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Blancpain is delighted to present the new Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune, now fitted with an elaborately designed and patented black ceramic bracelet and a case made from the same material. With an assertive, sporty yet supremely elegant style, this model features a dial in vibrant shades of sunray-brushed blue. Available with a choice of bracelets or straps ranging from ceramic to NATO and sailcloth, the new Bathyscaphe Quantième Complet Phases de Lune brings power, colour and dynamism to the Bathyscaphe line. The year 1953 saw the birth of the Fifty Fathoms, the first true diver’s watch, used as a real tool by professional divers at the time. Its daily-use version, the Bathyscaphe, came into the world in 1956. Designed for everyday wear while offering the opportunity to explore the seabed, this Bathyscaphe line had a different format with a reduced diameter. Now, it is reaffirming the essence of its creation with a dynamic model that combines captivating colour with ceramic. In stark contrast to the black ceramic, the dial of the new complete calendar and moon-phase model is adorned with an elegant shade of blue. Its subtle gradient combined with a sunray finish really brings the dial to life, imbuing it with a personality that changes with the light. Exuding sophistication, it adds depth while providing great luminosity that catches the eye. Just like its wearer, this watch has a personality of its own, intensified by the striking contrast between the dial and the black ceramic case and bracelet, which also reflect the light with their own extraordinary finishes. The Manufacture’s emblematic moon-phase complication finds its place on this new timepiece, which is powered by the calibre 6654.P. Reintroduced by Blancpain in 1983 in the wake of the quartz crisis, this complication enabled the brand to demonstrate that a mechanical timepiece was the product of extraordinary expertise and that quartz could never replace a complex mechanical watchmaking creation. It thus came to symbolise the revival of mechanical watchmaking. Blancpain’s immediately recognisable moon phase is found on the calibre 6654.P, which not only has a 72-hour power reserve (thanks to its two barrels), but also a secure movement, enabling the wearer to adjust the calendar indications at any time of day without damaging it. Adorned with traditional Fine Watchmaking decorations, such as bevelling, circular graining and snailing, this calibre is visible through a sapphire crystal case back and incorporates a silicon balance-spring, making it impervious to magnetism. More on our website. #Blancpain #Luxurytimepieces #Watchmaking

Meet the three new non-limited missions in the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection: MISSION ON EARTH – LAVA, – POLAR LIGHTS and – DESERT. This new nod to the iconic OMEGA Speedmaster Moonwatch draws inspiration from three amazing terrestrial phenomena as seen from space: volcanic lava, the Aurora Borealis and deserts. Like all MoonSwatch watches, this cosmic trio is created from Bioceramic and comes in unique colors developed exclusively for this collection. The three new Bioceramic MoonSwatch MISSION ON EARTH chronographs also feature distinct details on their dials and straps with contrasting topstitching that add to their Earth-inspired beauty. Available as of June 15 in selected Swatch stores worldwide. hashtag #MoonSwatch #OMEGAxSwatch #Swatch https://lnkd.in/e9d9SgGp

Montres Breguet expands its iconic Marine collection with new gem set models. These resolutely contemporary watches inspire a desire for the open seas. MARINE 9518 Two new timepieces join the Marine collection. While one is graced with a sunburst blue dial recalling the sea, the second comes with a silver-toned dial hinting at foam dancing on the rocks. As if to evoke sunshine sparkling on water, eight diamonds take the place of certain hour-markers on each dial, while the bezel is decked out with 50 diamonds. This model features several of Breguet’s notable aesthetic attributes. Firstly, the facetted gold hour and minute hands, which are luminescent and display the famous eccentric open-tipped style. In a reference to maritime signals, the tip of the seconds hand signifies the letter “B” for “Bravo” in navigation codes. At 3 o’clock, the crown guard is distinguished by the wave shape characteristic of the Marine line. The profile (caseband) of each model bears the fluted motif featured on the majority of Breguet watch cases. Abraham-Louis Breguet's love of functional and elegant watchmaking led him to adorn the caseband of most of his watches with guilloché and fluted patterns. This signature style gives a more refined appearance, while also making it less likely to slip from its owner's hands, has been faithfully preserved by the Manufacture. MARINE CHRONOGRAPH 5529 These models enrich the range of chronographs in the Marine Collection and pick up a number of Breguet’s cherished aesthetic codes. Crafted in white or rose gold, these sporty new versions feature a deep blue dial embellished with wave motifs, hand-guilloché within the Manufacture. The abyss blue of the dial is lit up by the sparkle of eight baguette-cut diamonds dotted around the chapter ring. This radiant effect is further enhanced by luminescent hands and Roman numerals. Three 30-minute, 12-hour and 60-second chronograph counters appear at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock respectively. The date window is located between 4 and 5 o’clock, and the bezel of this new edition is adorned with 90 baguette-cut diamonds adding extra radiance. #Breguet #PrestigeTimepieces #Watchmaking #PrestigeWatches

Swatch Faces at the Biennale Arte 2024 The International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia is renowned as one of the most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions globally, and stands as the ultimate celebration of artistic expression, uniting talent from across the globe. Main partner Swatch is proud to announce that six incredibly talented former artists-in-residence from the Swatch Art Peace Hotel will be presenting their work at the upcoming 60th edition of this highly anticipated event, whose theme “Stranieri Ovunque - Foreigners everywhere” has been a strong element of inspiration. Prepare to be amazed by the creativity of these talented individuals during the Swatch Faces 2024 exhibition at the Arsenale. This specially curated space will showcase a unique blend of contemporary artworks that encourage us to explore new territories and new languages. These are the former artists-in-residence set to exhibit their extraordinary creations: Maya Gelfman (Israel), Juan Pablo Chipe (Mexico), the duo Leo Chiachio & Daniel Giannone (Argentina), Luo Bi and Jiannan Wu (both from China). Full story on our website. #SwatchxBiennale #BiennaleArte2024

Art has the power to take us all to different places and amazing things can happen when you take the time to stop and look. This year, Swatch has partnered with the world-famous Tate galleries to bring more art to more people through this year’s Swatch Art Journey with a brand-new range of masterpieces for your wrist to choose from. The Swatch x Tate Gallery Collection reflects the essence of the Swatch brand in a way that none of its art collaborations have before. Our partnership represents a journey through time, genre and self-expression. The iconic artists and unique works chosen for this year’s collection reflect the boundary pushing, innovation, positive provocation, and joie de vivre that Swatch is known for. Swatch is also known for its long-standing love affair with art, bringing more art to more people, and giving wearers the time to express themselves through its unrivaled range of art-inspired watches. Tate is the perfect partner, known for its era- and genre-spanning collections and unique Tate Modern Lates program which invites everyone to be a part of the life of the museum.  Full story on our website. #SwatchxTateGallery #SwatchLovesArt

Introducing MISSION TO THE MOONPHASE, the new non-limited watch in the Bioceramic MoonSwatch Collection! Referencing the full moon with its all-white color scheme, it features all the hallmarks of OMEGA’s Speedmaster Moonwatch. This chronograph stands out with its moon phase function, probably the most poetic of all watch complications. Snoopy, NASA’s safety ambassador since the 1960s, can be found catching some zz’s on the moon phase disc, which rotates in the subdial set at 2 o’clock. A hidden quote from a Snoopy comic strip surrounded by crescent moons and stars is revealed under UV light. MISSION TO THE MOONPHASE is the first chronograph in Swatch history to feature a moon phase function. Available as of March 26 in select Swatch stores worldwide. #MoonSwatch #OMEGAxSwatch #Swatch

Already renowned as the most iconic chronograph on Earth, the Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch is launched in its newest edition – this time with a lacquered white dial inspired by space exploration and the collection’s own famous heritage. This captivating model has been hotly anticipated by Moonwatch fans since November 2023, when the very first edition was spotted on the wrist of Omega brand ambassador, Daniel Craig, at the Planet Omega Exhibition in New York. Now, the design is finally and officially revealed, and is available for public sale. The watch’s most distinctive feature is its rare white dial. When the original Speedmaster was first created in 1957, one of the main goals of the designers was to produce an easy-to-read display with superb legibility. Hence, the white hands and indexes on a black dial. On this new version, the opposite colourway has the same result. Not only has Omega produced this new dial in white with black detailing and new applied indexes, but the designers have also added a stand-out Speedmaster name in red, and given the entire surface a glossy lacquered finish – the first time this technique has ever been used on the Moonwatch’s step dial. More on our website. #OmegaWatches #Moonwatch #prestigetimepieces #watchmaking #luxurywatches

Swiss watchmaker Certina unveils the new DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 – Urban and sporty, the new watch lets travelers track the time simultaneously at home and at destination. While the central hour, minute and second hands show the local time at home, a slim hand fitted with a luminous arrowhead points to the bezel’s 24-hour scale to show the time at the traveler's destination. Adventurous voyagers can easily check the time and date in an additional time zone as well. The new DS Action GMT model is equipped with the advanced Powermatic 80 automatic movement, which features a remarkable 80 hours of power reserve. The big advantage? No matter where you are – deep in the urban jungle or relaxing by the sea – day or night, the time is always right. The DS Action GMT Powermatic 80 is a perfect fit for today’s global travelers. Combining stylish design with advanced functionality, the new model sports a distinctly contemporary look and feel: the black dial features Super-LumiNova® luminous highlights on the hour markers, 12 o’clock triangle, and hour, minute and 24-hour hands. The robust 41-mm stainless steel case is fitted with a screw-down and protected crown and a screw-in case back with sapphire crystal insert. The bi-directional turning bezel is also fashioned in scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and features a 24-hour scale in white set off by a coloured background. A key benefit for the world traveller: hour, minute and second hands display the time of day/night in the traveller’s home time zone, while a slim green pointer with luminous white arrowhead indicates the time at destination. The truly adventurous voyager can also check the time at an additional destination by using the bi-directional bezel to indicate the number of hours difference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT offset) – all while monitoring the time back home. More on our website. #Certina #Watchmaking #AutomaticWatches #

To mark the 70th anniversary of its emblematic CONQUEST collection, Longines is presenting the new CONQUEST HERITAGE CENTRAL POWER RESERVE, inspired by an iconic model from the late 1950s. Unique in the world of watchmaking, its power reserve is displayed on rotating discs in the centre of the dial. Available in champagne, anthracite or black, this singular timepiece testifies to the brand’s technical excellence and timeless elegance. An evocation of daring and of creative spirit, the Conquest collection was the first Longines watch line to have its name protected, in 1954, by the Federal Intellectual Property Office in Berne (Switzerland). Self-winding and water-resistant from the outset, the Conquest line has always been associated with the world of sport and achievement. Symbolizing this spirit of conquest, the collection was expanded in 1959 to include a model with a one-of-a-kind power reserve indicator, consisting of two rotating discs located in the center of the dial. More information on our website. #Longines #Watchmaking #Prestigewatches #Timepiece