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A Milestone in Alpina s History The Alpiner 4 Flyback Chronograph with the new Manufacture Calibre AL 760

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A Milestone in Alpina s History The Alpiner 4 Flyback Chronograph
Alpina is no stranger to the chronograph. The traditional Swiss company has been familiar with pocket-watches and wristwatches endowed with an additional stop function for over a hundred years. Nevertheless – and in this respect, there is no difference between Alpina and other renowned Manufactures – the movements ticking away inside the cases were always bought in. Suppliers included Landeron, Minerva and Valjoux. Without exception, they all supplied movement blanks with a guarantee of quality, precision and reliability of operation. The fine finishing of the components, assembly, casing up and final checks were of course all carried out in our own workshops. In this way, the watchmakers gained a wealth of expertise in the demanding field of mechanical timekeeping.
So working together with established experts was no accident. For every watch brand, chronograph calibres represent an immense opportunity that poses a real challenge.


Chronographs of all kinds are generally based on perfectly standard watch movements, notably in a Lépine design with a small-seconds hand opposite the winding and setting crown. On wristwatches, this hand appears in a subdial at 9 o’clock. Watchmakers can mount this sophisticated mechanism, which enables time intervals to be measured without stopping the main movement, immediately under the dial or at the back of the watch. The position chosen has no influence on the stop function. Traditionally, the industry recognises two different modes of construction of a chronograph mechanism: integral and modular, fixed to the watch movement. The latter has the advantage of offering greater flexibility, as it can be fitted, after appropriate adaptation, to a wide variety of hand-wound and automatic calibres. Furthermore, the chronograph assembly can be pre-mounted and tested independently of the “power unit” used, and if necessary even completely replaced. This saves time and hence also costs.
The New Manufacture Calibre AL-760
And now the spotlight is once more on Alpina. After an eventful 132-year history, the Manufacture is presenting the first chronograph developed and produced in-house. Over three years went by in the Swiss mountains between the initial concept and readiness for production. For the good reasons mentioned earlier, the technicians decided to adopt a modular construction for the new calibre AL-760. This step permitted the use of the reliable and robust, tried and tested AL-710 rotor calibre with a balance frequency of 4 Hertz, centre seconds and a date hand at 6 o’clock.
This powerful movement, comprising 233 components (on which only 96 components for the flyback module) with a rotor operating in both directions and a 38-hour power reserve, is particularly suitable for a drive mounted at the front, immediately below the under-dial work. The ingenious construction of the chronograph mechanism is apparent not least from the fact that Alpina was able to create it from only 95 parts. Critically minded contemporaries may suggest at this point that such a small number of parts must imply loss of quality. This is by no means the case. On the contrary, the development team acted in accordance with a wise saying from Antoine de Saint Éxupéry: “Perfection is attained, not when there is no longer anything to add, but when there is no longer anything to take away.” As an adventurous pilot, the French poet knew what he was talking about. In the particular case of a highly complex chronograph mechanism, in which the assemblies have to work together to perfection, keeping to the vital minimum really makes sense. And it adheres to the dictum that nothing can break down and fail if it is not there in the first place!


Actuating the chronograph push-piece above the crown for the first time demonstrates how thoroughly the functional relationships have been thought through. Protection against errors of manipulation is clearly perceptible in the resistance felt on starting. Nevertheless, the pressing action is extremely smooth. Of course, the same is true of the subsequent stopping and resetting operations.
An unmistakeable characteristic of high-quality chronographs is a column wheel rotating on bearings to control the three start, stop and reset functions. In conventional mechanisms, this component has several columns. In contrast, the calibre AL-760 has no standard-type column wheel, but a star-shaped one. Together with the operating lever, which is controlled by the start/stop push-piece, this component is responsible for the exceptionally smooth operation of the mechanism.
The absolutely essential part in all chronographs is the clutch. Its function is to establish the connection between the power source, that is the watch movement, and the gearing, or under-dial work, when required. To achieve this end, watchmakers are acquainted with three different designs: the classic horizontal wheel coupling, the oscillating pinion, also traditional, and lastly the modern vertical friction clutch. Symbolic of the ingenuity of the AL-760’s designers is a new type of swivelling component with two toothed pinions. When the button is pressed, it connects the two “storeys” together. At the lower level, in the watch movement proper, it takes up the rotation of the centre seconds and conveys this, via the corresponding upper component, to the actuating mechanism to turn the chronograph hands. At the same time, the lower central seconds also drives the seconds hand at 9 o’clock, which turns continuously in unison. The rotations of the chronograph hand are “recorded” by the 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock.
Repeating pressing of the start/stop push-piece causes slight pivoting of the clutch lever. The chronograph stops. At the same moment, for perfect legibility, a small locking lever ensures that the two stopping hands pause exactly at the last position chosen. If desired, this stop operation can be repeated as often as wished with the upper push-piece. This is known to specialists as a cumulative split.
The chronograph will not be reset to zero until the push-piece at 4 o’clock is actuated. Here again, the ingeniously contrived construction of this newcomer among chronographs is evident.
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THE DIRECT “IN-LINE” FLYBACK FUNCTION
As a recognized specialist in pilots’ watches, Alpina equipped the calibre AL-760 with a split-seconds function. Also known by the name of “flyback”, this function was invented in the 1930s to make it easier for pilots to use this most essential of instruments. With this function, pressing the push-piece just once starts the timer again from zero. In this case, the push-piece at 4 o’clock and its associated mechanism cause three tasks to be performed very quickly one after the other: first, the clutch is disengaged; secondly, the chronograph is reset to zero by means of the single-piece hammer, whose sloping surfaces turn the two zero reset hearts so that the hands position themselves vertically again; and thirdly, the clutch engages once more as soon as the push-piece is released. The highly complex sequence of movements involved in this case proceeds directly from the push-piece to the clutch lever. This instant type of flyback is another instance of the unique details of construction of the new calibre AL-760.
And last, but not least noteworthy, are the carefully designed shape and the mode of attachment, not by a force-fit method, of the chronograph module to the basic watch movement. It achieves a reliable and, above all, energy-saving connection between the two mechanisms, both of them produced in-house.
And to conclude, the very legible date hand at 6 o’clock avoids the unsightly well through which the date disc rotating on the front of the basic movement must be read on modular chronographs of conventional construction.
More Than the Sum of Its Parts
Ultimately, a fantastic new watch movement can only be as good as the sum total of case, dial, hands and wristlet. This was true back in 1938, when the “Alpina 4” sports watch stopped the show. And with good reason. The figure “4” symbolised four decisive characteristics at once:
1st – antimagnetic
2nd – water-resistant “Geneva” case
3rd – Incabloc shock protection, and
4th – the use of non-rusting stainless steel for the highly robust case.
All this and much more goes to make up the new “Alpiner 4 Chronograph Flyback”. Its sportily elegant stainless steel case with ergonomically shaped chronograph push-pieces, screw-down winding and setting crown, and scratch-resistant sapphire crystal measures 45 millimetres in diameter. It can withstand a water pressure of up to 10 atmospheres, equivalent to a diving depth of 100 metres. Following a long tradition, the screwed steel case back is decorated with the familiar Alpina logo. Looking at the right-hand side of the case, connoisseurs will immediately notice that the crown and push-piece lie on a straight line, despite the calibre AL-760’s modular construction.
Safety and comfort on the wrist are ensured by either a sporty stainless steel link bracelet or an elegant strap in precious alligator.
The designers configured the dial and hands with optimum legibility under all circumstances in mind. Super-LumiNova highlights facilitate use of the watch after dark.
This is the moment to show the fact sheet:
The “Alpiner 4 Chronograph Flyback” in Brief
At Baselworld 2015, the Alpina watch Manufacture, founded in 1883, launched its first automatic chronograph produced in-house.      With the new automatic calibre AL-760, the technicians made the considered choice of a modular mode of construction based on the tried and tested AL-710 with a winding rotor operating in both directions. The control mechanism of the front-mounted chronograph is  distinguished by its ingenious construction, which achieves the highest degree of functionality with only 96 components. And it adheres to the dictum that nothing can break down and fail if it is not there in the first place! Special features of the new chronograph include a directly actuated flyback function. With this useful function, the 8th-second chronograph can be stopped and restarted from zero by pressing the push-piece just once. A counter at 3 o’clock adds cumulative times up to 30 minutes. Opposite, at 9 o’clock, the permanent-seconds hand rotates as usual. And incorporated into the Super-LumiNova-highlighted dial with the utmost harmony, the date hand is positioned at 6 o’clock. Of course, Alpina also made the hands luminous at night.
The AL-760 movement beats at a frequency of 4 Hertz in its large stainless steel case, reminiscent of the legendary “Alpina 4” of 1938. The screwed case back bears the well-known Alpina logo. The wristwatch, available with a stainless steel bracelet or alligator strap, is water-resistant to a pressure of ten atmospheres.
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About Alpina
ALPINA, THE ORIGINAL SWISS SPORT WATCH
ALPINE SPORTS WATCH MANUFACTURING – SINCE 1883
Alpina, famous for its red triangle signature, is an independent, family-owned fine watchmaking manufacture based in Geneva, Switzerland. Founded in 1883, Alpina’s watchmaking history spans more than 130 years.  A true pioneer of the Swiss watchmaking industry, Alpina has been the source of numerous innovations, patents and calibers. Alpina invented the concept of the sport watch, as we know it today, with the birth of its legendary Alpina 4 in 1938.
Faithful to its long tradition of creating mechanical calibers, Alpina manufactures, in its Geneva-based Manufacture, four in-house movements in-house: the Tourbillon AL-980, the World Timer AL-718, the Automatic Regulator AL-950 and the Small Date Automatic AL-710.
Alpina’s mission is to design and engineer luxury sport watches that operate with the greatest precision and reliability possible in the most demanding sporting environments, like the Alps.

Ateliers deMonaco launches its Manufacture Flyback Chronograph Introducing the Admiral collection

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2015 will be the year in which Ateliers deMonaco (dMc) will start producing its own in-house flyback chronograph movements, adding yet another to our roster of in-house made movements and serving as the basis for the new released Admiral collection.


As per our innovation tradition of making complications work simpler and better, our patented manufacture flyback chronograph, which measures a succession of elapsed times, eliminates many superfluous repetitive operations. On ordinary chronographs, the buttons must be pressed three times in succession to measure successive intervals: once to stop the chronograph, once to reset it to zero, once to start again. With the flyback function, pressing the “flyback” button once stops timing the first interval and resets the hand to zero. The chronograph hand starts again the instant the button is released.


Return to zero mechanism
A pending patent for the ”Direct Return to Zero” mechanism :
this mechanism is unlike other chronographs directly actionned by the 4 o’clock pusher. The advantage of this mechanism is that it has a multi function Flyback Hammer. This Flyback Hammer is programmed to action the disengage the chronograph clutch wheel, engage the brake, turn the chronograph second and minute wheel.
The honorary title “Admiratus Admiratorum” (the most admired of the admired) was believed to have been given during the reign of the Norman ruler Roger II (1095–1154) to his naval commander George of Antioch. The word “admiral” has today come to be almost exclusively associated with the leading position in most of the world’s navies, equivalent to the army rank of General. Still today, appreciated by pilots for the time it saves, this complication is particularly admired for its use in navigation, racing and by commanders of any challenge alike!
Our Philosophy – deMonaco was founded in 2008 to let the next generation watchmakers create timepieces of exceptional quality, with the latest innovation and the rarest, most exquisite and robust materials; to go far beyond what was considered possible. Our dream is one of relentless reinvention and commitment to bring you the extraordinary: we call it Nouvelle Horlogerie! We do this not only by putting something truly exceptional on your wrist but also by ensuring your deMonaco timepiece is more than an object of desire, a true reflection of your individuality. What unites us with our clients is the belief that life is not only about luxury, but luxury sure is life!
The Admiral Chronograph is made in a limited edition of 88 pieces in each version (18Kt rose gold or 18Kt white gold).
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For more information
Please contact betty@ateliers-demonaco.com, or visit us next March 19-26, 2015 at the Baselworld Fair, where we will be located in Hall 1.1, stand B79.

HUBLOT – Presenting the new BIG BANG FERRARI watches

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Presenting the new BIG BANG FERRARI watches !
A fantastic third year of collaboration between Ferrari and Hublot is coming to an end.
Following the launch of the first two watches, the Big Bang Titanium and the Big Bang Magic Gold in 2012, the famous MP-05 LaFerrari – the only watch in the world with a 50-day power reserve – three Big Bang models in 2013, three Big Bang models in 2014, two new Big Bang Ferrari “racing” versions have now been unveiled.


Exceptional sports watches in honour of exceptional racing cars. In 2015, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Big Bang, Hublot is unveiling two new models developed with Ferrari: the first is the aptly named Big Bang Ferrari Black Ceramic, which is adorned with details in Ferrari’s legendary red colour; the second is the Big Bang Ferrari Grey Ceramic, inspired by the historic NART (North America Racing Team) livery.
Constructed on a 45 mm diameter chassis in black or grey ceramic, the sporty design of the new Big Bang Ferrari models is enhanced by a profiled aerodynamic dial through which the depths of the movement can be glimpsed. The UNICO manufacture movement is dominated by the unique and distinctive Ferrari grille – a blackened criss-cross mesh which clearly reveals the main plates and bridges of the movement.
The dial features an appliqué of the iconic prancing horse at 9 o’clock, while the minute counter and date window appear at 3 o’clock in the colours of the Ferrari shield. The predominant colour on the strap also reflects the aesthetic of the dial, with indices and hands featuring a rhodium-plated finish for the grey ceramic and red varnish for the black ceramic. Recalling the distinctive codes of the five-spoke Ferrari wheels, the oscillating weight is visible beneath the transparent sapphire case-back.


The case middle incorporates elongated push-buttons in titanium and rubber, fixed to a rotating staff like the pedals of a car. The leather strap features a red or grey livery with “striping” reminiscent of that found on racing cars. It is equipped with the innovative “One click” attachment system inspired by car seat belts, making it easily interchangeable.
Clearly displaying its affiliation with the automotive world, the new Big Bang Ferrari is available in two versions – black or grey ceramic – each numbering 250 pieces. They both have a 72-hour power reserve.
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The UNICO movement is designed, developed, machined and assembled by the micro-mechanical engineers, engineers and watchmakers at Hublot. Other features: a practical flyback chronograph which can be reset at any time, and which is unique in the watchmaking industry, two push-buttons, with date indicator, and featuring a uniquely positioned mechanism with dual coupling and the famous “column wheel” visible on the dial side. Its development required a completely original approach and thinking outside the box: For example, the hour counter is driven directly by the barrel, and there is no jumper in the chronograph mechanism. This simplification boosts reliability and robustness. Its pallet fork and escapement wheel are fixed to a removable platform and are made from silicon, whose lightness provides a guarantee of performance. Its construction, which incorporates just 330 components, has been simplified as much as possible in order to further increase robustness. This result is the fruit of continual adjustments made since 2009, the year it was launched, which have been carried out jointly by the technical office, the laboratory and the after-sales service in the manufacture. Its frequency of 4 Hz/28,800 vibrations per hour and its immaculate finish are also a guarantee of high chronometric quality. Finally, its automated production, which includes automation of the machining, stone fitting, oiling and numerous assembly operations also ensures consistent, controlled quality. Its power reserve is around 72 hours.
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HUBLOT SA – Switzerland – www.hublot.com – T +41 (0)22 990 90 00 – F +41(0)22 990 90 29
International Press Contact: Anaïs Tréand – a.treand@hublot.ch

Mamuş Jewellery at Istanbul Jewelry Show

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Mamuş Jewellery at Istanbul Jewelry Show - visit us at Istanbul

We kindly invite you to visit us at Istanbul Jewelry Show  between 12-15 March 2015 at  Hall 2  Booth 4R29-31

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All kind of pearl necklace models

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All kind of pearl necklace models
There is no doubt that pearls are the epitome of beauty and class. Though, sometimes they can be seen as very rigid and strict- nowadays, they are moving to a style that is cooler and laid-back. Here are some of the different kinds of pearl models that you must definitely get your hands on… or your neck.


Classic pearl pieces can turn a boring and normal day at the office into your finest moment of feeling attractive and elegant all at the same time.  A suitable piece of pearl jewelry is a very good investment when bought. Their all-time elegance and beauty keeps them fashionable, no matter what the current trend there is and in any age of time. Their flexibility makes them be able to transcend the style year after year. When looking for something to accessorize their new pieces, designers always choose pearls every single time.
These pearl necklace models come in different variations. One can be a single strand pearl necklace. A simple long strand is already enough to make any outfit stand out than the rest of the people around. Top it off with matching earrings then you’re good to go. Some may say that it is very common and mainstream to use long strand pearl necklaces. There are also others that would define it as old news. Well that’s what makes it vintage and time-transcendent.


Another style that pearl necklaces would be amazing on is when it is multi strand. This is perfect for those outfits that is very simple and plain. A pearl necklace like this can add to the layers and glam but still make it look like there’s not too much going on the outfit. Also, you can remove it when you’re out for a stroll in the streets but you can put it back on when you’re going clubbing or drinks with your girlfriends.
Short pearl necklaces are a whole other story. They are most definitely great for outfits that are formal and intended for long gown events. However, there might be instances that they go for informal outfits as well like the one with jeans and just a white tank top. It is always up to you to make it work. Nonetheless, they would still make you look classic and elegant.
Chunky pearl necklaces are new to the pearl trend. It is seen in a lot of runway shows and designers are making it a thing now in fashion. However, this can sometimes go a little too overboard because let’s face it, extravagant pearls mean too much pearls. One must be careful how to mix and match these with outfits and other accessories as well.
These are just some of the different pearl models out there. Of course, pearls are also great for earrings, bracelets and on hair accessories too. Despite all these variations on how one can wear pearls, there’s one things that’s for sure- pearls are timeless, classic and all around beautiful that’s why until in this generation, it is the one trend that we can’t get rid of nor do we want to.
One of our member Ayşegül Acar
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Name of Elegance ; JOUELSILVER

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Name of Elegance ; JOUELSILVER
The owner and founder of Jouel, Emin Hosgor, combines inspiration and his experiences he went through in the United States for 8 years to produce his unique designs. When we are designing a piece of jewelry, our inspiration source is the Great Anatolian Civilizations well known for jewelry making for many centuries.


Being at the Grand Bazaar, the melting pot of those great civilizations, motivates us to create our new models. What makes Jouel distinguished is its handmade pieces with fascinating gemstones.
The designs are manufactured according to the shape of the gemstone. This is unusual because in this industry, the stone is generally cut and adjusted to the model.


Emin Hosgor outsources setters, model makers, stone cutters,and handmade artisans to reach the design’s best quality and high aesthetic. Jouel is always prepared with a full collection for customers around the globe.
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