Dior | Baselworld 2015 Breaking News | DIOR
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June 10, 2015

Dior | Baselworld 2015 Breaking News | DIOR


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A New Frontier for Women's Watches


Dior VIII: Inspired by the Ball


Dior continues its classic men's collection, "Chiffre Rouge," for 2015, this time unveiling a highly practical, orthodox GMT watch. Meanwhile, significant attention is focused on the women's "Dior VIII."

Photographs by NAGASHIMA TohruText by KAWADA Akinori




An Inverted Concept: Captivating Dials with Beautiful Rotors





A limited edition of Dior's classic men's "Chiffre Rouge" has arrived. Without altering the basic silhouette, this year's collection is enhanced with a GMT watch equipped with Zenith's Elite movement, offering greater practicality.

What truly stands out among the 2015 models is the women's collection. Among the many variations of the new "Dior VIII" line, the face of the "Dior VIII Grand Bal" is particularly captivating. A beautifully decorated rotating rotor is positioned on the dial. Typically a discreet component of an automatic movement, the "rotor" is placed on the dial side. Its mesmerizing rotation with the movement of the wrist marks a new era for mechanical women's watches.


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Chiffre Rouge: A Limited Edition GMT


The "Chiffre Rouge" series is characterized by its distinctive asymmetrical case shape and the use of red as a design accent.

For 2015, a GMT watch is offered in a limited edition of 100 pieces worldwide. The base movement is Zenith's Elite (Cal. 682). It features a conventional layout with a central GMT hand. The dial design is simple and understated. The compact indices make it easy to forget it's a GMT watch.

The silver opaline dial exudes elegance, making it a perfect match for business attire. For those seeking a mechanical watch from a renowned fashion brand that balances mechanics and design, this is an ideal choice.

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Chiffre Rouge C05
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: 38mm
Movement: Automatic (Cal. 682)
Strap: Calfskin (perforated surface)
Water Resistance: 50m
Limited Edition: 100 pieces (worldwide)
Release: Scheduled for October
Price: ¥949,000



Mesmerized by the Rotor's Dance More Than the Hands


The "Dior VIII Grand Bal" is a testament to the ingenious idea of incorporating decorative elements suitable for women's watches by leveraging the inherent mechanics of mechanical timepieces. The "Bal" in "Grand Bal" refers to a ball or dance. This is inspired by the rotor's design on the dial, evoking the imagery of a grand ball.

Mother-of-pearl chips are layered onto the rotor, creating the impression of a pleated skirt that flares out gracefully as it spins. Simultaneously, the rotor's pivot point is designed to resemble the sun, surrounded by diamonds. Combined with the mother-of-pearl ring and diamond-set bezel, this evokes a distinctly feminine aesthetic. The bracelet's three-dimensional design is also remarkable. This watch embodies innovation in both the mechanics and design of women's timepieces.

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Dior VIII Grand Bal Plissé Soleil
Case: Stainless steel with mother-of-pearl ring and diamond-set bezel
Diameter: 36mm
Movement: Automatic (Cal. Dior Inverse)
Strap: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Limited Edition: 888 pieces
Release: Available Now
Price: ¥2,926,000



A Classic Model for Women


This new addition to the "Dior VIII" line is a conservative and thoroughly feminine ladies' watch. The design, featuring a meticulously crafted mother-of-pearl ring set into the bezel, is strikingly bold.

This creates a unique luster around the dial, generating a beautiful contrast. The pink dial is adorned with a ring of diamonds and features a subtle sunray-like decoration emanating from the center, adding a captivating accent.

The indices are primarily simple wedge shapes, emphasizing the overall clean design. Uniquely, at the 8 o'clock position, Dior's lucky number, a classic Roman numeral is used, aligning with the model's name. While simple, its meticulously considered details express the essence of Dior beautifully.

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Dior VIII Montaigne
Case: Stainless steel with mother-of-pearl ring bezel
Diameter: 32mm
Movement: Quartz
Bracelet: Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 50m
Release: Scheduled for October
Price: ¥566,000



Christian Dior
Tel. 0570-200-088

http://www.dior.com/couture/ja_jp/

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