Friday, June 26, 2015

LAURENT FERRIER – GALET SQUARE – ONLY WATCH 2015















LAURENT FERRIERGALET SQUARE ONLY WATCH 2015 NEW

LAURENT FERRIER RENEWS ITS COMMITMENT TO
ONLY WATCH 2015

Only Watch, the major charity event for aficionados and collectors of fine watches, will take place on November 7th 2015. Under the patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, Honorary President of the Cercle de l’Horlogerie de Monaco, this exhibition and auction will present creations from some 40 of the most prestigious watch companies, including a model developed for this special occasion by Laurent Ferrier.

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For the third consecutive time, Laurent Ferrier has decided to support research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Only Watch 2015, orchestrated by Philipps Bacs & Russo, brings together the greatest watch names that generously donate a dedicated timepiece. A travelling exhibition will present in this collection in Monaco, Hong Kong, Beijing, New York and London. To conclude the event, the traditional auction will take place for the first time in Geneva, on November 7th. The sum raised during this evening is entirely destined for medical research. Once again, Laurent Ferrier has risen to this challenge by creating a watch issued in a one-off edition that should delight connoisseurs.


Only Watch 2015: an original edition of the Galet Square

In keeping with the spirit of Only Watch, Laurent Ferrier is once again demonstrating its commitment to research. For this 2015 edition, it has chosen to offer an unprecedented version of its latest model, the Galet Square. Powered by the micro-rotor movement with “échappement naturel”, this steel Galet Square propose a two-tone silvered sector dial typical of the late 1930s and unique lugs specially created for the occasion.

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A distinctive dial

Laurent Ferrier offers a new composition of space on this exceptional dial, while respecting the aesthetic codes of its collection. The harmonious division between an outer circle with a circular satin-brushed finish and a central zone with a vertical satin-brushed finish lends the dial a unique variety of shades and textures. This association already introduced by Laurent Ferrier is given a new interpretation here. The space is marked out by a slender and delicately accentuated transferred circle featuring curved markers paying a distinctive nod to the brand’s iconic drop-shaped hour-markers.

The small seconds echoes the central theme, thereby endowing this model with a perfect equilibrium entirely respectful of the pure lines and the principles of readability cherished by Laurent Ferrier. The singularity of the dial is reinforced by the “Only Watch 2015” inscription appearing in the spot traditionally reserved for the word “Swiss”, while the “assegai-shaped” gold hours and minutes along with the baton-type seconds hand set the perfect finishing touches.
A unique case

The Galet Square case, presented at Baselworld 2015, picks up the essential characteristics of the original Galet. It originated as a square and is now tending towards a cushion-type shape. The curve of the steel case reflects the restrained aesthetic codes adopted by Laurent Ferrier. With its perfectly balanced 41 x 41 mm proportions, the Galet Square is designed to assert a stronger presence on the wrist than its inspirational predecessors.

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To highlight the unique nature of this model created specifically for Only Watch, Laurent Ferrier is revisiting its lugs for the first time and introducing a a straight version of them enriched with gold half spheres.
The timepiece is fitted with a ball-shaped winding-crown ensuring smooth and pleasant handling. The snap-on case-back means the movement is easily accessible by a watchmaker via the olivette. Its water resistance is guaranteed to a depth of 30 metres.
Once again, Laurent Ferrier testifies to its determination and its ability to create models imbued with a pure aesthetic while also giving a preference to “bespoke” interpretations for unique occasions.

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A tried and trusted movement

This watch is driven by the same self-winding FBN Calibre 229.01 equipped with a unidirectional pawl-fitted micro-rotor and guaranteeing a three-day power reserve.

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This is the third exclusive in-house movement developed, assembled and adjusted in the Laurent Ferrier workshops. It comprises a silicon escapement with double direct impulse on the balance.

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This innovation developed by Laurent Ferrier gives two impulses to the balance per oscillation, a system requiring two escape-wheels and a specially designed lever. This modern construction, combined with the use of cutting-edge materials, maximises the resulting energy.

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The excellent efficiency of this escapement guarantees a high amplitude of the balance. Less mechanical force is required to wind the barrel spring, thereby optimising movement.

Through this creation, Laurent Ferrier offers its contemporary take on a legendary theme from the late 1930s.

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Technical Characteristics

Model: GALET SQUARE Stainless steel

Reference: LCF0013 -AC Stainless steel Sunburst Blue dial

CALIBRE FBN229.01

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MICRO-ROTOR WITH DOUBLE DIRECT-IMPULSE ESCAPEMENT FITTED DIRECTLY ON THE BALANCE OR ECHAPPEMENT NATUREL ACCORDING TO A-L. BREGUET
Movement: 

FBN Calibre 229.01
Automatic winding with pawl-fitted micro-rotor, 72-hour power reserve
  • micro-rotor winding system fixed between the main plate and the micro-rotor bridge
  • silicon escapement with double direct impulse on the balance
  • a silent block shock protection system for the micro-rotor
•    Indications: hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock
•    Movement diameter: 14’’’ = 31.60 mm
•    Movement thickness: 4.35 mm
•    Number of parts: 186
•    Number of jewels: 35
•    Frequency: 21,600 vph (3Hz)
Case: 
•    Case: in stainless steel, cushion-shaped with unique straight lugs.
•    Water resistance: to 30 m
•    Case diameter: 41x41mm  (45.35mm across)
•    Case thickness: 11.10 mm
Dial:
•   Two-tone silvered sector dial with vertical satin-brushed centre and circular satin-brushed exterior.
•   Snailed small seconds.
Hands: ruthenium-coated 18K/750 gold, “assegai-shaped” for the hours and minutes and baton-shaped for seconds
Strap:
•    Strap: blue leather
•    Buckle/clasp: pin buckle or double-blade folding clasp in stainless steel

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Ulysse Nardin – Classico Lady Luna















Ulysse NardinClassico Luna Lady Moon Phase NEW

Honoring the moon’s majesty is the Classico Lady Luna. Moon’s lure has affected and fascinated the natural world for millenniums.

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A traditionally styled timepiece, the Classico Luna draws inspiration from the moon in a different way. Similar in principle to the limited-edition Moonstruck’s indication of the moon’s phases and based on a development with Ludwig Oechslin DNA, the Classico Luna precisely depicts the moon’s rotation in a realistic representation.

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The moon reflects the light of the sun as it rotates clockwise around the earth, and the Classico Luna depicts its angle of illumination as its moon rotates around the center of the timepiece – a portrayal of earth – making one rotation in 12 hours. In its speed to fulfill its moon phase circle in 29.5 days, the color of the moon phase disc will change, increasing and decreasing as the moon wanes or waxes.

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A self-winding watch, the Classico Luna makes reading the moon’s phases simple. The moon phase is set over a corrector at the 4 to 5 o’clock position. Classic and slim dress watch, the mother-of-pearl dial features straight indexes as well as an hour hand representing the sun. The Classico Lady Luna is expressive, honoring the moon’s powerfully feminine mystique through its glamorous aesthetic, particularly when set with diamonds on the aventurine disc of the dial and on the bezel.

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Technical specifications

Model: Classico Lady Luna


Reference: 8296-123-2/91  18ct White Gold Leather strap
Reference: 8296-123BC-2/991  18ct Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Leather strap
Reference: 8296-123BC-2/91-AV  18ct Rose Gold Diamond Bezel Leather strap

Movement:
Caliber UN-829,  

25 jewels
Power reserve: Approximately 42 hours
Winding: Self-winding
Functions:

Hours, minutes, seconds
Date at 6 o’clock
Moon phase
Case:
18ct rose gold without or set with 76 diamonds 0.88 ct
Diameter: 35 mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel /
Diamond Bezel  
Crown: Water-resistant. 
Screw-down security crown.
Water-resistance: 50 m 
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: Open case back with sapphire crystal fixed with screws
Dial: 

White mother of pearl with 7 diamonds or
White mother of pearl and blue aventurine set with 72 diamonds 0.13 ct
The moon phase is set over a corrector at the 4 to 5 o’clock position  
Strap/Bracelet: 
Leather with tang buckle in18ct rose gold


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