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Ideal cut diamonds

What is an “ideal cut” diamond? In order to achieve the maximum play of light, a diamond must be ideal cut. The ideal cut is a mathematical formula for cutting diamonds to precise angles and proportions to gain the optimum reflection and refraction of light. You may choose to economise on colour, clarity or size,… Read More »

Cold Equations: The Persistence of Memory

This book could have been titled “The Adventures of Noonien Soong”. For the greater part of his adventure, Noonien was on the run from Federation space. That’s because he doesn’t seem to have a favourable opinion of Starfleet: “I’m not saying Starfleet doesn’t serve a purpose or do its share of good in the galaxy,… Read More »

Alfred Dunhill Millennium

Combining the latest quartz technology and precision craftsmanship for over 60 years, Alfred Dunhill created the Millennium in 1982. Functional and elegant, Millennium’s smooth rounded lines of hand-finished case is complemented by a flawless gold-plated, stainless steel bezel. The hand-worked white enamel, black or champagne dials are highlighted by meticulously applied Roman numerals or exquisite… Read More »

Gold & Gold

Gerald Genta’s creations are perfect illustrations of the traditional link between the twin art of the jeweller and watch-maker and Gold & Gold is no exception. With traditional watch-making movement, Gold & Gold is designed to have separate dials indicating the day, date, month and phases of the moon. The gold moon lying on a… Read More »

Da Vinci

In pursuit for the ideals of scientific truth and beauty, the International Watch Co. created Da Vinci, the first mechanical wristwatch to measure, automatically, the time in seconds, minutes and hours, as well as the position of the moon and the date – weekday, month and year. It is programmed to run for 513 years… Read More »

Ebel Voyager

Inspired by the basic philosophy of combining high technology with fine design and the best materials, Ebel’s Voyager is an ingenious innovation that enables the wearer to tell the time of any part of the world. The local time is indicated by standard hands and world time by a 24-hour dial ring, coupled with a… Read More »