Jaquet Droz – GRANDE SECONDE Skelet-One 280th Anniversary

Jaquet Droz – GRANDE SECONDE Skelet-One 280th Anniversary

In a new architectural interpretation of its icon, the Grande Seconde Skelet-One lets light into the heart of its mechanics.

The Grande Seconde incarnates the essence of the Jaquet Droz watchmaking art. While the brand has oft varied its design, for the first time it proposes a sapphire dial integrated within a skeleton composition. The Grande Seconde Skelet-One marks a true stylistic turning point in the brand’s history, as part of its prestigious 280th anniversary celebrations.

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The objective of this creation was to let light shine to the deepest reaches of the Grande Seconde, all while preserving the figure “8” shape that is its aesthetic signature. To do so, Jaquet Droz maintained the uncluttered character of the dial that is distinguished by the legendary hours and minutes counter with Roman numerals at 12 o’clock, intertwined with the large seconds counter with Arabic numerals at 6 o’clock.

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The composition stays true in all aspects to the original inspiration of the Grande Seconde, playing with decorated surfaces as much as empty spaces. As in music, where rests count just as much (if not more) than notes, the Grande Seconde finds balance as it alternates between full and empty.

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Similarly this new interpretation in total transparency – a first for Jaquet Droz – accords ample breathing space to the time indications. Hours, minutes and seconds stand out in a new transparent aesthetic bathed in light. Jaquet Droz has left only the bridges showing, which structure the piece’s movement.

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The sapphire dial, on which the large seconds hand turns, perfectly complements the skeleton movement, constructed in successive layers, themselves visible from the side. The plate is now entirely openworked. The casing-up circle has been eliminated, allowing for a more open composition. At 12 o’clock, the hours and minutes turn around a sapphire hour ring, set on a base of gold. The ensemble is held together by five indexed screws, oriented in a chosen direction.

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Used for the first time by Jaquet Droz, this procedure was derived from an existing armory system and adapted by the brand’s technical teams. The oscillating weight in gold has also been openworked to let light diffuse freely into the heart of the movement.

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The Grande Seconde Skelet-One, equipped with a silicon double barrel, balance spring and pallet lugs, features a hand-assembled Caliber 2663 SQ.

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  It is the first to reveal the mechanical choreography beating at the heart of the Grande Seconde.

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The Grande Seconde Skelet-One, with a diameter of 41 mm, comes in three interpretations: red gold, white gold and ceramic.

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 “Some watches tell time, some tell a story.”

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Technical Specifications 
 

Reference J003523240 - Red Gold
Reference J003524240 - White Gold
Reference J003525540 - Black Ceramic

Movement
Jaquet Droz 2663 SQ, self-winding skeleton mechanical movement,
black treatment, silicon balance spring and pallet horns, double barrel,
18-karat red gold oscillating weight Individual number engraved on the oscillating weight
Indications
Off-centered hours and minutes, large off-centered second
Jewelling     30 jewels
Power reserve     68 hours
Frequency     28,800 v.p.h
Case

• 18-karat Red Gold
• 18-karat White Gold
• Black ceramic

Diameter 41 mm
Height 12.30 mm
Water resistance     To 3 bar (30 meters)
Dial

• Sapphire dial Hour circle in 18-karat white gold Dial fixing screws in 18-karat red gold
• Sapphire dial Black ceramic hour circle Indexes and dial fixing screws in red gold

Hands     18-karat red gold

• Sapphire dial Hour circle in 18-karat white gold Dial fixing screws in blued steel

Hands     Blued steel
Strap

• Rolled-edge hand-made black alligator strap

Buckle     18-karat red gold ardillon buckle

• Rolled-edge hand-made black fabric

Buckle     Stainless steel and ceramic folding clasp with black PVD treatment

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OFFICINE PANERAI – PAM00956 LUMINOR Regatta Transat Classique 2019 Edition

OFFICINE PANERAI – PAM00956 LUMINOR Regatta Transat Classique 2019 - 47mm Unique Special Edition

Luminor Transat Classique Regatta

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To celebrate the most extreme classic race in the world – 2,000 miles across the Atlantic ocean – Panerai has created the Luminor Transat Classique Regatta, an exclusive special edition of 150 examples of the chronograph with a reverse countdown mechanism for indicating the moments preceding the start of a race with greatest accuracy.

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Panerai presents the Luminor Regatta Transat Classique, a remarkable new watch for wearing at sea, created in only 150 examples in honour the most thrilling international regatta for classic yachts: the Panerai Transat Classique 2019. The challenge is an epic one: in January 2019 a fleet of classic yachts will set sail from Lanzarote and cross the Atlantic Ocean, heading for their destination, St Kitts in the Caribbean Sea.

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The crews will face the 3,000 nautical miles of this route – which is engraved on the back of the watch together with the logo of the race – relying only on their skill, their courage and the timbers of their magnificent yachts, trying to emulate the great navigators of the past in this race which is not only against the other competitors but above all a battle against the power of nature. Also taking part in the race will be Panerai’s 1936 Bermudan ketch, Eilean, tackling the 38th transatlantic crossing of her career.

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The watch has an overall blue look, that being the colour of the dial and the rubber strap, set off by the solid brushed titanium case and its polished bezel. The new Luminor Regatta Transat Classique is a chronograph designed for everyone who loves the sea. It is fitted with the race countdown function, which enables the minutes and seconds preceding the start of a race to be measured.

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The remarkable simplicity of using the function is a tribute to the excellent innovative technology incorporated in the P.9100/R automatic chronograph calibre: the push-piece at 4 o’clock stops the orange chronograph minute hand at the desired moment in relation to the length of the countdown. When the chronograph is started, the relative hands begin to move, indicating first the minutes and seconds remaining until the start and, once the countdown is completed, the time elapsed since the start of the race.

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Other functions and features enhance this precision instrument, making it the perfect companion for life at sea: the classic Panerai device protecting the winding crown, which helps to ensure the watch’s water-resistance to 10 bar (a depth of about 100 metres);

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The flyback chronograph with two counters, for measuring two partial times in quick succession; the tachymeter scale in knots on the flange, for calculating the speed of the boat; the power reserve of three days, ideal for covering the requirements of a long weekend at sea; and the device for zeroing the seconds hand to achieve perfect synchronisation.

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This powerful concentration of design and technology, available exclusively in Panerai boutiques throughout the world, is the result of Panerai’s exceptional expertise in high quality sports watchmaking.

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The Luminor Regatta case has the characteristic Panerai lever device for protecting the winding crown, and it is 47 mm in diameter. It is made of brushed titanium, a material which is light and strong with the bezel polished in contrast. The solid back is engraved in relief with the inscription - PANERAI Transat Classique 2019.

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Water-resistant to 10 atmospheres (100 metres), as is appropriate for an advanced instrument for professional sailors, there are only 150 units.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: LUMINOR Special Edition

Model: LUMINOR Regatta Transat Classique 2019 - 47mm

Unique Edition of 150 units

Reference: PAM00956

MovementAutomatic mechanical, Panerai P.9100/R calibre
Executed entirely by Panerai
Diameter (13¾ lignes) little thicker (9.55mm) and has 26 more parts
Movement consists of 328 components altogether
Oscillation frequency 4 Hz.

Frequency: 28,800 alternations/hour.
Glucydur® balance, 37 jewels.
KIF Parechoc® anti-shock device.

Power reserve: 72H  (3 days), two barrels.

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Case
Brushed Titanium Grade 5 (Ti 6Al-4V).
Diameter 47 mm,
Bezel:  Polished Titanium
Back:  Brushed titanium.
Solid back is engraved in relief with the logo - PANERAI Transat Classique 2019
Sapphire, made of corundum, 1.6 mm thick.

Anti-reflective coating.
Device Protection Crown: (protected as trademark) Brushed titanium.

Water Resistance "10 bar (~100 metres)"
Dial
Blue with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers.
Chronograph hour counter at 3 o' clock,
seconds at 9 o’clock, central chronograph seconds and minutes hands.
Functions
Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds,
Flyback Chronograph, Regatta, Second reset
Strap
Blue rubber strap - 26/22.0 Standard

Special:  Available exclusively in Panerai boutique
 Limited Edition of 150 units pieces

 *Officine Panerai is not the owner of the Glucydur® and KIF Parechoc® trademarks.
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F.P.Journe – OCTA lineSport 2018

F.P.Journe – OCTA Centigraphe Sport and Octa Sport - lineSport 2018

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CENTIGRAPHE SPORT AND OCTA SPORT 2018

F.P.Journe introduces a new design for the Centigraphe Sport and the Octa Sport. The two models are available with a 44 mm diameter case in Titanium grade 5 of anthracite color with an assorted bracelet. The bezel in Titanium and ceramic follows the codes of the Chronographe Monopoussoir Rattrapante with numbers engraved in the Titanium base. For the first time, a new bright yellow dial brings a new intensity to the lineSport with luminescent appliqué numbers surrounded with black as well as sapphire counters with red numbers.

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The Titanium is frequently used in boating and the aeronautics for its lightness and it high resistance to corrosion and wear. Its matte finishing is emphasizing its contemporary sportive aspect. In a constant quest for performance and lightness, the movement is made from Aluminium alloy, each watch weighing 75 grams.

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The hand-wound mechanical movement of the Centigraphe indicates elapsed times from a 100th of a second to 10 minutes, visible on 3 dials.

The Octa Sport features a day and night indication and a date now even larger (4.7 x 2.6 mm) for optimal readability. The automatic winding mechanical movement with a Titanium rotor and a Tungsten segment uses any slightest movement of the wrist to increase the winding of the watch providing 160 hours of power reserve.

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The Centigraphe Sport and the Octa Sport are also available with a case and bracelet in Platinum or 18K red Gold with hammered finishing.

THE CENTIGRAPHE SPORT

The Centigraphe Contributes to the Medical Research of the ICM

Godfather of the Centigraphe Souverain, Jean Todt remains the initiator of F.P.Journe’s engagement towards the ICM – Institute of Brain and Spinal Cord in Paris - to help fight degenerative diseases.

In purchasing an F.P.Journe Centigraphe, you are also supporting the medical research carried out by the ICM. Along with Professor Gérard Saillant, Luc Besson, Jean Réno, Jean Todt, Michelle Yeoh and Michael Schumacher, amongst others, François-Paul Journe has committed to the ICM in donating 30% of the profits from the sale of each Centigraphe Sport to the ICM, with no time limit. (www.icm-institute.org).

Patented ergonomic chronograph

The chronograph is started, stopped and zeroed by a rocker at 2 o’clock in the case band, instead of the usual buttons on either side of the crown. This ergonomic design, perfectly fitted to the wristwatch, is patented (No EP 818 734 A1).

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Patented chronograph mechanism

A second patent (No EP 1 978 424 A1) was granted for the mechanism’s ingenious configuration, which effectively isolates the chronograph from the timekeeping function. This means the balance amplitude is unaffected when the chronograph is running. The hands of the 100th of a second counter, the 20 seconds, and the 10 minutes hand are driven by 2 different wheel trains, themselves driven by the centre of the mainspring. Another separate train of wheels, also driven by the barrel arbor, drives the 10-minutes hand.

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1/100th second recorder hand

The 100th of a second’s hand, released by the watch's escapement, makes one revolution of the dial per second. A wheel mounted on the escape wheel (4th wheel of the going train) releases the arbor to which the hand is fitted. The seconds are driven by the going train from the barrel, and by the energy of the chronograph train, as transmitted by the barrel arbor.

One ingenious feature of the 100th of a second is that it may be stopped anywhere along its one-second journey around its dial, even between two 100th-second divisions, enabling a fractional reading. This is achieved by vertically disengaging the pinion of the 100th of a second hand from that of the escapement, which presses on the pivot shank and acts as a brake.

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Return to zero

The 20-seconds hand and the 10-minutes hand are zeroed back by hammer levers acting on the snail cams. The 100th of a second hand is stopped at zero by a beak protruding from its pinion, which presses on a lever and thus blocks the chronograph train.

Maintaining power and power reserve

The barrel features a maintaining power system in order to ensure that the driving force does not decrease during winding. The mainspring supplies at least 80 hours of power reserve without the chronograph, and 24 hours with the chronograph running.

THE OCTA SPORT

Zoom on the winding of the Octa calibre

The Octa calibre 1300-3 is a constant search for functionality and provides a power reserve of 160 hours. The unidirectional winding of the exclusive off-centre F.P. Journe rotor in achieved by a self-locking ball bearing system.

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Thus each movement, no matter how slight, is utilized for the optimal winding of the watch and an irreproachable stability.

The Centigraphe Sport and the Octa Sport are is available in the F.P.Journe Boutiques in: Paris - Geneva - New York - Tokyo - Hong Kong - Los Angeles - Miami - Beirut - Kiev

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: OCTA lineSport

Model: CENTIGRAPHE SPORT - CTS 2

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Movement 
Calibre FPJ 1506 in Aluminium alloy
Manual winding

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Dimensions of the Movement 
Overall diameter: 34.40mm
Casing-up diameter: 34.00mm
Overall height: 5.60mm
Height of hands: 1.45mm
Height of winding stem: 2.69mm
Diameter of stem thread: S1.20mm
Balance

• Free-sprung balance with four adjustable inertia weights
• Anachron free sprung balance spring
• Mobile stud holders
• Pinned GE stud
• Spring pinned to the collet
• Frequency: 21,600 v/h (3Hz)
• Inertia: 10.10 mg*cm 2
• Angle of lift: 52°
• Amplitude: 0h dial up: > 320°
• 24h dial up: > 280°

Escapement
In-line lever escapement - 15-tooth escape wheel
Indications 

•  Central hours and minutes
• 1 second counter at 10 o’clock
• 20 seconds counter at 2 o’clock
• 10 minutes counter at 6 o’clock

Chronograph
Separate chronograph train driven directly from the mainspring
1/100th second readout
Power Reserve
80 hours with the chronograph stopped
24 hours with the chronograph running
Finishing Circular stripes on the bridges
Circular graining on the baseplate
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Straight-grained steel work
Case 
Titanium with rubber inserts
Diameter: 44.00mm
Total height: 10.70mm
Dial 
Yellow lacquered Aluminium and transparent sapphire
Crown Titanium with rubber coating
Bracelet Titanium with rubber inserts
Deployant Clasp Titanium with rubber coating, adjustable
Control 
Rocker arm to start, stop and zero the chronograph
   - 3 position winding crown
   - Position 0, disengaged
   - Position 1, winding
   - Position 2, time-setting
Number of Parts

• Movement without dial 284
• Cased up with strap 561
• Jewels 50
• Rubber 72

Weight 
Total weight on Titanium bracelet: 75 g
Movement alone 12 g
Sapphire glass 7 g

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Collection: OCTA lineSport

Model: OCTA SPORT - ARS 2

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Movement
Automatic Calibre FPJ 1300-3 in Aluminium alloy
Unidirectional automatic winding

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Dimensions of the movement
Overall diameter: 30.80 mm
Casing-up diameter: 30.40 mm
Overall height: 5.70 mm
Height of winding stem: 3.00 mm
Diameter of stem thread: S0.90 mm
Balance 

• Four adjustable inertia weights
• Anachron free-sprung flat balance spring
• Mobile stud holder
• Free Sprung
• Nivatronic laser soldered balance spring
• Pinned GE stud
• Frequency : 21'600 Alt/h, 3 Hz
• Inertia : 10.10 mg/cm2
• Angle of lift : 52°
• Amplitude : 12 h dial up : > 280°
• 90 h dial up : > 220°

Main characteristics 
Three position crown:
Winding of the watch in position 0, clock wise
Correction of date in position 1, anti-clockwise
Correction of time in position 2
Instant jump calendar
Off centre winding rotor in Titanium with Tungsten segment
Barrel with slipping spring
Escapement 15 tooth
Indications

• Central hours and minutes
• Small second at 6h00
• Day/Night indication at 9h00
• Power reserve at 10h30
• Very large date at 1h00
• Autonomy 160+/- 10 hours
• Winding Speed on watch winder: 274 rotations / 24 hours

Decoration
Circular Cotes de Genève on bridges
Partly circular graining on baseplate
Polished screw heads with chamfered slots
Chamfered and circular grained wheels
Steel components hand polished and chamfered
Case
Titanium with rubber inserts
Diameter: 44.00mm
Total height: 11.00mm
Dial
Yellow lacquered Aluminium and sapphire
Superluminova hands
Superluminova appliqué numerals
12 luminescent points
Number of parts 

• Movement without dial 286
• Cased up with Titanium bracelet 510
• Jewels 40

Weight 
Total weight on Titanium bracelet 75 g
Movement alone 11 g
Sapphire glass sub dial 2 g

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LONGINES – Conquest Chronograph by Mikaela Shiffrin

LONGINES – Conquest Quartz Chronograph by Mikaela Shiffrin

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The Conquest Chronograph by Mikaela Shiffrin, 

a Longines Watch inspired by the Alpine Ski Champion

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As a privileged partner of the ski world for nearly a century, Longines presents a new variation of its Conquest line, personalised by its Ambassador of Elegance, skier Mikaela Shiffrin.  Like the many slopes she has conquered, the blue aventurine dial of the Conquest Chronograph by Mikaela Shiffrin evokes the glitter of snow crystals, while the dashes of red on the timepiece recall the colours of the American flag, honouring the champion's home country. Offering a subtle blend of performance and elegance, the entire Conquest collection reflects the bond that unites Longines and the world of sports.

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As the Official Timekeeper of the World Cup and Alpine World Ski Championships, Longines has long been a key player in competitive skiing. The Swiss watchmaking brand is proud to include Mikaela Shiffrin among its most talented Ambassadors of Elegance.

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As a representative of Longines since 2014, the American skier discovered the brand's know-how through its museum and production workshops during an April 2018 visit to its Saint-Imier headquarters in Switzerland.

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Mikaela Shiffrin took full advantage of the occasion to personalize her own watch from the Conquest collection, which symbolizes the brand's commitment to the world of sports and its long tradition as sports timekeeper. Combining its defining values of elegance and performance, this collection has continued to grow steadily over the years.

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Mikaela Shiffrin was eager to bring a touch of her own dynamic and elegant personality to the watch’s design. “When I visited Saint-Imier and discovered the complexity behind these watches, I was delighted to participate in the creation of my own watch,” said the Longines Ambassador of Elegance during the watch’s October 2018 unveiling in Sölden for the opening of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup. “I am proud to lend my name to a Longines timepiece. The Conquest Chronograph by Mikaela Shiffrin reflects my sporting character without compromising its feminine styling.”

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The blue aventurine dial of the Conquest Chronograph by Mikaela Shiffrin, along with hints of red on the chronograph’s flange and hands, evoke the colours of the American flag, honoring the skier's home country and her famous ski suit. For the first time, Longines is offering a dial made of aventurine, a fine gemstone with colours that shift and come to life under variations in light. The glitter evokes the sparkling snow cover that drapes the ski slopes carved out by this champion.

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The caseback of the Conquest Chronograph by Mikaela Shiffrin features a special engraving that shows the racing skier's silhouette, along with her signature.

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To enhance the sporty and technical style, this unique piece comes with a steel bracelet and a case designed specifically for the occasion, featuring the timepiece's main colours and the Ambassador of Elegance's own signature.

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Technical Specifications

Model:  Conquest Chronograph by Mikaela Shiffrin
Reference number: L3.379.4.98.6

Movement
Quartz chronograph movement (L538.3)
Base calibre ETA 251.474 ZA PRD
Diameter: ø 10½’’’ – 23.90 mm
Height: 4.70 mm
Battery: 394 Renata
Jewels: 23
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph and date
Case
Circular, stainless steel, Ø 36 mm
Mirror polished screw-in case back with a special engraving showing Mikaela Shiffrin’s figure skiing and her signature
Screw-in crown with protective shoulder
Sapphire crystal with multi-layered anti-reflective coating
Water-resistant: To 30 bar (300m)
Dial
Aventurine blue
Display: 1 Arabic numeral and 11 indices
Date aperture at 4 o’clock
Small second at 6 o’clock
Chronograph:
Central second hand; 30-minute counter at 10 o’clock
Hands
Rhodium-plated with Super-LumiNova®(hour and minute hands)
Rhodium-plated (small second hand)
Red (central seconds and 30-minute counter hands)
Bracelet
Stainless steel with triple safety folding clasp and push-piece opening mechanism


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