From 14 to 16 May, the Hotel Principi di Piemonte in Turin will host the exhibition "Watches & Charme", during which the latest creations from twenty-five of the most famous watch manufacturers will be on display. The exhibition will also have spaces dedicated to other exclusive products such as pens, tailored clothes, essences, fabrics, clothing accessories and wines. It was also chosen as the venue for the first Italian leg of the exhibition tour of part of Gucci's historical archive, which from next year will be on display in the Gucci Museum in Florence. The 'hosts' of the exhibition will be Buosi, De Matteis, Fagnola, Ghigo and Monticone, official dealers and ambassadors of the houses present: A. Lange & Söhne, Audemars Piguet, Baume & Mercier, Breitling, Chanel, Frank Muller, Girard-Perregaux, Gucci, Hamilton, Hermès, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Jaquet Droz, JeanRichard, Longines, Montblanc, Omega, Oris, Panerai, Paul Picot, Piaget, Rado, Time Box, TAG Heuer and TCM. Guest stars of this first edition will be jewellery from Dior and Gebruder Schaffrath. The times are: Friday 14 May, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 15 May and Sunday 16 May, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. "Orologi & Charme" will be presented at a press conference on Tuesday 11 May at 11.30 a.m. at the Hotel Principi di Piemonte in Via Piero Gobetti 15, Turin. For information: info@orologiecharme.it.
Here are all the dates:
HISTORICAL GUCCI ARCHIVE
A unique experience, where the Florentine brand exhibits historical pieces from its collections for the first time. A preview of the museum that will be opened in Florence next year. It will be possible to purchase some items from the silver jewellery collection.
La Mole room first floor
WATCH EXPERT MONT BLANC by BUOSI
For all enthusiasts, an appointment not to be missed, on Saturday and Sunday, by invitation only, 28 lucky people will have the opportunity to be followed by a Montblanc Master Watchmaker in the assembly and reassembly of an automatic watch.
Two and a half hours of pure 'Swiss' spirit.
Reservations are necessary at 345 4204149
La Cavallerizza Hall section A first floor.
JAEGER-leCOULTRE ATMOS
The Atmos pendulum clock is intimately bound up with time, not only because of its mechanism driven solely by temperature variations, but also because of its ability to be current, era after era, for over 80 years.
Venarla Royal Hall second floor.
OMEGA THE CO-AXIAL MOVEMENT
Omega's history is full of innovative aspects, as evidenced by the introduction in 1999 of the revolutionary Co-Axial escapement, developed by British watchmaker George Daniels and certainly one of the most important inventions in the world of hands in the 20th century.
Sala Palazzo Madama second floor.
RADO UNLIMITED SPIRIT
You can see the main steps involved in the manufacture of a hi-tech ceramic Rado watch, specifically the R5.5 automatic designed by Jasper Morrison. Starting with the powder, passing through the chemical reagents, the moulds, the firing in the sintering ovens and the assembly, all summarised visually.
Sala Palazzo Madama second floor.
PROFESSIONAL WATCHMAKERS' SCHOOL OF TURIN
Tradition, passion and professional training for a Turin institution known and appreciated throughout Europe. During the days of the event, a space dedicated to this reality that gives value to the category.
WRITING ACADEMY
Musso Stilografiche's staff will present new collections from prestigious houses such as Caran d'Ache, Delta, Faber Castle, Montegrappa and Visconti during the event.
AURORA
The historic Turin-based company will provide its expertise in the field of handwriting to offer guests graphological analysis meetings
