[ via SwissTime ]

The first edition of the Esprit des Artisans® collection limited to 28 pieces seduced watch aficionados thanks to the unique all precious metals alloy used for the watchcase, as well as for its vintage movement. Its tremendous success encouraged VILLEMONT to pursue its quest for perfection.

The Esprit des Artisans® collection is aimed for watch connoisseurs and it only comprises limited edition timepieces characterized by exceptional movements and decorated by precious materials.

Les Heures du Monde® is the latest model of this collection. Limited to 88 pieces, this timepiece renovates the concept of the world timer by allowing its owner to read the time simultaneously in 24 different time zones. For Les Heures du Monde® VILLEMONT has developed its first in-house movement. The hour is read on a 12-hour scale and a day/night indication placed both next to each city and on the main bridge allows the watch wearer to know what time it is back home whilst travelling abroad.

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[ via Gérald Genta ]

The Gérald Genta Arena QP GMT features a (45 mm x 13.9 mm) titanium case topped with a platinum bezel. The contrast of the brilliant platinum and matte titanium looks really good in person. At first glance, this watch looks a lot like a chronograph, but there are actually four subdials that display the GMT and perpetual calendar functions. These subdials are part of the sophisticated multi-layered dial, that consists of black and silver brass and a perforated red base. If you take a closer look at the perforations in the dial, you will see parts of the exclusive Gérald Genta Potter finished movement. On the back, the Automatic Caliber GG7044 movement and solid gold rotor are visible through the sapphire caseback.

There are two versions available (titanium/platinum) $71,600 and (white gold/platinum) $92,050, a red alligator skin band with folding clasp comes with both versions.

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[ via Carl F. Bucherer ]

A new dimension for time travellers: 1 watch, 3 time zones, 4 materials. Palladium, titanium, ceramics and rubber: with the Patravi TravelTec FourX, time materialises differently. Selected materials turn the latest complete watch movement from the Patravi collection by Carl F. Bucherer into a talking piece and design statement for......

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PRESS RELEASE:

Exciting new Swiss watch brand Rebellion Timepieces makes its debut at Baselworld 2008 with a spectacularset of five calibres, including world premiere GMT Jumping Hour. Crafted in small quantities, Rebellion's bespoke, precision-engineered cases and movements offer cutting-edge style to a select few. The five Rebellion calibres to be unveiled are a manual wind with power reserve; a cam-lever chronograph; a column wheel chronograph; world premiere GMT Jumping Hour; and a stunning all-new tourbillon. In presenting five new calibres at Baselworld 2008, Rebellion Timepieces is making a clear statement of its long-term ambition, not to mention its extraordinary technical capability.
For any inquiries, contact Gianluca Cipolat Mis, pr@rebellion-timepieces.com

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Check out the new Master Compressor Diving GMT by Jaeger-LeCoultre. This watch is not only a GMT, it can also resist depths of 1000m. The case is made of a satin-brushed grade 5 titanium and is 44 mm in diameter. On top of having a second time zone displayed in a 24-hour subdial at 9 o'clock, this watch has a luminescent movement operating indicator in the lower part if the dial in the shape of an elongated rectangle.

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[ via Dreamwatches ]

Here are the specs on a new limited edition watch called the Platinum Star Chrono GMT from pen maker Montblanc.

Automatic chronograph movement with perpetual calendar and GMT functions. Skelleted Art Nouveau Rotor. Officially certified chronometer (COSC). 950 platinum (124 g) case with sapphire crystal case back, diameter 43 mm, sapphire crystal dial, scratch-resistant, domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflex coating, 18 K white gold hours, minutes and seconds hands, water resistant to 30m. Safety locking crown with unique Montblanc diamond (0.055 ct). Handmade black alligator strap with 18 K white gold double folding clasp. Limited edition to 3 pieces.

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