| This hardly happens nowadays... | | | | constructed from the original components dating back |
| Analog is out, digital is in – VHS is out, Blue-ray is in | | | | to 1957. The limited quantity of original components |
| – gas guzzlers are out, hybrids are in. | | | | explains the supply shortage. |
| But some traditions are timeless... and as the clock | | | | As you try to stare through the dial, it's hard not to |
| ticks, some brands re-invent themselves. Armand | | | | notice the immaculate indexes and diamond carved |
| Nicolet watches are the epitome of Swiss clockwork | | | | “dots”. The dial is protected by a sapphire |
| – the enigmatic artistry of a revered Swiss | | | | crystal with anti-glare coating on both the surfaces. |
| watch-making tradition. | | | | Blue screws, a trademark Armand Nicolet, looks more |
| Usually, the origins of a company or a brand are lost in | | | | like a decorative feature rather than a mechanical |
| the hoopla around the brand itself, but Tramelan, a | | | | appendage. Even the unique reference number on |
| small obscure town in Switzerland, needs a mention as | | | | every timepiece is engraved artistically in gold. |
| the home to some of the finest craftsmen in the | | | | “Small elements bring a bigger dimension to the |
| watch-making industry. | | | | beauty”. |
| So now you know the genetics of Tramelan - etched | | | | A classic case awaits you and your beauty as you |
| with distinction on Armand Nicolet watches. As for | | | | purchase LS8 – The case is 43 mm in diameter |
| Armand Nicolet himself, this timekeeper of God, lived | | | | and is sculpted from 316 L stainless steel. |
| and worked until 1939 to craft some the most | | | | But, beauty is complemented by a rugged brawn – |
| distinctive mechanical watches of all time. | | | | The Armand Nicolet LS8 shielded by a |
| Out of this old stable come two jewels – Armand | | | | 50-meter-water-resistant case. The watch itself is |
| Nicolet L07 & LS8. These are Limited Edition | | | | married to your wrists by an alligator leather strap. |
| beauties – dream collectibles for aficionados as well | | | | Your A Nicole LS8 comes with a quality control |
| as seasoned collectors. | | | | certificate compiled by the individual watchmaker. This |
| Lets get closer to the movements of Armand Nicolet... | | | | piece of art can be had from $1,000 to $10,000. |
| A masterpiece – In Time | | | | As the article states, many changes have happened in |
| 600 – That's the total number of Armand Nicolet | | | | today's world but I am still into wet shaving because I |
| LS8 Limited Edition pieces that will be up for grabs. | | | | love to pamper myself. It is that simple, but hey, that is |
| The glory of LS8s lies in the fact that they are | | | | me. |