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Baselworld 2017 – Ateliers deMonaco launches two new timepieces: La Sirène Diamant & La Sirène Rubis

In 2009, Ateliers deMonaco created La Sirène inspired by Princess Charlene of Monaco. This timepiece celebrated Ateliers deMonaco’s first entry in high jewellery segment. For the design of the dial, the brand used the King Protea pattern which is the national flower of South-Africa – home country of Princess Charlene. This first timepiece featured light blue topaz stones reminiscent of the colour of the princess’ eyes.

Eight years after the creation of this beautiful timepiece, and especially for Baselworld 2017, Ateliers deMonaco decided to enrich La Sirène collection with two new models: La Sirène Diamant & La Sirène Rubis.

La Sirène timepieces are powered by the in-house automatic dMc-700 calibre which is wound by a 22K solid gold rotor engraved with the shield of the Principality of Monaco. These watches have a power reserve of 42 hours and have a frequency of 28’800 beats per hour. Fully respecting the Ateliers deMonaco aesthetics, these calibres are housed in an 18K white gold case of 39mm diameter. As a final touch, the decorations of each components are executed with precision and passion.

La Sirène Diamant

Entirely decorated with G – Top Wesselton diamonds, the colour and the brightness of this timepiece resembles the purity of the woman’s soul. Shrouded in a case set with 297 diamonds, a bezel set with 300 diamonds and a crown set with 20 diamonds; it’s a pure marvel.

A delicate artwork was created on the 18K solid gold dial which is adorned with 120 diamonds set in a flower pattern. The centre dial features a white mother-of-pearl which reflects the light and makes the watch even more feminine.

When the first La Sirène Diamant watch was produced, our research & development team came up with the idea of creating something even more impressive: La Sirène Rubis.

La Sirène Rubis

Considered by many as the most powerful stone, it exudes energy, courage and love. Qualities emanating from every woman. Resilient and inspiring, ruby is the true colour of a women’s heart.

La Sirène Rubis is decorated with three different stones: the Ruby, the Sapphire and the Diamond, which give impression of a red rainbow. The bezel is set with 16 baguette cut rubies, 28 baguette cut sapphires and 2 baguette cut diamonds. Following the same colour shading, the dial embraces 24 rubies, 21 sapphires and 3 diamonds set in flower pattern. In order to highlight this masterpiece, the crown is decorated with one ruby and the strap is as red as the ruby stones.

Ateliers deMonaco is continuously thriving to create iconic timepieces that are derived from passion to challenge existing convention to leave a true legacy.

 

Ateliers deMonaco opens its first boutique in the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo in Monaco.

Ateliers deMonaco is back where it all began, the brand’s first boutique opened its doors early 2017 in the heart of the Principality of Monaco.

Ateliers deMonaco was founded in 2008 with the intention of creating highly intricate complications using the noblest materials. Historically, the Ateliers deMonaco manufacture and headquarters were based in the Palais de la Scala in Monaco. In 2015, in order to bear the prestigious Geneva Seal certification the brand moved to Geneva, Switzerland.

The first Ateliers deMonaco boutique is located in the Salon Bouderie of the prestigious Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. The watch manufacturer showcases its most beautiful timepieces offering a unique experience to its clients.
The Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo has been chosen by the brand because of its history and beauty. It is the symbol of glamour, tranquillity and harmony. Located in Monaco’s renowned and lively centre, amongst the Casino de Monte-Carlo and the Hôtel de Paris, it sits in the very core of the city’s sophisticated lifestyle.

Fine watchmaking lovers have the opportunity to discover and try on the latest Ateliers deMonaco timepieces in a discreet atmosphere. The Poinçon de Genève, the Admiral Chronographe Flyback, the Ronde de Monte-Carlo, the Quantième Perpétuel, the Tourbillon and the Tourbillon Répétition Minute lines are all displayed and ready to be discovered by watch aficionados and globe trotters alike.

We are pleased to welcome you in our boutique between 9AM and 6PM where our Ateliers deMonaco representative will have the pleasure to present you our timepieces.
Do not hesitate to contact Mrs Naira Manoukian to set a private appointment at [email protected]

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Baselworld 2011 – The wrap-up

This year Basel was very special for us and an un-believable positive and rewarding experience. Only the second year we are present, yet this time with a big display area in the Hall of inspiration together with our fellow Independent brands and importantly a full line-up of 21 watches, spanning 4 different collections and price points!

impression of the Basel exposition space

Basel was the official launch of our Perpetual Calendar with Eazy-Adjust system: no matter how long you have not worn your watch, with an easy click on the crown you can independently adjust date, day, week, month and time. The magnitude of the innovation did not go un-noticed as only after one day, the buzz of our Perpetual Calendar was going around in basel and many people visited our stand spontaneous, making our Basel hectic, sometimes chaotic, but above all very, very rewarding and exciting!

display revealing The Perpetual calendar EZ-adjust

With 4 people running the booth 24/7 we thought we were richly staffed yet there was not a lot of time for relaxation during the day….we did however manage to  make a picture of Pim and Manuel having a break! Are we becoming too soft… 🙂

the infamous technical driving force behind the brand – Manuel & Pim

Thanks to the team and all that helped us make Basel 2011 such a success. We look forward to an extremely exciting year ahead. Next up will be Top Marques (April 14-17 2011) – the super luxury car and watch show in the Grimaldi forum in Monaco. As always we use our Alma Mater to have some big news on the brand…..in the next couple of days we will give you the scope!

http://www.topmarquesmonaco.com

 

 

Taking Basel by surprise….

After the launch of our Xtreme Precision Tourbillion and the in-house developed Minute Repeater, it is time to truly shock the world with our next generation of innovation in the high-end complications: A Quatième Perpetual Calendar with EZ-Adjust system.

Why innovating on this complication? If you are lucky enough to be the proud owner of a watch with a Perpetual Calendar complication, you also know that if you need to change any of the settings of your watch for whatever reason, this is a difficult and long process, and sometimes can even only be done in a watch ateliers. Would it be nice if we could simplify this high end complication to its essence, so whenever you need to change any setting, you can do this with a simple push and turn of the crown?

Our own in-house developed and patented Perpetual Calendar with EaZy adjust system – with one simple push on the crown you can change the function between time – date – day – week- month and year, and if you have found the mode you want to change, simply turn the crown and adjust. This innovation will make something very cumbersome, very manageable for even the most technically challenged – EZ! The QP-EZ will be made in a limited edition of 88 pieces, and will be made available in Titanium, 18K Rose- and White-gold, with recommended consumer prices starting as of an incredible € 26.800 for the

Titanium versions!

For high res pictures, pls see: http://ateliers-demonaco.com/press