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Tom Cruise Is Loving His Bremont

maddaloni — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:13:04 +0000

The British brand watch brand Bremont recently launched The Supermarine Descent and during the launch Tom Cruise pictures wearing Belmont ALT1-C made quite a splash. The Bremont watches do have celebrity following for a reason. Bremont offers exclusive watches for people who share a passion for flying, planes, diving or even climbing mountains. So it doesn’t come as surprise that polar explorer Ben Saunders is a Bremont Ambassador and Tom Cruise who has penchant for planes and flying wears Bremont ALTC-1 when he is in flying mode.

Ulysse Nardin’s The Freak Diavolo

maddaloni — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:00:35 +0000

An evolution of the iconic Freak – a game changer in haute horology – the Freak Diavolo follows in its predecessor’s footsteps, showcasing unrivaledadvancements in technology, materials and design.Ulysse Nardin, the Swiss watchmaker acclaimed for its thousands of “firsts” in watchmaking, takes the lead in ingenuity, once again with the new Freak Diavolo, a progression of the groundbreaking 2001 Freak.®, Freak Diamond Heart and Freak Blue Phantom – the Freak Diavolo pays tribute to the original Freak’s pioneering spirit by expanding its use of silicium and taking its tourbillon to new heights. Named after its devilish-in-appearance power-reserve backing, with its red “horns” and black cloak-like backdrop, the Freak Diavolo is the cleverest of timepiece creations. Case in point, silicium is used in its hairspring (Si 1.1.1. patent pending) and throughout the majority of its escapement – the heart and most delicate part of the watch. Through the introduction of silicium in the original Freak, Ulysse Nardin transformed haute horology manufacturing and continues to perfect the use of this technologically advanced material with the Freak Diavolo. Performance is further amplified through its application of cutting-edge technology, such as photolithography. And, the Freak Diavolo reveals another development in the Freak family — a flying tourbillon that indicates the seconds, as well as two new ball-bearing systems and a balance-wheel concept and design.

The Freak Diavolo’s frequenc y of 4 Hz (28’800 A/h) in association with its 8 mg*cm2 inertia balance wheel make this instrument exceptional, as no other tourbillon is regulated by such a powerful oscillator and benefits from such a long power reserve (more than eight days). This enables the Freak Diavolo’s tourbillon carrousel to provide a superior level of accuracy akin to a mechanical chronometer. Its outstanding performance is the result of the perfect application of new technologies, such as photolithography, and the use of the best and latest-developed materials, like silicium and LIGA nickel, at core locations. 2

Power Reserve more than 8 days, slip-springIts tourbillon carrousel (developed entirely in-house) does one complete rotation around the center in 60 minutes.

Ulysse Nardin’s expertise in watchmaking is further exemplified by the Freak Diavolo’s seconds indicator, which is nothing else than a flying tourbillon replacing the usual oscillator of the other members of the Freak family. Its cage is equipped with an arrow indicating the seconds on a transparent half-circle, rotating in one minute on itself, with the zero position holding steady on the axis of the minute indicator.

The two specially conceived ball bearing systems enable the “flying” function of the minute movement and of the seconds-indicator tourbillon without the need for a supporting bridge.

So simple and user-friendly, the Freak Diavolo can be wound by turning the lower bezel, and the time can be adjusted by turning the upper bezel; while the direct gear link crafted between the three “hands” averts dephasing, or the throwing of hours, minutes and seconds out of step when adjusting or readjusting time.

Not only brilliant in function, the Freak Diavolo is also stunning in aesthetic with its clean lines, robust black and charcoal tones, accents of vibrant color, 18-karat, white gold case and elegant crocodile strap. The Freak Diavolo is the ultimate symbol of unwavering imagination and unusual style, staying true to the inventive character that defines the Freak timepiece collection.

Technical data.

Frequency 4Hz (28’800 A/h)

Moment of inertia 8 mg*cm2, adjusting over 4 screws.

Hairspring Silicium, exclusive Ulysse Nardin design.

Escapement right-angle lever, silicium, non lubricated.

Tourbillon 1 revolution in 1minute.

Orbite 1 revolution in one hour.

Winding Manual winding over the bezel on the back of the case. 1 full rotation is equivalent to 12 hours of power reserve. Time setting forward and backward over the bezel. Case 18-karat white gold, water-resistant.

TIMEPIECES: The Most Distinguished Accessory Has Many Surprises For 2011

maddaloni — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:32:17 +0000

The buzz in the timepiece industry for 2011 has been at all time highs; time has not been standing still for designing in the world of watches. We usually see one big newsmaker,

: Bremont BC S2

but this year watch brands are bringing it on BIG! As we are all looking forward to Basel in March, we have been hearing the color ‘brown’ in many different hues is the notable trend in timepiece design. The standout look is weathered brown, complementing a strap and case, which transcends military chic and of course fierce functionality!

: Ryan Seacrest Wearing Bremont’s Alt1-C

New comer to the watch industry is ‘Bremont’. The collections are making big noise and has the quality and design to back them up. Many celebrities have been spotted wearing the fashionable timepieces around the globe. Ryan Secrest will be sporting the Alt1-C on the 2011 season of American Idol. We are so excited to see the P-51 Limited Edition watch which

Tom Cruise Wearing U-Boat's Alt1-C

will be unveiled on May 5, 2011 with there NY retailor Maddaloni Jewelers. The collection will be limited to 251 pieces and will be built with original parts from the famous 1944 Mustang WWII aircraft. Tag Heuer is keeping their rise into the more complicated timepieces with their Carrera collection. Alpina is coming out with an Aviator collection to round out the brand. Ladies pieces are all the rage for Fredique Constant adding another ladies collection to the brand. The most exciting news comes from Christian Dior, with the launch of the highly secretive new ladies timepiece constructed in sapphire crystal.

JCK Interview With Mr. Maddaloni

maddaloni — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 02:53:46 +0000

By Jennifer Heebner

This story appears in the JCK Magazine.

Retail Details: Maddaloni Jewelers’ Lou Maddaloni

The watch man on Swiss tourbillons, Florida sushi, and Long Island guys’ nights out

1. What’s your most memorable sale and why?

A few months back, a client of mine expressed interest in buying a very special timepiece by Ulysse Nardin. So I arranged a visit to its U.S. head quarters in Boca Raton, Fla. The customer suggested we fly down on his private jet. Then, Ulysse Nardin was nice enough to welcome us with a sushi lunch and a private viewing of their spectacular timepieces. It was during that visit that my client purchased a limited edition royal blue tourbillon set with round diamonds and blue baguette-cut sapphires for $400,000, as well as a few others.

2. What’s the best idea you’ve come up with for your store?

We recently instituted a watch collectors club that meets two to three times per year. At the meetings, we host a five-course dinner in the store—with tablecloths and silverware—and have [representatives of ] a featured watch brand come and speak, bring in their newest products, and talk about limited editions and introductions for the year ahead. It’s kind of a guys’ night (we have cigars). The club fosters the interests of watch collectors and connects them to others who share their passion.

3. When you walk through your front door, what do you like most about your store?

I have to say that when I come into the store every morning, I look forward to the people I work with. The Mad daloni team is dedicated to giving each customer a positive experience. Customer retention has been a key to the success of my business.

4. How do you differentiate your store from the competition?

We are passionate about watches. Maddaloni can converse about the finer points—like swan-neck gaskets underneath screw heads—of models we don’t even stock. Sometimes we know more about models than the brand representatives or stores that do carry them. We also write down everything—any and all information the customer gives, from their pets to the type of car they drive—on a job envelope. Even the most mundane information can be a tool to use in a future sale.

5. What was your finest hour in customer service?

We had a customer buying a particularly complicated platinum limited-edition perpetual-calendar pocket watch, which also happened to be the last one available in the world! In the midst of the sale, it became evident there was a screw loose inside the watch; the head of the screw had actually broken off inside. Since we have a Swiss-trained timepiece technician on premises, we were able—in the span of a few short hours—to disassemble the watch, remove the screw, and fabricate a new one from scratch, right there in the store. The watchmaker then reassembled the watch, and Maddaloni delivered the piece, a $102,000 sale, in time for the owner’s dinner plans that night. If that watch had had to go back to the manufacturer, it would have been sent back to Switzerland and would have taken four to six months to repair.

Welcome U-Boat! The Hottest Trend In Horology Today

maddaloni — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:42:38 +0000

Created in 1942 but only coming to light in 2002 the U-boat watch line took the watch world by storm! Seen on the wrists of celebrities around the globe, it has been the must have watch in recent years.

Flightdeck

U-Boat Flightdeck watch, features Swiss ETA 6497 movement Oversized 50mm steel case as well as the crown designed on the left side combined with black dial and yellow index.

Arnold Schwarzenegger wearing the FlightDeck

Ever since hip-hop started the “fit as many diamonds on it as you can” trend, large-faced watches have been catching our attention. Owning a timpiece like this is eye-catching and fashion forward. Dominate with style, leave the bling behind.

Sylvester Stallone wearing the FlightDeck

Flightdeck 18K Gold $24,892

Case: Solid 18k Yellow Gold, 50mm. Dial: Black with white hands and markers, luminous with superluminova, fumè glass.

Jon Bonjovi with Goofy wearing the 18kt FlightDeck

Cuervo y Sobrinos celebrates La Roja~ the First Championship won by Spain’s National Team

maddaloni — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:12:10 +0000

Cuervo y Sobrinos loves to create and nurture dreams, realize the most daring fantasies and believe that there are no limits to what can be achieved with passion, constancy and willpower. Thus the brand could not fail to rejoice

Limited edition in 100 pieces US retail $3600

along with the Spanish Football national team on its magical journey that led to the victorious triumph in South Africa. The World Cup win is the realization of the dreams and aspirations of the whole country. Spain has showered honors and recognition on its champions. Now Cuervo y Sobrinos also wants to celebrate the victory with Spain, a country so closely tied to the brand by their common Latin roots. As tribute to La Roja and the dream come true, CyS has now created a commemorative watch especially dedicated to this event. A watch that underscores football played with passion, and the spirit of a team that has managed to grow and believe together that they could be World Champions. The La Roja limited edition watch belongs to the Robusto collection, one of the most emblematic watch families in the Cuervo y Sobrinos line. The automatic movement is housed in a stainless steel case with screw down crown. The cream color dial features red Arabic numbers, and the red leather strap closes with a steel folding clasp.