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Welcome to this week’s instalment of our regular series, where we highlight all of the latest watch news in The Wind Up. In this week’s column, we’ll be featuring new pieces from H. Moser & Cie, Girard-Perregaux and Bremont. Enjoy gents!
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H. Moser & Cie Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade
H. Moser & Cie has just released its latest rendition of the highly acclaimed Swiss Alp watch, aptly named the Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade. It features a digital-style seconds counter that is of course completely mechanical with Moser’s incredible Vantablack dial.
The Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade’s conception and execution was summed up perfectly by H. Moser & Cie’s CEO, Edouard Meylan in the following quote: “This idea was conceived by a customer and friend of the brand, a true enthusiast and fan of the Swiss Alp Watch collection. He came to visit us with an extremely precise design and we immediately wanted to create this model, perfectly in line with our philosophy, with a touch of humour and a hint of provocation”.
- Brand: H. Moser & Cie
- Model: Swiss Alp Watch Final Upgrade
- Reference: 5324-1205
- Case Diameter: 38.2 × 44.0 mm (rectangular)
- Case Thickness: 10.5 mm
- Case Material: Stainless steel with black DLC coating, sapphire crystal front and caseback
- Water Resistance: 30 m (3 ATM)
- Movement: Calibre HMC 324, in-house manual-winding
- Power Reserve: 96 hours (approx. 4 days)
- Strap: Hand-stitched black alligator leather with DLC-coated steel pin buckle
- Price (at launch): EUR 27,000
Girard-Perregaux Quasar Infrared
Following on from the success of the Quasar Light and the Quasar Azure models, Girard-Perregaux has released its latest Haute Horlogerie piece to celebrate the Chinese New Year, the Quasar Infrared. Employing red tones throughout its hand-blown floating glass sapphire, the Quasar Infrared is a striking timepiece that evokes the ideology of contemporary, avant-garde watchmaking.
- Brand: Girard-Perregaux
- Model: Quasar Infrared
- Reference: 99295-43-2004BAHA
- Case Diameter: 46 mm
- Case Thickness: 15.25 mm
- Case Material: Sapphire
- Water Resistance: 30 m (3 ATM)
- Movement: GP09400-1439, automatic tourbillon with Three Sapphire Bridges, 21,600 vph, 27 jewels
- Power Reserve: Min. 60 hours
- Strap: High-gloss red calfskin with hand-stitching, white gold triple-folding buckle; second red alligator strap included
- Price (at launch): CHF 283,000 (pièce unique)
Bell & Ross Partner With Patrouille De France
Bell & Ross has announced its official partnership with the French Acrobatic Patrol, also known as the patrouille de France, chosen by the armée de l’Air et de l’Espace (French Air and Space Force). Considered as one of the most precise and aesthetic acrobatic patrols in the world, the patrouille de France has flown around the world with grace and elegance for more than 67 years. Looking forward to seeing what Bell & Ross will release to commemorate this incredible partnership.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Announces its Reverso Book
Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Reverso is one of the most iconic timepieces and has been held in the highest of regards since its inception in 1931. The Reverso book traces the story of the timepiece through the years with archival imagery, original photography and ecovative text by author, historian, journalist and horological specialist Nicholas Foulkes. The Reverso book will also share the stories of more than a dozen Reverso owners who have personalised their timepieces in their own unique ways.
Greubel Forsey Balancier Contemporain in Red Gold
Greubel Forsey has released its incredible Balancier Contemporain in 5N red gold, creating the ultimate contrast of lively colours, hand-finished details and mechanical complexities. The Balancier Contemporain boasts the maison’s smallest-diameter movement whose meticulous details and finishings are second to none. The use of 5N red gold for the case gives the Balancier Contemporain another aesthetic element that ties in well with the overall colour scheme of the openworked dial. Love it.
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- Brand: Greubel Forsey
- Model: Balancier Contemporain
- Case Diameter: 39.60 mm
- Case Thickness: 12.21 mm
- Case Material: 18k 5N red gold
- Water Resistance: 30 m (3 atm)
- Movement: In-house manual-wind, 255 components, 33 jewels, 21,600 vph (3 Hz), 32.40 mm diameter
- Power Reserve: 72 hours
- Strap: Hand-sewn alligator leather with 18k 5N red gold pin buckle
- Price (at launch): CHF 195,000
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