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THE PAST MASTERPIECES

p14 | The History of Tudor Timeline

p12 | Modern Legends Classics reinterpreted

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canonical Wisdom Books of the 5 Old Testament is the religious text of Ecclesiastes, the teacher. Chapter three reads: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the On the cover: WATCH: Oyster Perpetual heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a Day-Date 40 ©Rolex/Alain Costa time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace.

One ironically needs a lifetime to come to terms with this principle. That, or parents can program it into you road trip after road trip using The Byrds’ 1965 rendition of ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ from their 60s tape collection. Either way, we can all agree that these are dangerous times and it would be easy to go off on a tangent about the horrors of the world, global politics and economics and, of course, the state of our

FINAL MOMENT

beloved country, but I will resist and rather call time for a celebration. Rolex is celebrating 90 years of the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch.

In 1926, Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Rolex, described the oyster as “a model housekeeper” that “simply tolerates no dust or other impurities.

We have borrowed these qualities and also her name. Here is a specimen of the Rolex Oyster – so called because it lives in water and shuts out all 1926 Premiere impurities”. The Oyster was Oyster Coussin an innovation that transformed watch design forever, so congratulations Rolex. We salute this contribution to watchmaking.

We have only recently been able to see and feel some of the masterpieces from Baselworld that have finally arrived in South Africa, and they, along with a few new releases, are proudly presented in these pages.

Vacheron Constantin and Panerai successfully tinkered with some classics, IWC has introduced a new line of Ingenieurs, the launch video of which gave me goosebumps, and Longines has brought sexy back with an awesome Heritage piece from its 1969 range. Time to let you go and get on with it.

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THE FUTURE

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p18 | The Watch List Find these in-store now

p30 | A Good Sport IWC Schaffhausen supports Laureus for the 10th year running

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Panerai Luminor 1950 3 Days Acciaio – 47MM ‘Marine Militare’ Edition Panerai has paid tribute to its military-diving history by producing this latest special edition. Inscribed ‘Marina Militare’ on its black dial it refers to the Italian Navy which commissioned many of the first Panerai watches in the 1940s.

This 1,000-piece limited edition boasts the same dimensions as the original (47mm), has a polished pattern of stainless steel and features the hallmark cusped caseband and trademarked lever bridge crown protector. In another nod to its vintage inspiration, the watch has a domed plexiglas crystal rather than the common sapphire.

The ‘dandy chic’ Vacheron Constantin American 1921 The modern version of Historiques American 1921 is inspired by the original cushion-shaped model with an offset ball-shaped crown placed between 1 and 2 o’clock. It was created in the 1920s for the American market in precious platinum. The contemporary reinterpretation combines the same daring style characteristic of the Roaring Twenties and remains loyal to the original version through an unusual and very interesting diagonal time read-off, Arabic numerals and domed crystal.

THE PAST/HERITAGE

THE HISTORY OF TUDOR

Wilsdorf registered ‘The Tudor’ as a trademark with Veuve de Philippe Hüther, a watch dealer and maker and acquired the exclusive usage rights.

1926

Rolex launched a campaign based on robustness tests on the TUDOR Oyster Prince and its endurance in particularly difficult conditions: • Watch worn by a coal miner during 252 hours of excavation by hand • Watch subjected to the vibrations of a pneumatic drill for 30 hours • Watch worn by a stonecutter for three months • Watch worn for a month while riveting metal girders in building construction • Watch worn by a motorbike racer over a distance of 1,000 miles.

“For some years now, I have been considering the idea of making a watch that our agents could sell at a more modest price than our Rolex watches, and yet one that would attain the standard of dependability for which Rolex is famous. I decided to form a separate company, with the object of making and marketing this new watch. It is called the Tudor Watch Company.”

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Hans Wilsdorf, German watchmaker and founder of Rolex, 1926

1953 EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON THE GREAT STRENGTH OF THE WATCHES, THEIR PRECISION, THEIR EFFICIENT WINDING AND THEIR WATERPROOFNESS EVEN IN EXTREME CONDITIONS

1954 TUDOR set out on a new path that would contribute to forging its legend. It was in this year that the brand’s first divers’ watch, the Oyster Prince Submariner, saw the light of day and quickly positioned itself as an instrument of choice for professionals. Over the next 45 years this original tool-watch continuously evolved to ever better meet the specific requirements of the many types of divers who were clients of the brand.

The first generation of Submariners saw numerous versions, and through them, a notable advance in terms of performance; for example, the maximum functional immersion depth, set at 100m initially, reached 200m. During this period, multiple experiments were conducted to determine which characteristics were indispensable to the ideal divers’ watch. Each reference in the 7900 series featured subtle specificities, which, whether or not they were retained in the development of the product, contributed to its legend.

The first watches bore a simple TUDOR signature on the dial, with the horizontal bar of the T lengthened above the other letters. On some rare pieces, the name Rolex also appears.

Rolex would effectively guarantee the technical and aesthetic quality of TUDOR watches until the brand attained autonomy in this field. The watches were mainly rectangular, barrel-shaped or with beveled sides and were initially delivered exclusively to the Willis company in Australia which was entrusted with distributing them to the best jewellery shops in the country.

Wilsdorf knew that the time had come to expand and give the brand a proper identity of its own. On 6 March 1946, he created the Montres TUDOR SA company, specialising in models for both men and women. Rolex would continue to guarantee the technical, aesthetic and functional characteristics, along with the distribution and after-sales service.

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The TUDOR Oyster Prince was launched accompanied by an advertising campaign that was particularly original and striking for the era.

This campaign was not limited, as was usual practice, to showing and describing the product.

Instead it emphasised the qualities of strength, reliability and precision in a very detailed text, as well as through illustrations showing men at work in extreme conditions wearing a TUDOR. Wilsdorf used this new campaign to link the Rolex and TUDOR brands, sanctioning this new product in which he was investing his credibility: “I have decided that the TUDOR Prince deserves to share with Rolex two advantages I would allow no other watch to use – the famous and unique

waterproof Oyster case and the original self-winding Perpetual ‘rotor’ mechanism.

All TUDOR Oyster Princes will have these two exceptional features, previously exclusive to Rolex. This indicates, I think, the measure of our faith in the new watch. I am proud to give my personal endorsement.”

These technical assets would help the new watch create a place for itself in the market, very quickly and very successfully. In the same year, 26 TUDOR Oyster Princes would be included in the British scientific expedition to Greenland organised by the Royal Navy and so the brand proved its strength, reliability and precision.

1952 Aesthetically, 1969 saw the TUDOR Submariner present a famous new face. Developed for the explicit needs of diving, it was characterised by unique dials with square hour markers and matching hands, known to collectors by the name ‘snowflakes.’

b FIRST SERIES: The TUDOR Submariners from 1954 to 1968 While the first TUDOR divers’ watch dated from 1954, it was several years before the first mention of a Submariner in the brand’s general catalogue. Meanwhile, TUDOR was experimenting with a number of technical solutions that immediately found an appreciative audience, notably the naval military organisations of major countries.

1969 TUDOR Oyster Submariner was the only Submariner to have been equipped with a manually wound movement and was ensured to a depth of 100m. Its black lacquered dial was no longer inscribed ‘ROTOR’, ‘SELF-WINDING’ at 6 o’clock since the movement used was not self-winding. In place of these indications, the dial now bore the epithets ‘SUBMARINER’, ‘SHOCK-RESISTING.’ A reminder of the waterproofness was not visible on the dial and the hands used were in baton style, different from those that equipped the first generation Submariners.

Its Oyster-type bracelet with riveted links bore the Rolex logo. On the example shown here, two straight cylindrical bars replaced the more common curved end links holding the bracelet to the case.

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The first TUDOR chronograph was named Oysterdate. Its 39mm diameter case dimensions were more significant than many standards of the time. The very graphic style of its dial was also unusual. There were three variations of this first chronograph, differentiated by their types of bezel. Two were produced in large numbers, while the third was never commercialised.

Their look was unique and noble, with technical and sporty roots. Finally, a last particularity, the chronograph minute counter consisted of 45 minutes, an unusual variation on the more common 30-minute counter.

Thanks to their waterproof Oyster-type cases these chronographs were waterproof to a depth of 50m.

2 The TUDOR Advisor alarm watch is one of the brand’s most atypical models, the only one in its history to offer an alarm function.

From 1957 to 1977 three different versions were produced, two with an Oyster-type case, and a last one with a new dedicated case.

In 2011, this legendary alarm watch was relaunched entirely redesigned and with a diameter larger by 8mm (42mm as opposed to the previous 34mm).

The company Montres TUDOR SA celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Having attained its maturity, the brand was now known in all markets. Thus the direct references to Rolex were gradually disappearing from the cases, winding crowns and bracelets of TUDOR watches.

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1970 TUDOR presented a new family of products that constituted a small revolution for the brand. The new Prince Oysterdate watches were the first chronographs in the history of TUDOR to be equipped with self-winding movements.

While their cases retained the general lines of the previous families, they became thicker to accommodate the rotor of the self-winding movement, which earned them the nickname ‘Big Block’ in collectors’ circles.

The introduction of the self-winding calibre brought an additional innovation to the Oysterdate chronographs in the form of a rapid date change function.

While on the previous series you had to turn the hands around the dial to set the date, the position of the winding crown now allowed direct access to the date disc.

1976 In parallel with its civilian marketing and sales, TUDOR has served the members of important armed forces. Its successive adoption by the Marine Nationale Française (MN), the US Navy (USN) and other military organisations spoke volumes about the watches’ robustness and reliability.

The divers’ watches delivered to these military organisations were neither custom designed nor specially developed. They were just references listed in the catalogue, which these organisations chose. As a rule, their only distinction was an engraving on the screw-down case back. The Submariners used by the Marine Nationale Française bear the initials MN accompanied by the last two digits of the year in which they were delivered.

Since they were used intensely in extremely harsh conditions for many years, it is very rare that examples surviving to this day are in perfect condition.

However, the relative rarity of these watches, their respective stories and the world of visions they evoke, make them a highly prized collection theme.

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BREGUET Héritage Grande Date 5410

The Héritage line gives a modern twist to a classic look The curved barrel shape ensures a perfect fit with a prominent date indication at 12 o’clock on a silvered gold face. The large Roman luminescent numerals are complemented by a small seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.

The case is available in 18-carat rose or white gold in either 45 or 32mm for both men’s and ladies’ models. It is water-resistant to 30m with a 65 hour power reserve and leather strap.

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ROLEX EXPLORER

The Oyster Perpetual Explorer characteristic 3, 6 and 9 numerals are now filled with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting blue glow This display offers exceptional legibility in any conditions. The hands are also broader and longer.

Rolex has equipped numerous Himalayan expeditions with watches from as early as the 1930s.

Observations from these explorers had a direct impact on the development of the Oyster.

The case therefore is guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100m with a corrosion-resistant steel case. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire, a 50 percent greater resistance to shocks and a 48-hour power reserve. The solid-link Oyster bracelet prevents accidental opening with the patented Easylink rapid extension system that allows the wearer to easily increase the bracelet length by approximately 5mm, for additional comfort in any circumstance. It comes with an international five-year guarantee. www.rolex.com

JAEGER-LECOULTRE Vincent van Gogh Reverso Eclipse This undisputed style icon is often used to pay homage to artists

On this occasion, in a tribute to Vincent van Gogh, it features an enameled miniature of Van Gogh’s Self Portrait on the dial. The watch features a platinum case equipped with the in-house calibre, of which only four pieces will be made. www.jaeger-lecoultre.com

The art of enamelling

A discipline that is scarcely taught these days, miniature enamel painting is a rare craft of personalising watches.

Personalised enamelled works on Reverso case backs and dials have successfully recreated a number of masterpieces of the Great Masters on one-of-a-kind timepieces.

For 160 years fine watchmaking and high end jewellery have coexisted side by side at Cartier. The two worlds have come together and broken the many rules that usually separate the genres

Decide for yourself whether it is a pendant, a watch or a medallion. What we can confirm beyond all reasonable doubt is that it is undeniably intriguing and incredibly complex.

It embodies the form of pure jewellery, but a fully decorated watch movement is visible on the rear face via a sapphire back that took almost 2,050 hours (17 months) of intensity to create.

The white gold version houses one 25.93-carat oval-shaped Ceylon sapphire, numours diamonds, sapphires and onyx, a mechanical movement with manual winding and a mysterious double tourbillon. A unique once-off masterpiece.

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ROGER DUBUIS Excalibur Spider Skeleton Flying Tourbillon

Roger Dubuis is a recognised leader in contemporary skeleton design and its inimitable flying tourbillon is showcased dramatically in this Spider version Setting rubber with precious stones is no mean feat but this brand is about disruptive materials. The bezel is bejewelled with 60 baguette-cut night black spinels, red rubies or blue sapphires offset by black titanium that adds a flamboyant 3D aesthetic impact.

Limited to an eight-piece series, all three variations feature a high-tech black rubber strap, giving it urban grunt but remaining elegant.

With a 45mm case diameter and 13.75mm thick, it is imposing. It is water resistant to 50m and has a power reserve of 60 hours. www.rogerdubuis.com

THE PRESENT/PRODUCT ULYSSE NARDIN Royal Python Skeleton tourbillon Skeleton timepieces are transparent beauties, where the inner workings become the art form

Natural light passes through the timepiece that radiates the technology, the mechanics and hand-painted movement bridges dotted with rubies. A python strap finishes the snakeskininspired aesthetic of the entire timepiece.

The limited edition of 18 pieces is available in rose gold, features a power reserve of 170 hours, a 44mm case diameter and water resistance to 30m. www.ulysse-nardin.com

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‘Rudolf Caracciola’ model

IT’S DEDICATED TO RACING DRIVER RUDOLF CARACCIOLA, WHO TOOK THREE EUROPEAN DRIVERS’ CHAMPIONSHIP CROWNS IN THE 1930s

‘74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood’ model

THE STANDOUT FEATURE IS THE SOLID RED GOLD 42MM CASE

IWC has unveiled three special editions from the Ingenieur watch family

Available in a limited edition of just 74 watches, the ‘74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood’ is a tribute to this legendary motorsport event in the south of England. The ‘Rudolf Caracciola’ and ‘W 125’ in limited editions of 750, likewise pay tribute to classic motorsport. The vintage character of the new models celebrates Ingenieur’s 60th anniversary while introducing the new in-house 69370 calibre.

The standout feature of the ‘74th Members’ Meeting at Goodwood’ model is the solid red gold 42mm case, quite different from previous Ingenieurs, like the technically inspired Gérald Genta’s design. The black dial with its two totalisers, small second hand and tachymeter scale is inspired by the dashboard of a sports car.

The ‘Rudolf Caracciola’ is dedicated to racing driver Rudolf Caracciola, who took three European Drivers’ Championship crowns in the 1930s. The stainless steel case, rhodium plated hands and slate-coloured dial give the watch a more technical appeal.

The ‘W 125’ takes up the theme of the Mercedes-Benz ‘W 125’ Silver Arrow. This car dominated racing in the late 1930s as emphatically as the current version of the Mercedes Silver Arrow does today. The titanium case, silver-plated dial, black hands and appliqués are reminiscent of the controls of a ‘W 125’.

A beautifully worked brown or black calfskin strap reminds you of a luxurious sports car interior.

The movement has 33 jewels, a power reserve of 46 hours and is water resistant.

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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN Ingenieur Chronograph Edition

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THE ‘W 125’ TAKES UP THE THEME OF THE MERCEDES-BENZ W 125 SILVER ARROW

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The LONGINES Heritage 1969

The Longines Heritage 1969 draws its inspiration from a timepiece created in the late 1960s.

This model was first available in steel, gold plating and 18-carat gold. For its reissue, a steel case and brushed dial features 12 pink indexes and pink hands providing optimal readability. As it was on the original model, the date aperture is positioned at 4:30.

It features a 36 x 36mm case suitable for both men and women and offers an impressive 64 hours of power reserve. The black alligator skin watch strap completes a very attractive vintage look. www.longines.com

FREDERIQUE CONSTANT Vintage Rally collection

Frederique Constant began a long-standing partnership with the Austin Healey car brand 12 years ago and three new models pay tribute to these beautiful machines They are presented in a 40mm polished three-part case, either in stainless steel or rose gold plated. Each of the three versions features a colour ring on the dial – in reference to the car’s steering wheel.

The Arabic numerals and the hands of the hours and minutes are Superluminova coated, which together with the date and the Healey logo complete the dial.

A Swiss-made calibre delivers a 38-hour power reserve and also drives the hours, minutes, seconds and date functions. A leather strap finished with either white or red stitches gives it a sporty look.

Limited to 2,888 numbered pieces, the case back is engraved with a Healey car and the individual number of the watch. Every timepiece comes with a Healey NOJ393 miniature model. www.frederiqueconstant.com

MICHEL HERBELIN Ambassade Automatic The Ambassades combines the brand’s French flair with a precision Swiss movement in a classic design that will never go out of style.

The stainless steel case back shows the automatic movement, features a leather strap and is water resistant to 100m. www.michel-herbelin.co.za

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The dial and the moon phase display are featured in Laureus blue, with hour indices complemented by 12 diamonds.

The winning design from last year’s IWC children’s drawing competition is engraved on the case back.

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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN has been supporting the foundation since 2006 by launching a special watch in aid of the cause on an annual basis.

“Our cooperation with Laureus forms one of the cornerstones of our commitment to social responsibility. The foundation and its ambassadors from the world of professional sport are tirelessly and passionately dedicated to improving society. I am proud that we have been able to support this important and necessary work for the tenth year running with a special edition,” summarises Georges Kern, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen.

A limited edition of 1,500 Portofino Automatic Moon Phase 37s marks the tenth special edition of the brand’s commitment to this cause. The dial and the moon phase display are featured in Laureus blue, with hour indices complemented by 12 diamonds. The blue alligator leather strap and 37mm case gives its a sleek yet sporty look.

Each year, IWC organises a drawing competition for children and adolescents in the context of the foundation’s projects. The winning design from last year’s IWC children’s drawing competition is engraved on the case back and this edition features the drawing of 16-year-old Eleni Partakki from Cyprus.

Her drawing shows girls and boys playing with a ball. She is involved in Peace Players International Cyprus (PPI), a project that actively encourages Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot boys and girls living in the divided Cyprus to play basketball together.

A total of 1.1 million Swiss Francs was raised for the cause at the ninth Laureus Charity Night in Dübendorf last November. Their 150 projects worldwide help over 1.5 million children and adolescents in 34 countries to prepare themselves for the challenges life has to offer them.

THE FUTURE/SOCIAL CHANGE

Laureus Sport for Good is an organisation that believes in the integrative force of sport in advancing social change, providing more promising prospects for disadvantaged children and adolescents

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FINAL MOMENT/AIR TIME

Precision overload Here’s to never being late for a flight that’s never late

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BREITLING is, at its core, a brand very closely associated with aviation, so it comes as no surprise that Breitling is the official on-board timekeeper of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS).

The two companies have announced a collaboration to mark the arrival of the Boeing 777-300ER in the SWISS fleet through the creation of an exclusive limited edition version of the iconic Navitimer watch.

The 777 limited edition The special edition will be limited to just 777 examples. The stainless steel case, with black dial and red second hand, features a small aircraft at its tip and, here’s the kicker: it will only be sold on board SWISS flights at a price of CHF 7,077 (approximately R112,000.00 – subject to exchange rate fluctuations).

Although the Johannesburg-Zurich route is not serviced by the Boeing 777 fleet as yet, South Africans will have the opportunity to purchase one of these timepieces. You can order it online before departure at www.swiss-breitling.com

THE SPECIAL EDITION WILL BE LIMITED TO JUST 777 PIECES

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