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On June 2nd, the haute horlogerie agency of MB&F (Maximilian Busser & Friends) will reveal a unique example of its Horological Machine No 2 watch created in conjunction with Californiabased artist Sage Vaughn. The timepiece, developed with watchmaker JeanMarc Wiederrecht and hosting a number of unusual complications including a dualhemisphere moonphase, instantaneous jump hour, and concentric retrograde minutes will be sold in September 2009 as part of the "Only Watch" charity auction in Monaco, Proceeds obtained from it and other featured timepieces directly benefit research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a genetic disorder particularly prevalent in boys marked by progressive muscular degeneration and, eventually, death in the afflicted. Sage Vaughn is known for solo shows which have been extremely well received by critics and the public. As a developing artist in Los Angeles, Sage worked on graffiti murals which developed into striking works on canvas. Beating a sevenyear long heroin addiction is a personal victory which has lent great emotional power to the artist's workand the empathy for the struggles undergone by a young child suffering from muscular dystrophy. MB&F is delighted with the result achieved in its special edition HM2 watch, which captures the complex and difficult emotions associated with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Flyreplica will publish addition information, following the release of the watch. Click here to visit the MB&F website. The Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2008 Chronograph observe pays tribute on the Historic Monaco Grand Prix, which Chopard has partnered with given that 2002. This attractive athletics timepiece incorporates a 42.50mm stainless-steel circumstance, a black tachymeter bezel, and an stylish silver dial with faceted hour indices and also a "Monaco Historique" inscription. The caseback attributes an engraved emblem of your Monaco Vehicle Club. Features of this sporty Chopard observe incorporate chronograph with 30minute and 60second totalizers, too as modest seconds, as well as a date exhibit. The selfwinding motion which governs the observe includes a 28,800 vph equilibrium frequency, along with a energy reserve of roughly forty eight hrs. The movements is likewise a COSCcertified chronometer, possessing handed fifteen times of checks that consider its accuracy beneath different temperatures and positions. The Chopard Grand Prix de Monaco Historique 2008 Chronograph observe is accessible in stainless-steel using a barenia leather strap, or maybe a matching stainless-steel bracelet. An 18K rose gold model may also be offered, that's restricted to an version of five hundred parts.