Page 231 - The Bite Magazine - Spring Summer 2013

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vintage style
e l e m e n t s
and refined
f u n c t i o n s .
Encased in a
reduced sized
40.5mm polished
stainless steel or
rose gold (PVD)
case, the vintage
inspiration can
also be seen in
the mushroom
pushers, the Breguet style hands and
magnifying lens for the datewindow.One
of the amazing things about this model
is the unusual engraved telemeter
scale on the bezel that allows the
calculation of the distance from
the observer of an event which
is both audible and visible.
So, even in stormy weather,
it can measure the time
distance between lightning
and thunder in kilometres,
and determine how far away
the thunderstorm is. Other
features include precision
Swiss Made mechanical self-
winding movement, 48 hour
power reserve, transparent case
back with sapphire crystal, black or
silver coloured textured dial with
hand-applied rose gold (PVD) indices,
screw-down crown with recessed Gc
logo, scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
and water resistant to 100m (10ATM).
Available in five executions:four on croco-
embossed leather and one on a steel link
bracelet with dials in silver, chocolate and
off-white with a sunray decoration, the
B1-Class is the essence of modern design
with a vintage feel and a true study in retro
design sophistication.
Gc takes their Swiss Made mechanical
Gc-3 series to a completely new level with
this limited edition sporty chic model.This
prestigious timepiece limited to 150 pieces
offers self-winding mechanical Valjoux
7750 movement, 48-hour power reserve
and chronograph function, transparent
case back with sapphire crystal, and add
and split function with precision of up
to 1/10th second. Its scratch-resistant
textured dial, rose gold
(PVD) indices and hands and
a black leather strap. An even
stylish Retro-Chic provides a second
model with rose gold (PVD) case,
stainless steel bezel, silver coloured
textured dial, rose gold (PVD) indices
and hands and brown leather strap.
To check out the whole collection
of Gc Swiss Made watches for both
men and women, visit their website
at www.gcwatches.com
sapphire crystal on the exhibition
case shows the fine details of the
movement such as the Côtes de
Genéve engraving on the oscillating
weight and 25 jewels. It also has
an impressive bezel featuring a
12-facets design secured by five
decoration screws and a
striking deep engraved
square pattern on the dial.
Available in two variations,
the Gc-3 Limited Edition
features Super-LumiNova
coated indices and hands,
screw-down crown with
embossed Gc logo as well
as water resistant of up to
100 meters,and comes in
a colour combination
of black and rose
gold, made up
of rose gold
(PVD) case,
black (PVD)
bezel, black