The Unique Piece by Biver Carillon Tourbillon The Desert Rose

Today, we explore one of the maison’s most recent and extraordinary creations, the Biver Carillon Tourbillon "Desert Rose" Unique Piece. A stunning fusion of technical mastery and traditional craftsmanship, this luxurious timepiece marries rose gold, rubies, and mother-of-pearl, all wrapped in high-end hand finishing.

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Mercedes Hands

Mercedes Hands

Rolex sports watches, such as the Submariner and the GMT-Master, use "Mercedes" hands as a design feature. These hands derive their name from Mercedes Gleitze, a young British secretary, who etched her name in watchmaking history through a noteworthy feat. During her swim across the English Channel in 1927, the 26-year-old wore a Rolex Oyster, enduring over 10 hours in the cold waters between France and Great Britain. Following the swim, the waterproof wristwatch was proclaimed to be in a working condition, marking a significant moment in horological innovation.