BASEL WORLD & S.I.H.H. 2011 Special Feature: Simple & Slim (Thin) by Type
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BASEL WORLD & S.I.H.H. 2011 Special Feature: Simple & Slim (Thin) by Type

<strong>HARRY WINSTON｜Harry Winston</strong>Born from a pursuit of understated authenticity for daily wear, this round, two-hand simple watch embodies Harry Winston's signature elegance. "Midnight Collection Automatic" ¥2,415,000 (estimated price) (Harry Winston) <a href=Read detailed article" title="665_harrywinstonmidnightcoleauto" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/567/medium/04648d6b-a883-4a02-a730-9b736cd9952e.jpg">
<strong>A. Lange & Sohne｜A. Lange & Söhne</strong>The "Saxonia", beloved by watch connoisseurs for conveying the virtues of pre-WWII German mechanical watches, has been completely renewed. It features an extremely pared-down, legible dial, a robust design, and a relatively affordable price within the lineup. "Saxonia Flach" ¥1,848,000 (scheduled for January 2012 release) <a href=Read detailed article" title="sakusoniahurahha665_03_1_alange_soehne" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/568/medium/b5fb20a1-4513-4b5e-a592-7b294cd83e45.jpg">
<strong>Jaeger-LeCoultre｜Jaeger-LeCoultre</strong>This is the first ultra-thin model in the Reverso line, featuring a new case enlarged according to the "golden ratio" of beauty and a thin movement, achieving an unprecedented presence and elegant wearability in Reverso's history. "Grande Reverso Ultra Thin" ¥1,554,000 (estimated price) <a href=Read detailed article" title="grandreversoultraslim665_01_jaeger_lecoultre_2011_01" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/569/medium/4dfe16ff-354d-42af-9b16-83da41a96c03.jpg">
<strong>IWC｜IWC</strong>The Milanese mesh bracelet is also a major attraction. "Portofino Automatic" ¥477,250 (estimated price). Release date undecided. <a href=Read detailed article" title="portfinoautomatic665_02_2iwc" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/570/medium/78a8043b-0fea-463a-95bf-3f57cabc5a92.jpg">
<strong>HERMÈS｜Hermès</strong>Among the new "Arceau" models released this year, this model, named "Grande Lune" (Big Moon), which features day, date, and moon phase displays, is one we can confidently recommend to anyone. "Arceau Grande Lune" ¥656,250 [estimated price] <a href=Read detailed article" title="arsograndlunnnu665_03hermes" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/571/medium/80d12c81-a68c-4cb8-b248-3568b9669a6d.jpg">
<strong>Dunhill｜Dunhill</strong>The dial is black lacquer, with crushed black diamonds scattered across its entire surface, excluding the small seconds sub-dial. Its matte sheen imparts a dignified elegance befitting a gentleman. "Black Diamond 'Classic' Watch" Price undecided (scheduled for October-November arrival) (Dunhill / Richemont F&A Japan) <a href=Read detailed article" title="blackdiamondclasic665_01dunhil" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/572/medium/b5462f97-05c9-4a2c-853f-4095587efb9a.jpg">
<strong>RALPH LAUREN｜Ralph Lauren</strong>The "Slim Classique" collection, their first square-cased line, is characterized by its dressy, ultra-thin case, inspired by Art Deco wristwatches of the 1920s. Perfect for a chic and elegant look. "Slim Classique Guilloché Watch" ¥1,473,150 <a href=Read detailed article" title="slimclassicgyoche665_rl_05_0125" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/573/medium/3e72ed2b-0d7a-4c93-b4c7-e0d13d038713.jpg">
<strong>EBEL｜Ebel</strong>A simple three-hand model with a calendar. The silver dial is complemented by elegant, classic silver hour and minute hands, and a blue steel second hand. The sapphire crystal is treated with a double anti-reflective coating. Remarkable value at just over ¥250,000. "Classic 100" ¥257,250 (estimated price). Scheduled for release this autumn. <a href=Read detailed article" title="665_01EBEL_Classic100" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/574/medium/5ec13bee-5337-4d05-a6be-ec15075b7022.jpg">
<strong>CHOPARD｜Chopard</strong>A simple model with three hands and a calendar, powered by the self-winding movement "L.U.C Caliber 1.010" with a bidirectional rotor. "L.U.C 1937" ¥890,000 (estimated price). Scheduled for release this autumn. <a href=Read detailed article" title="luc1937665_01_chopard" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/575/medium/6c273f18-253d-42e1-abe7-c00ece9d62b9.jpg">
<strong>Ball Watch｜Ball Watch</strong>This automatic model in a rose gold case, under 40mm, is priced in the mid-¥500,000s, less than half that of comparable luxury brands. Its Micro Gas Light technology illuminates the hands and indices, ensuring clear readability even in darkness. "Trainmaster One Hundred Twenty" ¥567,000 (estimated price). Scheduled for December release. <a href=Read detailed article" title="120665_01_ball" data-src="/galleries/images/000/048/576/medium/886d8ad5-50e3-4d82-b846-ab08d4ed02bc.jpg">
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BASEL WORLD & S.I.H.H. 2011 Special Feature | By Type: Simple & Slim