Thursday, May 15, 2014

BREITLING – Superocean Chronograph Steelfish


















BREITLING Superocean Chronograph Steelfish NEW

In its element

Breitling sets out to conquer the ocean depths with a special series combining the legendary performances of the Superocean with a sporting and technical look of the first water.

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An authentic seagoing instrument, this aptly named model is distinguished by its broad ratcheted bezel featuring a highly professional style including black rubber-incrusted numerals and markings; as well as by its oversized twin day-date windows. The case displays a satin-brushed finish on the top as well as polished sides; its sturdiness and its water-resistance to 500 m

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(1,650 ft) are enhanced by a screw-locked crown with protective reinforcements and by pushpieces that cannot be activated until they are unlocked. The large Arabic numerals and hands with a luminescent coating combine with a thick sapphire crystal glareproofed on both sides to guarantee optimal readability in all circumstances. The Superocean Chronograph Steelfish special edition is available with a black, silver or blue dial and fitted with a steel bracelet or rubber strap. To preserve optimal precision come hell or high water, it is equipped with a selfwinding chronograph that is officially chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute) – as indeed are all Breitling movements.

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Technical Specifications

Ref: A13341C3|BD19|162A

Functions:
    Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date,
    Chronograph, Calendar
Case:
    Brushed Steel satin-finish
    44.00mm
Dial:  Volcano Black (Mariner blue, Stratus silver)
Bezel: Unidirectional, ratcheted
Glass: Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Movement:
    Caliber 13
    (Base Movement: ETA Valjoux 7750)
     Selfwinding mechanical
     COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute)
    Chronograph: 1/4th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
    Vibration: 28 800 v.p.h
Power reserve: Min. 42 hrs
Straps/bracelets:  
    Professional III Stainless steel
    Diver Pro, Ocean Racer or Professional
Crown: Screw-locked and pushpieces
Water resistance:
   500 m (1,650 ft)
Year: 2014

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Jaeger-LeCoultre – Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1948















Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1948 NEW

A cult watch that has appealed to both men and women, the Reverso has shown up in all manner of fascinating guises since 1931. Featuring an attractive blend of elegance and sportiness, the Reverso became a great classic of the Art Deco cultural movement, of which it embodies the essential values: refinement, artistic craftsmanship and aesthetic clarity. Ever since its birth, and above and beyond its timekeeping function, the Reverso has played the role of a guardian of memories.
The Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1948 with its stainless steel case revives the spirit of a bygone era. Contrary to many models that enjoyed pre-war fame and were by then consigned to oblivion, the Reverso watch with the swivel case, which was celebrating its 17th birthday in 1948, was more modern than ever. Its case with the emblematic gadroons radiated the cool, fresh appeal of steel. It still featured the same characteristics that were soon to become truly timeless – while its intense blue hands and hour-markers pointed towards the aspirations of an era eager for renewal.

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In 2014, the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre pays tribute to the watch that heralded the Fabulous Fifties, created during the time when all hopes were focused on technical progress, and precision was gaining ground. The Reverso’s extraordinary combination of beauty and technical genius could only have seen the light of day in the workshops of Jaeger-LeCoultre, the world reference among watchmakers. In 1948 just as in 2014, the designers of the Manufacture made sure to display the inscription “Fabriqué en Suisse” (made in Switzerland) on the dial, just above the Jaeger-LeCoultre signature.

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The Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1948 comes in a comfortable width and height accentuated by a stunningly slender shape, together illustrating the skills of the Manufacture Jaeger-LeCoultre in all fields of horology. As connoisseurs are well aware, the generous surface of its back is destined to fulfil its owner’s wish for personalisation. Thanks to this surface that measures just a few square centimetres, the Reverso became a horological work of art and an object of emotion, to be passed on or shared. Gaining a full appreciation of the elegance radiated by this timepiece means dragging the gaze from the dial in order to admire the profile of the watch. Its close embrace of the wrist is made possible by its extremely slender 7.3 mm case that incorporates the complex parts of the swivelling mechanism as well as a movement measuring just 2.94 mm thin.

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The resistance and reliability of Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822/2 testify to the expertise cultivatedwithin the Manufacture. Stemming from the horological research conducted by Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Manufacture Calibre 822/2 beating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour is renowned for its sturdiness and precision. Against the light background of the silver-toned dial, the applied hour-markers and facetted baton-type hands stand out clearly in all circumstances to ensure perfect legibility.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822

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The lower section bears a small seconds subdial serving as a constant reminder that the pace of daily life had accelerated by 1948 and that a timepiece had become an indispensable accessory of modern living. At a time when respect for accurate schedules had ceased to be a luxury and was already a necessity, the reliability of a watch mechanism represented an essential asset for a watch.

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Precision and reliability are as important as ever in the modern age and represent values to which Jaeger-LeCoultre remains passionately dedicated.
* Fitted with an alligator leather strap featuring a steel pin buckle, the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1948 will be available exclusively from Jaeger-LeCoultre boutiques.

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Technical specifications:

Reference: Q278852J

Collection: Grande Reverso Ultra Thin 1948

Movement:
• Mechanical manually-wound movement,
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 822/2, crafted, assembled and decorated by hand
• 21,600 vibrations per hour
• 114 parts
• 19 jewels
• Thickness: 2.94 mm
• 45-hour power reserve
Functions:
• Hour, minute, small second
Dial:
• Silvered grained dial, stamped hour-markers
Hands:
• Blue facetted baton-type hands
Case:
• Steel
• Height: 46.8 mm
• Width: 27.4 mm
• Thickness: 7.2 mm
• Polished finish
• Sapphire crystals
“1000 Hours Control” indication appearing on the case-back
• Water-resistant to 3 bars
Strap and buckle:
• Matt black alligator leather 20/18
• 18 mm pin buckle in steel
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