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The Watch Collector
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 The
OMEGA Skeletonized Central Tourbillon Co-Axial Platinum Limited Edition is the
ultimate expression of the watchmaker’s art. Each watch is handcrafted in Omega’s
Cellule Haut de Gamme (Tourbillon Atelier) in Bienne by a select group of
horologists.
In a
Tourbillon movement, all of the main components responsible for the timepiece’s
precision are assembled in a rotating cage. OMEGA is the only watchmaker ever
to have created a central Tourbillon. Its titanium cage rotates completely
every 60 seconds, offsetting the effect of gravity on the performance of the
watch.
The
Skeletonized Tourbillon Co-Axial Platinum Limited Edition combines the complex
Tourbillon technology with dazzling design elements.
The
movement has a luxurious sun-brushed pearlescent finish and its bridges and
mechanisms are hand polished. The rotor with its sapphire plate has been newly
designed and is etched with the words “Limited Edition” and the watch’s
individual serial number. The hands are etched on to sapphire crystal disks and
propelled by gearing at the peripheries of the disks. The result is dramatic,
as they appear to float freely above the movement.
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Designer Time Pieces
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BRM Watches are made entirely by hand at the company's headquarters just outside of Paris. Bernard Richards BRM's owner and designer dreams big and hits the mark time and time again with collections that are bold unique and timeless. One of Richards' greatest triumphs is the development of a watch with a double rotor, a truly dazzling display. Together with head watchmaker Jean Paul Crabbe, Richards crafted the BiRotator which includes a state of the art shock absorption device (twin rotators are mounted on double rows of ceramic bearings requiring no lubrication)
The Bi-Rotator is the signature watch of the collection and serves as a benchmark for the brands committment for perfection.
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 A look beyond his finely tailored suits and Rolls Royce Phantom will reveal that Jay-Z has truly become the quintessential renaissance man. In addition to his association with brands like Rockawear, S. Carter footwear and the fledgling Armandale Vodka, Over the past few years Jay, the supreme lyricist, has become music CEO, Sports Team owner and restaurateur.
With all that goin’ on last year, Audemars Piaget, one of the worlds most prestigious watch brands asked Jay-Z to co-design a commemorative watch in honor of his ten years in the music industry. Audemars felt that no other artist has contributed so much in a 10 year period and wanted to mark the occasion with an anniversary wristwatch. In total, 100 timepieces were produced; 50 in stainless steel, 30 in pink gold, and 20 in platinum.
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SIX LOOKS FOR YOUR WATCH COLLECTION
Many watch enthusiasts who like the sparkle of VS diamonds on their
timepiece also recognize the cache of a fine collectible watch. Brandon
Thomas an expert in the collectible watch game and Director at
Antiquorum, an international Auctioneer of fine watches, makes some
recommendations on how to “style it out” with six looks for six different
budgets: Thomas has
broken the “Wardrobe” down into six different styles (Active, Casual,
Smart Casual, 9 to 5, Evening and Black-Tie) and six budgets from US$
20,000 to “Unlimited”.
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 Over the past several years Panerai has become a hot item with the “in
crowd” and Sylvester Stallone can be credited with the brand’s recent
popularity. In 1995 Stallone called on the company to produce a limited
number of watches, signed by him, as gifts for several celebrity
friends including Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Several
limited edition “Slytech” models have been produced and the
relationship between Panerai and Stallone continues to this day. Only
500 examples of the Sylvester Stallone “Luminor Chrono 1000M Slytech”
were made in 1995.
This huge 47 mm titanium divers watch features a self-winding,
water-resistant, chronograph movement, helium escape valve and 46-hour
power reserve, engraved with Sylvester Stallone’s autograph expect to
pay between $8,000-$10,000.
Panerai’s initial notoriety came as the official watch of Royal Italian
Navy Divers and more recently as the official timekeeper of Ferrari.
Panerai’s storied history makes it one of the sexiest collectible
watches on the market.
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The Watch Collector
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 Just like the iconic Martini, shaken not stirred, the Omega watch has been iconic to the James Bond character. In 2007 Omega celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Omega Speedmaster.
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