Its Time For a Harry Winston Luxury Watch

Harry Winston 200-MMTZ39RL-A Premier Excenter Black Dial Leather Men's Two Time Zones, Power Reserve Watch

Harry Winston held the world's most precious gems in his hand: The Hope Diamond, The Lesotho Brown Diamond, The Jonker and The President Vargas Diamond to name a few. Harry Winston jewels have adorned celebrities and adored by them. I mention these facts to relay the significance of purchasing a Harry Winston Watch.
It is the Harry Winston lugs that capture my attention, the placement and symmetry form a perfect balance, which enhances the roundness of the bezel by hinting to its continuity. A subtle elegance of stature exudes from the watch, quietly powerful and undoubtedly obvious. The regular time display is accentuated by a bold frame baring the hours; to the left is a retrograde second time zone with a 24 hour time display. The second time zone is positioned as not to interfere with the regular time display, but is prominent enough to be noticed when needed. A delightful day/night indicator below the time display is done in gentle hues of blue, yellow and white. A 5 day power reserve indicator holds a prominent dial position at the usual 12 o'clock.

Scratch resistant sapphire crystal (an extremely hard crystal, its hardness only exceeded by diamond) protects the dial and the case back as well as providing a complete view of the magnificence of the mechanical hand wound movement. A comfortable leather strap accompanies the timepiece.

This Harry Winston timepiece and many other styles with varying complications are available at THE WATCHERY for up to 42% off the List Price.

It is time for a Harry Winston.

Harry Winston and The President Vargas Diamond.

On August 13, 1928, along the shores of the San Antonio River in Brazil, two garimpeiros (gold diggers) noticed a large rock embedded in the gravel of the River. The rock was the Vargas Diamond weighing in at 726.6 carats. Wanting a fast fortune, the two prospectors sold the diamond to a broker for $56,000 who then immediately sold it for $235,000. The broker in turn sold the gem to a Dutch syndicate represented by the Dutch Union Bank of Amsterdam. Now named "President Vargas" in honor of Getulio Dornelles Vargas, President of Brazil (1930-45 and 1951-54), the stone went up for bid.

Harry Winston in his office high above fifth avenue learned of the diamond's existence and immediately arranged travel, stopping off in London and then on to Amsterdam. The desire for this incredible find was not his alone, and he bid against diamond merchants from Antwerp, Amsterdam, London and New York. Harry Winston won the bid, purchasing the diamond for some $700,000. The diamond was then shipped by ordinary registered mail, (like the Hope Diamond) to his office in New York. The diamond was insured by Lloyds for $750,000 should anything occur. Nothing did and the diamond arrived safely at Harry Winston's office, five floors above the hustle and bustle of Fifth Avenue.

Harry Winston had certain plans for the diamond, plans which were a tad risky and could turn this formidable diamond into dust. Harry Winston wanted to cut the diamond into 23 smaller diamonds which would accrue $2,000,000 when sold.
Harry Winston called for the best diamond cutter in the business, Adrian Grassley. Adrian Grassley had been cutting diamonds for over 40 years, but he had never done anything like this. Just the thought of striking a diamond of this size made him weak to his knees. Before the final strike, the diamond was studied. More than 100 plaster and glass models were made and after a year of intensive scrutinizing, the final decision as to its division was made. A diamond expert marked the gem taking careful account of the direction of the grain. One incorrect cut could shatter the diamond rendering it utterly worthless.

Tuesday, July 29th, 1941, Grassley entered the small fortified room which held the diamond. He had tossed and turned the night before unable to sleep, unnerved by the task ahead. He spent the morning carefully grooving a V shaped notch at the precise spot of cleavage. Finally it was time. At 2pm, the traffic of 5th avenue a drone in the distance, Adrian Grassley, Harry Winston and his diamond polisher were the only people in the room. Grassley placed a dull edge steel blade in the V shaped notch and tapped lightly. Nothing happened. Grassley was unconsciously holding back for fear of failure.
Suddenly Harry Winston reached for the stone. Was there a cross grain no one had noticed? Could it be possible a year of calculations a miss? As he peered into the diamond's flawless depth he noticed a tiny four millimeter fracture - perfectly straight and true.
"Strike it harder," Winston urged Grassley knowing that this final blow could cost him millions. Grassley did but still the Vargas did not break. Grassley reached for a slightly heavier rod, and this time the diamond split into two. Perfectly.
Tears of relief coursed down Grasley's cheeks, "Never again," he says, "Never again."

This split created a 550 carat diamond and a 150 carat diamond which were later cut into 29 diamonds, 6 more than originally intended. Of the larger diamonds, 16 were emerald cut, 1 pear shape, one marquise and smaller triangle cuts and a baguette, a total of 411.06 carats.

Basel 2010 Sneak Peak: Harry Winston

Project Z6 is the newest addition to Harry Winston's remarkable array of timepieces. The intriguing aspect of this watch ,as well as its Project's Z's predecessors, is the case material Zalium. Never heard of it? Well it is a zirconium-based alloy used exclusively by Harry Winston. Its name originates of `Z`irconium and `al`l`ium` lily. Zalium is much harder than titanium. It is also used in jet engines and surgical tools. The reason it is used so sparingly in the watch industry is that it is exceedingly difficult to work with and must be machined from an ingot. Harry Winston has developed a procedure to work with Zalium with remarkable success.
The latest success is Project Z6, a fine watch with the signature Harry Winston moldings on the bezel. The Project Z6 is equipped with a 24 hour alarm, a complication developed exclusively for Harry Winston. One needs only to set the alarm via the crown; the striking mechanism is activated by a trigger at the 4'o'clock. An aperture on the dial allows for optimal view of the hammer which is attached to the 44mm Zalium watch case. The resulting sound has a powerful resonance which is achieved by a solid rectangular gong. The hand wound mechanical movement has a 72 hour power reserve owing to two barrels, one for the movement and the other for the striking mechanism. The movement contains no less than 340 components, 45 jewels and hand chamfered bridges. The two overlapping off center sub dials are punctuated by vibrant blue and red markings; one displaying the time and one indicating the alarm mechanism. A double day/night indicator adds too, but does not clutter, the elegant dial which is protected by a sapphire crystal.

It's Not too Late to Shop THE WATCHERY for the Holidays

Order today and get your purchase delivered to your door by December 24th, just in time for the holidays. If you haven't decided on the perfect gift to give, then let me be of some assistance. You simply cannot go wrong with a watch. A watch will never outgrow its usefulness. Watches are available in a large range of prices depending on your budget and your target gift receiver. Different watches can portray different messages to the receiver. A diamond encrusted watch from Chopard or Cartier can portray a message of love and devotion. A less expensive sporty chronograph watch with a 100 meter water resistance and a tachymeter can portray the feeling of "Hey! Let's hang out sometime and have some fun", like the energetic Tissot T-Tracx Chronograph below.

Tissot T-Tracx Chronograph Stainless Steel and Fiber Glass White Dial on Black Rubber Strap T0104171703102 Only $315.oo

Harry Winston 310-LQWL-MD-A12 Avenue Lady White Mother-of-Pearl Dial Leather Alligator Women's Watch Our price: $16,128.00 (52%% off list price)

Harry Winston has been the supplier of fine jewels and luxury watches to stars for decades and now a Harry Winston can be yours to give. Imagine her face when you hand her a box; imagine her opening it and glancing inside; imagine the expression on her face - her eyes may widen and sparkle as she catches a glimpse of the shimmering diamonds. She may be speechless, but that is a good thing because words cannot contain the moment. Imagine the brevity of the moment when she realizes you gave her a Harry Winston luxury timepiece.

Ebel Beluga Tonneau Women's Watch Stainless Steel Polished Tonneau Case Strap Leather Black 9175G38-/512035A0 82% off List Price. Clearance Price: $1,295.00</span>

The highly popular tonneau shape is accentuated with a wave of diamonds on either side of the watch face gently framing the unique watch face protected by scratch resistant sapphire crystal. The watch strap comprises of black satin over leather completing a powerfully elegant look.

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Harry Winston unveils the Histoire de Tourbillon 1

There are a myriad of complications, but none as captivating as the tourbillon. The tourbillon is an extremely challenging complication to master. This Spring of 2009, Harry Winston will release a unique collection , the Histoire de Tourbillon, comprising of five distinct designs. Each design will be limited to just twenty timepieces, making this entire collection rare and highly desirable collectibles.

The Tourbillon was invented in 1795 by French watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet, who hypothesized that gravity had an adverse effect on the workings of a pocket watch. Abraham Louis Breguet placed the escapement and balance wheel in a cage in order to counteract the effects of gravity.
Harry Winston has utilized innovative materials as well as increasingly sophisticated mechanisms in the Histoire de Tourbillon 1 Collection.
The 48mm case is crafted from white gold and Zalium. Zalium is an ultra-light alloy made from zirconium and allium lily. The material has a low density, high thermal resistance, high durability and is extremely resilient. Zalium originated from the aerospace industry; however the term Zalium is a trademark first used by Harry Winston in its Project Z series of watches.
Each timepiece features two 25º inclined single-axis Tourbillons with rabid 36 second rotations.
Harry Winston accepts the hypothesis that the Tourbillon does counter the effects of gravity and thus uses increasingly sophisticated techniques to increase the efficiency of the Tourbillon. The high rotation speed of the Tourbillon reduces the exposure of the regulator to natural gravity. The speed of the rotations of the Tourbillon is achieved by the incredibly light weight components. 88 components in the system only weigh .46 grams.
The angles of the Tourbillons as well as their rapid rotations and synchronicity, achieve an hypnotic allusion that the Tourbillons are moving towards the Sapphire Crystal.Hours and minutes are displayed on the front rotating disc and on the back of the timepiece with seconds for more precise timekeeping. This Harry Winston timepiece is a testament to its ongoing commitment to watchmaking excellence. The timepiece is a mechanical self-winding movement.

Harry Winston and the Oscars.

As the glamorous and famous walk down the red carpet amidst flashing camera bulbs and awestruck onlookers, one can be sure that glinting in the lights will be jewelry from Harry Winston. This year we are treated with pieces inspired by the exotic gems of India, vibrant bold gemstones and diamonds that need no description. Harry Winston has been adding to the razzle dazzle on the red carpet since the 1943 Academy Awards when Harry Winston adorned Jennifer Jones, Best actress for "The song of Bernadette", in glamorous jewels. Each year, on the night of the Academy Awards, Harry Winston lends $200 million worth of exceptional jewelry. Harry Winston is known as jeweler to the stars and has outfitted numerous celebrities including Anne Hathaway, Angelina Jolie, Halle Barry, Gwyneth Paltrow, Renee Zellweger, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, and Salma Hayek.

It is hard to believe Harry Winston came from humble beginnings. Son of Jacob Winston, a Ukrainian immigrant, Harry used his incredible wit and exceptional sense of fine gems to surge ahead. His father opened up a small jewelery store in which Harry worked as a boy. He was just 12 years old when he spied a two carat emerald in a pawn shop, recognizing the gem for what it was, he bought it for 25 c and sold it two days later for $800. Harry Winston became legendary in the jewelry business and a part of the legend of "The Hope Diamond". Towards the end of its long journey from hand to hand, the Hope Diamond was sold by Pierre Cartier to U.S. socialite, Evelyn Walsh McLean. After her death in 1947, her grandchildren sold the Hope Diamond,,in 1949, to Harry Winston. It is said the Hope Diamond cursed those who owned it, but Harry Winston never believed the curse, and died from a heart attack at 82 on December 28th, 1978. Harry died long after he had donated the Hope Diamond to the Smithsonian Institute in 1958 as a gift to the American People, sending it to its final destination via the U.S Mail in a plain brown bag. He probably figured it could take care of itself as it did keep popping up throughout history.



In 1989 Harry Winston successor, his son, Ronald, establishes Harry Winston's first series of watches, The Ultimate Timepieces. Currently Harry Winston has five main timepiece collections:
The Avenue Collection, The Ocean Collection, The Premier Collection, The Signature Collection, and The Ultimate Collection. Harry Winston has 80 years of jewelry making to apply to its watches, so that the bracelets and bezels are provided with the art of jewelry making, bearing the best possible gems, and the movement is crafted by hand. Harry Winston has introduced incredible complication crafted with the utmost perfection that has carved a niche in the world of watchmaking.

(Watch depicted above)
Harry Winston Lady Avenue Ladies' Watch 18K Rose
Gold White Mother-of-Pearl Dial Diamond Bezel
Diamond Bracelet 310-LQRR-M-A04-DP0-1

Finally I have posted the song, by Marylin Monroe, "Diamonds are a girls best friend," Listen close and Harry Winston will be mentioned.