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Hype Malaysia
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hype Malaysia
Biver & Breguet Serve Centuries Of Elegance With 2 Stunning New Drops
When it comes to elegance, it pays to differentiate yourself from the crowd. Anyone can rock a fancy two-piece suit, but only a few can make unique luxury watches work. From a limited-time creation to a ballroom-ready piece, these chronographs are designed to set you a tier above the rest. Breguet Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 In commemoration of the Maison's 250th anniversary, Breguet's recently unveiled Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 represents a significant milestone. T Limited to just 50 pieces, the watch honours 26th June, 1801, a significant date in the history of horology, when Abraham-Louis Breguet received the first patent for his revolutionary tourbillon invention. This watch's dial is painstakingly crafted from aventurine enamel for the first time in Breguet's illustrious history. It vividly captures the enigma and splendour of the night sky with its deep blue tone, subtly speckled with shimmering copper particles. To produce a dial that is both technically remarkable and aesthetically poetic, this complex process necessitates multiple firings at extraordinarily high temperatures. Because aventurine is handcrafted, no two dials are exactly alike, highlighting each piece's distinctive individuality within this extremely limited production run. The hand-wound Calibre 187M1, a movement designed solely around its flying tourbillon, is the soul of the 38mm 18K Breguet gold case. A gold base and a hidden tourbillon bezel beneath the surface give the impression that the tourbillon is floating, elevated 2.2 mm above the main plate and 0.9 mm above the enamel dial. As a result, a horological constellation comes to life in a captivating display of symmetry and suspension. Signature Breguet elements, such as a Quai de l'Horloge guilloché caseback and a proprietary gold alloy, complete the piece by fusing innovation, tradition, and celestial inspiration. The Classique Tourbillon Sidéral 7255 is an exquisite piece that encapsulates the storied brand's rich history. A single copy is priced at US$226,000 (~RM953,833). If you'd like to know more, visit Breguet's official website. Biver's Carillon Tourbillon Jean-Claude Biver and his son Pierre Biver founded the luxury watch company Biver, which has unveiled two new versions of its first watch, the Carillon Tourbillon. The new references, which are available in titanium and two-tone with rose gold variations, reinterpret the technical intricacy of the original with a more subtle aesthetic. Both models still have the Calibre JCB.001-B movement, which includes a tourbillon, minute repeater, and micro-rotor. However, the tourbillon is now hidden beneath a textured dial that is reminiscent of Automatique. The vintage-inspired design is completed with faceted white gold hands, applied hour markers, and a white gold chemin de fer, providing a subtle yet elegant appearance. While the Titanium version embraces a sleek, monochromatic look, the Two-Tone model combines titanium with 18k 5N rose gold for a cosy, vintage feel. Both watches have the same complex mechanisms as their predecessors, despite having simple dials. The only outward indication of the intricacies inside is the minute repeater slide on the left side of the case. A custom bracelet with faceted, asymmetrical links and a simple link adjustment system is included with every model. Additionally, these are offered in rose gold and titanium or in full titanium. The architectural details of the watches are echoed by matching cufflinks with concave bezels and hand-brushed gold inlays. The new Carillon Tourbillon Signature Series, which retails for CHF475,000 (~RM2,510,802), can be purchased through Biver's official stores as well as its international retail partners. What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
Hypebeast
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Biver Unveils New Carillon Tourbillon Signature Series in Titanium and Rose Gold:
Summary Biver, the luxury watch brand founded byJean-Claude Biverand his son Pierre Biver, has unveiled two new expressions of its inaugural timepiece, the Carillon Tourbillon. Coming in titanium and two-tone with rose gold variants, the new references reinterpret the original's technical complexity with a more understated aesthetic. Both models retain the Calibre JCB.001-B movement – featuring a tourbillon, minute repeater and micro-rotor – but with the tourbillon now concealed beneath an Automatique-inspired textured dial. Faceted white gold hands, applied hour markers and a white gold chemin de fer complete the vintage-inspired design, offering a discreet yet sophisticated presence. The Two-Tone model pairs titanium with 18k 5N rose gold for a warm, retro feel, while the Titanium version embraces a sleek, monochromatic look. Despite their minimalist dials, both watches house the same intricate mechanics as their predecessors, with the minute repeater slide on the case's left side serving as the only external clue to the complications within. Each model is paired with a bespoke bracelet featuring faceted, asymmetrical links and an easy link adjustment system. These are also available in either full titanium or a titanium and rose gold combination. Matching cufflinks, crafted with hand-brushed gold inlays and concave bezels, echo the watches' architectural detailing. Priced at 475,000 CHF (approx. $593,804 USD), the new Carillon Tourbillon Signature Series is available now throughBiverand its global retail partners.
Stuff.tv
26-06-2025
- Automotive
- Stuff.tv
Biver hides a serious watchmaking flex in its latest release
At first glance, Biver's latest watch looks understated – clean lines, no cut-outs, and a simple two-hand display. But don't be fooled. Hidden beneath the dial is one of the most technically ambitious movements in modern watchmaking: a tourbillon and carillon minute repeater packed into the same case. It's a serious flex, hidden in plain sight. The Carillon Tourbillon was the first Biver watch, launched in 2023, and previous models have all made a point of showing off their mechanics, especially the dramatic tourbillon at six o'clock. However, the new Signature Series Two-Tone and Signature Series Titanium models go the opposite way. They hide the complications entirely, with a layered gold dial inspired by the Biver Automatique and its neoclassical styling. Both watches use the same case and Calibre JCB.001-B movement as before, with its platinum micro-rotor, 72-hour power reserve and 374 individually hand-finished components. But this time, the tourbillon sits quietly behind the dial. The only sign of complexity is the minute repeater slide on the left-hand side of the case – a subtle hint that there's more going on than the minimal dial suggests. The Two-Tone version combines titanium and rose gold, while the Titanium edition goes full monochrome (one of my favourite watch trends of 2025), with white gold accents. Both watches feature faceted white gold hands and markers, an applied chemin de fer, and come on Biver's sculptural asymmetrical bracelet with a new quick-adjust clasp. Each model is also offered with a pair of matching cufflinks – titanium with brushed gold inlays, designed to mirror the architecture and finish of the watch. For Jean-Claude Biver, the move marks an evolution of his brand's philosophy. 'This is a new expression of that complication that perfectly embodies Biver watchmaking as our brand continues to grow and evolve,' he says. With a price of 475,000 CHF each (approximately US$600,000 / £430,000), these watches are very much collector territory. Still, they're also a refreshing take on high-end watchmaking: complex on the inside, quiet on the outside. A grand complication that's more about satisfying the wearer than showing off to everyone else. Liked this? Vacheron Constantin's latest Grand Complication is made up of almost 700 pieces
Forbes
11-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Biver Releases Two New Automatique Watches
The new Automatique watches come in yellow gold It's difficult for a new watch brand to make a splash and enter the top echelons of horology, but Biver is not just any independent watch brand. It was founded by the legendary watch executive Jean-Claude Biver — who brought his magic touch to Omega, Blancpain, TAG Heuer, and Hublot — and his son, Pierre Biver. The brand made an instant splash with the launch of its audacious first timepiece: the Carillon Tourbillon. The gem-set carillon tourbillon watch made a striking statement with superb gemsetting and attention to detail that only someone with decades of watch knowledge could achieve. It garnered instant praise for the elegant design, crystal-clear sound, and exceptional finishings, even if the price tag of $550,000 raised eyebrows as a launch piece. Jean-Claude Biver In September 2024, Biver released a model with a relatively more affordable price under $100,000. The Automatique is a time-only three-hand watch, but don't mistake its restrained elegance with being basic. 'Simplicity is the hardest form of design,' says Yoni Ben-Yehuda, Head of Watches at Material Good, the exclusive US retailer for Biver watches. It's a difficult task, 'to create something that is both incredibly simple and also new and nuanced and complicated in its design.' The Automatique was introduced in two series. The first has a rose gold or platinum case with complementary-colored dials, and the second, the Atelier Series, offers limited-edition watches with fantastic stone dials. The contrasting finishes gives the watch a vintage feel. Today, Biver unveils two new watches in the Automatique collection, returning to one of the most classic looks in horology: yellow gold. The first has a yellow gold case with a matching solid 18K yellow gold dial. It combines two contrasting finishes — polished and brushed gold — on the case and lugs, which adds visual interest and prevents the watch from being too ostentatious, always a worry with a full-gold timepiece. The dial also plays with finishes, with a textured minute track and alternating vertical brushing and circular graining on the inner rings. The contrasting anthracite-coated gold applied hour markers add a vintage feel to the dial. It retails for CHF 75,000. The use of carbon fiber on the dial is unusual and striking. The second model is part of the Atelier Series, but uses carbon fiber instead of a stone dial. The use of carbon fiber is unique in watchmaking, since it's integrated into the dial instead of as a case material, as is common on many sports watches. CEO James Marks says, 'Our new carbon and gold dial offers a contemporary alternative to natural stone, and the Atelier Series Carbon Edition is a fascinating gateway to relating our creations to disciplines like art, automotive, and maybe even travel in the future.' Ben-Yehuda is impressed with the way in which the carbon fiber lends a sporty edge to the classic dress watch. 'It's a really exciting exercise in design to try to marry the two ideas of the dress watch and the sports watch, because brands usually end up succeeding in one vertical or the other,' he says. 'It's very difficult to be able to create a piece that speaks to both of those clothing design languages and styles. And I think with this timepiece using the carbon and the dial and the very kind of classically beautiful 39 millimeter Biver automatic case, they are entering kind of uncharted territory and being able to marry the two ideas of a dress watch and a more sporty execution of that.' It's less expensive than some of the stone dials in the Atelier Series, priced at CHF 89,000. Calibre JCB.003-C has exceptional finishings. The 39mm watches are powered by the proprietary Calibre JCB.003-C, created by Dubois Dépraz with Biver. The manufacture built this movement from the ground up, creating a slim caliber measuring 4mm in height that has the potential to be the base calibre for future complications. The watch displays the hours, minutes, and seconds on three central hands, and is powered by a bi-directional micro-rotor that offers 65 hours of power reserve. It's water resistant to 80m. The caliber boasts the superb finishings that Biver is known for, including guilloché, Clous de Paris, anglage, and mirror polishing. It's the level few independent brands, such as Greubel Forsey, can achieve. In person, the attention to detail and the high level of finishings is striking, even for a jaded watch journalist. Some components are so highly polished they almost appear to be covered in a holographic coating, thanks to the way in which they reflect the light. The watches are available for purchase in the US at Material Good, and a limited number are being sold on the Biver website.
