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This past April I met with Noel and Alex from Concord, during Baselworld, to preview their entire collection. The Concord C1 Tourbillon was the last watch they brought out, which is quite impressive. It is very big and distinctive like all of the new C1 models. The tourbillon is of course their flagship with many innovations including the most notable, the tourbillon that is on the side of the case. Noel said that during Baselworld they had 25 of these pieces available to order for $320,000. With a few days left in the show they had already sold out all 25 watches, with backorders for 50 more.

PRESS RELEASE

The C1 Tourbillon Gravity is astounding in more than one way. A single glance is enough to identify it as a free spirit in the universe of Haute Horlogerie. A Tourbillon disconnected from the case, an unusual seconds indication, a flyback chronograph, a trust index display: this whole range of specific features symbolize the audacity of a brand that reinvented itself just one year ago.

Hit the jump for two more pics and the full press release.

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Posted by Jason Pitsch at 10:08 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Here is the new C1 line, taken at the Concord booth at Basel. These watches are big, sporty and absolutely beautiful. Concord has made a great product that is so different than anything they have ever produced. Times change and so do the smart companies.

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Posted by Jason Pitsch at 8:59 AM | Permalink | Comments (1)

Here is another Concord C1 version that will be at Baselworld 2008. Concord has really stepped up lately and I cannot wait to see the C1 line in Basel. Click here for a few more with diamonds.

Posted by Jason Pitsch at 1:18 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

This chrono from Concord may be their best watch yet. If you like sporty chronos then you will probably like the C1's three layer carbon fiber dial, the 16.7mm tall steel case, and the fully integrated rubber strap. The strap being integrated into the case is said to be a world's first for a chronograph. I am not sure about the price, but it is a certified chronometer COSC, so expect to pay a premium.
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Posted by Jason Pitsch at 11:35 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

Wow the new Concord C1 that was introduced at Baselworld 2007 actually looks pretty nice. The C1 has a big 44 mm case with a rubber strap and rubber crown. The movement is the automatic ETA Valgranges A07.211 with 25 jewels, beating at 28,800 bph and with a 48 hour power reserve. The dials is made of carbon fiber and machined metal with sunken applied hour-markers filled with luminescent material. The watch comes in either steel or 18K rose gold.

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