Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Chopard - L.U.C Lunar One














Chopard - L.U.C Lunar One Perpetual Chronometer 

One of the most poetic models in the prestigious L.U.C collection bearing the initials of the founder Louis-Ulysse Chopard returns decked out in new finery. The L.U.C Lunar One model, a perpetual calendar with an orbital moon-phase display, embraces the line’s new aesthetic featuring generous curves, optimal readability and absolute comfort.


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It already caused a sensation at the time of its launch in 2005. While losing nothing of its mechanical excellence, the L.U.C Lunar One has undergone a transformation that ranks it among the great classics of Swiss Haute Horlogerie. The voluptuously rounded 43 mm-diameter case in 18-carat rose gold embraces the new curves of the L.U.C collection.

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The polished and satin-brushed lugs have been entirely redesigned to ensure enhanced comfort and perfect stylistic equilibrium. The crown, engraved with the L.U.C logo, is slender while remaining perfectly ergonomic. The case-back with its generous glareproofed sapphire crystal central opening is engraved with the inscriptions “Chopard Manufacture”, “Lunar One” and “L.U.C”.

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To underscore the exceptional technical qualities of this major complication, the dial – silver-toned and satin-brushed to focus the light on the L.U.Chopard legend – reveals subtle refined touches dedicated to enhancing readability.

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In addition to the personalised gold-toned “Dauphine” style hands, the hours are now displayed as Roman numerals – 1960s inspired delicate golden appliques – framed by a railtrack graduation of a black transferred type similar to the three subdials indicating the small seconds, month and day of the week.

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This refined style is matched by a peerless movement. Chronometer-certified by the COSC and stamped with the Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark, the mechanical self-winding L.U.C 96.13-L calibre housed within the L.U.C Lunar One model is endowed with an approximately 70-hour power reserve.

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It drives the hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock, a perpetual calendar with large twin-aperture date display at 12 o’clock, days of the week and 24-hour indication at 9 o’clock, as well as months and leap years at 3 o’clock.
 






















































The moon phases are displayed with great precision and in an unusual manner, since they rotate around the small seconds axis, hence the name “orbital”. Their degree of precision is such that the difference between two lunar cycles amounts to a mere 57.2 seconds, meaning one day in 122 years! Only the most reputed watch manufacturers are able to offer such sophisticated horological complications.

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The L.U.C Lunar One is designed to match the evolution in the criteria governing the granting of the Poinçon de Genève hallmark, which as of 2012 no longer merely set the seal of approval on the craftsmanship of the movement alone, but now on that of the watch as a whole. Water-resistant to 50 metres, it is fitted with a new semi-matt or matt black hand-sewn alligator leather strap featuring a cognac-coloured alligator leather lining and secured by an 18-carat rose gold pin buckle.




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Technical Details

Case
• 18 ct rose gold
• Total diameter:                   43.00 mm
• Thickness:                         11.47 mm
• Water resistance:               50 m
• 18ct rose gold crown with L.U.C logo:  6.50 mm
• Glareproofed sapphire crystal
• Exhibition back
Movement
• Mechanical self-winding:  L.U.C 96.13-L (L.U.C 96QP)
• Diameter:                         33.00 mm
• Thickness:                         6.00 mm
• Number of jewels:            32
• Frequency:                       28,800 vph
• Power reserve:                 70 hours
• Bridges adorned with Côtes de Genève motif
• Chronometer-certified by the COSC
• Poinçon de Genève quality hallmark
Dial and hands
• Silver-toned satin-brushed dial
• Gold-toned hour-markers as well as hour, minute, day and month, and small seconds hands
• Blue triangles for day/night and year indications
Functions and displays
• Central display of the hours and minutes
• Small seconds at 6 o’clock
• Large date at 12 o’clock
• Perpetual calendar
• Moon phase
Strap and buckle
• Semi-matt brown or matt black hand-sewn alligator leather strap with cognac-coloured alligator leather lining
• 18ct rose gold pin buckle

Ref. 161927-5001 – In 18ct rose gold
Ref. 161927-1001 – In 18ct white gold


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Lebeau-Courally - Unique watch Collection


Lebeau-Courally - unique watch collection

Lebeau-Courally This unique watch collection was created by Lebeau-Courally, a manufacture of shotguns established reputation in Liege, since 1865.
Lebeau-Courally watches are manufactured in the Swiss Jura in hand with equal professionalism and attention to detail. The five top models are distinguished by their precision and beauty and are available in various designs luxurious. Each copy is assembled with the utmost care by our best craftsmen craftsmen.

 The legacy of legendary Lebeau-Courally is now also available through a collection of watches for calibers

Lebeau-Courally, the Belgian company with a reputation among fans of international arms now diversifying its offering and offers a luxury watch that is characterized by a sublime finish and refined design.

 Le Prince Tourbillon
 L'Archiduc Chronographe 

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A world-class manufacturing
The secular history of Lebeau-Courally begins in 1865, when Auguste Lebeau sets up his own business in the great tradition of arms manufacture of Liège at the time. Auguste Lebeau, known to be one of the best gunsmiths in the region, is surrounded by talented artisans and specializes in the manufacture of hunting weapons of unparalleled quality.

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Passionate, particularly inventive technically, he developed and perfected a full line of rifles for big game and small game. His virtuosity is, moreover, repeatedly crowned by the most prestigious international awards.

It was in 1896 that
Auguste Lebeau chooses to partner Ferdinand Courally to give the company the family name is still has today.  

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The factory is affirmed again and again in the know-how, luxury and refinement. Token of prestige and excellence if it is, the enthusiasm of the European aristocracy for his creations! Tsar Nicolas II of Russia, the royal houses of Italy and Spain, in particular, are among its prestigious clients.

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Even today, Lebeau-Courally creations are considered worldwide as exceptional pieces. Elegance and top-notch technical design determined by the criteria of weight, accuracy and power harshest genuine delight purists. Better yet, each piece is unique, fully custom made ​​and decorated with the most careful finishing. It is therefore above all a beautiful symbolic object doubled an investment in time.

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Tradition & Vision 
Animated by the same virtues of passion and tradition, the family decides Joris Ide in 2010 to acquire this prestigious firm. The new owner has the means of an expansion policy designed to explore other markets while keeping the basic features and qualities that had previously animated the founders. It is this concern for continuity of values ​​of the company he chooses to look far into the future. Today we are witnessing the creation of an exclusive collection of watches that will open a new chapter in the book of the House-Courally Lebeau.

To ensure excellence of a production high-end, family Ide - as did all their illustrious predecessor Auguste Lebeau in 1865 - surrounded himself exclusively most skilled craftsmen. The factory naturally sees the day in Switzerland, specifically in the Canton of Bern, where craftsmen watchmakers have always been renowned for their expertise and know-how.
ETA and Technotime, two companies whose reputation is well established and specialized in this area provide mechanisms in the same spirit of rigor.


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If Lebeau-Courally is Belgian in origin and continues to hold high our beacon in the development of exclusive hunting weapons, the house now proudly bears the inscription in Swiss Made watch this new activity just as dedicated and focused on accuracy, finish and design.
The link between hunting rifles and watchesThe link between hunting rifles and watches is less strange than it seems at first glance. Did you know for example that their vocabulary has many common terms? There is talk in both disciplines gauges, springs, rockers, factories and housing. In terms of design, Joris Ide family had to strive for excellence. Thus she uses Antoine Tschumi, whose company CT Design specializes in integrated solutions for its customers. In the case of Lebeau-Courally, it will be a classic watch, incorporating subtle references to the world of hunting ... it could be otherwise!


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These references are, for example, the lever used to unlock the gun and the grid that acts as an anti-skid and provides a better grip. All models in this collection are the first two references. Gold watches are also decorated with rings of markings on the horns.

The Collection:  
Three Needles in the Whirlwind
The first collection of luxury watches Courally Lebeau-five finishes in various models, each available in limited edition. All received the name of a hunting weapon: The Dolphin, The Marquis, The Baron, The Archduke and Prince.



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