Thursday, September 11, 2014

F.P.Journe – Limited Series Chronometer Bleu “BYBLOS”














F.P.Journe Chronometer Bleu “BYBLOS” Limited Edition NEW


LE CHRONOMÈTRE BLEUBYBLOS
F.P.Journe Precision Chronometer in a Limited Series of 99 Examples


Byblos, located on the Lebanese coast a few kilometers north of Beirut, was the cradle of Euro-Mediterranean civilization.
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It is the world’s oldest Phoenician port and by the 4th century B.C. it had become the most important commercial and cultural crossroads.


F.P.Journe has chosen the mythical name Byblos for his new chronometer, created specially for the opening of its 10th Boutique in Beirut. This limited series of 99 numbered pieces is yet another illustration of the exclusivity of F.P.Journe watches.

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To showcase the beauty of its 18K rose Gold movements, for the first time F.P.Journe has used a cut out dial that reveals the unique mechanical movement with guilloche decoration. With its blue hour circle featuring Arabic numerals, the Chronomètre Bleu “BYBLOS” represents the sun of the Orient set in a Mediterranean blue sky. An unusual touch is the F.P.Journe logo engraved on the movement, in which the “J” is inscribed in the Phoenician alphabet. Representing the letter “yodh”, pronounced “j”, it represents the hand, thus emphasizing the importance of handcrafting in the F.P.Journe creations. The numerical value of “yodh” is 10; it is the tenth letter of the alphabet, and consequently has become the symbol of the F.P.Journe’s 10th Boutique.

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The case is made of Tantalum, a rare metal very rarely used in horology due to its hardness, which makes it difficult to work with. Tantalum is also frequently used in the medical field thanks to its total bio compatibility and in the aeronautics because it is extremely resistant to corrosion and wear.

The Chronomètre Bleu “BYBLOS” possesses a hand-wound mechanical movement oscillating at a speed of 21,600 vibrations per hour. Here, as in the traditional configuration of precision watches, two barrels operate in parallel to provide uniform power for most of its total autonomy of 56 hours. Marked with the “Invenit et Fecit” motto, F.P.Journe watches possess an exclusive calibre that is invented, produced, and assembled entirely in the Manufacture’s workshops in the heart of Geneva.

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The Chronomètre Bleu “BYBLOS” is available in the 10 F.P.Journe Boutiques - in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Peking, Paris, Geneva, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Boca Raton and Beirut.

After over 30 years of exceptional horological creations, F.P.Journe has become a source of inspiration in the field of haute horology due to his constant search for precision and innovative calibres, as well as for his innate sense of horological aesthetics, blending harmony, simplicity, and elegance. His exclusive creations have earned him the most prestigious horological prizes throughout the world.

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Technical Specifications

Model: Chronometer Bleu “BYBLOS” Limited Series
Movement :
Calibre 1304
Manually wound by 38 turns
Movement in 18K rose gold
Dimensions of the movement :
Overall diameter: 30.40 mm
Casing-up diameter: 29.60 mm
Overall height: 3.75 mm
Height of winding system: 2.10 mm
Diameter of stem thread: S0.90 mm
Balance :
Four inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holders
Free-sprung
Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
Pinned GE stud
Frequency: 21,600 v / h, (3Hz)
Inertia: 10.10 mg /cm2
Angle of lift: 52°
Amplitude 0h dial up: > 320°
24h dial up: > 280°
Principal characteristics :
Manual winding
Two mainspring barrels in parallel
Time adjustment via crown in position 2
Pallet escapement with 15-tooth escape wheel
Two position crown
Indications :
Central hours and minutes
Small seconds at 7:30
Power reserve :
56 hours +- 2h
Decoration :
High quality
Partly circular grained base plate, with barleycorn guilloché
Logo F.P.Journe engraved with a Phoenician alphabet “J”
Polished screw heads, chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Case :
Tantalum
Diameter: 39 mm
Height: 8.60 mm
Dial :
Openwork with Mediterranean blue hour circle
Number of parts :
Jewels 22
Movement without dial: 133
Cased-up on leather strap: 166

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Ulysse Nardin – Classico Amerigo Vespucci Limited Edition















Ulysse NardinClassico Amerigo Vespucci Limited Edition NEW


Ulysse Nardin sails into 2014 with the latest addition to its Classico Cloisonné collection: the Amerigo Vespucci. Known for acknowledging magnificent ships of exploration, battle and beauty, Ulysse Nardin celebrates one of Italy’s most esteemed full-rigged frigates in this latest timepiece.

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Named after the famous explorer, Amerigo Vespucci, the ship was built in 1930 and launched in 1931. She has voyaged around the globe and is looked upon with pride by those of her mother country, serving today as a training vessel for the Italian Navy. Whether it’s her unmistakable presence or graceful vigor, the Amerigo Vespucci is a force to be admired.

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In glorious detail, the Amerigo Vespucci is portrayed. Only achievable through the process of enameling – a lost art harnessed by Ulysse Nardin – this miniature replica appears as authentic as its real-life counterpart. Its luminous colors and three-dimensional effect on the dial add to its essence of realism.

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Ulysse Nardin thrives in enameling, a centuries-old meticulous discipline prized by watch collectors worldwide. One of very few brands mastering this technique in its own workshops, Ulysse Nardin has an unparalleled in-house capability in haute horology. Foregoing the use of modern technology and relying solely on the expertise of the artisan, enameling is an exacting art unlike any other. Ulysse Nardin’s dedication to it is rendered in the Classico Amerigo Vespucci.

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In the practice, opaque, transparent or translucent colors and tones are derived from the proportions in which the elements are mixed in order to get amalgams, the composition of which is often a secret. Remarkably, each segment is divided by a gold wire segment that prevents the liquid powdered enamel to flow into other melting chambers. Over 500 mm of fine gold wire is needed to make the cloisons, a practice that requires 50 working hours by the artist and 26 processes to complete each cloisonné dial.

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A limited edition collection of 30 pieces crafted in 18-karat rose and white gold and measuring 40 mm in diameter, the Classico Amerigo Vespucci features a self-winding movement (UN 815 caliber), Chronometer Certificate and water resistance to 50 meters.

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From her 26 sails to the bright white stripes that dress her black hull, the Classico Amerigo Vespucci is a spectacular display of design and maritime mastery that has traversed the oceans. The Amerigo Vespucci continues the tradition of the Classico Cloisonné collection and its depictions of famous vessels, bringing a sense of adventure to its wearers, accompanying them on their many life journeys.

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 Classico Enamel Amerigo Vespucci White Gold

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 Classico Enamel Amerigo Vespucci Rose Gold

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Technical specifications

Model: Classico Enamel Amerigo Vespucci

Reference: 8150-111-2/AV  18ct White Gold
Reference: 8156-111-2/AV  18ct Rose Gold
Limited Edition: to 30 pieces

Movement:
Caliber 11½" UN-815, Chronometer Certificate 
Power reserve: Approximately 42 hours
Winding: Self-winding
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case:
18ct White Gold and Rose Gold.
Dial: Enamel cloisonné, «Amerigo Vespucci » motif
Diameter: 40 mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel
Crown: Water-resistant. Screw-down security crown.
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: Open case back with sapphire crystal fixed with screws
Water-resistance: 50 m
Strap: Exclusive Alligator Brown and Black strap 

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