Thursday, May 26, 2016

Ateliers deMonaco – Tourbillon Ronde d'Or – Grand Prix de Monaco 1966















Ateliers deMonaco Tourbillon Ronde d'Or – Grand Prix de Monaco 1966 Gold Unique Piece NEW


Ateliers deMonaco introduces a unique piece :
 The
new Tourbillon Ronde d’Or - Grand Prix de Monaco 1966

Geneva – May 2016

On the occasion of the 74th Grand Prix de Monaco, Ateliers deMonaco has created the Tourbillon Ronde d'Or – Grand Prix de Monaco 1966. A unique piece which pays tribute to one of the most important and prestigious automobile events in the world and commemorates the 1966 race. Embodied in this exquisite piece of art, Ateliers deMonaco's relentless pursuit of excellence is once again expressed though a subtle combination of craftsmanship and complex construction, representing an authentic technical prowess.


Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO







































Doubtless the most striking aspect of this unique timepiece, catching and holding the gaze, is the beautiful multi-layer hand-engraved 18K white solid gold dial representing the poster of the 1966 Grand Prix de Monaco. It features the green BRM driven by Graham Hill chasing John Surtee's red Ferrari. The scene is set in front of the renown Palace of Monaco. This Classic piece of automobilia captures the essence of the French Riviera and the excitement of the Grand Prix.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO  




























From years of practice, our master hand-engraver, Bernard Ditzof honed his skills, elevating himself to be one of the very few people in the world that can master such dexterity and method. Indeed, hand engraving is one of the most difficult and most complex work that can be performed on a movement, dial or case. Anyone who has ever watched a hand engraver at work understands the concentration and attention to detail necessary to create such a work of art. A single line must be repeatedly cut to create the correct depth for the engraving. This technique requires a great amount of focus and patience. Should the engraver make one small mistake, the whole piece has to be discarded - perfection is always sought and found.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO
































The dial of the Tourbillon Ronde d'Or Grand Prix de Monaco 1966 required an extraordinary 200 hours of work as the engraver delicately wielded the burin to extract life, adding depth and volume to a flat gold surface using a low-relief technique. The hand engraving gives to this watch its own personal touch and makes it a one of a kind creation.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO
































Fully respecting the aesthetics of Ateliers deMonaco, this watch is housed in an 18K white gold case of 44mm, a diameter which lets leash the creativity of the brand's craftsmen. Through the sapphire case back, one can gaze upon the patented Tourbillon XP1 movement, with its comfortable 42-hour power reserve.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO







































Embellished with 29-jewel and a hand-engraved 22 carats gold rotor, it runs at a rate of 28,800 beats per hour. The Tourbillon XP1 provides remarkable technical performance and traditional watchmaking know-how with the sapphire tourbillon bridge. The brown alligator leather strap with its 18K white gold folding buckle adds a touch of elegance, which endows this unique piece with its special allure.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ...           BIG FOTO




















----------------------------------------------
Technical specifications

Model: Tourbillon Ronde d'Or – Grand Prix de Monaco 1966

Reference: dMc-TB-GP2-WG

Movement:
Patented XP 1 minute Tourbillon
Automatic winding
Curved chamfered and hand perlage decoration on bridges
Hand engraved 22K carats gold rotor
Silicium escape wheel and lever
Alternances 28,800 beats/hour (4 Hrz)
Sapphire tourbillon bridge
42 hours power reserve 
Functions:
Hour, minutes, small seconds (6 o’clock)
Case:
18K White gold
Diameter 44 MM
Thickness 13.1 MM
31 parts overall
Titanium core
Brushed, polished and assembled by hand
Front and back sapphire crystal
Water resistant up to 3 ATM  
Dial:
Solid gold 4 layers applied by hand
Hand engraved dial showing Grand Prix de Monaco Mai 1966
6 o'clock tourbillon opening
Hands: Dauphine shaped
Strap:
Hand stitched alligator leather
18K folding buckle

Edition:  Unique piece.


----------------------------------
Press release 
-------------------------------------------------------
For more information, please visit our website or feel free to contact us directly.
You can e-mail Ms Manon Bussod: mbussod@ateliers-demonaco.com
-------------------------------------------------------
Ateliers deMonaco
Palais de la Scala
1, Avenue Henry Dunant
98000 Monaco
Telephone : +377 97975747

Elisabeth van Pappelendam, PR & Operations Manager
betty@ateliers-demonaco.com
-------------------------------------------------
blog.ateliers-demonaco.com
-------------------------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Ateliers.deMonaco
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Ateliers-DeMonaco.com

BREITLING – CHRONOLINER Red Gold 46 Chronograph Limited Edition




















BREITLING CHRONOLINER Red Gold 46 Chronograph Limited Edition NEW

An instrument in gold

With its timeless look and its triple timezone chronograph, the Chronoliner has asserted itself as the authentic flight captain’s watch. It offers a blend of luxury and performance in a red gold limited series that will appeal to aviation aficionados, whether in aircraft cockpits or cabins.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ....                BIG FOTO
























An 18K red gold case, a bezel in ultra-hard, scratch-resistant high-tech black ceramic: this Chronoliner special model combines materials and colors in an original way. An appealing means of accentuating its technical and powerful styling distinguished by a star-shaped cut-out that facilitates handling. The touch of originality is reinforced by an exclusive rubber strap picking up the design of the steel mesh Breitling Aero Classic bracelet. The gold and black contrast may also be extended by opting for a leather or crocodile leather strap.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ....                BIG FOTO































Chronoliner is an ideal travel companion that combines the two functions most useful to aviation professionals as well as globetrotters: a chronograph to measure flight times; and a triple timezone display to juggle with the time around the planet. The second timezone indication in 24-hour mode (useful for distinguishing between day and night) is indicated by a red-tipped central hand, while the rotating bezel serves to read off a third timezone, also in 24-hour mode.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ....                BIG FOTO







































The selfwinding chronograph movement, chronometer-certified by the COSC (Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute), ensures maximum precision and reliability. Its functions are clearly displayed on a dial worthy of the finest flight instruments, with counters at 12, 9 and 6 o’clock.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ....                BIG FOTO







































Issued in a 250-piece limited series, the gold Chronoliner (water-resistant to 100 m) features a caseback bearing the stylized planes that were a longtime Breitling signature. The entire spirit of aviation conveyed through an original and timeless style.

Click on the mouse wheel to see the large size ....                BIG FOTO
































-------------------------------------------------------------
Technical Specifications 

Reference: R2431212/BE83/256S/R20D.3

Movement: 
Breitling Caliber 24, (Base movement: ETA Valjoux 7754)
Officially chronometer-certified by the COSC,
Self winding, high-frequency, 2nd timezone (24 hr)
(28,800 vibrations)
Over 42-hour power reserve.
25jewels
Functions
1/4th second chronograph
30-minute and 12-hour totalizers
2nd time-zone in 24-hour mode on the dial
3rd time-zone on the bezel
Calendar: Dial aperture 
Case: 
18K red gold with ceramic bezel (250-piece limited series).
Crown: Non screw-locked, two gaskets.
Bidirectional rotating bezel.
Cambered sapphire crystal, glare-proofed on both sides
Diameter: 46 mm
Thickness: 15.95 mm
Crystal: Cambered sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Water-resistant to 100 m (330 ft).
Dials: Black
Straps/bracelet:
Strap: Rubber Aero Classic (Black)
Leather, crocodile leather
Buckle: Folding clasp
Ocean Classic (steel mesh) or Navitimer
Interhorn width: 24/20 mm
Weight (without strap): 118.57 gr.

Limited editions 250 pieces

-----------------------------------------------------
www.facebook.com - Breitling
 ------------------------------------------------------------
www.Breitling-museum.com 
 ------------------------------------------------------------------
www.Breitling.com