montblan 7049 watch

Montblanc is a respected brand that over the years has managed to place on the market of watch manufacturing products of the most exquisite quality and class. Forever paying tribute to taste, elegance and style, Montblanc is the proud manufacturer of some landmark timepieces that marked the watch manufacturing tradition. At one of the most representative events of the watch manufacturing industry, the SIHH 2010 event, Montblanc presented a timepiece that would assure its continuity as a renowned watch manufacturer interested in pioneering techniques, innovation and progress. Montblanc's Villeret 1958 Collection was extended by the introduction of the new Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronographe Watch, a watch that can sustain many functions, while being extremely appealing in terms of design. The innovative concept proposed by the designers from Montblanc was the successful combination between a chronograph and a tourbillon into a single watch, *** of this fine timekeeping instrument one of the most progressive and functional timepieces in the world of watch manufacturing. Apart from the tourbillon and the chronograph, this watch can also provide the function of showing the time on a second time-zone. What's really interesting about the new Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronographe Watch is definitely captured in its design, especially in its dial. The black dial of the watch presents the main functions displayed quite neatly, given the fact that the tourbillon's rotating cage is smaller in size than the balance. This technique has gained quite some fame for the Montblanc designers, being the first to create such a tourbillon. The tourbillon found its spot in the upper part of the dial, hinting to the position of the sun in relation to the other planets. The designers have played a little with the idea of a solar system and have managed to capture the essence of the picture in the displaying of the functions of this watch. The powerful mechanism assuring all these functions is defined as the Calibre 16.60 chronograph movement, being a movement able to provide amazing functionality for people who have high expectations from a watch. No matter the pretensions, we can assure you that this watch can offer almost anything, from a second time-zone, to a day/night function and from traditional functions of hour, second and minute to counters of the chronograph. Montblanc has decided to limit this edition of the new Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronographe Watch to only 8 pieces made of 18 carats red gold and to 8 pieces made of white gold, while just one exclusive timepiece will be produced in platinum. That one timepiece is sure to make a loyal customer or a Montblonc collector proud. The new Montblanc ExoTourbillon Chronographe Watch is available on a black leather strap, fitted with a folding clasp made from the same material as the case. ExoTourbillon Chronographe Pictures Gallery

Inspired by John Harrison's original Ships Chronometer Bremont is building a marine clock as a tribute to this great man. The clock will be made in England and has been designed in house with some unique features not normally found in clocks which include; three time zones, 30 day power reserve, date, 90 day chronograph and the case will be fully waterproof. With such a complicated design and build Bremont will only be able to make 10 to 15 clocks per year. Peter Roberts, Bremont's Technical Director; "We set out to design and create a marine clock suitable for use on the finest sea going vessels of the world. This clock would be robust, reliable and with useful extra features for the owners. Our first decision was that the clock would be round and capable of being mounted via a security plate to a ship's bulk head or a custom stand. All aspects of the design and construction of the clock had to be of the very finest quality - to match our watches in both style and finish. For the movement I have gone back to basics and incorporated some of the best features and designs from clock and watchmakers of the past - re-examined and updated with the technology of today. Therefore, I have incorporated twin fusee systems for the motive force - low friction pivoting systems - a la Harrison. Ball-race and jewels for the going train and I have revisited, using new materials, a classic English escapement." Giles English, Bremont's co-founder; "As a watch lover I have always been equally fascinated with clocks and have been mesmerised by Harrison's story and we made a big decision internally to work such a unique and difficult project. Too often over the years I have seen people with extremely expensive watches but with quartz clocks on their walls/bulkheads. Although we have taken a number of design aspects from our watches we will also be giving purchasers the opportunity to customize part of the design to their own specification." Delivery of the clocks is expected for early January 2011. Features include: The clock will run for one month per winding. The dial indicates: ?Time of day (local) hours minutes seconds, ?Date ?Time of day (home) ?Greenwich Mean Time ?State of wind (power reserve) ?Trip or voyage time (days & hours) All the above functions are useful to the voyager. The clock will be robust, water resistance and a practical instrument - very much in the mould of "Bremont Watches". The quality of manufacture, materials and finish in conjunction with the ability for the client to specify certain custom options/finishes will result in individual clocks of exceptional beauty, coveted as much for their artistry as for their technical merit." We have had considerable interest in the clock and although the final price has not been confirmed yet, we believe it will be in the region of ��38,000 or $58,000 USD said Mr. English.