp.

One of the most crucial elements of a pilots watch was accuracy. Known for their robust and precise movements, Fortis placed a Swiss automatic movement with a shock absorber in the Fortis F-43 Flieger 700.10.81 L.01, which is on display through the exhibition caseback. As moisture is one of the most dangerous enemies of a movement, the watch is water resistant to 660 feet.

Fortis 700.10.81 L.01 F-43 Flieger Limited Edition Big Day Date Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Limited edition of 2,012 pieces
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 43 mm, 13 mm thickness
• Black sunray dial, bilingual (English/German) day and date window
• Exhibition caseback
• Shock absorber function
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless-steel bezel
• Black calfskin band, width 20 mm, push button deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

At the end of their tenure, German bombers had to give back their Fliegers to the Luftwaffe. Luckily you don’t have to do that with the Fortis F-43 Flieger 700.10.81 L.01. It’s yours to keep. Purchased your Fortis F-43 Flieger from an authorized Fortis dealer.

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Dating back to 1816, the chronograph is one of the most useful complications in a watch even centuries after its invention. It was first developed by Louis Moinet and applied to astronomical equipment. Five years later it was commercialized by Nicolas Mathieu Rieussec, who designed one for King Louis XVIII in 1821 to time horse racing.

Even though the chronograph is a sporty complication, it can exude class and sophistication. All it takes is the right design to make it a timepiece that works in both casual and business environments. The Louis Erard 78 225 AA 06 chronograph from the 1931 collection hits that sweet spot allowing it to be a versatile player in any situation.

Louis Erard 78 225 AA 06 – 1931 Chronograph

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Housed in a 42.5 mm stainless steel case, the Louis Erard 78 225 AA 06 timepiece features a rich chocolate brown dial. Brown dials aren’t commonly used, the default colors being silver, white or black. However, when the right tone of brown is chosen, it makes the watch a real standout—and Louis Erard really got this one right.

The chronograph dials are set against this beautiful brown dial with the 30 minute counter at 12 o’clock, the 12 hour counter at 6 o’clock and the crosshair running seconds at 9 o’clock. The watch’s yellow seconds hand adds nice contrast to the composition.

In the classic layout, the chronograph pushers surround the crown at 2 o’clock and 4 o’clock. In addition to the chronograph function, the Louis Erard 1931 78 225 AA 06 timepiece also provides the convenience of a date aperture at 6 o’clock within the 12 hour subdial. A watch isn’t finished until it’s got a strap, which can make or break the overall look of a watch. Louis Erard chose the right tone with the brown crocodile-pattern leather strap with a steel folding clasp.

All of Louis Erard’s watches are Swiss made and the Louis Erard 78 225 AA 06 employs a mechanical automatic ETA Valjoux 7750 calibre, one of the most reliable movements on the market. Part of the fun of a mechanical movement is seeing the moving parts, and the sapphire exhibition caseback allows this pleasure.

Louis Erard 78 225 AA 06 1931 Watch

Key Features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss mechanical automatic ETA Valijoux 7750 calibre movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 42.5 mm, transparent exhibition caseback
• Brown dial, 12 hour and 30 minute counters at 6 and 12 o’clock, small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, date window at 6 o’clock
• Chronograph function
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Brown crocodile-pattern leather strap with steel folding clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

For a chronograph that will up the game in any environment, the Louis Erard 1931 78 225 AA 06 competes at the highest level. Purchase your Louis Erard timepiece from an authorized Louis Erard dealer.

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The name Louis Erard might not be immediately recognizable to those not entrenched in the watch world. The brand flies a bit below the radar, but this is a good thing because now you can be let in on a secret not too many people know about. Louis Erard makes great Swiss watches and they have been doing it under their own name since 1931. While the majority of watch houses put resources into quartz movements, Louis Erard made the decision to make house only mechanical movements, putting the mechanics center stage.

Louis Erard 31218 AA 21 – 1931 Moon Phase

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The Louis Erard 1931 Men’s Moon Phase watch and cufflinks combination pays homage to our glowing orb in the night sky. In a nice-sized 42 mm stainless steel case, the 1931 Men’s Moon Phase watch features a silver-toned dial with a glorious yellow moon against a starry background at 6 o’clock. While the eye pulls towards the shapely crescents of the moonphase, its design doesn’t overwhelm the composition. Time ticks away on blued hands circling Arabic numerals and dagger hour indexes plus a blued seconds hand with a moon-crescent at its tip.

Louis Erard MK BM AA 02 – 1931 Moon Phase Cufflinks

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The Louis Erard 1931 Men’s Moon Phase is more than just its name implies. In addition, the timepiece also incorporates a calendar with a day and month window sitting side by side underneath 12 o’clock and a blued pointer index circling the dial to indicate the date. The black leather strap with folding clasp that complements the silvery dial secures the watch to the wrist. This watch is not only classy and well-designed, it’s also very functional.

True to the Louis Erard philosophy, the 1931 Men’s Moon Phase runs on an automatic ETA 2824 calibre with Dubois Dépraz 9000 complication. The mechanics can be seen on view through the sapphire crystal caseback.

Louis Erard 31218 AA 21 – 1931 Men’s Moon Phase Watch

Key Features:

• Special edition Swiss made timepiece with matching cufflinks available
• Swiss ETA 2824 automatic calibre movement, Dubois Dépraz 9000 complication
• Stainless steel case, diameter 42 mm, transparent caseback
• Silver toned dial, day and date window at 12 o’clock, moon phases at 6 o’clock
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black leather strap, steel folding clasp
• Delivered in special box with seal, wax and vintage stationary
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Putting icing on the cake, the Louis Erard 1931 Men’s Moon Phase watch comes with matching steel cufflinks composed of central moonphases under mineral glass. This special edition duo comes in a beautiful presentation box. Purchase your Louis Erard timepiece from an authorized Louis Erard dealer.

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A Fitting Salute to 1931

In 1931 Louis Erard and his eponymous Swiss company began making watches. Eighty years later the brand introduced its 1931 collection to pay homage to those early days. The 1931 collection includes watches that illustrate much of what was important to the brand then, and now: they balance tradition, sophistication and dependability. The Vintage Chronograph Reference 78 225 AA 01, a limited edition of 500 pieces, is a fine example.

Louis Erard 78225AA01 1931 Vintage Chronograph

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Louis Erard uses mechanical movements in its watches. The Vintage Chronograph contains the Swiss made ETA Valjoux 7750. For anyone unfamiliar, the 25-jewel Valjoux 7750 is among the most widely used automatic chronograph movements today. It operates by way of a three-cam system (as opposed to a column wheel) and is noted for being reliable and easy to service. In addition to the chronograph function, it features a quick-set day and date.

To get a glimpse of the 7750 in action, simply turn the watch over: the movement, including the customized oscillating weighted rotor with Geneva Stripes decoration, is visible through an exhibition caseback. The caseback also features the watch’s limited edition number (008/500) engraved into the case.

Louis Erard 78225AA01 1931 Vintage Chronograph – Front and Back

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Configuration of the sub-dials is characteristic of the 7750 movement, with 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers at 12 and 6 o’clock respectively, and a running small-seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock. The day and date apertures appear at 3 o’clock.

The dial itself is balanced, tasteful and well detailed. The use of railroad-track-patterned rings is both visually stimulating and useful in delineating the sub-dials; i.e., the small-seconds track has 60 indexes whereas the indexes of the chronograph sub-dials are spaced wider apart to record minute and hour increments; the dial’s outer track measures passing minutes and chronograph seconds. Serifed Arabic numerals, blue hands and arrowheads add strong vintage appeal.

A few modern attributes indicate that this Vintage Chronograph is in fact a contemporary piece. For one, the stainless steel case is 42.5 mm in diameter (vintage watches are typically smaller), and the crystal is sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Elegances include curved and polished lugs, a polished bezel and crown, and polished caps on the chronograph pushers. The attractive black leather padded strap features cream stitching and a prong buckle.

Louis Erard delivers each of the 500 Vintage Chronograph watches in a special presentation box that includes a seal, sealing wax and vintage stationery.

Louis Erard 78225AA01 1931 Vintage Chronograph Box

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What remains in this discussion of the Vintage Chronograph Reference 78 225 AA 01 is its cost, and the good news is that Louis Erard is committed to offering its watches at affordable prices. Even with its value-added refinements and Swiss made automatic movement, the Vintage Chronograph can be had for a lot less than you might think. Contact an authorized dealer today to inquire.

Louis Erard 78 225 AA 01 – 1931 Vintage Chronograph Watch

Key Features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic calibre movement, decorated oscillating weight
• Stainless steel case, diameter 42.5 mm, transparent engraved caseback
• Silver toned dial, day and date window at 3 o’clock, hour and minute counters at 6 and 12 o’clock, small seconds at 9
• Chronograph function
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black leather strap, cream topstiching, pin buckle
• 500 piece limited edition
• Delivered in special box with seal, wax and vintage stationary
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

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Enlightened, Haute and Extraordinary

The Excellence collection from Louis Erard was introduced on the 80th anniversary of the company in 2011. To ensure this new collection remained faithful to the brand’s values, Louis Erard followed this proven recipe: strive to design timeless classics, stay committed to the traditions of haute horology and offer the brand’s watches at affordable prices – in all, a rare triad among Swiss mechanical watchmakers.

One jewel in the Excellence collection is Reference 80 231 OR01, a chronograph with a triple calendar, GMT and moon phase housed in a rose gold case. At the heart of the watch is a Swiss made ETA Valjoux 7751 automatic movement beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, with 25 jewels, an Etachron regulator and a stop-second mechanism. The assembly of the 7751 supports an orderly design by overlapping the complications on the sub-dials.

Louis Erard 80 231 OR01 Excellence Chronograph

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The chronograph is comprised of a central seconds hand, a 30-minute totalizer at 12 o’clock and 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock. The sub-dial at 9 o’clock is home to the constant seconds register and the GMT function, which features a hand with an arrowhead pointing to a corresponding 24-hour scale.

Three separate apertures within the other two sub-dials display the day, date and moon phase. The pointer-date hand stems from the central pivot and has a crescent shaped tip that edges the date printed on the rehaut. (Quick corrections of the day, date and month are easily managed with inset pushers on the side of the case.)

On the dial, thin Roman numerals, some of which are pruned by the sub-dials, allow the dial to remain bright and open. The Romans also create an air of antiquity, as do the blued hands. Recessed sub-dials also contribute to the well-ordered design. The dial is a silvered white and covered by a large sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides.

The exquisite polished case is made of a full 70 g of 18k rose gold and measures 42 mm in diameter; its design is marked by simplicity, as any fine dress watch should be. The lugs, too, have no extraneous parts and jut purposefully from the case to accommodate the genuine crocodile leather strap, which has an 18k rose gold pin buckle. The caseback, also in rose gold, is secured by four screws and decorated with the emblem “LE” embossed in a script font along with the commemorative year “1931″.

Louis Erard 80 231 OR01 Excellence Moon Phase Chronograph 24-Hour 18k Rose Gold Watch

Key Features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss ETA Valjoux 7751 automatic calibre movement
• Round 18k rose gold case, diameter 42 mm, decorated caseback
• Silver toned dial, day and date window at 12 o’clock
• Chronograph function, moon phases at 6 o’clock
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Genuine brown crocodile-pattern leather band with 18k rose gold pin buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Like others in the Excellence collection, this watch has both classic and modern attributes. Its appearance, its inner workings and its case are characteristic of watches found in the upper echelon of Swiss made timepieces, but it remains available at a relatively modest price. Louis Erard is firmly committed to this principle of mixing classic design with haute horology and affordability. Contact an authorized dealer today for further details about this extraordinary gold timepiece.

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Fortis has a deserved reputation for producing watches for professional use, particularly in space. They are probably most known for their Cosmonauts watch. After doing rigorous testing in 1994, the Star City Training Center, a Russian training facility located in Star City, Russia picked Fortis watches as part of their Official Cosmonauts equipment. Fortis still has this honor to this day.

But Fortis also makes other notable watches, combining their technical know how with artistic qualities. For example, they put out a limited edition Automatic Art Edition Mattern watch with the dial designed by German artist Michael Mattern. The Fortis 595.10.31 WI Men’s Edition Winner Automatic black dial watch is another member of art watches in the brand’s lineup.

Fortis 595.10.31 WI Men’s Edition Winner Automatic

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The Fortis 595.10.31 WI Men’s Edition Winner Automatic watch has a simple design but sometimes these are the ones that are hardest to get right. Fortis composes the design in perfect balance. The eye is first drawn to the six sectors of bold colors circling the outer ring of the dial in hues of orange, red, purple, blue, green and yellow, which provide the framing for the black center with a white minutes track. A date aperture with black numbers on a white background tucks in at 3 o’clock. Illuminated white sword hands along with an orange seconds hand matching the orange sector keeps track of the time.

In a 40 mm stainless steel case, the Fortis 595.10.31 WI sits comfortably on both large and small wrists. A black calfskin strap with overstitching secures it in place. Inside ticks a Swiss made automatic movement, a convenient feature so the watch doesn’t have to be wound if it’s consistently worn every other day.

Fortis 595.10.31 WI Men’s Edition Winner Automatic Black Dial Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, 10.5 mm thickness
• Black dial, luminous hands, date display at 3 o’clock
• Exhibition caseback
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Black leather calfskin band, width 19.5 mm, buckle clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Though the Fortis Cosmonauts watch usually takes the spotlight, the brand also crafts interesting pieces that use the dial as a functional and creative canvas. For a watch that can stand up to tough conditions and also paint a picture, the Fortis 595.10.31 WI Men’s Edition Winner Automatic watch is definitely a great choice to consider. You can purchase a Fortis watch from an authorized Fortis dealer.

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Because the dive watch is such a popular choice of tool watch, the Flieger, which is also a tool watch, could be overlooked as wrist wear that offers an alternate and very sleek style. The German’s developed the Flieger, which is German for pilot’s watch, in World War II for their pilots as an instrument for navigation in the cockpit. Five companies fulfilled the contract: Lange & Sohne, International Watch Company, Laco, Stowa and Wempe.

Inspired by the Flieger, the new Fortis 701.10.81.K F-43 Flieger Chronograph limited edition watch uses a classic layout on a black dial. There were two types of dials that were acceptable to German specifications on the Flieger watch. The Men’s 701.10.81.K F-43 Flieger Chronograph watch opts for the Type A (Baumuster A) used from 1940 to January 1941, an arrangement employing illuminated hands and white Arabic numerals with a triangle surrounded by dots representing 12 o’clock. The reason for the triangle instead of an Arabic numeral was to allow pilots to orient the watch in the correct position when night fell.

Fortis 701.10.81.K F-43 Flieger Chronograph

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The original German Flieger only required the time element without complications. The Fortis 701.10.81.K F-43 Flieger Chronograph is a modern interpretation, so it builds in more functionality to the watch. In addition to the clear view of the time, it has the added feature of a chronograph aesthetically placed with minutes, running seconds and hours respectively at 12 o’clock, 9 o’clock and 6 o’clock. It also provides the day and date opposite each other at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock. As an added bonus for car nuts, Fortis also inserted a tachymeter on the flange. In other words, the Fortis 701.10.81.K packs a punch of useful tasks in one package.

In a modern-sized 43 mm case composed of durable stainless steel with a nice grippy crown and chronograph pushers in the 2 and 4 o’clock position, the Fortis 701.10.81.K F-43 Flieger Chronograph Watch comes on a black rubber strap with a push button deployant clasp. Its automatic movement is on view through the sapphire crystal caseback. No worries with most water activities, as the watch is water resistant to 660 feet.

Fortis 701.10.81 K F-43 Flieger Limited Edition Diver Chronograph

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Limited edition of 2012 pieces
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 43 mm, thickness 16 mm
• Black dial, superluminova luminous color, day and date functions
• Exhibition caseback
• Chronograph function
• Shock absorber function
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel with tachymeter
• Black rubber band, width 20 mm, push button deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

For a tool watch that stands a bit apart from the crowd and has just as much cool history, the Fortis 701.10.81.K F-43 Flieger Chronograph Watch is a fashionable and functional option. Purchased your Fortis watch from an authorized Fortis dealer.

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A Flieger watch is a pilot’s or aviator’s watch that was developed in 1942 in Germany for pilots during the World War II to assist in navigation. The original brands commissioned by the German government to make these watches were Lange & Sohne, International Watch Company, Laco, Stowa and Wempe.

Fortis has the know-how and history to build a superb Flieger watch with their impressive history in spaceflight. They are the official watch for the cosmonauts in the Russian space program, so Fortis knows how to craft tough and durable watches that are trusted not only to provide function but also hold up in conditions when survival is on the line. And that’s why its B-42 Flieger 656.18.81.K stands out from the competition.

For a Flieger watch the dial layout and visibility are crucial elements to the design. And while there are specific guidelines, not every company can design one that can meet the standards for professional conditions. The swiss made Fortis 656.18.81.K B-42 Flieger watch nails it.

Fortis 656.18.81.K B-42 Flieger Chronograph

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As required, Arabic numerals punctuate the dial in a size large enough to easily see without overwhelming the dial. A telltale sign of a Flieger watch is the triangle with two dots on each side marking 12 o’clock. This design element was incorporated to allow the pilot to know when the dial was in the proper upper orientation at night and also served the function of a solar compass. All the hands and markers are lumed so they glow in low light conditions.

The Fortis 656.18.81.K watch builds in the added functionality of a chronograph with running seconds at 9 o’clock, 30 minute counter at 12 o’clock and 12 hour counter at 6 o’clock. If that weren’t enough, the watch includes day and date seen respectively at 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock. Fortis added a smart and useful detail by putting a triangle on the date to highlight its position. Without protective coating, the best dial layouts are lost in the glare. The B-42 Flieger 656.18.81.K coats the sapphire crystal on both sides to eliminate this potential problem.

Fortis 656.18.81.K B-42 Flieger – Deployment Clasp

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By putting the B-42 Flieger 656.18.81.K in a 42 mm black coated stainless steel case, it has a stealthy look that also happens to be on trend. Black watches are a popular choice for both tool and fashion watches so this one can straddle both worlds. As required for a Flieger watch, the Fortis 656.18.81.K B-42 Flieger is punctuated with a large crown, which was required for pilots to be able to wind the watch with gloves on.

If worn consistently, the Fortis 656.18.81.K doesn’t need to be wound as it contains an automatic movement with a fine timing device and incabloc shock absorber to protect it and keep it on precision time. The movement can be seen through the sapphire caseback. The watch straps to the wrist with a matching black rubber strap with a deployment clasp and is water resistant to 660 feet, which makes this a versatile watch for land, sky and sea.

Fortis 656.18.81.K B-42 Flieger Automatic Black Dial Chronograph

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 42 mm, thickness 16 mm
• Black dial, superluminova luminous color
• Chronograph function
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black rubber strap, width 20 mm, deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

There’s no doubt the Fortis 656.18.81.K B-42 Flieger Black Watch hits all the marks. It even won the Busse Longlife Design Award for watch of the year in 2009. Design and function together make for a killer combination.

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Man has been fascinated by flight since he first gazed up into the heavens. Many tried before them, but brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright got the first aircraft legitimately off the ground in 1903. Timing is crucial to aviation, for navigation, but fumbling for a pocket watch was inconvenient. Flying pioneer Albert Santos-Dumont sought the help of his friend Louis Cartier, who made the Cartier Santos wristwatch just for the purpose of flying and the aviation watch was born.

Over the course of the past century, the pilot’s watch evolved in function and design to assist the pilot in his journey. The Fortis 597.20.71.M Flieger Chronograph represents a cool example of the modern flight watch that’s as sleekly designed as it is a timepiece ready to take on other tasks. It even won a design award.

The Fortis Flieger 597.20.71.M features a black dial with a configuration that’s easy on the eyes, a definite requirement to access information quickly whether up in the air or on the ground. The chronograph indicators of hours, running seconds and minutes are found on the left side of the dial at 12, 9 and 6 o’clock respectively.

Fortis 597.20.71.M Flieger Chronograph

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As visibility is key in a pilot’s watch, lume coats the pencil-point skeletonized hands and white Arabic numerals, capped off by the traditional pilot’s watch signature of an illuminated triangle at 12 o’clock for nighttime orientation. The 597.20.71.M Flieger Chronograph also includes a day and date indicator at 3 o’clock with another illuminated triangle to direct the eye there for fast reference, above which sits the Fortis crown logo. To decrease glare, 597.20.71.M Flieger Chronograph’s crystal is coated in an anti-reflective material.

In a 40 mm stainless steel case that feels just right on the wrist, the 597.20.71.M Flieger Chronograph conveniently places the chronograph pushers to stop, start and reset the function in the traditional 2 and 4 o’clock position with a large knurled crown embossed with the Fortis logo in between. To match the stainless case the watch comes on a 3-link stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp.

Fortis 597.20.71.M Flieger Automatic Stainless Steel Chronograph

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 15 mm
• Black dial, superluminova luminous color, day and date functions
• Chronograph function
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Grey stainless steel bracelet, width 19 mm, fold over clasp
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

A robust automatic movement powers the Fortis 597.20.71.M Flieger Chronograph, which resists water to 330 feet. As a pilot inspired watch that can handle tool and social situations, the 597.20.71.M Flieger Chronograph does both jobs with panache.

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This bright new addition to the Fortis Spacematic line is already receiving glowing praise from watch aficionados.

Initially introduced in 1962 to commemorate Fortis’s 50th Anniversary, the iconic Fortis Spacematic continues to evolve and become even better. The latest addition to this space inspired watch collection is the innovative new limited edition Fortis Spacematic 623.10.42 N.11. With a beautiful aviator style dial that has been completely coated with superluminova material, this amazing watch offers an entirely new way to view the time after dark.

Instead of luminous hands and numbers, the entire dial glows with a vivid blue afterglow in darkness. Even under the most adverse viewing conditions, the bright luminous dial ensures that you’ll never wonder what time it is with a Spacematic 623.10.42 N.11 on your wrist.

Fortis 623.10.42. N.11 Spacematic

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Like other watches in the Spacematic family, the Spacematic 623.10.42 N.11 is powered by a precision, Swiss made 25-jewel ETA 2836-2 movement that is equipped with a fine timing device and an Incabloc shock absorber. The innovative white superluminova dial features a three-hand configuration with a red sweep second hand and a contrasting black bilingual day/date window at 3 o’clock. The easy-to-read dial is characterized by large black Arabic numerals, square dot indices and pencil style hands. The use of an upward pointing arrowhead at 3 o’clock to indicate the correct setting direction and a pair of flanking dots at 12 o’clock is a tribute to early Fortis aviation designs.

To complete the space inspired look, Fortis Spacematic 623.10.42 N.11 has been equipped with a green 20 mm NATO style nylon strap for an authentic military appearance. This no-nonsense timing tool utilizes a durable, two-part 40 mm brushed stainless steel case that has been fitted with an anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a professional screw-down metal caseback that provides an impressive 330 feet of water resistance. Under water, or above the atmosphere, this is a watch that will never let you down.

Fortis 623.10.42 N.11 Spacematic Day/Date Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 12 mm
• Black dial, superluminova luminous color, date and bilingual day (English/German)
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stainless steel stationary bezel, second feature with minute track
• Green nylon band, width 20 mm, buckle
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Like all Fortis space watches, the Spacematic 623.10.42 N.11 is a professional timing tool that has been engineered to provide a lifetime of reliable service under the most adverse conditions imaginable. If you’d like to wear a timepiece that was a favorite of the original Mercury astronauts, you can’t go wrong with the Fortis Spacematic 623.10.42 N.11. To put one of these beauties on your wrist, contact an authorized Fortis dealer immediately and ask to see the Spacematic that glows in the dark.

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Rüdiger offers watches of sensational value and style. The brand names their collections after beautiful cities, inspired by their German culture and heritage. The Leipzig collection fittingly references Leipzig, which is located in Saxony between two ancient roads, the Via Regia and the Via Imperii. This landscape has drawn many artists into its arms, including composers such as Bach, Wagner and Mendelssohn who called Leipzig home. The city of Leipzig has a timeless quality about it so Rüdiger wanted to honor these characteristics in their watches’ creation.

The Rüdiger R3000-04-011 Small Seconds is an example from the Leipzig collection. Like all of the watches in this collection, it has Breguet hands and Roman numerals with an off-center small-seconds in a classical position of 6 o’clock. This model features these elements against a grey dial with silver numerals, giving the watch presence and composure. The layout is perfectly balanced and without clutter so the time is easy to read.

Rüdiger R3000-04-011 Leipzig Small Seconds Watch

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Modern men’s watches have trended bigger in diameter and the Rüdiger Men’s Leipzig Stainless Steel Grey Dial watch at 40 mm is a perfect size. Water resistant to 165 feet, it comes on a polished stainless steel five-link bracelet, which is great for summer, as leather bands can get a bit uncomfortable in the heat, and runs off a precise quartz movement.

Rüdiger R3000-04-011 Men’s Leipzig Small Seconds Stainless Steel Grey Dial Watch

Key features:

• Seiko VD78 quartz movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 10.5 mm
• Grey dial, silver Roman numerals, seconds sub dial
• Mineral Crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Polished five link stainless steel bracelet, width 20 mm, push button deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Though the Rüdiger R3000-04-011 Men’s Leipzig Small Seconds watch would fall into the category of a dress watch, it wouldn’t be out of place in a sportier environment. Wear it with a tux to a black-tie musical presentation of Mendelssohn, at the office or just hanging out on the weekend with the family. In either case you have a watch that’s appropriate for the occasion.

With the timeless yet contemporary looks of the Rüdiger Men’s Leipzig Small Seconds Stainless Steel Grey Dial watch you will have a good-looking timepiece that will always be in style.

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This new bilingual Fortis Spacematic lets you see your future and your past.

Initially introduced in 1962 to commemorate the company’s 50th Anniversary, the iconic Fortis Spacematic Collection has continued to be one of the company’s most popular and enduring models. In 2013, Fortis introduced several new variations of the Spacematic, including an innovative exposed dial model that leaves nothing to the imagination.

The exciting Black-Red Spacematic 623.10.51 SI.01 features fully exposed day and date wheels that let you see the entire month at a glance. The days of the week are displayed in both English and German on an inner rotating wheel, while an outer wheel displays the date. The inner wheel rotates in a counterclockwise direction and the outer wheel rotates clockwise, with the current date indicated by an arrowhead index at 3 o’clock. In the spirit of full disclosure, this fascinating variation on the classic Spacematic style lets you see both your future and your past at a glance.

Fortis 623.10.51 Si.01 Spacematic

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The bilingual Spacematic 623.10.51 SI.01 is powered by a precision, Swiss made 25-jewel ETA 2836-2 movement that has been equipped with a fine timing device and an Incabloc shock absorber to ensure even greater accuracy and reliability. Providing a nice contrast to the two exposed day-date wheels is a classic Fortis aviator style time display with easy-to-read Arabic numerals and a clearly delineated minute track on the chapter ring. The three-hand configuration features red pencil hands with superluminova inserts that provide the perfect contrast to the graphic black and white dial.

This unique Spacematic variation combines the utility of classic Fortis tool watches with the visual interest of modern Fortis Art watches. The rugged, two-part 40 mm brushed stainless steel case is water resistant to 330 feet, and has been fitted with an anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a professional screw-down metal caseback. The watch has been equipped with a soft and extremely comfortable black silicon strap that looks fabulous with the oversized black and white dial.

Fortis 623.10.51 SI.01 Spacematic Black-Red Day/Date Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 11.5 mm
• Black dial, luminous hands and hour markers, exposed day/date wheels
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel, second feature with minute track
• Black silicone band, width 20 mm, push button deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

When a watch that was a favorite of the original Mercury astronauts continues to remain popular today, it says a lot about the company that makes it. Like the fully exposed Spacematic 623.10.51 SI.01, Fortis has nothing to hide. They are taking an illustrious past and using it to create and even more exciting future. To see if there’s a Spacematic in your own future, contact an authorized Fortis dealer immediately and ask to see the Spacematic 623.10.51 SI.01.

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You don’t have to be a cosmonaut and go to space in a shuttle to get a watch capable of withstanding a walk on the moon; you can wear the Fortis 647.27.11 M B-42 Official Cosmonauts Day/Date Titanium watch. A Fortis timepiece is the Official Cosmonauts watch chosen by the cosmonaut Star City Training Center in Star City Russia after Fortis proved in 1994 that their watches were tough enough to take a ride on the shuttle as well as a walk on the moon. They put them through the wringer of tough physics testing, and the watches held up without missing a tick. Fortis never backed off on the quality and durability of the watches and consequently, Fortis is still the Official Cosmonauts watch.

Once Fortis constructed a watch for the cosmonauts, they also made one available to the public. As you can imagine, if the Official Cosmonauts watch can take the pressure of the moon, the Cosmonauts watch can more than hold up to environments on land and sea.

This year Fortis had added another model to the Cosmonauts line of watches with the B-42 Official Cosmonauts Day/Date Titanium. In a 44 mm titanium case with a titanium bezel, the watch is of a modern size yet large enough and in the range for a solid tool watch. To make calculations and track intervals of time, the B-42 Official Cosmonauts Titan includes a unidirectional bezel and a tachymeter.

Fortis 647.27.11 M Men’s B-42 Official Cosmonauts Titan Day/Date

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The black dial has easy to read Arabic numerals, which, along with the hour and minute hands and the end of the seconds hand, are coated with lume for reading in low light situations. Convenient day/date apertures are located against a black background with white numerals at 3 o’clock.

As is traditional for a tool watch the 12 o’clock indicator is in the shape of a triangle. Written on the dial below the 12 o’clock position is the Fortis insignia and balancing out the aesthetics above 6 o’clock are the words “Official Cosmonauts 200 m” showing that the watch is indeed related to the Official watch of the Russian cosmonauts and also water resistant to 660 feet. A Swiss automatic movement keeps the B-42 Official Cosmonauts Day/Date Titanium running smoothly at all times.

Titanium is a much lighter metal than stainless steel, and to keep the light feel of the B-42 Official Cosmonauts Titan Day/Date, a titanium band with a fold over safety clasp accompanies the titanium case and bezel.

Fortis 647.27.11 M B-42 Official Cosmonauts Titan Day/Date Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Titanium case, diameter 44 mm, thickness 13 mm
• Black dial, luminous hands and hour markers
• Titanium unidirectional rotating bezel
• Minute track, day and date functions
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Silver titanium band, width 20 mm, fold over safety clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

While going to the moon isn’t a common occurrence for the public, voyages into space might just be around the corner. And when they are, you’ll have the right watch to be ready.

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This exceptional Louis Erard mechanical timepiece bares its heart and soul for all to see.

Louis Erard mechanical watches are prized by watch aficionados and other watchmakers for their exceptional craftsmanship, quality, and value. These technically innovative, classically styled Swiss made watches have proved that interesting watch complications and old-world quality can go hand-in-hand with affordable prices. In the process, they are helping the fine mechanical timepiece enjoy a new renaissance.

The superb open heart Louis Erard Excellence 62 233 AA10 introduced at Baselworld 2014 serves as a showcase for everything the brand represents. This elegant 40 mm three-hand configuration features traditional blued steel hands, classic Roman numerals, and an artfully executed open-heart complication on the front of a beautifully finished silver-toned dial.

Louis Erard 62 233 AA10 Excellence

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With its rotating balance wheel clearly visible at 6 o’clock on the front of the dial and the entire mechanical movement visible through an exhibition style caseback, this Louis Erard timepiece provides plenty of opportunities to admire the precision Swiss-made Soprod SOP A10BV-2 calibre automatic movement within. An anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects the classically uncluttered dial, while a durable stainless steel case keeps the watch water resistant to 165 feet.

The understated simplicity of this fine watch makes it the perfect choice for both dressy and casual occasions. You would never expect a timepiece of this quality to be available at such a reasonable price, but keeping high quality mechanical watches affordable is something the skilled watchmakers at Louis Erard are famous for.

Louis Erard 62 233 AA10 Men’s Excellence Watch

Key Features:

• Swiss-made timepiece
• Swiss Soprod SOP A10BV-2 calibre mechanical self-winding movement
• Round stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 21 mm, exhibition caseback
• Silver-toned dial, 6 o’clock opening
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black crocodile-pattern leather band with steel folding clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

If you’re a fan of interesting complications and exceptional craftsmanship, you’re going to love the Louis Erard Excellence 62 233 AA10. This hand crafted open-heart design is simply breathtaking. When you’re ready to declare your allegiance to an exceptional mechanical timepiece, look for the watch that bares its heart and soul: the Louis Erard Men’s Excellence Open Balance. To put one of these classically styled beauties on your wrist, contact an authorized Louis Erard dealer today and tell them you’re looking for excellence.

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This superb vintage Louis Erard timepiece not only keeps you on time, it also takes you back in time.

The 1930’s were a time when major changes were sweeping the world. When the first Louis Erard watches were introduced in 1931, the Empire State Building had just been completed and The Star-Spangled Banner had recently been adopted as the United States national anthem. It was a time when many men were beginning to replace their trusty pocket watches with something new: a practical, reliable wristwatch.

The elegant 40 mm limited edition Louis Erard Vintage Small Seconds 66 226 AA 01 introduced at Baselworld 2014 celebrates those momentous times with a nostalgic re-interpretation of the classic men’s wristwatch. The vintage three-hand configuration features a beautifully finished silver-tone dial with a traditional small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock, along with an easy-to-read and completely modern date window at 3 o’clock.

Louis Erard 66 226 AA 01 Limited Edition 1931 Vintage Small Seconds Watch

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This innovative marriage of vintage styling and modern engineering is powered by a superlative Sellita SW-290 calibre automatic movement designed to provide a a lifetime of reliable service. The durable stainless steel case is water resistant to 165 feet and includes an exhibition style case back that lets you view the beautifully engraved oscillating weight and other moving parts of this handcrafted watch.

Produced in an individually numbered edition of only 500 pieces worldwide, this nostalgic tribute to the early days of wearing a watch on your wrist features an anti-reflective scratch resistant sapphire crystal and has been fitted with a luxurious padded black leather strap with cream colored top stitching. The watch is presented in a wonderful nostalgic box with an authentic wax seal and vintage stationary.

Louis Erard 66 226 AA 01 Limited Edition 1931 Vintage Small Seconds Watch

Key Features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss Sellita SW-290 calibre mechanical movement
• Round stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm
• Silver-toned dial, date window at 3 o’clock, exhibition caseback
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black leather band, cream top stitching, steel pin buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

If you desire the traditional styling and craftsmanship of yesterday’s finest mechanical watches in the larger 40 mm size preferred by today’s watch aficionados, you’re going to insist on wearing a Louis Erard 1931 Vintage Small Seconds 66 226 AA 01 on your wrist.

Only 500 of these superb mechanical masterpieces will ever be available, so if you want one of your own, the time to act is now. To reserve your 1931 Vintage Small Seconds 66 226 AA 01, we urge you to contact an authorized Louis Erard dealer immediately.

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This superb Louis Erard three-register chronograph is a celebration of Switzerland’s watchmaking heritage.

When Louis Erard and André Perret founded Louis Erard in 1929, they were determined to continue the Swiss tradition of crafting innovative, high quality mechanical timepieces. They also wanted to do something nobody had done before: offer Swiss made quality and interesting complications at an affordable price.

Their success at turning this dream into a reality has made Louis Erard timepieces a favorite of discriminating watch aficionados and even other watchmakers. These people know that Louis Erard’s technically innovative, classically styled, all mechanical watches are an exceptional value.

The new Louis Erard Héritage Chronograph introduced at Baselworld 2014 provides an excellent example of why this small Swiss watchmaker is so highly regarded. This sophisticated three-register chronograph offers authentic vintage styling in a larger 42 mm size preferred by today’s watch fans. A beautiful silver-toned dial incorporates well-placed 30-minute and 12-hour totalizers, along with a continuous small seconds display at 9 o’clock. These beautiful, blue sub-dials provide the perfect contrast to the silver dial with its precisely engraved minute scale on the beveled chapter ring. There is also a large day/date display at 3 o’clock.

Louis Erard 78 104 AA11 Héritage Chronograph

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The Héritage 78 104 AA 11 is powered by a precision automatic Valjoux 7750 chronograph movement and protected by a massive stainless steel case that is water resistant to 165 feet. The chronograph is equipped with an anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and has an exhibition back so you can view the intricate movement at work. Breaking with tradition, Louis Erard has fitted this traditionally styled chronograph with a modern black fabric strap with contrasting white top stitching that is secured by a convenient folding deployment clasp.

Louis Erard 78 104 AA 11 Men’s Héritage Automatic Chronograph

Key Features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss ETA Valjoux 7750 calibre movement
• Round stainless steel case, diameter 42 mm
• Silver-toned dial with exhibition caseback
• Date window at 3 o’clock and 3 blue chronograph counters
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black fabric strap with steel folding clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

The craftsmanship and attention to detail on this fine, all-mechanical timepiece is simply amazing. The new Louis Erard Héritage 78 104 AA 11 is the perfect way to experience the joy of wearing a fine vintage timepiece without any of the expensive repair and maintenance issues. Only you need to know that you’re wearing a brand new watch designed to provide a lifetime of reliable service. If you’re ready to celebrate Switzerland’s watchmaking heritage with a fine mechanical timepiece, contact an authorized Louis Erard dealer today and reserve your own Héritage 78 104 AA 11 chronograph while they’re still available.

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Not many people know that Fortis has a long heritage of over 100 years of continued manufacturing and many accolades to its name. Walter Vogt established the company in 1912 and in 1924 partnered with John Harwood, inventor of the automatic wristwatch. They released the first self-winding wristwatch in 1926 called the Harwood Automatic. By 1937, Fortis moved into chronographs, releasing their first one for the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the company.

Fortis has built their reputation on producing tough, functional watches that are equal to standing up to punishing environments. In 1994, Fortis put its watches through such rigors of testing that pushed the boundaries of modern physics that the Russians came calling. The Russian training facility for cosmonauts located in Star City Russia chose the watch, now called the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph, as part of their official equipment. The watch was put through the paces inside the shuttle and in space, proving its muster by keeping time like the day it was born.

Because of the association with the Russian cosmonauts, the Fortis name might initially bring up the idea of a space watch, but the brand has also mastered other environments such as aviation and maritime.

The Men’s 647.28.71 L.01 Black Automatic Date from the Fortis B-42 Marinemaster Collection is a capable and good-looking dive watch. Like most tool watches, it comes in a larger 44 mm case so that the dial has more real estate and can be easily visible underwater. The black dial features a day and date at 3 o’clock Arabic numerals with the traditional triangular marker at 12 o’clock, rounded out with baton numerals at 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock.

Fortis 647.28.71 L.01 B-42 Marinemaster Men’s Black Automatic Date Watch

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As required by all dive watches, the hands and numerals are swathed in luminescent material. In a stainless steel case covered in PVD, the watch has a very stealthy look that will blend right in by land or over a wetsuit.

Of course, every dive watch must have a unidirectional bezel, and the Fortis 647.28.71 L.01 B-42 Marinemaster comes with one. But what make this bezel even more interesting is in addition to the 60-minute display, a 24-hour display is also included. Most dive watches don’t have an exhibition back due to water resistance issues, but Fortis managed to get around that obstacle so you can get a view of the mechanics too.

The Fortis 647.28.71 L.01 B-42 Marinemaster comes with an automatic movement with a shock absorber and is water resistant to 660 feet.

Fortis 647.28.71 L.01 B-42 Men’s Marinemaster Black Automatic Date Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Black PVD stainless steel case, diameter 44 mm, thickness 13 mm
• Black dial, day and date windows, luminous numbers, exhibition case back
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stainless steel unidirectional bezel with 60 minute and 24 hour display
• Black calfskin band, width 20 mm, buckle clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

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Fortis has been in the space watches game since the 1960’s when the space programs were in their infancy, so you know Fortis has a special expertise in these type of watches. Created back in the 60’s, the Spacematic models are different in their form and function—they would have to be in order to take the beating of the unusual zero gravity environment. They are produced for legibility, robustness and easy handling.

How good are the Fortis space watches? Well, consider that Star City Training Center, a Russian training center for cosmonauts chose the Fortis watch, later renamed the Official Cosmonauts Chronograph, as part of their official equipment. The watch was put through its paces in and out of the spacecraft. From the collaboration between the Russians and Fortis, the Official Cosmonauts watch was crafted with an Automatic Alarm, making it the world’s first automatic chrono with a mechanical alarm. The Russians trust the Fortis space watches and still use them on their missions.

The Spacematic watches have an unusual design that makes them stand out from other watches in their class. The Classic White-Red has a white face with red hands, which gives it its name. This is a day/date watch but it has an execution that is entirely original. Both the day and date discs are exposed and have a vintage look because they are inspired from a vintage Fortis. They align at three o’clock for easy viewing. In addition, the Spacematic Classic Red-White has a bilingual date disc in both German and English. The Arabic hours and hands, coated in SuperLuminova that gives it a sharp blue glow, and the minute track give timing to the minute.

Fortis 623.10.52 M Spacematic

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The 40 mm stainless steel case with a stainless bracelet and fold-over clasp features brush and matte finishes and a large knurled crown for easy gripping and adjustment with the Fortis logo embossed on it. The screw down case with a sapphire back is water resistant to 330 feet.

Fortis chose a Swiss made ETA 2836-2 automatic movement to drive the mechanics for its robust reliability. Especially in space, accurate timing is a must. An extra and practical function Fortis included was a centre-stop second, which means when the crown is pulled out the seconds hand stops. In this way, the watch can be set to the second for spot-on accuracy.

Fortis 623.10.52 M Spacematic White-Red Day/Date Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 11.5 mm
• White dial, luminous hands and hour markers, exposed day/date wheels
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel, second feature with minute track
• Silver stainless steel band, width 20 mm, fold over safety clasp
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

For an original watch comfortable with or without zero gravitational pull, the Fortis Spacematic Classic White-Red is a winner for all occasions.

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In production for over 50 years, the Fortis Spacematic continues to be as relevant today as it was at the dawn of the space age.

50 years after it made its initial debut, the venerable Fortis Spacematic continues to remain one of the world’s essential tool watches. Like the space program itself, this durable, utilitarian design has continued to evolve, while remaining true to its original mission. Today, the limited edition Fortis Spacematic 623.10.41 L.01 provides a new generation of aviators and adventurers with the same durable construction, reliability, and easy-to-read design that made this iconic timepiece a favorite with the original Mercury astronauts.

The rugged two-part 40 mm brushed stainless steel case has been fitted with an anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a screw-down metal caseback that provides an impressive 330 feet of water resistance. The easy-to-read black aviator style dial features a three-hand configuration with a red sweep second hand and an oversize bilingual day/date window at 3 o’clock. The large Arabic numerals, indices and pencil hands are coated with a special superluminova white paint that glows a bright green in the darkness. The use of an arrowhead at 3 o’clock to indicate the correct setting direction and a pair of flanking dots at 12 o’clock is a tribute to early Fortis aviation designs.

Fortis 623.10.41. L.01 Spacematic

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A precision Swiss-made 25-jewel ETA 2836-2 movement designed to provide a lifetime of reliable service powers this superlative mechanical timepiece. To ensure the highest levels of accuracy and reliability, the movement includes both a fine timing device and an Incabloc shock absorber. The Fortis Spacematic 623.10.41 L.01 has been equipped with a luxurious 19.5mm padded black calfskin strap with contrasting white topstitching.

Fortis 623.10.41 L.01 Spacematic Limited Edition Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 12 mm
• Black dial, superluminova luminous color, date and bilingual day (English/German)
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel, second feature with minute track
• Black calfskin band, width 19.5 mm, buckle clasp
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

The groundbreaking Fortis Spacematic is one of the reasons why Fortis continues to play an essential role in aviation and space exploration. The watch is as relevant today was it was in 1962 when it was initially introduced. If you’d like to wear a timepiece from a company that has actually proven itself in space, contact an authorized Fortis dealer immediately and ask to see the limited edition Spacematic 623.10.41 L.01.

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In the world of tool watches, toughness is a necessity. If you’re in space, underwater or just roughing it up on land, you can’t have a delicate watch that acts up especially when put under harsh pressure. Fortis knows this and built their reputation on making timepieces that go above and beyond what the environment demands. For example, in 1994 Fortis decided to prove their claims by pushing their watches to the limits of modern physics.

The timepieces kept their composure, a testament to their solid construction. Fortis put its money where its mouth was and the Star City Training Center located in Star City Russia took notice. This training facility for Russian cosmonauts decided to make Fortis the Official Cosmonauts Chronograph as part of their Official Cosmonauts equipment. And, it performed as advertised both inside and outside the shuttle. To this day, the Russians still use the Fortis Official Cosmonauts Chronograph as their official watch.

Fortis has a long history of producing chronographs, starting in 1937 when they released their first one in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the company. This year Fortis put out a dive watch with a chronograph that is right on trend with orange accents. If you take a look at the offerings at Basel this year, orange was one of the colors that many of the brands highlighted. For the Fortis B-42 Black Mars 500 Chronograph, with the chrono layout at 12 o’clock, 9 o’clock and 6 o’clock, the orange Arabic numerals and hands on the black dial not only give the face a snazzy pop, but also make reading the time much easier underwater.

Fortis 638.28.13 L.13 B-42 Black Mars 500 Chronograph

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In addition, as per dive watch requirements, the numbers and hands of the Fortis B-42 Black Mars 500 Chronograph are coated in lume and the orange glow is pretty cool. Of course, there is a unidirectional bezel for safety, and the B-42 Black Mars 500 Chronograph is water resistant to 200 meters, which translates to 660 feet.

The B-42 Black Mars 500 Chronograph comes in a 42 mm titanium case with a titanium bezel coated in PVD and is secured to the wrist by a calfskin band with buckle. A nice convenience is the day and date function located at 3 o’clock and the tachymeter used to measure speed and distance. The watch runs off an automatic Swiss movement and is a nice addition to the Fortis line of chronographs.

Fortis 638.28.13 L.13 B-42 Black Mars 500 Chronograph

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic self-wind movement
• Titanium case, diameter 42 mm, thickness 15 mm
• Black dial, chronograph function with 3 counters
• Titanium unidirectional rotating bezel, tachymeter on inner bezel
• Day and date functions
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Black calfskin band, width 20 mm, buckle clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

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Here’s a handsome chap from Gevril officially called the Gevril 2405L Men’s Gramercy Automatic Yellow Gold Brown Leather Watch. If you’re familiar with Gevril, you’ll know that every model in the line is named after the Big Apple. What better city to inspire a watch’s aesthetics and spirit.

The Gevril 2405L Gramercy takes its name from the area in Manhattan referred to as Gramercy Park because of the 2-acre park that defines the neighborhood. Originally enclosed in 1833, actual construction of the surrounding homes on the lots didn’t begin until the 1840’s. An interesting fact is that it’s the only private park in New York City reserved for people owning property surrounding the park. They pay an annual fee to get a key that unlocks the environs inside. The general public isn’t allowed in; however, they can gaze upon the beauty as they jog or walk on the sidewalk that surrounds the park—and it is a popular place to find joggers and strollers.

Gevril 2405L Men’s Grammercy

Gevril made a good choice giving the Men’s Gramercy Automatic Yellow Gold an affiliation with the exclusive park because indeed the watch has an old world rich and upscale feel. The white watch dial features a regulator configuration. A regulator setup separates out the hours, minutes and seconds onto separate indicators. This configuration was first used at the end of the 17th century to give watchmakers an accurate reference to regulate their watches. Minutes took center stage as the most important element, since at the time, technology didn’t allow for accuracy down to the seconds. That’s why the minutes are the largest indication going around the outside of the dial and the easiest to read at a glance.

In a 40 mm 18K gold round case with faceted lugs, the Gevril 2405L Gramercy separates the hours indicator at 12 o’clock balanced by the seconds indication at 6 o’clock. As described above, the timepiece follows the historical layout of the regulator configuration with the minutes hand the largest feature as it circles the dial. Because of the advancement of watch technology, you can be assured that the Gramercy will be within seconds of accuracy. As a bonus, you can view the automatic movement ticking away through the exhibition back. Finishing off the look is a brown calfskin strap with a gold buckle that beautifully complements the gold case.

Gevril 2405L Gramercy Men’s Automatic Yellow Gold Brown Leather Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss automatic movement, 31 jewels
• 18K yellow gold case, diameter 20 mm, thickness 12 mm
• Detailed white dial, regulator configuration with seconds and hours subdials
• 18K yellow gold stationary bezel
• Exhibition caseback reveals watch movement
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Brown calfskin band with with buckle
• Limited Edition watch
• Water resistant to 300 feet
• 2 year manufacturer’s warranty

The Gevril 2405L Men’s Gramercy Automatic Yellow Gold Brown Leather Watch is produced in a limited edition and will elevate any timepiece collection.

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For eighty-five years, Louis Erard has been determined to preserve Switzerland’s watchmaking heritage. This new Heritage model shows how successful they’ve been.

When Louis Erard and André Perret founded Louis Erard in 1929, they had a dream. They wanted to show the world that Switzerland’s heritage of fine craftsmanship and watchmaking expertise was still obtainable at an affordable price. Over the years, they never waivered from their initial concept of Haute Horlogerie, continuing to manufacture a highly prized collection of technically innovative and classically styled mechanical watches.

The new Louis Erard 69101AA05.BMA19 Men’s Heritage watch provides convincing proof that the company’s ongoing quest to preserve the Swiss watchmaking heritage has been an unqualified success. The clean, classic lines of the 39.5 mm Heritage are faithful to an era when quality craftsmanship was king. This is the type of watch that discriminating businessmen and sportsmen wore during the 60’s and 70’s.

Louis Erard 69101AA05.BMA19 Men’s Heritage

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This well-tailored watch features a simple three-hand configuration with a precisely etched minute scale circumscribed around the edge of a beautiful deep blue dial with contrasting Roman numbers. Luminous silver baton hands and a convenient date window between 4 and 5 o’clock complete the well designed display.

The 69101AA05.BMA19 Men’s Heritage is powered by a dependable, 25 jewel, Swiss-made ETA 2824 automatic movement with a 38-42 hour power reserve. The brushed and polished stainless steel case is water resistant to 165 feet and includes a 8 mm exhibition port on the caseback that provides a glimpse of the movement’s oscillating balance wheel. An anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects the classically correct dial. To complete the classic look, the handsome Men’s Heritage has been equipped with a beautiful stainless steel bracelet with a convenient push button fold-over safety clasp.

Louis Erard 69101AA05.BMA19 Men’s Heritage Automatic Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss Automatic self-winding movement, 25 jewels
• Round stainless steel case, diameter 39.5 mm, thickness 11 mm, exhibition caseback
• Blue stainless steel dial, luminous hands and hour markers, date window
• Stationary, stainless steel bezel
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Silver stainless steel band, width 19.5 mm, push button deployment clasp buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

This inspired design is one of the reasons why Louis Erard watches continue to be prized by watch aficionados and even other watchmakers. If you’ve been wondering where you can still find watchmaking expertise and flawless quality at an affordable price, the Men’s Heritage is exactly what you’re looking for. To put one of these classically correct creations on your own wrist, contact your authorized Louis Erard dealer immediately before supplies are gone.

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In the Gevril watch collection, each pillar pays tribute to New York City. For the Avenue of Americas, it’s the long street that winds its way all through Frank Sinatra’s town. The Gevril Serenade 5850 model features the characteristic Deco styling with the wrist hugging case and curved dial with the jaunty scripted Arabic numerals marking the hours. However, more than just one watch, the Serenade qualifies as two.

In addition to keeping time where you are, the Serenade will also let you know what time it is in London or Hong Kong or whichever city you choose for your second reference. One of the most practical of all complications, the two time zone watch comes in handy for travelers, business people and those with family in other parts of the country or world. Instead of counting the time difference on your fingers, just glance down at the Serenade before you make that phone call to ensure it’s a convenient time for your recipient.

Gevril 5850 Men’s Avenue of Americas Serenade

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In a luxurious 18K white gold rectangular case with 44 x 34 mm dimensions, the Serenade 5850 features a gorgeous dial decorated with 18K white gold numerals. While the majority of two time zone watches mark the second location with just another hand concentric to the hour and minutes hands, the Serenade goes the extra distance in both functionality and design. An elegantly designed skeletonized blue second time zone hand links to a day-night indicator at 9 o’clock so there isn’t any guessing whether or not it’s 12 o’clock in the afternoon or it’s midnight. Another day-night indicator at 3 o’clock for the first time zone adds convenience as well as balancing out the design.

The white disk in the corresponding windows indicate daytime, while the blue disks indicate nighttime. Every detail is considered with convenience in mind. A pusher on left side of case at 10 o’clock clicks the skeletonized second time zone hand into the correct position so you can adjust the hour before you leave for the airport or as the jet’s wheels touch down on the ground. Conveniently, the date at 6 o’clock orients you to which day you’re in because what use is the time if you’ve got the date wrong.

While sometimes watches with a lot of complications on the dial can come off as messy and hard to read, the layout here is easy on the eyes to catch the desired information at a glance — which is the ideal situation. The Gevril Serenade 5850 is limited to 50 pieces and comes with a Louisiana crocodile bracelet with an 18K gold deployment clasp buckle.

Powered by an automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve, the Serenade 5850 is right on key no matter what part of the world you’re in.

Gevril 5850 Men’s Serenade Dual Time Zone Automatic Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• GV AOMSE automatic Swiss movement, 22 jewels, engraved 23K rotor
• 18K white gold case, diameter 34 mm x 44mm
• 18K white gold stationary bezel
• Rectangular silver dial, dual time zone and day-night indicators
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal and back
• Black leather crocodile band with deployment clasp buckle
• Limited Edition — only 50 pieces of precious metal
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2 year manufacturer’s warranty

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Any man can wear a wristwatch, but it takes a special gentleman to understand the merits of owning a pocket watch.

Wristwatches dominate the world of timepieces today. But, the distinguished precursor to the wristwatch, the pocket watch, gave birth to the wristwatch. The first wristwatch, made by Patek Philippe in 1868, graced the royal personage of Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Still, men found putting a small timepiece on their wrist too feminine; it was like wearing women’s jewelry. Real men abreast of the current fashion owned a pocket watch.

The pocket watch ruled the portable horology world for about 50 years from the 1880’s – 1920’s. In actuality, the wristwatch came about during World War I. Soldiers found it inconvenient not to mention dangerous to pull out their pocket watch to check the time while they were in the trenches. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. Soldiers jerry-rigged their pocket watches to fit on their wrists via cupped leather straps. Soldered wire loops replaced the cupped leather straps and wire loops later gave way to the lug. Thus, men found their way into turning the watch into a masculine item.

Fashion has always been a fickle mistress. She favors one thing only to toss it aside for another, and then through her tricky wiles, reaches back to bless one of her original favorites. So it is with the pocket watch. Though wristwatches are still the predominant choice, especially for a first watch, pocket watches have made a comeback. You can find many brands putting them back into production. And, it’s obvious why. A pocket watch makes quite a statement when pulled out of a pocket or removed from a vest pocket on a fob and chain. It can turn any man into a dandy and a representative of fine taste, setting him apart from the crowd.

Catorex 182.1.1678.420 Armand Cattin Pocket Watch

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Catorex is a brand that knows pocket watches. Since the company’s founding in 1858, it has been a specialty of the house. Currently Catorex produces 20 models ranging from traditional to modern interpretations. The Armand Cattin Stainless Steel Sunray Sub-Seconds Mechanical Hand-Wind Pocket Watch is a more traditional style. In a stainless steel hunter case, which means it has a lid, the pocket watch is a time only model with sweeping sub-seconds at 6 o’clock. The sleek silver sunray dial features stylized hour markers that add solid character.

Catorex wisely chose to put a mechanical hand-wind movement, the ETA 6498, in the Armand Cattin, keeping in tradition with a pocket watch’s roots. This solid and stately pocket watch comes in a 53 mm diameter and 14 mm profile that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand.

Catorex 182.1.1678.420 Men’s Armand Cattin Stainless Steel Sunray Sub-Seconds Mechanical Hand-Wind Pocket Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• ETA 6498 mechanical hand-wind movement
• Round silver sunray dial, sweeping sub-seconds
• Mineral crystal
• Stainless steel case with cover, diameter 53 mm, thickness 14 mm
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

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The Louis Erard 1931 Collection continues to grow with this impressive new retrograde model.

Believe it or not, retrograde* watch functions are not new. Pioneer watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet used a retrograde mechanism as early as the eighteenth century. After falling out of favor for a while, these retrograde styles have returned to the spotlight and have become a favored feature on some of today’s most popular models.

The latest member of the Louis Erard 1931 Collection, the exciting new Louis Erard 87221AA01.BDCL52 Men’s 1931 watch, is one of the most interesting retrograde designs available today. In the Louis Erard tradition of combining authentic period styling with modern mechanical movements, the small Swiss company has created a masterpiece.

Louis Erard 87221AA01.BDCL52 Men’s 1931

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In a concession to modern tastes and preferences, the oversize 44 mm watch is larger on the wrist than its 1931 counterparts, while still retaining authentic period styling. The beautiful waffle patterned guilloché dial showcases a symphony of well choreographed movement when a conventional three-hand configuration combines with a retrograde date display, a rotating disk that displays the day of the week, and a retrograde power reserve indicator. To complete the sophisticated look, the watch has been fitted with a handsome 22 mm calfskin strap fastened by a push-button deployment clasp.

Powering this mechanical complexity is a precision Swiss made ETA 2892-9094 movement with an integrated Soprod complication that controls the retrograde functions. The stainless steel case is water resistant to 165 feet and includes an exhibition back that allows you to view the intricate mechanical movement within. An anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects the complex dial and the entire watch is covered by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Louis Erard Men’s 87221AA01.BDCL52 1931 Automatic Silver Dial Power Reserve Date Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss ETA 2892/ 9094 Soprod automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 44 mm, thickness 11.5 mm
• Silver dial with retrograde day and date sub-dials, power reserve
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal; exhibition window
• Genuine brown calfskin strap, width 22 mm, push-button deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Louis Erard has had an obsession with quality and affordability ever since it introduced its first watch in 1931. 83 years later, the Louis Erard brand is still praised and prized by watch aficionados around the world. The new Louis Erard 87221AA01.BDCL52 1931 Men’s watch is destined to become one of the most popular pieces in the growing Louis Erard watch inventory. To put on one of these innovative retrograde timepieces on your own wrist, contact an authorized Louis Erard dealer immediately before supplies are gone.

*A retrograde watch function displays time, date or other information in a linear rather than a circular fashion. The hand travels along an arc instead of a circle. Then, when it gets to the end, it jumps back to the beginning and starts all over again.

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If you’re looking for a top quality GMT timepiece in a classically styled tonneau case, it just doesn’t get any better than this!

Louis Erard has a well-deserved reputation for old world craftsmanship and classic styling. Combine the two and you get the elegant new Louis Erard 82210AA01.BDC51 1931 GMT. This superb example of the watchmaker’s art has everything Louis Erard has become famous for.

The Louis Erard 1931 Collection provides an excellent example of what makes this small Swiss watchmaker unique. Instead of trying to copy the collections of larger firms, they have taken the designs they initially offered during their first year of production and paired them with modern, technically advanced mechanical movements.

The handsomely elegant Louis Erard 82210AA01.BDC51 1931 GMT shows off this classic styling at its very best. The 34 x 42 mm tonneau shaped stainless steel case give the watch an authentic retro look, while its ETA 2892 automatic movement with an attached TT651 module to handle GMT time takes advantage of the latest developments in mechanical watch technology. There is even an exhibition back to provide a glimpse of the intricate mechanical movement at work.

Louis Erard 82210AA01.BDC51 Men’s 1931

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A separate sub-dial for GMT time makes this watch an excellent choice for business travelers. It couldn’t be easier to simultaneously track two different time zones. Add the easy-to-read big date feature at 12 o’clock and you’ve got the perfect business/dress watch. The beautiful silver tonneau dial features raised 18K rose gold indices and dauphine hands. The watch has been equipped with a premium black leather strap embossed with a crocodile pattern that is fastened with a push-button deployment clasp.

This exceptional Louis Erard watch is water resistant to 165 feet and carries an exclusive 2-year manufacturer’s warranty. Anyone who appreciates authentic classic styling will love this fine mechanical watch.

Louis Erard 82210AA01.BDC51 Men’s 1931 Automatic GMT Silver Dial Black Leather Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• ETA 2892 automatic movement with TT651 module
• Tonneau stainless steel case, diameter 34 mm, thickness 13 mm,
• Silver dial with rose gold indices, GMT subdial, big date window
• Exhibition window on caseback reveals watch movement
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Genuine black calfskin band, width 22 mm, push-button deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

To put one of these handsome classics on your own wrist, contact an authorized Louis Erard dealer immediately and reserve your Louis Erard 82210AA01.BDC51 1931 GMT today. A fine quality watch at this price point isn’t going to be available forever.

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Bare Bones: Catorex Men’s Armand Cattin Mechanical Hand-Wind Sterling Exhibition Pocket Watch

Although you might not have heard the name Catorex floating around horology circles, they in fact are a Swiss company with roots dating back to the late 18th century when Georges Ignace Cattin starting making watches. Since then, the company has stayed in the family, passing down through generations. The director, Guy A. Cattin, represents the 6th generation in charge of this independent company.

Due to the fashion of the day, Catorex mostly focuses on men’s watches but pocket watches have a special place in their heart, since this timepiece is where it all began. While current brands that make pocket watches only have a few in the catalogue, Catorex has 20, a strong indication of their commitment to this bygone era when railroads were the main form of transportation, skyscrapers pierced the skies and speakeasies were all the rage with the likes of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald dancing the nights away.

But quite recently, the pocket watch has made a comeback. Once the discarded and stodgy grandfather to the wristwatch, the pocket watch has regained respect among the upstart whippersnapper watches.

Catorex 183.2.1679.000 Armand Cattin Pocket Watch

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Skeletonized pocket watches are a special category of the genre. Not only are they difficult to execute, they reveal the beauty of the movement. Skeleton watches are different than open-faced watches, which are made to show parts of the mechanics below. A skeleton watch starts with an existing movement that is then altered through the cutting away of the plate, bars and bridges to create a beautiful design. Oftentimes they are also engraved.

In their original form, the bridges and main plate of the movement are strong and stable. Skeletonizing makes them more fragile and if it isn’t done correctly then the movement loses its function and will fail or break. Usually 60- 70 % of the material in the movement is cut away. It’s a dangerous game of knowing how much to leave and how much to remove because like an enamel watch, mistakes result in putting the piece in the trash heap and starting again.

In the Armand Cattin Sterling Roman Numerals Exhibition Pocket Watch, Catorex gets it just right, presenting a lovely design that also allows for appreciation of the mechanics working below. The watch comes cased in a sturdy and pure 925 silver case without a cover, which is referred to as a Lepine case. Those with a cover are called Hunter. The dial is a nice balance of modern style skeletonization with a complementary nod to the traditional with the Roman numerals circling a guilloche ring.

A hand wind movement, a must in a skeletonized watch so you can see the dance of the escapement ticking away, powers the Armand Cattin Sterling Roman Numerals Exhibition Pocket Watch. The exhibition back allows a view of the back of the movement, giving double the visual enjoyment.

Catorex 183.2.1679.000 Men’s Armand Cattin Mechanical Hand-Wind Sterling Silver Roman Numerals Exhibition Pocket Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Swiss mechanical hand-wind movement
• 925 sterling silver case without cover, diameter 52 mm, thickness 9 mm
• Skeletonized sterling silver dial, exhibition caseback
• Durable mineral crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

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In 1931 Louis Erard introduced the world to his superbly made, all mechanical Swiss timepieces. This 18K rose gold Louis Erard 1931 hand-wind model proves that this watchmaker’s standards are just as high in 2014.

Louis Erard is not your average watchmaker. While they only employ 26 people, nine of those employees are master watchmakers. Quality has always been much more important than quantity to Louis Erard. This obsession with producing top quality, Swiss-made mechanical watches has not gone unnoticed. Although Louis Erard is not a large company, Louis Erard watches are praised and prized by watch aficionados and other watchmakers around the world.

All it takes is one look at the manual-wind Louis Erard 47207OR31.BAC02 1931 model, and it’s easy to see that the company’s commitment to quality is just as high in 2014 as it was in 1931. This classically inspired 18K rose gold watch features a silver dial with a three-hand display that includes a traditional small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.

Louis Erard 47207OR31.BAC02 Men’s 1931

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Nothing has been spared to make this one of the finest mechanical watches available. This heirloom quality watch is something that will be treasured by family members for generations and will never go out of style. The same extremely accurate ETA Peseux 7001 movement that is used by famous names like Baume & Mercier, Blancpain, Maurice Lacroix, Limes, and Nomos powers the superbly engineered timepiece. This Swiss-made hand wound mechanical movement has a 42-hour power reserve and will provide a lifetime of reliable service when properly maintained.

The extremely accurate movement is housed in a beautiful 40 mm solid 18K rose gold case with an exhibition back that offers a clear view of the movement at work. An anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects the traditional display featuring raised rose gold numbers, a sub seconds dial, and luminous dauphine hands. To complete the picture, the watch has been fitted with a premium black genuine crocodile band and deployment clasp buckle. The Louis Erard 47207OR31.BAC02 Men’s 1931 is water resistant to 99 feet and carries a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Louis Erard 47207OR31.BAC02 Men’s 1931 Mechanical Rose Gold Black Alligator Leather Silver Dial Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• ETA Peseux 7001 mechanical hand-winding movement
• Round 18 carat rose gold case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 8 mm
• Sparkling silver dial with sub-second, luminous hands
• Stationary, rose gold bezel
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, exhibition window
• Genuine black crocodile calfskin band, width 20 mm, deployment buckle
• Water resistant to 99 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

A fine quality hand wound watch is something to be treasured for a lifetime. The artfully designed Louis Erard 47207OR31.BAC02 Men’s 1931 is the embodiment of that one special watch. To acquire one of these masterpieces for your own personal enjoyment, contact your authorized Louis Erard dealer immediately before these limited editions are gone.

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Louis Erard knows that if you give a woman the moon, she’ll still want diamonds.

Can interesting watch complications go hand-in-hand with affordable prices? They certainly can if you’re wearing a Louis Erard watch. Ever since founders Louis Erard and André Perret introduced the world to their first creation in 1931, the company has maintained its commitment to making innovative, high quality Swiss made mechanical watches.

The results have been spectacular. Today, Louis Erard watches are prized by watch aficionados and other watchmakers around the world. It’s easy to see why. A no-compromise timepiece like the spectacular Louis Erard 44204SE10.BDC02 Women’s 1931 watch featured here easily holds its own with watches costing thousands of dollars more.

Louis Erard 44204SE10.BDC02 Women’s 1931 Watch

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This 40 mm marvel features a bezel with two rows of genuine diamonds encircling a lustrous mother of pearl dial with eight more diamonds as indices. This remarkable watch displays the day of the week, the month of the year, and the date, along with a beautiful moonphase complication that indicates the correct phase of the moon.

Powering this classically styled creation is a precision Swiss-made ETA 2824 movement coupled with a Dubois Dépraz 9000 module that advances the calendar mechanism. Renowned brands like Breitling, Omega, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Rolex, Patek-Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille, and others use this same high-end combination.

This amazing perpetual date, diamond watch comes with an anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 165 feet. The watch has been fitted with a top quality black textured calfskin band with a convenient deployment buckle. There is also an exhibition back that provides a tantalizing view of the intricate mechanical movement within. Completing the design is a knurled stainless steel setting crown, capped with a highly polished genuine cabochon.

Louis Erard 44204SE10.BDC02 Women’s 1931 Automatic Black Leather Perpetual Date Diamond Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• ETA 2824 automatic self-wind movement with Dubois Dépraz 9000 module
• Round stainless-steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 12.5 mm
• Beautiful mother-of-pearl dial with 8 diamonds 0.1 carat
• Day, date, month and moon phase windows and sub-dials
• Multiple diamonds on stationary, stainless steel bezel ring
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, exhibition window
• Genuine black alligator calfskin strap, width 20 mm, deployment buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

With its sophisticated, classic styling, the Louis Erard 44204SE10.BDC02 Women’s 1931 watch looks great with just about anything. The watch is equally appropriate with dress or casual wear and looks absolutely heavenly on your wrist. To acquire your own Louis Erard 44204SE10.BDC02 Women’s 1931 watch, contact your authorized Louis Erard dealer immediately and reserve on of these beauties before they’re gone.

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With 66 sparkling diamonds, a playfully asymmetric dial and a fine mechanical movement, your first emotion is going to be love.

Louis Erard’s technically innovative all-mechanical watches are renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and quality. Now, this 80-year old Swiss watchmaker is gaining new accolades from an all-new audience: women. The exciting new Louis Erard Emotion timepieces are the brand’s first collection designed expressly for women. Each of these artful creations builds on the Louis Erard tradition of quality, craftsmanship and affordable pricing by adding a brand new component: emotion.

The first emotion many women feel when they see a watch like the amazing new Louis Erard Emotion 92310SE02.BAV04 is love at first sight. This inspired design features a delightful asymmetric dial surrounded by 66 Top Wesselton, VS-SI diamonds on the bezel. The strikingly beautiful creation features a black sunray center, a mother-of-pearl chapter ring, a continuous small seconds display at 6 o’clock and a precious cabochon tipped setting crown. There is also a convenient date window at 6 o’clock.

Louis Erard 92310SE02.BAV04 Emotion Automatic Watch

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Like everything that comes out of Louis Erard’s Swiss workshops, the beautifully feminine Emotion 92310SE02.BAV04 watch is powered by a precision Swiss made mechanical movement. The ETA 2897 automatic movement ensures that this remarkable timepiece is as reliable as it is good looking. An anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal protects the fashionable dial and the watch is water resistant to 165 feet. Enhancing the emotional appeal of this fine timepiece is an exquisite padded black genuine leather strap embossed with an alligator pattern.

Louis Erard 92310SE02.BAV04 Women’s Emotion Automatic Mother of Pearl and Black Dial Alligater Diamond Watch

Key features:

• ETA 2897 automatic movement
• Round stainless-steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 9.5 mm
• Beautiful white mother-of-pearl and black sunray dial with bold Roman numerals and sub-second feature and date window
• Multiple diamonds on stationary, stainless steel bezel ring
• Anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Genuine black alligator calfskin strap, width 21 mm, deployment buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Now that watches have become one of the fashion industry’s hottest new trends, it’s nice to know that you can still be fashion forward while wearing a timepiece with a traditional Swiss-made mechanical movement. To experience the joy of seeing one of these exquisite beauties on your own wrist, contact your authorized Louis Erard watch dealer immediately and ask to see the gorgeous new Louis Erard 92310SE02.BAV04 Women’s Emotion Watch.

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You’ll feel pride when you wear your Louis Erard Emotion watch. Your friend’s emotions will include admiration and envy.

Swiss watchmaker Louis Erard still believes that fine timepieces should be powered by a mechanical movement and be priced so that they remain accessible. Almost singlehandedly, this 80-year-old Swiss company has been able to combine the old world traditions of Swiss quality and craftsmanship with exciting contemporary styling and affordable pricing. Although men were the first to discover the joys of wearing a fine Louis Erard watch, fashion forward women are now singing their praises as well.

The exciting new Louis Erard Emotion Collection is the brand’s first timepiece line designed expressly for women. Each of these exquisitely crafted watches builds on the Louis Erard tradition of mechanical excellence and affordable pricing by adding something extra: emotion. It is this emotional appeal that encapsulates the perfect union between watchmaking and femininity for the brand.

Louis Erard 20700SE04.BAV10 Emotion Automatic Watch

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Women love Louis Erard Emotion timepieces and the exquisitely detailed 29 mm square Emotion 20700SE04.BAV10 illustrates perfectly why this new collection elicits such strong emotions. This sophisticated design features an elegant two-hand configuration with a beautiful mother-of-pearl dial that is surrounded by 64 sparkling Top Wesselton, VS-SI diamonds. This understated beauty includes a convenient date window at 6 o’clock and is equipped with a gorgeous white croco patterned genuine calfskin band.

The Louis Erard Emotion 20700SE04.BAV10 is powered by a precision Swiss made ETA 2671 automatic movement and is water resistant to 165 feet. An anti-reflective scratch resistant sapphire crystal protects the beautiful dial and an exhibition caseback provides a tantalizing look at the intricate mechanical movement within.

Louis Erard 20700SE04.BAV10 Women’s Emotion Square Mother-Of-Pearl Alligator Leather Diamond Automatic Watch

Key features:

• ETA 2671 automatic movement
• Square stainless steel case, diameter 29 mm, thickness 10 mm
• Beautiful mother-of-pearl dial, luminous hands and hour markers, date window
• 64 diamonds on stationary, stainless steel bezel ring
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Genuine white alligator calfskin strap, width 17 mm, deployment buckle
• water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

This artful interpretation of femininity and function is sure to appeal to any fashion conscious woman. The stylish, minimally modern design looks great with the latest casual styles and is equally appropriate for your most elegant evening. To experience the joy of wearing your emotions on your wrist, contact your authorized Louis Erard dealer immediately and ask to see the exciting new Louis Erard 20700SE04.BAV10 Women’s Emotion Watch.

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Men already admire Louis Erard watches for their quality and craftsmanship. Now, discriminating women are discovering their emotional appeal as well.

Louis Erard is one of the world’s few remaining watchmakers that still believe in making 100-percent mechanical, classically styled timepieces. Almost singlehandedly, they are combining the old world traditions of Swiss quality and craftsmanship with exciting contemporary styling and affordable pricing. Men were the first to discover the joys of wearing a fine Louis Erard watch, but now women have something to be excited about as well.

The exciting new Louis Erard Emotion Watch Collection is the brand’s first timepiece line designed expressly for women. Each of these exquisitely crafted watches builds on the Louis Erard tradition of mechanical excellence and affordable pricing by adding something extra: emotion.

Louis Erard 92600OS11.BACS5 Women’s Emotion

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The amazing Louis Erard 92600OS11.BACS5 Women’s Emotion is an excellent example of why fashion forward women are so excited about the new collection. This beautifully innovative 36 mm watch features a spectacular 18k rose gold case encircled by a bezel with 64 Top Wesselton, VS-SI diamonds, along with a precious cabochon tipped setting crown. The dramatic three-hand configuration includes a stylized small seconds display at 6 o’clock and an innovative rotating disc to indicate the date. With its beautiful silver sunray dial and dramatic raised rose gold indices, this diamond-studded masterpiece is sure to elicit emotions of envy and admiration wherever you wear it.

Like all Louis Erard watches, the Louis Erard 92600OS11.BACS5 Emotion is powered by a precision Swiss made mechanical movement. The reliable ETA 2898 automatic movement ensures that this remarkable timepiece is a thing of beauty inside and out. The Emotion 92600OS11.BACS5 comes with an anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 99 feet. Adding to the emotional appeal of this fine timepiece is a beautiful white genuine alligator band.

Louis Erard 92600OS11.BACS5 Women’s Emotion Automatic Rose Gold Diamond Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made automatic ETA 2898 movement
• 18k rose gold case, diameter 36 mm, thickness 9.5 mm
• Detailed silver dial, raised rose gold indices, stylized small seconds display at 6 o’clock, innovative rotating date display
• 64 diamonds on stationary rose gold bezel
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Genuine white alligator leather strap, width 18 mm, traditional clasp buckle
• Water resistant to 99 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Adding femininity to the old fashion quality and craftsmanship of a Louis Erard watch is sure to bring new fans to this unique 80-year-old company. To feel the pleasure of wearing one of these exquisite beauties on your wrist, contact an authorized Louis Erard dealer immediately and ask to see the Emotion Collection.

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New Stripes for an Enduring Classic

One thing that gets some collectors excited is a new variation of a favorite watch. Fresh colors have the ability to revitalize a design and breathe contemporary air into a classic look. The latest version of the Fortis B-42 Marinemaster Chronograph mixes black and yellow – a popular color combination found in nature, in fashion and in design the world over, not to mention in watch collections from brands both large and small.

Like other watches in the Marinemaster collection, the B-42 Marinemaster Chronograph is built for life. It starts with a stalwart movement: the ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic, a benchmark among chronographs and veritable pillar of Swiss precision and reliability.

Fortis Mens 671.24.14 K B-42 Marinemaster Chronograph

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The rugged three-part case is constructed of brushed stainless steel and measures 42 mm in diameter. The unidirectional turning bezel is both a visual and functional highlight: the combination of black and yellow is eye-catching, while the deep scalloped edges provide good grip for turning, especially underwater, where the watch is water resistant to a depth of 660 feet. There is more to the bezel: unlike most dive bezels, this one makes a full turn in 120 increments, meaning it is adjustable in half-minute steps. The pip positioned on the bezel at 12 o’clock is luminous and has a blue afterglow.

Functional aspects of this Marinemaster do not end there. The crown is substantial enough to grip and is personalized with the Fortis logo; the chrono pushers are firmly inset and well protected. Adding to the watch’s water resistance is a screw-down caseback, which is embossed with a historic Fortis motif. On the front, anti-reflective sapphire crystal provides a clear and scratch-resistant pane.

To a novice, the dial of the Fortis 671.24.14 K B-42 Marinemaster Chronograph watch might seem crowded, but it is actually clear and easy to read thanks to the sharp contrast between the white, yellow and black elements. The layout of the sub-dials is based on the Valjoux 7750 movement with a 30-minute totalizer at 12 o’clock, a 12-hour totalizer at 6 o’clock and running seconds at 9 o’clock. These stand out next to the yellow hour numerals. Toward the outside of the dial is the minute-and-second track as well as a tachymeter scale, which is positioned on the angled flange. The hands, hour markers and indices are all coated with Super-Luminova, which glows blue in the dark. The central chronograph seconds hand also has a luminous circle half way up the hand.

A tidy set-up on the dial at 3 o’clock includes the Fortis logo as well as the day and date. Both stand out well on white backgrounds. Changing the day or date is a breeze on this watch because the two arrowheads on either side of the day and date windows – one facing down and one facing up – indicate which direction the wearer should turn the crown to make quick adjustments. They might seem superfluous, but the arrowheads are convenient reminders and, in design terms, echo the shape of the traditional arrowhead index at 12 o’clock – which appears in deference to Fortis’s aviation style watches.

Since the B-42 Marinemaster Chronograph is a seagoing watch at heart, Fortis mounts the watch on a black rubber strap that fastens by way of a brushed steel folding clasp featuring the Fortis logo. But there are options to mix it up; namely, a black leather strap or steel bracelet.

Fortis 671.24.14 K B-42 Marinemaster Yellow Men’s Chronograph

Key features:

• ETA Valjoux 7750 Swiss automatic movement, 25 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour
• Chronograph, day and date functions
• Brushed 3-part stainless steel case, diameter 42 mm
• Black dial, yellow Arabic numerals, luminous hands and hour markers, tachymeter
• Broad fluted stainless steel unidirectional rotating bezel in black / yellow
• Individually numbered screw-down case back, embossed with historic Fortis motif
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Rubber strap, brushed stainless steel folding clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

The Fortis Mens 671.24.14 K B-42 Marinemaster Chronograph watch in yellow and black is a vibrant rendering of an enduring classic. Contact an authorized Fortis dealer to add one to a collection that already includes a Marinemaster, or own one for the first time in this highly desirable color palette.

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The Gevril Avenue of Americas series of timepieces has long stood as the brand’s flagship collection, with its handsome mix of New York inspired contours and classic 1930s art deco styling.

The latest variation – Reference 5006A – furthers this persona but struts out a jazzed up case color that is more befitting of an evening at the Village Vanguard than a day in your average Sixth Avenue boardroom – and it’s all about blue.

There is no question that blue is popular in watchmaking. An overview of new watches released at the Baselworld fair over the past couple of years reveals several blue variants from brands both large and small; but, usually it’s the dial that gets the blue treatment. In the instance of the 5006A, it’s the case.

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Sure, Reference 5006A has the unmistakable characteristics of its Avenue of Americas predecessors including the 44 x 34 mm rectangular and slightly curved case, known both for its style and comfort. The unmistakable addition is the blue PVD coating applied to the bezel, crown and buckle. The dial and strap are dark blue to match. The overall effect is to add a contemporary and playful note to what is otherwise a purely sophisticated collection.

Other qualities the 5006A shares with previous editions include a guilloche pattern across the entire dial surface and scripted numerals, which in this case are white. The contrast between the numerals and dial provides excellent legibility. The characteristic cathedral-style hands are luminous and the second hand has a skeletonized arrowhead.

The caseback is a mix of polished and brushed 316L stainless steel, affixed by eight screws. An exhibition window provides a clear view of the movement rotor, which is decorated with Geneva stripes and personalized with the Gevril logo. Each caseback is individually engraved with the limited edition number – the Gevril Avenue of Americas Reference 5006A Automatic is a limited edition of 500 pieces. The blue PVD crown is initialed with the Gevril logo while the blue PVD buckle is initialed with the Gevril name.

The 5006A is three-handed with a date function, as determined by the ETA 2892 movement inside; simply put, the 2892 is one of the most serviceable automatics available today. The watch is water resistant to 165 feet and the crystal, both front and back, is sapphire.

Gevril Mens 5006A Avenue of Americas Limited Edition Blue PVD Automatic Watch

List Price: $3,895

Key features:

• ETA 2892 Swiss automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 34 mm, thickness 13.7 mm
• Dark blue dial, luminous cathedral-style hands, date display
• Blue PVD-coated stainless steel bezel
• Exhibition caseback window reveals the watch movement
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Blue calfskin strap, width 24 mm, stainless steel clasp buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

For those with a taste for more complicated timepieces, the Avenue of Americas collection still contains several including the Reference 5022 Automatic GMT, the Reference 5110 Limited Edition Rose Gold Chronograph and the very limited Reference 5850 Serenade Dual Time Zone Automatic. But for those looking for a faithful time-teller with a confident splash of color, the 5006A is a brilliant choice. Hop on this blue train by visiting an authorized Gevril watch dealer today.

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A Most Venerable Watch Complication Renewed

Analog watches tell time by way of hands that move in a circular motion. A “jump hour” complication replaces the traditional hour hand with a window through which the numerical hour is displayed. When the hour advances, the window (or the disc below it) makes an instant jump to the current hour.

Jump hour watches are not only appealing from a horological point of view; they are also functional, because reading the time using this configuration is unambiguous. In the hands of skilled watchmakers, the jump hour complication also presents opportunities to conceive of new and interesting arrangements such as the Fortis B-47 Mysterious Planets timepiece, introduced last year.

This year, at Baselworld 2013, Fortis introduced its latest jump hour model – the F-43 Jumping Hour – a watch that highlights the complication with artful simplicity. Like the B-47 before it, the F-43 Jumping Hours houses the Fortis F-2024 automatic movement, comprised of a highly modified ETA base with the jump hour mechanism added entirely by Fortis. A small portion of these components are visible through the dial; a wider view of the movement is visible through the glass caseback. The F-2024 employs 21 jewels and an Incabloc shock absorber. It beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour.

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But the dial is where the spectacle of the jump hour complication plays out. A matte-textured, smoky-gray disc covers a better part of the dial. Through its translucent surface, Arabic hour numerals appear on the dial plate below. The current hour is displayed through the circular aperture on the disc. When the hour changes the gray disc rotates clockwise, while the centrally mounted minute hand continues its customary rotation around the dial. Design details include chrome hour markers as well as a thin chrome frame around the aperture.

The watch’s two-part case is 43 mm in diameter and made of brushed stainless steel. Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating applied to both sides protects the dial side of the watch; the caseback screws down adding to the watch’s water resistance to a depth of 656 feet. The large crown is characteristic of many Fortis Space and Aviation models and features the Fortis logo. Each watch in this 500 piece limited edition is individually numbered on the caseback.

The neutral tones of the F-43 Jumping Hour are well suited to either a bracelet or strap, but the matching brushed-steel bracelet shown here is the most robust choice with its thick triple-link construction and folding clasp.

Fortis Mens 710.10.37 M – F-43 Jumping Hour Watch

List Price: $5,025

Key features:

• Fortis caliber F-2024 Swiss automatic movement, 21 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour
• Unique “jumping hour” complication
• Two-part brushed stainless steel case, diameter 43 mm
• Glass dial, rotating matte-textured smoky-gray disc, chrome indices and window frame
• Exhibition screw-down glass case back reveals the watch movement
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal on both sides
• Robust brushed stainless steel bracelet, triple-link construction, traditional folding clasp
• Limited edition of 500 pieces, individually numbered
• Water resistant to 656 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

To wear the Fortis F-43 Jumping Hour is to find renewed enthusiasm for a novel watch complication. It’s a highly functional departure from the everyday way of reading time, and it will spark curiosity as much as it delights. Act now, before all 500 pieces are gone.

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A Landmark Achievement

Essential watch collections in the Gevril brand lineup are named after famous New York City locales. These include Times Square and the Avenue of the Americas, the brand’s signature collection. The newest Manhattan landmark to be venerated by a Gevril watch collection is Columbus Circle.

The look of the Columbus Circle watch is inspired by the famous Columbus Circle roundabout intersection located at the southwest corner of Central Park outside of the Merchant’s Gate. At the intersection’s center is a commemorative monument, erected in 1892, honoring the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the Americas.

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The watch’s dial design, with its series of concentric rings and wheels, is indeed reminiscent of the W 59th Street intersection. At the center is a stationary, silver-colored circular plate featuring the astrological symbols for the days of the week that, much like Columbus Circle (the point from which all official distances from New York City are measured) is the watch’s epicenter. Each astrological symbol matches up with its day of the week on the corresponding ring.

Dial arrangement is strongly based on the configuration of the watch’s ETA 2834/2 movement with a couple of key modifications: first, the open date wheel is modified so the orientation of the numbers is in a vertical position at 12 o’clock (two red lines flank the current date), and second; the days of the week typically printed on the day wheel are replaced by a red diamond that moves one increment daily to indicate the current day; the day names are instead printed on an adjacent stationary ring.

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The 316L stainless steel case is 45 mm in diameter with a black PVD-coated bezel, which pairs well with the black calfskin strap. The crown, personalized with the Gevril logo, is also coated with PVD as is the strap buckle. The watch is water resistant to 165 feet and the sapphire crystal is anti-reflective.

A commemorative caseback features an engraved scene of streetcars rolling through Columbus Circle as it appeared at the turn of the century. A small porthole offers a peak at the movement. The caseback is affixed by four screws and has additional engravings including the individual watch number – Model 2002, pictured, is a limited edition of 150 pieces.

Gevril 2002 Men’s Columbus Circle Astrological Symbols Dial Automatic Watch

Key features:

• ETA 2834/2 Swiss automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 45 mm, thickness 12 mm
• Silver dial featuring the astrological symbols for the days of the week, day and date functions
• Black PVD-coated stainless steel bezel
• Detailed caseback with engraving of Columbus Circle and exhibition window
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Black calfskin strap, width 22 mm, traditional clasp buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Gevril creates original timepieces for people who appreciate wearing watches that are out of the ordinary. The Columbus Circle watch is an excellent example: its original dial design, day-date complication and modern case design is an imaginative combination. Consider adding one to your collection today.

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Renewed, Recharged, and Totally Retro

Popular culture steers people to explore new and different trends. But some designs continue to work – decade upon decade – and those labeled “classic” always return to favor. Such is the case with the Fortis Marinemaster watch, originally released in the 1940s. The Marinemaster remained in the Fortis lineup for decades, and the Marinemaster Chronograph was popular well into the 1970s when the quartz movement revolution forced the watch industry to rethink its mechanical future. The industry bounced back in a big way, as did many of the classic watch designs of the 20th century.

Today, reconnecting with classic watches of bygone eras is as popular as ever. As part of the brand’s centennial celebrations, Fortis released two versions of its Marinemaster Vintage Chronograph in 2012: one with blue accents and the second, shown here, with orange accents. Both are limited editions of 500 pieces.

Fortis Mens 800.20.80 L.01 Marinemaster Vintage Chronograph

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The Fortis Marinemaster Vintage Chronograph watch is true to the look of its predecessor in most ways including the shape of the lugs, the piston-style chronograph pushers and the unidirectional, graduated dive bezel. Similarities extend to the dial, too, including the orange sub-dials; the two-tone 30-minute sub-dial; the shape of the hands and hour markers; the minutes-and-seconds track, and the tachymeter scale at the outside of the dial.

Enthusiasts will note that the position of the 30-minute counter and the 60-second counter are reversed compared to the ’70s iteration, which is a result of the configuration of the new automatic movement – the Fortis caliber F-2020 – an ETA 2892-A2 base with a Dubois Depraz 2020 chronograph module.

Other than the upgraded movement, the most notable difference is the watch’s exhibition caseback that provides a view of the movement in action. The water resistance of the Marinemaster Vintage Chronograph is 165 feet (less than the original, which was over 650 feet).

The three-part case is made of stainless steel and measures 40 mm in diameter. Another nod to the original is the inclusion of domed acrylic on the front that is made of PMMA – the same type of acrylic that was used before the advent of synthetic crystal. The watch is mounted on a black calfskin strap with white stitch and employs a traditional clasp buckle.

If the reliability of a modern watch is more appealing than the quirks of vintage, or a vintage model simply eludes capture, consider the Fortis Marinemaster Vintage Chronograph watch. Its classic retro design in tandem with an updated automatic movement will remain a favorite long after the whim of the next style craze.

Fortis Mens 800.20.80 L.01 Marinemaster Vintage Chronograph Watch

List Price: $4,600

Key features:

• Fortis caliber F-2020 Swiss automatic movement
• Chronograph, day and date functions
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 15 mm
• Black dial, orange subdials, tachymeter
• Stainless steel graduated dive bezel
• Exhibition caseback window reveals the watch movement
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant PMMA acrylic crystal
• Black calfskin strap, width 19 mm, traditional clasp buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

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82 years after the first Louis Erard timepieces were introduced; the brand continues to celebrate the virtues of the mechanical movement. The Louis Erard 1931 hand wound 47207AA21.BDCL21 model is a classic example of why Louis Erard timepieces are prized by watch aficionados and other watchmakers around the world.

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This classically styled 40 mm stainless steel timepiece features a continuous small second hand at 6 o’clock, raised Roman numerals, and elegant Dauphine style hands. The handsome 17-jewel hand wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement is decorated using Côtes de Genève engraving and blued screws that can be viewed through a transparent observation window on the caseback.

The exquisitely crafted Louis Erard 1931 hand wound 47207AA21.BDCL21 model is equipped with an anti-reflective scratch resistant sapphire crystal and has been fitted with a hand stitched croc patterned genuine leather strap with a folding stainless steel clasp. This fine Swiss made timepiece is water resistant to 165 feet and comes with a two-year Louis Erard limited warranty.

Louis Erard Mens 47207AA21.BDCL21 – 1931 Silver Dial Manual Watch

List Price: $1,850

Key features:

• Mechanical hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 8 mm
• Detailed silver dial, seconds subdial at 6 o’clock, luminous hands
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Exhibition caseback window reveals the watch movement
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Brown calfskin band, width 20 mm, push button deployment clasp buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Louis Erard is not a large company. The company headquarters in Le Noirmont, Switzerland employs 26 dedicated craftsmen who are much more concerned about quality than quantity. If you would like to share the commitment that these master watchmakers have made to the mechanical watch, you can wear one of their creations on your wrist. To secure your own Louis Erard 1931 47207AA21.BDCL21, contact an authorized Louis Erard dealer today. This fine timepiece will provide a lifetime of service, but you’ll have to wind it yourself.

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Do you want flawless quality, interesting complications or affordable prices? You can have all three with the Louis Erard Men’s Tonneau GMT watch.

Although the Louis Erard name is not widely known by the general public, knowledgeable watch aficionados and other watchmakers prize these technically innovative and classically styled timepieces. It should come as no surprise that devotees of fine watches love Louis Erard. Ever since Louis Erard and André Perret founded their company in 1929, the brand has been determined to show the world that old world watchmaking expertise, flawless quality, and interesting complications can go hand-in-hand with affordable prices.

The classically styled Louis Erard Men’s Tonneau GMT watch provides an excellent example of Louis Erard’s devotion to the art of watchmaking. This superbly executed mechanical timepiece features a beautiful stainless steel tonneau case with a dual time zone dial and a big date display at 12 o’clock. The GMT complication allows two independently set time zones to be viewed at the same time, making this watch an ideal choice for globetrotters and frequent travelers.

Louis Erard Mens 94210AA23.BDC54 Tonneau

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Like all Louis Erard timepieces, the Men’s Tonneau Dual Time is powered by a precision Swiss made mechanical movement. The reliable ETA 2824 automatic movement is protected by a durable case that is water resistant to 165 feet and a scratch resistant antireflective sapphire crystal. This exceptional timepiece has been fitted with a luxurious grey leather band with a crocodile print.

With headquarters in Le Noirmont, Switzerland, Louis Erard timepieces are available in over 40 countries around the world. In keeping with the brand’s unique heritage, this exquisite GMT timepiece is joined by other Louis Erard models featuring their own special mechanical complications including regulator, moonphase and power reserve models.

Louis Erard Mens 94210AA23.BDC54 Tonneau GMT Watch

List Price: $3,625

Key features:

• ETA 2824 Swiss automatic movement
• GMT function
• Stainless steel tonneau case, diameter 34 mm, thickness 12.5 mm
• Grey dual time zone dial, big date display at 12 o’clock
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Grey calfskin strap, width 21 mm, push button deployment clasp buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

To reserve your own Louis Erard Men’s Tonneau Dual Time watch, contact an authorized Louis Erard dealer immediately. These exceptional timepieces are produced in limited quantities and often sell out quickly.

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Industrial, Futuristic and Original

RSW – Rama Swiss Watch – is an intrepid watch company that openly explores new concepts and shapes to create original-looking wristwatches. This approach is true even of the company’s dressier offerings, but especially evident of the watches in its Modern Contemporary collection including the popular Outland.

One need only look as far as the RSW crank-crown winding system for a taste of the brand’s design aesthetic: the patented system is original and unusual. To operate the crank-crown on the Outland, the user pulls out the entire adjunct as if pulling out a standard crown. The lower portion then folds up so that the mechanism appears and functions as a handle, or crank, by which to wind the watch and adjust the time.

This version of the Outland uses the theme of a compass display to indicate time. RSW’s website also describes the Outland as a watch that “pays homage to futurism, oblique architecture, the super computers and the first electronic musical instruments.” While this description is somewhat abstruse, it does reveal the general sense of industrial futurism that the Outland encompasses.

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The substantial Outland case is made of 316L stainless steel and measures 52 mm high, by 44 mm wide and 12 mm thick. It has the appearance of an engine block with three cylinders at the top and bottom, each housing an octagonal rivet. A dial cover over the lower half of the dial further emphasizes these industrial principles. Its design is symmetrical, balanced and resembles a portion of a keyboard, perhaps referring to the aforementioned “first electronic musical instruments,” many of which were keyboard-based.

Regardless of these visual and thematic aspects, the dial cover plays an important role in the watch’s functionality. First, it covers the lower half of the hour and minute wheels to ease the clarity of the readout; second, it provides the stationary “hand” used to read the time. The hand, in this case, refers to the white stripe in the middle of the vertical bar at the center of the dial, which is the intersect point of the turning wheels and where to look to read the time.

For example, when the 10 on the outer topmost wheel (the hour) and the 10 on the middle wheel (the minute) are both directly above the white hand, the time is 10:10. The small inner wheel without numerals displays the seconds. All three wheels turn clockwise. This method of telling time – with wheels circling a stationary hand – is analogue as opposed to digital, even though the display is somewhat abstract and the numerals are displayed using a “digital” font.

The caseback upholds the industrial and futuristic theme of the watch with its slim, enigmatic rectangular window… peer in for a glimpse of the Outland’s Swiss made automatic movement. Eight flathead screws secure the caseback to the case, which is water resistant to a maximum of 330 feet. The Outland is mounted on a black rubber strap.

RSW Mens 7120.MS.R1.5.00 Outland Grey IP Stainless Steel Automatic Watch

List Price: $4,900

Key features:

• Swiss made automatic movement
• Grey IP stainless steel square case, diameter 44 mm, thickness 12 mm
• Grey dial, unique “compass” time display with rotating discs
• Exhibition caseback reveals the watch movement
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Black rubber strap, width 33 mm, deployment push button clasp
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Futuristic design, nods to earlier invention and an uncommon time display – the Outland is an original watch to own, wear and talk about.

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The Louis Erard 1931 Exhibition Watch puts a contemporary spin on an inspired open-heart design that goes back to the company’s roots. Powered by a precision 17 jewel ETA Peseux 7001 movement, this spectacular hand-wound timepiece provides a full view of its intricate movement on both sides of the dial.

Louis Erard Mens 30208AA02.BDE10 – 1931 Exhibition Watch

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The innovative open-heart display on the watch dial features a unique transparent continuous small second hand at 6 o’clock. This sub-dial appears opaque, with white lettering on a black background, except for the area that overlaps the exposed balance wheel and escapement mechanism. Here, the subdial appears transparent, revealing the inner workings of the movement below. This intricate and innovative display is characteristic of the quality and craftsmanship that Louis Erard is famous for.

The 42 mm 1931 Exhibition Watch features a partially skeletonized black dial with raised luminous indices. The stylish dial is protected by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and the durable stainless steel case is water resistant to 165 feet. A comfortable black caoutchouc strap completes the design.

Louis Erard Mens 30208AA02.BDE10 – 1931 Exhibition Watch

List Price: $2,400

Key features:

• Mechanical hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 42 mm, thickness 10.5 mm
• Partially skeletonized black dial, partially transparent subdial, window reveals the balance and escapement of the watch movement, luminous hands and hour markers
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Caseback window reveals additional aspects of the watch movement
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Black rubber strap, width 21 mm, push button deployment clasp buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Ever since the company began producing its first designs in 1931, Louis Erard has remained committed to a policy of manufacturing 100-percent mechanical, classically styled timepieces. Even today, quality is much more important than quantity to this small Swiss company. If you would like to exhibit your good taste in fine mechanical timepieces without breaking the bank in the process, the Louis Erard 1931 Exhibition is the watch for you. To put one of these beauties on your own wrist, contact an authorized Louis Erard dealer today.

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Indeed, the watchmakers at Edox know that good design is not something that comes together haphazardly and that details cannot be left to chance. The elements chosen in the design of the Classe Royale Ultra Slim are expertly married to enhance the watch’s composition, stylishness and exclusivity.

This case width, for example, is a pleasing 32 mm, but it is the watch’s thinness that even the most discreet or particular woman will appreciate. The Classe Royale Ultra Slim is a mere 5 mm thick, hence the name. This low profile is not only practical for daily wear, it makes for an easy transition to more formal wear when an evening out is in store.

Edox Ladies 26022 3 NAIN Classe Royale Ultra Slim

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The dial is well conceived. The solid white background of the central rectangular space makes it easy to read the time: the hour hand is completely inside the white space while the minute hand extends slightly outside of it overlapping the hour and minute markers. The date window sits neatly at 6 o’clock. Outside of the white central rectangle are elongated hour and minute markers that extend from the edge of the rectangle to the bezel. The overall effect is that of a starburst, which is superbly integrated into the construction of the multi-part bezel. A large Roman numeral 12 marker acts as the focal point of the dial and its stretched appearance is cohesive with the energetic tone of the design.

Choosing the right strap for such a thin watch is essential. Edox selects white calfskin and a pin buckle, which not only matches the dial, but enhances the watch’s lively vibe, too. The buckle and strap are initialized with the Edox name, which is also engraved in the solid caseback.

The fluted and initialized crown, with the Edox hourglass logo on a black surface, is suitably petite to match the thinness of the case. A stainless steel case and antireflective sapphire crystal keep the thin Swiss made quartz movement in this timekeeper water resistant to 99 feet.

Edox Ladies 26022 3 NAIN Classe Royale Ultra Slim

List Price: $1,575

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Precise Swiss made quartz movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 32 mm, thickness 5 mm
• Sophisticated white dial, silver tone indices, date window
• Multi-part case construction, stationary two-tone stainless steel bezel
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• White calfskin strap, width 19 mm, pin buckle
• Water resistant to 99 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Looking for good form and style in a case that is far from run-of-the-mill? Look no further – these are hallmarks of the Women’s Classe Royale Ultra Slim by Edox.

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A Stately Ticker With an Open Heart

Square and rectangular watches have been around for decades, yet they continue to captivate watch lovers with their pleasing discordance; that is to say, the round nature of an analog clock does not intuitively fit into a square space and thus creates an unusual juxtaposition. But when the details and proportions are aligned just right, as they are with the Classe Royale Men’s Open Heart Automatic by Edox, the reward is a design that is both uncommon and abundantly appealing.

Classe Royale models are part of Edox’s Yachting Spirit Collection, a theme that conveys the stately and nautical qualities of sailing. The men’s automatic shown here features elements that speak to these values.

The case construction is a real stand-out: the complex, multi-part 40 mm stainless steel case instantly identifies the watch as an Edox. The crystal is made of sapphire and the two-tone bezel finish, made up of brushed and polished steel, demonstrates watchmaking sophistication. Long, gently angled crown protectors flank the fluted crown, which is initialized with the Edox hourglass logo on a black surface.

Edox Mens 85007 3 AIN Classe Royale Open Heart Automatic

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Another outstanding design element of this Classe Royale model is the way in which Edox unites the dial and case using the hour indices, which all intersect the circular minute track at one end and extend out to the flange, where, their shape is echoed in the brushed-steel sections of the bezel. The dial’s silver surface features a sunburst pattern and stylized Roman numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9. The centrally mounted hands are partially skeletonized and coated with luminescent paint, as are the hour indices. Silver and black accents complete the dynamic look.

Even with these details, the highlight of this Classe Royale is the presentation of the movement from both the front and back. On the dial side, a circular aperture (called the “open heart”) reveals the watch’s balance: visible are the balance wheel and spring, the large central jewel of the shock absorber and a glimpse of the escapement – the marvelous combination of parts that manage energy output and keep time. On the caseback, a second window offers a glimpse of the customized rotor and other components. The movement on display is an ETA 2824, one of the workhorses in the ETA stable.

From a watersports point of view, the Classe Royale offers water resistance to 165 feet. The watch is mounted on a fitted black rubber strap that is completed by a well-designed double-folding clasp.

Edox Mens 85007 3 AIN Classe Royale Open Heart Automatic

List Price: $2,450

Key features:

• ETA 2824 Swiss automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 12 mm
• Silver sunburst dial, window reveals the balance of the watch movement
• Multi-part case construction, stationary two-tone stainless steel bezel
• Caseback window reveals additional aspects of the watch movement
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Black rubber band, width 23 mm, fold over clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

The Classe Royale Men’s Open Heart Automatic offers exceptional value for those with a taste for the avant-garde, and for anyone who appreciates seeing the vital components that make a watch tick.

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The Classe Royale sets itself apart from the crowd with a unique multi-part case construction and two-tone bezel. This stylishly functional chronograph features three well-placed sub-dials for timing virtually any event. Partially skeletonized luminous hands ensure that all dials can be easily read at any position and an extra-large date indicator at twelve o’clock makes the date readily available even under poor lighting conditions.

Edox Mens 10013 357N NIN Classe Royale Big Date Chronograph

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With styling reminiscent of classic yachting designs, the Edox Classe Royale Big Date Chronograph will add a touch of class to any wrist. This is no ordinary yachting watch however. From the stylish rectangular stainless steel pushers flanking the crown, to the raised indices radiating outward towards a corresponding two-tone bezel, this is a chronograph for the 21st century.

The Edox Classe Royale Big Date Chronograph is powered by a precision quartz movement and has been equipped with a stylish black rubber strap. This dependable timepiece is water resistant to 165 feet and comes with an Edox 2-year warranty.

Edox Mens 10013 357N NIN Classe Royale Big Date Chronograph

List Price: $2,225

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Precise Swiss made Ronda 5040.B quartz movement
• Chronograph function
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 12.6 mm
• Black dial, extra-large date window at twelve o’clock, luminous hands
• Multi-part case construction, stationary stainless steel two-tone bezel
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Black rubber band, width 23 mm, fold over clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

For over 125 years Edox has been producing precision Swiss made timepieces that continue to set new standards for innovation and excellence. This passion for perfection has already caught the attention of the sports world and of Hollywood. With eye-catching designs like the Edox Classe Royale Big Date Chronograph, there’s a good chance that Edox will catch your attention as well. To put one of these spectacular chronographs on your own wrist, contact an authorized Edox dealer today.

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The Melding of Classic and Contemporary

There is distinctive charm in wearing a watch made by a relatively unfamiliar brand, especially when that brand has the cachet of a headquarters and workshop high in the famous Jura Mountains watchmaking region of Switzerland, and a commitment to making “Swiss Made” watches.

Claude Bernard is such a brand, and its Classic Chronograph model is an excellent example of what the brand does so well – meld classic with contemporary. The overall look of the Classic Chronograph hints at a 1960s sport watch with one exception, the size. The round stainless steel case is 42 mm in diameter, or what may be deemed as the modern standard for men’s watches. But the uncomplicated curved lugs, small capped chronograph pushers and knurled crown all echo a classic look and feel.

Rather than contrasting colors, this model of the Classic Chronograph showcases contrasting textures. The brown dial combines three traditional surfaces to achieve an understated, modern look. The first texture is a circular grain used on the sub-dials; the second is Geneva stripes, which adorns the inner area of the dial, and third; a sunburst pattern highlights the surface of the outer dial, over which the hour markers are applied and the seconds indicators are printed. The flange (between the dial and the bezel) features a tachymeter for measuring elapsed time – another quintessential chronograph feature.

Claude Bernard Mens 01002 3 BRIN Classic Chronograph

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The Classic Chronograph uses a conventional three sub-dial layout: the chronograph sub-dials are side-by-side with the 30-minute counter at 10 o’clock and a tenths-of-a-second counter at 2 o’clock. The sub-dial positioned at 6 o’clock tracks perpetual seconds, while a long central seconds hand tracks elapsed seconds for the chronograph.

The “lance” style design of the hour, minute and sub-dial hands adds yet another touch of elegance and juxtaposes the contemporary appeal of the open date window, which reveals three numbers on the date wheel (an arrow points to the current date).

A solid caseback features the Claude Bernard logo. The dial is covered by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The watch is water resistant to 165 feet, which helps to protect the reliable ETA quartz movement inside. A croc-patterned brown leather strap gives the Classic Chronograph a dressy finish, as does the traditional tang buckle.

Claude Bernard Mens 01002 3 BRIN Classic Chronograph

List Price: $525

• Swiss made timepiece
• Precise ETA quartz movement
• Chronograph function
• Stainless steel case, diameter 42 mm, thickness 10.5 mm
• Textured brown dial, open date window, tachymeter
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Croc-patterned brown leather strap, width 21 mm, tang buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

The overall look of the Classic Chronograph conveys an elegance that does not belie its sporty roots. Contact an authorized Claude Bernard dealer today for information about availability and go try one on – if the brown dial doesn’t get you, the black or white dial will.

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Every 30 seconds, the chronograph hand returns to zero and repeats its retrograde motion, while incrementing two retrograde subdials that measure longer time intervals. The whole process makes so much sense when you see the watch in action (video below) that you’ll wonder why all chronographs aren’t designed this way.

It’s no surprise that a watch like this comes from Edox. For over a century Edox has been a horologic success story, with a long list of innovations that remain unrivaled to this day. The exquisite 41mm stainless steel Les Vauberts Chronograph Retrograde brings this tradition of leadership and innovation to a new generation of watch aficionados at a surprisingly affordable price.

The Les Vauberts Chronograph Retrograde is powered by a precision Swiss made quartz movement and is water resistant to 165 feet. The watch, which is manufactured and assembled in Switzerland, features a scratch resistant genuine sapphire crystal and is equipped with a luxurious calfskin band. There is a convenient date window at 4 o’clock and along with a small continuous second hand at 6 o’clock. The stainless steel crown is adorned with the iconic Edox hourglass logo.

This elegant and sophisticated timepiece is equally at home in casual or dressy situations. With its unusual retrograde complication, this is definitely a watch that will garner attention wherever you wear it. If you’d like to see one of these innovative beauties on your own wrist, be sure to contact an authorized Edox dealer today and reserve your Les Vauberts Chronograph Retrograde immediately.

Edox Mens 01505 3 NIN Les Vauberts Chronograph Retrograde

List Price: $1,025

Key features:

• Swiss made timepiece
• Precise Swiss made quartz movement
• Retrograde chronograph function
• Stainless steel case, diameter 41 mm, thickness 10 mm
• Black dial, date window
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Black calfskin band, width 21 mm, stainless steel buckle, engraved Edox logo
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

About Gevril Group

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In a Race Where 75% of the Starters Don’t Even Finish, Edox Pays Homage to Those Who Do With the Superlative Chronodakar Limited Edition.

The Dakar Rally is arguably the most challenging and dangerous motorsport competition in the world. In a race where 75% of the starters don’t even finish, some would go even further and call the Dakar Rally the greatest human endurance contest in the world. Even Thierry Sabine, who invented the Dakar adventure in 1977, lost his life during a helicopter accident during the 1986 race.

For more than thirty years the Dakar Rally has lived up to its inspiring motto. “A challenge for those who go. A dream for those who stay behind.” This amazing race has always been the stuff that legends were made of. That’s why it is no surprise that the official timekeeper of this prestigious sporting event is a legend in their own right: Edox.

Edox has a history of timing high profile sporting events. The company is currently the official timekeeper of the Class-1 World Powerboat Championship as well as an official partner of the FIA World Rally Championship. As the official timekeeper of the 2013 Dakar Rally, Edox is introducing the exceptional Chronodakar Limited Edition timepiece, to be produced in an edition of only 200 pieces worldwide.

The innovative new Chronodakar will be the flagship for a forthcoming collection of Edox timepieces that will bear the renowned Dakar Touareg logo on the caseback. This state-of-the-art timepiece boasts a wealth of features that champion rally drivers will appreciate. The rugged 45mm stainless steel case features a black dial and PVD coating, paired with high visibility white and red numbers and indices for superb visibility under even the worst driving conditions. A robust Swiss made chronograph movement utilizes an easy-to-read two-eye configuration for dependable event timing.

Edox Mens 10305 37N1 NRO Chronodakar

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The ingeniously designed Chronodakar uses a left hand crown and pushers to facilitate event timing, even when wearing driving gloves. Dramatically oversized pushers are clearly marked with color-coded start and stop functions to eliminate errors. The watch is even fitted with a comfortable structured black rubber strap that evokes the tread patterns of rally tires.

With a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a case that is water resistant to 330 feet, this impressive limited edition timepiece is ready for anything. Only a few drivers will be lucky enough to finish the 2013 Dakar Rally. With only 200 copies available worldwide, an equally small number of watch aficionados will be lucky enough to wear the highly desirable Chronodakar Limited Edition on their wrist. If you’d like one of these amazing timepieces, you’ll have to act fast. The race to your authorized Edox dealer starts now.

Edox Mens 10305 37N1 NRO Chronodakar Limited Edition Watch

List Price: $3,000

Key features:

• Edox 103, based on Ronda 5021.D, Swiss movement
• Chronograph function
• 316L stainless steel case, diameter 45 mm, black PVD coating
• Black dial, high visibilty red and white numbers and indices, tachymeter
• Black steel bezel, red numerals
• Touareg engraving on caseback, limited edition number engraved on case flank
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Structured black rubber strap, 316L stainless steel buckle, engraved Edox logo
• Water resistant to 300 feet
• 2-year manufacturers warranty

About Gevril Group

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What “True Blue” 3H Italia Fans Will Be Wearing Next

The unmistakable 3H Italia Titanium T8B has everything that has made this popular Italian brand an essential item with fashion forward watch aficionados and celebrities worldwide. This massive 52.5 mm monster is impossible to ignore with its distinctive titanium blue PVD case and bezel.

The classic three-hand configuration, the black carbon fiber dial with its white oversized lettering, the signature bright blue unidirectional rotating bezel, all combine to create one of the most memorable timepieces that 3H Italia has ever produced.

This precision timepiece has it all. The impressive diver style design features a protective mineral crystal with an integrated magnifying lens over the date window between 4 and 5 o’clock. The watch is water resistant to 500 feet and is powered by a precision Swiss made Claro-Semag CL-888 automatic movement.

With its bold use of new materials and bright colors, it’s not surprising that 3H Italia timepieces have become popular with a wide variety of celebrities. Popular musicians like Boy George, Shaggy and Renato Zero wear their 3H Italia watches with pride. So do world famous soccer stars like Rino Gattuso, Guti and Leonardo Bonucci. If these “true blue” 3H Italia fans aren’t already wearing the spectacular Titanium T8B, they probably will be soon.

3H Italia’s pioneering wristwatch collections are already available in the United States, Canada, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, the Netherlands, the Scandinavian Peninsula, Hong Kong, and Portugal. If you’d like to join the growing list of people who have already discovered the pleasure and pride that comes from wearing a 3H Italia timepiece, contact an authorized 3H Italia dealer today and ask about the impressive new Titanium T8B.

3H Italia Mens T8B Titanium Black Carbon Fiber Dial Watch

Key features:

• Swiss made Claro-Semag CL-888 automatic movement
• Oversized titanium blue PVD case, diameter 52.5 mm, thickness 16.5 mm
• Titanium blue PVD, unidirectional, rotating bezel
• Black carbon fiber dial, white markers, large luminous hands
• Mineral crystal
• Magnifying glass on date display between 4 and 5 o’clock
• Watch strap set consisting of two pvd pierced straps
• Water resistant to 500 feet
• 2-year manufacturers warranty

About Gevril Group

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The 3H Italia Oceandiver: The Bright, Bold Way to Make a Big Statement

With its easy-to-read bright orange numbers, functional unidirectional rotating bezel, and a case that’s water resistant to 500 feet, the 3H Italia Oceandiver is a professional tool that any serious diver will appreciate. This fabulous 43.5 mm timepiece features a protected crown, a durable mineral glass crystal, an integrated magnifying lens over the date window between 4 and 5 o’clock, brightly luminous Superluminova hands, and a unique black and orange bezel to ensure optimal visibility under underwater conditions.

Like all 3H Italia timepieces, the popular Oceandiver has a lot more to offer than its practical functionality, however. This stylish professional diver makes a big statement on any wrist. 3H Italia’s fashion-forward styling is one reason why celebrities around the world have been seen wearing the company’s bold Italian designs.

The Oceandiver is powered by a premium automatic movement and comes with two easily interchangeable straps. With a comfortable orange silicon strap for sports use and an elegant alligator textured leather strap for dressier occasions, this versatile timepiece is ready for anything.

If you’d like to join the growing list of people who have already discovered the almost irresistible attraction of wearing a 3H Italia timepiece, talk to an authorized 3H Italia dealer today and ask to see the fabulous new Oceandiver Collection.

3H Italia Mens 441AN Oceandiver Black Dial Diver Watch

Key features:

• Automatic mechanical movement with hours, minutes, seconds and date
• Stainless steel case, diameter 43.5 mm, thickness 16 mm
• Black and orange stainless steel, unidirectional, rotating bezel
• Black dial, orange markers, large luminous hands
• Mineral crystal
• Magnifying glass on date display between 4 and 5 o’clock
• Watch strap set consisting of one silicon strap and one alligator textured leather
• Water resistant to 500 feet
• 2-year manufacturers warranty

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, watchmaker and wholesale watch distributor, is the exclusive U.S. agent for exquisitely designed and crafted European luxury and fashion watch brands, distributing and servicing some of the best affordable luxury and Swiss watches and trendy fashion watches. Gevril Group also operates a full-service watch repair, staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

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The 3H Italia Cube: Now it’s Cool to be Square

Fashion forward Italian watchmaker 3H Italia is always looking for the next big thing. Many watch aficionados think they’ve found it with their spectacular update to the classic square wristwatch. Square watches are big this year. Very big! The impressive 46 mm 3H Italia Cube is impossible to ignore on any wrist. This impeccably designed monster proves once and for all that it’s cool to be square.

The multifunction Cube features a signature square dial with distinctive Arabic numerals that is held in place by four stainless steel screws. The easy-to-read three-eye chronograph utilizes three centrally placed sub-dials to indicate 60 minutes, 24 hours, and running seconds. There is also a convenient date window between 4 and 5 o’clock.

This beautifully engineered timepiece has two protected stainless steel pushers flanking a recessed crown, a durable mineral glass crystal, and a professional screw down case back. A precision quartz movement powers the watch and the stainless steel case is water resistant to 330 feet.

This stunning unisex design is equally popular with men and women. The watch comes equipped with an impressive 25 mm white genuine leather strap that is secured with a stainless steel tang clasp. Like all 3H Italia timepieces, the Cube carries a 2-year factory warranty.

If you’d like to join the growing list of people who have discovered why it’s cool to be square, talk to an authorized 3H Italia dealer today and ask to see the impressive new Cube Collection.

3H Italia Unisex CC10 Cube Chronograph

Key features:

• Precise quartz movement
• Stainless steel square case, diameter 46 mm, thickness 14 mm
• Chronograph function
• Stationary stainless-steel bezel
• White dial, date window between 4 and 5 o’clock, luminous hands
• Mineral crystal
• 25 mm white genuine leather strap with integrated automatic release spring bar
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturers warranty

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, watchmaker and wholesale watch distributor, is the exclusive U.S. agent for exquisitely designed and crafted European luxury and fashion watch brands, distributing and servicing some of the best affordable luxury and Swiss watches and trendy fashion watches. Gevril Group also operates a full-service watch repair, staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

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Set Your World on Fire with this Sophisticated New Creation

Fiamme literally means “flame” in Italian. The term is also used figuratively to describe a lover. Both interpretations are equally appropriate for the spectacular new Fiamme Limited Edition Men’s timepiece from GV2. The oversize Tonneau shaped Fiamme definitely has a fiery personality. From its large, fiery red crown to its beautifully textured dial, this exclusive timepiece exudes strength and personality.

The GV2 Fiamme features stylized raised Roman numbers radiating from the center of the dial with distinctive indices carved into the massive steel case. The classic three-hand design has an oversized day/date window at three o’clock and a convenient 60-minute scale at the center of the dial. The entire effect is smart and sophisticated. This is a watch for a confident man who knows his own mind and isn’t afraid to show the world what he thinks.

The GV2 Fiamme is powered by a precision Swiss made Ronda 517 quartz movement that will provide years of reliable service. The watch is available in IP plated black, IP rose gold or polished stainless steel versions and is equipped with an elegant black caoutchouc strap with a deployment buckle.

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Gevril GV2 Mens 9002 Fiamme Limited Edition Watch

Key watch features:

• Swiss made
• Ronda 517 Swiss precision quartz movement
• Rose gold IP-coated stainless steel case with oversized red crown, diameter 42 mm, thickness 12 mm
• Scratch resistant antireflective sapphire crystal
• Detailed textured silver and black dial with raised numbers, large day and date display
• Elegant black rubber strap, deployment push button clasp with buckle, width 27 mm
• Stationary stainless-steel bezel
• Water resistent to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

GV2 timepieces are manufactured by skilled craftsmen, using the finest quality movements and components, at the Gevril factory in Switzerland. Like all GV2 watches, the Fiamme Limited Edition represents a tremendous value. This is a watch that a man would be proud to wear anywhere. It’s refined enough for the dressiest occasion, yet has a stylish swagger that makes it equally suitable for sporty or casual wear.

If you would like to experience the pride that comes from wearing your own GV2 timepiece, contact your authorized GV2 dealer immediately and reserve your GV2 Fiamme Limited Edition timepiece today. If you aren’t already setting the world on fire, here’s a good place to start.

Gevril Group US Agent for GV2 Watches

Gevril Group is the sole US agent for GV2 Watches. Contact us by email or call 845-425-9882. In Europe, the GV2 brand is distributed by Gevril Group Europa.

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GV2 Men’s Corsaro: This boldly masculine automatic chronograph will go anywhere you dare to take it.

The new GV2 Corsaro has been designed with the active man in mind. This fabulous, limited edition automatic chronograph is bold and brawny, featuring a unique double layer textured dial with three well-placed subdials for timing events, along with a large day/date window at 3 o’clock. Eight hex bolts attach the black, IP plated bezel to the massive 316L stainless steel case. A variety of color combinations are available, each featuring a rubberized crown that matches the dial.

This unique, limited edition timepiece has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and features a glass window attached with sixteen screws on the case back to showcase the inner workings of the precision Technosablier SEDD3C6912 chronograph movement. This amazing watch is not just another fashion statement; it’s a durable, hard working tool for just about any sporting activity. The impressive stainless steel case is water resistant to 300 feet and features rugged pusher protectors on either side of the crown. The GV2 Corsaro is equipped with a comfortable two-layer caoutchouc strap fastened with steel screws and fitted with a stainless steel deployment buckle.

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Gevril GV2 Mens 8805 Corsaro Limited Edition Black Dial Automatic Chronograph

Key watch features:

• Swiss made
• Swiss-Automatic movement Technosablier SEDD3C6912, chronograph function, skeleton caseback with 16 screws
• 316L stainless steel case with black IP coating, Sideview showcased the GV2 logo on raised plate decorated with 2 screws, diameter 50 mm, thickness 17.5 mm
• Scratch resistant antireflective sapphire crystal
• Double layer red dial with oil pressured texture, day and date, 3D raised luminous indexes
• Black rubber strap, 2 screws, deployment push button clasp with buckle, width 35 mm
• Black IP-coated stationary stainless-steel bezel, 8 screws, red rubberized crown, pusher protectors
• Water resistent to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Everything about this dramatically styled Swiss made watch has been designed to make a big statement. The two-layer 316L case itself is unique. By harmoniously combining angular and round geometries, the Corsaro adds a bit of drama to any wrist. Raised, luminous indices and luminous tipped hands make this watch easy-to-read in any environment.

Like all GV2 timepieces, the Corsaro Limited Edition was manufactured at the Gevril factory in Switzerland by master craftsmen, using the finest quality movements and components. This precision sports watch represents a tremendous value to watch aficionados. You could easily pay more for a timepiece of this quality, but why would you? To put a GV2 Corsaro on your own wrist, you’ll have to act fast. Since this exclusive watch is being produced in very limited quantities, you should contact your authorized GV2 dealer today and reserve your Limited Edition Corsaro immediately.

Gevril Group US Agent for GV2 Watches

Gevril Group is the sole US agent for GV2 Watches. Contact us by email or call 845-425-9882.

In Europe, the GV2 brand is distributed by Gevril Group Europa.

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If You’re an Adventurer at Heart, You’ll Be
Lost Without Your Roamer Trekk Master

The Roamer Trekk Master is unique. This rugged, Swiss made multifunction timepiece isn’t just an accurate dual time-zone alarm chronograph. It’s also a digital compass, an altimeter, a barometer and a thermometer. For adventurers and explorers, the Trekk Master is a trusted companion they can rely on wherever they go. Once you’ve experienced the powerful functionality of the Roamer Trekk Master, you’ll quickly realize that you’d be lost without it.

This amazing timepiece does everything. When the compass function is activated, the watch’s hour and second hands re-align and point north. The built-in altimeter doesn’t just display your current altitude; it stores an altitude profile of your entire journey, up to 5.6 miles. With an accurate barometer to make weather predictions and a built-in thermometer, the Trekk Master provides you with the tools your need to travel and trek with confidence just about anywhere in the world.

You wouldn’t expect anything less from Roamer. For more than 120 years, this watch company has been setting the standards for Swiss made quality by combining traditional Swiss craftsmanship with contemporary innovation. Roamer has never been afraid to take traditional Swiss values and use them to create the innovative, contemporary products that today’s customers really want.

This cutting edge craftsmanship has made the Roamer Trekk Master one of the most desirable multifunction timepieces ever produced. This remarkable timepiece gives today’s adventurers and sports enthusiasts the best of both worlds. You get an easy-to-read analog time display that has been augmented with the most powerful digital multifunctionality available today.

Roamer 770990 40 05 07 Trekk Master Expedition Chronograph

List Price: $1,225

Key watch features:

• Swiss made
• Precise ISA 9350 quartz movement
• Alarm, altimeter, backlight, barometer, chronograph, compass, dial time zone, thermometer and weather indicator functions
• Black PVD steel case, diameter 47 mm, thickness 13.5 mm
• Black dial, analog-digital display
• Bidirectional rotating compass bezel
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Orange rubber band, width 25 mm, buckle clasp
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

It doesn’t matter if you’re miles from home at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, or navigating the concrete canyons of the big city on your way to work; the Trekk Master always has the information you need, when you need it most. This amazing 47 mm timepiece is powered by a precision ISA 9350 quartz movement and is water resistant to 165 feet. The Trekk Master comes with a bidirectional rotating compass bezel and is fitted with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The watch is available in several exciting colors that are coordinated with the watch’s comfortable silicon strap.

If you’ve got places to go and things to do, be sure to include a Roamer Trekk Master in your travel plans. To secure your own Trekk Master, contact an authorized Roamer dealer immediately. Once you experience the Roamer Trekk Master for yourself, we think you’ll agree that you’d be lost without it.

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for 30+ select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sporty timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Group Gevril operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

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Claude Bernard Takes the Modern Sports Watch  
to Extremes with the Amazing New Aquarider  

The modern sports watch is many things to many people. Runners time races with them. Racing drivers calculate lap times. Scuba divers use them to keep track of their remaining air supply. Luckily, for fans of extreme sports, Claude Bernard has created a single timepiece that will do all this and much more.

The impressive Claude Bernard Aquarider Collection has taken the modern sports watch to extremes by combining the classic unidirectional rotating bezel of a professional diver watch with a versatile “three eye” chronograph for timing events. No matter what your passion happens to be, the ruggedly built Aquarider is there when you need it most.

This 42 mm stainless steel timepiece is water resistant to 720 feet and features a protected crown and pushers. The rotating bezel is divided into easy-to-read 60-minute increments, and the three chronograph subdials record intervals of 30 minutes, 12 hours and continuous seconds. There’s virtually nothing that can’t be timed or measured with this watch.

Like all Claude Bernard timepieces, the Aquarider is hand assembled at Claude Bernard’s workshops in Les Genevez, Switzerland. Only the finest materials are used, including a precision Swiss made quartz movement that will provide rock solid, reliable service under the most demanding conditions.

The Aquarider has been fitted with a comfortable caoutchouc strap with a fold-over double push button safety clasp. An anti-reflective sapphire crystal protects the dial and a screw down stainless steel caseback ensures the integrity of the case.

Claude Bernard Mens 10205 3 NIN Aquarider Chronograph

List Price: $575

• Swiss made timepiece
• Precise quartz movement
• Chronograph function
• Stainless steel case, diameter 42 mm, thickness 11.5 mm
• Black dial, date window, luminous hands and hour markers
• Black PVD coated unidirectional rotating bezel with minute track
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Genuine black rubber strap, width 19 mm, fold-over double push button safety clasp
• Water resistant to 720 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

Although Claude Bernard watches aren’t as well known as some of their famous Swiss neighbors, they are highly regarded by watch aficionados around the world. A Claude Bernard timepiece represents a tremendous value; combining traditional Swiss quality and craftsmanship with a fashion forward sense of style seldom seen in this traditional country.

If your interests take you to extremes, you won’t want to be without a Claude Bernard Aquarider timepiece. To put one of these amazingly versatile watches on your own wrist, contact your authorized Claude Bernard dealer today.

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The Official Watch of the 2012 World Rally Championship

Edox has a long history of timing prestigious sporting events. As far back as 1966, the company was selected as the official timekeeper for Spain’s famous Vuelta bicycle race. Their prominence in sports became even greater when Edox became the official watch of the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Over the years, Edox has achieved dominance in one performance sport after another, culminating in their selection as official timekeeper for both the Class-1 World Powerboat Championship and the FIA World Rally Championship.

To celebrate their new three and a half year agreement with the WRC, Edox has introduced a spectacular new watch: the WRC Chronorally. The Chronorally has been designated as the official WRC timepiece for a grueling series of rallies to be held in Mexico, Spain, Portugal, Finland, Germany, Japan, France and England. In these multi-day events, drivers experience some of the toughest and most varied conditions on the planet. A lesser watch might not be up to the challenge, but the Edox WRC Chronorally will be able to take this epic motorsport adventure in stride.

Edox Mens 80078 357RN NIR2 Class-1 Automatic Rotating Bezel Watch – Front View

Edox Mens 01110 3 NIN WRC Automatic Chronorally Watchh – Back View		Edox Mens 01110 3 NIN WRC Automatic Chronorally Watch – Side View

The watch is built around a proprietary Edox 011 movement. This precision automatic movement, based on the famous Valjoux 7750, has an impressive 46-hour power reserve. The durable 45mm 316L stainless steel case features dramatically oversized chronograph pushers, so drivers can easily time important events, even while wearing driving gloves. To help minimize accidental errors, the start pusher is colored bright orange for easy identification.

This professional timekeeping instrument utilizes an anti-reflective scratch resistant sapphire crystal to protect the black carbon fiber dial. Genuine nickel indices contrast with the black dial for maximum visibility. With a tachymeter on the inner bezel, three easy-to-read subdials and a convenient date/date window at 3 o’clock, this superb timepiece is ready for anything.

Only a select few will ever compete in the prestigious World Rally Championship. You don’t have to be a champion rally driver however, to experience the technology it takes to survive this grueling race. Just go to your nearest authorized Edox dealer and reserve your own Edox WRC Chronorally. This amazing watch isn’t just another commemorative timepiece. It’s the real thing!

Edox Mens 01110 3 NIN WRC Automatic Chronorally Watch

List Price: $4,225

• Edox 011 automatic Swiss movement
• Chronograph function
• 316L stainless steel case, diameter 45 mm, thickness 17.5 mm
• Black dial, day, date and tachometer
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Genuine black rubber strap, width 23 mm, buckle clasp
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

About Gevril Group

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The Edox Class-1 Automatic Rotating Bezel timepiece is a fitting tribute to this grueling racing competition. This amazing watch is virtually indestructible. With its specially sealed, screw down crown and case back, the precisely constructed 45mm 316L stainless steel case is water resistant to 1000 feet. Add a black PVD coated unidirectional rotating bezel attached with special gold Edox designed screws, an anti-reflective scratch resistant sapphire crystal, and a comfortable 22mm black caoutchouc strap, and you’ve got a watch you can rely either on the water or under it.

Edox Mens 80078 357RN NIR2 Class-1 Automatic Rotating Bezel Watch – Front View

Edox Men’s 80078 357RN NIR2 Class-1 Automatic Rotating Bezel Watch – Back View		Edox Men’s 80078 357RN NIR2 Class-1 Automatic Rotating Bezel Watch – Side View

A precision 25-jewel Edox automatic movement with an impressive 38-hour power reserve powers this superb marine timepiece. The black carbon fiber dial has a convenient date window at 3 o’clock and features a chapter ring inscribed with minute markers. With bright gold hands and a matching gold tone crown, this black and gold masterpiece is a serious watch that is seriously beautiful.

You don’t have to be a deep-sea diver or Class-1 powerboat pilot to appreciate this amazing example of the watchmaker’s art. To acquire an Edox Class-1 Automatic Rotating Bezel timepiece of your own, just contact your authorized Edox dealer and reserve yours today.

Edox Mens 80078 357RN NIR2 Class-1 Automatic Rotating Bezel Black Dial Watch

List Price: $1,825

• Edox 25-jewels automatic Swiss movement
• Power reserve to 38 hours
• 316L stainless steel case, diameter 45 mm, thickness 14 mm
• Black carbon fiber dial, date window, luminous hands
• Black unidirectional stainless steel bezel
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Genuine black rubber strap, width 22 mm, deployment push button clasp with buckle
• Water resistant to 1000 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

About Gevril Group

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High Flyer or History Buff, This Chrono Delivers

Flieger is the German word for pilot, or airman. In English, the word “flieger” is commonly associated with pilot watches; this is, in part, because Germans were among the first to design pilot-centric watches for the civil aviation sector in the 1930s, but also because many of the definitive look-and-feel characteristics of modern pilot watches can be attributed to German manufacture.

The Fortis Flieger Automatic Chronograph is a fine example of a modern airman’s watch. The two-part case is 40 mm in diameter and made from sandblasted stainless steel. The caseback is screw-down and stamped with the Fortis emblem. Scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal covers the dial and allows for an ample view of the counters and hands thanks to the narrow bezel. A large knurled crown, stamped with the Fortis crown emblem, makes adjusting the watch effortless; the chronograph pushers are equally stout and straightforward to operate.

In its day, the primary significance of the arrowhead index and flanking dots at 12 o’clock on the dial was to provide upward orientation of the dial during night flight. For pilots, it still does, and for non-pilots, the ubiquitous index appears as an essential design element. The black dial features Arabic numerals and indices coated with Super-LumiNova phosphorescent paint for excellent illumination in the dark. Luminous paint also appears on the sword-shaped hour and minute hands, whose relative thickness width-wise makes it easy to read the time over top of the sub-dials.

Since function is the chief purpose of a pilot watch, the chronograph hands on the Fortis Flieger are all painted orange; this way the elapsed seconds, minutes and hours can be calculated with relative ease. The distinct positioning of the sub-dials suggests that this flieger contains a Valjoux 7750 movement, and indeed it does. The distinctive layout has the 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, the 30-minute counter at 12 o’clock, and the continuous-seconds counter at 9 o’clock. Two apertures placed side by side at 3 o’clock display the day and date.

To accommodate the three-plate Valjoux 7750 movement, the case is 15 mm thick and water resistant to 330 feet. A complementary padded black leather strap with white stitching draws out the white-on-black contrast of the dial. The prong-style buckle is personalized with the Fortis emblem.

The Fortis Flieger Automatic Chronograph won the inaugural European Watch Award back in 2004. To acquire a Fortis pilot watch, contact an authorized Fortis dealer.

Fortis Mens 597.11.11.L01 Flieger Automatic Chronograph

List Price: $2,825   Country of Origin: Switzerland

Key features:

• Valjoux 7750 Swiss automatic movement
• Chronograph, day and date functions
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 15 mm
• Screw down crown
• Black dial with luminous hands, numbers and markers
• Scratch-resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black leather band, prong-style buckle clasp, personalized with the Fortis emblem, width 20 mm
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year warranty

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Edox Iceshark III: Cold Comfort for Champion Divers

The new Limited Edition Edox Iceshark III is no ordinary diver. This extraordinary watch was designed specifically for the most demanding type of diving on earth: free-diving, diving under the ice. Edox has partnered with world champion ice diver Christian Redl to make the Edox Iceshark III the best ice diving watch ever produced.

Christian Redl has already set two world distance records under the ice. He has gone 90m meters with fins and 150 meters aided by a scooter. Under these extreme conditions, it is no surprise that Christian has selected the Iceshark III as his underwater companion.

This 45mm diver has been optimized for use underwater. With convenient, left facing pushers and a clean, easily readable graphite colored carbon fiber dial, this rugged timepiece is fully functional, even when wearing a wetsuit. The watch is water resistant to an amazing 3300 feet, featuring a stealthy, black PVD case constructed of super strong 316L stainless steel. With its unidirectional black ceramic rotating bezel and two high visibility subdials at 3 and 9 o’clock for timing events, the Iceshark III makes it almost effortless to determine exactly how much time you have left at virtually any depth. Even under even the most severe conditions, this watch won’t let you down.

The Iceshark III is powered by a proprietary Edox 103 quartz movement, based on the reliable Ronda 5021D. This spectacular limited edition timepiece has been fitted with a comfortable black caoutchouc strap and matching PVD coated steel buckle. You may not be a champion diver like Christian Redl, but if you love life on, and under, the water. You’ll appreciate a watch that accepts no compromise.

Production of the Edox Ice Shark III has been strictly limited to 250 pieces, each accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and a beautiful presentation box. If you’d like to put one of these technological marvels on your own wrist, you’ll have to act fast. To reserve your Ice Shark III Limited Edition Chronometer, contact your authorized Edox dealer immediately.

Edox Mens 10304 37N2 GIN Iceshark III Limited Edition Chronodiver Watch

List Price: $2,695   Limited Edition: 250 Pieces

• Edox103 Swiss movement based on the Ronda 5021.D, height 4.4 mm
• Hour, minute, second, date, chronograph display
• 316L stainless steel case, black PVD coating, diameter 45 mm, thickness 15.6 mm
• Carbon graphite dial, nickel indices
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Genuine black rubber strap, steel and black PVD buckle
• Water resistant to 3300 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

About Gevril Group

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Fortis has a long history of innovation and technical achievement, but they’ve outdone themselves this time. The new Fortis Limited Edition F-43 is not only the world’s first mechanical GMT, alarm, chronometer with two separate power reserves, one for the movement and another for the alarm complication; it is the only one available anywhere. Moreover, this amazing dual-time alarm chronometer is fully certified by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres, a formidable achievement in its own right.

Few timepieces ever produced have been able to display the wealth of information provided by the F-43 in such a readable, easy-to-understand fashion. With a dedicated GMT window at 12 o’clock, a large triangle-tipped hand to indicate the alarm time, two separate power reserve indicators for the alarm and time functions, along with a date window with alarm “on-off” indication, this watch has it all. There is also a free-running small second hand at 9 o’clock; an AM/PM indicator at 1 o’clock, and 30-minute and 12-hour subdials for timing virtually any length event.

The mechanical complexity of the F-43 is unprecedented. The watch is powered by a proprietary 39-jewel Fortis calibre F 2012 alarm GMT movement. There are two independent spring barrels to power the alarm and time functions, along with a premium Incabloc shock absorber. There are four convenient protected stainless steel pushers to control the time and alarm functions and scratch resistant sapphire crystals on both sides of the watch.

The impressive 43mm two-piece stainless steel case is water resistant to 165 feet and has been fitted with a spectacular blue padded crocodile leather strap that matches the embossed blue numbers and indices on the silver opaline dial. Only 100 of these amazing timepieces will ever be produced. If you’re the type of person who appreciates mechanical perfection, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to acquire the world’s first and only mechanical GMT alarm chronometer. To put this mechanical marvel on your own wrist, contact an authorized Fortis dealer immediately and reserve your Fortis F-43 today.

Fortis Mens 703.20.92 LC05 F-43 Flieger Limited Edition Chronograph Alarm GMT Chronometer C.O.S.C. Dual Power Reserve

List Price: $20,850   Country of Origin: Switzerland

Key features:

• Fortis chronograph alarm GMT Swiss calibre F 2012, 13 ¼” movement, 39 jewels, 28,800 semi-vibrations/hr, Incabloc shock absorber, 2 spring barrels for independent power reserve of alarm and chronograph
• Chronograph, second time zone/GMT features
• Highly polished steel case, two-parts, 43mm diameter, pusher protection
• Screw-down glass case back
• Relief silver opaline dial; flange with alarm scale; second time zone/GMT; AM/PM indication; time and alarm power reserve indications; 30-min counter, 12-hr counter; triangles illustrating the direction of rotating the crown for quick adjustment of the date and alarm; Arabic numerals and indices embossed and dyed blue; hr and min hands dyed blue; hr, min hands and indices with luminous material and green afterglow in the darkness; alarm arrow head and alarm ON window in blue
• Anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal anti-reflective on both sides
• GMT indication on a disc at 12 o’clock, adjustable by additional crown at 10 o’clock, power reserve indications
• Rotor engraved with the typical blue Fortis stars design and visible through glass case back
• Croco leather strap blue padded, folding buckle in steel, with Fortis logo and “Limited Edition” engraved on buckle
• Leather box, instruction manual with certificate of limitation, international warranty card, C.O.S.C. testing certificate
• First and worlds’ only mechanical alarm Chronometer C.O.S.C with GMT indication and two power reserve indications; mechanical masterpiece with more than 500 parts
• Limited edition of 100 pieces individually numbered (xxx/100)
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year warranty

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The 3H Italia Black Hole: Nothing can escape from its attraction.

It’s hard to ignore a Black Hole, especially if it comes from 3H Italia. This vibrant, young Italian company definitely knows how to make a big statement. With an oversize 52mm case, an all black PVD treated steel case and bezel, and bright-white indices and numbers, the 3H Italia Men’s BH04 Black Hole is one of the most dramatic diver watches on the market today.

This is a big watch that makes an even bigger statement. Maybe that’s why celebrities from Asian rapper AG Dolla to Italian soccer star Gennaro Gattuso and British freestyle skier James ‘Woodsy’ Woods have all been seen sporting a Black Hole watch on their wrist.

The recently introduced Black Hole BH04 model features an all new dial with bright white lettering, indices and hands that provide a dramatic contrast to the stealthy look of the dial’s black face and PVD bezel. The unidirectional bezel is inscribed with all black minute markers and the durable mineral glass crystal features an integrated magnifying lens over the date window at 4:30 o’clock.

This 52mm monster features a premium mechanical, automatic movement protected by a PVD treated stainless steel case that is water resistant to an impressive 495 feet. The Black Hole BH04 comes equipped with both a comfortable silicon strap for sports use, and an elegant cream-colored Italian leather strap for dressier occasions.

If you’d like to join the growing list of people from Boy George to supermodel Monika Erb who have already discovered the almost irresistible attraction of wearing a 3H Italia timepiece, talk to an authorized 3H Italia dealer today. Once you experience a Black Hole for yourself, you won’t be able to escape from its attraction.

3H Italia Mens BH04 Black Hole 52mm Black Dial Diver Watch

Key features:

• Automatic mechanical with hours, minutes, seconds and date
• Stainless steel case plated in PVD black, diameter 52mm
• Unidirectional rotating bezel
• Screw down crown
• Stainless steel screw on caseback plated in PVD black
• Black dial, white markers, black sporty hands
• Mineral crystal
• Magnifying glass on date display between 4 and 5 o’clock
• Watch strap set consisting of one silicon strap and one Italian genuine leather
• Water resistant to 495 feet
• 2-year manufacturers warranty

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A Match Made in Flight: The Fortis B-42 and the Valjoux 7750

Before pilots had chronographs integrated into their wristwatches, they typically carried separate stopwatches for use in navigation. When the time-only wristwatch was eventually combined with a chronograph, pilots were able to satisfy both functions with one device.

Fortis fuses these two primary functions in its Fortis B-42 Pilot Professional Chronograph from the company’s aviation collections, and what better movement to salute this match made in flight than the famed Valjoux 7750, the veritable workhorse of mechanical chronographs, which like the pilot watch, is renowned for its function-over-form simplicity.

The Valjoux 7750 was introduced in 1974 and features prominently in contemporary chronographs. It differs from the traditional column-wheel chronograph in that it uses a different mechanism to control the switching functions, which include starting, stopping and resetting. The significant advantage of the 7750’s design is in efficiency, both in terms of ease of assembly and ease of maintenance.

Fortis customizes the winding rotor of this Valjoux 7750 with blue engravings including the Fortis logo; the words Since 1912 Swiss commemorate the company’s founding year, while World’s First Manufacturer of Automatic Wristwatches commemorates one of the company’s finest achievements. All of this can be viewed through the watch’s exhibition caseback.

To accommodate the movement’s three-plate construction (main plate, calendar plate and chronograph plate), the two-part stainless steel case is 42 mm in diameter by 16 mm thick. The sapphire crystal has an anti-reflective coating on both sides and the caseback is screw-down. The oversized, screw-down crown adds to the watch’s overall water resistance of 660 feet.

The distinctive chronograph counter layout of the Valjoux 7750 has the 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock, the 30-minute counter at 12, and the continuous-seconds counter at 9. The chronograph hands, meanwhile, are painted orange so that elapsed seconds, minutes and hours can be calculated with relative ease.

White numbers and indices provide excellent contrast against the matte, black dial. Plenty of Super-LumiNova coats the numerals, hour markers and hands. In addition to the traditional arrowhead index and flanking dots at 12 o’clock, two other arrows appear on either side of the day and date windows – one facing down and one facing up – to indicate which direction the wearer should turn the crown to make quick adjustments. The flange has a tachymeter scale for measuring speed in conjunction with the chronograph.

This Fortis B-42 Pilot Professional Chronograph features a padded cognac-brown leather strap with white stitching that brings the black, orange and white dial elements to the fore. The strap is fitted to the case and the prong-style buckle is personalized with the Fortis crown.

This Fortis B-42 Pilot Professional Chronograph may also custom labeled through the Fortis Squadron Watch and Fortis Private Label Watch Programs.

Fortis Mens 635.10.11 L.08 B-42 Pilot Professional Black Dial Chronograph Aviator Watch

List Price: $3,425

• Swiss automatic Valjoux 7750 movement
• Chronograph, day and date features
• Stainless steel case, diameter 42mm, thickness 16mm
• Screw down crown
• Black dial
• Scratch resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Brown leather band, width 19mm, buckle clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

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The Heart and Soul of Any Good Mariner

Edox is the first watchmaker to make a substantial, long-term commitment to motorized water sports. The experience the company has gained as official timekeeper for prestigious events like the Class-1 World Powerboat Championship has resulted in some of the finest timepieces to ever grace a sailor’s wrist.

The impressive Edox Grand Ocean Open Heart Automatic is a watch that any mariner would be proud to wear. This spectacular timepiece features an “open heart” dial with a window revealing the moving balance wheel of the proprietary Edox 85 movement. There is a second screwed in and engraved “porthole” on the back of the watch, revealing another aspect of the movement at work.

This impressive movement, based on the 25-jewel ETA 2824 is the heart and soul of this exceptional timepiece. Protecting this heart is a ruggedly built 41mm 316L stainless steel case with integrated crown protection that is water resistant to 300 feet. An elegant silver dial with nickel indices looks equally at home on land or sea. The watch is equipped with a beautiful brown leather strap that has been fitted with a convenient stainless steel fold over clasp. With an anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and a protected screw down crown, this watch is ready for anything.

You don’t have to be an old–salt to appreciate Edox’s nautical expertise. This beautiful and functional timepiece is equally at home in the boardroom as it is on a Class-1 powerboat. If you’ve got your heart set on this fabulous example of the watchmaker’s art, set sail for your authorized Edox dealer and reserve your Edox Grand Ocean Open Heart Automatic today.

Edox Mens 85008 3 AIN Grand Ocean Open Heart Automatic Silver Dial Watch

List Price: $2,575

• Edox 85 Swiss automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 41mm, thickness 15.8mm
• Screw down crown
• Silver dial, nickel indices, window reveals the moving balance wheel of the watch’s movement
• Caseback window reveals additional aspects of the watch’s movement
• Anti-reflective scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
• Brown leather band, width 20mm, fold-over clasp
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

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The Only Chance You Might Ever Have
to Wear a Fine Painting on Your Wrist

Guiseppe Ascione was a talented designer. His brother Michele was a skilled engineer. When they combined their talents with their passion for watches, a brand was born. It was no accident that their Gio Monaco timepieces were named for Guido Monaco, the inventor of musical notes and patron saint of their hometown of Arezzo, Italy. To the Ascione brothers, there has always been a connection between the harmony of music and the measurement of time.

The spectacular Gio Monaco Graffiti Automatic is a superb example of this unique fusion of fine art and Swiss technology. This amazing timepiece is unlike anything you have ever seen before. The entire dial is a work of art. Depicting colorfully iconic geographic scenes from around the world, this unique dial puts time in a whole new perspective.

A black PVD coated stainless steel bezel with distinctive inset markers frames the one-of-a-kind pop art dial. With a massive 44mm stainless steel case, a screw down protected crown and a bright blue genuine alligator leather strap, this artistic marvel is unmistakable.

The Graffiti Automatic features a premium Swiss made ETA 7753 movement and is water resistant to 165 feet. The watch features a three-hand display with skeletonized hour and minute hands and is equipped with a scratch resistant antireflective sapphire crystal.

If you share Guiseppe and Michele’s passion for art and engineering, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to wear a precision work of art on your own wrist. To reserve your Gio Monaco Graffiti Automatic, contact your nearest authorized Gio Monaco dealer today.

Gio Monaco Mens 767-A2 Graffiti Automatic Geographic Scenes Dial Blue Alligator Leather Watch

List Price: $3,875   Country of Origin: Switzerland

Key features:

• Premium Swiss made ETA 7753 movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 44 mm, thickness 15.5 mm
• Screw down crown
• Pop art multi-colored geographic scenes from the world over on blue dial, second hand
• Black PVD coated stainless steel stationary bezel
• Antireflective sapphire crystal
• Genuine blue alligator leather strap, width 23 mm, deployment buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer waranty

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Watchmaker and wholesale watch distributor Gevril Group is the exclusive U.S. agent for exquisitely designed and crafted European luxury and fashion watch brands, distributing and servicing some of the best affordable luxury, Swiss and fashion watches. Gevril Group also operates a full-service watch repair, staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

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Cockpit Fundamentals

The earliest pilot watches were basic time-tellers with a decidedly crucial purpose: to provide pilots with accurate timekeepers that had clear and simple readouts by which they could tell time quickly and easily. It’s this necessity of function that separated pilot watches from other, more complicated timepieces.

The Fortis Pilot Professional is an exceptional rendering of this highly functional tool-watch. The 40 mm, brushed stainless steel case has a narrow bezel and large sapphire crystal that provide a wide-open reading area. The crown is knurled and oversized to make it easy to grab, even with gloves on, and the padded black leather strap with prong buckle is comfortable and close-fitting whether it is worn over or under clothing.

The dial is matte black with contrasting white Arabic numerals and indices, each of which is coated in Super-LumiNova, a phosphorescent-pigment paint that glows in the dark; the hands are also generously coated, ensuring good legibility, day or night. The ubiquitous arrowhead index that appears at “12” typifies the aviator genre; in its day, the index’s primary significance was to provide upward orientation of the dial in low light.

In terms of precision, the Pilot Professional houses a 25-jewel ETA 2836-2 automatic movement, which beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour and utilizes an Incabloc shock absorber to protect the balance. Another important characteristic of this movement is the “hack” or “stop-second” setting mechanism: when the crown is pulled out the seconds hand stops, allowing the wearer to set the time more precisely. Before the advent of computer-aided navigation, the hack function was a noteworthy addition to the pilot watch, since even the smallest timing oversight could lead to a critical navigational error.

For a touch of contemporary functionality, the Fortis Pilot Professional is water resistant to 650 feet, thanks in part to its screw-down steel caseback and crown. The watch’s lone complication is a day-and-date indicator featuring a bilingual day wheel in German and English, which is a nod to the significant influence that Germans had on pilot-watch development in the mid-20th century.

Fortis Mens 595.22.41 L.01 Pilot Professional Day Date Watch

List Price: $1,275

• Swiss 25-jewel ETA 2836-2 automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40 mm, thickness 11.5 mm
• Screw down crown
• Black dial with day and date
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black leather band, width 20 mm, buckle clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer warranty

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Each Gio Monaco timepiece makes a strong statement about elegance, balance and mechanical perfection that is exemplified in the spectacular Gio Monaco Geopolis Automatic Dual Time model. Featuring an oversize round white dial with stylized black Roman numerals, this uniquely original 47mm timepiece incorporates an easy-to-read dual time display, a graphic red second hand, a chapter ring with minute markers, and a rotating bezel with 24 cities representing each of the world’s time zones.

This artistic wonder is the perfect way for cosmopolitan travelers to share their sophisticated sense of style with the rest of the world. This dual time masterpiece is powered by a high quality Swiss made ETA 2893 automatic movement and is water resistant to 660 feet. The watch has a convenient date window at 2 o’clock and is equipped with a scratch resistant anti-reflective sapphire crystal. The precisely constructed stainless steel case is fitted with a handsome black genuine alligator leather strap.

Gio Monaco is a modern company with deep roots. The company’s name was inspired by Guido Monaco, the inventor of musical notes. The company’s exquisitely designed products could inspire you to make some sweet music of your own. If you’d like a watch that measures time with it’s own unique harmony, melody and sense of rhythm, contact your authorized Gio Monaco dealer today and reserve your own Geopolis Automatic Dual Time watch.

Gio Monaco Mens 379-A Geopolis Automatic Dual Time 24 City Inner Bezel White Dial Watch

List Price: $5,350   Country of Origin: Switzerland

Key features:

• Swiss made ETA 2893 automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 47 mm, thickness 15 mm
• White dial with striking roman numerals and date window, second hand feature and minute track
• Stainless steel stationary bezel, dual time display and rotating inner bezel with 24 cities
• Antireflective sapphire crystal
• Black leather alligator band, width 25 mm, deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 660 feet
• 2-year manufacturer waranty

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This timepiece belongs to the 1931 collection which focuses on mechanical timepieces for watch aficionados with small complications such as a power reserve or a regulator. This model features a contemporary 42mm size, complemented by a beautiful silver dial which looks very clean despite having several complications. As a result, it is easy to read and understand, which is not always the case when you look at complicated watches.

The beautifully brushed steel case possesses a see-through back which offers you an open view on the highly finished hand-wound movement. Honestly, such a beautiful movement would be a reason to wear the watch in reverse showing only the movement, as it is really exciting to watch the gears and balance spring do their work to keep this living object alive.

Louis Erard Mens 54209AS11.BDC25 1931 Silver Dial Power Reserve Regulator Watch

List Price: $3,825

Key features:

• ETA Peseux movement 7001 RE9 hand-wound movement
• Power reserve and regulator complications
• 21 jewels
• Stainless steel case with exhibition caseback, diameter 42 mm, thickness 10.5 mm
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Round silver dial with hour and second subdials
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black leather strap, push button deployment clasp buckle, width 22 mm
• Water resistant up to 165 feet
• 2-Year warranty

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This chronograph features an automatic ETA 7750 movement which is the workhorse of Swiss made watch movements, as it is very reliable and durable. The stainless steel case is complemented by an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, which in combination with the Arabic numerals and round indices delivers excellent readability while at he same time displaying the day and date at 3 o’clock.

The case of this chronograph measures a popular 43 mm. Most timepieces today are over 40 mm in size, and quite a few even over 45mm. I even see a lot of women sporting such large timepieces on their wrists. I remember about 10 years ago, when I saw a young lady wearing a Submariner which is 40 mm in size, and back then I thought “oh my gosh, how can she wear such a big watch!?” Well, now, she could even wear a 44mm watch and would just fit the actual fashion trend of “big is beautiful“ when it comes to watches.

This chronograph comes with a black PVD bezel while there are several other options as well, including plain steel bezel, and while this case is made of hand polished steel, you can also chose from a PVD blackened case. This chronograph may be used for diving, as it features a screw back case and is waterproof to 330 feet.

Montres De Luxe Mens TH7004 Thunderbolt Black Dial Chronograph

List Price: $6,050

Key features:

• Swiss ETA 7750 automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 43 mm, thickness 15 mm, screw down crown
• Chronograph, second sub-dial, day and date functions
• Black dial with luminous hands and indices
• Black PVD bezel
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Black leather band, 22 mm width, deployment clasp
• Water resistant to 330 feet
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

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The Gio Monaco Hypnos Automatic is a spectacular work of the watchmaker’s art. Meticulous design, careful color selection, precise construction and the use of exclusive materials all combine to give this unique timepiece a magic all its own.

This oversize 46mm beauty features a distinctive black and white dial with bold, stylized roman numbers. The precisely engineered black PVD dodecagonal stainless steel case is a work of art. A unique twelve-sided black PVD bezel accents the hour markings on the dial, while a bright red second hand provides a dramatic contrast to the black and white lettering. Completing the design is the trademark Gio Monaco dodecagonal crown with its unique screw-down crown protection.

This exemplary timepiece is powered by a high quality Swiss made ETA 2824-2 automatic movement and is water resistant to 165 feet. The watch is equipped with an anti-reflective sapphire crystal and is fitted with a handsome black genuine alligator leather strap.

Gio Monaco’s founders, Guiseppe and Michele Ascione, have a passion for fine timepieces. If you share their passion, you’ll see the connection they’ve made between the notation of music and the measurement of time and you’ll want one of their special melodies on your own wrist. To reserve your Gio Monaco Hypnos Automatic, contact your nearest authorized Gio Monaco dealer today.

Gio Monaco Mens 676-A Hypnos Automatic Luminous Hands 3-D Beige Dial Watch

List Price: $4,100   Country of Origin: Switzerland

Key features:

• Swiss made ETA 2824-2 automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 46 mm, thickness 12.5 mm
• Beige dial with luminous hands, second-hand feature and minute track
• Black PVD coated stainless steel stationary bezel
• Antireflective sapphire crystal
• Genuine brown alligator leather strap, width 21 mm, deployment buckle
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2-year manufacturer waranty

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A Force to be Reckoned with on Any Man’s Wrist

Inspired by the extreme sport of offshore powerboat racing, Offshore Limited timepieces are built with the same style and durability as an ocean-going power racer. These extreme sports watches are big, beautiful and easy-to-read under all conditions.

The Offshore Limited Force 4 is one the most exceptional timepieces the company has ever offered. This is a watch that literally has everything, including an extra dial on the side of the massive case. The Force 4 Dual Time Chronograph is definitely a force to be reckoned with. With a 54mm stainless steel case that is water resistant to 330 feet, protected by a hardened mineral glass crystal, and secured by a precision screw-down caseback, the Force 4 is ready for anything from an afternoon of ocean sailing to an evening at the theater.

This exceptional timepiece is powered by a premium Swiss made ISA quartz movement and features a unique dual time display with the second time zone on the side of the watch. The high visibility black and orange dial includes two sub-dials for timing events, plus a third sub-dial to indicate the days of the week. The Force 4 Dual Time Chronograph is fitted with a bright orange 34mm caoutchouc strap that is wider than some men’s watches.

You don’t have to be an offshore racer to appreciate this audacious example of the French watchmaker’s art. You do have to appreciate quality and style however. Offshore Limited watches are already popular in European hotspots like St. Tropez, Cannes and Paris. When you start wearing one of these exceptional timepieces on your own wrist, they’ll be popular with your friends as well. To reserve your Force 4 Dual Time Chronograph, contact the authorized Offshore Limited dealer near you.

Offshore Limited Mens OFF001D Force 4 Black Dial Chronograph Watch Orange Accents

List Price: $1,825

Key Features:

• Premium Swiss made ISA quartz movement
• Chronograph, seconds sub-dial, day and date functions
• Tonneau shaped black PVD coated stainless steel case, diameter 54 mm, thickness 19.5
• Black dial with orange hands, numbers and markers, day sub-dial, minute track and date window
• Dial time display and Offshore logo on the right side of the case
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Mineral crystal
• Orange runner strap with buckle clasp, width 31 mm
• Water resistant to 330 feet

If you like Offshore Limited timepieces, you might like Haurex and Claude Bernard watches, as well.

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Louis Erard has created a watch which has an elegant and classic look, while inside of the polished 40 mm steel case an automatic movement keeps the watch alive, as long as you’re wearing it on your wrist. Obviously, the day complication will always be accurate, but you will need to adjust the date in every month that has fewer than 31 days. As the crown allows for separate day setting, this is a quick and easy operation. Only in a perpetual calendar watch would you not need to adjust the date. However, a perpetual calendar is a rather complicated complication. Only small number of such watches are made by the world’s most expert watchmakers.

This timepiece comes in different variations, such as silver, bronze or black dial. The silver and black dials come with stick or roman markers. While the stick markers have a timeless look, the roman markers exude a beautiful elegance which few watches possess. The bronze dial sticks out and presents a more feminine appearance which is probably the reason why it features a steel bracelet as opposed to the leather straps on the other versions.

Louis Erard Mens 67258AA01.BDC21 Héritage Silver Dial Large Day Watch

List Price: $1,075

Key features:

• Swiss automatic movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 40.5 mm, thickness 10 mm
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Round silver dial with roman numeral indices
• Large day and date functions
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Brown leather strap with deployment buckle, width 20 mm
• Water resistant up to 165 feet
• 2-Year warranty

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Functional Art for the Business Traveler

Like New York City, the Gevril Avenue of Americas Reference 5022 has plenty of international flair, steeped equally in artistic tradition and modern refinements.

The Gevril watch captures the essence of the art deco period with its architecturally inspired motifs and bold, precise shapes. A clean combination of polished 316L stainless steel with black and silver dial elements is sophisticated and stylish. The prominent, geometric case is 44 mm long by 34 mm wide to ensure both wrist presence and a tailored look. For further comfort, the case is slightly curved so that the watch fits both small and large wrists with equal aplomb.

From bold, scripted silver numerals to raised and recessed delineating lines between the sub-dials, the dial is a melting pot of textures. Other highlights include guilloche and an ornamental molding around the date window. The cathedral-style hands, coated in luminous paint, further the watch’s art deco appeal.

In addition to refined styling, the 5022 – one of the models in the GMT Power Reserve Collection – is especially befitting of the business traveler. The watch has three complications: a GMT, a power-reserve indicator and a date display. The GMT allows the wearer to keep track of the time in a second time zone, usually home, while the central hands and date are set to the current location. To minimize the chance of the watch running down and stopping, the power-reserve indicates if it needs winding. The watch has a power reserve of 40 hours when fully wound.

Driving the 5022 is Gevril’s 25-jewel, GV AOAX32 automatic movement consisting of a modified Soprod 9035 (base ETA 2892-2), with decorated bridges and a customized rotor that can be observed through the exhibition caseback, which is fastened by eight screws. Both the front and back crystals are made of scratch-resistant sapphire and the watch is water resistant to 160 feet.

A black Louisiana crocodile-leather strap is an impeccable match, attached elegantly to the lugs with custom screws. The tang-style buckle is personalized with the Gevril name. The Gevril Avenue of Americas Reference 5022 is limited to 500 pieces worldwide.

Gevril Men’s 5022 Avenue of Americas Automatic GMT Watch – Front View		Gevril Men’s 5022 Avenue of Americas Automatic GMT Watch – Back View

 

Gevril Mens 5022 Avenue of Americas Automatic GMT Watch

List Price: $5,995   Country of Origin: Switzerland

• GV AOAX32 automatic Swiss movement
• Stainless steel case, diameter 33.4 mm, thickness 12.5 mm
• Stainless steel stationary bezel
• Black dial with date, luminous hands
• Scratch resistant sapphire crystal
• Black crocodile leather, men’s length band with buckle, 24 mm
• Water resistant to 150 feet
• 2-year warranty

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Gevril’s Sensational Ensemble

Jacques Gevril traveled to Spain with watchmaking partner Pierre Jaquet-Droz in 1758, carrying an assortment of musically themed complicated clocks and watches to present to King Ferdinand VI. The king was mightily impressed and bought everything the two men carried. Jaquet-Droz returned to Switzerland while Gevril was appointed Spain’s royal watchmaker, based in Madrid, where he resided for many years thereafter.

Had the Gevril Serenade 5850 existed more than two centuries ago, it might have been the legendary watchmaker’s ideal timepiece during his Spanish sojourn. A traveler’s watch at heart, the Gevril Serenade 5850 from the Gevril Avenue of Americas Collection features a dual time-zone complication with day-and-night indicators and a date function. The primary time zone is represented by central second, minute and hour hands, all in white gold; the hour hand of the second time zone is blue and skeletonized, which is an effective juxtaposition.

Gevril Mens 5850 Serenade Dual Time Zone Automatic Watch

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Each of the time zones has a corresponding day-and-night disk that indicates if it is daytime or nighttime in the respective time zone – the white part of the disk indicates a.m. hours, while the blue part denotes p.m. hours.

Deco styling is a signature aspect of the Avenue of Americas collection, and the Serenade encapsulates the best of the art movement’s qualities. The 44 x 34 mm curved, rectangular case and bezel in 18K white gold are a dapper duo. The dial, also curved, features a profusion of silver guilloche, while the Arabic scripted serif numerals, also in 18K white gold, add a glamorous splash. The watch’s functions are purposeful, and inside, a modern mechanical engine with a 40-hour power reserve keeps it beating – indeed, a sensational ensemble.

The use of precious metal is not limited to the case: the Serenade 5850 houses a 22-jewel automatic movement with a guilloche-engraved 23K white-gold rotor, visible through the sapphire crystal exhibition caseback. The black Louisiana crocodile-leather strap fastens by way of a folding deployment clasp, also made of 18K white gold.

The Gevril Serenade is also available in 18K rose gold or platinum. All three versions are limited to just 50 pieces worldwide.

Gevril Men’s 5850 Serenade Dual Time Zone Automatic Watch

Country of Origin: Switzerland

Key features:

• Movement – GV AOMSE with 22 jewels and with engraved 23K rotor
• Functions – hour, minute, second, date, automatic with dual time zone and day-night indicators
• Crystal – Exclusive sapphire
• Autonomy – 40 hours
• Case – 18K rose gold, 18K white gold, or platinum
• Back – Sapphire crystal
• Bezel – 18K Rose Gold, 18K white Gold or platinum
• Dial – Guilloched, silvered and curved with raised 18K rose gold or platinum numbers
• Bracelet – Louisiana crocodile, 18K rose gold, 18K white gold, or platinum deployment buckle
• Water resistance – Water resistant to 165 feet
• Dimensions – 34 mm x 44 mm
• Limited Edition – 50 pieces of each precious metal
• Warranty – 2 year manufacturer’s warranty

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It takes an indestructible watch to commemorate an impossible race like the Dakar Rally.

For over thirty years the Dakar Rally has lived up to its inspiring motto. “A challenge for those who go. A dream for those who stay behind” has always been an apt description for this extreme off-road event. The Dakar adventure began in 1977 when cyclist Thierry Sabine got lost in the Libyan Desert and became inspired to share his adventure with as many people as possible.

The first Dakar rally started in Paris and ended in Dakar. Each year, a different route is selected to keep the adventure exciting. In 2012, the famous off-road, multi-terrain auto and motorcycle race will start in Lima Peru and end in Mar Del Plata, Argentina. The new South American route won’t be the only change either. The race has a new official timekeeper: Edox.

Edox has been involved in prestigious sporting events for many years. The company is also the official timekeeper of the Class-1 World Powerboat Championship and an official partner of the FIA World Rally Championship. In honor of their association with the Dakar Rally, Edox is introducing a special Edox Dakar Limited Edition watch. This fabulous timepiece is limited to 500 pieces and will be available in January 2012.

The Dakar Limited Edition is a fitting tribute to this famous off-road race. The rock-solid, 316L stainless steel timepiece has been built to withstand extremes of temperature, impact, sand and harsh weather. A black carbon fiber dial with contracting bright luminous white hands and indices provides perfect visibility under the most adverse conditions. This rugged timepiece is powered by an Edox 64 quartz movement, which is based on the top-of-the line Ronda 6004B. Edox is so proud of this durable movement that it is visible through an exhibition window on the back of the case. An exhibition window is almost unheard of on a quartz watch, but the Dakar Limited Edition is no ordinary watch.

Each watch is individually numbered on a plate affixed to the side of the watch. The impressive carbon fiber dial features a map of the rally’s route, complete with flags for the participating countries of Chile, Argentina and Peru. The watch has an anti-reflective scratch resistant sapphire crystal and is equipped with a 316L stainless steel bracelet.

Few people have the strength and tenacity to finish a Dakar Rally. An almost equally small number of people will ever have the opportunity to wear this prestigious watch. If you’d like an Edox Dakar Limited Edition on your own wrist, contact your authorized Edox dealer immediately. With only 500 copies available worldwide, this watch is only available to those who act fast.

New Edox Mens 64009 3 NIN2 Dakar Limited Edition Watch

List Price: $2,050

Key features:

• Calibre – Edox 64, based on Ronda 6004B, movement height 3.3 mm
• Functions – Display of hours, minutes, small second and big date
• Case – Diameter 42 mm, thickness 11.8 mm
• Finish – Stainless steel 316L, numbering engraved on a plate affixed on the side of the case
• Dial – Black carbon fiber, white details, 2012 Dakar road map, Chile, Argentina and Peru flags
• Glass – anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire
• Bracelet – stainless steel 316L, deployment clasp
• Water Resistance – 330 feet
• Warranty – 2 years

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The result was a complete line of fine mechanical timepieces that maintained the traditional high standards that Swiss watchmakers were famous for, while providing the style and good looks that today’s customers demand.

The Catorex Chrono Sport Automatic Black Dial Chronograph, a part of the company’s new 1858 Collection, offers some very compelling reasons to wear a Catorex watch on your own wrist. This sporty, sophisticated timepiece features a handsome black dial with three easy-to-read sub dials for timing events. The orange luminous hands and numbers provide a perfect complement to the black calfskin strap with its distinctive hand stitched orange accents.

This spectacular timepiece is powered by a precision Swiss made ETA 7750 movement that is engineered to provide years of reliable service. With a scratch resistant genuine sapphire crystal and a 316L stainless steel case that is water resistant to 330 feet, this watch is ready for anything.

Catorex Cattin Watchmakers have been making high quality mechanical watches in Switzerland’s Jura region since 1785. They’ve put everything they’ve learned from generations of watchmaking into the development of a brand new generation of fine timepieces.

If you’d like to experience what it means to own fine Catorex watch yourself, look for an authorized Catorex dealer and reserve your Chrono Sport Automatic Luminous Black Dial Chronograph today.

Catorex Mens 138.1.8169.320-BR Chrono Sport Automatic Luminous Black Dial Chronograph Watch

List Price: $3,025

• Swiss ETA 7750 automatic chronograph date movement
• Black dial, sub-second dial, luminous hands and numbers
• Mineral crystal
• 18 kt gold plated brass case, diameter 42 mm, thickness 14 mm
• Stationary tachymeter bezel
• Black calfskin band with deployment buckle, width 20 mm
• Water resistant to 330 feet

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A Luxurious Take on Modern Vintage

The Avenue of the Americas, or Sixth Avenue, is a stately commercial thoroughfare that runs northbound through the heart of New York City. Among the numerous buildings that line the street are those of the famed Rockefeller Center, which include several of New York’s architectural gems built in the art deco style of the 1930s. Gevril captures the quintessential attributes of this design period with its Avenue of Americas line of watches – none more so than the Gevril 5110 Avenue of Americas.

One of the pinnacles in the Chronograph Collection, the Gevril 5110 is exclusive, bold and modern, with an unmistakable case and bezel made from 18K rose gold. The smooth chronograph pushers reiterate the polished beauty of the bezel. The case is 44 mm long by 34 mm wide and, like every Avenue of Americas watch, slightly curved to ensure it fits every wrist with supple comfort.

Silver-colored and multi-textured, the dial features guilloche engraving and numerals that are raised out of the dial metal, as opposed to painted or applied. This design provides an exquisite background for the numerous details. The chronograph has a central seconds hand and two sub-dial counters: a 30-minute counter at 9 o’clock and a 12-hour counter at 6 o’clock. A closer look reveals that all three chronograph hands have eyelets (a subtle way of relating them to one another) while the perpetual seconds hands at 3 o’clock is in the form of a solid pin. Black numerals and indices on all of the counters provide excellent contrast.

Mechanically, the 5110 houses Gevril’s GV AOAWZ1, 51-jewel automatic chronograph movement based on an ETA 2824-2 and featuring a Dubois Dépraz 2020 chronograph module. In addition to customizing the bridges and the rotor, Gevril alters the chronograph pusher mechanism to accommodate the rectangular case. The movement can be viewed through the crystal of the exhibition caseback, which, like the front crystal, is made of scratch-resistant sapphire. The watch is water resistant to 160 feet and has a power reserve of 40 hours.

To finish this dignified timepiece, Gevril includes a brown Louisiana crocodile-leather strap and a matching 18K gold tang-style buckle personalized with the Gevril name. The Gevril Avenue of Americas Reference 5110 is limited to 100 pieces worldwide.

Gevril Mens 5110 Avenue of Americas Limited Edition Rose Gold Automatic Chronograph – Front View		Gevril Mens 5110 Avenue of Americas Limited Edition Rose Gold Automatic Chronograph – Side View

Gevril Mens 5110 Avenue of Americas Limited Edition Rose Gold Automatic Chronograph – Back View		Gevril Mens 5110 Avenue of Americas Limited Edition Rose Gold Automatic Chronograph – Gift Box

 

Gevril Mens 5110 Avenue of Americas Limited Edition Rose Gold Chronograph

List Price: $10,995   Country of Origin: Switzerland

Key features:

• Movement – GV AOAWZ1, 51 jewel, automatic, chronograph
• Crystal – Scratch resistant sapphire
• Clasp – Buckle
• Metal Stamp – 18k
• Case – Stainless-steel, 34 mm diameter, 12.6 mm thickness
• Band – Leather crocodile, standard men’s length, 24 mm thickness
• Dial Color – Silver
• Bezel – Stainless steel, stationary
• Water Resistance – Up to 150 Feet
• Warranty – 2-Year Warranty

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This celestial beauty adds a whole new dimension to time.

At first glance, the GV2 Powerball Big Date watch is unlike any timepiece you’ve ever seen. The unique, multilevel 3-D dial is simply spectacular. The stainless steel outer chapter ring features a sculptural horizontal bridge that ties the 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock indicators together. The cut-away center of the dial reveals several layers underneath, where you can see the inner workings of the big date indicator at 12 o’clock and a continuous small second hand with a raised dial and bright yellow hand at 6 o’clock.

This intricate and artfully designed timepiece is powered by a high quality Swiss-made quartz movement that has been engineered to provide years of reliable service. The PVD coated black stainless steel case is water resistant to 165 feet and comes fitted with a matching black PVD band that ties the entire design together. With its signature multi-colored, red tipped hands for hours and minutes, this watch will garner attention and start conversations wherever you go.

Like all GV2 watches, the GV2 Powerball Big Date represents a tremendous value. The fit and finish on this fine Swiss made timepiece is second-to-none. The unique, fashion-forward design provides adventurous watch aficionados with a whole new way to enjoy Gevril quality. If you’d like to experience what it’s like to wear a work of art on your wrist, look for your nearest authorized GV2 dealer and reserve your GV2 Powerball Big Date watch today.

Gevril Mens 4041B GV2 Powerball Collection Big Date Gold Dial Watch

Key features:

• Precise Swiss quartz movement
• Mineral crystal
• Stainless steel case, diameter 45 mm, thickness 11.2 mm
• Semi-shiny gold dial with transparent plastic in middle, big date, dial ring, sub second applied printed track
• Stainless steel stationary bezel
• Black stainless steel bracelet, 22 mm, deployment push button clasp
• Water resistant up to 165 feet
• 2-Year Warranty

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What travelers are really looking for in a GMT watch.

Catorex Cattin Watchmakers perfected the mechanical timepiece before most of us were born. For five generations, this family owned company has made a fine art out of developing and refining the wristwatch in the heart of Switzerland’s famous watchmaking Jura region. Catorex watches haven’t always been well known, but Guy Catorex, who runs the company today, is changing all that with his commitment to creating a whole new generation of mechanical watches that have been adapted to the personality, taste and needs of today’s sophisticated consumer.

Catorex timepieces exemplify the very best of the Swiss watchmaker’s art, along with a new sensibility that is totally attuned to the needs of today’s modern world. Catorex watches are beautifully made, completely reliable, and styled for today’s customers.

Catorex Mens Voyager 3 Automatic GMT watch provides a perfect example of the company’s commitment to adapting generations of watchmaking expertise to meet the personality, taste and needs of today’s sophisticated consumer.

This fabulous watch is easy-to-read in any light and even easier to enjoy. It couldn’t be easier for travelers to keep track of the time, wherever they happen to be. A rotating 24-hour bezel with distinctive engraved numbers encircles a second 24-hour chapter ring to make changing times zones easy and intuitive. The inner 24-hour dial features bright yellow lettering, so the second time zone will never be confused with the local time display. The four-hand GMT watch features a date window at 3 o’clock, along with a spectacular black, carbon-fiber dial that accentuates the bold, easy-to-read numbers.

This is a watch for today that is still manufactured using the traditional watchmaking skills that have been perfected for generations in Switzerland’s famous watch valley. The distinctive 41mm stainless steel watch is powered by a precision ETA 2893-2 Swiss-made automatic movement. It has a scratch resistant sapphire crystal, a glass exhibition style screw down back, and is water resistant to 330 feet.

If you’d like to experience what it means to own fine Catorex watch yourself, look for an authorized Catorex dealer and reserve your Voyager 3 Automatic GMT timepiece today.

Catorex Mens 128.1.8164.321-BM Voyager 3 Automatic Luminous Black Dial Watch

List Price: $2,775

• Swiss ETA 2893-2 automatic date movement
• Black dial with second hand, date, luminous hands and numbers
• Stainless steel bezel with 24 hour display
• Antireflective sapphire crystal
• Stainless steel exhibition case with screw down crown, diameter 41 mm, thickness 12 mm
• Silver stainless steel band, width 20 mm, fold over clasp with double push button safety
• Water resistant to 330 feet

About Gevril Group

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Think of this Parachute as a classic diver watch on steroids.

There’s no subtlety about the Gevril 3000R GV2 Parachute Chronograph. This big, bold, athletically styled diver chronograph commands attention wherever it goes. This 45mm monster features an oversize unidirectional rotating two-tone black and yellow PVD bezel with clearly marked diving safety reminders. Yellow hour indices and red subdials make the watch easy-to-read under any lighting condition. Even in pitch darkness, the bright luminous hands provide high visibility during extreme activity.

This extremely robust and rugged GV2 timepiece is powered by a high quality Swiss-made quartz movement engineered to provide years of reliable service. The precisely engineered stainless steel case is water resistant to 165 feet and comes fitted with a comfortable caoutchouc strap that is practically impervious to damage from the elements. With a continuous small second hand and separate subdials for one-hour and twelve-hour intervals, virtually any type of event can be accurately and easily timed.

Like all GV2 watches, the GV2 Parachute Chronograph represents a tremendous value. The fit and finish on this fine Swiss made watch is impeccable. It is exactly what you’d expect from Gevril. You could pay more for a fine diver style timepiece, but why would you? The GV2 Parachute Chronograph has it all. If you’d like to experience what it’s like to stand out in a crowd, look for your nearest authorized GV2 dealer and reserve your GV2 Parachute Chronograph today.

Gevril Mens 3000R GV2 Parachute Collection Black Dial Chronograph Watch

Key features:

• Precise Swiss quartz movement
• Mineral crystal
• Stainless steel case, diameter 45 mm, thickness 12 mm
• Black dial, date, chronograph, yellow and red chronograph hands, sub-secong dial
• Stainless steel unidirectional bezel
• Black rubber band, 21 mm, with buckle
• Water resistant up to 165 feet
• 2-Year Warranty

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Louis Erard put its first watch on the market in 1931. The new Louis Erard 1931 Collection Moonphase watch is a perfect example to demonstrate that expertise, flawless quality, and small complications can still go hand-in-hand with affordable pricing.

This timepiece features an automatic ETA 2824 movement with complication Dubois Dépraz 9000 to show the day, date, month and moonphase. The date is circled around the center of the dial while the day and month show in two separate windows above the center inside of the date circle.

The polished steel case which is quite large with 51mm in height and the silver dial under the anti-reflective bombed sapphire glass give this timepiece an elegant and classy look. In addition, when you turn this watch around, you can view the beautiful movement through the see-through caseback.

The gold accent indices on the dial, and the gold Arabic number 12 at 12 o’clock contrast the silver dial and provide excellent legibility that’s further enhanced by the gold hands. The golden indices and hands also give a kind of vintage feeling to this beautiful timepiece.

The golden moon on the dark blue background shows the moon which rotates on its axis once in the same time as it orbits the earth taking a little more than 29 days. The moonphase is a quite amazing complication on a mechanical watch, as you can see, and it’s a tremendous mechanical accomplishment to be able to adjust and account for the moonphase independent of the month, since a solar month can vary from 28 to 31 days.

When I got my first mechanical watch, it aroused a strong interest in how the moonphase works and how the relationship between earth and moon functions. It has been quite a learning experience, which I’m happy not to have missed.

Louis Erard Mens 44211AA01.BDC52 1931 Moonphase Silver Dial Watch

List Price: $3,825

Key features:

• ETA 2824 Swiss automatic movement
• Complication Dubois Dépraz 9000 to show the day, date, month and moonphase
• 25 jewels
• Stainless steel case with exhibition caseback, height 51 mm, width 42 mm, thickness 13.5 mm
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Tonneau silver dial with rose gold tone hand and hour markers
• Day, date, month and moonphase functions
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Brown leather band with deployment buckle, width 22 mm
• Water resistant up to 165 feet
• 2-Year warranty

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Catorex has almost singlehandedly brought pocket watches back from obscurity and made them popular again. These handsome timepieces definitely aren’t the same watch your grandfather used to wear. They incorporate modern, precision Swiss made movements, engineered to provide years of reliable service. The company currently offers six different pocket watch collections, with 45 different models from the traditional to the avant-garde.

The popular Les Breuleux Automatic White Dial model provides a good example of why Catorex pocket watches have become so popular. This traditionally styled 49mm watch features a spectacular hunter style 18k gold plated brass case with a handsome white enamel dial and delicate traditional hands. The watch is powered by a reliable automatic 17-jewel incabloc movement that will provide years of trouble-free service. The watch comes with a matching 18k gold plated watch fob and is equipped with a durable mineral glass crystal. For discriminating traditionalists, this watch provides the experience of wearing your grandfather’s watch with none of the hassles of keeping an antique watch running.

Guy Cattin, the family’s current owner, has made a commitment to creating a new generation of mechanical watches that have been adapted to the personality, taste and needs of today’s sophisticated consumer.

If you would like to experience what it means to own fine Catorex pocket watch yourself, look for an authorized Catorex dealer and reserve your Les Breuleux Automatic White Dial today.

Catorex Mens 171.6.1634.110 Les Breuleux Automatic White Dial Swiss Pocket Watch

List Price: $1,375

• Automatic movement
• White dial, sub-second dial, minute track
• Mineral crystal
• 18 kt gold plated brass case, 49 mm diameter, 13.5 mm thickness
• Stationary brass bezel
• Etched floral design on covers
• Water resistant to 330 feet

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, watchmaker and wholesale watch distributor, is the exclusive U.S. agent for exquisitely designed and crafted European luxury and fashion watch brands, distributing and servicing some of the best affordable luxury and Swiss watches and trendy fashion watches. Gevril Group also operates a full-service watch repair, staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

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Long before people donned wristwatches, pocket watches were the trusted companions of those with a desire to keep time at hand, and while carrying a pocket watch in the 21st century might seem an anachronism, it represents a tangible connection to the high art of mechanical watchmaking. In fact, the pocket watch is characterized by an experience unequaled by the average wristwatch.

By comparison, a wristwatch is passive, requiring a mere glance to read, whereas the owner of a Gevril 1758 pocket watch must engage with the timepiece. There is the initial reach into the pocket, followed by the sublime feel of engraved, polished 925 sterling silver between the thumb and fingers; the round 49 mm case is substantial, yet balanced by an elegant proportional thinness of just 13 mm.

Gevril Mens G680.021.25 1758 Collection Mechanical Hand Wind White Dial Swiss Pocket Watch		Gevril Mens G680.021.25 1758 Collection Mechanical Hand Wind White Dial Swiss Pocket Watch – Side View

 

Once in hand, the superb details of the case become apparent. The front features three distinct areas: a coat-of-arms style shield at the center (perfect as is, or if desired, with an engraved personal message) surrounded by a guilloche barleycorn pattern and enclosed by a traditional floral pattern. The back of the case has a more elaborate floral design incorporating scrolls and multiple textures.

Gevril Mens G680.021.25 1758 Collection Mechanical Hand Wind White Dial Swiss Pocket Watch – Front View		Gevril Mens G680.021.25 1758 Collection Mechanical Hand Wind White Dial Swiss Pocket Watch – Back View

 

The watch opens with a gentle push of the clasp. The Gevril 1758 features a savonette configuration, meaning the seconds hand and winding stem are positioned at a 90 degree angle from each other. This arrangement makes it easy to wind and read the watch simultaneously.

True to its roots, the 1758 contains a mechanical hand-wound Unitas 6498 Decorated movement – another step worth savoring.

An uncrowded white dial with silver hour markers and large, black painted numerals in vintage-style script greets the owner. The blue hour and minute hands are reminiscent of the “feuille” style, and the seconds sub-dial is defined by a classic railroad-track perimeter.

Gevril Mens G680.021.25 1758 Collection Mechanical Hand Wind White Dial Swiss Pocket Watch

Key features:

• Mechanical hand-wound Unitas 6498 decorated movement
• Sterling silver case, diameter 49 mm, thickness 13 mm
• Sterling silver stationary bezel
• White dial, seconds subdial
• 2-year manufacturer’s warranty

The Gevril 1758 pocket watch is indeed a direct link to old-world watchmaking and a perfect distinguisher for the fast-paced modern man who relishes the more gentlemanly moments in life.

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This classically correct chronograph was hard to improve on, so Fortis is re-issuing it to mark the brand’s 100th anniversary.

Fortis Marinemaster watches have been prized by watch aficionados and collectors ever since they were initially introduced in the 1960’s. One of the favorite Marinemaster watches ever produced was the famous Fortis Marinemaster Chronograph. The classic styling on this iconic watch has often been imitated, but never surpassed.

Rather that try to update this collector classic, Fortis has decided to re-issue it in honor of the brand’s 100th anniversary. The look and feel of the new Fortis Marinemaster Retro Edition is identical to the original watch. The classic watch face with three colored subdial counters at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock has been retained. The polished stainless steel case with its unidirectional turning bezel is identical. Even the Hesalit Plexiglas crystal has been retained. If you didn’t know better, you’d swear this watch was NOS that had been kept in a drawer for 50 years.

The only thing different about this re-issue is that the original Valjoux caliber 72 movement has been replaced by a superior Dubois Depraz 2075 movement. This handsome black dial timepiece features a black knurled bezel with silver indices and numbers. Each of these classic watches is fitted with a black leather strap, just like the original. The Fortis Marinemaster Retro Edition is water resistant to 165 feet and comes with a 2-year Fortis warranty.

Only 600 pieces of this authentic 1960’s masterpiece will ever be produced. If you didn’t acquire one of these watches when it was originally introduced, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to wear a piece of history. The Fortis Marinemaster Retro Edition is a superb example of the legendary Fortis quality and reliability that has made the brand a favorite with pilots, astronauts and mariners around the world.

Fortis will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary, and you can join in the celebration by reserving your Marinemaster Chronograph at an authorized Fortis dealer today.

New Fortis 100th Anniversary Marinemaster Chronograph Retro Edition

List Price: $4,600

Key features:

• Automatic 2075 Chronograph Movement
• Classical watch face with subdial counters at 3, 6 and 9 o‘clock position
• Black dial with indices, counter circles
• Hesalit crystal
• Polished steel case with unidirectional turning bezel, diameter 40mm, steel caseback
• Leather strap
• Limited edition 600 pieces
• Water resistant to 165 feet
• 2 year warranty

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Cue the watch engineers at Edox and the new Edox Miss Geico Racing Limited Edition Chronograph.

Edox is an official team sponsor of Miss Geico Racing. The timepiece company introduced the Edox Miss Geico Racing Limited Edition Chronograph in 2011 with the ambition of capturing the spirit of the Miss Geico offshore powerboat in every respect, from precision to performance.

The Miss Geico is one of the most recognizable offshore powerboats in the water: a bright yellow, 50-foot-long, twin-turbine Mystic catamaran, 4,000 horsepower, capable of reaching speeds in excess of 210 mph. The watch also boasts an eye-catching exterior including a yellow strap, which creates an instant connection. Under the hood, the Miss Geico chrono houses an extremely efficient engine – Edox’s Calibre 103 movement, which is based on a Ronda quartz movement featuring a battery with an ultra-long lifespan of an estimated four-and-a-half years. When the crown is pulled out, a power-saving mechanism further reduces the demand on the battery by a whopping 70 percent.

Several materials are integrated into the watch’s build. The 45 mm case is made of 316L stainless steel and coated with black PVD. The caseback is engraved with a Class 1 racing propeller, a special Miss Geico Racing design and the individual watch number. The dial features black, carbon fiber with white hour indices at each hour except “12,” where a yellow double-marker appears instead. Below it is the Edox logo, the Miss Geico Racing logo and the boat’s number “113,” which is applied in the same style as it appears on the powerboat. The dive bezel is made of black ceramic and features four hourglass-shaped stainless steel rivets. The Edox hourglass logo is embossed on the yellow (it also comes in black) rubber strap, which is shaped and fitted to the lugs. Like the case, the folding clasp is made of stainless steel and coated with black PVD.

As for function, the chronograph has a central-seconds hand and a 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock. The counter at 9 o’clock has a perpetual small-seconds hand. Both counters are outlined in yellow, as is the date window at 6 o’clock. The date ring (on which the date numbers appear) features a black background and yellow numerals that perfectly match the dial. A tachymeter circles the outside of the dial.

Excellent water resistance is expected for any watch associated with water sports and the Miss Geico chrono delivers and then some. The case is pressurized, the crystal is a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective synthetic crystal, and the crown and chronograph pushers are all screw-down ensuring supreme water resistance down to 3,000 feet.

One final trait that the Miss Geico chrono shares with its powerboat namesake is exclusivity: production is limited to just 113 pieces worldwide. Each watch is individually numbered from 001/113 to 113/113 on the engraved caseback and comes with an official certificate guaranteeing its authenticity.

Miss Geico “113”		Edox Miss Geico

 

Edox’s relationship with Class 1 offshore powerboat racing began in 2006. One year later, Edox revolutionized powerboat timing systems by utilizing both satellite and GPS technology. Today, Edox is the official and exclusive timekeeper of the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship and the Edox Pole Position Championship.

Edox Mens 10304 37NJ NJ Miss Geico Limited Edition Chronograph

List Price: $2,900

Key features:

• Movement – Edox Calibre 103, based on Ronda 5021.D
• Case Diameter – 45 mm
• Case material – Stainless steel 316L with black PVD coating
• Caseback – Class-1 propeller and special Miss Geico Racing engraving
• Bezel – Rotating black ceramic with yellow and white markings
• Water resistance – To 3,000 feet
• Dial – Black carbon fiber, white and yellow indices, yellow lining of chronograph sub counters Miss Geico Racing logo
• Crystal – Scratch resistant and anti-reflective
• Strap – Genuine yellow rubber strap, black PVD coated folding clasp
• Limited Edition – 113

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, watchmaker and wholesale watch distributor, is the exclusive U.S. agent for exquisitely designed and crafted European luxury and fashion watch brands, distributing and servicing some of the best affordable luxury and Swiss watches and trendy fashion watches. Gevril Group also operates a full-service watch repair, staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

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I remember Louis Erard as one of the classic mechanical Swiss watch manufacturers. Many years ago, I set my eye on a particular Louis Erard timepiece, and although I never acquired it, I have this watch on my mind should I come across it again.

The new Louis Erard Héritage Chronograph combines classic and elegant watch design with fine mechanical refinement. The beautiful movement can be viewed through the see-through caseback. Inside of this Chronograph is a highly reliable Valjoux 7750 Swiss automatic movement ticking away, which is considered to be the workhorse of Swiss watchmaking, especially for chronographs.

This timepiece possesses a 40mm case without the crown. The dial shows the day and date, which I find a very useful function. In addition, there are three gauges. The gauge at 12 o’clock shows the passing minutes of the chronograph while the gauge at 6 o’clock shows the passing hours of the chronograph. The lug width is 21 mm, a bit larger than usual as most 40mm timepieces have a lug width of 20 mm. The case thickness of this chronograph is 13.5 mm.

The orange skeleton hands and numbered indices give the watch a flair of Hermes, an indescribable elegance similar to the orange color which Hermes uses on its boxes and bags. This orange accent represents an elegant contrast to the grey dial and increases legibility.

Louis Erard Mens 78269AA03.BDC36 Héritage Orange Accents Gray Dial Chronograph Watch

List Price: $2,475

Key features:

• Valjoux 7750 Swiss automatic movement with chronograph function, day and date
• Stainless steel case with exhibition caseback, diameter 40.5 mm, thickness 13.5 mm
• Stationary stainless steel bezel
• Gray dial with rose gold tone Arabic numerals and second sub-dial
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Gray leather band with deployment buckle, width 20 mm
• Water resistant up to 165 feet
• 2-Year warranty

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World travelers will appreciate the 24-hour subdial at 9 o’clock. This dial can be set independently to display GMT or any secondary time zone. There is also a date display at three o’clock and a beautiful moon-phase indicator at six o’clock.

The oversize 49mm XO Submarine watch is powered by a high quality Swiss-made quartz movement that has been engineered to provide years of reliable service. The PVD coated black stainless steel case is water resistant to 165 feet and comes fitted with a comfortable caoutchouc strap that complements the design perfectly. With its signature multi-colored, red tipped hands for hours and minutes, this watch will garner attention and start conversations wherever you go.

Like all GV2 watches, the XO Submarine Moon Phase Black Dial Watch represents a tremendous value. The robust quality and attention to detail found in this watch is exemplary. It’s exactly what you’d expect from Gevril. This is definitely a timepiece for a man who knows his own mind and isn’t afraid to let others know what he thinks. If you’d like to experience what it’s like to make a statement that’s hard to ignore, look for your nearest authorized GV2 dealer and reserve your XO Submarine Moon Phase watch today.

Gevril Mens 4511 GV2 XO Submarine Collection Moon Phase Black Dial Watch

Key features:

• Precise Swiss quartz movement
• Mineral crystal
• Stainless steel case with imitation bezel ring, bi-directional turning inner ring using crown at 8 o’clock, width 49 mm, thickness 12.7 mm
• Black dial, date window, moon phase window, 24 hour sub-dial, second hand feature, luminous hands and indices
• Stainless steel bi-directional bezel
• Black rubber band, 35 mm, with buckle
• Water resistant up to 165 feet
• 2-Year Warranty

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Instead of a second hour hand like many dual time watches, the Consort has an independently set second dial at the nine o’clock position. Both the traveler’s departure and destination times zones are clearly delineated, and with the use of this smaller, subordinate dial, there is never any question about which dial is showing local time. There is also an easy-to-read big date display at the six o’clock position, along with a small continuous second hand.

You’d expect this perfectly proportioned timepiece to have something equally appealing on the inside, and it does. A precision Swiss made ETA 902 movement powers the watch, while a scratch resistant sapphire crystal and rugged stainless steel case protect it.

The RSW Consort Collection is available in a variety of finishes, including solid stainless steel, rose gold PVD, and stainless steel set with up to 74 diamonds. The Consort Black Dial Oval Watch comes equipped with your choice of a matching stainless steel bracelet or fine leather strap.

If you’re a worldly person with a love for travel, you’re going to want to make the RSW Consort a permanent part of your travel plans. To acquire one of these classically beautiful creations, contact an authorized RSW dealer today.

RSW Mens 9140.PP.PP.1.00 Consort Collection Dual Time Black Dial Oval Watch

List Price: $1,550.00

Key features:

• Swiss ETA 902 quartz movement
• Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
• Oval shaped rose gold PVD coated stainless steel case, width 44 mm, thickness 9.5 mm
• Black dial with big date window, dual time display and second sub-dials
• Stainless steel stationary bezel
• Rose gold PVD coated stainless steel bracelet, 22 mm, deployment push button clasp
• Water resistant up to 99 feet
• 2-Year Warranty

About Gevril Group

Gevril Group, directed by company founder and long-time creative force in the watch business Samuel Friedmann, is the exclusive US representative for 30+ select European watch brands, distributing and servicing luxury, fashion and sporty timepieces at a wide range of price points. Additionally, Group Gevril operates a full-service watch repair department staffed by master Swiss watchmakers. Contact Gevril Group by email or by calling 845-425-9882.

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by John Sealander

In a world full of complications, here’s one you can actually enjoy.

In celebration of their 100th Anniversary in 2012, Fortis has introduced one of the most ingenious watch complications seen in years. The Fortis B-47 Worldtimer is a special limited edition of only 2012 pieces that is sure to excite watch aficionados in any time zone.