Regattare DAY-DATE is here
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Engraving the way
If you are looking for something with a unique New Zealand cultural flavour then have a look at our special edition in collaboration with NZ engraver, Andrew Biggs. The Maori engraving is called Te Manaia and is limited to only 10 pieces.
Your options include a matt black physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating or polished stainless steel case, plus the choice of a strap in chocolate brown crocodile pattern or black leather with a tan underside. The engine of this timepiece is a Swiss made self-winding ETA 2824-2. . It comes packed in a handmade Kauri box, inlaid with black New Zealand paua shell.
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The New Regattare Kauri PVD
We have completed our first few pieces of the Regattare Kauri PVD model. First run has been sold-out. Please contact us to put your name down for the next run.
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A legend untouched by time
A unique collaboration between Royal Enfield motorcycles New Zealand and Magrette Timepieces.
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Hot News Section
If you are flying Air New Zealand this month (June 2008) check us out in the KiaOra magazine in the Hot News Section.
KiaOra: Air New Zealand inflight magazine
We have a full-page advertisement going in the May 2008 issue of KiaOra magazine.
On all flights Air New Zealand provides amonthly in-flight magazine called 'Kia Ora', covering topics such as travel,business, sport and lifestyle.
Kia Ora, which means 'hello and welcome' in Maori was chosen as the name of the in-flight magazine because of its warm, relaxed and welcoming meaning.
Customers are welcome to either read the magazine on the plane, or take it away to read at their leisure. The in-flight magazine also contains our in-flight entertainment guide for Pacific Economy.
Inugural Matariki Ball Saturday 21 June
Matariki ahunga nui, Matariki Tapuapua
Matariki hunga nui, Nga kai a Matariki
Nana I ao ake ki runga.
When Pleiades, the gatherer,
Is bright in the sky, the year begins.
On behalf of the Kororareka Marae Komiti and the organisers of The Inaugural Matariki Ball, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous sponsorship of your elegantly handsome Magrette timepiece.
The hand made Kauri case the piece came in, added a distinctly New Zealand component to your product, as did the paua and koru engraving on the box.
We congratulate you on the presentation and the statement the Magrette timepiece makes.
It was an evening not to be missed, with a glamorous setting to celebrate the incoming New Year. Your Magrette timepiece was very appropriate for the occasion.
The Magrette timepiece was the highlight of the auction, with some fierce binding resulting in us raising a substantial amount.
Again, many thanks for your generosity and support
Hei konei
Colwyn Shortland
(Kororareka Marae Chairman)
PVD finish with NZ Kauri wood back.
We have been working with a Swiss company on a PVD finish that now meets our expectations. This finish is a deep dark grey satin. This will be an option with one of our new models including an automatic ETA movement and second hand.
Another main feature for this model will be the ancient swamp Kauri wood inlay used in the back of the case. The swamp Kauri has been buried in peat swamps in the north of New Zealand for more than 45,000 years.
Adding New Zealand (Kiwiana) flavor to our brand.
As we take our first steps into more distant markets, we would like to identify the Magrette brand in an emblem that promotes our design philosophy and heritage. We are proud to present this logo which combines the strength and protection offered by the shield with the poignant symbolism of the koru. Magrette cases have to be strong and bold in their design to protect the intricate automatic movements we use in all our timepieces. The koru complements this synergy beautifully with its suggestion of perpetual movement carried in the unfurling of a fern frond - a symbolism unique to traditional New Zealand culture. The koru reaches towards the light, striving for perfection, encouraging new positive beginnings...
Handmade Magrette boxes.
These handmade boxes are crafted from timber milled from the Kauri tree - a New Zealand native, now protected - engraved with our logo and inlaid with black New Zealand paua shell. Read more about the history of the New Zealand Kauri tree.
It has a handmade leather insert made from New Zealand leather. These handmade boxes will be an optional product.
Please check out some photos of this lovely product.
"FIRST MAGRETTE DISTRIBUTOR APPOINTED"
uring the first few weeks of this year, intensive contact between myself and another watch-enthusiast from the other side of the globe has led to appointing the first distributor for our MAGRETTE timepieces and accessories. The newly established company "MAGRETTE Timepieces Netherlands" will be taking care of the sales and marketing of our products in Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany on an exclusive basis.
Stephan Trimbos first contacted me as he was co-ordinating a joint purchase of our timepieces for his fellow members of a Dutch watch forum. A great number of email exchanges followed and it quickly appeared that we had plenty of common ground to walk on. We shared our passion on watches and discussed in depth about the Magrette brand, products and business plan. As had happened to me before, it seemed I had met the right person at the right time. We will be operating in a true team spirit to take the Magrette brand and business one step further while staying close to our shared principles: a challenge we both embrace.
Stephan has a wide business- and marketing background in the automotives, consumer electronics, internet content and music industry. He will be setting up a localized web site and online shop to service his customers early in the 2nd quarter of 2008.
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Dion Wynyard McAsey - Founder of MAGRETTE Timepieces.
Experimenting with different case finishes.
We have found a New Zealand company that has been helping us with custom case finishes.
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Two new models to be released by July 2008
The first new model will be the Regattare day/date. The 2nd new model will be a vintage style dive watch with a Swiss ETA movement.
Eco friendly boxes
We are now using New Zealand made eco friendly pine boxes for freighting our products. They are a nice simple design and of course great for the environment.
CONQUEST
As part of our advertising campaign for this summer we will be placing full page advertisements in CONQUEST Magazine - New Zealand’s hottest new lifestyle magazine showcasing the best local and international events, personalities and exciting new products.
check out our 2nd advertisement for the March/April 2008 issue
Brass COOL SEPTEMBER
Read what Brass magazine had to say about us in their September issue.
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ETA movements difficult to source
My movement supplier says it will be very difficult to source ETA movements in small quantities for the future. Big established brand names (mainly from the Swatch Group) will have first option on regulated stock.
Team New Zealand News
MADRID - Valencia has been chosen as the venue for the 33rd America's Cup.
Emirates Team New Zealand (www.emiratesteamnz.com)
Racing
Events
Coastal Classic™
