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Creating a synergy of technical innovation and striking beauty, this diamond-accented women's automatic timepiece (model 6209NV) from Gevril Avenue of the Americas Glamour blends a bold watch face with feminine details. The bezel is fully framed by gorgeous white Top diamonds--which also extend to the lugs--created by precise CNC machines and set onto the watch by diamond setters of unparalleled skill. The watch also offers a bevy of small artistic flourishes including a uniquely patterned guilloche dial and a highly stylized Arabic numeral display that is raised off the surface of the dial.
A silver dial frames a centerpiece of mother-of-pearl, and it also includes a three-handed movement and date window above 6 o'clock. It's completed by a supple crocodile leather strap in white with tonal stitching accents. Other features include a 25-jeweled automatic movement with a 40-hour power reserve, curved sapphire crystal for excellent scratch resistance, and water resistance to 50 meters (165 feet)--suitable for swimming but not for diving.
An automatic (or self-winding) watch is fitted with a device (rotor) that automatically winds the spring by using the force of gravity. It needs no battery, but it will stop if you have been physically inactive for an extended period of time--as long as you're moving, the watch will stay powered. Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis invented the self-winding mechanism in 1770. It worked on the same principle as a modern pedometer, and was designed to wind as the owner walked.
The watch company was begun by Jacques in the mid-1700s in La -de-, Switzerland's center of watch-making for centuries. He was a sought-after master of horology, and he created his first chronometer in 1743 and his first repetition dial in 1744. Most notably, he was called upon by the King of Spain in 1758 to produce a personal timepiece, which went over so well that was appointed as Royal Swiss Watchmaker to the Spanish Crown.
The family tradition of watchmaking was passed onto Jacques's son, , and in 1784 he achieved the status of Master Clockmaker. During the 1800s, the family expanded their art to include enameling as well as the creation of dials for their watches. timepieces are displayed in museums across Europe--most notably the Museum and the Rolex Museum (where a pocket watch is displayed in the collection personally selected by the family, the founder of Rolex).
The company was purchased by Samuel in 2000, who believed the name represented an ideal combination of history and future potential. Today's signature Avenue of Americas line is based on a case design from the 1920, which was discovered after going through raft of historical documents and design books. It has a retro look, but is updated with a dial with raised, hand-painted numbers and straight pushers for a contemporary feel.
Creating a timepiece is exhaustive, and expends years into the design and manufacture of its rare and enduring timepiece collections. It manufactures only limited edition collections, with 6,000 watches created each year and each line limited to 500 (stainless steel) or 100 (gold) pieces. The company also sources only the best materials and accoutrements, including 316L stainless steel, natural mother-of-pearl dials, diamonds calibrated by CNC machines and Louisiana crocodile skin.
Product details
- Package Dimensions : 8.3 x 6.4 x 3.8 inches; 2.6 Pounds
- Item model number : 6209NV
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- Date First Available : April 26, 2010
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- ASIN : B001CGHSBA
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,534,784 in Clothing, Shoes
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