Blacksand Continuity Ocean sold at The Bal du Printemps

March 21, 2013, in Geneva, the 15th Bal du Printemps was held, organized by the International Foundation for Research in paraplegia. The theme of the ball is "Under the Ocean”. 450 guests attended the event.
The famous watch company Blacksand put up for sale its luxury watch Continuity Ocean, the unique dial of which is adorned with sea view. The timepiece was sold for 122,000 Swiss francs, sent for studies in paraplegia.

Blacksand Continuity Ocean watch
Blacksand Continuity Ocean watch

Dressed in a round case of pink gold, studded with diamonds, a turtle on the dial of the novelty slowly floats on the ocean. The turtle is fully engraved by hand on the surface of the enamel, simulating the deep sea. The timepiece operates on the base of the automatic caliber Blacksand Genève 1999 with jumping hour at 12 o'clock position, an analog pointer of minutes at the 6 o’clock position 6 and the date aperture at the 3 o'clock position.
French singer Christophe Maé gave a memorable concert at the ball, and Professor Gregoire Curtin presented a documentary Rewalk, telling about the study on the restoration of paralyzed limbs.

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Written by Lucy Vuiton

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