Thursday, March 31, 2016

CASIO – OCEANUS OCW-G1100S Limited Edition















CASIO OCEANUS OCW-G1100S Limited Edition NEW

Casio to Release New OCEANUS Watch with Mysterious Appeal
Inspired by the Exosphere between Earth’s Atmosphere and Outer Space
Receives GPS and Radio Time-Calibration Signals

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Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announced today that it will release the OCW-G1100S, a new addition to the OCEANUS line of metal watches designed to capture the essence of elegance and technology. The new watch features solar and GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor technologies and is inspired by the mysterious beauty of the exosphere, the space between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. A limited edition of 200 watches will be released worldwide.

OCEANUS is a line of solar-powered titanium metal watches offering sophisticated design and advanced functionality. The OCW-G1000 and OCW-G1100 are both equipped with GPS and standard time signal reception technology. This feature gives users the correct local time wherever they go.

Based on the OCW-G1100, the new OCW-G1100S represents a further evolution of OCEANUS blue. The design motif captures the deep blue mystery of the exosphere as it transitions into the blackness of outer space.

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The right side of the two-color molded ceramic bezel, which indicates time zones ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), is accented in blue, while the left side, indicating time zones behind UTC, is rendered in black. The gradation of color in the dial evokes the transition from the planet to the exosphere. The indicator in the two o'clock position represents stars shining through the exosphere, and is realized using recrystallized blue sapphires and natural diamonds. Furthermore, the 12 o'clock index marker features a large recrystallized blue sapphire, evoking a satellite motif. In addition to a natural diamond set on the second hand axis in the center of the dial, the watch case and band feature a DLC coating, giving the new model the scratch-resistance needed to maintain the beauty of the watch for a long time.

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The new OCW-G1100S is packed with advanced technology, too. It not only includes solar and GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor technologies, but also comes with a Dual Coil Motor, which enables the watch hands in the inset dial at the 6 o’clock position to move at high speed both clockwise and counter clockwise. As a result, the time shown in the dial can change quickly whenever world time functions are used. Moreover, the speed of the moving hands is regulated for an interesting effect, adding to the pleasure of wearing this watch. This premium watch, produced using the sophisticated manufacturing technologies of Casio Yamagata Factory in Japan, combines a luxurious look with high functionality and practicality.



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Specifications

Model: OCEANUS OCW-G1100S 

Limited Editions of 200 pieces
Case
Water Resistance: 10 bar
Size of Case: 51.1×46.1×15.1mm
Total Weight: Approx.102g

GPS Signal Frequency
1575.42 MHz
Radio Frequency
77.5 kHz (DCF77: Germany); 60 kHz (MSF: UK); 60 kHz (WWVB: USA);
40 kHz (JJY: Fukushima, Japan) / 60 kHz (JJY: Kyushu, Japan); 68.5 kHz (BPC: China)
GPS Signal Reception
Time-calibration (auto, manual); acquisition of position information (manual)
Radio Wave Reception
Automatic reception up to six times a day (except for use in China: up to five times a day)
World Time
Standard time for 27 cities (40 time zones; daylight saving on/off; daylight saving time (summer time) auto switching); Coordinated Universal Time; home time/world time switching; direct access to Coordinated Universal Time
Stopwatch
Measuring unit: 1 second, measuring capacity: 24 hours
Other Functions
Automatic hands correction (hour, minute, and second hand); full auto-calendar; day and date display; low battery alert
Power Source
Tough Solar power system (solar-charging system)
Continuous Operation:  
About 19 months with the power-saving function ON after full charge
* Power-saving after a certain period in a dark location

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Kleine Reichenstraße 6-8
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E-Mail: kontakt@corinnafromm.de

Press Contact UK
Casio Electronics Co. Ltd.
Stephanie Weekes
Harp View,
12 Priestley Way,
London, NW2 7JD
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN – MAITRE CABINOTIER Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon















VACHERON CONSTANTIN MAÎTRE CABINOTIER Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon - Unique timepiece NEW


•  A unique type of watch that takes up the two original complications of the Ref. 57260 superwatch
•  Four patent applications
•  A stunning and contemporary design
•  With the Poinçon de Genève Geneva quality hallmark


In the wake of the most complicated watch ever made, the Ref. 57260 with 57 complications, Vacheron Constantin unveils the Maître Cabinotier retrograde armillary tourbillon model. This timepiece bearing the Hallmark of Geneva was produced by the three master watchmakers who created Ref. 57260, and they incorporated two of the complicated features of the superwatch: the armillary tourbillon and the double retrograde indication. Its contemporary styling opens the remarkable structure of the calibre 1990 movement to view. The high-precision manually wound movement is housed in a 45.7mm case in white gold. Four patent applications have been filed for this unique model.

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On September 17, 2015, Vacheron Constantin unveiled a watch with 57 complications — the most complicated watch ever made. This mechanical wonder, devised by three master watchmakers from the company’s Atelier Cabinotiers workshops, took eight years to develop and was presented to mark Vacheron Constantin’s 260th Anniversary. The one-off piece was made to a special commission, using the latest technology to preserve the traditional watchmaking principles certified by the Hallmark of Geneva. The research and skill mobilised to create the Ref. 57260 remained a source of inspiration as well as a development resource for its three watchmakers, who were at the same time working to highlight some of its complications separately.


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The Maître Cabinotier retrograde armillary tourbillon model is the first born of this project. It’s a remake of two of the Ref. 57260’s complications, the double retrograde indications and the armillary tourbillon, in a contemporary guise. The retrograde function governs the hours and minutes while the tourbillon revolves on two axes and has a spherical balance-spring. The movement coated with NAC (a special metal alloy) is also revealed through lateral windows in its imposing case. This timepiece forms part of the select Maître Cabinotier collection, which showcases Vacheron Constantin’s horological achievements, customised work and overall excellence.

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The manually wound calibre 1990 movement developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin features retrograde hours and minutes indications with instant flyback. The double indications are as technically fascinating as they are visually mesmerising. The hands flick back to zero at such a speed that the special attention is needed to ensure a precise indication and such lightweight and resistant materials as the titanium used in the hands.

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The lighting reaction of the retrograde hands contrasts with the more stately pace of the armillary tourbillon with a spherical balance spring. The elegantly structured tourbillon operates as a sphere perpetually rotating on two axes under a sapphire crystal dome at 9 o'clock. It’s called an armillary tourbillon because it is based on an armillary sphere like the one incorporated in an astronomic clock made by the French clockmaker, Antide Janvier, in the 18th century. The tourbillon is a visual evocation of the rings and hoops of the ancient model of the celestial sphere. The spherical balance spring, which was first developed by Jacques-Frédéric Houriet in 1814, is particularly rare in today’s watches. The shape ensures the concentric development of the spring and consequently the isochronism of the balance wheel.

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The tourbillon carriage, made of lightweight aluminium alloy, incorporates Vacheron Constantin’s Maltese Cross emblem, which forms up every 15 seconds as the tourbillon rotates. This ongoing spectacle may be admired every 30 seconds through a sapphire crystal opening on the side of the case.

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As fascinating as it is for its action and construction, the armillary tourbillon achieves remarkable timekeeping precision. It is fitted with a new type of escapement, developed and made by Vacheron Constantin that has the escape wheel and lever in silicon with diamond pallet stonesfor resistance to wear and long life. The escapement, made as lightweight as possible by the use of high-tech materials, contributes significantly to the performance of this watch, which greatly exceeds the requirements of the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). This level of precision is all the more noteworthy considering the large amount of energy absorbed by the double retrograde indications.

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Another feature that makes the Maître Cabinotier retrograde armillary tourbillon watch original is the modern styling applied to the architecture and finish of the movement. The calibre 1990 is electro-plated with an NAC treatment in a dark anthracite colour creating a mirror-polished effect. On the dial side the movement displays its modern architecture with sharply cut bridges tempered by a sunburst satin finish and Geneva stripes.

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The back presents a more conventional look, finished with Geneva stripes making an elegant counterpoint to the contemporary face of this unparalleled watch in the Vacheron Constantin product range. As an additional token of excellence, the painstaking work of chamfering all the edges took more than 130 hours. The indications are shown on two dials that partially cover the baseplate so as to reveal the outlines and contemporary finish of the movement.

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On the right, the retrograde minutes and hours hands describe a semicircle over a sunburst satin finish punctuated by applied white-gold hour markers and a black minutes scale. Placed symmetrically, the tourbillon carriage carries the seconds pointer around a scale on a silvered disc. The Poinçon de Genève hallmark is exceptionally also engraved on the dial side above the inscription “Armillary Tourbillon” to certify the supreme quality of this timepiece.

Four patents are pending for the calibre 1990 inventive features:

1. The instantaneous retrograde system:
The minutes cam alone determines when the hands for the minutes and the hours fly back. The retrograde action of both hands is thus synchronised at noon and at midnight.

2. The collet:
The collet fixing the spring to the balance staff is made in lightweight titanium to improve the isochronism of the balance. Titanium’s weight and volume match those of the other materials in the regulating organ, making the collet ideal for use in a tourbillon.


































3. The multi-carriage tourbillon: 
The tourbillion is made up of two carriages, one inside the other. As they rotate they form a Maltese Cross every 15 seconds. The tourbillon has a Vacheron escapement and sprung balance. The escape wheel is made of silicon with a diamond-like coating, while the diamond pallet stones have a very low coefficient of friction.

4. The lever: 
The silicon lever can be fitted with movable pallet stones so that the watchmaker can adjust them as in a conventional pallet lever. The diamond coating of the lever makes it stronger and more resistant to wear, while the friction between the fork and impulse pin is markedly reduced.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model: MAITRE CABINOTIER Retrograde Armillary Tourbillon

Reference: 91990/000G-9882
Hallmark of Geneva certified timepiece

Movement
Caliber 1990
Developed and manufactured by Vacheron Constantin
Mechanical, manual-winding
35 mm (15’’’ ¾) diameter, 10 mm thick
Approximately 65 hours of power reserve
2.5 Hz (18,000 vibrations/hour)
299 components
45 jewels
NAC treatment
Indications
  • Instantaneous retrograde hours
  • Instantaneous retrograde minutes
  • Small seconds at 9 o’clock on tourbillon carriage
  • 2-axis armillary tourbillon
Case
18K White Ggold
45.7 mm diameter, 20.06 mm thick
Transparent sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance tested at a pressure of 3 bar (approx. 30 meters)
Dials
Hours/minutes dial: silver-colored, sun satin-finished,
18K white gold applied hour-markers, painted minute-track
Seconds dial: silver-colored, sun satin-finished, painted minute track
Hands: titanium
Strap
Black Mississippiensis alligator leather with alligator leather inner shell,
Hand-stitched, saddle-finish, large square scales
Clasp
18K white gold triple-blade folding clasp
Polished half Maltese cross-shaped

Unique timepiece
« Pièce Unique » engraved on caseback

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Tel. +41 22 930 20 05
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Wednesday, March 30, 2016

DeWitt – CLASSIC JEWELLERY Moon Abstraction Edition


DeWitt Metiers d'Art CLASSIC JEWELLERY Moon Abstraction Limited Edition NEW

DeWitt pays tribute to the artistic crafts and adorns its Classic
Jewellery watch with an exceptional dial of celestial inspiration

With this third creation, DeWitt pays an elegant tribute to the spirit of majesty and freedom of the Emperor Napoleon, a direct ancestor of Jérôme de Witt, the founder of the Manufacture. No paint is used, and the dials are crafted from powdered pigments.

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Powdered diamond, platinum, gold, pearl, lapis lazuli and other gemstones create a unique, delicately ethereal design.

After its first two dials inspired by the Japanese spring, the DeWitt Manufacture has chosen the
Classic Jewellery watch model for this abstract interpretation of a lunar landscape.

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With its pure lines and slender imperial columns, the watch’s 18-carat rose gold case highlights the
delicate refinement of the dial. The 60 diamonds adorning the bezel emphasise the brilliance of this
celestial design, crafted from powdered precious stones.

Suffused with a presence that is both natural and poetic, the new Classic Jewellery “Moon
Abstraction”
model forms part of the collection of ladies’ watches that will be unveiled by the DeWitt
Manufacture during the course of 2016.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Model: CLASSIC JEWELLERY Moon Abstraction Gold

Reference: CLA.HMS/102.005

limited Edition
10 pieces

Calibre:
Reference  DWHMS
Movement  Mechanical self-winding movement
Functions  Hours, minutes, central seconds
Power reserve  42 hours
Oscillating rotor  DeWitt design with Côtes de Genève pattern
Vibrations  28,800 vph
Balance  3-armed, made in Glucydur
Diameter  25.60 mm
Jewelling 21 jewels
Case:
Round case with DeWitt imperial columns on the sides
Material  18-carat rose gold set with 60 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 1.39 cts)
Diameter  40 mm
Total thickness  9.6 mm
Crown  18-carat rose gold, polished and brushed, "W" signature
Case back  Sapphire crystal
Distance between lugs  20 mm
Dial:
Celestial motif hand-crafted using powdered diamond,
pearl, platinum, gold, lapis lazuli and other gemstones.
Hands  Hours and minutes: 18-carat rose gold,
open-worked hands in the form of double-edged swords
Central second: 18-carat rose gold, thin and elegant
Wristband:
Wristband Blue alligator
Buckle 18-carat rose gold pin buckle, polished, engraved “W” signature
Other:
Water-resistance 30 metres

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Rue du Pré-de-la-Fontaine 2,
1217 Meyrin, GENEVA,
SWITZERLAND +41 22 750 97 97
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LOUIS MOINET – Black Gold Derrick Edition

















LOUIS MOINET Black Gold Derrick Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW

Where time and black gold both flow

Louis Moinet’s spectacular new-look Derrick revolutionises the worlds of oil and watchmaking once more, with openwork mechanical parts of the movement further enhancing the technology involved in its extraordinary mechanism. The piece boasts a skeleton movement, haute horlogerie finishings, a three-day power reserve, and an all-new seconds display.

“The passage of time is mysterious, inescapable and intangible. Combining time with the world of oil was both a surprise and a success. The Derrick Tourbillon became a classic overnight – and a fun way to measure human activity.”


Three years after it was first created, with a few dozen watches’ worth of original limited editions, the Derrick Tourbillon has taken a new turn, picking up the watchmaking tale where it left off with the advent of the Black Gold Derrick.

Black gold watchmaking

The original spirit of the piece, redolent of the world of oil, remains intact. The watch’s entire movement represents the drilling process. A drive shaft sits on the right of the dial, between 2 and 4 o’clock. This powers a long articulated arm, known as the walking beam, between 10 and 2 o’clock. At its left-hand end is the oblong-shaped ‘head’, the most striking visual characteristic of a derrick.

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The circuit naturally ends with a barrel at 9 o’clock, made from titanium and symbolising successful extraction. It too is in constant rotation: Louis Moinet has dedicated it to marking the seconds, read off at the bottom of the barrel, on a red engraved seconds track. The rotating barrel is also engraved with Louis Moinet’s name, atop its iconic fleur-de-lis motif.

Exclusive developments

Echoing the black gold depicted as running through the watch, the bridges are made from black PVD. Created exclusively for the Black Gold Derrick, they are open-worked, so as to give pride of place to the visual effect of the going train.
The plate is also completely new, as is the barrel cover. This now offers a view from above of the spring, whilst raised engraving on the minimalist-style cover proudly displays the 72-hour power reserve.

Watchmaking ethos

The Black Gold Derrick is imbued with the spirit of fine watchmaking. The time is displayed by two central rhodium-plated hands, regulated by a tourbillon escapement at 6 o’clock. The bridges and their many acute angles are all hand-finished, featuring pearled decor on the plate and the derrick bridge, and fine lines on the other bridges.

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The assembly is housed in a new white gold case by Louis Moinet, dubbed NEO. Premiered worldwide at Baselworld, it embodies a noteworthy step by the Ateliers towards a more dynamic, contemporary style. The NEO case’s original, contemporary design includes open-work lugs; in a fine watchmaking flourish, these sport black zircon tips. In addition to open-work lugs, the sides have been sculpted, and the crown has also been modernised. This technical assembly, with over 45 parts, is topped by a six-screw bezel, now one of Louis Moinet’s stylistic hallmarks.

The Black Gold Derrick comes in a strictly limited edition of 28 pieces.

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Technical specifications:

Model: Black Gold Derrick

Collection:  Limited Edition to 28 pieces

Reference:  LM-43.70.03

Derrick Tourbillon is a horological world first,  combining the regal air of an intricately-engineered Tourbillon with The powerful majesty of a fully working representation of an oil derrick
Movement
Exclusive and patented Tourbillon with Mechanism by Louis Moinet®
Winding: Manual Tourbillon
Mechanical exclusive Louis Moinet calibre LM14D,
Exclusive Tourbillon Movement with animated derrick
Frequency: 21,600 vph / 3Hz
Power reserve: 72 hours
Jewels: 27
Balance: Glucydur, screwed
Functions
Hours, minutes, Seconds.
Tourbillon
Rotating 60-second tourbillon cage maximises timekeeping precision by averaging the effects of positional variations
Case
Material: 18K White Gold
Original Louis Moinet® design featuring six-screw bezel
Original design by Louis Moinet®, made up of 59 parts
Case diameter: 47.00 mm
Water-resistance: 30 metres
Caseback: Secured with 6 screws, engraved with individual number and Louis Moinet® markings
Crystals: Two anti-reflective sapphire crystals
Patent-pending crown guard
Sapphire crystal and back
Crystals: Two sapphire crystals with anti-reflective treatment
Dial
Working Oil Derrick
This unique pumpjack automaton is in constant motion, completing its cycle once every 15 seconds
Strap
Louisiana alligator leather, hand-sewn, 24mm width between lugs.
Folding clasp: 18-carat.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

URWERK – UR-105 TA “Clockwork Orange” Edition


URWERKUR-105 TA “CLOCKWORK ORANGE” Limited Edition 2016

“Creating the Clockwork Orange is like turning an organic entity, full of juice and sweetness, into a machine.”Anthony Burgess

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Creators: Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei
Engineers: Dominique Buser and Cyrano Devanthey
CNC machine tool operators: Martin Schiess and Roland Hohl
Assembly and technical finishing: Hervé Morard, Raphael Doddi and Vera Moita

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It takes a long time to develop a mechanical watch like the UR-105TA — three years of research before even starting.

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But how long does it take to build such a mechanism? We can’t give you an exact figure, but we do know that to make and finish each of its parts needs hours of relentless work and concentration at the workbench.

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Technical Specifications

Model: UR-105 TA A.K.A. “Clockwork Orange” 

Limited Editions of 100 pieces

Case:
Black PVD titanium case, black PVD steel bezel
Titanium crown, PVD coated in black, titanium caseback PVD coated in black
Dimensions: Width 39.50mm; length 53mm; height 16.80mm
Crystal Sapphire:  Crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water Resistance: Pressure tested to 30m / 3ATM
Movement
Caliber: 5.02 UR automatic winding
regulated by a double turbine
Jewels:
52
Frequency: 28,800 v/h - 4 Hz
Power reserve: 48 hours
Materials: Satellite hours driven by Geneva crosses in beryllium bronze;
Orbital structure of PEEK (polyetheretherketone)
Carousel and triple mainplates in ARCAP
Surface finishes: circular graining, bead-blasting, satin-finishing
Beveled screw heads
Indications
Dial: Hours and minutes Super-Luminova® treatment on markers, dials, indexes and satellites
Controls
Two-position winding crown
On the back: Winding-rate control lever
Variations
UR-105TA RG
UR-105TA Black
UR-105TA Black Lemon
UR-105TA Black Orange
UR-105 T-Rex


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Ms Yacine Sar
Telephone: +41 22 900 2027
Mobile : +41 79 834 46 65
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Monday, March 28, 2016

MIDO – BARONCELLI Heritage
















MIDO BARONCELLI Heritage Automatic NEW

A pair of slim, elegant timepieces to mark 
the 40th anniversary of the Baroncelli

A tribute to classic watchmaking traditions and elegance, the Baroncelli Heritage range was created to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the collection. These two new models reveal a magnificent grained ivory dial protected by an ultra-thin round case – measuring just 6.85 mm thick for the women’s model and 6.95 mm for the men’s model – in polished rose PVD-treated steel. This exceptional slimness makes them some of the thinnest timepieces on the market. In addition, these two models are fitted with an elaborate automatic movement demonstrating Mido’s watchmaking expertise. Their elegant and harmonious curves will captivate all couples wishing to share the most magical moments of a life together with a unique timepiece on their wrists.

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The Baroque-influenced, neoclassical style of Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II expresses the true refinement of traditional Italian architecture. Its softly curved sophistication inspired Mido to create the Baroncelli. The subtle references to this prestigious building and its harmonious curves imbue this iconic collection with a rare elegance and a resolutely timeless style to mark its 40th anniversary in 2016.

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Creating paired models is a tradition at Mido, which has been revived by these new Baroncelli Heritage watches. With their extraordinarily pure lines, these two timepieces embody the excellence of the brand’s watchmaking expertise and its commitment to classic watchmaking traditions. They reveal a magnificent grained ivory dial protected by an extremely thin round case. This exceptional slimness – 6.85 mm for the women’s model and 6.95 mm for the men’s model – makes the Baroncelli Heritage one of the thinnest watches on the market.

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The dial features the Baroncelli Heritage logo at 6 o’clock, while the date can be read in an aperture at 3 o’clock. The extreme refinement of this model is also reflected in its subtle details, such as the double-sided hours and minutes hands: one side is sandblasted, the other diamond-cut. The seconds hand, meanwhile, is crafted from blued steel in accordance with the greatest watchmaking traditions. All three can be admired through a sapphire crystal treated with an anti-reflective coating on both sides, which protects the dial. The elegant and harmonious curves of the Baroncelli Heritage will captivate all couples wishing to share the most magical moments of a life together with a unique timepiece on their wrists.

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The Baroncelli Heritage is fitted with a latest-generation automatic movement and is protected by a polished rose PVD-treated steel case measuring 33 mm in diameter for the women’s model and 39 mm for the men’s model. Enthusiasts of fine watchmaking mechanics will endlessly admire the finely decorated automatic movement, which features blued screws and an oscillating weight adorned with Geneva stripes and the Mido logo, through the transparent case back.

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The latter is protected by a sapphire crystal ensuring perfect readability. Water-resistant up to a pressure of 3 bars (30 m/100 ft), these two Baroncelli Heritage models are fitted with a semi-matt black genuine calf leather strap with crocodile look and a rose PVD-treated stainless steel pin buckle, which adds an extra touch of classicism.

Several other versions are also available in this range.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Ref: M022.207.61.116.11 BARONCELLI  Heritage Lady 33mm
Ref: M022.207.61.116.11 BARONCELLI  Heritage Gent 33mm

Movement
Automatic Mido 1192 (ETA 2892A2 base),
11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm,
Height: 3.60 mm, 21 jewels, 28,800 vph, NIVAFLEX NM mainspring, NIVAROX II balance-spring. Finely decorated elaborate movement with blued screws, oscillating weight decorated with Geneva stripes and Mido logo.
Functions:
HMSD. Adjusted on 4 different positions for high accuracy.
Min. 42 hours of power reserve.
Case
Polished 316L stainless steel with rose PVD treatment, 3 pieces, sapphire crystal with an anti reflecting treatment on both sides, transparent case back with sapphire crystal revealing the finely decorated elaborate movement, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 3 bars (30 m / 100 ft)
  •     Lady: Ø33 mm, exceptional thickness: 6.85 mm
  •     Gent: Ø39 mm, exceptional thickness: 6.95 mm
Bracelet
Semi-matt black calfskin with crocodile look,
stainless steel with rose PVD treatment pin buckle.
Dial
Ivory, grained, Baroncelli Heritage logo at 6 o’clock, date at 3 o’clock.
Hands
Double-sided hour and minute hands (one side sandblasted, one side diamond-cut), blued steel seconds hand.

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Saturday, March 26, 2016

BLANCPAIN – Fifty Fathoms BATHYSCAPHE Gray Ceramic Edition













BLANCPAIN Fifty Fathoms BATHYSCAPHE Plasma Gray Ceramic NEW

The Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
now dressed in gray plasma ceramic

Baselworld 2016

Blancpain’s three-hand version of the Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe appears for the first time in a plasma gray ceramic case.

Blancpain has re-interpreted one of its core timepieces, the three-hand model of the Fifty Fathoms
Bathyscaphe, outfitting it with a deep blue dial evoking the depths of the sea. Adding to its allure, the plasma gray ceramic bezel has been equipped with a blue ceramic insert featuring Liquidmetal ® hour-markers, an alloy serving to avoid distortions. The case highlights the technology involved in creating gray plasma ceramic, a production method that gives the color a subtle metallic shade. Plasma gray ceramic was used for the Bathyscaphe Chronographe Flyback Ocean Commitment that was launched in 2014.

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The Blancpain Bathyscaphe diving models first appeared in the late 1950s in both men’s and women’s versions. To mark the anniversary of the Fifty Fathoms in 2013, the Bathyscaphe reappeared with a new aesthetic recalling the first versions. The crisp outlines are reminiscent of their predecessors, the hands feature the traditional look of vintage watches and the date appears through a small window. The presence of a luminous index located on the bezel, serving to enhance readability during dives, is faithful to the original version of the Bathyscaphe.

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As with all diving watches worthy of the title, each model has been fitted with a unidirectional
bezel which can be rotated with defined clicks in a counter-clockwise direction. During dives, the
large seconds hand serves as an indicator that the watch is running. The Fifty Fathoms Bathyscaphe
is water-resistant to 30 bar, equivalent to 300 meters. The self-winding caliber powering the Fifty
Fathoms Bathyscaphe
is the famous 1315, distinguished by its sturdiness and its exceptional chrono-metric performance. Representing an authentic technological feat, its three series-coupled mainspringbarrels ensure a generous five-day power reserve while guaranteeing a constant supply of energy.

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This movement is visible through the clear sapphire caseback which allows the owner to admire its modern and technical aspects. It is fitted with a balance-spring in silicon. The latter is an innovative material within the watch industry that features several key assets: low density that makes it particularly light, strong shock-resistance, as well as imperviousness to magnetic fields. These properties ensure the almost perfect geometry of the balance-spring, thereby improving the isochronism of the movement and hence the precision of the watch. Conceived for sports watches, the 1315 caliber is fitted with a robust glucydur balance wheel, with square-head gold micrometric regulating screws guaranteeing precision as well as efficient adjustment.

This timepiece is offered with two strap options: a three-ring NATO strap or a sail canvas version.

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Technical specifications
References:  5000-0240-O52A
Collection: Fifty Fathoms

Model:  Bathyscaphe

Case
Satin-brushed grey plasma ceramic
Unidirectional satin-brushed grey ceramic bezel
Thickness: 13.83 mm
Diameter:  43.60 mm
Water-resistant: 30 ATM/300m/1000ft
Between horns:  23.00 mm
Back:   Sapphire crystal
Antimagnetic properties
Dial
Blue dial, Date and seconds
Liquidmetal® hour-markers
Functions                
Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date 
Movement
Calibre 1315
Self-winding
Power reserve in hours: 120 hours
Calibre diameter: 30.60 mm
Calibre thickness: 5.65 mm
Jewels: 35
2 mainspring barrels
Glucydur free sprung balance with gold regulation screws
Secured movement
Components: 227

Strap
NATO strap or a sail canvas version.
Pin Buckle.


* Blancpain reserves the right to modify this model and its technical characteristics.
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