New releases - ID Genève Circular C

The brand joined forces with CompPair, whose regenerative technology enabled to create the first watch with a healable material. The dial, side decorations, and bezel are made from 100% recycled carbon fibres that return to their original condition after being heated for one minute. Scratches and other damage that occur while wearing a watch are thus regenerated. The 41mm case hosts the anthracite version of the ETA 2824 automatic movement. The presale started in October on ID Genève’s website at a retail price of CHF 5’540 (+ taxes).

 

 

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Shock absorbers - Dispositivi antiurto

ENGLISH

"If you do not have a blackboard at your disposal ... to explain the KIF ...". This early 1960s ad features the KIF Explainer, a demonstration model of the KIF shock absorber by Parechoc SA. The manufacturer offered it in two variants - above a display stand (see the picture below) or inside a wallet. It was intended for the sales staff of retailers as a marketing tool to persuade customers into the purchase of watches equipped with a shock absorber. Its price of 6 Swiss Francs included a color brochure. 

ITALIANO

"Se non avete una lavagna a vostra disposizione ... per spiegare il KIF ...". Questo annuncio dei primi Anni 60 mostra il "KIF explainer", un modello dimostrativo del dispositivo antiurto KIF prodotto da Parechoc SA. Il fabbricante lo proponeva in due versioni: sopra un piedistallo (vedi l'immagine qui sopra) o all'interno di una custodia. L'oggetto era destinato al personale di vendita dei negozi come strumento per convincere i clienti ad acquistare orologi provvisti di dispositivo antiurto. Il prezzo di 6 Franchi svizzeri comprendeva un opuscolo a colori.

 

 

New releases - Schwarz Etienne Geometry

 

Divided into quadrants, the dial is adorned with an array of finishes, including fluted lines, azuré, clous de Paris and sandblasted sections. It is in 18ct and offered in a choice of two colors: silver and salmon. The 39mm polished stainless steel case features an exhibition case back granting sight of the Manufacture automatic movement, the calibre ASE 200.02. Equipped with a micro-rotor, the latter runs for 86 hours.

 

 

Create a fully customized tourbillon watch

 

The horological experience at Initium introduces a new course for watch enthusiasts: crafting your own Swiss made tourbillon timepiece. Developed in La Chaux-de-Fonds by a watchmaker with whom Initium has been collaborating since 2017, the manually wound caliber boasts a power reserve of 105 hours. Every component, from the case to the hands, including the dials - a peripheral ring containing indexes and a skeletonized central portion - can be chosen by participants to create a fully customized timepiece. The day of instruction provides an immersion into the world of horology, alongside a Master watchmaker with whom participants will also share a meal at noon. The course can be taken at Initium's workshops in Le Noirmont as well as in the old town of Geneva. Price: 18’500 Swiss francs.

 

 

New releases - Hervé Schlüchter L'Essentiel

 

Drawing inspiration from the movements of iconic pocket watches and from an 1810 Antide Janvier regulator, the timepiece displays the hours on a 24-hour philosophical disc in aventurine, the minutes via central regulator hand, and small seconds on a subdial at 6 o'clock. Two complications are included: the 24-hour philosophical disc and the stop lever for time correction. The movement features three horological specialties: a ‘moustache’ lever escapement, a Guillaume-type balance and wolf’s tooth winding. A limited edition of 25 pieces.

 

 

New Releases – Lederer Central Impulse Chronometer

The final two series of the award-winning caliber invented by Bernhard Lederer are housed in a 44 mm case available either in a 904L steel version with a Pacific Green grey-green open dial, or in a 18k pink gold version with a Black Rhodium grey-black open dial. The movement combines a new type of constant-force escapement with a double gear train. This duality is manifest with two synchronized seconds hands running in opposite direction within two intertwined apertures that together form a big figure eight.