Tuesday, June 6, 2017

REBELLION – WRAITH Drive Vaillante Edition


REBELLIONWRAITH Drive Vaillante Chronograph Edition

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REBELLION TIMEPIECES PRESENTS
THE OFFICIAL WRAITH DRIVE VAILLANTE EDITION WATCH


REBELLION Timepieces, a Swiss watchmaker of exclusive timepieces inspired by motorsport, unveils its newest model: Wraith Drive Vaillante Edition. This unique piece is inspired by the mythical comic book hero Michel Vaillant.

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WRAITH DRIVE VAILLANTE EDITION

An exceptional character requires an exceptional machine. In 2017, the mythical cartoon hero Michel Vaillant went from fiction to reality, by joining the REBELLION Racing team at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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The Wraith Drive Vaillante Edition, made in commemoration of this event, is part of the racinginspired series of Wraith Drive watches. This edition sports a titanium chassis, white calf leather strap, blue and red detail finishing, the Vaillante logo at 9 o’clock and 48 hours of autonomy.

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The DNA of Vaillante and REBELLION are perfectly embodied in every detail of this limited series. The watch will be available for purchase during the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the REBELLION Timepieces online store and will be delivered with an album signed by Michel  Vaillant’s publisher Philippe Graton.

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ON TRACK WITH MICHEL VAILLANT

Graton Editor, Motul and REBELLION Racing teamed up this year to give life to Michel Vaillant at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and throughout the FIA WEC World Endurance Championship. The three partners have devised a unique way, between fiction and reality, to pay homage to the most famous comic book racing driver.

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On this occasion, the new comic book «Rebellion» will go on sale as of June 2 and the Vaillante REBELLION team will be ready to race, in two exclusive cars, on the Circuit de la Sarthe for its legendary event, the 24 Hours of Le Mans (17 and 18 June).

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TECHNICAL DATA

Model: Wraith Drive Vaillante Edition

Movement 
Mechanical chronograph – Valjoux 7750
Winding Automatic
Frequency:  4 Hz / 28,800 vph
Power reserve: 48 hours
Jewels: 25 rubies
Diameter: 29,89 mm 
Height: 7,90 mm
Functions
Central hours and minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock,
central elapsed chronograph seconds, chronograph minute counter at 12 o&clock,
chronograph hour counter at 6 o'clock and date at 3 o'clock
Tachometer scale on base 500 in km/h
Case 
Round – Titanium Grade 5
Diameter: 47.5 mm
Thickness: 17.20 mm
Bezel: Titanium and tachometer ring
Crown: Titanium – screwed-down and fluted with REBELLION monogram
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with dual-sided antiglare treatment
No. of components: 30
Case back Screwed titanium case back with engraving REBELLION logo
Dial
White, Luminescent indexes
Material Brass
Water resistance 100 m / 10 ATM
Strap
Color White
Materia: Calf leather
Distance between lugs: 25.50/24 mm
Buckle: Triple folding clasp
Buckle features:  REBELLION logo engraving and double pushers
No. of buckle components: 20
Limited Edition of 30 pieces

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