Red Army Watches unveils two spectacular new timepieces

Looks like it's been a busy month for watch retailers Red Army Watches in this neck of the woods!
They have just unveiled two spectacular new timepieces with the Bella & Alla from Alexander Shorokhoff – a tribute of love to the watchmaker's beloved wife – and also a wonderful collaboration between Japanese watchmakers TACS and German camera icon, Rollei.
Meanwhile, not to be outdone, Roger Dubuis has also unleashed its new Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar, the very first timepiece with a distinctive biretrograde display.
This actually features two hands, each moving along a semi-circular scale and then immediately returning to zero at the end of their cycle. Bella & Alla – Alexander Shorokhoff
The case's black PVD coating lends the automatic watch a sophisticated appearance.
As many of us already know so well, love can be expressed in countless ways: with a gift of radiant blooms, through heartfelt words or the sincerest acts of affection.
Looks like Alexander Shorokhov, founder and namesake of the Alexander Shorokhoff watch brand, has done all of these for his wife Alla!
That's why the resulting Bella & Alla timepiece – limited to only 13 exclusive pieces – is not just a watch, but a symbol of his boundless love for her.
With a bouquet of flowers in the form of a watch, lovingly hand-painted with delicate blossoms, he presents her a lasting reminder of their shared love that will blossom forever.
The floral pattern is first punched and etched into the correct shape with utmost precision.
This is followed by intricate hand engraving, which brings every detail of the flowers to life.
Bella & Alla, Alexander Shorokhov's latest symbol of his boundless love for his wife, Alla.
Its dial is finished in precious yellow gold, while enamel is applied by hand for added vibrancy to each petal.
The case's black PVD coating lends the automatic watch a sophisticated appearance.
To achieve this precise and delicate work, the case must remain free of any fittings during the enameling process.
Each colour is then applied at different intervals and carefully dried, resulting in a unique and detailed finish.
The hour and minute hands of yellow gold colour complete the unique character of this model.
Powered by a Swiss automatic movement featuring a hand-engraved and refined oscillating weight, blued screws and 21 jewels, it offers a power reserve of approximately 47 hours and allows a view through the round sapphire crystal caseback.
The watch industry often comes up with rather interesting collaborations with makes from other high-precision industries. As such a partnership between a watchmaker and a camera manufacturer is not all that unexpected.
That's why the ATL Rollei is more than just a watch; it's more like a journey through time and imagery.
The TACS ATL Rollei's unconventional look is inspired by the long-running and distinctive Rolleiflex camera.
Limited to just 500 units, camera enthusiasts will be immediately aware that this watch's unconventional lines are inspired by the long-running and distinctive Rolleiflex camera series.
Every detail of TACS' ATL Rollei is crafted with care: From the iconic twin-lens design to the Rolleiflex logo at 12 o'clock and the founders' names, Paul Franke and Reinhold Heidecke, at 6 o'clock – they all celebrate the special partnership between TACS and Rollei.
The case is equipped with diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating for superior strength and scratch resistance, while upgraded luminous materials ensure excellent visibility in low-light conditions.
The caseback of ATL Rollei – TACS.
Made at ATL's watchmaking studio in the Nagano province of Japan, the watch celebrates both tradition and innovation, and also features a handcrafted leather strap that's made from premium Mexican leather.
Thus it is both soft and durable, designed for absolute everyday comfort.
Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar – Roger Dubuis
A tribute to Roger Dubuis' very first watch, the Sympathie EasyDiver − known as the first-ever tourbillon sports watch − now has been reimagined through refined design and expressive mechanics with the Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar, a watch that brings together heritage, innovation and bold aesthetics in perfect harmony.
The 40mm case, bezel, crown and caseback are made entirely from 18K pink gold.
The case also features all the signature design details of the Excalibur models, such as the notched bezel and the three-lug design.
The pink gold-plated calendar display of the Roger Dubuis Excalibur stands out with its bold symmetry, enhanced by black transferred text and the minimalistic dot indicators.
The strap is made from premium calf leather, chosen in line with Roger Dubuis' non-exotic materials policy.
A silver-plated double-surface flange frames the dial, while resting on the satin-brushed silver base lies the pink gold-plated hour markers with white Super-LumiNova.
The centre features elegant mother-of-pearl inserts at 12 and 6 o'clock.
The pink gold-plated calendar display stands out with its bold symmetry, enhanced by black transferred text and the minimalistic dot indicators.
Roger Dubuis Excalibur Biretrograde Calendar, using premium calf leather strap chosen in line with the brand's non-exotic materials policy.
The watch has the in-house automatic Calibre RD840, a new movement created to honour the maison's biretrograde tradition.
Featuring a day-date complication, it has been hand-finished to meet the prestigious Poinçon de Genève standard.
The oscillating weight is also a modern reinterpretation of the 1996 original, now joined by the quote, 'This is a watch of today, inspired but not restricted to the past, projected into a future that belongs to us.'
This aptly reflects the vision and values of the brand's two founders.

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