The next chapter in the Black Widow collection
She is that feisty femme fatale whose lethal charms will ensnare her prey in bonds of irresistible desire. She is that mesmerizing temptress whose powers of coercion will cruelly lead her victim to an inescapably sticky end. She is that voluptuous vamp who has lent her name to Ladoire’s Black Widow collection, now enriched with an exciting new chapter. Step forward Mr Ice.
Mr Ice stands out from the crowd – big time – exuding an enigmatic magnetism that will attract no end of admirers. The assertive, virile bodywork coupled with luxuriant, black leather makes for a cool and confident exterior, while the expressive face is so striking, it leaves little doubt that an intricate and complex inner character lurks beneath it.
The Black Widow has in the past proved too hot to handle for those that have dared to enter into her deadly game of cat and mouse. But this Mr Ice is a bad, bad boy – a chillingly cool, calm and collected customer that knows how to play with fire without getting burnt.
With Mr Ice, has the Black Widow finally met her match?
Mr Ice up close
An expressive face full of depth
Mr Ice has a distinctive face that is unlikely to be forgotten in a hurry. The dial architecture, open-worked to reveal the sophisticated movement beneath, is multilayered and delineates three offset zones – hours, minutes and seconds – mounted on an innovative system of ceramic micro ball bearings.
Hours and minutes are indicated by rotating discs on the lower half of the dial, while 20-second intervals are indicated by a small three-handed disk at 3 o ‘clock. This triumvirate of discs forms the Ladoire signature HMS Planetary complication.
The large, central hand displays a second time zone – adjusted via the black DLC quickset push-button on the case band at 2 o ‘clock. This feature is of particular benefit to frequent travelers and those with family and friends around the world.
Six of the second-time zones are explicitly indicated between 8 o’clock to 1 o’clock, on indices around the dial, while engraved on the GMT wheel is Ladoire’s signature spider web – or possibly the Black Widow’s calling card to boast that she has gotten exactly what she wanted.
The ensemble of dial features have received black, silvered or fresh white finishes, the latter two reminding us of the cool, steely operator that Mr Ice most definitely is.
Discovering Mr Ice’s intricate and complex inner character
Mr Ice is consummately cool and nonchalantly aloof, but if you manage to get that little bit closer, you will discover the complex interior tantalizingly hinted at by the open-work dial.
Turning Mr Ice over reveals an intriguing and original nexus of blackened bridges which smartly set off the eye-catching ruby jewels. To the top right, the mainspring barrel also bears an iconic Ladoire spider web – another clue left by the Black Widow? – below which is the sleek micro-rotor that is the well-honed muscle of the automatic winding system.
Mr Ice’s strong and virile bodywork
Mr Ice has an assertive presence thanks to the striking case crafted in high-tech Grade 5 titanium. The light weight coupled with superb strength of the corrosion-resistant titanium ensures Mr Ice provides excellent comfort for the wearer, while the natural finish gives a fittingly glacial luster that effortlessly catches the eye. The overall case design cleverly manages to combine ruggedness and finesse in equal measure.
Luxuriant, black leather makes the perfect accessory
Crafted with fine leather workmanship, the muscular strap completing Mr Ice is made from matt-black, full-grain, hand-sewn alligator leather, secured via a bespoke hand-made Ladoire Helvet Manufacture tang buckle.
Mr Ice: A truly rare breed
Mr Ice is available in an exclusive limited edition of just 12 pieces.
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