High-Tech


Right on time

Watches! More than just simple jewelry, watchmaking has acquired a very special place in our society. "I’m attached to this watch, it is my grandfather who sold it to me on his deathbed" said Woody Allen. For those preferring to buy their watch in a more conventional way, Luxe-Magazine shares with you two of its favorites.

Frédérique Constant travel, travel

If your heart beats to the rhythm of time zones and you're waking up in Bombay with dinner reservations in Caracas, look no further: it's the Heart Beat Manufacture GMT Automatic from Frédérique Constant you're looking for. In the continuing tradition and legacy of the Heart Beat Collection, the new Heart Beat Manufacture GMT Automatic is an expression of watchmaking at its best. Integrating ingenious craftsmanship and know-how of prestigious Swiss watchmaking. The new collection comprises of six models. The calibre ticking inside each Heart Beat Manufacture GMT has a new second time zone functionality, a 42-hour power reserve and anti-shock system. Each dial has a second time zone counter and day/night indicator at 12 o’clock position. Its practical design lends itself to adjust the time zones through the crown, preventing the usage of a separate pusher. Turn the crown clockwise, to set both time zones, turn the crown counter-clockwise, and only the central hands will move.

Price: 4 .790 euros - Each model is a limited edition of 1,888 pieces for the stainless steel versions and 188 pieces for the 18K gold versions, all delivered in a luxurious wooden gift box..



Patrimony Traditionnelle Tourbillon 14 Jours: a future collectors item?


An exceptional tourbillon and the absolute purity of a round, understated case housing a complication boasting unprecedented performances. The new Calibre 2260 – developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin – offers an exceptional 14 day power reserve. The Patrimony Traditionelle 14 day Tourbillon is also the very first Vacheron Constantin watch to comply with the new criteria of the Hallmark of Geneva … the art of watchmaking at its finest.


Price: on request

Décembre 2011

Frédérique Constant
Renseignements lecteurs: 01 48 87 23 23
www.frederique-constant.com


Vacheron Constantin
www.vacheron-constantin.com