Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Bell & Ross – BR-X1 HYPERSTELLAR Chronograph Limited Edition













Bell & RossAviation BR-X1 HYPERSTELLAR Chronograph Limited Edition NEW

AN INNOVATIVE CHRONOGRAPH DESIGNED
TO CONQUER SPACE

Driven by the conquest of new territories, this year sees Bell & Ross go stratospheric with a space-
themed version of its
BR-X1 hypersonic chronograph. A revolutionary concept with a unique design,
the
BR-X1 HyperStellar has been conceived to accompany explorers on their journeys into space.


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A navigation tool for space missions

Just like a spacesuit or a pressurised helmet, a mechanical chronograph has always been part of the official kit of astronauts and cosmonauts. The chronograph is the king of aerospace complications. It can measure short periods of time and has become an essential tool for living and working in space. The history of space exploration also reveals that mechanical chronographs have often enabled missions to be completed, and lives to be saved, in situations where electronic motor systems have malfunctioned. It is for all these reasons – and more – that the BR-X1 HyperStellar has been launched into orbit.

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To survive in space, a professional watch must respond to certain specifications: resistance to extreme temperatures, corrosion, impacts, acceleration, pressure, vibrations, etc. Designed as a horological space capsule, the BR-X1 HyperStellar has been created for fully functional handling in space: ergonomic push-buttons suitable for use with gloves, dial details ensuring optimal time reading, extra lightweight to conform to payloads thanks to the combination of titanium and aluminium. These two materials are widely used in the aerospace industry, in particular to create complex parts that are subject to extreme mechanical stresses. Aluminium is known to generate an impermeable oxide layer, which protects it against corrosion. Grade 5 titanium has exceptional corrosion resistance properties, high biocompatibility and properties that enable the production of small, thin parts that are light yet strong.

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Robust, ergonomic, ultra-lightweight: the astronaut’s dream watch

As tough as a rocket, the BR-X1 HyperStellar stands out thanks to the innovative design of its 45 mm case made from titanium and aluminium: the cover, centre and surround of the case are made from polished and micro-blasted grade 5 titanium, while the bezel’s protective insert is in blue anodised aluminium, to combine lightness and strength. To protect it from impacts during missions, the square case of the BR-X1 is covered with a bumper in micro-blasted titanium and rubber that acts as a peripheral protective shell.

A rubber grip function has also been integrated into the case to ensure better handling when activating the chronograph’s functions, even when wearing gloves. Finally, the predominance of stone grey and electric blue –in particular for the short time measurement functions– is a subtle reference to two colours closely associated with space exploration: the grey of the moon and the blue of the Earth.

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Combining Haute Horlogerie finishes with extreme lightness, the «motor» of the Bell & Ross Hyperstellar chronograph is driven by a mechanical skeleton movement with automatic winding. Structured in the shape of an «X», its upper bridge, treated with black DLC reads like its signature. “X” is the code name that refers to NASA’s experimental projects, and which gives the watch its name: the BR-X1. The BR-X1 HyperStellar chronograph features a central 60-second counter. The minute timer on the chronograph function is positioned at 9 o’clock; instead of a hand, it features an ultra light aluminium disc resembling the blades of a turbine. Essential for calculating speeds, the tachymeter scale appears in blue on the flange.

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The back of the BR-X1 HyperStellar is made from grade 5 titanium. Like a planetary observation porthole, it features a small circular opening through which the beating heart of the balance can be seen. Made from grey-tinted sapphire crystal and featuring appliqué metal indices filled with Superluminova, the dial forms a clear window through which the exceptional movement can be admired. The subtly tapered skeleton hands also have exceptional photo-luminescent qualities, offering perfect readability in all conditions.

With its complex and sporty design, the case of the BR-X1 HyperStellar, which is water resistant to 100 metres, is secured with functional, non-indexed screws and opens from the back. The sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures optimal readability. The interstellar colours and finishes on the BR-X1 HyperStellar, which conform to Haute Horlogerie traditions, are strongly suggestive of space travel.

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Grade 5 titanium (satin-finished on the case back and front, microblasted on the bumper and polished on the bevels), produces several finish levels and perfectly complements the grey rubber (rubber grip, crown, push-buttons, crown guard), and the anodised electric blue used on the aluminium bezel. Combining strength and refinement, the bi-material strap is made from rubber and alligator leather. It features a steel buckle with an extremely robust overmoulded rubber insert.

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The perfect synthesis of Bell & Ross’ expertise in creating grand complication and innovative professional watches, the BR-X1 HyperStellar is an exceptional instrument dedicated to space exploration, which is available in a limited edition of 250 pieces. With its distinctive sporty and technical design featuring high-end horological finishes, the BR-X1 HyperStellar is the iconic fifth-generation square watch designed for the space missions of tomorrow.

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Technical Specifications

Model: Aviation BR-X1 HYPERSTELLAR

BR-X1 HYPERSTELLAR - TITANIUM Chronograph Limited Edition of 250 Pieces

Ref: BRX1-AL-TI-BLU

Movement
Bell & Ross special movement: BR-CAL.313
Automatic mechanical, Hand-wound mono-pusher,
Skeleton Chronograph.
‘X’-shaped upper bridge. 

56 jewels, 28,800 vph.
4-days power reserve.
Functions
Hours, minutes.
Chronograph: 
Small seconds at 3 o’clock.
Skeleton date at 6 o’clock.
Chronograph: 30-min timer at
9 o’clock, central chronograph seconds.
Case
45 mm diameter
Grade 5 Titanium.
Titanium and anodised blue aluminium
with rubber inserts. Rocker push-buttons.
Back with opening in tinted sapphire crystal, centred on the balance.
Dial
Grey-tinted sapphire crystal.
Metal appliqué indices with Superluminova® inserts. Metal skeleton Superluminova®-filled hour and minute hands.
Gilt appliqué indices with Superluminova® inserts. Skeleton Superluminova®-filledhour and minute hands.
Appliqué metal indices with Superluminova® inserts.
Crystal:
Grey-tinted sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
Water-resistance: 100 m
Strap
bi-material: Rubber and alligator.
Buckle: pin.
Steel with grey rubber insert.

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ARMIN STROM – Edge Double Barrel


















ARMIN STROM Edge Double Barrel Stainless steel PVD black Edition Limited NEW


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The next dimension – explore new directions :
ARMIN STROM Edge Double Barrel

ARMIN STROM ups its mojo for 2016 with Edge Double Barrel. With its striking movement
design and larger case size, the manual-wind wristwatch brings a vigorous intensity and gutsier
attitude to the brand.


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"The time is right for ARMIN STROM to step out with a stronger aesthetic. We've grown in
confidence and are ready to be bolder about our vision and design,"
explained ARMIN STROM
director and chief horologist Claude Greisler. "Our goal is to create models with real staying
power that will become iconic for the brand."


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Edge Double Barrel's ARM16 caliber features unusual geometric and angular components.
Spider-shaped crown wheels visually dominate the dial, complemented by large Arabic numeral
hour indicators and the 60-second register with power reserve indicator.

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Unconventional cross-grinding decoration of the hand-beveled bridges intensifies the watch's industrial feel.

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The bezel is enhanced with a series of cutouts. The larger 46.80mm diameter provides more depth and dimensionality to the caliber.

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Technical Specifications


Ref. ST16-EB.90  EDGE DOUBLE BARREL

Movement 
Manufacture movement ARMIN STROM  
16½‘‘‘ calibre ARM16
Specification
Winding-mechanism: Manual wind-up with spider-shaped crown wheels turning on the dial side
Impulse:
Double going barrel
Plates and bridges:
With cross-grinding decoration
Escapement: 
Escape wheel and pallets made of massive gold with hardened functional areas
Regulating system:
Screwed balance with Breguet overcoil
Frequency:
18,000 A/h
Number of Jewels:
  34
Number of individual parts: 
194
Diameter:
36.60mm
Height: 
7.70mm
Power reserve: 
8 days

Case 
Stainless steel PVD black
Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Diameter: 46.80mm
Height: 13.20mm
Water-resistance: 50m
Dial ring:  Black with white/silver indices and numerals
Hands:  Stainless steel
Functions:  Hour, minute, small second, power reserve indicator
Straps
Delivered with a black alligator strap and double-fold clasp
in stainless steel PVD black as well as an additional black rubber strap
Edition Limited to 100 pieces

Retail price:  CHF 26’900.--

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Bettina Fleury, Armin Strom AG,
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RJ-Romain Jerome – MOON ORBITER GMT Flying Tourbillon














RJ-Romain JeromeMOON-DNA ORBITER GMT Flying Tourbillon Limited Edition NEW

Moon orbiter GMT – More than a name, a lunar destiny

RJ-Romain Jerome unveils its new flying tourbillon, the Moon Orbiter GMT: the epitome of contemporary fine watchmaking. This futuristic, architectural and technical timepiece retains much of its predecessor’s DNA to unfold a whole new version.

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Orbital technique

RJ-Romain Jerome has once again teamed up with La Joux-Perret to produce the Moon Orbiter GMT.
Taking some aspects of the original model, the new timepiece is home to an automatic flying tourbillon
caliber, a made-to-measure movement which has been entirely redesigned.

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Unprecedented for the brand, the Moon Orbiter GMT sports an additional complication at 12 o’clock,
developed exclusively for this model: a fully-integrated, jumping hour retrograde GMT feature.

The new time zone is accompanied by a day/night function, which is indicated by a fully-functional disc
engraved with the sun and stars. The complication is regulated by means of a dedicated pusher at 2
o’clock on the case, acting as the timepiece’s claws as the continuity of RJ-Romain Jerome famous X
symbol.

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Set atop a ceramic ball bearing, this distinctive X shape is also to be found on the rear side of the case,
on the oscillating weight, balanced by inertia-blocks made from Moon SilverRJ, an alloy made of low
oxidation silver and genuine moon dust.

RJ-Romain Jerome’s unique spring piston lugs have been specially adapted for the new round case,
ensuring maximum comfort on the wrist.


Lunar aesthetics

The Moon Orbiter GMT marks a break from the previous model with a 48 mm rounded case, made
from steel incorporating elements from the Apollo 11 spacecraft.

In the centre, the dial is arranged around the brand’s iconic traverses, in which a flying tourbillon is
set at 9 o’clock, balanced by the time dial at 3 o’clock. The tourbillon is particularly remarkable for
its assertive aesthetics and for the bridges’ highly contemporary architecture.

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Characteristics of the Moon Orbiter GMT, the plate and dial form one piece that is engraved with a
stellar pattern motif. It allows maximum visibility on the movement’s circular-grained components
and train, both on the dial and on the rear side.

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Bringing a resolutely more contemporary touch, the redesigned hands feature a red tip as“a subtle
reminder of the red Moon,” says Manuel Emch. To complete the timepiece, the black alligator strap
has been enhanced with a red stitching.

Constituting a contemporary embodiment of fine watchmaking, the Moon Orbiter GMT timepiece
comes in a strictly limited edition of 25.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: Moon Orbiter GMT

Reference: RJ.M.TO.MO.011.01
| Collection Moon-DNA | Universe AIR

Movement
Calibre RJ7813L Mechanical self-winding movement – Flying tourbillon
Frequency 28,800 v/h
Jewelling 38 jewels
Power reserve 45 hours
Water resistance 3 atm (30 meters)
Functions
Hours and minutes at 3’clock
12-hours GMT retrograde at 12 o’clock and day/night at 2 o’clock on subdial,
Power reserve at 6 o’clock on subdial
Flying tourbillon at 9 o’clock
Case
Ø 48 mm
Satin-finished steel containing fragments of Apollo 11
Pushbuttons:  Steel Lugs: Polished steel, fitted with cylinder system for optimal wrist adjustment,
patented system
Case back: Sapphire crystal
Crown: Steel screw-lock crown with black rubber
Dial
Grey dial with laser engraved “stellar-patterned” and integrated X-shaped traverses
Circular satin-brushed countersFlying tourbillon at 9 o’clock.
Hands
Rhodiumed and satin-brushed with red lacquer hour and minute hands,
GMT and power reserve indicators
Strap 
Black alligator strap with pin buckle
Limited edition 25 pieces

Retail price:  CHF 99’000.-* / EUR 109’950.-*/ USD 120’950.-*

*Suggested retail price. RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice
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