The 225th anniversary of Australia Day on January 26th 2013 has a new meaning for the lovers of limited edition watches: the launch of the Geograph:
(prHWY.com) February 11, 2013 - london, United Kingdom -- The 225th anniversary of Australia Day on January 26th 2013 has a new meaning for the lovers of limited edition watches: the launch of the Geograph: Australian Edition, a limited edition chronograph by Louis Moinet, which pays tribute to icons of Australia such as: Captain James Cook, the Southern Cross and the colours of the national flag. Limited to 30 pieces, the new timepiece fits perfectly in the brand's collections, a brand that also revolves around a life of adventures, exploration of the unknown world and of the unknown fauna. And it's not the only timepiece related to the beautiful continent.
The launch of the Geograph: Australian Edition follows the release of another extraordinary timepiece by Louis Moinet: Treasures of the World: Australian Opal, which features an eye-catching Australian opal dial. Opal is one of the most spectacular precious stones in gemmology, and the one used for this timepiece was selected and work by a world specialist in the field - Daniel Haas. Another interesting feature about this incredible watch is the Bezel and lugs set with 56 Top Wesselton VVS baguette cut diamonds totalling 3.46 carats. The Treasures of the World collections feature unique pieces in either a natural or diamond-set 18k rose gold or 18k white gold case. Under this collection are also featured: Red Stromatolite, Biggs Jasper, Lapis Lazuli and Labradorite. For more details and photos of these unique pieces please visit the Louis Moinet website.
Back to the amazing timepiece that was launched to celebrate Australia Day, the Geograph: Australian Edition has a number of elements evoking the Australian flag, such as the red, white and blue of the dial and the star-shaped small seconds hand at 9 o'clock. Moreover the interesting case-back has engraved six stars which represent the flag's Southern Cross constellation. The back of the watch is also engraved with a small map and a sailing ship, which evokes Captain James Cook.The fans of limited edition watches should also know that this timepiece is currently available for 11,700 CHF.
Although Australia Day is all about Australians and the beautiful continent, they are not the only ones who should be interested in acquiring this special chronograph. As stated above, the watch brand is also about exploring the unknown world and features of the watch evoke just that: a great British explorer that is famous for the first recorded European contact with the eastern coastline of Australia. This elegant timepiece will stand as one of the most famous limited edition watches in the Louis Moinet collections. We invite you to browse through their 2012 catalogue and enjoy some quality time visualizing their most impressive collections of exclusive pieces of mechanical art. Their website also features a blog where you can read the latest news on the Louis Moinet brand and various awards and distinctions it has won in the past years with some of their outstanding timepieces.
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