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2010 Basel World Update From Glashütte Original

Meisterwerke I Masterpieces Glashütte Original Taschenuhr Nr. 1 | Roségold | Glashütte Original Pocket Watch No. 1 | Rose gold Case-Ø: 56.5 mm Height: 16 mm Material: Rose gold Crown: Onion-style crown with button Dial-Ø: 42 mm Pocket watch chain:   Rose gold, 45 cm Hands: Steel, blued Glass: 2 Sapphire crystals, on both sides anti reflective Dimensions: Ø 43.1 mm, height 7.25 mm Balance: screw balance with 14 weighted screws Oscillating Frequency: 18.000 vph, equivalent to 2.5 Hz Power Reserve: about 36 hours Balance Spring: Nivarox, with Breguet-terminal curve Shock Protection: Incabloc Caliber 84-01: 40 jewel bearings (among those 4 pieces with Screw-mounted gold chitins) Additional Details: Manual winding movement, two-parts enamel dial, hour and minute centralized, Hands in classic “poire” form, small second decentralized at 6 o’clock, zero reset function, quarter-hour repetition, case rose gold with spring lid (dial side) and hinged lid (back), polished and burnished steel parts, beveled edges, blued screws, granulated gold-plated Glashütte three-quarter plate, hand-engraved balance cock, fine adjustment via swan-neck and screw balance, centrifugal advance.

Attending a timepiece event is an opportunity to learn more about the luxury watch brands that collectors know and love. Even if you are not an established watch connoisseur, you can gain valuable insight from visiting a timepiece event at your local jeweler or fine watch dealer.

You’ll See The Newest Trends: A timepiece event is an opportunity for luxury watch brands to show off their upcoming collections. You’ll be able to view and experience the newest timepieces before they are debuted in stores. You’ll also get the first preview of the most recent advances in fine watch technology.

You’ll Feel The Timepieces: Because they are not yet available in stores, the timepieces that are displayed at a fine watch event will give you the chance to touch and feel the next products to be released. One of the best parts about attending an event at your local jeweler or fine watch distributor is the knowledge that you’re purchasing an authentic watch. You’ll never be presented with replicas or knockoffs, only the products of a well crafted, authentic watch.

You’ll Get Questions Answered: Attending a timepiece event will give you the chance to ask questions about your favorite timekeeper and be presented with more insight about how it’s made. You’re knowledge about purchasing an authentic watch will grow within minutes.

Even if you’re not a fine watch collector, there are plenty of reasons to attend a timepiece event. Not only will you get a preview of what’s to come from fine watch brands, but you’ll get to feel and experience the timepieces, too. Once you attend a timepiece event, you’ll be convinced that this luxury watch preview is the best way to learn about your favorite watch brands.

Corum Admirals Cup Chronograph 40 mm.

Hampton’s Magazine June 5th - 18th

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 ESPLÉNDIDOS “DON RAMÓN”

Highlights                    Innovative and complicated dial execution

                                         Dualtime movement

                                         Tribute to Don Ramón Cuervo

                                         Limited edition to 80 pieces

 Movement                    Automatic

                                         TT 651

                                         Base movement ETA 2892-A2

                                         Diameter 25.60 mm

                                         Height 5.10 mm

                                         25 jewels

                                         Power reserve 42 hours

Functions                      Hours, minutes, small seconds, big date and second time zone

Case                                Stainless steel

                                         Sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both sides

                                        Water resistant to 3 atm

                                        37 mm x 47 mm

                                        Height 12.75 mm

                                       Case back: screwed see-through back

Dial                               Skeleton dial with engraving of Don Ramón (founder of CyS)

Strap                             Louisiana alligator strap

                                       Stainless steel folding buckle

Delivery                      From July 2009

A brief history of ear piercing   tells us that the ear-lobe was probably man’s first attempt at body piercing due to the ease with which it can be pierced Ear piercing is an almost universal practice for men and women. At various times in history men wore elaborate earrings; during the Elizabethan era many famous men such as Shakespeare, Sir Walter Raliegh and Francis Drake wore gold rings in their ears.

Fast forward to 2009. Keeping up with technology, Maddaloni has discovered the most advanced piercing system available, globally. “The System 2000” is the safest, most technologically progressive ear piercing system we have found. The quick acting compressor enters and exits the earlobe in a quarter of a second, leaving earrings intact and not tightly fastened on to the ear.The most important aspect of ear piercing is the after care. The following are important guidelines for this care:

Ø Always keep the ear area clean during the first six weeks of healing.

Ø Use Q-tips or gauze to clean around the ears. Be sure to use a fresh one for each ear.

Ø Apply ear antiseptic or solution to clean the site of the ear piercing.

Ø Understand that once pierced, your daughter should wear the earrings continuously, except for cleanings, for  the next four to six months.

Ø Be sure to rotate the earrings once or twice a day during the first six weeks.

“ArmbandUhren”, the largest watch enthusiast’s magazine located In Germany, unveiled the most popular watches of 2009. The Glashütte Original PanoInverse XL was on the top of the list. Maddaloni is delighted to have acquired two of the most sought after design, created in white gold and rose gold. The PanoInverse XL was introduced at Basel 2008. It uses a manufacture Caliber 66 hand wound movement. The hand-engraved duplex swan-neck bridge is a visual masterpiece. Although, the large balance wheel that oscillates below the bridge 28,800 times per hour, is the most extraordinary feature.The case is made in a polished 18k white gold or 18k rose gold. The time is displayed by two gold on black off-centered sub-dials. A blue-steel hand at one o’clock indicates the amount of power reserved in the mainspring. The off-centered time display has been reduced to a system of black rings touched with gold figures to expose the complete structure of the mechanism. The PanoInverse XL was a complex task for the mechanical engineers of Glashutte Original. This smart and elegant watch will certainly attract watch enthusiasts.

The Sitra collection is a grand addition to what we know and love about Bertolucci, their diamond masterpieces. The Sitra reinvents the jeweled timepiece, decorated with delicate waves and visionary influences from the sea. The contours of the oversized bezel are set with diamonds, giving a beautiful distinction to the black onyx or mother of pearl dials.

Sitra Features

Movement: Quartz ETA 4 7/8, E01.701

Functions: Hours and minutes

Case: 5 N (18K) pink gold, 39.7 mm

Shell decoration set with 274 diamonds (1.26 cts) in a black version or set with 162 diamonds (0.7 ct) in a white mother-of-pearl version

Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal

Time corrector button on the screw-down back

Dial Black opaline with 10 diamond-set (0.03 ct) hour markers, or sunray guilloche natural white mother-of-pearl with 4 applique pink gold-plated hour markers

                                                                             Pink gold-plated polished and satin-finished dauphine hands

                                                                             Bracelet/Strap Black or white satin with 18K

                                                                             pink goldbuckle

Aaron Basha jewelry certainly makes waves whenever spotted. The designer creates show-stopping charms. Fashioned in French enamel and adorned with diamonds and precious stones, all of Aaron Basha’s creations are made in 18kt gold or Platinum. Having an Aaron Basha charm bracelet allows a daughter, mother or grandmother to celebrate life’s most special moments in high fashion! Traditionally, an Aaron Basha baby shoe has been purchased for the birth of a child, a blue bootie for boys, pink saddle shoe for girls. The jewelry line has evolved to include many breathtaking charms. Each charm reflects milestones, hobbies and accomplishments that your loved ones have celebrated through their lives.  

Jane Pitt showed off an Aaron Basha bracelet that was given to her by Brad and Angelina Jolie. A baby shoe represented each of her fourteen grandchildren with their names engraved. When asked about the bracelet, Jane said, “Is it not beautiful? My prized possession!” The company tells us that Angelina and Brad are big fans of the line and that Brad bought some pieces for Angelina when the twins were born.