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 Bovet 1822 Amadeo Fleurier Tourbillon Amadeo - A Skeletonized Movement with Double Fleurisanne Engraving and a Miniature Painting on Mother-of-PearlThe pre-selected watch by Bovet is exceptional in many aspects. Firstly, it is one of only two watches on the list that includes a tourbillon. The timepiece from the Grandes Complication collection is also made in just a single copy and it is by far the most expensive of all seven chosen watches with the hefty price of $333,000. Moreover, it can pride itself with an amazing power reserve that lasts for an entire week. Since we are now talking about the candidates for the GPHG award in the Metiers d'Art category, we shall not focus on the technical aspect of this amazing watch, but on the magnificently executed artistic crafts used in the creation of the piece, namely the use of Fleurisanne engraving on its open-worked movement. At the start, we should note that the watch has the patented Amadeo case and therefore has two different faces, as well as an ability to be converted to a pocket watch or a clock (previously, we have covered two other Amadeo-cased timepieces by Bovet: Dragon & Phoenix piece for the Only Watch 2011 event and Virtuoso Tourbillon). Unlike these two models,Breitling replica watches Amadeo Fleurier Tourbillon Amadeo features a completely skeletonized movement which was produced by Dimier 1738. The movement rests on three-quarter plates, which allows an excellent view of its tourbillon carriage and simultaneously raises the level of mechanical density in the upper part of the movement which is supplied with two traditional barrels which stand behind the amazing power reserve that lasts for seven days. Even though the entire movement is skeletonized which makes it susceptible to potential problems (especially its escapement), Pascal Raffy and his team made sure not to compromise the technical precision of the watch. A crucial step in this direction was the inclusion of watchmakers into the design of the ornaments: the watchmakers made sure to come up with necessary restrictions and only then the engraving artisans started beautifying the plates and bridges with the Fleurisanne engravings. By the way, this technique is in a way reversed to the usual one, since it includes hollowing out of the material around the desired motif. The task of engravers was even more challenging because the watch has two faces and because Bovet decided to therefore engrave the plates and bridges from both sides. By overcoming these challenges, the watchmaker was able to create another one of its distinctive three-dimensional movements that can be considered as a true sculpture and work of art. Undoubtedly, its difficulty and the level of skill required to make such decorations is the reason why Bovet Amadeo Fleurier Tourbillon Amadeo timepiece made the shortlist. Apart from displaying the intricate engravings, the second face of the Bovet timekeeper likewise includes a lovely miniature painting of a "Madarin Duck" on white mother-of-pearl background that serves as an off-center dial with hours and minutes. These basic timekeeping indications are on the front side at the central position.IWC Replica Watches The one-minute tourbillon feature, visible from both sides, is on the front side coupled with a seconds hand, while the list of complications is completed with a power reserve display which is at the same side. Otherwise, it is noteworthy to say that the watch by Bovet has its Amadeo case made from white gold and with the diameter of 45 mm and the thickness of 11.4 mm. Its waterproofness is to 30 meters, while the wristlet of choice is a leather strap with a pin buckle. Breitling Replica Watches - Embroidery and Stone-SettingThe next contender is a truly unusual watch by Chanel. Interestingly, it has a dial that features an unusual artistic craft of embroidery. It is showing the often used camellia flower motif which is widely present in various Chanel products. However, it is the first time that the motif is made with the help of embroidery. This limited edition timekeeper which is launched in a series that consists of 18 pieces was made in the collaboration with the famous Parisian studio La Maison Lasage. Previously, Chanel has worked with the artistic atelier several times. However, this is the first time its savoir-faire was used in order to create a dial of a watch. It was made in a technique known as peinture a l'aiguille (needlework painting), which utilizes silk threads of different colors that were combined on a black background to create the charming camellia design. The face of the watch is completed with hour and minute hands which were crafted from 18K white gold. Apart from the embroidered dial, the watch includes several diamond ornaments. Its white gold case (37.5 mm wide and 9.84 mm high) is sprinkled with the plethora of 562 brilliant-cut diamonds which are set on the bezel in three rows (the total weight of around 3.07 carats). More of the same gems are visible on its ardillon buckle (80 stones with the weight of 0.48), whereas the crown shows off an onyx cabochon.
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