Urban Jurgensen – Reference 1741 Platinum

Urban Jürgensen – PERPETUALS Reference 1741 Platinum Perpetual Calendar NEW

Urban Jürgensen- the Unique Danish-Swiss Connection Unveils a New Collection at Baselworld 2016

16th March 2016, Biel, Switzerland Today at Baselworld 2016 Urban Jürgensen launches three new models inspired by the greatest technological achievements of the Jürgensen Dynasty, each incorporating the finest and most vaunted techniques of the watchmaking industry.

The current Urban Jürgensen Collection reflects our devotion to Honouring Timeless Traditions in the fabrication of handcrafted elegant timepieces with an aura of restrained excellence and quiet confidence that is appreciated by Collectors and Connoisseurs throughout the world.


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In the Jürgensen 1745 Collection, Urban Jürgensen is introducing a new model, Reference 1741 in Platinum with Perpetual calendar, leap year indicator and moon phases. The Reference 1741 dial is handmade using Grenage dial making and fitted with the Urban Jürgensen white gold Arabic numerals appliques. The creation of the moon disk involves more than 20 different operations and the result is a unique, tiny wonder of classic workmanship that is rarely found in timepieces nowadays.

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Urban Jürgensen is also pleased to present the new Jules Collection with two new models, Reference 2240 and 2340. Both models share new contemporary tapered lugs in a classic design on a convex and concave curved case with a diameter of 40 mm.

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The dials of these two models share the dial finishing technology of the 1741, the handcrafted, delicate and time-consuming Grenage. Reference 2240 comes in rose gold with black engraved Arabic numerals, central seconds and date. Reference 2340 comes in white gold, with small seconds, power reserve, date and moon phase indicator.

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Reference 1741 Platinum

Urban Jürgensen is introducing a new model, Reference 1741 Platinum with perpetual calendar, leap year indicator and moon phases. This timepieces showcases an almost forgotten traditional technique called grenage admirably revived by the brand. It is hand-crafted, delicate and time-consuming, but the final result justifies the difficulties in creating such intricate dial finishing.

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The hand-made grenage dial is fitted with the white gold applied Arabic numerals. The moon disc involves more than 20 different operations required to create a unique miniature marvel of classic workmanship such as is rarely found in timepieces nowadays. The reference 1741 caliber is based on the P4 in-house movement. The elegant case profile featuring convex and concave curves consists of 3 main parts: the middle fitted with individually soldered teardrop lugs; the top bezel featuring a domed sapphire crystal, and the screw-in back
 equipped with flat sapphire crystal.

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About Urban Jürgensen

Our story started in 1745 with the birth in Copenhagen of Jürgen Jürgensen, founder of the watchmaking dynasty that still bears his name. Jürgen’s son, Urban Jürgensen (1776 - 1830), quickly followed in his father’s footsteps. After completing his apprenticeship at such extraordinary watchmakers as Breguet in Paris and Arnold in England, Urban steered the Jürgensen brand to new heights. Urban’s two sons, Jules-Frederik and Louis Urban, then continued the family tradition. Jules studied in Switzerland and moved to Le Locle, while his brother Louis remained in charge of the factory in Copenhagen, giving the company roots in both countries that have been maintained ever since. The innovation and excellence of Jürgensen’s output exerted a tremendous influence on the watchmaking industry of Le Locle and, indeed, the entire Canton of Neuchatel, introducing the latest techniques from around the world. Of course, none of this happened by accident; rather, it has been the product of centuries of commitment and dedication to the arts.

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Technical Specifications

Ref. 1741 Platinum

Movement 
Hand-wound mechanical, Swiss Lever Escapement
Calibre UJS.P4, Manual winding
Perpetual Calendar, day, date, month, moon phase, leap year
Hours, minutes, central seconds
Adjusted to temperature, isochronism in five (5) positions
Stop seconds
Twin barrels
Autonomy 60 hours 
Frequency 21’600 V/h (3 Hz)
Twenty-four (24) jewels
Diameter 32.00 mm
Thickness 6.85 mm
Functions 
Hours, minutes, seconds, moon phases and perpetual calendar (day, date, month, leap year).
Case
Platinum, 41 mm.
Round 3-piece case, with a convex bezel
Individually soldered teardrop lugs
Domed sapphire crystal
Open back with flat sapphire crystal
Water resistance to 30 metres (3 ATM/100 ft).
Dial
Solid silver with hand finished grenage, white gold 18K applied Arabic numerals.
Hand made in thermally blued steel and 18K yellow gold.
    Single piece solid silver handmade Grenage dial
    Urban Jürgensen domed White Gold Arabic numerals
    Hand lacquered engraved dial
Hands
    Hand made in thermally blued steel and Yellow Gold
Bracelet/Strap
Alligator skin
Length 115/75mm, width 21/16.
Custom made sizes available on request.
Semi-matt black,  brown or blue.
Other colours available on request.

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Ulysse Nardin – Grand Deck Marine Tourbilon White Gold Edition

Ulysse Nardin – MARINE Chronometer Grand Deck Marine Tourbilon White Gold 44 mm Limited Edition NEW

Pre-BASELWORLD 2016

 For over 170 years Ulysse Nardin has been creating some of the most reliable Marine Chronometers in existence.

Welcome aboard ! Cutting edge technology and innovative mechanisms are all aboard this high-precision craft decked out in a nautical-inspired design. On the dial, hand-crafted wood marquetry evokes a ship’s deck, while the time display is original and creative:  a boom pulled by super-strong nanowires indicates the minutes, while the hours are displayed on two concentric disks. The patented device, which is regu-lated by a second barrel, also incorporates a majestic tourbillon. Undeniably exclusive, this timepiece from the Marine Chronometer collection is produced in 18 white gold pieces.

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Ulysse Nardin is in its element when venturing on the high seas, as evidenced by this latest creation. In the innovative Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon model, the retrograde minutes display takes the form of a boom. The technology is visually fascinating, and as complex as it is accomplished. Linked to a 60-second flying tourbillon, this patented system is drawn by a super-strong hi-tech fiber that is thinner than a human hair. Impressive all-round, the timepiece showcases breakthrough technology in the unmistakable nautical-themed design of the Marine Chronometer family, of which it displays the legendary traits. The Manufacture, as a pioneer in marine chronometers, has a long and distinguished history of producing high-precision seafaring instruments that have helped conquer the oceans since the 19th century. This collection reinvents these tried-and-tested attributes for the modern era. Centuries of expertise and a tireless spirit of innovation have produced the Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon model, a watch worthy of the high seas.

Full sails

In a proud nod to its maritime roots, the Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon model incorporates the elements of a ship’s deck to display the time in a creative and original manner. The minutes hand is replaced by a boom - the horizontal spar used to angle the head sail. Working like the halyard cord that is used to hoist the sails of a ship, a wire pulls the boom across a graduated arc. The boom jumps back once an hour, its speed regulated by a purpose-designed retrograde mechanism. The mesmerizing leap takes 3 to 4 seconds and can be viewed through the case back. The boom is pulled by a nanowire that measures a mere 0.0357 mm in diameter and is capable of withstanding traction of 1.41 kg without stretching.

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The nanowire is made of polyethylene Dyneema® fiber, a material that is used in ship’s rigging and is many times stronger than steel. In a first for watchmaking, the transmission system loops the wires through a rigging screw: two strands are visible, and a third strand fastens the turnbuckle. The patented system, which is visible on the dial, is exclusive to Ulysse Nardin. Working like the winches that hoist the sails on deck, four ‘pulleys’ use a drive gear, a spiral tensioning spring and two lock pins. The jumping hour is driven by two large concentric disks that turn in real time, and is displayed through a double aperture. A corrector positioned at 2 o’clock can be used to set the time quickly.

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Wind in its sails

The Manufacture’s Caliber UN-630, a 60-second flying tourbillon with manual-winding movement, contains 469 components and oscillates at a frequency of 3 Hz. Despite the considerable power requirements of the boom display, the movement offers optimal precision and a generous power reserve of over 48 hours. A first barrel is devoted to the time-telling mechanism; a second barrel supplies power to the complication, i.e. to the display of hours and minutes.

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The latter device is regulated by a specific escapement that collects information from the time-telling mechanism. The double-barrel design (one for the movement and another for the display) prevents the complication from interfering with the workings of the watch. To the rear of the movement, the leading and unloading of the balance spring can be viewed through the skeletonized barrels, a feature that is both functional and fascinating. When the watch is wound, the spring winds up into the center of the barrel. Conversely, when the spring is spent it unwinds out towards the edge of the barrel.

All aboard !

This compact example of mechanical ingenuity is housed in a white-gold case measuring 44 mm in diameter and water-resistant to 100 meters. The dial of the Grand Deck Marine Tourbillon conjures a ship’s aesthetic and technical finesse. The fluted bezel is complimented by a screw-down crown with blue rubber molding. Hand-crafted marquetry evokes the sun-soaked teak of a ship's bridge. The blued-aluminum boom sweeps across a translucent arc of blue spinel that extends from 3 o’clock to 9 o’clock.

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The boom is drawn by a wire connected to four pulleys secured with blued star-shaped screws, which are echoed by the tourbillon decorated with the Ulysse Nardin anchor. In a final flourish, border detailing and ornamental wires that adorn the top of the dial offer further subtle references to nautical design. In the signature of the Marine Chronometer collection, the Ulysse Nardin logo, placed between two floating maritime symbols that correspond to the letters U and N, echoes the design of the ship’s chronometers that were historically produced by the Manufacture.

This timepiece is exclusive by nature, available in a limited edition of 18 pieces on an alligator strap with a white-gold folding buckle.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: MARINE Chronometer 

Model: Grand Deck Marine Tourbilon

Reference: 6300-300/GD  18 White Gold case Limited edition 18 pieces

Movement
Calibe: UN-630 Manufacture

Components: 469
Frequency: 21'600 v/h (3 Hz)
Flying Tourbillon with an exclusive boom display
Power-Reserve: Approximately 48 hours

Winding: Manual Winding
Functions

• Jumping hour in a double aperture
• Minutes on a graduated arc
• 60 seconds flying tourbillon
• Forward and backward hour corrector

Case
18 ct White Gold
Bezel: Fluted bezel
Crown: Screw-down security crown covered with rubber
Dial    

• Hand-crafted wood marquetry
• Minutes arc of blue spinel in the centre of the dial
• Blued aluminum boom indicates minutes

Diameter: 44 mm
Water-resistance: 100 m
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: Sapphire crystal
Strap
Exclusive Blue Alligator leather strap a white-gold folding buckle.

Limited edition 18 pieces

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