Thursday, April 21, 2016

BREITLING – Navitimer 1884 Limited Edition



















BREITLING Navitimer 1884 Chronograph Limited Edition NEW

A milestone chronograph

A tribute to Breitling’s rich history, the
Navitimer 1884 limited series combines the famous 1952 aviation slide rule with a calendar featuring a pointer-type date display and twin day/month apertures for which the brand was renowned in the 1940s. A modern and original face for fans of exclusive watches.

1884 is first and foremost a date: that of the founding of Breitling by Léon Breitling, a keen devotee of chronographs and precision instruments. 1884 is now a watch, a limited series of the famous Navitimer perfectly summing up Breitling’s vocation and its range of passions.

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The conquest of the air, with the circular aviation slide rule that made the Navitimer the cult watch among pilots and dedicated aviation enthusiasts.

Useful, user-friendly functions, with a complete calendar displaying the day and the month through twin apertures at 12 o’clock, and the date by means of a central pointer tipped with a moon crescent: a system known as Datora that became a 1940s Breitling bestseller.

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Technical and powerful designs, with an all-black dial made using the “par épargne” technique on a solid silver base enlivened with red accents.

Performance, with a selfwinding chronograph movement chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), the benchmark in terms of reliability and precision.

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This model features an interesting practical detail in the shape of a 9 o’clock small seconds subdial providing an additional 24-hour “military-time” display much favored by pilots and which also facilitates calendar adjustment by distinguishing between day and night.

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Issued in a 1,884-piece limited series, this Navitimer 1884 stands out with its generous 46 mm case accentuating the character of the design, as well as optimizing dial readability. In addition to the choice of a bracelet or a leather or crocodile leather strap, this model is also available with a new black rubber strap featuring an aircraft tire-tread motif.

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Technical Specifications

model : Navitimer 1884 Limited Edition 

Reference: A2135024/BE62/252S/A20D.2 Rubber Strap (Black)
Reference: A2135024/BE62/443A Navitimer (Steel Bracelet )

Movement
Breitling Caliber B21,  
(Base Movement: ETA Valjoux 7751)
Self Winding/Automatic 
Officially chronometer-certified by the COSC, self-winding High-frequency 
Vibration: 28 800 v.p.h
Power Reserve: 42 Hours
25 jewels
Functions
Chronograph:
1/4th of a second chronograph
30-minute and 12-hour totalizers
Calendar: Day & month dial aperture, date pointer
Case
Steel (Limited)
Diameter: 46 mm
Water resistance to 3 bars
Rotating bezel with circular slide rule
Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Dial
Black
Straps/Bracelet

Leather, crocodile leather, rubber Navitimer/Navitimer
Interhorn width: 24/20 mm
Buckle: Pushbutton folding clasp
Year: 2016
Limited Edition  
1,884-piece   

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A. Lange & Söhne – LANGE 1 TIME ZONE Concorso d’Edition 2016


A. Lange & SöhneLANGE 1 TIME ZONEConcorso d’Edition2016

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A. Lange & Söhne at the Concorso d’Eleganza 2016

For the fifth time now, A. Lange & Söhne is taking part in the parade of automotive works of art on Lake Como. This year's motto of the prestigious competition for classic automobiles and futuristic concept cars is 'Back to the future – the journey continues'. Once again, the winner in the 'Best of show' category will be presented with a unique LANGE 1 TIME ZONE 'Como Edition'.

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The elite in classic automotive engineering is reconvening on Lake Como from 20 to 22 May. Splendid vintage cars with fascinating backstories will be vying for the favour of the jury and the spectators in eight categories. A. Lange & Söhne has sponsored the elegance competition since 2012; it is considered to be one of the most traditional and significant events of its kind.

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Every car recounts its own exciting story in the rambling park of the Villa d'Este. The 1952 Pegaso Cupula is one of them.

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Last year, it won the prize for the most stunning design. As extravagant as they are rare, Spanish-made Pegaso coupés continue to impress aficionados with their intrepid combination of colour, finesse of form and technology.

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This year, in the category 'Daring to be different – designs that pushed the envelope', the show will highlight examples of particularly bold, often controversially debated and yet decidedly trailblazing innovations in the domains of design and technology.

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If the LANGE 1 TIME ZONE 'Como Edition' – created especially for the Concorso – were a car, it would rank among the favourites in this category.

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The prominent asymmetric dial of the LANGE 1 startled the world when it had its debut in 1994, making the reborn A. Lange & Söhne brand famous overnight.

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The innovative home-time and time-zone display expresses the mechanical prowess with which the manufactory continues to thrill watch enthusiasts and collectors. The hand-engraved caseback of the special-edition model in white gold features the Concorso's coat of arms.

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On the city ring, Como stands for Central European Time. Lange CEO Wilhelm Schmid will personally present the winner of the 'Best of show' category with the unique timepiece on the occasion of the awards ceremony on 22 May.

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Technical Specifications

Model: LANGE 1 TIME ZONE

Case versions:

 Reference №: 116.039 White Gold  (Back: Open)
 Reference №: 116.049 White Gold  (Back: Hunter)
 Reference №: 116.021 Yellow Gold
 Reference №: 116.025 Platinum
 Reference №: 116.032 Pink Gold

Movement:
Lange manufacture caliber:  L031.1
Number of parts movement/jewels:   417/54
Escapement:   Lever escapement
Movement measures:
Diameter: 34.1 millimeters,
Height: 6.65 millimeters
Oscillator: 
Shock-proofed glucydur screw balance,
Nivarox balance spring with a frequency of 21,600 semi-oscillations per hour,
whiplash precision index adjuster with patented beat adjustment mechanism
Power reserve:   More than 72 hours when fully wound
Functions: 
Home time coupled with outsize date.
Zone time with city ring.
Separate day/night indicators for home and zone time.
Subsidiary seconds dial. UP/DOWN power-reserve indicator.
Stop-seconds mechanism.
Case measures:
Diameter: 41.9 millimeters,
Height: 11.0 millimeters
Strap:
Hand-sewn alligator leather strap.

Case versions:
Platinum, pink gold, yellow gold, white gold

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