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Raidillon 55
Limited Edition
A limited edition of 55 for this Swiss house which
was born of a passion for racing and cars. And
naturally, every single variant (Casual Friday, Design,
Night Panel, Timeless, Cruise, Havana and
Racing) is available in only 55 pieces. Belgian
design - inspiration comes from the Spa-Francorchamps
circuit - and Swiss mechanisms for
handmade elegance and precision with international
charm. Every strap has been handmade in
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Belgium by specialised laboratories using the finest
leathers. The anti-reflex sapphire glass makes
it very easy to read and its clean design with a
42 mm case and strong colours makes it both
sporty and decidedly masculine.
There is also a 55 Chronograph with automatic
movement and an extra touch of exclusivity for
a truly special collection.
www.raidillon-watches.com
Christophe Claret
Christophe Claret’s X-trem-1 is a true marriage of
engineering and mechanics. Different from any
other watch, its flying tourbillon is tilted 30 degrees
with a retrograde hours and minutes display system.
Hours are shown by means of two spheres
inside two sapphire glass tubes to the right and left
of the case. And here’s the revolution in watchmaking:
the spheres move as a result of magnetic fields.
It is the dawn of a new generation. One offshoot is
X-trem-1 Pinball which was created specially for
the charity auction Only Watch in Monaco. Taking
a cue from the ball game, the Pinball model overtly
echoes the Flipper in its mechanisms. And Adagio
is a technical challenge with its double time zone
and repeating minute hand and date display. An
unmistakable feature of this piece is its cathedral
style gong which makes it even more special. Soprano,
on the other hand, is further proof of this
Swiss house’s professionalism. It is a watch which
‘sings’ its manual movements, minutes and tourbillon.
The four mini hammers which produce its
sound and Westminster Chime are visible because
there is no dial.
www.christopheclaret.com
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