Monday, April 16, 2012

RADO - R-One Chronograph





















RADO R-One Chronograph Limited Edition NEW

The Rado R-One equips the wrist for a new form of time travel

In the new Rado R-One Limited Edition, Rado propels watch design well out of the orbit of tradition and convention. Its dramatic shape, inspired by intergalactic travel, houses an unusual combination of high-tech materials, signed off with icy blue detail. The appearance of the finished chronograph resembles a picture of the earth’s atmosphere taken from space. Silver-coloured metallic and icy blue luminous detail shimmer against a profound and mysterious black background.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...























































Three round chronograph discs characterise the dial like perfectly formed planets, legible signatures of the futuristic theme. Each of the 300 pieces that make up the limited edition comes in its own wooden presentation box, mirroring the watch’s shape and protecting it like a time capsule. Viewed from any angle, the Rado R-One is the shape of things to come, exploring exciting new design territory.

Tales of the unexpected

The shaping of the Rado R-One Automatic Chronograph constitutes an intriguing combination of elongated rectangular elements and gentle curves that confidently take modern materials to new physical limits. The fixation of the curved sapphire crystal to the complex structure represents a tough technical challenge due to the angular shaping of the watchcase and the seamless accommodation of the chronograph pushers. Dial design focuses on a dynamic, user-friendly interaction of straight lines and perfect circles.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...
































Round counters in applied steel stand out against the sleek black high-tech ceramic, harmonising with ultra-modern blue luminous hands and a matching fine straight line linking 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. Acting as the chronograph’s operational cockpit are a round, steel, ceramic-capped crown and steel pushers.

New dimensions in time

Teleporting accurate timekeeping to the dial of the Rado R-One is a six-hand, Swiss-made automatic chronograph movement, one of the smallest ever produced and incorporating a power reserve of 37 hours. A date window midway between three o’clock and four o’clock follows the circular path of the number markings.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...






































The case is a masterpiece in terms of creativity and durability thanks to ultra-resistant high-tech ceramic and an expertly adhered, domed sapphire crystal. Its robust attachment comes in black rubber strap, incorporating a fine grey line for visual continuity and a titanium three-fold buckle with a high-tech ceramic black cover. Adventurous wearers wishing to stand out from the crowd, as well as avid watch collectors, are certain to gravitate towards this cosmic creation.


Unlimited Spirit. Rado.

--------------------------------------
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Automatic chronograph – Black high-tech ceramic
Limited Edition300 pieces

Movement:
10 ½ ETA 2094, mechanical movement,
33 jewels, 6 hands, 2 pushers,
date at 4.30, 30-minute and 60 second counters,
12-hour counter, small second at 9 o‘clock,
37 hrs power reserve
Dial:
Black high-tech ceramic dial with printed indexes, applied steel colour counters
Case:
Black high-tech ceramic case with blue luminous
Black titanium case back with sapphire crystal
Steel crown with black ceramic cap
Steel pushers with black ceramic cap
Crystal:
Dome-shaped sapphire crystal
Hands:
Silver-coloured with blue luminous
Bracelet:
Black rubber with grey line
Titanium 3-fold buckle with black high-tech ceramic cover
Dimensions:
34.6 x 48.5 x 12.4 (WxLxH in mm)

-------------------------
www.facebook.com - Rado
----------------------------
www.Rado.com

Oris - Tubbataha Regulator Diver

Oris - Tubbataha Regulator Diver Limited Edition NEW

Oris created this unique divers watch with an Oris regulator movement to support the Tubbataha Reefs National Park in the Philippines. A percentage of every Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition model sold is donated towards the conservation of the reef and its astonishing diversity of marine life.

Rising from the volcanic depths of the Sulu Sea in the Western Philippines, Tubbataha Reefs National Park is home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world. These magnificent atolls support an unparalleled variety of marine creatures. Colourful reef fish crowd corals growing in the shallows while
sharks and pelagic fish haunt the steep drop-offs to the open sea. Security is at the essence of this 50 bar / 500m water-resistant Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition. With a multi-piece titanium case with crown protection and an automatic Helium valve, every precaution has been taken to ensure this unique Oris regulator movement with a small seconds hand is completely safeguarded. The blue ceramic bezel inlay and the dark blue dial are also characteristics of the two previous Oris editions, which were launched to help protect marine life.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...







































The motif on the back of the Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition displays a shark, paying homage to the endangered marine creatures, which live in the Tubbataha Reefs.
With only 2000 pieces available, the Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition is as content in this underwater sanctuary as above the surface, making it perfect for diving devotees and advocates along with the environmentally aware.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...
























--------------------------------------
Product Features
Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition
Ref. No. 749 7663 7185, Ø 46mm Limited to 2000 pieces
• Automatic movement Oris Cal. 749 Regulateur based on Sellita SW 220
• Centre hands for minutes, subsidiary seconds at 9 o’clock, hour at 3 o’clock and date at 6 o’clock
• Multi-piece titanium case and titanium crown protection, fixed with three-wing Oris screws
• Stainless steel screw-in crown
• Unidirectional rotating bezel with blue ceramic inlay with 60 minutes scale
• Double domed sapphire crystal with non-reflective coating on the inside
• Automatic helium valve
• Blue dial and dark orange SuperLuminova indexes and hands
• Water-resistant to 50 bar / 500 metres
• Available with a black rubber strap with an extending titanium security folding clasp or with a multi-piece titanium metal bracelet with an extending folding clasp

----------------------------------------------
www.Oris.ch