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A Tradition of Excellence Established in 1871 in Pforzheim, Germany


More than a hundred years of knowledge

and experience in the crafting andmanufacturing of precious metals

Built on the principles of excellence in

design, and quality in standards

Offers an exclusive variety of products

ranging from classic to contemporary

styles


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Manufacturing Excellence


Exclusive and brilliant timepieces

manufactured in accordance with Swiss

watchmaking traditions and standards

Gems and precious metals chosen

and crafted into jewellery based on

guidelines set by premier jewellery

institutions


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WATCHES



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A watch is not assimple as you think Parts Style Complications Movements Assembly



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Band/strapDial

CaseHands

Crown

Crystal

CHRONOMAX

WATCH PARTS

Pusher

Buckle

Aperture

Bezel

Sub-dials

FLAMINGO NOIR


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Casethe metal encasing thebezel and face

- Plastic

- Ceramic

- Black/Gold PVD plated

- Gold-plated metal 14 K/18 K

- Titanium Precious metal

- Tantalum- Palladium

- Gold

- Platinum

WATCH PARTS


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WATCH PARTS


Bezelthe surface ring on thewatch that holds the crystal in

place

Crystalthe cover thatprotects the watchs face

- Plastic

- Mineral

- Sapphire

- Domed sapphire

- Sapphire glass with

antireflective coating


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WATCH PARTS


Dialthe watchs face wherenumerals, indices and surface

design are usually set

- Mother-of-pearl- Guilloche

- Skeleton

Subdialthe smaller register setsin the main dial of a watch face

Aperturea window set in awatch dial that displays a function

of a watch, usually the calendar

date, weekday or month


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Handsthe pointing devicesanchored at the centre of thedial and circling around to

indicate hours, minutes,

seconds and any other

special features of the watch

- Normal- Luminous

- Blue-steeled

WATCH PARTS


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WATCH PARTS


Crowna knob that is used toset the time, date, etc.

Cabochon Crowna roundsemi-precious stone of synthetic

material fitted into the watchscrown as an ornament


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WATCH PARTS


Pushera knob that is usuallyfound on the upper or powerright side of a watch that is used

to control any additional function

of a watch

Band Strap Braceletholds thewatch to the wrist- Cloth

- Rubber

- Metal

- Genuine Leather


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WATCH PARTS


Buckle Claspthe latchingmechanism that connects the

two ends of the watch bracelet

around the wrist

- Standard

- Folding- Butterfly


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WATCH STYLES Classic

VersatileCan be worn onalmost any occasion

Rarely goes out of style

Simple designs characterisedby round cases, leather straps

and gold, silver-toned orstainless steel bracelets



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WATCH STYLES Dress

Often comes with jewelaccents

Displays an elegant look



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WATCH STYLES Sporty

Designed for athletes and

people with an active outdoorlifestyleHas specific functional

features that dont

compromise style



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WATCH STYLES Fashion

Reflective of current trendsDesigner-styled and

branded



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WATCH STYLES High-tech


State-of-the-art

technology such as Global

Positioning Satellite

(GPRS) capabilities,

digital cameras, Bluetooth

connectivity and PersonalDigital Assistant (PDA).


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WATCH COMPLICATIONS Refers to any feature beyondthe standard time display of

hours, minutes and seconds.

Additions such as the date

display on your watch are

considered a complication.



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WATCH COMPLICATIONS

Basic Complications

Day & Date2ndTime ZoneChronographRetrogradeAlarmMoon PhasePower Reserve



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WATCH COMPLICATIONS Grand Complications

Perpetual Calendar A calendar that automatically accounts for the varying

number of days in each month and in leap years. With a

few rare exceptions, this complication must be adjusted for

secular years; the next secular years are 2100 and 2200.

Repeater A watch that tells the time audibly by the mechanism

operated by a push-piece or alike. There are various types of

repeaters that can strike the hours, quarter hours, five

minutes and/or every minute, either automatically or when

the push-piece is pressed down.

Tourbillon A device invented to eliminate the errors of rate vertical

positions. It consists of a mobile carriage or cage carrying all

the parts of the escapement, with the balance in the centre.The cage usually makes one revolution per minute.



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WATCH MOVEMENT Timekeeping mechanism Integrated with an energy

source and a display, it

makes watches tell time

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WATCH MOVEMENT Quartz


Powered by battery Works with a series of tiny

electronic components fittedtogether behind a watchs face


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WATCH MOVEMENT Mechanical


Powered by manual winding Made up of gears and springs

that work together Automatic mechanical

movementmarks the passage

of time through a series of gear

mechanisms that are wound bythe movement of the wrist


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A watch is not assimple as you think!

Parts Style Complications Movements Assembly



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WATCH MOVEMENT Solar


Powered by electricity converted from natural and artificial light Made with solar panels and sometimes comes with rechargeable

batteries

Kinetic

Innovative movement of micro-electronics that responds to the

movements of the wrist, maintaining quartz accuracy

The watch sleeps if not worn for 72 hours, but wakes upwhen shaken and immediately returns to the correct time


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WATCH MOVEMENT Bernhard H. Mayeruses two of the top

Swiss Movement suppliers in the industry ETA

Swiss producer of quartz movements, hand wound

movements and mechanical movements powered by self-winding mechanisms. Ronda

A traditional Swiss manufacturer that provides electronic

movements in wristwatches all over the world following anefficient quality system that is ISO 9001 certified.



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DID YOU KNOW THAT? Jewels

- Synthetic sapphires or rubies- Bearings for gears in movements

A simple mechanical watch

should include at least 15 jewels

Greater complicationsrequire more jewels

- Reduce friction and maximiseaccuracy and durability



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WATCH ASSEMBLY SWISS MADE

Refers to the technical qualityof watches

Refers to the aesthetic qualityof watches

Covers both traditional manufacturingand new technologies

- Accuracy

- Reliability

- Water resistance

- Shock resistance - Elegance- Originality of Design



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- its movement is cased up in

Switzerland;

WATCH MOVEMENT SWISS LAW

A watch can only be consideredSwiss Made if:

- the manufacturer carries out thefinal inspection in Switzerland;

- its movement is Swiss;



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WATCH MOVEMENT SWISS MADE

A watch movement can onlybe considered Swiss if:

- it has been assembled inSwitzerland;

- it has been inspected by themanufacturer in Switzerland;

- the components of Swiss

manufacture account for at least

50% of the total value, without

taking into account the cost ofassembly.



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Bernhard H. MayerSwiss Watches Swiss Made Swiss MovementsETA/Ronda Swiss Quality Swiss Design

High grade surgical steel cases Handmade dials Butterfly/folding buckles Sapphire crystal &

antireflective coating Genuine leather straps

We use:



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WATCH CARE Care for the Crystal (to avoid scratching)

- It is better to store or wrap it in a soft cloth before placing it down- Even sapphire crystals can be scratched

Sports (Intense sports may ruin the watch movements)- It is not recommended that you wear an

automatic or manual winding timepiece while

participating in intense sports such as golfing

and tennis as the impact could ruin the

movement

Watch Cleaning (Use soft cloth)- Using a soft cloth is ideal for removing

smudges and fingerprints from the caseand crystal glass cover


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Note: The watch movements and casing are water resistant.

However, leather straps are sensitive to water, therefore, it isrecommended to avoid water contact with your watch.

WATCH CARE

Water Resistance (Dont wear your watch in the shower)

- Keep in mind though that prolonged exposure to

hot water such as from a shower or a hot tub can

cause the gaskets to expand and contract,leading to water entering the case

Care for Leather Straps (Cleaning the leather)

- Genuine leather will gradually deteriorate with constant exposure toperspiration- Salt residue and soil can be removed from leather by cleaning it with a

dampened soft cloth and mild soap (or saddle soap, which is special leathersoap)



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JEWELLERY



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JEWELLERY COMPONENTS Precious metals

- Silver- Gold- Platinum- Titanium- Palladium- Diamond- Pearl- Gemstones

Precious stones


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PRECIOUS METALS Platinum

The heaviest of the precious metals

15x rarer than gold

50x rarer than silver 10 tons of ore are needed to

produce every ounce of platinum



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PRECIOUS METALS Gold

World's most ancient and most

coveted metal

Represents wealth and power Comes in yellow, white, rose (or

pink) and many other colours



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The most plentiful of the precious

jewellery metals

Pure silver or 999 is the whitest of all

metals

Sterling or 925 is the most commonly

used form

PRECIOUS METALS Silver



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A lustruous, silver-grey metallic element

It has the strength of steel yet lightweight like aluminum

Resistant to corrosion of salt water, sea air and certainacids

PRECIOUS METALS Titanium



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A rare and lustrous silvery-white metal that resembles platinum

Used as an alternative to platinum or white gold

Does not tarnish in air and 15 times rarer than gold

Popular for its flexibility under

high temperature and the

increased strengths and

hardness under cold

temperature

PRECIOUS METALS Palladium



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Five Characteristics of a Diamond

Shapethe overall outline of a diamond whenviewed from the top

DIAMONDS


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The Famous 4Cs:Cut,Clarity, Carat,Colour

Cut determines brillianceThe width and depth can have an effect

on how light travels within the diamond,

and how it exits in the form of brilliance.

Too Shallow:Light is lost out the bottomcausing the diamond to lose brilliance.

Too Deep: Light escapes out the sides causingthe diamond to appear dark and dull.

DIAMONDS Cutdescribes a diamonds lightperformance, dimensions and finish



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The Famous 4Cs:Cut, Clarity, Carat,Colour

DIAMONDS Clarityrefers to the tiny marks or inclusions, likescratches or trace minerals, contained in adiamond



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Carat:A measure of diamond, 1 carat (kt) = 0.2 gr.

1 carat = 100 points (0.01 carat = 1 point; 75 pts = .75 carats)

The Famous 4Cs:Cut, Clarity, Carat, ColourDIAMONDS

CARAT WEIGHTCarat refers to the weight of a diamond



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The Famous 4Cs:Cut, Clarity, Carat, ColourDIAMONDS


GIA Colour Grading ScaleSimply refers to a diamonds colour

D E FColourless G H I JNear colourless K L MFaint yellow N - RVery faint yellow S - ZLight yellow


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SI (Slightly includes flaws)

D E F G H I J K L M N-R S-Z

The diamonds in ALL our jewellery pieces are:

H Colour (Nearly Colourless in GIA colourgrading scale)

Did You Know?


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PEARLS Five Quality Factors

Surface- Refers to the number of flaws that appear on the

surface of the pearl

- Every pearl has a few natural flaws, and there isno such thing as a flawless pearl

Size- Determines a pearls price

- Measured in millimeters

- Pearls that are 7 millimeters and larger will alwayscommend higher prices

Lustre- Refers to both a pearls brilliance(the way its surface

reflects light) and its inner glow (the way it refracts light)



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PEARLS


Shape Baroque pearls, which have irregular shape,

and curving lines of the drop pearls are also

considered attractive

Spherical or symmetrically-shapedpearls are considered high-quality pearls

round off-round oval teardrop semi-baroque

Pearl Shape


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PEARLS


Colour White/milky white, pink, blue,

silver and cream-coloured Pearls with the most uniformcoloration are considered the best

Pearl Colour

white white rose black silver gold pink


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PEARLS


Types of Pearls Saltwater and Freshwater Pearls

- Classification according to the environment (bodyof water) that the oysters and mussels thrive in

Natural and Cultured Pearls- The manner in which a pearl is produced


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GEMSTONES Gemstones are minerals which possess ornamental or decorative quality

In the 2400 minerals found, over 100 are qualified as gemstones, but only

about 20 are commonly used in jewellery Has five essential characteristics

- Colour

- Clarity

- Cut

- Size

- Enhancements



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Agate Alexandrite Amber Amethyst Andalusite Anglesite

Aquamarine Aragonite Citrine Dioptase Emerald

Garnet Iolite Jade Kyanite Lapis Lazuli Moonstone

Turquoise

GEMSTONES



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Onyx Opal Peridot Quartz Ruby

Sapphire Tanzanite Topaz Tourmaline Tsavorite

GEMSTONES



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Did you know?GEMSTONES


Nowadays, the distinction between precious and semi-precious

gemstones is no longer made by the trade.

Many gemstones are used in even the most expensive jewellery,

depending on the brand name of the designer, fashion trends, market

supply, treatments, and etc.

Howeverdiamonds, rubies, sapphires andemeraldsstill have areputation that exceeds those of other gemstones.


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Jewellery Care Daily Care

- Put on your jewellery after you do your

make-up.- Wipe your jewellery with a soft cloth

after use.


Storage- Silver is a metal that is meant to be

worn out.If you just leave it lying

around, it will tarnish.

- Store your jewellery by neatly fastening

the clasps and pins.

- Lay each item out separately, one by one.

- Store your jewellery in a zip lock bag or

approved jewellery bags.


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Jewellery Care


Maintenance- No matter how carefully you take care of your

jewellery, small parts may come loose.

- Carefully check such parts as the hooks thatsupport the jewels, the clasps of necklaces,

the screws of earrings, and brooch pins.Cleaning- If you feel that the radiance of your jewellery

has diminished, take it to a specialist.

- Cleaning with ultrasonic cleaner and other

methods may lead to damage, so caution isrecommended especially for plated jewellery.


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