Jewelry Watches Velvet by ROGER DUBUIS at SIHH 2012

At the annual Salon Haute Horlogerie SIHH 2012 the Swiss company Roger Dubuis has unveiled a new line of women's watches Velvet, which includes four models - Velvet Amethysts and Spinels, Velvet High Jewellery in white gold, Velvet Diamonds in white gold and Velvet Jewellery in pink gold.

Velvet Amethysts and Spinels
The watch with amethyst and spinel embodies the spirit of rock 'n' roll. Its design is based on the fine play of light and shade and variety of rich, vibrant colors. Amethyst and spinels form a colorful Byzantine mosaic on the 36-millimeter titanium case with DLC-coated. The magic game of metal and precious stones reflections makes this model a true work of art.
The black dial is made with satin sun ray finish, contrasting with relief purple Roman numerals. In the central part of the dial on the matted background is highlighted the logo ROGER DUBUIS, made by the Decal. The dial is "fringed" by the titanium case with diamond-like coating; the bezel is encrusted with amethysts, which blend harmoniously with the spinels, used to decorate the lugs and mounting strap. These mounts, connecting the case and bracelet together, embody the bold design idea and are the hallmark of the Velvet collection.
The model is available with a black satin strap that fits perfectly into the overall concept. The watch is released in a limited edition of 188 items.

Velvet High Jewellery in white gold
Jewelry watch Velvet High Jewellery in white gold - a synonym of absolute perfection, created in tandem of ROGER DUBUIS jewelers and watchmakers. Technically sophisticated watch is adorned with diamonds in 1300 totaling about 9 carats.
The watch is made in accordance with the aesthetic canons of the company: graphic, embossed two-level dial, original figures and label specific attachment by which the bracelet and case are forming a coherent whole.
Jewelry watch Velvet sparkle with lights: precious stones are studded all the basic elements, starting with the dial and ending with the bracelet clasp. In total, the decoration of the model is used in 1300 diamonds: 310 stones (approx. 2.93 carats), decorated the case, 493 (approx. 5.03 carats) - bracelet, 496 (approximately 1.03 carats) - dial, sapphire crystal coated with metalized Roman numerals.

Velvet Diamonds in white gold
Velvet Diamonds in white gold – a jewelry watch, created on the concept of contrast: white gold, complete with a black satin strap, satin edge of the dial with a sunrays pattern, which create light and shadow on the graphics disk and, of course, clear diamonds on the black strap mounts. In decorating the watch has been used 100 diamonds, 86 of which adorn the case and 14 diamonds – the buckle of the strap.

Velvet Jewellery in pink gold
Velvet Jewellery in pink gold is the only version of the watch in the pink gold case. The model is created in accordance with the design concept of the collection: attachment combined the bracelet and 36-millimeter case into a coherent whole, relief two-level dial, original case shape, which resembles both a circle and "tonneau".
At the center of the dial, issued in the form of "tonneau" with the method Decal is applied logo ROGER DUBUIS, the edges of the disc has a satin finish, on which are highlighted contrast with numerical indices, repeating the contours of the round case. The elegance of the dial perfectly emphasizes the elegance of curved sapphire glass.
Bezel of the watch and its mounts are encrusted with diamonds. Precious stones are laid out on the fixtures in characteristic pattern, which is also reproduced on the bracelet. In decorating the watch has been used for more than 260 diamonds.

Aesthetic perfection in Velvet watches is harmoniously combined with virtuoso technical performance. All models are equipped with an automatic RD821, based on 33 jewels (the vibration frequency of the balance of 28 800 pc / h, power reserve - 48 hours). The caliber is assembled and decorated by hand, setting accuracy of the course is produced in five positions. Bridges and mainplate of the caliber are rhodium-plated and decorated with a «Côtes de Genève» pattern.
The watches Velvet are certified by the assignment to new standards of the Geneva Hallmark.
In 1886, the General Council of the Republic and Canton of Geneva passed a law approving the so-called hallmarks of Geneva (Poinçon de Genève) - a special sign of distinction, hosted on the watch mechanism and employee confirmation of origin, manufacturing quality and durability of the movement.
For getting Poinçon de Genève last year new regulations has developed, under which the certification is subject not only movement, but also the watch in a whole. The new features include the following requirements:
• Compliance with the minimum level of water resistance (30 meters)
• Compliance with all stated functions / complications to work properly by appropriate tests
• Compliance with the external form (case) and content (movement)
• Compliance with certain parameters of the accuracy (deviation of less than 1 minute during the week).