King Jewelers Introduces Concord's C1 Tourbillion Gravity

With a limited edition of only 25 pieces, Concord’s C1 Tourbillon Gravity is quite possibly the most exclusive watch on the market today. Available at King Jewelers in Aventura, Florida, this Tourbillon ranks Concord more firmly than ever in the highest echelons of engineering expertise by affixing the Tourbillon mechanism vertically on the outside of the watch, an unprecedented move.

Developed in partnership with BNB Concept and Blade Design, firms specialized in high-end niche watch creations, the Tourbillon Gravity sums up the very essence of Concord’s boldness and creative energy. This concept piece was conceived, elaborated and assembled in twelve months. CEO Vincent Perriard partnered with these two brands because of their extreme enthusiasm for Concord and their desire to propel Haute Horlogerie into the next generation.

The result was an unexpected, daring and cutting design that put the Tourbillon alongside the body of the watch, thereby freeing up space in the case for many more complications. The Tourbillon, although seemingly disconnected from the movement and case, is actually connected to the rest of the mechanism by a perpendicular pinion.
The upper and lower bridges of the Tourbillon carriage, as most of the movement bridges, are made from aluminum-lithium, an exceptional high-tech material that has proved it’s worth ion the aerospace industry. Anti-corrosive and anti-magnetic, this alloy features the best union of sturdiness and lightness. Because of its difficulty to manufacture and its extreme expense, it is rarely used in watch making.

But the C1 Tourbillon Gravity is astounding in more than one way. A single glance is enough to identify it as a free spirit in the universe of Haute Horlogerie. Not just a Tourbillon disconnected from the case, it also has an unusual seconds indication, a flyback chronograph and a trust index display. This whole range of specific features symbolizes the audacity of a brand that reinvented itself just one year ago.

For more information on Concord’s C1 Tourbillon Gravity, please visit www.Kings1912.com/concord/c1-Tourbillon.


About King Jewelers
Established in 1912, King Jewelers has proudly styled jewelry aficionados from around the world. For five generations, the King family has owned and operated King Jewelers while building an outstanding reputation steeped in quality, value, and first-class service.
Offering a magnificent selection of fine jewelry collections including the fashion-forward Italian designs, classics diamond creations, luxury Swiss timepieces, estate jewelry, modern designer jewelry, as well as colored gemstones and fancy-colored diamonds, King Jewelers is the one-stop-jewelry shop that prides itself in being one step ahead of the trend. At King Jewelers you will always find the “best of the best,” no matter what your style or budget may be. The salon also offers bridal, baby, and gift collections. In addition, King Jewelers offers on-site jewelry and watch repairs, custom design services, appraisals, estate buying, and corporate gift programs.
The showroom features shop-in-shop boutiques from Bulgari, Harry Winston, Jaeger-LeCoultre, IWC, and Brietling. Private viewing rooms and seating areas allow shoppers a private and comfortable shopping experience, not to mention the fully stocked, hip NYC-style bar. The new showroom also offers designer jewelry boutiques from Judith Ripka, Roberto Coin, A. Link and Jay Strongwater.

Kings Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers of America, American Watch Guild, Jewelers Board of Trade, and the American Society of Appraisers and has among its staff GIA Certified Gemologists. For additional information please visit www.Kings1912.com.

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Concord's C1 Big Date Makes a Big Splash

For Concord's COSC Certified C1 Chronograph, expect the unexpected! Forceful, the C1 shows its ambitions in a monumental steel case measuring 44 mm in diameter and 16.70 mm thick. Its strikingly modern graphic look heralds a structural watch utilizing innovative materials. Its radical construction gives it a rugged durability that leaves behind established standards.

Water-resistant to 200 meters and comprising 42 parts, the case benefits from a revolutionary assembly method, which absorbs shocks and thus optimizes the sturdiness of the watch. A metal protective ring coated in rubber and fixed laterally by self-blocking screws is enhanced by eight decorative elements straddling the bezel. These bastions protect a spectacular 3.30 mm thick sapphire crystal, which literally emerges from the case. The structure of the crown adds an additional complex touch. No fewer than three materials are required to manufacture it: rubber, composite and steel are clever combined to form one dense and highly resistant entity. Built according to the same technique, the pushers also make their contribution to the strong personality of the timepiece.

The C1 is a visionary model that redefines the high-end chronograph. Drawing upon the brand’s know-how, the watch’s original and boldly unconventional construction proves that creativity can be expressed in many different ways: from technology to aesthetics, from materials to decoration and from function to emotions. Certified by the official Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC), this forceful, ultra-masculine watch is a concentrated union of performance and innovation. Before earning the highly coveted title of official Swiss chronometer, its self-winding movement underwent a series of detailed tests in one of the COSC laboratories, for two complete weeks.

The perfectly readable dial has a distinctive layered construction with a depth and perspective that are accentuated by the subtle effects of shade and light. Made of carbon fiber and machined metal, it is encircled with sunken applied hour-markers, filled with luminescent material, that are flown over by equally luminescent, athletic hands radiating a sense of determination and purpose. Partially hollowed out, their alternating solid and open parts create a fascinating asymmetrical effect through a real interplay of force on the central stem, calling for a particularly demanding assembly process.

The 30-minute and 12-hour counters face each other majestically at 12 and 6 o’clock. The surprising small seconds display at 9 o’clock aspires to capture time: its display, controlled by a disc in permanent rotation, represents a new technical prowess on the part of the brand’s watchmakers. The first quarter of the minute circle matches the Concord blue color of the sweep seconds hand. Finally, the date display, progressively revealed in a semi-transparent manner, specifies the measurement of time.

The bracelet in black vulcanized rubber with a brushed matte finish produces a striking contrast in materials. The chronograph is also available with a metal link bracelet, completely integrated with the case by an original system of articulation, for which a patent is pending. The conception of the attachments ensures perfect adjustment to the shape of the wrist.

The synergy between light and textures reinforces the visual language of the watch. The case finishing – polished-brushed, satin-brushed or mirror-polished for the screws – and the rounded angles at the corners, embody technical assertiveness and a unique inspiration. The transparent case-back reveals the beauty of the mechanism and a decorated oscillating weight. It is also engraved with the Concord seal, which will serve as the Company’s signature on all of its creations from now on: “Audacity – Know-how – Avant-garde”.

The C1 chronograph embodies cutting-edge design and technical mastery, expressed through a strong identity that turns traditional watch-making conventions upside down through its style and functionality. Intended for a discerning audience with a taste for rare objects, it offers a chance to view time measurement from a completely new angle.

The C1 Big Date automatic, also steps onto the watch-making stage. Its construction also represents a major technical feat, exuding a bold aesthetic. In addition, a ladies’ model is offered in stainless steel or 18-karat pink gold, enhanced by several variations of gem-setting. The settings feature original combinations that play on the materials and colors. All of which provide ample proof that the new Concord C1 timepiece, beyond its function as an instrument for time measurement, is a stylish and exclusive object conveying an exceptional attitude, character and presence.

For additional information regarding the Concord C1, please visit http://kings1912.com/

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