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A Tradition of Excellence


Established in 1871 in Pforzheim, Germany

More than a hundred years of knowledgeand experience in the crafting andmanufacturing of precious metals

Built on the principles of Excellence indesign, Quality in standards

Offers an exclusive variety of productsranging from classic to contemporary styles


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Manufacturing Excellence


Exclusive and brilliant timepiecesmanufactured in accordance with Swiss

watchmaking traditions and standards

Gems and precious metals chosenand crafted into jewellery based onguidelines set by premier jewellery

institutions


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WATCHES



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A watch is not as simple

as you think!


Parts

Style

Complications

MovementsAssembly


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PARTS

Band/strap

Dial

Hands

Crown

CabochonCrown

Crystal

Case

Aperture

Pusher

Bezel

Sub-dials

Buckle

OPTIMA

ULYSSESPREMIER


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WATCH PARTS


Case the metal encasing the bezel and face- Plastic- Resin- Stainless steel- PVD- Gold-plated metal 14K/18K

- Titanium

- Tantalum

- Palladium

- Gold

- Platinum

Precious metal


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WATCH PARTS


Bezel the surface ringon the watch and holdsthe crystal in place

Crystal the cover thatprotects the watchs face

- Plastic

- Mineral

- Sapphire

- Doomed Sapphire

- Sapphire Glass withAnti-Reflective Coating


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WATCH PARTS

Dial the watchs face where numerals,indices and surface design are usually set

Sub-dial the smaller register sets in themain dial of a watch face

Aperture A window set in a watch dial thatdisplays a function of a watch, most often than

not would be the calendar date, weekday ormonth.

- Mother of Pearl- Guilloche- Skeleton


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WATCH PARTS

Hands the pointing devicesanchored at the center of the dialand circling around to indicatehours, minutes, seconds and any

other special feature of the watch- Normal- Luminous- Blue-Steeled


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WATCH PARTS

Crown a knob that isusedto set the time, date, etc

Cabochon Crown a roundsemi-precious stone of syntheticmaterial fitted into the watchscrown as an ornament


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WATCH PARTS

Band/Strap/Bracelet holds thewatch to the wrist

- Cloth- Rubber- Metal- Genuine Leather

Pusher A knob that is usuallyfound on the upper or powerright side of a watch that isused to control any additionalfunction of a watch


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WATCH PARTS

Buckle/Clasp the latching mechanismthat connects the two ends of the watchbracelet around the wrist

- Standard- Folding- Butterfly


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WATCH STYLES


Classic

- Versatile

- Can be worn onalmost any occasion

- Rarely goes out of style

- Simple designs characterizedby round cases, leather strapsand gold, silver-toned or

stainless steel bracelets


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WATCH STYLES


Dress

- Often comes with jewelaccents

- Displays an elegant look


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WATCH STYLES


Sports

- Designed for athletes and peoplewith an active outdoor lifestyle

- Has specific functional featuresthat dont compromise style


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WATCH STYLESFashion

- Reflective of current fads

- Designer-styled andbranded


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WATCH STYLES

- State-of-the-Art technology such as GlobalPositioning Satellite (GPRS) capabilities,

digital cameras, Bluetooth connectivity andPersonal Digital Assistant (PDA).

High Tech



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WATCH COMPLICATIONSRefers to any feature beyond thestandard time display of hours,minutes and seconds. Additionssuch as the date display on yourwatch are considered acomplication.



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WATCH COMPLICATIONSBasic Complications

Day & Date

2nd Time ZoneChronograph

Retrograde

Alarm

Moon Phase

Power Reserve



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WATCH COMPLICATIONSGrand Complications

Perpetual Calendar

A calendar that automatically accounts for the varyingnumber of days in each month and in leap years. With afew rare exceptions, this complication must be adjusted forsecular years; the next secular years are 2100 and 2200.

Repeater

A watch that tells the time audibly by the mechanismoperated by a push-piece or alike. There are various types ofrepeaters that can strike the hours, quarter hours, fiveminutes and/or every minute, either automatically or whenthe push-piece is pressed down.

Tourbillon

A device invented to eliminate the errors of rate verticalpositions. It consists of a mobile carriage or cage carrying allthe parts of the escapement, with the balance in the centre. Thecage usually makes one revolution per minute.



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WATCH MOVEMENT


Timekeeping mechanism

Integrated with an energy source anda display, it makes watches tell time


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WATCH MOVEMENTQuartz

Powered by batteryWorks with a series of tinyelectronic components fittedtogether behind a watchs face


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WATCH MOVEMENTMechanical

Powered by manual winding

Made up of gears & springs thatwork together

Automatic mechanical movement marksthe passage of time through a series ofgear mechanisms that are wound by the

movement of the wrist


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WATCH MOVEMENTSolar

Powered by electricity converted fromnatural and artificial light

Made with solar panels and sometimescomes with rechargeable batteries


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WATCH MOVEMENT


Kinetic

Innovative movement of micro-electronics

that responds to the movements of thewrist, maintaining quartz accuracy

The watch sleeps if not worn for

72 hours, but wakes up when

shaken and immediately returnsto the correct time


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WATCH MOVEMENT


Bernhard H. Mayer uses 2 of the Top

Swiss Movement suppliers in the industry

ETA

Swiss producer of quartzmovements, hand wound

movements and mechanicalmovements powered byself-winding mechanisms.

Ronda

A traditional Swiss provides electronicmovements in wristwatches all overthe world following an efficient qualitysystem that is ISO 9001 certified.


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DID YOU KNOW THAT?

Jewels

- Synthetic sapphires or rubies- Bearings for gears in movements

A simple mechanical watch shouldinclude at least 15 jewels

Greater complicationsrequire more jewels


- Reduce friction and maximisesaccuracy and durability


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WATCH ASSEMBLYSWISS MADE

Refers to the technicalquality of watches

Refers to the aesthetic qualityof watches

Covers both traditional manufacturingand new technologies


- Accuracy- Reliability

- water resistance- Shock resistance

- Elegance

- Originality of Design


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- its movement is cased up inSwitzerland

WATCH MOVEMENT


SWISS LAW

A watch can only be consideredSwiss made if:

- the manufacturer carries out the

final inspection in Switzerland

- its movement is Swiss


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WATCH MOVEMENTSWISS MADE

A watch movement can onlybe considered Swiss if:

- it has been assembled in

Switzerland- it has been inspected by themanufacturer in Switzerland

- the components of Swissmanufacture account for at least50% of the total value, withouttaking into account the cost ofassembly



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Bernhard H. Mayer

Swiss Watches

Swiss MadeSwiss Movements ETA / RondaSwiss QualitySwiss Design

High grade surgical steel cases

Handmade dials

Butterfly/folding bucklesSapphire crystal +Anti-reflective coating

Genuine leather straps

We use:


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WATCH CARE

Care for the Crystal ( Avoid Scratching )

-It is better to store or wrap it in a soft cloth before placing it down-Even sapphire crystals can be scratched.

Sports ( Intense sports may ruin the watch movements )

- It is not recommended that you wear an automatic or manualwinding timepiece while golfing or playing tennis as the impactcould ruin the movement.

Watch Cleaning ( Use soft cloth )

- Using a soft cloth is ideal for removing smudges and

fingerprints from the case and crystal glass cover.



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Note: The watch movements and casing are water resistant .Howeverleather straps are sensitive to water therefore it is recommended to avoidwater contact with your watch.

WATCH CARE

Water Resistance ( Dont wear your watch in theshower )

- Keep in mind though that prolonged exposure to hotwater such as from a shower or a hot tub can cause thegaskets to expand and contract, leading to water

entering the case.


Care for Leather Straps ( Clean the leather )

- Genuine leather will gradually deteriorate withconstant exposure to perspiration.

- Salt residue and soil can be removed from leather bycleaning it with a dampened soft cloth and mild soap(or saddle soap, which is special leather soap).


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JEWELLERY



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JEWELLERY COMPONENTS

Precious Metals

- Silver

- Gold

- Platinum- Titanium

- Palladium

Diamond

Pearls

Gemstones



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PRECIOUS METALS


Platinum

the heaviest of the precious metals 15x more rare than gold

50x more rare than silver 10 tons of ore are needed to

produce every ounce of platinum


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PRECIOUS METALSGold


world's most ancient and mostcoveted metal

represents wealth and power comes in yellow, white, rose (or

pink) and many other colours


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is now the most plentiful of the preciousjewellery metals

pure silver or 999 is the whitest of allmetals

sterling or 925 is the most commonlyused form

PRECIOUS METALSSilver



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A lustruous, silver-grey metallicelement

It has the strength of steel yetlightweight like aluminum

Resistant to corrosion salt water,sea air and certain acids

PRECIOUS METALSTitanium



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A rare and lustrous silvery-white metal that resemblesplatinum

Used as an alternative toPlatinum or White Gold

Does not tarnish in air and Itis 15 times rarer than gold

Popular for its flexibilitywhen heated and theincreased strengths andhardness when cold

PRECIOUS METALSPalladium



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Five Characteristics of a Diamond

Shape the overall outline of a diamond whenviewed from the top

DIAMONDS



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The Famous 4Cs: Cut, Clarity, Carat, Colour

Cut determines Brilliance

The width and depth can have an effect on how lighttravels within the diamond, and how it exits in theform of brilliance

Too ShallowLight is lost out the bottom causing

the diamond to lose brilliance.Too Deep:Light escapes out the sides causing

the diamond to appear dark and dull

DIAMONDS


Cut describes a diamonds light performance,dimensions and finish


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The Famous 4Cs:Cut, Clarity, Carat, Colour

DIAMONDS


Clarity refers to the tinny marks or inclusions, likescratches or trace minerals, contained in a diamond


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Carat:A measure of diamond, 1 carat (kt) = 0.2 gr1 carat = 100 points 0.01 carat 1 point ; 75 pts = .75 carats)


DIAMONDS

CARAT WEIGHT


Refers to the weight of a diamond


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GIA Colour Grading Scale

D E Fcolorless

G H I JNear colorless

K L MFaint yellow

N - RVery faint yellow

S - ZLight yellow


DIAMONDS


Simply refers to a diamonds colour

Did You Know?


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Did You Know?

D E F G H I J K L M N-R S-Z


The Diamonds in ALL our jewellery pieces aH Colour (Nearly Colourless in GIA colourgrading scale)

SI (Slightly included flaws)


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PEARLSFive Quality Factors


Surface- Refers to the number of flaws that appear on thesurface of the pearl.

- Every pearl has a few natural flaws, and there is nosuch thing as a flawless pearl

Size- Determines a pearls price- Measured in millimeters- Pearls that are 7 millimeters and larger will always commend higher prices

Lustre- Refers to both a pearls brilliance (the way its surface reflects light)and its inner glow (the way it refracts light).


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pearl shape

round off-round oval teardrop semi-baroque

PEARLS


Shape

Baroque pearls, which have irregular shape,and curvingines of the drop pearls are alsoconsidered attractive.

Spherical or symmetrically-shapedpearls are considered high-quality pearls


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Pearl Colour

white white rose black silver gold pink

PEARLS


Colour

White/milky white, pink, blue,silver and cream-coloured

Pearls with the most uniformcoloration are considered the best.


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Types of Pearls

PEARLS

Saltwater and Freshwater Pearls

- Classification according to the environment (bodyof water) that the oysters and mussels thrive in

Natural and Cultured Pearls- The manner in which a pearl is

produced



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GEMSTONES

Gemstones are minerals which possess ornamental or decorative qualityIn the 2400 minerals found, over 100 are qualified as gemstones, but onlyabout 20 are commonly used in jewellery.

Has five essential characteristics


- Colour- Clarity- Cut- Size- Enhancements


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Agate Alexandrite Amber Amethyst Andalusite Anglesite

Aquamarine Aragonite Citrine Dioptase Emerald

Garnet Iolite Jade Kyanite Lapis Lazuli Moonstone

Turquoise


GEMSTONES


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Onyx Opal Peridot Quartz Ruby

Sapphire Tanzanite Topaz Tourmaline Tsavorite


GEMSTONES


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Did you know?GEMSTONES


Nowadays the distinction betweenprecious and semi-precious gemstones

is no longer made by the trade.

Many gemstones are used in even themost expensive jewellery, depending onthe brand name of the designer, fashiontrends, market supply, treatments and etc

However diamonds, rubies, sapphiresand emeralds still have a reputation thatexceeds those of other gemstones


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Jewellery Care

- Put on your jewellery after you do your make-up.- Wipe your jewellery with a soft cloth after use.

- Silver is a metal that is meant to be worn outIf you just leave it lying around, it will tarnish.

- Store your jewellery by neatly fastening theclasps and pins.

- Lay each item out separately, one by one- Store your jewellery in a zip lock bag orapproved jewellery bags


Daily Care

Storage


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Maintenance

Cleaning


Jewellery Care

- No matter how carefully you take care ofyour jewellery, small parts may come loose.

- Carefully check such parts as the hooks

that support the jewels, the clasps ofnecklaces, the screws of earrings, andbrooch pins

- If you feel that the radiance of yourjewellery has diminished, take it to a specialist- Cleaning with ultrasonic cleaner and othermethods may lead to damage, so caution isrecommendedespecially for plated jewellery

Where to check out products?


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Where to check out products?

Mainline and Cycle products:World market:www.quest.net

http://www.quest.net/http://www.quest.net/


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