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<h3>Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Series self-winding chronograph</h3>
In June 2021, the Swiss haute horlogerie brand Audemars Piguet launched the latest generation of the Royal Oak series of self-winding chronographs. The new model features an 41 mm diameter 18-carat rose gold case and is powered by Audemars Piguet's all-in-one chronograph calibre 4401, which is complemented by blue and brown dials.
This is the first time that the Audemars Piguet integrated, autonomous chronograph calibre 4401 has been used in the Royal Oak series. The movement is equipped with column wheels with a flyback function that restarts the chronograph without having to press the stop and zero buttons. The column wheel works in conjunction with the vertical clutch mechanism to ensure that the chronograph second hand does not flutter at all when the chronograph starts or stops. In addition, the patented zeroing mechanism ensures that the hands of each chronograph sub-dial can be instantaneously zeroed at the same time. The watch is water-resistant to 50 meters and offers a 70-hour power reserve.
For the first time, Audemars Piguet has also paired the Royal Oak Series self-winding chronograph with a sapphire crystal glass caseback, providing a unimpeded view of the operation of the one-piece column wheel and chronograph zero hammer. The 41 mm diameter blue or brown dial is engraved with the large check pattern of "Grande Tapisserie", and is paired with a fluorescently coated rose gold three-dimensional hour marker and royal oak hands, as well as a metal or tonal crocodile leather strap.
<h3>Chopard Mille Miglia 2021 Car Race Special Edition watch</h3>
Chopard has been the main partner and official timekeeper of the 1000 Miglia competition since 1988. To celebrate the success of the event this year, Chopard unveiled two Mille Miglia 2021 Special Edition Chronographs, including a limited edition of 1,000 pieces in steel and 250 gold styles in steel and rose gold.
Mille Miglia 2021 Special Edition Self-Winding Chronograph inherits this range of reliable and sporty styles, with a 48-hour power reserve, stop-seconds, 100-meter water resistance and anti-glare sapphire crystal to ensure clear reading.
Both new watches are equipped with a calibre certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer (COSC). The chronograph function is highlighted with a red tip hand, making the central second hand, the 30-minute counter at 12 o'clock and the hour counter at 6 o'clock clear and easy to read. This endurance race requires precise calculation of speed and distance, and a polished black ceramic tachymeter on the bezel, marked with white paint, is the ideal tool for drivers to calculate their average speed in the race.
The high-performance Mille Miglia 2021 Special Edition Chronograph combines functionality and aesthetics. The watch has a diameter of 44 mm and a bezel made of stainless steel or rose 18K gold, inlaid with black ceramic, inspired by the dials and instrument panels of antique cars. The caseback of the watch is engraved with a checkered flag motif, the 1000 Miglia logo, etc., which is aptly highlighting the deep relationship between the watch series and the racing car. Designed in grey and silver colours, this watch is a finishing touch of bright red that blends sporty style with a vintage look.
<h3>Baume & Mercier River series watches in green</h3>
Born in 1973, baume & Mercier Rivera watches have always been famous for their unique duodagonal bezel and simple and powerful steel case, and this year the series officially returned. Rivera is the latest to launch two fresh and bright green watches to welcome the green summer and show the full vitality and charm of summer.
The first 36 mm diameter green watch is not only suitable for women of all styles, but also for men looking for a low-key sports watch. The delicate lacquered light green dial is embellished with a unique style of mountain and sea ornamentation, and combined with the light green strap, it is fresh and elegant. Powered by a new generation of "Swiss Made" quartz movements, this watch has a battery life of up to 10 years and is water-resistant to 50 meters.
The second Riviera watch, 42 mm in diameter, is even more masculine. The polished and satin-sanded stainless steel case is paired with a dark green dial, which is decorated with original nautical mountain and sea ornaments, which are chic and vibrant. The watch is powered by a self-winding movement "Swiss made" and is water-resistant to 100 metres.
In addition, all models of the Rivera collection are equipped with a green rubber quick-release strap with one-piece grain and satin finishing, so that the wearer can change the style of the watch as he pleases, and wear different outfits.