When Looking for Luxury Movado Diamond Watches

One must also look for exciting pictures… We are going to post a few as the days come along..

The Cariter Ballon Bleau comes as the Grand Modele at 42mm, the Medium Modele at 36mm and the Petit Modele at 28mm. It has a very interesting attribute! The crown is protected so you cannot damage it by pulling it too far!

The case is available in 18kt white or yellow gold, or in stainless steel and 18kt yellow gold. All feature a blue cabochon crown.

Movement is the automatic Cartier caliber 049. It is water resistant to 30 meters. Crystals are sapphire. The ladies models are available with diamonds on the bezel and dial.

Still waiting to hear about the Movado’s

The newest from Bell & Ross is the BR02 diver. The case measures 44mm and has a sapphire crystal. The stainless steel and black PVD versions are water resistant to 1,000 meters.

The 18kt gold version is water resistant to 300 meters. They all feature helium escape valves.

Movements are Swiss automatic calibers from ETA.

MSRP is 3,000 Euros for the steel/black PVD version, 6,900 for the 18kt gold and carbon version and 15,900 Euros for the solid 18kt gold versions.

Please note: We do not recommend taking a Movado to that depth

The Constellation family welcomes the sparkling presence of two new jewelery versions of the Double Eagle Co-Axial Chronograph. These 18kt red gold and diamond chronographs are a stunning interpretation of the watch which Omega has chosen to be associated with the noble sport of golf. Brought to life with the sparkle of diamonds and the warmth of a rich chocolate brown dial, these jewelery editions of this sporting favorite and design classic bring glamor, style and mechanical excellence to the green.

True to its family heritage, the Double Eagle Co-Axial Jewelery Chronographs display the iconic “claws” or “griffes” of the Constellation Line that were first introduced in 1982. On the men’s chronograph (41 mm case), the distinctive design is enhanced by the presence of 22 baguette-cut diamonds that total approximately 3.90 carats. Even the “claws” are adorned with 34 baguette-cut diamonds. Similarly, the bezel and ‘claws’ of the women’s model (in a 35 mm case) are set with 96 diamonds (1.56 carats) and the crown is enhanced with a briolette diamond (0.20 carat).

In both models, the highly original dial has a brown PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) treatment that radiates in a sun-brushed pattern from the 9 o’clock position on the face and provides a bold backdrop for the 12-hour and 30-minute sub dials. In the women’s chronograph, these sub dials are fashioned out of pink-brown mother-of-pearl. A third sub-dial, a discreet small seconds counter, is found at 9 o’clock and a date window has been placed between 4 and 5 o’clock.

The 18kt red gold hour markers, the Omega logo and hallmark Constellation Star have all been diamond polished for additional depth and dimension. The Dauphine style hands are facetted and diamond polished, truncated and perfectly visible in the dark thanks to Super-LumiNova inserts. For optimum daytime readings, even in the most compromising light conditions, the gently domed scratchproof sapphire crystal protecting the dial has been given an anti-reflective treatment on both sides.

Omega’s exclusive Calibre 3313 powers both Constellation Double Eagle Co-Axial Jewellery Chronographs. At the heart of this self-winding movement is Omega’s revolutionary and proprietary Co-Axial escapement technology that considerably reduces friction in the escapement and offers improved long-term reliability and accuracy of this COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certified column-wheel chronograph. As a prestige mechanism, the Omega Calibre 3313 has a luxury finish with circular graining, Geneva wave decoration, rhodium plated surfaces and gold-plated engravings. Water resistant to 100 metres/330 feet, the watch has a power reserve of 52 hours.

The polished 18kt red gold screw-in case back surrounds a sapphire crystal and the men’s model is engraved with the limited edition number of the piece. Both watches have been fitted with a brown rubber strap fully integrated into the case and fixed with 18kt red gold screws. This highly fluid and ergonomic bracelet has a grooved underside for additional comfort adapted for playing golf. It securely fastens to the wrist with an 18kt red gold-brushed fold over clasp decorated with a polished Omega logo.

True to the sporty origins of the chronograph, the Double Eagle remains a robust watch for all seasons. It is perfect for those looking for a contemporary watch using the latest technology with a subtle sporting edge that will take them from day to evening in style.

Wow Omega really went out of there way for a Nice Watch! Lets see Movado do the same!

The name of the new Merea women’s watch collection from Milus is inspired by the star Mira, a red giant star in the constellation of Cetus, whose brightness is variable.

The case, in 18kt rose or white gold, measures 35mm with a sapphire crystal and display back. A diamond version is available with 4.75 carats total weight.

Movement is an automatic Swiss caliber done in an exclusive special version with retrograde seconds in three sectors each consisting of 20 seconds.

The dial is done in three different layers. The metal surface is coated with a white or grey mother-of-pearl layer and adorned with an artistically forged lattice of numbers. The dial allows the view of two hand-engraved supporting elements.

I would like to see the new Movado’s soon!

Shown at Baselworld was the new Zetios automatic chronograph from Milus.

The case, in 18kt white or rose gold, measures 45mm and has a curved sapphire crystal and display back. A polished stainless steel version is also available. It is water resistant to 30 meters.

Movement is an automatic ETA caliber with engraved Milus rotor.

The dial, in black, blue or silver, features Clous de Paris finish at the center, with applied Arabic numerals at the border. It has SuperLuminova hands and indices.

However Movado is known for it’s museum dial!

The more than 250 years of uninterrupted history pursued by Vacheron Constantin are punctuated by many significant milestones. From a connoisseur’s viewpoint, 1907 stands out as a special landmark, since that was the year the Geneva-based Manufacture presented its first Chronomètre Royal and subsequently registered this venerable name that has become synonymous with nobility and dependability.

Right from the start, the Chronomètre Royal – naturally introduced as a pocket-watch at the time – earned swift international success due to an array of qualities distinguishing it quite clearly from the standard watchmaking production of the period.

Its sturdiness, reliability and precision earned it legendary renown and were a delight for devotees living in extreme climates hitherto not conducive to the smooth running of timepieces.

This marked the beginning of an extraordinary adventure for the Chronomètre Royal model by Vacheron Constantin, which was to repeatedly surprise observers by its functional qualities as it steadily evolved throughout the 20th century.

A century has passed since the presentation of the first Chronomètre Royal

To celebrate this historical milestone and in tribute to this model so emblematic of the Geneva Manufacture and the values it conveys, Vacheron Constantin now proudly presents a new Chronomètre Royal 1907 within its “Historiques” line.

Created in the spirit of the era and highlighting the work of skilled artisans, the Chronomètre Royal 1907 – issued this year in a limited edition of 100 exclusive watches – is distinguished in particular by its classically inspired case and its Grand Feu enamelled dial crafted in harmony with the finest watchmaking traditions.

Moreover, it also houses a new proprietary self-winding movement, Calibre 2460 SCC, equipped with a stop seconds mechanism and bearing double certification, respectively granted by the Hallmark of Geneva governing authorities and the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

With this Chronomètre Royal 1907, Vacheron Constantin is returning to its roots while combining creativity with historical exactitude. This rare model is quite clearly destined for connoisseurs and collectors, representing the perfect expression of the classic Haute Horlogerie values embodied by Vacheron Constantin for over 250 years.

The Calibre 2460 SCC, automatic mechanical, stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva and
COSC-certified as a chronometer, measures 25.6mm X 3.6mm, has 27 jewels, and a power reserve of 40 hours.

The case, in 18kt rose gold, measures 39mm, is water resistant to 30 meters and has a hand-sewn brown alligator leather band with a 18kt rose gold clasp with Maltese Cross.

I hope to see the new Movado soon!

The JD Tourbillon is housed in an 18kt rose gold case that measures 44mm and has double sapphire crystals.

Movement is the Jaquet Droz caliber JD2, a hand winding mechanical movement with Tourbillon complication, featuring an 88 hour power reserve.

The dial is Opaline slate grey with blued steel hands. It is water resistant to 30 meters. The strap, in black alligator, features an 18kt rose gold ardillon buckle.

Doesn’t look like the Movado Style

The hairspring is the most overlooked of all watch components; like the human heart, it continues, unbidden and unseen, its vital role. Not only do its oscillations have to be precisely regular, they have to be so in the most hostile of environments; the human hand and wrist are the parts of the body which undergo the most variation in position and temperature (think about it, what other part of your body goes in the freezer?). Yet we expect microscopic accuracy from a modern watch, an accuracy of 1 second per day is equivalent to hitting a 1 inch bull’s-eye at a distance of over a mile.

Yet the theory behind the hairspring has not changed in around 500 years, the best design is over 200 years old and the metallurgy involved in the modern hairspring goes back over 80 years to when Charles-Edouard Guillaume invented Elinvar and walked away with the Nobel Prize. The challenges facing a hairspring and the watch it powers have always been temperature, impact & magnetism; Elinvar was able to overcome the most common challenge, temperature and later the hairspring’s susceptibility to magnetism was offset by the introduction of anti-magnetic shielding for the entire movement. Elinvar was a breakthrough in temperature compensation for watches, but this breakthrough came at a cost; that of increased sensitivity to impact shocks. This problem arose through the special properties of Elinvar, it is processed in a special way so that the magnetic poles of all the particles within the alloy are parallel. However, when subject to strong impact, the polarity of the particles becomes random & so does their reaction to temperature. This susceptibility to shock was always one of the main problems of Elinvar, but prior to the introduction of shock protection for the balance staffs (Kif-Flector, Incabloc etc) no-one expected a watch to be resistant to impact and so great care was taken in the handling of watches by their owners.

Rolex wanted to be able to produce a hairspring which shrugged off the effects of both magnetism and shock; something no-one had previously been able to accomplish. So, the experimentation began and after much endeavour they hit upon the unusual combination of Niobium and Zirconium, two metals which (coincidentally) sit right next to each other in the periodic tables, with Niobium having an atomic number of 41, one higher than Zirconium. Whilst we know of Zirconium through its use as a substitute for diamond, most of us have never even heard of Niobium (I surely hadn’t); it is mainly used a constituent in many specialist alloys and steels where it adds both strength and tensile strength. These steels are increasingly used nowadays in the areas of automobile body structure where impact can be expected and the predictable deformation of these alloys is vital. There are almost no uses for the metal Niobium itself and in most steel alloys it is present in almost minute quantities, perhaps one fiftieth of one percent, whilst Rolex use it in the ratio of 85% Niobium to 15% Zirconium; meaning that Rolex are now one of the world’s major users of the metal.

The two metals are fused together in a high vacuum at a temperature of 2400°C, the metals pass through the furnace slowly at 20cm an hour under the intense voltage of 5,000 volts. It passes through the furnace three times before the two metals can be considered to be completely bonded. When the rod is removed from the furnace it reacts with the oxygen in the air and bonds with trace amounts of this atmospheric oxygen and turns blue. Ironically, it turns the same shade of blue as the classic blued steel hairsprings used in Marine Chronometers and other high grade watches of the last century (See the Zenith chronometer balance shown below, almost a hundred years old).

The finished rod is around 30 cm (around a foot) long and weighs only 380g (less than a pound); from this rod it is possible to produce 10,000 hairsprings. However; currently, they are experiencing failure rates of between 20 to 30%, so the final result is rather less. The rods are then put through a die press which in subsequent passes turns the initial rod into one 15m long and 2mm diameter and then into one 2 km long (well over a mile) and a diameter of one tenth of a millimetre. The final die forces the metal into a strip 150 microns wide & 45 microns high, which is then cut into strips 22 cm long. There is no form of ‘finishing’ to the hairspring; its final profile is totally dependent on the absolutely perfect profile of the press dies. These are constantly checked between operations with a battery of Leica microscopes to ensure that there has been no change to their profile. The precision of the dies is such that the finished springs vary by no more than one tenth of a micron from the norm; just think about that, without any machining or other finishing they can produce an item accurate to one ten thousandths of a millimetre. If that is a difficult image to conjure, think of it this way, the average human hair is about 100 microns in diameter, the Rolex Parachrom Blu hairspring is finished to an accuracy of one thousandth the diameter of a human hair.

What was interesting to see was that once the springs had been cut to length, the high technology side disappeared and the crucial steps from now on are undertaken by the dextrous hands of skilled operatives working with nothing more advanced than a microscope. Firstly the springs, in a packet of 100 or so, arrive at the bench of the person responsible for turning them into hairsprings, they are next individually attached to the spindle of a tiny machine, three springs are attached to the spindle at 120º apart; and then the operative winds a handle, smaller than that on a fishing reel and the three springs are coiled inside a frame which defines their outer circumference. Six winds are needed for the springs used in the GMT Master II and the Milgauss and seven for those used in the Daytona and YMII. The springs are then ejected from the frame, coiled tightly one inside the other. Then, using a microscope & the world’s smallest pair of tweezers they are separated and the operative then starts the task all over again. Currently each operative can now produce around 300 hairsprings a day. If I thought that this procedure was painstaking, it fades into nothing when compared to the next step, where the Breguet terminal curve is applied to the centre of the hairspring. Each spiral was placed on a tiny spindle under the eagle eye of a video camera attached to a microscope, and then looking at the flat screen monitor suspended above her, she delicately picks one end of the coil & bends it to the outline of a template already on the screen. We did not see the attachment of the collets or studs, as this was not being done during the visit; but I understand that this is done by laser welding.

The Parachrom Blu hairspring is vital to the construction of the new Milgauss model, the Faraday cage provides anti magnetic protection up to around 800 gauss, but the final (and vital) level is provided by the new hairspring and also by the unique escape wheel which is made from the extremely esoteric material, amorphous nickel phosphor.

This article has been about the new Parachrom Blu hairspring, but this is currently fitted to only a small proportion of Rolex watches, so what is fitted to the rest, you might ask. They have conventional hairsprings made from Nivarox but the vast majority of these are now assembled in house at Rolex. It seems unlikely that these current models will ever be retro-fitted with the Parachrom hairsprings but that as new movements are added to the line they will receive this new and advanced design with all the benefits it bestows.

Over the next few weeks, two more articles will follow; the first covering the manufacture of bracelets & cases and the other one about the new Yacht Master II; to whet your appetites, here is an image from the next piece.

Nice to see Rolex makes (sometimes) there own movements! However Movado uses ETA

MD: Stefano, can you describe your role at Girard-Perregaux and tell us what areas you oversee?

SM: That is the one billion-dollar question! (laughing) I have three main roles inside Girard-Perregaux. First, I’m involved in product design. Second, I am responsible for the global Girard-Perregaux corporate image including our retail concept. And third, I am in charge of the BMW-Oracle Racing partnership. From the relationship with the Challenge to the design of limited editions dedicated to our America’s Cup partnership. In general, I’m working on keeping the brand image and the design consistent in different fields. We have a clear vision of what makes Girard-Perregaux and pay close attention to our brand’s integrity.

MD: Do you work at a computer doing design yourself, or do you work over the shoulder of a designer and make suggestions?

SM: Personally, I prefer to draw sketches on paper. Then, we have a design department with people working on computers. Some people work more particularly on case design, others on dials designs. In a rather different way, movement design is not only a matter of mechanics. I work with all these people to oversee the progress and make sure every project is consistent.

MD: Is design one of your favorite aspects of the wristwatch business?

SM: I am very passionate about design. I’m passionate about cars, furniture, interior design. Actually I graduated in Architecture. I first wanted to be a car designer. I’m from Torino, and there you find Pininfarina, Giugiaro, as well as car makers like Fiat and Lancia. Ferrari works there too. But I finally went for watchmaking, the family business. And, I’m very please about it because my passion for design can be put to good use. Watches are really exciting and fascinating.

MD: Of the products that you have been involved with, in terms of the design, is there one that you’re especially proud of?

SM: It depends on my degree of involvement with a specific product design. I am proud of the Flying Tourbillon 3000 meters extreme design and concept. The R&D 01- a very unique and sharp design – is also a watch I’m particularly proud of.

MD: You mentioned that you are responsible for the BMW-Oracle Racing relationship. Do you enjoy sailing?

SM: Yes, very much, but I have never been involved in sailing competitions personally but in car racing competition. I was a rally driver. This is not that popular in the U.S., but in Europe it is. I started with small cars European and Italian Championships, like the Fiat, but that was a very tough competition. It was like a rookie championship, and I think about 90% of Italian and European racing drivers came from this kind of competition. It is the first step toward being a professional driver. I raced there for 2 years, then I moved to larger and more powerful cars in the rally world championships – FIA – and I was also a team manager in the World Championships. That was very exciting.

MD: As a second generation member of the family business, do you bring a new or different perspective from that of your father?

SM: I believe I have to be consistent with what has made Girard-Perregaux what it is over decades. Since my father took over the brand he has invested tremendous energy in promoting the Manufacture spirit and in designing unique products. Then, he has taught me that you have to innovate. This is part of the brand DNA as well as part of our family values. We are entrepreneur. This leaves room to bringing fresh blood every day in the brand. If Girard-Perregaux tradition goes back as far as 1791, we have a modern vision of watchmaking.

MD: In your experience, do younger people, say under 25 years old, have an interest in haute horology and fine watchmaking?

SM: I believe that more and more young people are interested in fine watches. But that’s not usually the period in life when one can afford high complications. I do have many friends who are interested in watches. I went recently to a party in Gstaad, which is one of the most exclusive ski resorts in the world, and there were at least 50 teenagers wearing limited editions from AP, Girard-Perregaux, Vacheron. But that is a very unusual situation.

MD: Earlier you mentioned the importance of research and development. I know that Girard-Perregaux is involved with developing new materials for use in mechanical watch movements. Is there any news or new information in that area that you can share with us today?

SM: Well, we are working on it. We are involved in several projects linked to the application of innovating materials in the field of watchmaking but that’s a little too early and delicate to speak about now. We were precursors lately in the introduction of ceramic ball bearings and we have also introduced sapphire bridges for the tourbillon. This was perhaps not the first time worldwide, but for us it was interesting to present a new design.

MD: I heard someone in the hall say that perhaps something new is coming for 2008?

SM: Yes, we will present a new escapement in 2008 or maybe 09. I think it will be a real breakthrough. This escapement will be used for high-end watches. It is totally different from the Swiss lever escapement system. This will be totally different from traditional production and current watchmaking techniques.

MD: Do you collect watches?

SM: Yes. But as you can imagine I am in a strange situation. I think I have never bought a watch. A lot of the watches I have are presents exchanged with other brands. Apart from the GPs I have, there are several models from other brands I really like, but it is difficult for me to wear them, except in private situations.

MD: Among watches in your collection do you have any favorites?

SM: For several years, I have worn the Laureato Evo II Chrono called “Olympico.” Currently I wear a Sea Hawk.

MD: If there is someone in our audience who has heard of Girard-Perregaux but who does not know very much about the company, what would you like to say to them about Girard-Perregaux?

SM: Girard-Perregaux is a one of the few true Swiss manufacture. Our movements are designed, developed and produced in-house. Our design approach is unique. We always focus on maintaining a proper balance between the design on the outside and the design on the inside. I believe that only passion and emotion can produce fine watches. Then one has to know about our long tradition, and about specific watches like the 3 gold bridges tourbillon. This is a true icon for the brand. It represents our tradition, skill and our savoir-faire as they say in French. Then we are today one of the few independent Haute Horlogerie watchmakers in Switzerland, with AP and Patek Philippe. We are not integrated in a large conglomerate. This independence is the path to original, unique and personalized timepieces

It is not easy today to explain this. The word Manufacture is used by every brand but it has for us a very specific meaning. A lot of people believe that most brands design movements and I think this is an issue we have to face as a true movement maker.

The Girard-Perregaux Manufacture

MD: Perhaps at this point you can show me the new models for 2006.

SM: Certainly. I think we have something interesting here… this is the new ww.tc Perpetual Calendar. It is quite unique as a mix of complications in the market. The only watch to propose world time and perpetual calendar indications. The shape of the case is at the same time classic and dynamic. A watch that is already a GP classic!

MD: I agree – it is very nice looking.

SM: The Vintage 1945 is one of GP’s most popular collections. This new model features a very classic complication, a triple calendar (indication of the day, date and month). This is also the first time we have designed a square case for the Vintage 1945 collection. Because there is a round indication for the date, we decided to have a double symmetry for the case.

MD: When will this be available in the stores?

SM: In October.

MD: How about the ww.tc Perpetual Calendar?

SM: The same date.

We are a partner for the Monte Carlo Historic Rally, and we have dedicated a special limited edition for the Rally. As I told you before, we are very involved with car competitions. The dial colors are inspired from the Italian flag because Alitalia, the Italian airline company, sponsored at that time a very special car, the Lancia Stratos It was a very extreme car, it looks like a star ship, from the 1970s. It was a winning car, and so we designed this watch as a tribute to this unique car and to is victory in the 1976 edition. This is a limited edition, 1000 pieces total.

Next, for the ladies, you know that a clear trend is ladies models with high-grade mechanical movements. We have always designed ladies watches, but what has changed lately is that the ladies are much more interested in a fine and sophisticated mechanism. We introduced the Cat’s Eye, and over 3 years we have doubled the percentage of ladies watches we produce. This one, called Cat’s Eye bi-retro, has a manufacture movement with retrograde seconds and day of the week indications. It has a black MOP dial. The Cat’s Eye was awarded the Grand Prix de Geneve for ladies watches, prizes in Japan and Austria, and then for the Tourbillon an award in Singapore.

Next, I think one of the most striking novelties for us for 2006 is the new Laureato Evo3. Alongside the well-established chronographs, we have designed this model featuring our patented large date, a moon phase and a power reserve. This is a new complication with several sophistications in its construction. We have also redesigned a thinner case and the bracelet as well.

MD: On the big date, are the disks on the same level?

SM:This is a Girard-Perregaux patent. It features 2 overlapping disks, and one is a transparent.

MD: And when will this be available at the retailers?

SM: Also in October.

This next piece is a classic Girard-Perregaux watch called Girard-Perregaux 1966. It is very simple and elegant. I think that for a watch with these aesthetics, the automatic system is very important. Normally with an extra flat watch manual winding is used, but we decided to make it an automatic because we believe this is a modern approach with a much more comfortable use.

It looks very simple but I can assure you that a lot of design thought went into it, to get the proportions just right.

MD: What is the diameter of the case?

SM: It is 38mm.

MD: Which metals is this available in?

SM:

White and pink gold, and we also have a version with diamonds set in the bezel.

Now maybe we can look at the new calibres completing our portfolio, and then perhaps spend some time to look the Haute Horlogerie Collection.

This one is 8 ¾ ligne or 19.4 mm. This is the caliber GP2700 and it will be dedicated to ladies watches. It is automatic. The proportions will allow Girard-Perregaux to design very interesting shaped cases, not just round ones.

The next one is 13 1/4 lignes which is exactly 30mm. This is the GP4500. It will be dedicated to large gentlemen’s watches, complications and modules. The large size will allow subdials to be spread out. That is important to a large size movement. It also has a large barrel, which is important so it has enough power to drive complications.

Then we have the talking piece for GP at SIHH. This is the Laureato Evo3 sapphire bridge tourbillon…

Our idea was to keep perfect the classical three gold bridges tourbillon. We do not want to give in to fashion. Back in 1860, before he designed the classical and iconic 3 arrow-shaped gold bridges tourbillon, Constant Girard designed another tourbillon with 3 parallel nickel-plated bridges. It was a very modern design. So we decided to use this very same design for a modern watch, just to confirm the modernity of our 3 bridges tourbillon, and we have done it in sapphire. So, we have a very modern watch with modern production techniques, inspired by a 19^th century timepiece. A really exciting product I believe.

MD: I agree – I like this piece very much. Will it be produced as a limited edition?

SM: It will not be limited.

MD: What is the metal?

SM: It is titanium with a platinum bezel. In the future, there might be special versions in gold or platinum, but for now the standard version, if you can call this a standard version (laughing) is titanium.

MD: How many do you think will be produced per year?

SM: A very small number. Crafting sapphire bridges is a complex and time consuming process. The matte finish of the plate is also really special. Only can the hands of the most talented watchmakers work on this type of finish. And it takes time…

MD: What will the pricing be?

SM: In Swiss Francs, it is 170,000.

Are you familiar with the automatic winding system for the 3 golden bridges?

MD: No, can you show me?

SM: We have patented a few years ago a system featuring a small rotor placed just below the barrel. We had to work on this technical solution, because we wanted to keep the geometry and the architectural elements of the 3 bridges Tourbillon very pure. So we designed this system, without the large rotor, and it looks right.

MD: It seems that this small rotor would not have sufficient mass

SM: That is why it is platinum.

Here is the Evo 3 Tourbillon on a strap. For a tourbillon it is incredibly light.

Here is the Sea Hawk 1000 meter diver with flying tourbillon. This is an extreme Tourbillon concept. We offer it in titanium water resistant to 3000m and now in gold but ‘only’ water-resistant to 1000 meters, because some of our customers requested gold. Then we had to develop a sophisticated construction: the case has a double construction with an internal titanium container housing the movement and the external is in gold.

OK – I think I have shown you all the main novelties for SIHH. We are also working on some interesting projects for the future, but this will have to be presented later…

MD: How far out do you plan? Do you know what watches you will offer 3 years from now? 5 years? 7 years?

SM: It depends. In terms of the design, we are now planning watches for 2008. For the movements, we are thinking 2010, 2012.

We hope to see one soon with Movado Watches