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Fresh design for referee's board at 2014 FIFA World Cup™

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Fresh design for referee's board at2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Hublot is proud to unveil an updated design for the referee board for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. The board, which is used by the fourth official to show the additional time periods and signal player substitutions, has been redesigned to align with Hublot’s distinctive watch design.

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The new optimised design, keeps the former technical specifications, while boasting a more ergonomic grip and polished aesthetics to make it not only practical but also attractive. The board maintains a weight that was strictly controlled throughout its technical development to avoid unnecessary sustained effort.

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Originally a utilitarian object with a practical design, the board has now become an iconic object a symbol of time measurement thanks to the new design, resembles a watch... a Hublot watch - the Official Timekeeper of the FIFA World Cup™.

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Ricardo Guadalupe, Hublot CEO, said: "It is an immense honour and privilege for Hublot to have been given the opportunity to optimise the referee's board for the 2014 TM FIFA World Cup. The joint effort comes as part of a long-term relationship which Hublot has developed with FIFA. It has given rise to an object with an innovative design.”

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The new referee's board will forever be associated with this 2014 edition. The first usage of the board was during the first match of the competition on 12 June 2014 in Sao Paulo: Brazil vs. Croatia, in front of thousands of spectators in the stadium, and millions of fans in front of their television screens.

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Hublot is the Official Timekeeper and Official Watch of the FIFATM World Cup, andwill be displayed on the referee's board during every match of the competition.

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Parmigiani Fleurier – TORIC Tecnica OMBRE BLANCHE

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Parmigiani FleurierTORIC TecnicaOMBRE BLANCHE Tourbillon NEW


THE TECNICAOMBRE BLANCHE

The Tecnica Ombre Blanche shows impressive refinement and a discreet air of elegance. It is one of those timepieces whose value is self-evident; it does not need to flaunt its worth with opulent decorations or an especially thick case. Its beauty lies in the purity of its lines, the sophistication of its interplay of light and the finesse of its details – for those who appreciate such things.

AESTHETICS

The dial on the Tecnica Ombre Blanche features Grand Feu enamelling, created using the champlevé technique. The process in this case consists of engraving a gold base by creating a hollow which corresponds to the dial area. The enamel is then applied to this bas-relief with a paintbrush and the whole piece is exposed to very high temperatures so that the vitreous enamel melts and fuses. Several layers of enamel are successively applied, then fired, until the hollow is filled. The result is a dazzling white dial whose myriad enamel layers create an interplay of light which brings it to life; a perfectly flat, satin-finished dial, which nevertheless gives an exquisite impression of depth.

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This interplay of light extends to the design of the case on the Tecnica Ombre Blanche and, more specifically, to its lugs. The side of its iconic lugs, traditionally straight and elongated, has been bevelled on this model, making it ever so slightly rounded. Although this is a tiny and almost imperceptible change, it makes a subtle difference to the appearance of the lug; it is no longer delineated by the concrete line of the material, but rather is discreetly highlighted. On looking at it, the lug appears unchanged; however it is its softness and sophistication which catches the eye.

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The rose gold case is very slender for a timepiece which includes a minute repeater. The Tecnica Ombre Blanche is characterised by the quest for refinement which drives many creations by Parmigiani Fleurier. This is why the minute repeater is activated by pivoting a knurled bezel which is delicately integrated into the profile, as a traditional side bolt would have disrupted the harmony of the timepiece.

The precious finishing touch made to the timepiece is a unique decoration on the bridges of the movement. It uses a very intricate guilloché technique, formed of thousands of ribbed lines which are parallel, but without creating a rigid geometric pattern. This decorative work is significantly more complex than a classic "Côte de Genève"; it generates a wave effect which animates the bridges and brings the fresco to life, reflecting light in all directions.

MOVEMENT


The Tecnica Ombre Blanche is one of the most complex timepieces in Haute Horlogerie as its mechanism houses a minute repeater, tourbillon and perpetual calendar – three complications integrated into a single complete movement.

The minute repeater is wound elegantly by rotating a knurled ring under the bezel a quarter turn clockwise. This sophisticated activation mechanism represents a challenge in terms of water resistance, as the surface area to be protected from water is much larger than a traditional side bolt.

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The rose gold case has been designed to ensure that the minute repeater chime has the best possible resonance in an optimal space. The chimes on the Tecnica Ombre Blanche are called "cathedral" chimes as they form two sets of gongs around the case; this greatly amplifies the acoustic quality compared with a single set, but the watchmaker's work on the housing is considerably more difficult. The minute repeater chimes the hours, quarter hours and minutes with an exceptional chime, immediately signalling the Tecnica Ombre Blanche's eligibility for a place in the watchmaking Hall of Fame.


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Technical Specifications

TORIC Tecnica OMBRE BLANCHE Rose Gold

References : PFH466-1002400-HA1241

MOVEMENT
Minute repeater, tourbillon, perpetual calendar, & power reserve movement.
Sounds the hours, quarter-hours and minutes on 2 cathedral gongs.
Calibre : PF351
Power reserve: 42 hours
Winding: Manual
Dimensions: 13''' - Ø 29.90 mm
Thickness: 7.7 mm
Frequency: 3 Hz - 21.600 A/h
Barrel(s): 1
Jewels: 39
Components: 504
Decoration: Hand-bevelled main plate and bridges
FUNCTIONS
Hours, Minutes
Power reserve indication
Minute repeater wound by the bezel
Perpetual Calendar
Tourbillon
CASE
Dimensions: Ø 45 mm
Thickness: 13 mm mm
Material: 18 ct rose gold
Water resistance: 10 m
Glass: Anti-reflective sapphire
Crown: Ø 7 mm
Shape: 3-part round case
Finishing: Polished
Back: Sapphire
Back engraving: Individual number
DIAL
Colour: White
Index: 18-ct rose gold appliques
Finishing: "Grand feu" enamel exterior, hand-engraved centre
Hands: Delta-shaped with luminescent coating
BRACELET
Brand: Hermès
Material: Alligator
Colour: Havana
BUCKLE
Type: Ardillon

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Pierre DeRoche – Reynold Limited Edition

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Pierre DeRocheReynoldLimited EditionNEW

Original features with a new twist

On the Occasion of its 10th anniversary,Pierre DerochePresents an exceptional complication watch whose history is unique on more than one count.

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This magnificent timepiece is in fact the work of a duet, an intertwining of generations almost a century apart. reynold Dubois, a dedicated watchmaker and Pierre’s grandfather, no doubt helped breathe life into this extraordinary mechanism. The story begins in 1920. at the tender age of 20, fresh from school, reynold Dubois set off to study under the highly talented Jacques-David lecoultre. he was soon singled out for his exceptional abilities, and would organise and head the workshops of the manufacture in le sentier, before being assigned to milan, then Paris.

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Two generations later and it became his grandson’s turn to give a new lease on life to this unique piece, thanks to a lucky twist of fate. a few years ago, Pierre came across a treasure while browsing at an antique dealer’s: some lecoultre ébauches and movements made in the late 19th and early 20th century, including a grande complication from around 1920. an intuition? more a certainty.

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Pierre bought the entire batch and made these exceptional movements his own. soberly titled reynold, this grande complication is a vibrant homage to his grandfather and a very personal way to mark these first ten years for Pierre Deroche.

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Movement (and functions) lecoultre 21 lines, dated circa 1920, hand-wound by the crown, hour, quarter and minute repeater, chronograph with 30-minute counter, perpetual calendar and moon phases case lépine with double back and 18k gold chain, winding crown set with an emerald dial enamel, 2 emeralds at 6 and 12 o’clock.


Limited Edition One only.

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Technical details

Model: Pierre DeRocheReynold Ref.POC8øøø1OJAø-øø1;

Movement(and functions)
LeCoultre 21 lines,
Dated circa 1920,
Hand-wound by the crown,
Hour, quarter and minute repeater,
Chronograph with 30-minute counter,
Perpetual calendar and moon phases
Case
Lépine with double back and 18K gold chain,
Winding crown set with an emerald Di al Enamel,
2 emeralds at 6 and 12 o’clock
Limited Edition One only

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EDOX – Les Bémonts Open Vision

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EDOXLes BémontsOpen VisionNEW


Stylish Open Vision reveals watchmakers’ art

Boutique family owned Swiss watch- maker Edox has been producing exceptional timepieces for 130 years - and theOpen Vision automatic is the latest striking addition to its classy Les Bémonts range.

With a new, elegant case design, the Les BémontsOpen Vision automatic gives the wearer a glimpse into the watchmakers’ art, with an “open heart” window at 6 o’clock revealing the balance wheel of the intricate mechanical workings inside. The caseback, too, is fully transparent, revealing the mesmerising Swiss automatic mechanical movement.

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By turning the movement 180 degrees and positioning the crown on the left side of the case, Edox has created the perfect, stylish, easy-to-wear watch for any occasion.

Water-resistant to 3 aTM (30 m), the 42 mm Open Vision is constructed of super-tough stainless steel. Founded in 1884 by gifted watchmaker Christian Rufli-Flury, Edox has been at the forefront of horological innovation and imaginative, beautiful, highly engineered, precision timepieces ever since.

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Today the Les Genevez-based watch- maker is official timekeeper for the world’s most gruelling motorsport event, the Dakar Rally, the extreme Sailing Series and last year became involved in the more sedate, but no less intense, sport of curling as official time- keeper for the world Curling Federation.

With 2014 marking Edox’s 130th anniversary, the company is releasing special updated editions of several of its most influential timepieces; the Les BémontsOpen Vision automatic, the revolutionary 1970’s worldTimer watch, the Geoscope, and its classic dive watch, the Hydro Sub.

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Technical details

Model:  Les BémontsOpen Vision Ref.850213D

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds.
Calibre: Automatic Edox 85 (Based on the ETA 2824) 
Case: Stainless steel case 316L
Case-back: Sapphire
Diameter:Ø 42 mm
Water resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM / 100 feet
Dial: Black with aperture “open heart” window
Crystal: Sapphire crystal
Strap: Genuine black leather strap with Edox logo buckle
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IWC – PILOTS Watch Double Chronograph Edition “Patrouille Suisse”

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IWC PILOTSWatch Double Chronograph Edition Patrouille SuisseNEW


Schaffhausen, 27 May 2014 – This year sees the launch of a special edition from IWCSchaffhausen that honours the fabulous flying skills of the Swiss aerobatic squadron. For fifty years, Patrouille Suisse pilots have acted as airborne ambassadors to Switzerland, demonstrating unmatched precision and perfection far beyond the country’s borders. Watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen, which has made Pilot’s Watches since 1936, dedicates the Pilot’sWatch Double Chronograph Edition Patrouille Suisse” to the flying aces of the Swiss Air Force. The special edition of this watch classic is limited to 250.

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“Both our Pilot’s Watches and the Patrouille Suisse team stand for Swiss precision and technical perfection,” explains Linus Fuchs, Managing Director Switzerland of IWC Schaffhausen. “Our shared values and passion for flying inspired a special limited edition designed to be a fitting tribute to the excellence of these outstanding pilots,” continues Fuchs.


FUNCTIONALITYFORTHECOCKPIT


ThePilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Edition Patrouille Suisse features a cockpit design with coloured highlights. Mirroring the functionality of flight instruments, the displays are generously sized and clearly laid out. The hands and indices have a white luminescent coating that guarantees high legibility. The optics of this decidedly masculine timepiece are rounded off by an attractive shot-blasted stainless-steel case and a black soft strap with back-stitching.
An altimeter-shaped date display further underscores the instrument-inspired look. Three signal red elements provide highlights: the small red seconds hand, which indicates normal running; the red stopwatch seconds hand; and the small triangle on the triple date display. Another eye-catching feature is the third push-button at “10 o’clock”. This can be used to stop the split-seconds hand at any time and then pressed again to resynchronize it with the stopwatch seconds hand, making it ideal for timing laps or intermediate times.

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PROFESSIONALINSTRUMENTSFORPILOTS


With a soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields and a sapphire glass secured against sudden falls in pressure, the watch has all the credentials of a watch designed for flying. The 46-millimetre stainless-steel case of the Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Edition “Patrouille Suisse is water-resistant to 6 bar and houses a rugged79230 - calibre self-winding chronograph movement. The movement permits the recording of single and aggregate times up to 12 hours and has a power reserve of 44 hours.

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The case back is decorated with an engraving of three jet fighters that allude to the Northrop F-5E Tiger II, in which Patrouille Suisse pilots fly tightly knit formations at speeds of up to 1000 kph. The inscription “TRIBUTE TO PATROUILLE SUISSE” and the consecutive numbering (1/250, 2/250 etc.) indicate the special limited edition. The Pilot’s Watch Double Chronograph Edition “Patrouille Suisse will be available from May 2014, initially only from IWC Boutiques in Switzerland and Swiss retailers, but later at IWCBoutiques worldwide.

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PIONEERS IN THEDEVELOPMENT OF PILOT’S WATCHES


IWC developed its first Pilot’s Watch almost 80 years ago. In 1936, the so-called Special Pilot’s Watch started out on a professional mission in the service of pilots. It was designed to withstand the difficult conditions encountered in the cockpit of aircraft at that time. The Schaffhausen - based manufacturer’s passion spurred its engineers and watchmakers on to ever-greater technical achievement. Today, IWC’s Pilot’s Watches are very popular and elegantly combine modern technology with traditional values.

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Technical Specifications

 Model:PILOT Double Chronograph Edition Patrouille Suisse Limited Edition
                        PATROUILLE SUISSE JUBILEE EDITION

Reference:IW377805Grey dial

FEATURES
    Mechanical chronograph movement
    Self-winding
    Day and date display
    Small hacking seconds
    Stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds
    Split-seconds hand for intermediate timing
    Soft-iron inner case for protection against magnetic fields
    Screw-in crown
    Glass secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
    Limited Edition to 250 consecutively numbered watches
MOVEMENT
   Calibre: 79230  (based on the ETAValjoux 7750 )
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h / 4 Hz
    Jewels: 29
    Power reserve: 44 h
    Winding: automatic
WATCH
    Materials: shot-blasted stainless-steel case,
    Grey dial, black soft strap, folding clasp in stainless steel (shot-blasted)
    Glass: sapphire, convex, anti-reflective coating on both sides
    Water-resistant: 6 bar
    Diameter: 46 mm
    Case height: 17.5 mm

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LANG & HEYNE – Augustus

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LANG & HEYNE– Augustus №1NEW



Augustus I Timepiece by Lang & Heyne

The new model Augustus I of the watch company Lang & Heyne is named in honor of King of Saxony Friedrich August I, who ruled in the nineteenth century. The novelty is equipped with an original calendar of 12 important events. Since each has its own special events, in connection with that the watchmaker will produce this model to order in accordance with the specific wishes of each client. The company expects to produce about 3 copies annually. 

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The unique watch is presented in a round polished case in 18-carat rose or white gold or platinum. The case diameter - 44 mm, thickness - 12.5 mm. The fluted crown is set at the 3 o`clock position.


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The guilloche silver dial, enclosed by a sapphire glass, is equipped with black Rom 


New "Caliber VII" for "AUGUSTUS"

 

The model AugustusI is driven by the German manufacturing movement with manual winding Caliber VII, the details of which is made of 18 - carat gold. The caliber has a frequency of 18000 vibrations per hour and 46 - hour power reserve.

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Behind plates and bridges the complex "machine" is secreted. But through a sapphire glass bottom the perfect harmony of the manufacture movement is revealed.

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The elaborately angled and engraved golden bridges and cock contrast appealingly with the rhodium-plated movement plate and flat polished steel parts. Even all running wheels including the Moustache-anchor are made of 18 ct gold. 


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Under the dial an exciting interplay of various wheels and levers takes place. Those parts are controlled by a three-story column wheel within the different modes.
Two Micro-differential-gears combined with a sophisticated program-rail ensure the correct calculation of the respective age.


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For each future owner of the LANG & HEYNE calculating machine we construct and manufacture an own program-ring. It contains the 12 for our customer most important persons or anniversaries. Apposite to date, month and the indication of the year the respective age is calculated and displayed accordingly. Equipped with this "toy for the boy" you will never forget an important anniversary again.


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To buy the in a case of 18 - carat pink gold is possible for 128,520 Euros, in a case of 18 - carat white gold - for 132,090 Euros, 


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and in a platinum case - for 138,040 Euros

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Technical Specifications

LANG & HEYNE– Augustus №1 Rose Gold
LANG & HEYNE– Augustus №1 Platinum


MOVEMENT:
    Manual winding movement Caliber VII
    46 hours running time
    a total of 340 items
    DIAMETER 16 ¼ lines (36,6 mm)
    FREQUENCY 18.000 semi-oscillations per hour
    RUNNING TIME 46 hours
    STONES 19 rubies, 1 diamond
CASE:
    Crafted from platinum
    diameter 43,8 mm
    height 12,5 mm
    sapphire glass on the top and on the bottom
    buckle in platinum
DIAL:
    Massive silver dial with roman numerals
    Cathedral hands in blued steel and 18 ct rose gold

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Overview of indications:
1: Month & Anniversary
2: Date
3: Minutes & Hours
4: Age (tens)
5: Anniversary or Event
6: Modes
7: Year
8: Age (units)
9: Person or Event

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BREITLING – AVENGER Blackbird

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BREITLINGAVENGERBlackbird Titanium NEW

Titanium time

With its imposing diameter, its light and sturdy case, its ultra-readable dial and its all-black look, the new Avenger Blackbird by Breitling vividly illustrates the watchword of the entire collection: power in action.

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Destined to be a companion on the most extreme missions, this newcomer to the Avenger line displays all the qualities of an instrument for professionals. The generous 48 mm case features a slimmer and ever more ergonomic profile, extended by inward curving lugs. Wrist comfort is enhanced by the light feel of the titanium and a military-style fabric strap.

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The ultra-resistant carbon-based treatment reinforces the technical, powerful and sophisticated style, while eliminating any bothersome glare in the heat of action. The oversized hands and hour-markers ensure optimal legibility in all circumstances, including in the dark thanks to the luminescent coating that stands out clearly against the black background.

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The large screw-locked crown with non-slip grip guarantees maximum functionality, while its protective guards accentuate the robustness of the construction that is water-resistant to 300 meters (1,000 ft). The new face of daring feats, the Avenger Blackbirdby Breitling is powered by a selfwinding movement chronometer-certified by the COSC – the highest official benchmark in terms of precision and reliability.

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model : AVENGER BLACKBIRD

Reference:V1731010|BD12|100W|M20BASA.1

Functions:
    Hours, Minutes, Seconds,
    Date, Calendar
Case:
    Round
    Black Titanium
    48.00mm
Dial:  Volcano Black
Bezel: Unidirectional ratcheted rotating bezel
Crystal: Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Movement:
    Caliber 17  (Base Movement: ETA 2824-2)
     Automatic Mechanical Selfwinding, high frequency
     (28,800 vph), 25 jewels
     COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute)
     Calendar: Dial aperture
Straps: 
    Military anthracite
    BuckleTitanium Buckle   
Crown: Screw-locked
Water resistance:
   300 m (1000 ft)
Year: 2014


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GIRARD-PERREGAUX – Vintage 1945 Lady

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GIRARD-PERREGAUXVintage1945LadyNEW


The Girard-PerregauxVintage 1945Lady is enhanced by a new dial decorated with a row of white diamonds and elegant Arabic numerals. This new and glamorously showcases the clean and precise style of an iconic watch collection. 

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Inspired by Art Deco style, the Vintage 1945Lady unveils a whole new face with a dial elegantly adorned with a row of diamonds, protected by a steel case that is itself, also gem set. Managing to be both structured and voluptuous in form, it beats to the rhythm of a movement that is exceptional in both its size and performance. The manufacture mechanical caliber GP02700 is a movement of reduced dimensions that is specially adapted to the needs of ladies’ watches.

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Shimmering with iridescent reflections, the dial of the Vintage 1945Lady naturally represents the exquisite Art Deco-inspired design that is so characteristic of this collection. It is highlighted by a double curve that forms a convex dome, creating a regular and harmonious unity of volumes. The setting of 42 brilliant-cut diamonds at its center recalls the rail track minute display of the original models of the collection.

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The Arabic numerals 3, 9 and 12 are clearly distinguished, while the date appears in a discreet aperture at 6 o’clock. Delicately shaped yet sturdy, the dauphine type hands have a diamond-finish surface that creates a darting interplay of reflections. The watchmaker reworks each hand by hand so as to curve it to match the inclination of the dial.

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Flanked by its two lateral shafts, the steel case is delicately cambered. Each horn is set with 15 diamonds to form two dazzling rows of stones. At 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock two gadroons emphasize the lugs and give a structure to it as a whole. The case-back, secured by screws, is fitted with a sapphire crystal that affords a view of the movement’s oscillating weight, decorated with a tapestry motif. Technically and aesthetically outstanding, the caliber is among the smallest to be found in watchmaking, with its diameter of only 19.4 mm. Illustrating all of Girard-Perregaux’s savoir-faire and expertise, it offers hour, minute, and date functions.

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Some special features of the Girard-Perregaux caliber GP02700

  • A unidirectional rotor with non-lubricated ceramic ball bearings.
  • An escape-wheel pivoting between two corresponding settings.
  • A swiveling balance-cock offering greater accuracy for controlling the movements of the balance. A solution that enhances performance and long-term reliability, thus significantly assisting watchmakers when making their adjustments.
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Technical Specifications
 Ref:25860d11a1a1-cK6a (Blackalligator strap )
 Ref:25860d11a1a1-11a (Steel bracelet )

Case: steel
Dimensions: 28.20 x 27.86 mm
Crystal: anti-reflective sapphire
Dial: white lacquered
Case-back: sapphire crystal, secured by four screws
Water resistance: 30 meters (3 atM)
Setting
Bezel: 30 brilliant-cut diamonds, ~0.55 ct
Dial: 42 brilliant-cut diamonds, ~0.105 ct
Total setting: 72 brilliant-cut diamonds, ~0.655 ct
Calibre:
Girard-Perregauxmovement GP02700-0003
Mechanical, self-winding movement
Diameter: 19.40 mm (8 3/4’’’)
Frequency: 28,800 vib/h - (4 hz)
Power reserve: min. 36 hours
Jewels: 26
Functions: hour, minute, date  
Black alligator strap
Triple safety folding buckle in steel
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Steel bracelet
Triple safety folding buckle in steel
Reference: 25860d11a1a1-11a
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Carl F. Bucherer – Patravi ScubaTec

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Carl F. BuchererPatravi ScubaTec

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PatraviScubatec For Those Who Explore the Depths

Carl F. Bucherer presents the latest member of thePatravifamily: the distinctive PatraviScubaTec diving watch is attractive, robust and easy to read, both above and below the surface of the seas.


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The infinite depths of the ocean arouse a particular fascination and a desire for adventure. With the Patravi ScubaTec on your wrist, you will be able to conquer the depths of the ocean.

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Fully Equipped for Tours of Discovery Precision and functionality are perfectly combined in the casual look of this timepiece: the CFB 1950.1 automatic movement has been integrated into a stainless steel case with a size of 44.6 mm and the accuracy of the movement is attested by a C.O.S.C. chronometer certificate.

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To ensure safe measurement of dive duration, the bezel of the Patravi ScubaTec can only be rotated counterclockwise, so that the diver’s safety remains guaranteed in the event of accidental manipulation.

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The generously designed dial of the three- hand watch assures rapid and accurate readability. Even in murky waters the diver can still read the time thanks to a special luminous coating (Super-LumiNova), which glows light blue in the dark.

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The black dial is well protected by a sapphire crystal almost 4 mm thick. In addition, a helium valve ensures that the gas escapes automatically without damaging the case when the diver is ascending and descending in the diving bell.

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Striking Exterior 
The distinctive design of the Patravi ScubaTec leaves no doubt about its function as a diving watch. The glowing blue markers are emblematic of the sea, as are the markings on the first quarter of the bezel and the notch of the same color on the crown. A further extraordinary design detail is found on the case back, where a relief of two manta rays has been incorporated with a 3-D effect.

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 Even on land, the bracelet, a combination of shiny and matt stainless steel, gives rise to a fascinating interplay of light and shade, reminiscent of the shimmering surface of the sea. The unique combination of steel and two ceramic colours on the bezel finds a sporty complement in the shade of ceramic blue created especially for Carl F. Bucherer. Thanks to the integrated bracelet extension, the length can be adjusted individually enabling the Patravi ScubaTec to be worn over a diving suit or for everyday wear.

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Whether you are wearing it in the ocean, on your travels or with a suit – with the Patravi ScubaTec you are sure to look stylish.

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Technical Specifications

model :Patravi ScubaTec


Reference No.00.10632.23.33.01Black dial Rubber strap
Reference No.00.10632.23.33.21Black dial Stainless steel bracelet
Movement:
Automatic, calibre CFB 1950.1, chronometer,
diameter 26.2 mm, height 4.6 or 4.8 mm, 25 or 26 jewels,
power reserve 38 h
Functions:
Date, hours, minutes, seconds
Case: 
Stainless steel, stainless steel/ceramic bezel,
automatic helium valve, screw-down crown, sapphire crystal
with anti-reflective coating on both sides, water-resistant to
500 m (50 atm), diameter 44.6 mm, height 13.45 mm
Bracelet: 
Stainless steel, stainless steel diving lock

Variations:
00.10632.23.33.01 rubber strap
00.10632.23.23.01 white dial, rubber strap
00.10632.23.23.21 white dial, stainless steel bracelet
00.10632.24.23.01 18 K rose gold / ceramic bezel, white dial, rubber strap
00.10632.24.23.21 18 K rose gold / ceramic bezel, white dial, stainless steel / 18 K rose gold bracelet
00.10632.24.53.01 18 K rose gold / ceramic bezel, blue dial, rubber strap
00.10632.24.53.21 18 K rose gold / ceramic bezel, blue dial, stainless steel / 18 K rose gold bracelet

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For further information please contact:
Press center
Carl F. Bucherer
Langensandstrasse 27
CH-6002 Lucerne
Tel. +41 41 369 70 70
Fax +41 41 369 70 72
E-mail: presscenter@carl-f-bucherer.com
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HYT – H1 Iceberg

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HYTH1 ICEBERG Limited EditionNEW

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An encounter between Fine Watchmaking and fluid mechanics.


An encounter between Fine Watchmaking and fluid mechanics. One might say a utopia. Shattering all certainties, steamrollering conformity, the idea that led to theH1 was simple and consisted of two flexible reservoirs fixed to each end of a capillary. In one was an aqueous liquid filled with fluorescein, and in the other, a transparent viscous liquid. To keep them separate : the repulsive force of the molecules in each liquid, with a meniscus to mark the boundary between the two.

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As the hours go by, the fluorescent liquid advances. The meniscus, in the shape of a half moon, marks the breaking point with the other fluid in the tube, indicating the time. At 18:00, the fluorescent liquid comes back to its original position, going backwards. The secret that gets the reservoirs going ? Two bellows made of a highly resistant, flexible electro-deposited alloy, each driven by a piston. And this is where watchmaking comes in to activate the system.

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 A MECHANICAL MOVEMENT

TO ACTIVATE THE HYDRO SYSTEM

Orchestrated by Brino Moutarlier, alongside Jean-François Mojon and his Chronode SA team, a mechanical movement is situated in the upper part of the watch, and propels a cam, which pushes the piston and activates the bellows.

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 The main challenge lay in finding an interface between the mechanical movement and the hydro system in a closed, waterproof circuit - a task further complicated by the limited space available to house them both. They had to be assembled separately to keep them independent, and then made to operate simultaneously. This is a highly delicate modular integration, which involves other constraints, such as the installation of the dial in two parts, through the sides.





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Technical Specifications

Ref : 148-TT-11-BF-RW  Limited edition of 50 pieces

Case    
Titanium with brushed, shot-peened and satin-finished surfaces
- diameter: 48.8 mm
- thickness: 17.9 mm
- blue rubber-clad screw-lock crown
- titanium crown guard
- titanium screw-locked added lugs
- titanium dome at 06:00
- cambered sapphire crystal glass with anti-reflective coating on the inside
- screw-down sapphire back
- water-resistant to 100 meters
Functions   
 
Retrograde blue fluid hours; minutes, seconds
Movement    
Mechanical hand-wound, exclusive HYTcalibre
- 28,800 vph, 4 Hz, 35 jewels
- Bridges hand-chamfered and adorned with Côtes de Genève, rhodiumed bellows
- 65-hour power reserve.
Dial    
Unstructured, fluid jours
- Grey hour dial, white indexes and numerals,
- Palladium grey minute dial, grey indexes and numerals
- Luminescent hand and hour-markers
- Regulator at 12:00
- Small seconds wheel at 09:30
- Power reserve indicator at 02:30
Strap    
White rubber – available in blue gummy alligator, titanium pin buckle

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A. Lange & Söhne – LANGE 1 TIME ZONE “Como Edition”

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A. Lange & SöhneLANGE 1TIME ZONE“Como Edition”

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Craftsmanship for a visionary automobile

Winner of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2014 presented with a unique Lange 1Time Zone“Como Edition”

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On 25 May 2014, Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid paid tribute to one of the most venerable competitions for classic automobiles with an exceptional prize.

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At the evening’s award ceremony, he presented the winner in the “Best of Show” category, Albert Spiess, with a Lange 1Time Zone“Como Edition” for hisMaserati450 S.

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The prize was presented on the occasion of a gala dinner at the Villa d’Este, the venue of the Concorso d’Eleganza on Lake Como.

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In his laudatory speech, Wilhelm Schmid touched upon the aspect of timelessness in automobile and watch design. “Utopia today. Standard tomorrow. Legend thereafter.

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Defining new standards with a forward-looking attitude is equivalent to establishing icons that in time become legends.” The Lange 1Time Zone“Como Edition” was designed to complement the competition’s most alluring automobile.

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 Its two time zones symbolise the art of travelling in style. The caseback of the white-gold watch displays the hand-engraved coat of arms of the Concorso d’Eleganza. In homage to the venue, Como represents Central European Time on the rotatable city ring.

Walter Lange von der Uhrenmanufaktur Lange und Söhne vor der Büste von Ferdinand Adolph Lange in Glashütte
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A. Lange & Söhne has supported the celebration of automotive artistry for three years in a row. For the Saxon watch manufactory, the event has again proven to be an ideal complement to its other commitments in the domain of culture.

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Last weekend, in sunny spring weather, numerous VIP guests and visitors convened on the shores of Lake Como to express their enthusiasm for timeless design, style, and elegance.

 Caliber:  L031.1
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Technical Specifications

Reference№: 116.049

Lange manufacture caliber:   L031.1
Number of parts movement/jewels:   417/54
Escapement:   Lever escapement
Oscillator:  
Shock-proofed glucydur screw balance, Nivarox balance spring with a
frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour, whiplash precision
index adjuster with patented beat adjustment mechanism
Power reserve:   More than 72 hours when fully wound
Functions:  
Home time coupled with outsize date.
Zone time with city ring.
Separate day/night indicators for home and zone time.
Subsidiary seconds dial. UP/DOWN power-reserve indicator.
Stop-seconds mechanism.
Case measures:
Diameter: 41.9 millimeters, Height: 11.0 millimeters
Movement measures:
Diameter: 34.1 millimeters, Height: 6.65 millimeters
Case versions:
platinum, pink gold, yellow gold, white gold

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Arnd Einhorn, Director Press and PR
* Tel.: +49 (0)35053 44 5505
* E-mail: presse@lange-soehne.com
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BVLGARI – Il Giardino Marino

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BVLGARI– Il Giardino Marino NEW


IL GIARDINO MARINO DI BVLGARI
Horological complexity inspired by a total immersion in marine beauty

With Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari, Bvlgari continues to explore the wonders of nature’s gardens, this time by taking elegant individuals on a journey of horological complications through the rare universe of marine beauty.


Last year, Bvlgari creative fine watchmakers took inspiration from the natural botanical world, offering its first complicated watch for ladies. Christened Il Giardino Tropicale di Bvlgari, it was a natural successor to the “Naturalia” jewellery collection of the 1990s whose naturalist palette of plant-themed shapes and bright colours drew on the diverse treasures of fauna and flora; an enchanted jewellery collection which remains, to this day, so dear to the Italian jeweller.

Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari is a fresh take on these earlier botanical and zoological themes. Put simply, it is a wristwatch that achieves the remarkable feat of combining the art of miniature painting – a much valued technique that dates back to the golden age of the Renaissance artists – with the perfection of haute jewellery, which is the signature of Bvlgari’s master artisans, and the precision of Swiss fine watchmaking.

In a similar way, Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari dives into a maritime dream world in which the silent watery landscape finds its rhythm in the harmonious oscillations of a tourbillon movement whose technical sophistication is matched only by its pristine beauty. There will only be 50 of each version, rendering the watch a token of true exclusivity.

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Supported by an unbelievably transparent sapphire bridge, the tourbillon of this exceptional timepiece is revealed through a round window, open like the porthole of a bathyscaph on a journey through an enchanted underwater world filled with vibrant colour. The power reserve of this BVL 263 calibre – made of platinum, with a 22K gold oscillating weight that ensures automatic winding – yields 64 hours of operating autonomy. Designed for elegant occasions, the watch is naturally at home in aquatic situations, since it is water-resistant to 30 metres.

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Just as the pearl is preserved by its shell, the refined precious mechanism of Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari is enhanced by a Côtes de Genève decoration and fine circular-graining. These subtle touches are housed within a 37mm diameter case made of 18K pink gold, of which the bezel is either adorned with the name ‘Bvlgari’, or set with 36 faceted diamonds totalling 2.88 carats.
The true pleasure of the Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari, however, lies not so much in the prospect of experiencing athletic, aquatic adventures, but rather in the aesthetic beauty of its enchanting dial. Each decorative element on the dial is a visual surprise.

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In order to emphasise the theme of maritime nature, Bvlgari’s artisans have chosen to work with authentic, natural materials – mother-of-pearl, coral, turquoise, and diamonds. Specifically, 29 brilliant-cut diamonds trace the heart of the starfish and punctuate the coral. Dark blue lacquer, evoking the pure depths of the ocean, provides a delicate background that’s matched by the transparency of beautiful sapphires. The overall effect is of a shoal of mischievous fish floating in crystal-clear waters, while sparkling starfish frolic amongst the foliage of precious coral.

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To achieve this superb result Bvlgari’s master-craftsmen employed both ancient techniques associated with marquetry and the skilful expertise gleaned from generations of working with high jewellery.

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 Creating a timepiece like this requires an unfettered abundance of time. Calmly, patiently and with great precision, the master-craftsmen give life to dials after a period of careful work. The gold dial plate is first fashioned in order to fit the coral and fish motifs inside the space available before it is coated on the base with an intense blue lacquer. The next step requires recreates the underwater life. Here, the craftsman hand polishes each piece in the chromatic composition to give a very soft “cushion” effect. Each element, be it coral, white or turquoise mother-of-pearl, requires great care and delicacy before it is finished and adjusted into place. The overall motif is then given the perfect finishing touch with brilliant-cut diamonds.

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The creation of each edition of Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari is like the birth of a creative spring. The ensemble requires exceptional mastery of a wide range of skills, not least of which are a special knack and a keen eye that no machine could ever imitate, and which can only stem from a blend of intelligence and experience, knowledge and passion.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model:BVLGARI Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari

Movement
  • Manufacture-made mechanical self-winding movement with Tourbillon on a sapphire bridge; 263 polished and hand-finished parts, 22K gold oscillating weight, driving hours and minutes indications
  • 21,600 vph (3Hz), 40 jewels; 64-hour power reserve
  • Diameter: 28.60 mm; thickness: 5.95 mm
Case and dial
  • 18K pink gold 37 mm-diameter case, 10.70 mm thick, non-set or set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 2.88 cts); 18K pink gold crown set with a rubellite; water-resistant to 30 m
  • Blue lacquered champlevé dial hand-decorated using marquetry-like techniques, set with 29 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.065 cts)
  • Blue alligator leather strap with an 18K pink gold pin buckle
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RJ-Romain Jerome – Schneider H9C-DNA Limited Edition

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Schneider H9C-DNA Limited EditionNEW


RJ-Romain JeromeX HardNine Choppers

RJ-Romain Jerome unveils a new timepiece in collaboration with HardNine Choppers, a Swiss based custom motorbike manufacturer. This exciting new project is not only a partnership between two driven personalities, but also a truly spirited encounter of two visionaries with the same artistic mission.

Two worlds separate Manuel Emch, CEO of RJ-Romain Jerome, and Danny Schneider, world-class awarded custom motorbike builder. However, their common passion for design and machinery has allowed them to create an artistic package containing a subtly luxurious and unique timepiece as well as a one of a kind motorbike under one common denominator: H9C-DNA.
Sold only in a pair, these two unique pieces share common design traits such as purple metal flake paintings, golden components, perforated leather and skulls which are strong biker symbols.
The first part of this incredible custom set is the H9C-DNA timepiece. Housed in a see through 44 mm black PVD-coated steel case, the watch features a red gold bezel with matching hour and minute hands. The generous yet refined case nests a complex five layered skeleton movement that highlights the angled bridges recalling the intricate structure of a V-Twin motor.

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Immensely eye-catching, the skeletonised Skull has been delicately applied on the dial, and hand painted in a unique purple metal flake colour allowing the barrel to be seen through H9C’s skull logo depicted on its forehead while the balance wheel is discreetly tucked under gridded teeth. As you know, the Devil hides in the details... even the lugs have been hollowed to lighten the watch and hide a unique case closing system with fewer visible screws.
Additionally, a perforated “guidoline” leather strap has been custom made for this unique timepiece recalling the motorcycle’s custom made handlebars.

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The second part of this creative package is HardNine Chopper’s latest customisation: a WLC 1943 Harley Davidson 750cc that was originally owned by the Canadian Army. This mechanical piece of art has been entirely reworked by Danny Schneider during a 6 months customization process which consisted of the manual reshaping of the fenders, gas and oil tanks, the front fork, the exhaust pipe and the reconditioning of the original motor.
This rumbling motorbike has also been beautifully hand painted in a purple metal flake colour highlighted by hand drawn pinstripes that have been placed on both sides of the gas tank, fenders and front fork.
Like RJ-Romain Jerome’s timepieces, each detail has been thoroughly thought through to transform this historical object into a unique piece of Contemporary Art. For example, the steering column is subtly decorated, South Park’s famous “Cartman” figurine is used to manually change the bikes’ gears and the name of the hard rock group “Slayer” is cut-out on the grip of the right footstool. Additionally, the lettering “L.A” and the number “9” are hand painted on the visible parts of the motor.
But guess what... This unique set has already been sold ! However not to worry, RJ-Romain Jerome has created a limited edition of nine H9C-DNA timepieces featuring a mirror polished H9C skull on the dial, keeping the intrinsic design of the original watch in a black PVD-coated steel case.
Once again, RJ-Romain Jerome celebrates creative minds through its collaborations and has additionally discovered
a fascinating world through the eyes and masterful hands of Danny Schneider. We invite you to immerge yourself in this fascinating new collaboration and to discover two worlds that have been brought together through creativity and mutual respect.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Schneider H9C-DNA
ReferenceRJ.M.AU.028.02 | Collection H9C-DNA | Universe RJ Capsules

Caliber RJ004-M
Mechanical movement
Frequency 28,800 A/h
Jewelling 21 jewels
Power reserve 48 hours
Water resistance 3 atm (30 meters)
Functions Central hours and minutes
Case Ø44 mm, black PVD-coated steel with sapphire case-back
Paws Polished black PVD-coated steel
Bezel Red gold (5N), polished
Dial Black coloured skeleton movement
Skeletonised applique with H9C logo held by two screws
Skull hand painted in purple/metal flake
Hands Red gold coloured and satin-brushed hands with superluminova C1 “blue emission”
on the tips
Strap Black “guidoline” calf strap
Buckle Black PVD-coated steel satin-finished pin buckle
Limited edition Unique piece
Retail price Watch and motorbike: CHF 110,000.-

*RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Schneider H9C-DNA Speed Metal
ReferenceRJ.M.AU.025.02 | Collection H9C-DNA | Universe RJ Capsules

Caliber RJ004-M
Mechanical movement
Frequency 28,800 A/h
Jewelling 21 jewels
Power reserve 48 hours
Water resistance 3 atm (30 meters)
Functions Central hours and minutes
Case Ø44 mm, black PVD-coated steel with sapphire case-back
Paws Steel polished
Bezel Black satin-finished steel
Dial Black coloured skeleton movement
Skeletonised applique with H9C logo held by two screws
Skull in aluminium rhodiated
Hands Black and satin-brushed hands with superluminova C1 “blue emission” on the tips
Strap Black “guidoline” calf strap
Buckle Black PVD-coated steel pin buckle
Limited edition Limited series of 9 pieces
Retail price CHF 17,950.-* / EUR 17,500.- * / USD 21,950.- *

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About Danny Schneider

Danny Schneider is the owner and founder of HardNine Choppers, a custom motorcycle garage in Switzerland. He launched his company in 2002 after a severe FMX accident that put an unexpected end to his career.
He was known to be one of the pioneers in Swiss FMX and has now established himself as a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle builder. Following his injuries, Danny Schneider chose to radically change professional paths and learnt how to weld and manually build motorbikes. At first this hard working young entrepreneur created bikes for the simple pleasure of building and riding them.
However Danny had his first break when he built the D’MX bike that attracted over 21 international major bike magazines and gave him a pass to all the major shows, such as the “AMD World Championship of Bike Building”, where he finished 3rd in the modified Harley category, as well as the “Artistry of Iron Master builders Championship”. He was also the first European bike builder to ever be invited as a special guest to the “Yokohama Mooneyes Show” in Japan.
Following his growing success, Roja-Film Production Company released a 90 minute documentary about the creation of the D´MX and Danny’s trip to Japan. The documentary was shown in movie theaters all over Switzerland and in parts of Europe.
Over the past years Danny has built many exceptional pieces which have become even more successful than the original D´MX. After travelling all year around the globe and attending all the international bike shows, Danny still finds the time to ride his bikes and has also recently been spotted riding a dirt bike again !

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HardNine Choppers Motorbike

Custom Builder Danny Schneider
Brand Harley Davidson
Model WLC
Year 1943
Production 20,000 units for the Canadian Army
Engine size 750cc
Speed 3 speeds
Colour Purple metal flakes and pinstripes
Custom made by H9C Gas and oil tanks:
  • Front and back fenders
  • Bars
  • Pipe
  • Seat
  • Triple trees
  • Grips
  • Carburettor
  • Gas caps
Limited edition Unique piece
Retail price Watch & Motorbike: CHF 110,000.-*
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Danny Schneider / Custom Builder / mail@hardninechoppers.com
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Arnold & Son – TES Tourbillon

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ARNOLD & SONTES Tourbillon Limited EditionNEW


Timeless elegance and innovative technology:
Arnold & Son’s new TES Tourbillon


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True to English watchmaking heritage, Arnold & Son unveils the TESTourbillon, with the hand-finished A&S8100 calibre with sapphire barrel bridge. This defining timepiece is part of the Royal Collection which combines classic styling with leading-edge technology.


The tourbillon movement, one of the most elegant complications in the world of horology, has played a crucial role in Arnold & Son’s history. An exceptional watchmaker, John Arnold was an active participant in one of the most extraordinary partnerships in the world of innovative horology. Indeed, both he and A.L. Breguet worked closely, sharing both their knowledge and passion. Evidence of their partnership is A.L. Breguet’s first ever tourbillon mounted in John Arnold’s No. 11 movement, a watch that can be found today in London’s British Museum.

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John Arnold and A.-L. Breguet, silver cased chronometer with tourbillon and spring-detent escapement,
London, England, 1774 and Paris, France, 1808
© The Trustees of the British Museum



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Aesthetically what sets Arnold & Son’s new TES Tourbillon apart is its modern take on the distinguished “English” movement design: the barrel bridge for instance has the traditional English wave-form but is made out of sapphire to allow a maximum view on the openworked barrel and wheels. The tourbillon and motion-work bridges are classically triangular but are skeletonised. The combination of sapphire and open-worked bridges gives an incredible depth and threedimensional effect to the watch and thus a modern look.

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The unique Arnold & Son design is also reflected by the three-spoke wheels. This same three-spoke design can also be found in the tourbillon cage and the openings in the main plate. The decoration of the main plate is a reminiscence of an old guilloché pattern found on the cases of antique Arnold & Son pocket watches. The main plate is also skeletonised around the barrel and the tourbillon carriage allowing to look through the movement and therefore through the watch itself.

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When compared to more conventional tourbillons found today, the TESmodel is said to be “inverted”, that is to say most technical elements and visually interesting features are shown on the dial side, when those would normally be hidden on the reverse of the dial. Other typically English technical idiosyncrasies will seduce even the most demanding watch connoisseurs.

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Take, for instance, the solid gold chatons or the symmetrical layout of the movement; to achieve such a feat requires overcoming a number of technical challenges. Thus the barrel spring and the tourbillon cage are centred along the watch’s longitudinal axis. When examining the winding system, one notes the traditional construction, which uses wheels with long and narrow spokes known as wolf’s teeth, used to improve the smoothness of the overall movement.

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It goes without saying that every finishing touch on this striking piece, with such movement decoration as hand-chamfered bridges and, even more demanding, hand-chamfered wheels with polished edges has been done by hand by Arnold & Son’s master watchmakers, hence bringing more brilliance and depth to each decorative element.

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This unique timepiece will be produced in a limited edition of 28 pieces, in a 44 mm 18-carat red gold case with a NAC grey main plate, a sapphire barrel bridge and rose gold treated bridges, individually numbered and engraved.


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Technical Characteristics

Ref.1SJAR.V01A.C112A 18-carat red Gold Case

Calibre:                                  
A&S8100
Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement tourbillon movement,
Hand-wound, 19 jewels, diameter 32.6 mm, thickness 6.30 mm,
Power reserve 80 h, 21,600 vibrations/h
Functions:
hours, minutes, tourbillon
Movement decoration:
Nickel-silver and sapphire movement, rose gold treated bridges and NAC
grey treated main plate with superlative Haute Horlogerie finishing: hand-
chamfered bridges with polished edges, A&S specific pattern engraved on
the main plate, circular satin-finished wheels with hand-chamfered and
polished edges, screwed gold chatons, mirror-polished tourbillon cage and
bridge, screws with bevelled and mirror-polished heads
Dial:  
Anthracite open dial
Case:   
18-carat red gold, diameter 44 mm
Cambered sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Case back see-through sapphire
Water-resistant to 30 m
 Strap:
Hand-stitched black or brown alligator leather
Water resistance:
30 Meters
Limited edition:28 timepieces

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RAYMOND WEIL – FREELANCER Lady Automatic

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RAYMOND WEILFREELANCERLady Automatic NEW


RAYMOND WEIL goes for simplicity with this new freelancer for ladies, and confirms its place among the limited circle of elegant watchmakers. With its expertly set diamonds, an enigmatic face embellished with arabesques, this model is like the sweet sound of music.

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This new freelancer simply reveals its movement delicately through an opening at 12 o’clock, inviting its owner to explore the intricacies of watchmaking mechanics. The visible balance wheel has now become a subtle signature, recognised by lovers of RAYMOND WEIL watches.

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A sapphire case back enables one to verify the refined execution of the automatic mechanical movement which powers this new creation – once again simplicity prevails and delights the eye. This 38mm timepiece is a wonderful combination of the interplay of materials, the design qualities and the brilliance of the diamonds.

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Technical Specifications

Reference2750-SLS-20081 Automatic open balance wheel Steel on leather strap 78 diamonds

Movement 
Mechanical– RW4200
Mechanical with automatic winding, with visible balance wheel
Power-Reserve 38 hours
Jewels 26 rubies
Functions
Hours, minutes,  seconds
Case 
Round – polished steel set with 66 diamonds
Diameter: 48mm
Thickness: 9.65mm
Bezel with 66 diamonds
Number of diamonds: 78
Diamonds Carats: 0.63 ct
Crown Polished steel – fluted with RW monogram
CrystalSapphire with dual-sided antiglare treatment
Dial
Dark grey, lace motifs, set with 12 diamonds, visible balance wheel at 12 o’clock
Diamonds Type
Case: Brilliant cut 32/24 - VVS2 to VS1
Dial: Brilliant cut 32/24 - VVS2 to VS1
Hands
Steel type, shiny, barrel-shaped
Case back Screw down, with sapphire crystal
Bracelet 
Dark grey alligator-style calf leather strap,
polished steel RW folding clasp with double push-security system
Water resistance10 ATM

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IWC – PILOTS Watch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince"

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IWC PILOTSWatch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince"” 


Swiss luxury watch brand IWC Schaffhausen unveils Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince"(Ref. IW377706), the third watch from the Le Petit Prince series that pays homage to the legendary book of same name. This new timepiece comes in a classic cockpit design following the Pilot's Watch tradition and boasts a stunning midnight blue dial.

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The 43 mm solid stainless steel case houses a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement. The case back of the Pilot's Watch Chronograph Edition "Le Petit Prince" (Ref. IW377706) shows an alluring engraving of "Le Petit Prince", the famous namesake of the book that was translated in more than 270 languages.

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The timepiece is fitted with an antireflective sapphire glass which is secured against displacement by drop in air pressure. The timepiece offers a water resistance up to 60 meters.

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The midnight blue dial boasts small hacking seconds dial at 9’o clock, date and day display at 3’o clock, and two chronograph counters at 12’o clock and 6’o clock respectively for 30 minutes and 12 hour functions.

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This timepiece is securely fastened with a brown calfskin strap featuring quilted stitching and stainless-steel pin buckle.

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Technical Specifications

 Model:PILOT Double Chronograph Edition Le Petit Prince Limited Edition

Reference:IW377706Midnight blue dial

FEATURES
Mechanical chronograph movement
Self-winding – Small hacking seconds
Date and day display
Stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds
Screw-in crown
Glass secured against displacement by drop in air pressure
Engraving of the little prince on the case back
    Limited Edition to 250 consecutively numbered watches
MOVEMENT
   Calibre: 79320
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h / 4 Hz
    Jewels: 29
    Power reserve: 44 h
    Winding: automatic
WATCH
Materials: Stainless-steel case, midnight blue dial
Hands and appliqués at 12, 3, 6 and 9 o’clock, coated with Super-LumiNova®*
Brown calfskin strap with quilted stitching, stainless-steel pin buckle
Glass: sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 6 bar
Diameter: 43 mm
Case height: 15 mm

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Christiaan van der Klaauw – Real Moon Joure 40Y

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Christiaan van der KlaauwReal MoonJoure40YLimited EditionNEW


Christiaan van der Klaauw, the only atelier in the world that is completely devoted to the design and the production of exclusive, hand-made astronomical watches, celebrates 40 years of astronomical complications with the limited edition model the CVDK Real Moon Joure40Y.

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This horology masterpiece represents a special interpretation of the rotating 3-dimensional real moon indicating the true moon phase.  The moon rotates around the earth every 29,530588853 days. A hand-made 3D miniature moon indicates the moon phase so accurately that it deviates only one day in 11.000 years. It is the most accurate 3D moon phase in the world ever incorporated in a mechanical watch.

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The automatic movement equipped with twin barrels has a power reserve up to 95 hours. The rotor is based on the theme of the Real Moon series, in which the Moon is shown in detail. The Real Moon Joure 40Ywill be limited to 40 watches.

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Technical details

 Model:CVDK Real Moon Joure 40Y Steel
 ReferenceCKRJ3384

Movement
CVDK7382, automatic winding
35 jewels, twin barrel
Power-reserve: 96 hour max
Complication: CVDK Real Moon Joure module
Functions
Hours, minutes
Complication: 3D moon phase;
the watch is equipped with the most accurate 3D moon phase in the world
Case
High quality steel, ø 40 mm, sapphire crystal, sapphire crystal case-back
Dial
Blue sunburst with the 40 years anniversary shield,
signed by Christiaan van der Klaauw, white rhodium plated indexes
Strap
Black alligator leather.
Buckle: Logo engraved steel folding clasp.
Edition
Limited edition: 40

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MIDO – Great Wall - Black Chronometer & Brown Chronometer

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MIDOGreat Wall Black & Brown Chronometer


A tribute to the grandiose architecture of the Great Wall of China, the Great Wallcollection is enriched with two new models for men

Launched in 2012 by the watchmaker Mido, the Great Wall collection pays tribute to one of the boldest architectural achievements in history. Two new men’s models, the sporty Black Chronometer and the elegant Brown Chronometer, have joined the collection whose unique forms are inspired by the Great Wall of China. Reminiscent of the stones that pave this symbolic monument, their dials are worked in relief, whilst the striated disc that surrounds them and the fluted sides of their cases subtly evoke its impressive ramparts. The Black Chronometer and the Brown Chronometer are fitted with a COSC-certified automatic movement. Just like the famous structure, these two characteristic timepieces are distinguished by the singularity of their design and their robustness.

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With its Great Wall collection, the watchmaker Mido has chosen to pay tribute to one of the world’s most impressive architectural achievements. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Great Wall of China is a unique construction and one of the most significant monuments ever built by Man. Taking its references from the very shapes of the wall, the Great Wall collection conveys both its robustness and timelessness, a mark of true design for Mido.

The two new models that join this collection are distinguished by the singularity of their design and their assertive masculine character. With a diameter of 42 mm, the steel case (black PVD-treated for the Black Chronometer and rose PVD-treated for the Brown Chronometer) reveals a dial worked in relief, a subtle evocation of the stones that pave the Great Wall. The centre of the dial is surrounded by a striated disc – punctuated by large applied indexes – which evoke the ramparts of the imposing monument, as do the fluted sides of the case. A window positioned at 3 o’clock reveals the day and the date.

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The raised chequered patterns that adorn the rubber strap of the Black Chronometer are a further nod to the famous edifice, whilst the various touches of orange on the dial and hands recall Mido’s visual identity. The Brown Chronometer, however, features a brown leather strap, and an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, treated on both sides, protects the dial of both models. The hour and minute hands are Super-LumiNova® treated (orange for the Black chronometer and white for the Brown chronometer), offering perfect readability, even at night.

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Robust and reliable, these two models are equipped with a COSC-certified chronometer automatic movement for precision in all conditions. Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft), these timepieces both have a transparent case back which allows their finely decorated movement to be admired. Sporty or elegant, each of these two models will appeal to men who appreciate watches of character.

The Great Wall watch is also available in an entirely steel version (bracelet and case) with a black, anthracite or silver dial with nickel or black nickel indexes. A model with a silver dial and black leather strap is also available.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Ref: M019.631.36.297.00  Wall Brown Chronometer
Ref: M019.631.37.057.00  Wall Black Chronometer

Movement     
Automatic ETA 2836-2 certified COSC chronometer,
11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.05 mm, 25 jewels, 28,800 A/H,
INCABLOC and NIVACOURBE shock-absorber,
NIVAFLEX NM mainspring,
ANACHRON balance spring,
GLUCYDUR balance wheel.
Finely decorated chronometer movement with blued screws, decorated oscillating weight with Geneva stripes and engraved Mido logo.
Function 
HMSD+Day. Adjusted on 5 different positions for a high accuracy.
Min. 38 hours power reserve.
Case    
Stainless steel 316L with black PVD treatment (Black Chronometer)
or rose PVD treatment (Brown Chronometer),
Ø42 mm, 3 pieces, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflecting treatment on both sides, screwed crown, transparent case back to see the finely decorated chronometer movement, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft).
Bracelet    
Black rubber strap (Black Chronometer) or brown genuine calf leather strap with crocodile look (Brown Chronometer) with folding clasp.
Dial  
Black (Black Chronometer) or brown (Brown Chronometer), centre finished in relief, indexes individually applied, day and date at 3 o’clock.
Hands  

Hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova®
(orange for the Black Chronometer and white for the Brown Chronometer) for easy readability at night.


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Ulysse Nardin – Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture

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Ulysse NardinSkeleton Tourbillon ManufactureLimited EditionNEW



The Skeleton TourbillonManufacture celebrates the interplay of light and innovation.

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Ulysse Nardin unveils an exclusive skeleton tourbillon caliber incorporating the very latest silicium technology. It is an exquisite expression of the brand's pioneering spirit.

With this timepiece, the Le Locle-based Manufacture combines cutting-edge technology with an aesthetic exploration of the themes of transparency and simplicity. The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is an impressive and unique contemporary timepiece that pays tribute to the brand’s prestigious past.

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Purity and transparency.
Skeletonizing is a subtle art that requires both watchmaking know-how and an artistic sensibility. The aim is to reveal the inner workings of the movement by reducing the structure of components to a bare minimum, allowing light to penetrate freely through. Ulysse Nardin’s Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is a brilliant example of this endeavor.

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The in-house movement seduces with its refined architecture and perfectly balanced proportions. The barrel at 12 o’clock mirrors the escapement placed at 6 o’clock. Above the latter is a ratchet wheel engraved with the brand name, insignia and the power reserve. Surfaces are decorated with an eye-catching contrast of bead-blasted and polished finishes. Color variations enhance the visual interest of metallic components.

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Crimson rubies sparkle among the hand-beveled bridges embellished with a satin-finish “sunray" decoration. Each train wheel is rhodium-plated. The blue of the steel screws echoes the azure tone of the silicon components. The specially designed hands are inspired by a gently curved leaf shape and are skeletonized at their tips. Recalling a Ulysse Nardin caliber from 1922, the back bears a screwed-in plate engraved with the serial number, making each timepiece unique.

Cutting-edge technique.
Since it was founded in 1846, Ulysse Nardin has distinguished itself with its pioneering approach. The accuracy and quality of its timepieces have forged an unrivalled reputation for the brand in the rarefied world of fine watchmaking. Perpetuating this spirit, Ulysse Nardin has been a forerunner in the use of silicon, which it featured in a watch for the first time in 2001.

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The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is an elegant showcase for this exceptional know-how: nestled within the hand-wound mechanical movement is a flying tourbillon that comprises a balance spring, anchor and escapement wheel made from silicon. The power reserve offers an impressive duration of 170 hours.
The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is available in two limited editions: 200 pieces in rose gold and 200 pieces in white gold.

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Technical Specifications

Reference:1706-129Rose Gold case Brown Alligator leather strap Limited edition200 pieces
Reference:1700-129White Gold case Black Alligator leather strap Limited edition200 pieces

Movement:
Calibe:UN-170 Manufacture
Escapement wheel and balance spring in silicium
23 jewels, 18’000 V/H
Power reserve: Approximately 170 hours
Winding: Manual Winding
Functions:
Hours and minutes
Case:
18 ct Gold
Rose gold and white gold
Dial: Skeleton
Diameter: 44 mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel
Crown: Screw-down security crown
Water-resistance: 30 m
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: sapphire crystal
Strap:
Exclusive Brown & Black Alligator leather strap

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IWC – PILOT’s Watch Chronograph Edition "JU-Air"

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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN AND JU-AIR: JOINTLY CONQUERING 
THE SKIES FOR 20 YEARS

Schaffhausen, 1 July 2014 – For years now, IWC Schaffhausen and the Swiss airline JU-AIR have cultivated a partnership based on a mutual admiration of the Junkers JU-52 aircraft. Of just eight airworthy vintage JU-52s worldwide, one has carried the IWC logo for two decades and, in the year 2000, started out on a circumnavigation of the globe to publicize a new IWC Pilot’s Watch. Time, then, to acknowledge JU-AIR’s outstanding work. In honour of the airline established to keep the vintage aircraft aloft, the IWC Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “JU-Air”, strictly limited to 500 watches, is ready to take off.

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“In 1994, three of JU-AIR’s JU-52 aircraft flew to Venegono in Italy for the presentation of the latest watch collection from IWC Schaffhausen,” says IWC CEO Georges Kern, recalling the start of the company’s long-standing partnership with the Swiss airline. “We’ve helped subsidize JU-AIRever since and are proud of the fact that the IWC logo has been so prominent on one of the JU-52 planes for the past 20 years.” An infectious passion for flying, IWC’s Pilot’s Watch tradition – which is almost as old as the historic corrugated sheet metal aircraft itself – together with a flair for classic design and mechanical engineering: these are the ties that bindJU-AIR and IWC Schaffhausen. The Swiss watch manufacturer, which established a tradition for designing and producing Pilot’s Watches in 1936, has now sponsored JU-AIR for exactly 20 years, making this the ideal time to give permission for take-off to the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “JU-Air” (Ref. IW387809) in stainless steel, which is limited to 500 watches.

IN THE COLOURS OF THE SILVER BIRD
The stainless-steel tribute to the JU-AIR has the cockpit instrument look of a classic Pilot’s Watch. The dial of the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “JU-Air” is rhodiumplated, with appliqués and both hands picked out in white luminescent material. The result is excellent legibility even under the most demanding conditions. The central chronograph hand shows recorded times in seconds, while the hand on the subdial at “12 o’clock” shows the number of elapsed minutes. The watch has a flyback function, so whenever the reset push-button is pushed, the stopwatch hand returns to zero and immediately starts another timing sequence. The small red seconds hand at “6 o’clock” indicates that the watch is running normally. It can be stopped as needed to synchronize the watch.

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The Pilot’s Watch Chronograph Edition “JU-Air” is fitted with the IWC manufactured 89365 calibre, which has a 68-hour power reserve and features a stopwatch to time minutes and seconds. IWC’s designers have modified the date window to make it look like a cockpit instrument: with its vertically arranged numerals, it now resembles an altimeter. A strikingred triangle, by now a typical design feature of IWC’s Pilot’s Watches and inspired by the signal-red elements on an aircraft’s instrument panel, indicates the date. The case back features an engraving of a Junkers JU-52, while the inscription “One out of 500” refers to the limited edition.

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THE IWC-JU ON ITS JOURNEY ROUND THE WORLD
In the year 2000, a JU-AIRJU-52 took off in the name of IWC Schaffhausen to circle the globe and created a sensation. HB-HOS set out on its ambitious mission with an image of an oversized Pilot’s Watch decorating its wings. For IWC, it was a spectacular way of launching the new Pilot’s Watch Mark XV in Asian markets. Flying at 180 kilometres per hour, the JU-52 put in stopovers in Athens, Alexandria and Muscat on the way to Pakistan, and landed in Mumbai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. After promotional events in Manila, Hong Kong and Taipei, it reached Sendai airport in Japan. The venture drew the attention of journalists, film crews, watch lovers and aircraft enthusiasts worldwide, and was a major TV event in Asia. It suffered a terminal setback, however, when the Russian authorities refused the aircraft permission to fly in the country’s airspace and forced it to turn round. Despite this, the sensation created in the East exceeded even the most optimistic predictions and turned the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XV into status symbol.

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JU-AIR SECURES THE CONTINUED EXISTENCE OF THE JU-52

Wherever the sonorous drone of the three large nine-cylinderradial engines announces the presence of a JU-52, people simply stand and stare. Unveiled in 1939 and now very rare, the silver-coloured aircraft had an enormous following by the time the Swiss Air Force purchased them for pilot training and for transporting passengers and relief supplies.When the veteran aircraft were retired in 1981, Swiss airline JU-AIR, which had been founded specifically for the purpose of saving the JU-52 with its characteristic corrugated steel fuselage, launched a nationwide fund-raising campaign. It generated an unbelievable wave of goodwill and, on a single day alone, raised over 600,000 Swiss francs. Today, just eight airworthy JU-52s remain. The largest fleet, comprising four machines, is maintained and flown by JU-AIR,based in Dübendorf near Zurich, Switzerland. To this day, the JU-52 has remained synonymous with reliability, safety and quality workmanship, leaving its mark on civil aviation like few other aircraft. Privately owned and assisted by a team of enthusiastic volunteers, the company ensures that the legendary aircraft remain in service, and offers sightseeing flights that help to keep the legend up in the skies.

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world’s leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of haute horlogerie at their finest, combining supreme precision with exclusive design. As an ecologically and socially responsible company, IWC is committed to sustainable production, supports institutions around the globe in their work with children and young people, and maintains partnerships with organizations dedicated to climate and environmental protection.

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Technical Specifications

 Model:PILOT’s  Chronograph "JU-Air"Limited Edition


Reference:IW387809 

FEATURES
Mechanical chronograph movement
Self-winding
Date display
Stopwatch function with minutes and seconds
Flyback function 
Small hacking seconds
Screw-in crown
Secured against displacement
by drop in air pressure
Engraving of a JU-52 aircraft on the case back
 Limited Edition to 500  watches
MOVEMENT
  IWC-manufactured  Calibre: 89365
    Frequency: 28,800 A/h / 4 Hz
    Jewels: 29
    Power reserve: 44 h
    Winding: automatic
WATCH
Materials: Stainless-steel case, rhodium-plated
Hands and appliqués coated with Super-LumiNova®*
Black alligator leather strap with folding clasp in stainless steel
Glass: sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Water-resistant: 6 bar
Diameter: 43 mm
Case height: 15,5 mm

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