BUBEN&ZÖRWEG, which creates the luxurious Objects of Time®, exclusive watch winders, high security

safes and fine mechanical clocks, continues to delight lovers of fine timepieces with its unique masterpieces of craftsmanship. This superlative brand is evolving from a well-kept secret among passionate watch collectors to the epitome of luxury, innovation and design in the world of exclusive timepieces.

BUBEN&ZÖRWEG is boldly dedicated to the breaking of new ground in the creation of luxurious masterpieces for people with superior demands. Their design fuses a dignified classicism with clear-cut contemporary elements. An uncompromising commitment to selected materials and exquisite workmanship transfigures BUBEN&ZÖRWEG’s masterpieces into unique and luxurious objets d’art.

It all started when two school friends, Harald Buben and Christian Zörweg, began setting higher standards for watch winders on the market shortly after they founded their company in 1995. But what is a watch winder? An automatic watch is wound up through the movement of the person who carries the watch. The movement of the carrier causes the tightening of a spring inside the clockwork and keeps the movement running. When a person removes the watch, the spring can relax and after some time the timepiece comes to a standstill. Depending on the model, an automatic watch has an average of 36 hours power reserve. The watch winder simulates the movement of a person carrying the watch, thereby keeping the spring tightened and the watch running continuously.

In 1996, BUBEN&ZÖRWEG presented its first ever ‘Time Mover®’ – a watch winder series that set new standards in the marketplace by combining outstanding design with technology of the highest standard. Every year, the brand has been adding luxurious masterpieces to its prestigious list of products. Today, watch winders still comprise the core competence of BUBEN&ZÖRWEG – and, together with its partner company Elma, the brand has continually upgraded the Time Mover®. Lovers of fine timepieces in more than 70 countries entrust their valuable automatic watches to the care of Time Mover® modules. The Time Mover® winds

watches as gently as possible, taxing them far less than daily wear on the wrist with its exposure to bumps, moisture, and so on.In 2005, Harald Buben, Christian Zörweg and Daniel Zörweg founded an additional company, BUBEN&ZÖRWEG Fine Timepieces, which specialises in the development and production of luxurious table clocks. The Ellipse Grand Revers Double Tourbillon, the world’s first ever series table clock with a double tourbillon, was unveiled at Baselworld 2006 and instantly became a great success. This was the point where the brand saw the great potential for clocks with tourbillons and subsequently specialised in this sector.

In the meantime, BUBEN&ZÖRWEG developed three generations of tourbillons. Why tourbillons? Gravitational forces have a constant impact upon the efficiency of a mechanical clock. For example, the momentum of the balance wheel increases in the direction of the gravitational pull, and decreases in the opposite direction. Even though this effect is minimal, it nonetheless negatively impacts on the precision of the instrument. The tourbillon counteracts the influence of gravity by permanently rotating key components of the mechanism. This is particularly useful for clocks, in which the balance wheel is not subject to movement like that in a watch. In addition, a tourbillon is an intricate complication that fascinates all mechanical clock enthusiasts, enhancing the distinctive character of such a clock. The design and manufacture of a tourbillon bears witness to the exceptional competence and skill of the manufacturer.

The next step for BUBEN&ZÖRWEG was to combine all these special features together to create masterpieces in the ‘Objects of Time®’ series. The world premier combination of clocks, watch winders, humidors, hi-fi-systems and more began with the ‘Objet de Temps I’ – a superior invention that is characterised by a spectacular sensitivity towards design and value. The key concept behind Objects of Time® was the creation of a unified, integrated and sumptuous atmosphere for all the senses that catered to the realm of extraordinary taste. Selected materials, innovative technology, the unmatched highlights of a fine timepiece, optimal security and fascinating design combined with master craftsmanship to create unique pieces that attract those with a taste for the exclusive aesthetic of perfection. Practically all of the Objects of Time® series

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having enjoyed the latest selection of timeless watches,

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and elegant security solutions.

Ellipse Grand Revers Extreme Double TourbillonBUBEN&ZÖRWEG have outdone themselves with the luxuriously designed ELLIPSE GRAND REVERS EXTRÊME DOUBLE TOURBILLON. This incredible piece embodies in design and decor the merits which set this top model apart. The finest selected craftsmanship has combined gold, precious gems, mother of pearl and other elite materials into a synthesis of the arts, unique in the exquisite realm of clock-making. Price: 395,000.00 EUR; limited edition of 10 pieces.

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Objet de Temps I World Time Tourbillon HiFiThe world premier combination of clocks and luxury ambience for lovers of fine timepieces everywhere began with the “Objet de Temps I”, an invention characterised by a spectacular sensitivity towards design and value; the new HIGH FIDELITY variant now offers perfect high-fidelity sound. Price: 74,600.00 EUR; limited edition of 75 pieces.

Titan PrestigeThe radically innovative interpretation of the “Safe” topic - designed, developed and manufactured by BUBEN&ZÖRWEG. A unique and elegant object that presents itself as an object of art in any discerning ambiance with watch winders, humidor and HiFi system. Price: 139,000.00 EUR

Solitaire World Time TourbillonThe SOLITAIRE - WORLD TIME TOURBILLON aims to help you enjoy the finer things in life. Your passion for speciality watches can finally take off with 46 TIME MOVER® units. The integrated HiFi system is perfect for music lovers, whilst a bar-module and humidor facilitate relaxed enjoyment of a prized year and/or a good cigar. The innovative, high tech ambience is crowned by a FINE TIMEPIECE with the WORLD TIME TOURBILLON.Price: 139,800.00 EUR

X-007Until now, safes have always been cold, unadorned devices, functional but hidden. The luxurious interior design of the X-007 made from hand-stitched Italian leather is a uniquely equipped “high-security wing” for valuable watches and jewellery that transforms presenting your well-protected treasures into a sensory delight everytime when opened with its unique elevating opening system.Price: 134,000.00 EUR

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are strictly limited items. They therefore instantly become valuable collector’s items and rare treasures for passionate lovers of the exceptional.

In 2009, BUBEN&ZÖRWEG launched its first high-security safe, as the protection of valuables is a serious issue when it comes to one’s precious luxury watches, valuable jewellery and even irreplaceable documents. BUBEN&ZÖRWEG considers it a matter of course to take up this challenge, which is why virtually all masterpieces nowadays include security features that are relevant to the specific objects. These high-end security solutions are characterised by the passion for innovation and high-quality craftsmanship that is so typical of BUBEN&ZÖRWEG. It is reflected in the use of materials such as Relastan®, which was developed by the partner company Kaba in close collaboration with technical universities and material-testing laboratories. Relastan® is up to 50 percent lighter and less voluminous than regular plating material, without compromising any important security considerations. This is an enormous advantage when considering the load-bearing capacity of regular ceiling structures.

BUBEN&ZÖRWEG trusts in the quality of Paxos® compact locking systems, such as the X-007 and the Titan. These outstanding locks have proven themselves around the world and protect billions of precious items throughout Europe - from gold safes in national banks to strongboxes in mints. Security is increased because of the independent design of all significant security elements, and the safe can reach a statistical operating time of 15 million operating hours. Hand-selected woods, the finest Italian leather, and valuable metal applications conceal the fact that safes are primarily purpose-oriented objects.

In the meantime, BUBEN&ZÖRWEG opened several flagship boutiques in Dubai, Kiev, Beijing, Singapore and Shanghai, and VIP lounges in Geneva and in the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Moscow. The brand offers custom-made services that make it possible to produce bespoke products in just a few weeks, respecting the customer’s needs while maintaining the superb standards of quality. From precious single pieces to modular, individually equipped walls or rooms, BUBEN&ZÖRWEG is a competent and innovative partner for the creation of exclusive solutions. ★