1. The relationship between opal-and quartz-silica phases is discussed, and it is suggested that most of the quartz Cherts originated from opaline precursors

2. A table in the centre exhibited curiosities of the rarest description: the shell of a Cauchoise cap, two Argil urns, medals, and a phial of opaline glass

3. Four new Carrera Chronographs available in opaline black or sunray brushed blue, anthracite and silver dials and characterized by an elegant look directly inspired to the style of the very first Carrera models