Herbie Hancock is a jazz chameleon who has made his way through changing styles and eras while consistently adding his own touch of musical genius. A gifted musician who played with legendary figures such as Miles Davis and Chaka Khan, a brilliant performer who has earned multiple distinctions including 12 Grammy
Awards,
Herbie Hancock has recently agreed to share with
Vulcain his love for the blue notes of jazz through an exclusive partnership.
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A specialist of mechanical alarm watches thanks to its iconic Cricket
movement, the Manufacture in Le Locle is celebrating this new
partnership by creating a limited-edition Presidents' Watch model.
Thanks to this alliance with
Herbie Hancock,
the watch company is pursuing its support for the world of culture and
thereby strengthening its presence in the world of jazz - the global
musical movement born in the United States and which remains a perpetual
source of experimentation and renewal, very much like that of Fine
Watchmaking. With their unique midnight-coloured dials, the two 18K rose
gold and steel limited series will provide a tasteful accompaniment for
“blue mood” enthusiasts.
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Embodying the free-spirited spirit of jazz and
its penchant for exploring uncharted territory, the “
Herbie Hancock”
50s
Presidents Watch by
Vulcain
features a sunburst dial in an entirely original intense shade of blue.
Equipped with the legendary mechanical hand-wound
Cricket V-16
movement, the timepiece displays the hours, minutes, seconds and date,
as well as the alarm.
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The case measures 42 mm in diameter for a perfect
fit on the wrist, and its back is engraved with the name of the
celebrated musician. The “
Herbie Hancock”
50s
Presidents' Watch is
available in two limited editions: one in 18K rose gold issued in a
series of 50; and another in steel in a
250-piece limited series. Each
of the watches in this Herbie Hancock special edition is also
accompanied by a certificate bearing his signature and authenticating
the limited-edition production of each of the models, along with an
album by the artist.
HERBIE HANCOCK: AN EXCEPTIONAL CAREER
Born in
Chicago in
1940,
Herbie Hancock was
11 years old when he first appeared
on-stage, performing Mozart's concerto n° 5 on the piano and accompanied
by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Equally fascinated by both science
and electronics, he graduated from university with two degrees: one in
music and another in electrical engineering. This naturally eclectic
mind-set drew him to the most inspired researchers in the field of jazz.
Miles Davis in particular asked him to join him for sessions that would
leave an indelible imprint on jazz music history.
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Eager to
explore new avenues,
Herbie Hancock subsequently founded his own group,
the Headhunters. Their first eponymous album became the first platinum
record in the history of jazz, and the “
Chameleon” hit was an instant
legend.
Herbie Hancock's projects were to have a profound influence on
jazz and on American music in general. He is indeed considered one of
the prime promoters of funk, an instigator of rap, as well as a source
of inspiration for
R&B artists. He even released the Future2Future
album in
2001, merging technology and music. By associating computers
with turntables and legendary voices, he laid a new milestone in the
quest for contemporary sounds.
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Alongside his professional
commitments,
Herbie Hancock also supports several charitable causes
pursuing a social, musical or medical mission. In
2011 at a ceremony in
Paris,
Herbie Hancock was named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for the
promotion of intercultural dialogue.
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Technical Details
Ref. 160151.301L
CASE:
- steel 316L
- Diameter 42.00 mm
- Length 50.00 mm
- Height 12.40 mm
- sapphire case-back revealing the stylised «V» for Vulcain and engraved with the name of the celebrated musician
DIAL :
- blue sunray dial with rhodium indexes and Herbie Hancock signature
- Limited Edition of 250 pieces
CRYSTAL:
domed shape sapphire
WATER-RESISTANCE:
50 meters/160 feet
STRAP:
Louisiana Alligator
Dimensions: 22/18 mm
BUCKLE :
steel pin buckle
CALIBRE:
VULCAIN
CRICKET MANUFACTURE V-16:
12-lignes mechanical hand-wound alarm calibre
with date,
17 rubies, 191 parts, double barrel, equipped with the
Exactomatic system, lift angle 48°
FUNCTIONS:
hour, minute, centre seconds, alarm, date window
FREQUENCY:
18'000 vibrations per hour
POWER RESERVE:
42 hours
ALARM DURATION:
20 seconds
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Technical Details
Ref. 160551.302L
CASE:
- 18K 5N pink gold
- Diameter 42.00 mm
-
Length 50.00 mm
- Height 12.40 mm
- sapphire case-back revealing the
stylised «V» for Vulcain and engraved with the name of the celebrated musician
DIAL :
- blue sunray dial with 5N pink gold indexes and Herbie Hancock signature
- Limited Edition of 50 pieces
CRYSTAL:
domed shape sapphire
WATER-RESISTANCE:
50 meters/160 feet
STRAP:
- Louisiana Alligator
- Dimensions: 22/18 mm
BUCKLE :
18K 5N pink gold pin buckle
CALIBRE:
VULCAIN
CRICKET MANUFACTURE V-16:
12-lignes mechanical hand-wound alarm calibre
with date, 17 rubies, 191 parts, double barrel, equipped with the
Exactomatic system, lift angle 48°
FUNCTIONS:
hour, minute, centre seconds, alarm, date window
FREQUENCY:
18'000 vibrations per hour
POWER RESERVE:
42 hours
ALARM DURATION:
20 seconds
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