Tuesday, July 7, 2015

BALL Watch – Engineer Hydrocarbon Aero GMT












BALL Watch Engineer Hydrocarbon Aero GMT Automatic NEW

BALL Watch brings instant low-light visibility to a new level with the introduction of the all-new Engineer Hydrocarbon Aero GMT, with its groundbreaking micro gas light rotating bezel.


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A watch for flight crew and air traffic professionals, it incorporates, for the first time in any timepiece, H3micro gas tubes in the chassis of the bezel. This bezel carries a 24-hour graduation, and marks out a third time-zone in addition to its standard and second time-zone GMT functions. In the darkness of an aircraft cockpit or air traffic control, this bezel comes alive with a luminosity 100 times more effective than conventional luminous paint found in other aviation watches, yet is self-powered for up to 25 years.

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The Engineer Hydrocarbon Aero GMT also carries on with BALL Watch’s signature toughness and can absorb impact of up to 7,500Gs, and carries an antimagnetic resistance of 4,800 A/m. The 42mm machined stainless steel case is equipped with the BALL patented crown-protection system to ensure a sealed-system.

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The aviator-inspired face has hour indexes and main hands carrying yellow H3gas tubes, with the 3, 6 and 9 o’clock markings receiving double gas tubes, with a pair of ultra-distinctive orange gas tubes holding court at the 12 o’clock index. The second time-zone GMT hand tops this all off with green gas tubes, in tribute to BALL’s corporate colours.

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Inside beats a Swiss-made BALL RR1201-C automatic mechanical movement which certified by the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

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This model either comes complete with a metal bracelet fitted with the BALL exclusive patented triple folding buckle or is alternatively fitted to personal taste with a rubber strap and standard buckle. Both configurations allow the watch to be fitted over one’s aviation apparel, and complement the out-sized bezel in giving the pilot excellent usability in form and in function.

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Technical Specifications


Model: Engineer Hydrocarbon Aero GMT Automatic Series

Model Number:  DG2016A-SCJ-BK Stainless steel bracelet
Model Number:  DG2016A-PCJ-BK Rubber strap

   Movement
Automatic caliber BALL RR1201-C
Chronometer certified COSC
   Functions
Luminous second time zone indication
Hours, minutes, sweep seconds and date
   Case
Stainless steel
 Ø 42mm, height 13.85mm
Top sapphire bidirectional rotating bezel with micro gas tubes for night reading capability
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Patented crown protection system
Shock resistant to 7,500Gs
Anti-magnetic to 4,800A/m
Water resistant to 300m/1,000ft
   Dial
Black
43 micro gas tubes on hour,
Minute, second time zone hands,
Dial and bezel for night reading capability
   Band
Tapered stainless steel bracelet with patented folding buckle & extension system or rubber strap with standard buckle

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Ball Watch Company S.A.
Rue du Châtelot 21
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
Switzerland
Tel: +41-32-724-5300
Fax: +41-32-724-530
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BLANCPAIN – VILLERET Traditional Chinese Calendar – Only Watch 2015


BLANCPAIN VILLERET Traditional Chinese Calendar One-of-a-kind creation – Only Watch 2015

Blancpain is renewing its support for the Only Watch charity auction by presenting an exceptional and indeed unique version of its Villeret Traditional Chinese Calendar. Standing firmly alongside the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy (AMM) for almost 15 years, Blancpain is proud to be taking part in this 6th edition of Only Watch.

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This auction held every two years under the patronage of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco brings together the most prestigious watch brands on behalf of research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy. A travelling* exhibition will embark on a world tour as of September 23rd to enable the public to view the unique timepieces that will be up for sale in Geneva on November 7th 2015.

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A unique and exclusive horological complication developed by the Manufacture in Le Brassus, the Traditional Chinese Calendar pays tribute to this age-old culture in this symbolic model based on fundamental principles established for centuries and profoundly rooted in Chinese tradition. On its fascinating dial, the hours, minutes and the Gregorian calendar rub shoulders with the main indications of the Chinese calendar: traditional double-hour indication, day, month with indication of leap months, signs of the zodiac, as well as the five elements and the 10 celestial stems.

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The combination of the latter with the 12 animals of the zodiac that represent the terrestrial branches follows the sixty-year cycle that is central to Chinese culture. The moon phases, a key element in Blancpain complete calendars, are also presented and play a particularly important role in this model, given the link between the lunar cycle and traditional Chinese months.

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This one-off creation in red gold is fitted with a black grand feu enamel dial featuring a chapter ring with applied gold hour-markers, as well as indications that are painted in gold before firing. The 45 mm-diameter case comprises five Blancpain - patented under-lug correctors serving to adjust the indications. A glance through the sapphire crystal provides a view of the oscillating weight specially crafted for this occasion in a black champlevé enamel finish and bearing the ONLY WATCH inscription.

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*Travelling exhibition open to the public from 10 am to 6 pm
  • Monaco 23-26 September Monaco Yacht Show
  • Hong Kong 2-5 October Phillips
  • Beijing 9-12 October Park View Green – Salone Monaco
  • New York 17-20 October Phillips
  • London 24-27 October Phillips
  • Geneva 5-7 November Phillips
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Technical data
 References:  00888-3637-55B
VILLERET Traditional Chinese Calendar ONLY WATCH 2015

Complications
[Вouble-hour indication, signs of the zodiac, date, month of the Chinese calendar, indication of the five elements, the celestial stems and the leap months]
Gregorian calendar,
Under-lug correctors,   
Moon phases   
Specificities
Gregorian calendar
Secured movement
Under-lug correctors
Case
18ct red gold
Case thickness:  15.00 mm
Case diameter:  45.00 mm
Water resistance:  3.00 bar
Between horns:  23.00 mm
Back:   Sapphire crystal
Engraved on the back of the timepiece - Unique piece for ONLY WATCH2015
Dial
Black grand feu enamel dial
Movement
Calibre 3638
  • Self-winding
  • Traditional Chinese Calendar champlevé enamel rotor
  • Moon phases   
  • Power reserve in hours:  168 hours
  • Calibre diameter:  32.00 mm
  • Calibre thickness:  8.30 mm
  • Jewels:  36
  • 3 mainspring barrels
  • Secured movement
  • Titanium free sprung balance with gold regulation screws, Engraved on the ONLY WATCH
  • Components:  469
  • Limited edition of Unique Piece
Strap/Bracelet 
Alligator leather straps
Folding clasp

* Blancpain reserves the right to modify this model and its technical characteristics.
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Le Rocher 12
1348 Le Brassus
Suisse
International PR: Aude Rosati
Tel.  (+41) 21 796 3636
Fax (+41) 21 796 3637
E-mail: pr@blancpain.com
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