Ulysse Nardin Alexander the Great Westminster Carillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts Minute Repeater Watch, elegant and noble

Ulysse Nardin Alexander the Great Westminster Carillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts Minute Repeater Watch is traditional，yet technically advanced.This is an exceptional limited-edition piece of watchmaking art that honors the hero of ancient Greek history – Alexander the Great.
This exceptional style is specialized in Language of ancient greece track record hero and energy symbol – Alexander the good , timeless and unique human being.
The new watch is truly unique, complex, and aesthetically breathtaking. The dial depicts Alexander the Great in full armor, engaged in battle. In the spirit of true mechanical creations, the dial reveals a dynamic scene where in one moment the ancient ruler is on horseback armed with a spear, while in another moment he stands bravely with a bow and arrow. All of the figures on the dial are made by hand and from precious materials, set against the dark charcoal background of the hand-made diamond dial .

The dial is made from millions of small faceted diamond crystals that are set together to form a solid diamond layer, and a stage for beautiful jacquemarts' performance. The decorative dial is highly resistant and it gently sparkles in a delicate glow, enhancing the color of figurines, crafted in gold.
The watch itself is 44mm wide and will be made as a limited edition. The Alexander the Great Minute Repeater Westminster Carillon Tourbillon Jaquemarts watch will be available as a set of 50 pieces in 18k white gold and 50 pieces in 18k rose gold.
Miniaturized, these jaquemarts are now on the dial of watches like this from Ulysse Nardin and are hand-engraved in gold.

High precision watch in 2011

Though at the SIHH 2011 Audemars Piguet’s high-beat escapement did not take center stage, it remains a quiet hum in the background as APRP head Giulio Papi hinted that he continues to experiment with even higher oscillations speeds than the 43,200 vph escapement that was introduced at the 2009 SIHH.

Karl-Friedrich Scheufele explained at Baselworld 2011 that the company now has a finalized version and will introduce it in a limited edition by the end of the year. Chopard chooses to capitalize on the gains that silicon brings, utilizing it in the high-beat escapement the company has been experimenting with for two years now.

At Baselworld 2011, TAG Heuer continued the thought and brought out the Mikrotimer Flying 1000, a concept watch operating the same way, but its chronograph is ten times faster, beating at 3,600,000 vph (500 Hz). While the watch itself has a standard power reserve of 42 hours, the chronograph, whose hand can show 1/1000th of a second only has a power reserve of 150 seconds.

TAG Heuer premiered its Carrera Mikrograph, an integrated chronograph that can measure 1/100th of a second using a frequency of 360,000 vph (50 Hz). The secret of this speed lies in the fact that it has two spring barrels, two gear trains and two oscillation systems – one for the movement (28,800 vph) and the other for the chronograph (360,000 vph) with a power reserve of 90 minutes.

Watchmakers are continuously in search of elements to aid in improving precision. New watches featuring high oscillation frequency appeared throughout the spring with this goal in mind.

Important Watches & Clocks auction at Sotheby's

Clocks in today’s sale were led by A Magnificent and Rare Parcel-Gilt Bronze Vase-Form Musical Singing Bird Automaton Clock with Hour and Half Hour Striking, circa 1828, No. 581, which brought $302,500 and exceeded it’s presale estimate.
Clocks from the Abbott Guggenheim Collection in New York, which featured premier Renaissance and 18th century clocks, also performed strongly: A Gilt Brass Musical Automaton Table Clock Made for the Chinese Market, circa 1780 by J.H. Borel, London brought $74,500, above a high estimate of $50,000, while A Gilt-Brass and Ebony Madonna and Child Figural Clock, circa 1635 by Augustanus Rugendas more than doubled its high estimate in selling for $68,500.

The selection of modern watches was led by A Fine Oversized 18K White Gold Diamond-Set Tourbillon Chronograph Wristwatch with Register, circa 2005 by Audemars Piguet, an excellent example of the firm’s Royal Oak watches that is set with 13 carats of diamonds in total, which achieved $164,500, above pre-sale expectations.
In addition to the Reference 1518, other pieces by Patek Philippe performed strongly today. An 18K Yellow Gold Cushion-Form Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Moon-Phases and Registers, Ref 5020J, circa 2000, commonly referred to as the ‘television set’ due to its distinctive shape and size, achieved $182,500. A Fine and Rare Platinum Diamond-Set Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Registers and Moon- Phases, Ref 3970EP, 1995 brought $110,500, while A Fine And Rare 18k Yellow Gold Open-Faced Minute Repeating Perpetual Calendar Watch With Moon Phases, Ref 699, 1931-1951 sold for $104,500, both within their pre-sale estimates.
The sale was led jointly by A Fine and Rare 18K Yellow Gold Perpetual Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch with Register, Tachometer and Moon-Phases, Ref 1518, 1950 and A Magnificent and Rare Parcel-Gilt Bronze Vase-Form Musical Singing Bird Automaton Clock with Hour and Half Hour Striking, circa 1828, No. 581 (pictured at bottom), each of which brought $302,500.

New Blacksand watch urbane yet sporty appearance.

Heralding of a new watchmaking approach that underpins authenticity, Blacksand is taking on the challenge of being timeless, using aesthetic landmarks that fit in with both a modern present and a classic future.
Developed according to a global concept, Blacksand is establishing itself as a benchmark in the art of modern watchmaking; an ingenious demonstration of simplicity and technical excellence, clad in black, violet and stone grey.
A striking emblem of a new trend resolutely geared towards thoroughbred authenticity; Blacksand presents Uniformity, a contemporary timepiece at the crossroads between pristine watchmaking traditions and a minimalist style that reveals its full potential through powerful aesthetic references.

A stylised representation of an elegant hour glass, the logo inseparable from the brand, lends itself to all kinds of poetic interpretations: a rising sand snake, harmonies of yin/yang or even a sense of infinity conveyed by the figure 8….
Through their refined finishing, Blacksand timepieces, entirely manufactured in Switzerland, uphold the maxim of “Always rise above the expected” which all dedicated watchmakers adopt as their code of conduct. From its inception, guided by an original design of powerful pure lines, Blacksand embodies multiple expressions of flawless craftsmanship. The Uniformity collection embodies a deep commitment towards a meticulous selection of the very best in watchmaking skills, accomplished by talented artisans.
Immediately recognizable with its urbane yet sporty appearance, the Uniformity model asserts itself through the curves that reveal a case framed by two sand-blasted matt ceramic shafts that shape the lugs while accentuating the combination of materials. Expressing total harmony, these geometrical proportions are the Blacksand style signature and house a finely crafted movement that is certified by the COSC and by Chronofiable.
A trustworthy expression of authenticity, Blacksand is paving the way towards a new era of thought firmly focused on tradition.This is new watch!