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3 History It all began in Ancient Rome, where freedom fighter Giulio Vindice began an extraordinary lineage of family history that will forever resonate. Freedom of expression, creativity, research and discovery; a family tradition that is clearly preserved centuries later through descendant Cosimo Vindice, founder of Haute Horlogerie brand Da Vindice Genève. Born and raised in Switzerland, Cosimo Vindice grew up in the heart of the watch making world which has graciously and extensively added to his knowledge, helping him develop a high level of standards and perfection in this domain that he became so passionate about - and to him, passion is everything. Since its establishment in 2009, Da Vindice has a clear mission that aims to offer unique creations and to continuously grow its creative spirit. Heritage and respect will always play a key role in the development of future Da Vindice timepieces, alongside modernism. Da Vindice s journey through excellence deeply considers the reign of workmanship, which it embraces as an outstanding act of perfection by a cunning hand. These values and skills combine to bring forth the unprecedented «Tourbillon Baromètre», Da Vindice s world premier Grand Complication.

4 Philosophy One word prevails in Da Vindice s foundations: Respect. Respect to the watchmaking industry with all its skillful watchmakers and passionate collectors. A timekeeper represents the largest investment of craftsmanship. In the world of Da Vindice, each watch is the result of a unique collaboration, contributing to this great know-how and working through the many steps that frame the making of a watch. The Vindex Collection and its «Tourbillon-Barometer» symbolizes a great pride and accomplishment to all artisans vested in its creation and devoted to its realization. Every detail is a work of precision and sophistication, dispersing instant gratification to those who wear it. Da Vindice is proud to perpetuate great innovations.

5 Collections

6 Tourbillon - Barometer The Vindex Collection s Tourbillon Barometer features a mechanical automatic-winding movement, endowed with a central tourbillon and an aneroid barometer. Despite its mechanical complexity, the Tourbillon Barometer ensures water resistance to 3 ATM. While the barometer was first introduced around the year 1840 and contributed to the birth of meteorology, Da Vindice revisits this instrument bringing to bear its new position at the heart of a timekeeper. The type of barometer used in this watch is an aneroid barometer. The atmospheric pressure is managed in a capsule, known as a «Vidie Capsule», hermetically sealed with the air partially removed from it. The walls of the capsule are held apart by a spring. Small changes in atmospheric pressure cause the capsule to expand or contract, and a mechanical system can amplify the movements resulting from the changes in pressure to make them visible on the dial. The empty zone influencing the aneroid capsule is placed at 10 o clock, this way the watch is more reactive to ambient air than to body temperature. The thickness of the watch case has been thoroughly calculated in order to obtain the intrinsic insulation and correct functioning of the barometer system as a whole. A combination of creativity, technique, and spirit of innovation defines Da Vindice s first Vindex Collection. The Vindex «Tourbillon-Barometer» is a limited edition timepiece that was unveiled as a world premier Grand Complication in 2010 at the prestigious Grand-Prix d Horlogerie in Geneva.

7 Tourbillon Barometer Movement Mechanical self-winding central tourbillon Power reserve: 42 hours Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph) Exclusive features: measurement of atmospheric pressure Display Hours and minutes Date at 1 o clock Central tourbillon with Da Vindice logo Barometer at 6 o clock Power reserve at 10 o clock Case 18ct White Gold Ø 54 mm, H 59.5 mm Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 3 ATM Crown Watertight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Auto lock push-button to depressurize the watch Dial Partial skeleton dial Large painted Roman numerals Hands Hours, minutes, date and power reserve: cathedral style flame-blued hands Barometer: flame-blued hands Strap Crocodile Pin buckle engraved with Da Vindice crest

8 Tourbillon Barometer Movement Mechanical self-winding central tourbillon Power reserve: 42 hours Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph) Exclusive features: measurement of atmospheric pressure Display Hours and minutes Date at 1 o clock Central tourbillon with Da Vindice logo Barometer at 6 o clock Power reserve at 10 o clock Case 18ct Pink Gold Ø 54 mm, H 59.5 mm Sapphire crystal Water resistance: 3 ATM Crown Watertight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Auto lock push-button to depressurize the watch Dial Partial skeleton dial Large painted Roman numerals Hands Hours, minutes, date and power reserve: cathedral style flame-blued hands Barometer: flame-blued hands Strap Crocodile Pin buckle engraved with Da Vindice crest

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10 Tourbillon Traditional watchmaking of the highest caliber and excellence is revived in Da Vindice s «Tourbillon Vindex» collection. The complication in this timepiece adds a touch of sophistication within the dial, which features Roman numerals applied with a modern spirit. The Vindex TOURBILLON is equipped with a power reserve at 10 o clock, a date indication at 1 o clock and a tourbillon at 6 o clock. This exclusive model is water-resistant to 3 ATM. The tourbillon is decorated with Da Vindice s emblem, the Fleur-de-Lis, and the sides of the case are adorned with finely carved out grills that perfectly complete the watch case. Whether one is drawn to the pink gold version combined with a chocolate brown case, the platinum combined with a black case, or the all-black PVD case, each model comes with a crocodile strap that completes its elegance.

11 Tourbillon Movement Mechanical self-winding Tourbillon 42-hour power reserve at 10 o clock Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph) Display Hours and minutes Date calendar at 1 o clock Tourbillon with Da Vindice logo at 6 o clock Case 18 ct pink gold and brown Pvd Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding clasp with Da Vindice crest

12 Tourbillon Movement Mechanical self-winding Tourbillon 42-hour power reserve at 10 o clock Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph) Display Hours and minutes Date calendar at 1 o clock Tourbillon with Da Vindice logo at 6 o clock Case All black Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding clasp with Da Vindice crest

13 Tourbillon Movement Mechanical self-winding Tourbillon 42-hour power reserve at 10 o clock Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph) Display Hours and minutes Date calendar at 1 o clock Tourbillon with Da Vindice logo at 6 o clock Case Platinum and black Pvd Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding clasp with Da Vindice crest

14 Race Challenge Chronograph The Chronograph to look out for is here. For the watch collector and connoisseur, Da Vindice s Race Challenge introduces a unique design that is completed with a skeleton case-back. The timepiece was conceived for everyday use. Its barrel shape offers a dial that combines modernity and tradition. Carved out side grills perfectly join the case, while Da Vindice s Fleur-de-Lis emblem formalizes the trademark by revealing itself on the hands. The day of the week aperture is placed at 3 o clock, and the date at 8 o clock. Elegant and noble, the Chronograph Race Challenge comes in four versions that perfectly link the past with the present.

15 Race Challenge Chronograph Réf. CHR-AC01 DA VINDICE

16 Race Challenge Chronograph Movement Mechanical self-winding Valjoux 7750 Display Hours and minutes. Day aperture at 3 o clock and date at 8 o clock Case All black Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Skeleton case-back Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding claps with Da Vindice crest

17 Race Challenge Chronograph Movement Mechanical self-winding Valjoux 7750 Display Hours and minutes Day aperture at 3 o clock and date at 8 o clock Case 18ct pink gold and brown Pvd 18ct pink gold and brown Pvd Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Skeleton case-back Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding claps with Da Vindice crest

18 Race Challenge Chronograph Movement Mechanical self-winding Valjoux 7750 Display Hours and minutes Day aperture at 3 o clock and date at 8 o clock Case Steel and black Pvd Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Skeleton case-back Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding claps with Da Vindice crest

19 Race Challenge Chronograph Movement Mechanical self-winding Valjoux 7750 Display Hours and minutes Day aperture at 3 o clock and date at 8 o clock Case Steel Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Skeleton case-back Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding claps with Da Vindice crest

20 Race Challenge GT Chronographe

21 Race Challenge Chronograph Movement Mechanical self-winding Valjoux 7750 Display Hours and minutes Day aperture at 3 o clock and date at 8 o clock Case All black Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Skeleton case-back Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding claps with Da Vindice crest

22 Race Challenge Chronograph Movement Mechanical self-winding Valjoux 7750 Display Hours and minutes Day aperture at 3 o clock and date at 8 o clock Case Steel Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Skeleton case-back Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding claps with Da Vindice crest

23 Race Challenge Chronograph Movement Mechanical self-winding Valjoux 7750 Display Hours and minutes Day aperture at 3 o clock and date at 8 o clock Case Steel Dimensions : 43 mm x 46 mm Thickness : 15.6 mm Sapphire crystal Skeleton case-back Water-resistance : 3 ATM Crown Water tight crown with raised Da Vindice crest Strap Crocodile Folding claps with Da Vindice crest

24 Impressum DA VINDICE 54 I 56 rue du Rhône 1204 Geneva, Switzerland Images Johann Sauty Geneva, Switzerland Texts Valérie Blanc Graphic design actuelle Geneva, Switzerland Print August 2012 Imprimerie Nationale Geneva, Switzerland