Graffiti - Winter 2011
From the magazine, a selection of 4 articles:Graff Diamond Swan watch
An ageless symbol of love, elegance, beauty and sincerity, the Swan becomes a dazzling guardian of time in this delightful jewellery timepiece from Graff.
Crafted in harmony with the classic tradition of “secret” watches, which alternately conceal and reveal time in many different subtle and appealing ways, this exquisite model is a truly breathtaking jewellery composition. The Swan gracefully rests on a diamond bracelet composed of 832 white diamonds, designed to look like the undulating waves on a lake.
This magnificent creature is pavéd with diamonds and its wing is set with marquise-cut diamonds. It is this delicate element that slides gently to reveal the dainty timepiece within, thereby admirably combining Swiss watchmaking expertise with Graff's renowned gem setting know-how and inimitable flair for jewellery design.
The Graff Diamond Swan watch is a unique and whimsical piece set with over 900 sparkling diamonds and the weight of these jewels total to 54.7 carats.
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MasterGraff Minute Repeater Tourbillon
This distinguished men's timepiece offers two sophisticated horological complications housed within a sleek and handsome case bearing the inimitable hallmarks of Graff watches.
The minute repeater was invented in the 17th century well before the age of electric lighting and enabled the owner of a watch to check the time at night without having to light a candle. The MasterGraff Minute Repeater is equipped with one such mechanism, triggered on demand by an upward push on a dedicated repeater slide positioned on the side of the case. Two hammers striking two gongs sound the hours, quarter hours and minutes on low - high tones.
Listening pleasure meets eye-catching looks
In addition to the hand-wound movement with an 80-hour power reserve, this eminently masculine dress watch features a flying tourbillon revealed through a dial opening at 6 o'clock encircled by a small seconds disc. The tourbillon has become a symbol of horological expertise and fine traditions and the unique visual appeal of the MasterGraff Minute Repeater makes a fine match for the auditory pleasure of its chimes.
The black or white lacquered dial with rose gold indicators and triangular-cut gemstone set at 12 o'clock is complemented by the characteristic diamond-tipped crown and facetted 47mm case inspired by a single brilliant-cut diamond.
Secured to the wrist by a black or brown crocodile leather strap, this distinctive and elegant model is issued in two strictly limited 30-piece editions in rose or white gold. Nothing can hold a candle to the aura of refinement conveyed by this prestigious association between the minute repeater and tourbillon complications.
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The Graff Galaxy Ladies Watch
Graff is proud to unveil new additions to its exquisite Graff Galaxy Collection in emerald, sapphire and rubies. These ultra feminine and delicate pieces demonstrate the magnificent fusion of design, craftsmanship and exclusive Swiss watch making. Reflecting the design of the Graff Galaxy jewellery collection, this graceful Ladies watch features a Swiss made timepiece nestled within and intricate and highly fluid bracelet of scintillating Graff diamonds and gemstones.
45 diamonds and 39 rubies, emeralds or sapphires have been individually selected and hand set at the Graff workshops in London, each stone scattered across the bracelet like the stars in the sky, and set at slightly different elevations to create an effect of movement and life.
The platinum setting of the bracelet link one gemstone to the next, echoing the linear design of the constellations in the infinite galaxy, and allowing the purity and brilliance of the incredible diamonds to shine through.
With over 30 carats of stunning gemstones on the wrist, the Graff Galaxy Watch is as timeless as the stars themselves…
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GraffStar Grand Date with Diamonds
Graff Luxury Watches are delighted to release the new GraffStar Grand Date with diamonds dress watch. This elegant watch incorporates the mechanical self-winding Graff Calibre 1 movement exclusively designed, developed and built in Switzerland for Graff. Along with hours and minutes, the movement provides the date – shown in large numerals at 12 o'clock on the dial – the seconds on a subdial at 9 o'clock and 50 hours power reserve indication at 6 o'clock.
The design of the case is signature to Graff Luxury Watches and recalls the facets of a single magnificent diamond with the lugs representing the prongs that set the diamond in place. The dial features a signature Graff emerald at 12 o'clock, applied hour markers and a star pattern in relief.
The transparent sapphire window on the back of the watch reveals the Graff Calibre 1 movement's stunning decorative scheme with an intricate facetted pattern synonymous of Graff Luxury Watch's. An unusual touch is the specially designed wheel, open-worked to recall the iconic triangular gemstone facets.
The GraffStar Grand Date is presented on a black crocodile strap with an exclusive Graff folding clasp. It is available in a limited edition of 50 in both white and rose gold.
Technical Information
Movement: Mechanical self-winding Graff Calibre 1
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and big date
Case: 45mm rose or white gold set with 64 diamonds (9.83cts)
Dial: White set with 11 baguette cut diamonds (1.60cts)
Strap: Black crocodile
Buckle: Set with 12 diamond baguette diamonds (1.56cts)
Power reserve: 50 hours
Diamonds: 88 diamonds (13.3cts)
Limited edition: 50 pieces in both rose gold and white gold
