Since March 2007, when it launched its partnership with the famous Italian motorbike MV Agusta brand, JeanRichard Swiss Watch Manufacture has without interruption restated and proven its commitment to the pulsating world of motor cycling. It was therefore no surprise that the brand concluded a partnership agreement with Giacomo Agostini - nicknamed Ago – who during his seventeen year career has won no less than fifteen world championship titles, ten titles on the Isle of Man and 123 Grand Prix. In the 1960 and 1970’s, Agostini became the first great star ever in the world of motor cycling, racing on 350 cc or 500 cc machines; he was the man to beat.

In order to celebrate this exceptional Ambassador, JeanRichard this year comes up with a remarkable time-keeper: The Bressel 1665 Chronograph Rattrapante Foudroyante “Ago”: produced in a limited number of fifty pieces, with either a silver or a black dial, its case is in palladium - a precious metal part of the platinum family - and it is enhanced by a “vintage” brown strap, procuring it a slight rebel masculine look. Fitted with an automatic winding mechanical movement visible through a transparent case-back displaying Ago’s signature, the Bressel 1665 Chronograph Rattrapante Foudroyante “Ago” is one of the most spectacular complications of Haute Horlogerie: a jumping split seconds Chronograph, capable of measuring times accurate to one eighth of a second.

Specifications:

Movement:
Mechanical movement with self-winding
Calibre 13 1/4″, 40 rubies, frequency 28,000 vib./hour (4 Hz)
Power reserve minimum of 42 hours

Functions:
Hours, minutes, split-time chronograph jumping to one eighth of a second

Case:
Bressel 1665
Satin-finish polished palladium
Dimensions: 42 mm, dial opening: 33 mm, height: 15.51 mm
Rounded sapphire crystal, anti-reflection coating
Caseback secured with seven screws, caseback glass in sapphire engraved with the “Ago” signature
Water-resistant to 30 metres

Dial:
Lozenge shaped stamped silver or black

Strap:
“Vintage” calf with 18K white gold folding buckle

A chronograph to the tenth of a second, a tachometer, tried and tested materials, and water-resistant to 200 meters. The name Adventurer was not chosen by chance: its resistance and practical functions will make this new collection, offered in seven color combinations, an indispensable partner for every adventure.

Specification:

Movement:
Quartz

Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph, date and tachometer

Case:
Stainless steel
Unidirectional rotating bezel
Screw-down crown and back
Sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 200 m

Dial:
Silvered, black or pink gold plated with carbon fibre motifs
30-minute, 1/10 seconds and small seconds at 9, 6 and 3 o’clock respectively

Bracelet/Strap:
Stainless steel with folding pressure-lock clasp

BorgeauD SA introduces the world’s first Swiss watch with a Rahu Kaal complication. The Rahu Kaal is explained in the Panchang, one of the world’s oldest almanacs. The Rahu Kaal is a daily 90-minute sequence that occurs at different times each day of the week and is viewed as having a profound effect on all decision making. The Rahu Kaal is generally avoided when key decisions have to be made.

During the 90-minute Rahu period, activity does not cease. Nothing stops. However, the time for decisions takes a pause. Important functions and occasions, the signing of a contract, the conclusion of a deal or an investment, meetings, be they private or public, personal or social are timed to work around the Rahu Kaal.

You are invited to Rethink, Reassess, Rahu, Review, Reflect, Reconsider and take a Rendezvous with yourself.

It is a way of life…

The watches are limited in edition and available in both men’s (automatic) and ladies (quartz) models, ranging from classically elegant to sportive designs.

The Gravitas Collection is crafted in Neuchâtel, Switzerland and housed with a Soprod movement. Soprod SA developed the Rahu Kaal complication exclusively for BorgeauD. Pricing begins from €1,750.

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Ref. 8834 – Limited Edition of 1,000 Pieces

The case of the Baume & Mercier Riviera Magnum XXL Chrono Flyback is stainless steel and measures 45mm X 15mm. It has a sapphire crystal and is water resistant to 200 meters. Movement is the automatic ETA caliber 7750 with flyback complication and decorated with Geneva Stripes. Around $7,100