When time converses with light

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In the silence of the Century workshops, a dazzling universe of shapes and colours is born from the skilful work of dedicated artisans.
GMT Stars & Snow  - December 2009Red.Century_327541_0

United in their pursuit of exclusivity, they shape matter so as to transform it into light-filled gems.

Within this family business that is proud of its independence, the designers confer a magical touch on the watch and jewellery creations, infusing them with an intangible aura of mystery. These daring tailor-made models admirably express the personality of the individuals who wear them.

Against a backdrop in steel or 18-carat gold, the sapphire comes in a multitude of colours ranging from shimmering blue reflections to intense black, or from the metallic brilliance of palladium to the gentle glow of red gold. Adorned with hand-cut and polished facets, the Century sapphire forms a crown of light that dances around the wrist. Sapphires, diamonds, gold, platinum, mother-of-pearl, steel and leather meet and mingle on the wrist to form graceful companions for life's many adventures.

Century creations reveal their ultimate secret in broad daylight, offering a fascinating kaleidoscopic display of shapes and colours, orchestrated by the Century sapphire as it catches, holds and reflects the light.


Poeme – On the wings of dreams...

 

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The 18-carat white gold Poeme model is an invitation to gentle reveries. It celebrates creative women who love to dream and to let their imagination take flight. The half-moon-shaped case is composed of seven facets that shine with a moonlike glow.


Mogul – The crowning of time…

Named after the poetic lands of ancient India, the Mogul model is distinguished by its dazzling Century sapphire boasting 192 facets and creating a mysterious and fascinating play on shapes and colours.


Grace Baguette – Revealing a unique style

 

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Century has drawn inspiration from the Art Deco period in creating its stunning Grace collection. Featuring sleek, clear-cut lines and bold graphic design, Grace is composed like a sculpture revealing a subtle blend of elegance and modern aesthetic.

Grace enshrines the power of a shape, that of a cut that has become the ultimate expression of a resolutely Century style. Its case crafted in Century sapphire is sublimated by over 30 facets. In harmony with the rectilinear case design, its bracelet is composed of successive links in Century sapphire. Its sculptural beauty is underscored by delicately set baguette-cut diamonds, while the mirror-finish dial subtly echoes the overall mineral shade of the model.


Dragon Stone – Timeless appeal...

Dragon Stone, the brand's iconic collection, exudes a powerful and timeless aesthetic appeal. At the centre of its perfectly geometrical case sits a Century sapphire with a twelve-sided shape and facets that are hand-cut and polished by the company's master-craftsmen. A bracelet with finely articulated links and wave-shaped lugs sets the finishing touch to this majestic model.


Prime Time Egos Day & Date – Power, grandeur, strength and beauty

 

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In harmony with the spirit of the Esquire collection, the new Prime Time Egos model combines the bold aesthetic of the twelve-sided case with the timeless nature of the Century sapphire. Equipped with a COSC-certified mechanical self-winding movement, this chronograph has as 48-hour power reserve.

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS

Poeme

Movement: quartz movement
Case: Century sapphire case with 7 facets, set with 142 diamonds
Diameter: 21x 27.70mm
Functions: hours and minutes indication
Case-back: 18 ct. white gold
Bracelet: white gold
Water resistance:
100m


Mogul


Movement: quartz movement
Case:
Century sapphire case with 192 facets, set with 89 diamonds
Diameter: 29.80mm
Functions: hours and minutes indication
Case-back: 18-carat white gold
Strap: alligator leather
Water resistance: 100m


Mogul Medaillon

Century sapphire with 256 facets, 18-carat white gold set with 90 diamonds (0.9 ct.)


Grace Baguette


Movement: quartz movement
Case: 18-carat white gold case set with 164 baguette-cut diamonds and one brilliant-cut diamond (4.98 cts) and formed of one Century sapphire with 40 facets
Diameter:
25.20 x 25.20mm
Functions: hours and minutes indication
Case-back:
18-carat white gold
Strap: white gold set with 177 baguette-cut diamonds (8.70 cts) and formed of 8 Century sapphires with 32 facets
Water resistance: 100m


Dragon Stone

Movement: quartz movement
Case: 18-carat white gold case composed of one Century sapphire with 36 facets, set with 206 diamonds
Diameter: 22.6mm
Functions: hours and minutes indication
Case-back: 18-carat white gold
Bracelet: white gold
Water resistance: 100m


Prime Time Egos Chronograph Day & Date

Movement: self-winding mechanical, COSC-certified chronometer
Case: Century sapphire with 12 facets
Diameter: 41.90mm
Functions: hours and minutes indication, chronograph functions, day and date indication with a disc system and tachometer scale
Case-back: transparent
Strap:
alligator
Water resistance:
100m

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