Watch exhibition
The Off 7 of the Independents
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In this fall of 2022, earlier in the calendar than usual, we invite you to discover the partner brands of the seventh edition of our exhibition "Le Off des Indépendants". Seven years already since we embarked on the adventure of an independent exhibition conceived as a "Cabinet of Curiosities".
As I wrote in the past years, a watch must be seen, touched, looked at, "studied" with care and put on the wrist! So you will know if it is for you or not. Many independent brands are rare on the market, even impossible to find or almost. Our credo is to introduce you to rare or original brands and watches, in very varied price ranges, which meet the wishes and tastes of our customers and of those who join us, more numerous each year.
Since its origin, the concept of this exhibition has been to offer a presentation of independent watch brands in Paris in order to compensate for the disappearance of the consumer shows that had taken place in Paris until 2015. Seven years already!
Every autumn since 2016, the Fréret-Roy boutique has organized this original exhibition where certain brands come to exhibit during the exhibition, which will begin this year at the beginning of November and end at the end of January. Most brands decide to stay throughout the year and become permanent partners of the store, except for those who do not find their audience there.
Each of our permanent partners has its own page on our website, under the brand name.
For the history of each brand, please refer to the dedicated page.
The brands of the Off 7!
Discover below, listed in alphabetical order, the brands and the main models in the spotlight during this seventh edition of the "OFF des Indépendants" which will begin on November 8. Taking into account the All Saints holidays, the two cocktails will be held in November and December, on a date that will be specified on the "Events" of our site and on this page!
ArtyA Son of Sea Depth Gauge
Dive into the deep waters...
Discover this exceptional piece candidate for the GPHG 2022!
In recent years, ArtyA has developed a complete collection of watches for underwater sports.
Without ever losing sight of its innovative and artistic DNA, the Son of Sea Depth Gauge is one of the highlights of the collection.
It features the main colors that disappear as you dive deeper. From red to blue, passing through orange, yellow and green, you can check your depth by looking at the colors still visible on your dial. This original, technical and artistic innovation has logically earned it a nomination for the Grand Prix de l'Horlogerie de Genève in the "Diving Watches" category.
The expertise of the independent Swiss brand in the work of sapphire crystal was bound to influence this new collection.
A material never before used in the marine world, we discover a full range of pieces, each more unique than the last, as evidenced by this Son of Sea Blue Wave Crystal with a blue sapphire crystal bezel that adorns its case entirely in transparent sapphire and its enamel dial resembling the shape of a drop falling into the water.
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Below are the HD photos of the two watches
Artya in duo, with or without Artya logo:
Historiador
Hemingway
Cuervo y Sobrinos pays tribute to its former client, the famous writer and legend of the 20th century, Ernest Hemingway, who lived in Cuba for more than 20 years, a country he loved.
The two versions offered are limited to 140 pieces each. These new models, dedicated to a great literary figure, are the first Swiss watches officially approved by Hemingway Limited.
The creative team at Cuervo y Sobrinos has selected vintage-inspired shades such as mellow creams and tobacco toned hues, colours that would have been familiar to Ernest Hemingway during his time in Cuba. This new model is officially licenced by Hemingway Limited, an organisation that manages the Ernest Hemingway© trademark, initiated by Ernest’s eldest son, Jack and founded by the three sons, in 1988.
Measuring 40mm in diameter, all versions of this new watch are housed in a stainless steel Historiador case, chosen for its vintage-inspired appearance and ergonomic elongated lugs. To the rear of the watch, the case back is engraved with a Hemingway logo, providing a respectful nod to the legendary American novelist. A colour-coordinating leather strap and CyS-branded clasp securely affix the watch to the wrist.
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New
Historian
Gran Premio de Cuba
This new chronograph dedicated to great cars refers to the historic car race of the 1957 Cuban Grand Prix!
In the same spirit, Cuervo y Sobrinos is associated with the "Historic Endurance" race which revives the passion for "old-fashioned" car racing!
Cuervo y Sobrinos has looked back to 1957, a time when Cuba hosted the action-packed Cuban Grand Prix. The suitably-named Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba “1957” is a new chronograph, limited to 162 pieces, inspired by the historical race, but crafted for a modern-day audience.
The inaugural Cuban Grand Prix, the Gran Premio de Cuba was held in 1957. The race threaded its way through the grand avenues and vibrant esplanade of Malecón, north of Havana.
In 1957, Juan Manuel Fangio, the famous Argentinian driver, secured victory in his Maserati 300S. The following year, on the eve of the race, anti-government revolutionaries kidnapped Fangio, however, the race still went ahead and Stirling Moss was victorious in his Ferrari 335S. Unfortunately, the 1959 race was cancelled due to political instability, however, it returned for one last time in 1960, when the British driver, Stirling Moss, was once again, triumphant, albeit this time in a Maserati Tipo 61.
The exotic backdrop of Havana made the race a fascinating spectacle and, despite the political challenges and the tragic death of several spectators, many motor racing enthusiasts still talk of the race with much affection. Now, Cuervo y Sobrinos honours the Gran Premio de Cuba with a new, limited-edition chronograph bearing the name and date of the legendary race first edition.
The coral red tones of the central dial area are framed with a cream circlet that serves as a telemeter scale. Beyond the telemeter scale is a black ring, hugging the interior of the case which plays host to a tachymeter. This feature allows the wearer to determine the speed of a vehicle over a known distance.
Measuring 42mm in diameter, the Cuervo y Sobrinos Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba is housed in a stainless steel case. The dial sits beneath a double curved sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Two piston-style chronograph pushers are positioned on the right flank of the case and the lugs are ergonomically-shaped, optimising wearer comfort.
The watch is supplied on a black ‘racing style’ matte leather strap. It features numerous perforations, a detail inspired by the racing gloves of yesteryear. Red stitching and an openworked CyS-branded clasp are two additional refinements. The case back is adorned with a Gran Premio 1957 de Cuba insignia and the model is limited to just 162 pieces. This latter number was inspired by the 162 mile race distance of the Gran Premio 1957 de Cuba.
At the heart of the Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba “1957” sits an automatic Swiss movement, the CyS 8099 calibre. Based on the Valjoux 7753, the movement features an engraved oscillating weight and has a power-reserve of 48 hours.
In releasing the Historiador Gran Premio de Cuba “1957”, Cuervo y Sobrinos celebrates Cuba’s rich and illustrious history. Furthermore, it respects the brand’s heritage while engaging with today’s discerning watch enthusiast and motorsport fan.
The Gran Premio de Cuba chronograph is vailable at the price of 3700 € Tax included.
Klepcys DICE
Double Independent Chronograph Evolution
"Inspiration"
As Jean-François Mojon explains
“This modern chronograph is the result of a long reflection on the role of timekeeping in sports competitions. In many sports it is often important to measure elapsed time with two different start times. This concerns, for example, sports events such as marathons or biathlons, where the athletes do not cross the starting line at the same time, or in Formula 1 - a world very close to CYRUS - where two pilots, during race, do not leave at the same time. Or even in car rallies, it is common to use two independent chronographs.
As its name suggests, KLEPCYS DICE is a "Double Independent Chronograph" that integrates two independent single-pusher chronograph mechanisms, each with a column wheel, in a single wristwatch.
It is a world first launched by Cronode and CYRUS Genève and this innovation represents a new step in the history of chronographs.
The Klepcys DICE "Double Chronographs" family is enriched by two new models in the fall of 2022, after the Klepcys DICE LIME of last spring presented hereafter, the Klepcys DICE RACING completes this exceptional collection!
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Coming soon !
KLEPCYS DICE RACING
Like its predecessors, KLEPCYS DICE RACING is inspired by sporting competitions, and especially by motor racing. It is a world very close to CYRUS Genève which, amongst other things, is one the official sponsor of the HAAS F1 team, including drivers Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen.
This latest creation, brainchild of master watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, has a revamped look. But it also experiments with an innovative material the Maison has never used before: carbon fiber. Its highly resistant nature, along with its characteristic lightness, thermal insulation and flame resistance, ensure carbon fiber is an appealing choice.
KLEPCYS DICE RACING still retains its iconic cushion-shaped case with a diameter of 42 mm, available in polished/brushed grade-5 titanium, or black DLC-coated titanium which, for this latest addition, has been teamed with an all-new black matt carbon fiber bezel. As the carbon fibre is first layered and then machined, the surface of each bezel will be different from the other, thus giving each piece of KLEPCYS DICE RACING its uniqueness.
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Klepcys Dice Racing
Titanium & Carbon Fiber, 539.508.TTC.A
Edition limitée 15 pièces
Klepcys Dice Racing
Titanium & Carbon Fiber, 539.508.TTC.A
Edition limitée 15 pièces
Klepcys DICE LIME
The look of the Klepcys DICE Lime has been modified compared to the models originally presented. The chronograph counter and small seconds are both crafted in anti-reflective sapphire crystal with markers and profiles in green. The bridges above the respective counters are lacquer-finished in the same shade. The colour elements are all combined with skill, making for a dial which is aesthetically pleasing. To round off the style of the new Klepcys DICE Lime, CYRUS Genève has opted for a green Cordura fabric strap with a titanium folding clasp to match the case. The watch is delivered with an additional soft black rubber strap.The detailed presentation and HD Photos are available by clicking on the buttons below:
Klepcys Dice Lime Black DLC Titanium, 539.508.DD.B
Limited edition 10 pieces, 1 piece available!
The power of the most beautiful gems of nature
Ebel Sport Classic Natural Stones
The very first limited edition pieces of the EBEL Sport Classic collection reveal their audacity with very glamorous precious stone dials. The trilogy begins with Tiger's Eye, a reddish-brown stone streaked with golden bands, representing the power and fearlessness of the animal whose name it bears. With its intense blue, lapis lazuli attracts the eye and symbolizes wisdom and self-expression. A green and enchanting stone, Malachite is known to bring transformation and positive change. All three models are crafted in stainless steel and 18K yellow gold and adorned with yellow gold coated Roman numerals and hands, as well as diamond indexes and a diamond-set bezel. Each model is limited to only 200 pieces.
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FROM MOUNTAINOUS PEAKS TO THE END OF THE COSMOS:
EMILE CHOURIET UNVEILS THE CHALLENGER CLIFF AND ITS METEORITE DIAL
Inspired by the landscapes of the Alps and the adventurous spirit of mountaineers, the Challenger Cliff collection is designed for those who choose to live their passions during the precious moments that belong only to them. With this new model which comes to enrich its collection, Emile Chouriet looks well beyond the horizon, towards the stars. The brand celebrates men's fascination with space and their desire to explore the full extent of the universe, through a new edition of the Challenger Cliff which sports a real meteorite dial. The dial is the centerpiece of this watch inspired by the cosmos. Crafted from a meteor that traveled from the far reaches of our solar system to Earth, this gray meteorite dial features a naturally drawn crystalline pattern and displays varying dark charcoal and silver gray hues. Meticulously cut and polished by hand by experienced craftsmen to reveal its exceptional beauty, each dial is absolutely unique, as it is adorned with a pattern of its own. To provide optimal readability day and night, the dial features large faceted and luminescent hands and indexes, with polished and matt surfaces, as well as two lines coated with SuperLuminova.
Inspired by the rugged and majestic peaks of the Swiss Alps, the Challenger Cliff's 41mm steel case is coated in dark gray PVD, evoking the deep darkness of the night sky and the cosmos, in stark contrast to the meteorite dial . Its powerful geometric lines with pronounced edges give the watch a very robust appearance that echoes its performance. Its water resistance of 5 ATM (50 meters) guarantees its resistance in all conditions. To complete the set, the integrated steel bracelet, with a subtle vertical satin finish and polished edges, perfectly follows the lines of the case. The Challenger Cliff is powered by a Swiss automatic movement, endowed with a power reserve of 38 hours when fully wound, and which is revealed through the sapphire crystal caseback. With the Challenger Cliff Meteorite, treat yourself to a fragment of the cosmos and get closer to the stars!
Women are honored (too) at Emile Chouriet
which inaugurates the new models of its collection PEARL
Women are certainly at the core of the Emile Chouriet manufacture and the various collections it has tailored exclusively for them. Among them is the Pearl collection, which pays homage to the era of the very first commercial relations between Swiss watchmakers and the great Emperors of China centuries ago. The Pearl collection stands out as the brand’s most lavish line, a testament to Emile Chouriet’s rich heritage and forward-thinking approach to watchmaking with the utmost respect for tradition.
With feminine curves, a sensual oval silhouette and perfect proportions that graciously wrap around even the slimmest wrist, the Pearl collection combines the ancestral art of watchmaking with gem-setting, recalling the exceptional timepieces made by Swiss watchmakers that found their way to the courts of Emperors Qianlong and Kangxi. Whether crafted in stainless steel, with diamonds or with solid 18k red gold elements, the Emile Chouriet Pearl watches celebrate this illustrious era with the manufacture’s most opulent creations.
The dials of the Pearl collection exude a luxurious and enchanting aura, combining exotic materials, precious gemstones and striking tones for a highly personal and eye-catching women’s watch like no other. Dials are available in natural mother-of-pearl and scintillating aventurine mineral glass, as well as a deep black lacquer. The brilliant-cut diamond hour markers or colored gemstones provide sparkle and balance to the dial, while the whimsical open leaf-shaped hands complete the feminine appeal of the Pearl.
Reaffirming Emile Chouriet’s dedication to vertical integration and equipping its watches with its own internally developed and manufactured movement, the Pearl collection is equipped with the EC5318 calibre, the brand’s first automatic manufacture movement, which was conceived exclusively for women’s watches. A rare feat even among established watch manufactures, the EC5318 is equipped with an in-house produced regulating organ. When fully wound, it provides a power reserve of 45 hours.
With the Pearl collection’s latest versions, Emile Chouriet is crafting resplendent timepieces for the modern empress in each and every woman.
Our AOC Collection
for
"Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée"
incorporates different families of exclusive watches, all produced in limited series.
While "skeleton" watches are at the "heart" of the Fréret Roy 1818 collections, the brand's latest novelties are two chronographs, including a diving model whose dial opens onto the movement, this time without being cut out , and a chronograph with a flamboyant red dial reminiscent of the fetish color of the prancing horse! A diversification in exclusivity, the models being all produced in very limited series.
Jumbo Chrono
Below the first photo of "Prototype N°0"!
Valjoux 7750 caliber with date at 4 o'clock,
Case water-resistant to 200 meters, screw-down crown,
Diameter 46.5mm excluding pushers and crown,
Anthracite-bronze colored dial, finish alternating between grained and circular brushed, open on the caliber.
Delivered on a rubber strap and butterfly folding clasp engraved with our logo.
Limited edition of 30 pieces.
After our "Grand Cœur Ouvert® Fantôme" with the manufactured caliber 120H whose finishes of the upper plates of the movement resemble to be mistaken the corked dashboards of the Bugatti 35, Amilcar, Jaguar E, Aston Martin Vantage, or even the latest tables edges of the Bentley Flying Spur, this new chronograph presented below is our second watch that celebrates the spirit of the mechanical "beautiful automobile", like the watch!
“Red Racing Power Reserve Chronograph”
"The spirit of the beautiful automobile"!
Based on a Valjoux automatic chronograph caliber modified in small series by the Soprod manufacture, which adds a power reserve indicator at 3 o'clock, we are offering this flamboyant chronograph with a red dial in its most high-end movement finish. This flamboyant chronograph with a red dial that evokes the fetish color of car racing and also Ferrari, Alfa Romeo or Ducati. This chronograph is dedicated to lovers of classic car races and traditional motor sports!
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Mauron Musy
MU05 SKELETON ARMOR
Inspired by the past, shaping the future
Limited edition of 13 pieces MAURON MUSY REMOVES THE TOP
The brand unveils its very first skeleton watch, nearly 15 years after the birth of the eponymous fashion. A time of action claimed, assumed, which allows Mauron Musy to present today a skeleton creation that totally resembles him: different, innovative. The complete Press text can be found in pdf by clicking on the button below...
"Lady" watches
with mechanical movement
at Fréret-Roy
Admittedly, mechanical ladies' watches are under-represented at Fréret-Roy since the (temporary) disappearance of our ladies' model Fréret Roy 1818 Coeur Ouvert® Classique, which will be back soon.
Apart from Ebel, but which mainly presents elegant and different watches, but quartz (see above), the mechanical watches presented in the shop are signed Emile Chouriet (see above), but the most unusual are offered by the brands Muse with its kind of rose windows hands and Paul Picot with its Cherry Blossom painted dials. Discover them below...
MUSE watches are both reliable timepieces and jewels with a totally unique and innovative design. This new concept does away with traditional hands in favor of finely crafted motifs that spin at the speed of hours, minutes and seconds, generating compositions in perpetual motion, thus offering you true living art.
The watches are produced in Switzerland with the highest quality materials, the cases are made of titanium or titanium covered with pink gold, the dials are made of natural stones such as onyx and aventurine. A historic movement, the ETA caliber 2776, created in 1969 and whose production was discontinued in 1982, powers the various Muse models. Muse engineers have reworked several hundred kits, preciously kept for decades, by a collector and equipped it with a 21,600 vibrations (3Hz) oscillator in order to favor the power reserve which is at least 48 hours. . Adorned with black rhodium, its finishes are unprecedented: circular ribbing, diamond-cut angles and a sun-kissed oscillating weight engraved with the brand's logo. This revisited movement has been baptized Caliber MUSE “MU 01” and equips the men's and women's models in the collection.
Muse watches are for anyone who understands and appreciates the art of watchmaking and design and is looking for an exclusive and innovative Swiss automatic mechanical watch with the highest degree of craftsmanship and quality of materials. materials. Wearing a MUSE watch means living closer to your values. Each owner also has the possibility of engraving a message on the back of his watch, thus reinforcing its unique and precious character.
At Fréret-Roy are presented the Dame models, which correspond perfectly to the poetic and feminine spirit of "Muse" as we feel it.
"Muse Stella 37"
Stella 37, 37 mm case in polished titanium,
fine stone dial, aventurine above
Stella 37, 37 mm case in polished titanium,
detail of the dial in aventurine dial
Cherry Blossom Workshop
The beauty and fragility of life
The beauty and fragility of life is expressed in a simple and perfect cherry blossom. SAKURA is the name given to these flowers in Japan. During the April holidays, "Hanami" - literally in Japanese "to look at the flowers" - falls and on this occasion and celebrates the rebirth of nature with its innate transience. The Hanami festival has its roots in an ancient tradition dating back over 1,000 years. This ancient anniversary has always been celebrated in April during the cherry blossom season. The cult of cherry blossoms has a very deep meaning: these flowers best represent the fleeting beauty of life, inspiring us with deep moments of reflection. The cherry blossom is a symbol of rebirth as the first flower of spring.
THE ART OF MINIATURE
The "Cherry Blossom" Atelier collection is made thanks to the skill and extreme skill of the miniaturist. The miniatures are made by distributing the colors in their countless shades by means of very fine sable hair.
The Atelier Dame cases with a finely fluted bezel are available in three sizes 30 mm, 33 mm or 38 mm and are available in steel, 18kt gold bezel steel or 18kt pink gold. The bezels may or may not be set with F-VVS diamonds. The crystal is sapphire, the crown is screwed and guarantees water resistance to 100 meters. The PP 1700 automatic movement is based on the ETA caliber 2892, with a superior finish. The straps are in alligator whose color can be left to the customer's choice. Below, the 33 mm model...
Steel Attitude
With its timeless lines, the Pequignet Attitude Steel is a modern watch that can be worn every day. Available with three dials to choose from, silver, gray or sunburst white, its small diameter of 39 mm gives it an elegant and distinguished appearance. Particular attention has been paid to the proportions and the quality of execution to offer a remarkable visual rendering. The Pequignet Attitude Steel is driven by the Caliber Initial, the latest Manufacture movement designed by Pequignet. It has a patented instantaneous date jump and winding system. A great deal of work has gone into the finishes, such as its superb openworked oscillating weight in relief visible on the back of the watch. This exclusive caliber combines technicality, precision and reliability. ATTITUDE STEEL 9060343 AN €2,700 9060313 AG €2,700 9060343 CN €2,500 9060333 AG €2,700 Developed and assembled entirely at the Manufacture, this latest creation meets the expectations of people looking for an exceptional first watch as well as the most knowledgeable collectors
Steel Attitude
The new steel case, refined like the 18kt gold version, appears with the new in-house manufacture caliber.
Pequignet takes up the industrial challenge of French manufacturing in Morteau and unveils its Attitude models in steel
Perrelet Turbine Carbon...
The brand with the double rotor and the famous "Turbines" presents its first model in carbon case!
All "Turbine" watches are equipped with the in-house P331 caliber, produced in-house and are COSC and Chronofiable certified.
Perrelet Turbine Rainbow
"Turbine Rainbow" features a high-tech 44mm diameter case with a stainless steel bezel and back with matte black PVD coating and a central body in polycarbonate and carbon fiber. The properties of carbon fiber include its thermal insulation capacity, its resistance to chemical agents and temperature changes, as well as its extreme lightness; qualities that make it an ideal material for watchmaking.
For the new "Turbine Rainbow", the brand's creative team chose the colorful rainbow theme. Countless small dots, like spots of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple colored paint, are spread on a "black canvas", creating an abstract and attractive multicolored pattern. The result is reminiscent of the "drip painting" technique used by the famous American painter of the early 20th century, Paul Jackson Pollock.
The shadows of the rainbow, the fascinating optical phenomenon that occurs when sunlight passes through suspended drops of water after a storm, are reproduced in precise order on the Arabic numerals and indexes. The colors start with red at 12 o'clock, followed by orange at 2 o'clock, then yellow, green, blue and finally purple. All glow in the dark thanks to the color-matched Super-LumiNova – a sophisticated touch that highlights Perrelet's extreme attention to detail in the manufacture of its watches. The hour and minute hands are filled with white Super-LumiNova, while the central seconds hand is shiny red.
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Perrelet Turbine Carbon Racing
Having recently released the new Turbine Carbon line, including the Turbine Rainbow and Turbine Carbon Black Edition, Perrelet expands this collection with its latest creation, “Turbine Carbon Racing”.
This time, its sporty look is inspired by the exciting world of motor racing. Decked out in colours associated with the race track, like the chequered black and white flag waved at the end of the race or the red flag warning that the session is suspended or the race track curbs.
Presented in a round 44 mm case, the “Turbine Carbon Racing” features the new, wider style of vertical fluting on the case bands. The design of the flat bezel and the compact lugs correspond to the more contemporary aesthetic upgrades introduced on the Turbine Evo line in 2019 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Turbine Technology.
Thanks to its ergonomics and innovative lightweight materials, the generous dimensions of the 100m / 10 ATM water-resistant case adapt perfectly to the wrist. Like any F1 car, weight reduction is essential, and the case middle is made of polycarbonate and carbon fibre. Carbon fibre is a robust but extremely light material, resistant to chemicals, temperature fluctuations and boasts excellent thermal insulation.
On the other hand, the bezel and case back are made of stainless steel with a sleek black PVD coating.
Translating the speed of the racetrack into a wristwatch format, the dial of the “Turbine Carbon Racing” is equipped with the signature 12-blade turbine that responds to the slightest movement of the wrist, spinning around the dial to reveal the matte black sub-dial. Made of black anodised aluminium with five counterweights that allow it to slow down and return to its resting position, the blades are decorated with a carbon fibre texture to match the case material.
A dynamic note of colour illuminating the dark dial is provided by the red and white chequerboard pattern printed on the minute flange and the hour ring. The mixed indices are applied to the dial and filled with Super-LumiNova.
In keeping with the racetrack-inspired red, white and black palette, the hour and minute hands emit a white glow in the dark, while the central seconds hand with its openworked counterweight is picked out in bright red.
As for the other models, the beating heart of this compendium of innovative technology and contemporary design is Perrelet’s second-generation P-331-MH. This in-house automatic calibre is manufactured by Soprod, the prestigious Swiss manufacturer of watch movements, owned by Miguel Rodriguez, which produces all Perrelet’s exclusive calibres. Furthermore, the movement boasts COSC and Chronofiable chronometry certification, guaranteeing the maximum reliability and precision of the movement powering this timepiece.
As with all Perrelet timepieces, the finishings of the movement are meticulously executed with perlage on the mainplate and an open-worked rhodium-plated oscillating weight with the Perrelet logo.
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The Russian factory Petrodvorets in Saint Petersburg
presents all of its collections exclusively in Paris at Fréret-Roy!
And don't play politics!
In 1961 the brand “Raketa” (rocket in Russian) was launched in honor of the first manned spaceflight of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
Raketa watches are made in the Petrodvorets factory in Peterhof, a stone's throw from Tsar Peter the Great's summer palace.
The historic factory has been completely rehabilitated in recent years and the new collections of Raketa watches are now available in France. The Factory is one of the few manufactures in the world to produce its own mechanisms from A to Z. The plans for the "Raketa-Avtomat" 2624 automatic caliber slept in the old factory in Petrodvorets, abandoned... The caliber found and restored updated, improved, was launched in 2014 and is manufactured entirely in the Petrodvorets factory, as well as the escapement and the spring, which makes the Raketa brand a real watch manufacturer.
The brand is a partner of celebrities such as filmmaker Emir Kusturica for the Avant-Garde model, cosmonauts Alexander Ivanchenkov for the Copernicus and Sergueï Krikalev for the Baikonur...
In Paris, you will find all of the Raketa collections at the Fréret Roy boutique, some models are a
exclusive "Boutique"
, not found elsewhere.
New
"Raketa Big Zero"
New cushion-shaped case
40 mm in diameter and 14.05 mm thick,
round bezel, sapphire crystal, crown featuring an underlying ruby, transparent back.
The original design of this watch dates back to the 1970s, and has become an icon of Raketa style. During an official trip by Mikhail Gorbachev to Italy, journalists asked him what perestroika meant for the USSR. Gorbachev replied that the Russians had started their lives over from scratch and, suiting the action to the word, he showed the number “0” displayed instead of the “12” on his “Raketa” watch. Since then, the time reading on “Raketa” watches always starts at zero and not at 12. This is the trademark of Raketa and in particular the signature of the classic “Big Zero”.
The new case was designed to highlight the white dial with large multi-layer lacquered numerals that had made the success of the original model. With this very compact design, we find the roundness of its predecessor. The architecture of the new case, which now revolves around a “cushion shape”, offers ample surfaces where the brushed surfaces contrast with the polished surfaces.
Finally, the ultimate small detail, a ruby shines behind the logo of the Raketa factory which is cut into the crown, which recalls the lapidary origins of the factory founded in Peterhof, a stone's throw from the palace of Peter the Great, 300 years ago. .
Raketa "Big Zero" watches
and the famous
Caliber "Avtomat" 2615 Classic "Big Zero"
Number of jewels: 24
Setting positions: 4
Average walk (s/d): -10 20
Average power reserve (h): 40
Frequency/hour: 18,000 / 2.5Hz
Bidirectional automatic winding: Yes
Automatic module disengagement system during manual winding: Yes
Depending on the model, the finishes offered differ significantly
The world on your wrist
The SPRINGER & FERSEN brand is the product of two passions: watchmaking and travel.
To make his travels an inspiration for the creation of each of his pieces, to draw from his history the roots of his future, this is the DNA that Axel Grivory, founder of SPRINGER & FERSEN, has chosen to infuse his brand with all its soul.
And because without movement, time does not exist, what richer source of creativity than travel, so much man never creates except by reinterpreting what he has in front of him.
And with such a range of possibilities, SPRINGER & FERSEN is part of time, the time of travel.
Each model of the brand is inspired by a dream destination, its colors, its smells and its culture.
The first step in this watchmaking world tour offered by SPRINGER & FERSEN is Rangiroa.
Nestled in the heart of the Tuamotu archipelago in French Polynesia, Rangiroa is considered the largest atoll in the world and is one of the most popular spots for divers from around the world.
Rangiroa World Diver
Automatic GMT Dual Time
Created to allow you to discover the beauty of coral reefs and the seabed, its unique design is an invitation to dive into the Paumotu culture.
Taporo Lime
The name of this model is that of the small lime from French Polynesia.
A luminous, tangy and flamboyant shade of green.
Features common to the models:
316L stainless steel case, micro-blasted, brushed and polished finish
Case diameter: 44mm, 12.75mm thick, excluding glass
Total length, lug to lug end: 55mm
Dial with Swiss SuperLuminova® photoluminescent indexes and satin-brushed second time zone inner bezel
Domed sapphire crystal
Unidirectional rotating bezel in 316L stainless steel and ceramic graduated over 60 minutes
Screw-down 316L stainless steel crowns with silicone cabochons
Waterproof: 300m (1000ft)
Movement
Swiss Tech S24045 automatic caliber, 28 jewels, swiss made
Power reserve: 40 hours frequency: 28,800 vib/h
Hands: hours, minutes, seconds, second time zone
Date at 4:30
Rangiroa World Diver
Automatic GMT Dual Time
Taro Lime
Trilobe
"Trilobe. Time. Liberated."
A new reading of time.
3 rings, 3 indicators, 1 new benchmark.
Exit the needles and the received ideas.
Innovation is at the service of creation.
A movement that frees up time.
An urgent invitation to take your time.
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Trilobe
A crazy day
invitation to rise
Faithful to our artistically quirky DNA, "Une Folle Journée" is a new creation that echoes our initial editions, and puts our raison d'être into perspective. With its moving, off-centre and floating rings, this collection takes on heights by combining exceptional watchmaking tradition with contemporary design. The three rotating rings soar, each carrying a gradation of time: the largest ring for the hours, the middle for the minutes, and the smallest for the seconds.
New collection
Trilobe innovation
The watch takes height to seal the technical pact that unites its rotating rings, turning counter-clockwise, to its signature X Centric³ movement (cubed). The dial, openworked for the first time, makes it possible to appreciate all the watchmaking know-how of a Swiss-made caliber, without losing sight of the singularity of this time set in motion. This is the power of Trilobe innovation: the rings are inseparable from movement, which alone makes it possible to free up time.
The Trilobe "Une Folle Journée" collection is presented in the pdf document below...
A Crazy Blue Day
A Crazy Black Day
Candidate for the GPHG
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