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CLERC Hydroscaph Green Envy Edition Featured on RobbReport.com

CLERC Hydroscaph CENTRAL Chronograph GREEN ENVY Edition (crop)

This past week one of our latest release — the CLERC Hydroscaph Central Chronograph Green Envy Edition — graced the pages of Robb Report as they covered the ever-growing green color trend that’s sweeping the watch industry. Vibrant color has always played a major role in our design, and we’re quite fond of Robb Report’s note stating: “The Green Envy now holds the title of the most in-your-face timepiece of the Hydroscaph collection.” 

You can read the full story via RobbReport.com

Our three newest release, the Green Envy, Yellow Sub, and Blue Carbon  (seen below) will be available via our authorized dealer network later on in 2017.

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Exploring For Clerc: Esteemed Nature Photographer Alejandro Prieto Tracking Jaguars in Mexico

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It is with great pleasure that we announce our recent partnership with the incredibly talented Alejandro Prieto. Over the course of less than 5 years the Guadalajara-based photographer has garnered over 20 awards for his incredible work both on land and under the sea. We first began working with Alejandro in late 2016, and we are proud to showcase the first in a series of photographic expeditions on the trail of the elusive Jaguars that roam the jungles of Campeche, Chiapas, and Marismas Nacionales Nayarit in Mexico.

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Roaming silently through the Marismas Nacionales Nayarit, Jaguars like the one seen here will strategically stalk and ambush their prey rather than chase it, and reserve their hunting for either dawn or dusk. Their diet consists of upwards of 80 different species of animals including mammals, fish, and birds. Unlike other big cats, Jaguars love the water, and in this region they spend a great deal of time in the marshes trying to catch their next meal.

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Captured near an ancient archeological site in the heart of the Calakmul Biosphere Reserve — a remote site discovered in the 1930s that is only accessible by horseback or small vehicles — Jaguars like this are still a rare sight. Using a harmless trap-based camera trigger system, Alejandro’s days of laying in wait finally paid off.

 

See more of Alejandro Prieto’s work via alejandroprietophotography.com

Exploring for CLERC: Climbing in Cogne, Italy with Rudi Hauser

Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.

On their latest expedition, extreme climber Rudi Hauser and acclaimed adventure photographer (and friend of the brand) Markus Berger —  struck off to Northern Italy for an intense round of ice climbing. As you can see from the imagery below, sheer ice faces were abound, and a brief dose of early morning sunshine provided ample opportunity to capture the picturesque wilderness before pushing off towards their final destination.

Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.

As the day pressed on, a thin layer of cloud pulled temperatures down a few degrees, but this would not be enough to slow Markus and Rudi down. The pair pressed on with their day with a singular vision in mind — just keep climbing. The Cogne valley is one of the best ice climbing regions in the world — a region so vast that climbers can venture out and often not see another human over the course of their expedition.

Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.

Stay tuned in the coming months as Markus continues to explore ice caves, climbing sites, and other uncharted regions of the world. We are proud to be partnered with a photographer with such a penchant for pushing boundaries and exploring further — both traits that are inherent to Clerc’s DNA.

Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.

Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.
Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.
Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.

Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.

Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.
Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.
Ice Climbing with Rudolf Hauser in Cogne, ITA.

CLERC @ Watches of Switzerland in Knightsbridge

CLERC Watches kick off UK retail distribution in Watches of Switzerland flagship Knightsbridge location.

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Earlier this summer CLERC Watches made landfall in the UK with a splash as the prestigious Watches of Switzerland opened a massive and stunning 3-storey showroom on Brompton Road in the heart of London’s Knightsbridge. The flagship boutique kicked off with a bang, playing host to an opening gala that drew in quite a crowd in the posh London district. Collectors, enthusiasts, celebrities, brand ambassadors and CEOs (including our own Gerald Clerc of course) were all in attendance as the ribbon cutting took place and the doors were officially opened to the public. The prestigious guest list included a cultural cross-section ranging from world class boxers Anthony Joshua and David Haye, luxury watch fanatic and internet sensation Anish Bhatt of Watchanish, as well as model and TV personality Nicola Hughes.

 

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The Knightsbridge opening not only marks CLERC’s grand arrival into the UK retail market, but it also establishes the brand in what is soon to become a global destination for luxury watch collectors around the globe. Displayed alongside a wide array of other prestigious watch brands in the heart of London’s premier luxury shopping district could not have been a better fit, and we are excited to see where this partnership with Watches of Knightsbridge takes us in the years to come.
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SIAR Madrid 2016 a Resounding Success for CLERC Watches

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This past June we had the pleasure of taking part in the Salón Internacional Alta Relojería, Spain’s largest and most well-attended watch event of the year. Both industry professionals and the general public attend the major luxury watch exhibition over the course of four days, and much like we saw at Baselworld, the response to the latest CLERC novelties continues to be resoundingly positive. This was CLERC’s second major event in the Spanish capital in 2016, having recently hosted a gathering of CRONOFORVM’s watch enthusiast members at Perodri Joyeros in the spring.

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CLERC Hydroscaph H1 Featured in British GQ’s Style Manual

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In the August issue of British GQ, the CLERC Hydroscaph H1 took center-stage in The Style Manual’s roundup of their favorite dive watches of 2016. The August issue centered around travel and exploration, making the H1 a natural fit. Featured amongst a pack of dive watches selected to suit all tasted and budgets, the H1 clearly stands out against its competitors as an ultra-rugged yet very refined timepiece whose design will stand the test of time.

Learn more about the CLERC H1 Chronometer here, and head over to GQ for your daily dose of style here.

 

Announcing the Clerc OpenWatercolors Art Project

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Relationships have always played major part of the watch industry and collecting community. With that in mind, we are proud to announce the launch of  Clerc OpenWatercolors — an engaging arts project featuring 30 watercolor paintings by the skilled sartorial artist Sunflowerman. Over the years we have had the opportunity to see and share wonderful photos from our fellow Clerciste from around the globe, and we are always eager to see where our fans are and and what experiences they’ve taken their CLERC watches on. Through this collaborative art project we will be bringing you a series of 30 illustrations based on submissions from CLERC owners, as well as the stories behind those watches and why they are loved by their respective owners.

If you own a CLERC watch and want to share your story, we want to hear from you. Submissions are being accepted via email at openwater@clercwatches.wpengine.com. We would love to hear the things you love about your CLERC watch, the adventures you’ve taken it on, or any noteworthy memories of  events in your life that passed with your CLERC on your wrist. If you are one of the 30 Clerciste selected, you will be sent the original 6×9 inch watercolor painting of your watch as a gift to. Once the 30 have been selected, we will be featuring each one via our Facebook page, as well as via Instagram & Twitter.

 

CLERC Watches Hosts CRONOFORVM Watch Meets in Madrid and Bilbao at Perodri Joyeros

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Watch enthusiast groups continue to appear around the globe, and during a recent series of retailer visits through Spain, CLERC was proud to host an evening of watches, cocktails, and wonderful conversations with members of the Spanish watch collecting group CRONOFORVM. Hosted at both the Madrid and Bilbao locations of Perodri Joyeros, collectors and enthusiasts were provided the opportunity to see, feel, and most importantly try on CLERC’s entire model range including the recently updated Hydroscaph Central Chronograph, and the H1 Carbon edition launched at Baselworld this past March.
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President and CEO of CLERC Watches, Gerald Clerc gave a brief presentation at each event, giving those less familiar with the brand a bit more insight into the brand’s DNA – what makes us who we are today, and what you can expect from CLERC in the years to come. He also remained on site through the balance of each evening, chatting with CRONOFORVM members and enthusiasts. Over the course of the year CLERC Watches will be planning more events in conjunction with enthusiast groups around the globe. If you’re part of a local group of collectors and would like to see the new CLERC collection, please contact openwater@clercwatches.wpengine.com for further information.

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Over the course of the year CLERC Watches will be planning more events in conjunction with enthusiast groups around the globe. If you’re part of a local group of collectors and would like to see the new CLERC collection, please contact openwater@clercwatches.wpengine.com for further information.

The Making of a CLERC Hydroscaph Case

“A perfect circle in a perfect square” is how CLERC describes its famous and unique Hydroscaph case architecture design. Its inspiration came from a desire to unite two very basic geometric shapes in perfect unison and harmony. There’s also an element of mystery and surprise, of course, as the case geometry appears to change depending on the viewing angle. Is it a square? Is it a circle? No, it’s actually both!

No matter how you look at it, the Hydroscaph case is clearly the most instantly recognizable feature of the collection. No other watch looks anything like it – and that’s one of the many reasons the Hydroscaph appeals to people all over the world.

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The Hydroscaph case corresponds to one of the most complex constructions in contemporary watchmaking. Developed in close cooperation with a team of underwater exploration professionals, it comprises 81 to 103 individually machined parts ensuring that each individual case is truly unique. Developed and fine-tuned by series of formidably demanding tests, the high-tech case is guaranteed water-resistant from 500 to 800 meters and reflects an uncompromising approach to both functionality and aesthetics. The generously sized case – instantly recognizable by its iconic exclusive rotating bezel – forms a perfect circle in a perfect square and is protected from any inadvertent activation by an exclusive device.

Pivoting the bezel by means of the dedicated crown requires prior deployment of a retractable flap built in to the crown. Once retracted, the bezel is thus securely locked and protected from any accidental deregulation when diving. The time-setting and winding crown provides an optimal grip, while the glare-proofed 4 mm sapphire crystal protects this luxurious high-tech watch from any scratches or violent impacts.

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The Hydroscaph is a powerful working “exploration machine” and as such it is designed and engineered for draconian environments – the kind you find very deep under the oceans. At those depths, there is zero tolerance for mistakes, zero margin for error, and no time for ambiguity. DLC coating ensures the Hydroscaph case is as hard as diamond – the world’s most resistant material. Five gasket barriers inside the case protect the watch internals from any chance of water penetration – even if the diver activates the bezel or the pushers on the chronograph model while under water (such usage is not recommended, but tested against anyway). The 4mm sapphire crystal is completely scratch and shock-proof.

 

Of course, the CLERC Hydroscaphs have a very unique advantage no other dive watch can offer: actual live testing in deep water. Thanks to our partnership with Sub Aviator Systems and their Nuytco-based laboratories and research center, CLERC is the only watch brand in the industry able to test its watches by attaching them to a real-life underwater submersible capable of reaching down thousands of feet of water. With access to these amazing underwater flying machines and the high-tech laboratories they come from, CLERC is writing a new chapter in what it means to really test the world’s most powerful luxury diving watches.

This article describes in detail the unique testing processes our Hydroscaph diving watches endure.

New CLERC Hydroscaph GMT Power-Reserve Chronometer Available at Retailers Worldwide

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As you all know, the new Clerc Hydroscaph  GMT Power-Reserve Chronometer models are arrived at our global retailers just in time for the holiday season. Designed to withstand the extreme conditions of deep-sea diving, the Hydroscaph GMT Power-Reserve Chronometer is a sophisticated adventurer that is just at home in the abyss as on the wrist of a stylish globetrotter. Its ultra-technical case topped by an exclusive bezel – avoiding an accidental deregulation while diving – is equipped with an automatic helium release valve guaranteeing water resistance to 800 metres, while its patented lateral reinforcements protect it from shocks. Theremarkably precise and reliable new Clerc Calibre C610 is certified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). This mechanical selfwindingmovement endowed with a 42-hour power reserve notably drivesan oversized 24-hour dual-time display at 6 o’clock.

Like all Hydroscaph models, it has successfully passed a set of particularly stringent tests designed to ensure it meets standards extending well beyond conventional norms: traction, shocks, visibility, magnetism, water-tightness in deep waters, resistance to seawater and corrosion. Driven by a futuristic mindset and characterized by its uncompromising construction, the Hydroscaph GMT Power-Reserve associates the GMT function with the power-reserve indication, making this high-tech diving instrument a dream partner for long-distance travellers. A great favourite among divers, the GMT function is an ideal companion for these explorers the extreme constantly looking for the best spots on the planet.