Christophe Claret Adagio
For years Christophe Claret labored in relative obscurity creating horological masterpieces sold under the names of others. To date he has devised and executed 68 unique complicated movements. In 2009, the man behind the curtain released the first timepiece widely marketed under his own name. Following the “bravos”, Claret is launching a second piece bearing his name. His encore is called Adagio. The Adagio features central hour and minute hands, small seconds at 9 o'clock in a window or subdial, depending on the versions, along with a large date at 6 o'clock and a dual time-zone (hours and minutes) display complete with day/night indication in a subdial at 2 o'clock.This timepiece is equipped with Calibre SLB88, naturally created entirely in house, composed of 455 parts and measuring 34mm in diameter. Striking the hours, quarters and minutes on demand, the cathedral gongs of the striking mechanism are fitted with a patented device preventing them from knocking against ea

Nayla Hayek Named Swatch Group Chairwoman
Nayla Hayek has been named chairwoman of the Swatch Group Ltd., succeeding her father, Nicolas G. Hayek, who died of heart failure at Swatch Group headquarters in Bienne, Switzerland on June 28. She was elected by a unanimous vote of the board of directors on June 30. Previously, she was vice-chairman of the board. The move is doubtless the transition that Hayek Senior wanted. It ensures that the management of the world's largest watch company remains in family hands. Nayla Hayek's brother, G. Nicolas (Nick) Hayek, succeeded his father as Swatch Group CEO in 2003. Hayek Senior had two children. The fact that they now hold the two most important posts in the company that he founded guarantees that the policies and vision he put in place will remain.Nicolas Hayek Senior controlled 40% of the shares of the Swatch Group through what is called the Hayek Pool. The Hayek family is understood to now control those shares. Nayla Hayek has been a member of the Swatch Group board of directors si

Dzmitry Samal Watches In Concrete
Urban dwellers looking for an interesting new timepiece design may very well be taken by this fresh collection from Dzmitry Samal. The former car designer now has a line of timepieces and eye wear. His unique designs mirror dual influences from big city life and pop art culture. Each of these aesthetics is richly represented in the new watch collection which have the very first timepieces I have seen with actual concrete cases.According to Dzmitry Samal, the cases involve a patented new process with specially machined and polished concrete. Dzmitry Samal intentionally chose this "megalopolis inspired" material given its ubiquitous presence in city life. The concrete cases come in two forms and are cut into interesting shapes. The inner watch cases are in steel. Both cases are 42mm wide and attached to them are rubber straps.While Dzmitry Samal is French, the watches are said to be Swiss made. He does not claim that concrete is inherently a luxury material. He does however feel that the

Franck Muller himself prides with the fact that he actually designs
Franck Muller himself prides with the fact that he actually designs the device of each single watch himself.If you ever decide to purchase one or perhaps a handful of Franck Muller luxury watches usually there are some things you may need to take into account before going ahead and shopping.

constellation day date????
hi guys,i own a ss omega constellation day date the old shape. iam wondering how old could be this watch and how much does it worth.and what do u think about this watchmany thanks.