Great success in attendance for the fourteenth edition of the
ARGÒ AWARD FOR WATCHMAKING.
The presentation of prizes, awarded by the magazines
THE CLOCK and CHRONO WORLD
to the best timepieces of 2007 took place on 18 March 2008
in Villafranca di Verona, at the
Nicolis Museum - of the car of mechanical engineering.
Introducing the ceremony for the presentation of the ARGÒ AWARD FOR CLOCKWRITING, Renato Giussani, managing director of Argò srl, which publishes the magazines L'OROLOGIO, CHRONO WORLD and LIFESTYLE, emphasised the publishing house's new international commitment with the publication L'OROLOGIO HAUTE HORLOGERIE, distributed by subscription in 115 countries around the world.
The awards were presented by the editor-in-chief of L'OROLOGIO Dody Giussani, representing the editors of L'OROLOGIO and CHRONO WORLD magazines. The prizes were collected by the managers of the companies whose timepieces won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the five rankings of the 2007 Argò Prize: Technical, Single Time, Chronograph, Sporty, Ladies.
The numerous guests, managers of the award-winning watch manufacturers and simple watchmaking enthusiasts, were able to visit the Nicolis Museum's collection of over 200 cars under the valuable guidance of the founder and owner, Luciano Nicolis.
The rankings for the ARGÒ AWARD FOR WATCHWARE are drawn up by the editors of L'OROLOGIO and CHRONO WORLD magazines, based on the nominations indicated by readers, either through the ballots published monthly by the magazines or through the publisher's website (www.argoeditore.net).
The silver trophies were made by the company Negri Gioielli in Rome (www.titonegri.it).
Award-winners
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TECHNIQUE
1st Jaeger-LeCoultre Duomètre à Chronographe
Awarded for its innovative technology combined with an extremely classic style. The Duomètre à Chronographe best expresses the two souls of Jaeger-LeCoultre and the House's unstoppable race towards the summit of Haute Horlogerie.
Collected the Award: Claudio Angè, Brand Manager Jaeger-LeCoultre Italy
2nd F.P. Journe Centigraphe
The world's first mechanical chronograph created to measure speed from 6 to 360,000 kilometres per hour, thanks to a movement that detects down to one-hundredth of a second. Another beautiful invention by François-Paul Journe, realised according to his canons of maximum finish and accuracy.
Award recipient: François-Paul Journe
3rd Breguet La Tradition Tourbillon à Fusée
A special tourbillon, in the philosophy and style of Breguet's successful La Tradition collection, with the addition of the sophisticated spindle and chain mechanism, linking it directly to the great tradition of its founder: Abraham-Louis Breguet.
SOLOTEMPO
1st Rolex Milgauss
Our readers wanted to reward the great return of a technical watchmaking classic. Last year, the crowned house surprised us with interesting novelties and a new creative spirit, well represented by this watch.
Collected the Award: Elena Rusinenti, Rolex Marketing Director
2nd Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Contemporaine Collection
The modern interpretation of the most classic of watches does not betray the DNA of the oldest Swiss watchmaker and asserts itself at the top of enthusiasts' preferences.
3rd Girard-Perregaux Classique 1966
Girard-Perregaux returns to the classic, with its well-established production of ultra-thin manufacture movements, and does so with a model that is full of charm and appeal.
Award recipient: Francesca Roux, Girard-Perregaux Communications Manager
CHRONOGRAPH
1st Omega Moon Watch 50th Anniversary
In the year of the Speedmaster, which celebrated its 50th anniversary with several limited series, the public of our readers rewarded this fascinating evergreen in the category that most belongs to it, the difficult and crowded category of chronographs. Mechanical, of course.
Collected the Award: Andrea Nunziata, Brand Manager Omega Italy
2nd IWC Da Vinci Chronograph
The Da Vinci goes back to its roots, with a new case shape and a new chronograph function, created by an original IWC-manufactured calibre. One hundred per cent IWC.
Collected the award: Carlo Ceppi, Brand Manager IWC Italy
3rd Zenith Defy Xtreme Open Stealth
An award for the courage to experiment. Zenith's Defy line is among the most innovative of the Swiss watchmaking tradition's sports collections. And it strikes the imagination of enthusiasts.
Collected the Award: Andrea Moschini, General Director Zenith
SPORTIVE
1st Patek Philippe Nautilus Collection
Among the most loved and desired watches of the moment, the new Nautilus in all its declinations is perhaps the watch that made most waves in 2007. Rewarded for its ability to renew without betraying the public's attachment to what is a classic of high-end watchmaking.
Collected the Award: Stefania Belloli, Head of External and Press Relations Patek Philippe
2nd Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Alinghi Team
The watch that marked the Alinghi team's victory in the America's Cup experiments with new materials and offers the added value of lightness to design and functionality happily inspired by the world of sailing.
Award recipient: Virginia Manera, External and Press Relations Manager Audemars Piguet
3rd Panerai Radiomir Black Seal
The soul of Panerai combined with modern hi-tech ceramic technology results in a watch of undeniable and irresistible charm.
Collected the Award: Giacomo Cinelli, Panerai Italian Sales Director
WOMAN
1st Bulgari Axiom D
Bulgari's tradition in women's watchmaking reinterprets the classic manchette watch with character and captivates women once again.
Award recipient: Patrizia Panni, Bulgari Office Associate Manager
2nd Patek Philippe Gondolo Serata
The most seductive of the ladies' models presented by the House in 2007, in the high-end jewellery segment. Sinuous curves and diamonds cannot go unnoticed.
Collected the Award: Stefania Belloli, Head of External and Press Relations Patek Philippe
3rd Chopard Happy Sport Mark II Chrono
Even women are now going chronograph-crazy, and the most beloved of the Chopard women's collections did not miss the opportunity. Yet another successful variation on a must-have.
Accepted the Award: Roberto Melotti, Chopard Agent Italy
For information and photos:
Argò srl - Veronica Cerroni
Tel. 06.86.06.129 - Fax 06.86.06.324
veronicacerroni@argoeditore.net
