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BNB Notion SA, a professional watchmaking organization recognized for supplying modern tourbillon actions to luxurious manufacturers like Concord and Bell & Ross, has initiated a new project to promote exceptional modern haute horlogerie. At a press event on December 3, 2008 Mathias Buttet, founder and president of BNB Principle announced the creation of the "Confrerie Horlogere"an annual alliance of elite watchmakers who will have the opportunity to form their own niche watch brand and present extremely limited series of highly complex timepieces. Buttet stated, "the Confrerie Horlogere, far from being a product, is an ambitious project to promote such values as work, creativeness, craftsmanship, community spirit, and respect. Above all, it is the freedom of women and men moved by the will to express themselves through excellence". Each year, the Confrerie Horlogere will choose seven individuals. These gifted watchmakers will then be able to develop a unique modern creation of luxurious watchmaking, with technical innovation and individual character being among the most important guiding principles. According to BNB Idea SA, the production of these replica watches will be limited to editions of ten pieces or less. Notably, all creations of the Confrerie Horlogere will be accompanied by a lifetime guarantee. Each timepiece, through its design and mechanical movement, will also reflect the experiences and life story of the specific creator. For 20082009, the Confrerie Horlogerie has chosen David Rodriguez, Brigitte Carneiro, Ken Koshiyama, Ranieri Illicher, Clara Bise, Gabriel Salgado de Arce, and Sabitry Montandon. The first four timepieces, which will debut through the 2009 year, are David Rodriguez's "la Resilience", Brigitte's Carneiro's "la Face Cachee", Ken Koshiyama's "Racines Japonaises", and "la Passion a l'italienne" by Ranieri Illicher. Cornelius & Cie, founded in 2007 by worldfamous watch engraver Kees Engelbarts and jeweler Paul Pertijs, will introduce its first formal collection this year. Taking its name from Kees Engelbart's Christian name "Cornelius", the young brand will offer exceptionally small series of exclusive replica watches , each featuring vintage movements that are entirely handengraved by Engelbarts himself. Extensive personalization options will be offered. The first Cornelius & Cie watch, available from April 2008, is the Chronosome 46XY. Presented within a classically styled, subtly asymmetric 49mm case, this Cornelius & Cie watch collection will feature vintage manual wind Anton Schild Caliber 690 movements from 1935, which offer a power reserve of 8 days. The movements are plated with gold or rhodium, elaborately skeletonized and engraved individually by Mr. Engelbarts. Production will be limited to approximately 100 pieces for 2008, and a threeyear warranty accompanies each watch. More information can be obtained at the Cornelius & Cie website: