Saturday, March 26, 2022

Christopher Ward – C63 Ukraine Edition

Christopher WardSPORT C63 Ukraine Limited Edition 2022

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Helping those in need

What’s the best way we can help those whose lives have been devastated by the Ukraine war? By creating a unique timepiece – with all the profits it generates going to the Red Cross in Ukraine.

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The C63 Ukraine LE is limited to 300 pieces and boasts a dial that represents the ancient colours of the 🇺🇦Ukraine flag. Meanwhile on the backplate, the words ‘Слава Україні!’ (Glory to Ukraine!) have been engraved. Our goal is simple: to raise £150,000 – it’d be fantastic if you can help us get there.

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The C63 Ukraine Limited Edition. Based on the C63 Sealander Automatic, all proceeds from the watch will go to the International Committee Of The Red Cross (ICRC) in Ukraine.

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Limited to just 300 pieces, the C63 Ukraine boasts a dial that represents ancient colours of the 🇺🇦 Ukraine flag, while on the backplate,‘Слава Україні!’ (Glory to Ukraine) has been engraved.

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Thanks to our suppliers’ generosity – who’ve reduced their prices for this watch – even more of the proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Of course, it’s you, our customers, who’ll be making the most significant contribution if you purchase one of these unique timepieces.

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With your generosity we hope to raise around £150,000 ($200,000 / €175,000) for the ICRC to distribute to those most in need.

#ChristopherWard #C63UkraineLimitedEdition #standwithukraine

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


Model:  C63 Ukraine Limited Edition  

Collection:   SPORT  

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Reference:  C63-39ADA3-UKRN-VK

Case
Material Stainless steel 39mm
Height 11.25mm
Lug-to-Lug 45.8mm
Elaboré ‘Colimaçoné’ finish on the movement
Brushed and polished marine-grade stainless steel case
Circular brushed and polished fixed steel bezel
Anti-shock system
Embossed screw-down crown
Screw down display caseback
Unique engraved serial number
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case Weight 61g
Weight inc. Strap 86g
Water Resistance 15 ATM (150m)
Movement
Caliber: Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve 38 hours
No of Jewels 26
Complication Type Date
Vibrations 28,800 p/hr (4Hz)
Timing Tolerance +/- 20 sec p/day
Twin-flag engraving over 'Colimaçoné' finish on the rotor
Dial
Colour Blue/Yellow
Lume SLN X1 BL C1
Strap
Vintage black leather
Marine-grade stainless steel bracelet with 'Christopher Ward' engraving, micro-adjustable ratchet clasp and quick-release system for easy changing
Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and owner's handbook

Features
    Swiss made
    Limited edition of 300 pieces
    Central hacking seconds
    Date calendar
    Polished lacquer dial
    Top-brushed indexes with diamond polished facets
    Brushed and polished steel hands
    Signature Trident counter-balance on seconds hand
    Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL C1-filled hands and indexes
    Vintage oak leather strap with quick-release pins for easy changing
    Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and owner's handbook


* Pre-order for early July 2022


Limited to 300 pieces

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

URWERK – UR-100V Time and Culture I Edition

 

URWERK UR-SATELLITE UR-100V Time and Culture I” Automatic Edition 2022

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 URWERK – BIRTH OF THE UR-100V TIME AND CULTURE LINE

Writing time, transcribing the intangible, giving substance to the passing hours. For thousands of years, this has been one of the "impossible missions" assigned to the masters of time. From the pyramids of the City of Ur to the gnomons from China and lunar calendars engraved in rock, they have incessantly deployed their genius, inventiveness and even pugnacity in testifying to the passing of days and hours. 

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It is to this quasi-heroic work that URWERK pays tribute today with its new 100V Time and Culture line. Introducing the first episode based on an original idea of 👉 SJX

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The new line of the 100V, dedicated to perceptions of time through the ages and cultures, has been named Time and Culture. "This line is about History, Cultures, our place beneath the stars, the research and observations that have been conducted around the world using the same sky above our heads as a source of knowledge. I am always fascinated to see that these unique observations, made thousands of kilometres away, have given birth to a universal language, that of time”, explains URWERK co-founder Martin Frei. We are therefore literally being treated to a journey through space-time. And to materialise such a journey, the UR-100V, combining indications expressed in minutes and kilometres, proved to be the ideal vehicle.

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The first stop in the 100V Time and Culture line takes us to the lands of Central America, around the year 1479. The pediment of this timepiece features the motifs of the "Sun Stone", one of the most emblematic works of Aztec art, now preserved in the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City. This monolith is a sculpted disc approximately 3.6 metres in diameter. Imposing. Massive. This masterful work refers to the Aztec calendar, with the third circle representing the 20 days of the month, the fourth the 260 days of the year.

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© Juan Carlos Fonseca Mata

This pattern is therefore repeated on the copper-coloured dome of the UR-100V Time and Culture I. The result is exquisitely delicate. The milling cutter used for the engraving has a 0.05 mm-thin point. The work must therefore be admired with a magnifying glass to appreciate its precision. The ridge lines of the motif are satin-brushed, while the hollows are micro-sandblasted to obtain a velvety finish, in order to highlight the volumes and honour this priceless heritage.

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Beauty, history and mysticism are intertwined. The universal significance of this new URWERK is further reinforced by learning that the source of inspiration for this piece comes from Singapore. Su Jia Xian, better known by his acronym SJX, put forward an idea to Felix Baumgartner and Martin Frei three years ago: adding an extra dimension to the UR-100 by closing the top just like on the first edition of the UR-103, creating something special that transcends space and time, literally and figuratively. 

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The UR-100V Time and Culture I has thus gained a foothold in Central America. Felix Baumgartner, co-founder of URWERK, adds, "This timepiece has several interpretative keys, starting with its obvious universal significance: it is inspired by the Aztec culture; it was made in Switzerland, based on an idea from Singapore; it will end up in the windows of a retailer whose nationality is not yet known, and it will appeal to an equally unknown watch lover. Yet it also conceals certain secrets. We have sprinkled our work with hidden references. The discerning eye will be able to make out a signature, an acronym, a Mayan numbering to be deciphered.  It's a real treasure hunt.”  

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On this UR-100V from the Time and Culture line, a new piece of information is added to the hours and minutes display. Once the 60th minute has passed, the minutes hand disappears and reappears as a kilometre counter. It illustrates the 524.89 kilometres covered every 20 minutes by any person located in Mexico
 
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This is the average speed of the Earth's rotation calculated at Mexico City. On the opposite side of the spectrum, the Earth's revolution around the sun is displayed, i.e. 35,742 kilometres per 20 minutes. On the face of the UR-100V, hours and kilometres thus share the same status, the same scale of value. These units are lit up in incandescent blue when reading the hours.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: UR-SATELLITE

Model: UR-100V Time and Culture I Automatic Edition (on an original idea by SJX
 
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 Movement
Caliber: UR 12.02 with automatic winding system regulated by the Winfänger system with its streamlined propeller.
Jewels: 39
Frequency: 28,800 vph - 4Hz
Power reserve: 48
hours
Materials: Aluminium satellite hours mounted on beryllium bronze
Geneva crosses; aluminium carousel; ARCAP dome
Finishes: Circular graining, sandblasting, microblasting, circular satin finishing.
Chamfered screw heads
Hour- and minute-markers painted with Super-LumiNova ® .
Indications: Satellite hour display; minutes; distance travelled to Mexico City in 20 minutes,
revolution of the Earth around the Sun in 20 minutes.
Case
Materials: Steel bezel, titanium back
Dimensions: Width 41 mm; length: 49.7 mm; thickness: 14 mm
Crystal domed transparent sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 m - 3 bar)
Strap Baltimora; pin buckle


Price   CHF 68,000 (Swiss francs / tax not included)

 Production limited to 20 watches


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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

PANERAI – Radiomir Eilean Experience Exclusive Edition

 

OFFICINE PANERAIPAM01244 Radiomir Eilean Experience 45mm Exclusive Edition 2022

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PANERAI SETS ITS SIGHTS ON THE NEXT GENERATION OF THE WEB

The watch brand of modern heroes introduces nits entry into Web3 in partnership with Arianee

An exclusive and limited edition NFT, will be created with the introduction of the Radiomir Eilean Experience Edition, a limited-edition watch available in only 50 pieces.

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With their combination of strength and innovation, Panerai watches inspire their owners to choose the bold course and pursue uncharted territory. In keeping with that spirit of audacious exploration, the brand embraces novel technologies that extend compelling opportunities to its clients. To that end, an exclusive digital component unprecedented in the brand’s history will accompany every Panerai Experience Edition watch.

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A collection of exclusive and limited NFTs, will be created with the introduction of the Radiomir Eilean Experience Edition, a limited-edition watch available in only 50 pieces.

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  Imagery courtesy of Panerai.

A 1936 classic yacht designed by renowned boat builder William Fife, Eilean was restored by Panerai to preserve its historic seafaring legacy.

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The 45mm watch unites the form of the 1930s Radiomir with bronze accents salvaged from the Eilean during its restoration, and Panerai will invite buyers on a journey aboard the boat along the Amalfi Coast.

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True to the Radiomir heritage inside and out, the Radiomir Eilean has a hand-wound movement like its ancestors. Integrated in a case waterproof to 10 bars (approximately 100 meters), this caliber with a 3-day power reserve was designed and developed at the Panerai Manufacture in Neuchâtel.

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Resilient and stable thanks to the presence of a bridge with dual supports, Caliber P.6000 is equipped with a device that stops the balance wheel when the crown is pulled out and features a three-day power reserve provided by a single barrel.

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Each purchaser will receive from Panerai one of the 50 Panerai Genesis NFTs associated with Radiomir Eilean watch in a unique cryptographic wallet allowing them to truly own this non fungible token. Buyers will find within this collectible an evolutive, one-of-a-kind artwork produced exclusively for Panerai by an NFT artist. The digital asset will unlock exclusive content directly related to the Panerai Experience Edition watches, and will evolve as the experience unfolds to reveal the art piece.

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Each NFT will be uniquely time stamped to reflect the specificities and uniqueness of each buyer’s experience and become a perfectly unique NFT blending art and experience. Starting from the Eilean Experience in June in the Amalfi Coast, sailing the Mediterranean on the historic yacht Eilean, this first of its kind use of NFTs by Panerai will define a new frontier in the possibilities offered by the technology.

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Owners of one of the Genesis NFTs, will have priority access to all future web3 initiatives from Panerai and will be invited to enjoy exclusive services, events and offerings from the brand. 


To guide the brand’s entrance into this revolutionary technology, Panerai has partnered with Arianee, the leading end-to-end web3 solution for brands. Arianee enabled Panerai’s web3 strategy and allows brands to tokenize, distribute and leverage value to transform their relationships with their communities in the decentralized internet.

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Panerai responds to the needs of the world’s most daring heroes, whether their journeys take them to the deepest reaches of the ocean or beyond the planet’s atmosphere,” says CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue . “Technology is the next frontier offering limitless potential, and Panerai is at the leading edge in that arena too. Through the creation of our first NFTs, the brand will use dynamic new measures to respond to our customers and allow them to enhance the ownership of their treasured Panerai watches.”

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This inaugural offering from Panerai represents the beginning of a deepening engagement in the world of Web3. In time, every Panerai watch will be issued a Digital Passport, as a service to protect its valuable, singular identity, maintain an open line of communication with the brand and unlock benefits and services. 

Its utility will be manifold: these NFTs will provide definitive proof of ownership and deliver access to an enhanced client experience with benefits and services that begin immediately and unfold continually. For Panerai, the relationship with its clients begins with building ingenious watches that are companions for adventure and never ends.


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  Radiomir

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Ref.  PAM01244 45mm

MOVEMENT
Hand-wound mechanical, P.6000 calibre
15 ½ lignes, 4.5 mm thick, 19 jewels,
21,600 alternations/hour.
Incabloc® anti-shock device.
Power reserve 3 days, one barrel.
110 components.
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes
CASE
Engraved patina AISI 316L steel
Bronze bezel
Diameter 45 mm,
The "Eilean 1936" logo is engraved on the side of the case.
Engraved Bronze with a sapphire crystal caseback
Water-resistance: 10 bar (~ 100 metres)
DIAL
Blue vertical satine with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers
STRAP
Scamosciato brown, Beige Stitching, 27/22 Standard. 
The Eilean logo appears on the strap at 6 o’clock.
Buckle: Trapezoidal pin buckle in steel

Limited Edition of Only 50 pieces.   

PriceUS $ 8,100 / EUR  9.000

 
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Saturday, March 19, 2022

HANHART – PIONEER 417 ES Сhronograph Special Edition

 

Hanhart PIONEER 417 ES Pilot Сhronograph Special Edition 2022

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 HANHART TO AUCTION 417 ES NO. 1 
FOR UKRAINE AID

The 👿WAR in Ukraine 🇺🇦 is of great concern to all of us at Hanhart, and our thoughts are with the people who are exposed to unspeakable suffering due to the aggression of vladimir putin.


 In light of this severe situation, we want to show solidarity and contribute to humanitarian efforts to bring aid and support to Ukrainian refugees. 

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For this reason, we will auction the Hanhart 417 ES with serial number 1 from today on and donate the entire proceeds to Germany´s Relief Coaliton “Aktion Deutschland Hilft”. To encourage as many watch fans as possible, the auction will take place on eBay. We have set Friday, 4rd of March 2022 as starting point for the seven-day auction.

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This is the first time in the history of Hanhart that the No. 1 of a serially produced watch is not being exhibited in our museum, but instead leaving the workshop in Gütenbach. With the 417 ES we have deliberately chosen our most popular model to raise as much money as possible with the auction. 

 The return of a legend

The reissue of our Hanhart 417 ES marks the return of a legend among wristwatches. More than 60 years ago, its historic model served as the first pilot’s chronograph for the German armed forces. 

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Today it combines the best design of the history with the most modern production techniques of our time. The result: a robust chronograph with an exciting history for everyday life and adventure.

THE LEGENDARY 417

Robustness, reliability and readability. Hanhart built the first pilot’s chronograph for the German armed forces based on these three criteria from the mid-1950s. The purpose of the 417 was uncompromising use on pilots’ wrists.  

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Hanhart supplied the German armed forces with the chronograph for almost ten years, until the brand concentrated on building hand stopwatches in 1963👇. The few remaining pieces of the original 417 have become some of the most sought-after vintage chronographs from Germany.

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With the new Hanhart 417 ES we are celebrating the return of this legendary chronograph.

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The 417 ES is a piece of living Hanhart tradition. Its fluted bezel rotates smoothly in both directions and its red position markings are reminiscent of the original from the 1950s

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The numbers and lettering of the dial in the characteristic bicompax layout as well as the symmetrical button arrangement were also taken from the historical model.

Like the historical model, the 417 ES has a hand-wound calibre. The radius of action of the historic 417 was severely limited outside the cockpit due to its small water resistance. 

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Therefore our new 417 ES can withstand the pressure of the depth up to 10 bar.

Behind the screwed stainless steel back of the 417 ES, the reliable hand-wound calibre SW 510 M works in best Swiss Made quality.

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In addition to a stop-second function, it offers a power reserve of up to 58 hours when fully wound.

The deliberately simple screw-down case back is decorated with the historical Hanhart logo and the serial number engraved on the side.

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A black calfskin wrist strap with a leather underlay makes it comfortable to wear from day one. For extra comfort on the skin, the black calfskin strap has Alcantara on the inside.

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A pin-buckle with the historic Hanhart logo ensures a good grip. For further design options, we also offer straps in dark and light brown.

Contemporary size, maximum wearing comfort

Our goal was to design the 417 ES as slim as possible so that it is present on the wrist but not over-proportional. Despite the heavily domed sapphire crystal, the thickness of the case does not exceed 13.3 mm. Its crown shows our historical Hanhart Logo.

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We will, of course, balance the fees charged by eBay to ensure that the final amount will fully benefit Germany´s Relief Coaliton “Aktion Deutschland Hilft”.

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We will regularly update you on the latest from the auction on our social media channels. Please find the link to the auction Auction.

#standwithUkraine #stoptheWAR

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Collection: PIONEER 

 Model: Special Edition 417 ES Pilot Сhronograph  Edition

 
Ref.  H721.210

MOVEMENT
Automatic chronograph movement Sellita SW 510 (Hanhart modification)
28,800 vibrations per hour, 4 Hz, 23 jewels;
Rotor with a skeletonized Hanhart logo; Symmetrical Pusher Distance
Power reserve of 58 hours after full winding
FUNCTIONS
Small second
30-minute counter
Bicompax Chronograph with central stop-second
CASE
Stainless Steel, satined/polished
Fluted rotating bezel, continuously rotatable, with red marking
Diameter 42 mm, height with glass 13.3 mm, height without glass 11.55 mm
Anti-reflective convex sapphire glass
Screwed crown
Screwed-down stainless steel case back
Continuous serial number
Engraving of the historical logo on the case back
Water resistant up to 10 bar / 10 ATM according to DIN 8310
DIAL
Historical logo and bicompax layout
Historical font
Super-LumiNova® coated
STRAP 
Black with white stitching and underlay (with Alcantara on the inside)
Dark brown with rivets and an optional underlay
Light brown with rivets and an optional underlay
Pin-buckle with historical logo
Lug width 21 mm


PRICE  Winning bid: EUR : 10.050 💰 Euro SOLD OUT

 Limited to 1️⃣ pcs.

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