Baselworld 2014 seems to have marked the dawn of a new era for Eterna - the historic brand that in 1948 contributed decisively to the Swiss replica watch industry by implementing the ball-bearing assisted rotational movement fundamental to self-winding technology. The latest heir to a dynasty born in 1957 as a homage to Thor Heyedahl's odyssey across the Pacific: the robust Royal KonTiki, also available on a blackened case and silver dial. Miguel Seabra/Espiral do Tempo A new focusAfter being absent in 2013, Eterna returned to Baselworld this year with a generously-sized stand in Hall 5. 0. The acquisition by the China Haidian Group in 2011 has invigorated the 158-year old firm and the recent separation of the activities of Porsche Design timepieces allows the owners to focus exclusively on Eterna. "We are now finally focusing on Eterna," China Haidian's CEO, Shang Jian Guang, explained to us. "We had a very good negotiation with Porsche Design and will continue the cooperation, supporting them with after-sales service and still providing our movements. But from now on we want to fully concentrate our energy on Eterna. "? One movement, 88 variantsThe new modular in-house Calibre 39 is the company's star. Just three screws are needed to attach any number of auxiliary modules. The first Eterna replica watch to be fitted with the Calibre 39 is the Royal KonTiki Two Time Zones, a sporty GMT timepiece inspired by a 1970s KonTiki predecessor that is powered by the first of 88 possible variants of the new movement, the 3945A self-winding calibre, beating at 28,800 vph and with a 68-hour power reserve. The Royal KonTiki Two Time Zones on a rubber strap and the new caliber 3945A, based on the automatic manufacture Calibre 39. Eterna Shang Jian Guang knows that, with a solid industrial base, Eterna is prepared to face demanding challenges. "We will continue to invest in developing Eterna as a manufacture movement company and we already did a lot of work to prepare our expansion, especially in the Asian market. This year we made our best effort to prepare for Baselworld so our distributors would have more confidence seeing our new booth and the new collections. But, basically, we have to continue working in terms of movement technology and production value and also in terms of our capability to provide our movements to other brands. In the future, we have to continue the DNA of Eterna and see what the market demands, so it's a combination of heritage and the main trends. I respect the Swiss culture and trust the Swiss team to do it. "? Pointing out favoritesAnd what would be the China Haidian CEO's favourite timepieces among the new products shown at Baselworld? "There's a lot in the collection that I really like. The new KonTiki replica watches , the more classic Rialto - which feeds the Asian taste - and the replica watches with our own manufacture movements. "? Members of the classic line, here in versions that confirmed a bicolored trend at this year's Baselworld: the Rialto and the 1948 Legacy. Eterna We also asked Bruno Jufer, vice-president of sales & marketing at Eterna, to assess the timepieces introduced at the fair: "Among the novelties I'd choose one particular model from the classic line: the 1948 Legacy. It's a really classic replica watch with a curved movement with big date and a beautiful silver curved dial. A really nice interpretation of the Eterna-Matic from 1948! It reflects the heritage and the big value of tradition in our brand. "? A chronograph on the waySo what will be the next variation for the versatile Calibre 39? "We will introduce it with a chronograph function," admits Bruno Jufer. "It's going to be a big step for Eterna and you will see next year when we come up with a beautiful calibre in a chronograph version - it will be another milestone for Eterna". The Military Limited Edition 1939, available in steel and blackened steel cushion cases, is this year's addition to the Heritage line. Miguel Seabra/Espiral do Tempo Eterna's Heritage range has a special place in the heart of die-hard aficionados and collectors, with the Super KonTiki 1973 being the most popular reinterpretation to date and even gaining cult status. The most recent instalment of the Heritage line is a military-inspired piece based on a 1939 cushion model. "The reason behind the Heritage collection is, as the name says, to show our heritage and go back in our archives to look what Eterna did in the past. To reinterpret these models in a modern style is the idea of the Heritage collection. The good thing is we have such a huge tradition that we will bring up in the next years many other interesting models that will broaden the Heritage collection. "? We will be waiting for them. On display at Baselworld: the four first members of the Heritage line, a family that is expected to grow in the next years. Eterna
Press releaseOnline bidding was held on March 12-15, 2012 along with the profitable bid arrived at 11,220 euros. This collector will now hold the satisfaction of becoming the proud owner of the unique timepiece. In the framework of its partnership with all the International Herald Tribune along with the UNESCO Earth Heritage Centre, Jaeger-LeCoultre held its 4th once-a-year online auction of a unique watch. The proceeds from the sale will probably be totally donated to your security of the outstanding marine site inside the Philippines that is definitely component with the UNESCO Planet Heritage Marine Programme.
Puerto Princesa
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This yr the proceeds on the Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph sale will likely be donated towards the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River Countrywide Park from the Philippines that contains a amazing landscape with its underground river that emerges straight into the sea. The realm represents a big habitat for biodiversity conservation. The positioning is made up of an entire "mountain-to-the-sea" ecosystem and shields a few of the most substantial forests in Asia. The proceeds in the auction will contribute to getting the tools and elements which will assist the location with a common checking programme towards analyzing the state of conservation of its exceptional maritime price. The prototype N°1 with the Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph is actually a completely useful unique timepiece hand-crafted by watchmakers with the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre. The net auction started on March 12, 2012 at twelve. 00 C. E. T. and finished on March 15, 2012 at twelve. 05 C. E. T. The bidding was held within the official websiteauction. jaeger-lecoultre. com
Prototype n°1 of your Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph.
Jaeger-LeCoultre
Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre, situated during the Vallee de Joux, Switzerland, attaches a great relevance to preserving the fantastic pure environment of its output internet site and to contributing to environmental assignments internationally. Jaeger-LeCoultre is in its 4th yr of its partnership with all the UNESCO Globe Heritage Centre to help protect and safeguard superb marine internet sites that have to have precise rapid intervention. To extend general public consciousness of the environmental result in, Jaeger-LeCoultre joined forces along with the Intercontinental Herald Tribune to create the "Tides of Time" newspaper part that highlights excellent maritime sites all year long. On the net replica watch auctions carried out because 2009 have previously enabled Jaeger-LeCoultre to add for the defense of Tubbataha Reefs Purely natural Park from the Philippines, India's Sundarbans National Park, and Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary in Colombia. Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Classic ChronographFrom fifties Jaeger-LeCoultre offered the main explorers of your maritime depths whether or not pushed by scientific goals or by a thirst for discovery having a timepiece that exceeded their requires. Through the different variations released till the early seventies, the Memovox Deep Sea turned among the unusual watchmaking creations to leave an indelible imprint on its era. In 2012 the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre provides the Deep Sea Classic Chronograph, a outstanding reinterpretation of the famous watch. The newest generation from your Grande Maison in the Vallee de Joux is sure to thrill devotees of famous products wishing to pay for tribute to the longstanding tradition of innovation during the most numerous disciplines, however without having foregoing the convenience and trustworthiness ensured via the most up-to-date era of Jaeger-LeCoultre calibers. The stainless-steel situation with the Jaeger-LeCoultre Deep Sea Vintage Chronograph is inspired because of the design and style codes of an legendary development, the back again bears the exact same engraved motif since the historical model, depicting a frogman surrounded by bubbles. This replica watch pushed by Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 751G incorporates the latest developments stemming from Jaeger-LeCoultre's ongoing exploration. The embossed black calfskin leather strap looks exactly just like the one equipped around the unique.