Automatic Switch

April-May 2009 • By: Melissa Moniz • Related • Categories
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Omega Planet Ocean Jewellery
* Diamond bezel with 45 diamonds (2.65 carats)
* Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
* Screw-in caseback stamped with the Seahorse medallion
Price available upon request
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Collection
* Driven by Omega Co-Axial calibre 8500/8501
* Cases in 41.5 and 38.5 mm sizes
* Cases in 18K red gold, stainless steel or blended
* Brown alligator leather straps
Price available upon request
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Cartier Santos 100
* 18K pink gold
* Alligator strap
* Automatic
* 18K gold double adjustable deployant buckle
* Water-resistant to 100m
Price available upon request
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Grande Tradition a Répétition Minutes
* Mechanical manually wound movement, Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 947R
* Crafted, assembled and decorated by hand 45 jewels
* 18K yellow gold case
* Alligator leather strap with 18K yellow gold folding clasp
Price available upon request
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Jaeger-Lecoultre Master Grande Tradition Tourbillon a Quantième Perpétuel
* Mechanical automatic Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 987
* Crafted, assembled and decorated by hand
* Available with platinum, 18K pink gold or 18K yellow gold case
* Alligator leather with folding clasp in 18K white, pink or yellow gold
Price available upon request
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Patek Phillipe
* Twenty-4 Caliber
* Stainless steel with diamond bezel and dial
* Water resistant to 30m
Retails at about: $9,000
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Tag Heuer Aquaracer Chronograph
* Triple-row bracelet in polished 18K gold and satin steel
* Case stamped in a block of solid steel with a diameter of 41 mm
* Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal
* Water-resistant to 300 meters
* Automatic movement
Suggested retail $2,900

Renowned watch houses offer the best in battery-free timepieces

It’s automatic – a battery-operated timepiece leaves a bigger carbon footprint on the environment.

Try an automatic self-winding watch instead. it’s a positive step in the eco-friendly direction. and for those looking to take their love for the Earth further, some companies are offering pieces powered by the sun, made entirely with eco-friendly materials and even making the switch to greener ways of doing business.

For now, however, a sturdy watch with automatic movement is a great way to contribute to the well-being of the Earth, without sacrificing fashion and elegance.

Many brands, such as Patek Phillipe and Omega, take pride in their lasting products, which often means a family heirloom that can be passed through the generations. Now that’s a great idea for sustainability.

But as for non-battery pieces, many brands offer automatic movements, that simply require – well, movement. it’s true that automatic watches generate their own power, thus minimizing environmental impact. Check out these battery-free creations courtesy of Tag Heuer, Cartier and Jaeger-LeCoultre

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