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Ernst Benz, John Varvatos craft exclusive timepiece

November 03, 2008

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Vintage black and vintage anthracite variations of the new "Ernst Benz by John Varvatos Limited-Edition ChronoScope" will be available in time for the holidays.

New York--Fashion designer John Varvatos has partnered with master watchmaker Leonid Khankin of Ernst Benz to create a limited-edition timepiece.

The focus of the "Ernst Benz by John Varvatos Limited-Edition ChronoScope" is on vintage-inspired design, and the timepiece will be initially released in two dial design variations--vintage black and vintage anthracite--just in time for the holidays.

Vintage white and vintage silver variations will be introduced early next year to coincide with the launch of Varvatos' Fall 2009 apparel collection.

"I have collected vintage watches for years because of their intricate design and architecture," Varvatos said in a media release. "It was a natural next step to create my own special timepiece with Leonid Khankin translating my design philosophy and blending my aesthetics intricately into the watch components."

What distinguishes the Varvatos ChronoScope from other Ernst Benz models is that the dial has been treated to give it a natural patina. The effect is such that the timepiece appears to have a history to it, matching the timelessness of Varvatos' clothing.

The ChronoScope also features "contrast finishing," as the case is crafted in brushed stainless steel and the bezel, pushers and crown are finished in polished stainless steel. Exotic skin straps, including alligator, crocodile, bison and calf in Ernst Benz's aviator design, will be custom-made with special colors and finishes exclusive to the collection. In addition, Varvatos has designed a custom leather watchcase to house the timepiece.
 
The Ernst Benz by John Varvatos Limited-Edition ChronoScope will be numbered and limited to 250 watches per variation. The watch will retail for $6,800 on exotic straps and will be available exclusively at John Varvatos boutiques nationwide.
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