If there was an award at this year's Geneva Time Exhibition for probably the mostcharacter of their new collection; dark, dangerous and downright sexy.
It seems now, however, that we have been rewarded for our patience (or great behavior?) with the initial image of on the list of timepieces from the new Black Widow collection.
Mr Green Ladoire Geneve
The very first of four players inside the collection, Mr. Green is said to be the epitome of desire, created to "arouse intense reactions and engender irreparable damage?-" or so the story goes. One thing is for sure, this is actually a very attractive timepiece quite unlike anything we've seen ahead of.
According to the brand the overall theme of the collection is inspired by the nickname given for the dangerous Lactrodaectus Manctans (or deadly spider in layman's terms). Not just indicative of its darker nature, this metaphor is also has also been incorporated literally in to the design and style. Note the silky web engraved around the GMT ratchet wheels for example.
The overall shape and look is similar to Ladoire's previous models however this new collection features a slimmer and smaller situation measuring 41.77 mm along the 12-6 o'clock axis and 50.84 mm across the 9-3 o'clock axis. The focus is on smooth, ergonomic layout and flawless symmetry with little touches such as the single lug configuration demonstrating Lionel Ladoire's appreciation for the finer details.
The burst of color on the dial contrasts beautifully against the darkness from the situation and draws the viewer's attention immediately but the overall affect isn't overpowering. Indeed, every one of the components seem to blend in perfectly together to create a deceptively clean, uncluttered dial which is easy to ready and visually appealing.
The dial structure, left largely open to reveal the automatic movement, is multi-layered and offers three regulator-type offset Hours, Minutes and Seconds zones with a patented display complication (HMS Planetary) mounted on ceramic micro ball bearings. As an added feature the pieces in the Black Widow collection also feature a GMT function with a central hand adjusted via a fast-action push-piece at 2 o'clock.
Attention to detail is ever present with this new timepiece with the leather strap receiving its equal share. Crafted in accordance with strict leather working criteria, the strap is conceived from a single piece of full-grain, hand-sewn matt leather or alligator leather, secured by a hand-made Ladoire Helvet Manufacture pin buckle.
Mr. Green will be created in a limited series of only 12 pieces costing CHF 68,800 excl tax.
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