Jaquet-Droz

Embodying the Jaquet Droz signature, time loses itself in the infinite space of the luminous grand feu enamelled ivory-coloured dial. The slender blued steel hands count off the minutes in the centre, hours at 3 o’clock, seconds at 6 o’clock, 24 hours at 9 o’clock and the date at 12 o’clock. The case is in 18-carat white gold, as is the pin buckle securing the black alligator leather strap. This line stems from the Hommage La Chaux-de-Fonds 1738 collection, reminding connoisseurs that it was in this city that the founder of the Manufacture, Pierre Jaquet Droz, developed the automatons that were to carry his reputation well beyond Swiss borders. from.http://www.swiss-watchmaking-year.com/watches/index.cfm

Martin Braun

The deep black beauty of onyx makes this watch a precious setting for a complication movement such as those to which Martin Braun has accustomed us, particularly in the EOS series to which this timepiece belongs. Notos was indeed the son of Eos in Greek mythology. The elegant arrangement of the various dial displays ensures excellent readability of the functions: hour, minute, seconds, equation of time between 1 o’clock and 4 o’clock, date at 12 o’clock, month at 6 o’clock. Between 7 and 9 o’clock, Martin Braun has provided space for a complication he particularly cherishes: the indication of the declination, a function he describes as “showing which line of latitude the sun is currently found on at noon”. Available in stainless steel, 18-carat gold and 950 platinum versions. Water-resistant to 30 metres thanks to the screwed-down sapphire crystal exhibition case-back secured by eight screws. from.http://www.swiss-watchmaking-year.com/watches/index.cfm

TAG Heuer.Monaco

Monaco. A prestigious circuit whose original track is a very special experience for drivers. In 1969, in honor of this unique Grand Prix, TAG Heuer launched a chronograph with a new design. Its water-resistant square case - the first in watchmaking history - houses the Chronomatic, the world’s first automatic chronograph movement with a microrotor. Steve McQueen had an empathy for this audacious, rebellious watch and in 1970 chose to wear it in the film “Le Mans”, dedicated to motor racing. The Monaco has lost none of its originality and still embodies the avant-garde spirit that inspires TAG Heuer.from.http://www.tagheuer.com/the-collection/monaco/index.lbl?lang=en