Monday, November 13, 2017

RADO – HyperChrome 1616 Titanium Edition





















RADOHyperChrome 1616 Titanium 46 mm Limited Edition


A new retro timekeeper for the adventure-minded man

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(Lengnau, Switzerland – 2017) Pioneering Swiss watchmaker Rado is beefing up its vintage-inspired offerings. A colourful new limited edition model is being added to the bold, nostalgia-infused HyperChrome 1616 line-up.

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Boasting an unmistakable late-60s build, the HyperChrome 1616 cuts a striking and masculine figure on the wrist. Measuring an eye-catching 46 mm across, its boxy dial is visually impressive, reminiscent of the outsized aesthetic of the era.

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The hands and indexes are similarly heavyset, forming a striking contrast to the vivid blue of the dial. The hardened grade five titanium case fastens to the wrist with a thick textured vintage leather strap, rounding out the look of this retro reedit.

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Vintage revival

The HyperChrome 1616 is Rado's modern interpretation of its vintage Cape Horn collection, first launched in the late 1960s. The name is taken from the year in which Cape Horn was discovered – a feat not to be underestimated, given the difficulty and danger of the sailing route. Thanks to the rugged construction and 10 bar water resistance of the HyperChrome 1616, this is a watch suitable for a wide variety of adventures, both on land and off.

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RADO Cape Horn 300m Titanium Vintage 1960s

Rado’s quest for unprecedented designs and materials began in the 60s and has continued unabated till this day. With its old-meets-new approach, the HyperChrome 1616 is the perfect embodiment of this mission.

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The nostalgic design of the watch is proudly rooted in the brand’s past – a clear nod to the general glory days of the 60s – while its oversized construction is a contemporary twist that reflects Rado’s boundary-pushing approach.

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This new HyperChrome 1616 joins three other timekeepers in the collection – one hardened titanium counterpart with a light-coloured dial, as well as two high-tech ceramic pieces in black and brown, respectively.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Model: HyperChrome 1616

Ref. 764.0172.3.120

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Movement
11 ½ ETA C07.621, Automatic
25 jewels, 3 hands,
day/date at 6 o‘clock,
up to 80 hours power reserve
Case
case in hardened grade 5 titanium titanium case back
Box shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Dimensions: 46.0 x 45.5 x 13.7 (WxLxH in mm)
Water resistant to 10 bar (100 m)
Special engraving on case back: LIMITED EDITION ONE OUT OF 1’616
Dial
Blue, rhodium coloured applied indexes
large moving anchor symbol with red background
white printed Rado and Automatic logos
Hands
Rhodium coloured with white Super-LumiNova®
Strap
Brown vintage leather
stainless steel extensible folding clasp
satin brushed stainless steel cover with hardening treatment

Limited Edition to 1.616 watches

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Saturday, November 11, 2017

CHRISTOPHE CLARET – Traditional Complications MAESTRO Edition


















CHRISTOPHE CLARET – Traditional Complications MAESTRO 42 mm Limited Edition


MAESTRO
A new perspective on mechanical Art

Its name is inspired by the excellence of the Master-watchmaker. Its sleek style epitomizes mechanical power. At the crossroads between aesthetics and technicality, the new Maestro showcases an original take on the horological creativity of Christophe Claret. Its glass dome provides a striking, almost dizzying view of the movement architecture and the famous Charles X bridges. 

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Endowed with a seven-day power reserve, a cone-shaped large date display and a 3D MEMO function, Maestro asserts itself as the first Haute Complication watch by Christophe Claret with a CHF 68,000 price tag. Nonconformist, dynamic, quintessential… It brings a fresh and youthful touch to the Traditional collection. Play it, Maestro!

Act I – ‘Wow’ effect

A case with pure lines that are both gentle and forceful, an ultra-dynamic curving silhouette, a panoramic vantage point from which to admire the mechanism… Maestro is first and foremost a distinctive signature, a daily art of living, a daring model designed for trendsetters, for insiders, for those on the cutting edge of fashion, often driven by the ardor and boldness of youth. Maestro sets the tone at first glance.

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The 42mm case – the smallest diameter in the Christophe Claret collections – in grade 5 titanium or 5N pink gold asserts its style with a curvex shape that accentuates its trim design. The choice of a glass dome to serve as a bezel provides a whole new perspective on the movement. The airy and graphic architecture – reinforced by the inner bezel ring with its matt and polished finishing, as well as Christophe Claret’s characteristic two-tone, bi-material hands – is truly striking. ‘Wow’ effect guaranteed!


Act II – Mechanical panorama

The show really gets going with an exploration of the mechanical hand-wound movement. In line with previous models in the Traditional collection, Christophe Claret has lavished great care on every detail and focused on ensuring an ideal match between technical and aesthetic aspects. The visual journey begins with the famous Charles X style stepped and skeletonized bridges that have become a signature of the Maison through its various collections. The skeleton-working of the bridge supporting the escapement represents a clever blend of classicism and modernity that affords a chance to appreciate all its subtle features.

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The balance-wheel with countersunk screws has been entirely developed and produced in-house. Expressing a permanent concern for details, a natural ruby or a natural sapphire, depending on the version, adorns this assembly in order to conceal the shock-absorbing system. This rare degree of mastery, encompassing the full range of Haute Horlogerie professions, enables the Manufacture to transcend technical sophistication by its constant pursuit of aesthetic perfection.

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The visual adventure through the intricacies of the movement continues with two series-coupled barrels ensuring optimal efficiency and majestically positioned at 12 o’clock. Here too, the bridges are skeletonized to provide an exemplary view of the blade spring of the first barrel and thus enable the wearer of the watch to gauge the state of the seven-day power reserve. A fine example of the golden rule tirelessly followed by Christophe Claret: techniques and aesthetics join forces in serving useful complications.


Act III – The art of becoming indispensable

Christophe Claret is a natural-born anti-conformist who never misses out on a chance to express his creative audacity through original displays running counter to traditional design codes. Witness the large date that the watchmaker has cleverly placed at 5 o’clock. Composed of two cone-shaped aluminum disks, one for the tens on the upper part and the second for the units, this patented large date display performs a semi-instantaneous jump between midnight and twenty past midnight. Lending the perfect finishing touch, its top is set with a natural ruby or a natural sapphire.

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As if to echo the 3D effect of this voluminous date display, another cone shape – also topped with a sapphire or ruby – draws the gaze to the space between 3 and 4 o’clock. Never one to stint on playful complications liable to fire the imagination of watch connoisseurs, Christophe Claret unveils here another brand-new function. Inspired by the expression “tie a knot in your handkerchief” to help one remember something important, MEMO is an ingenious mechanical reminder intended for absent-minded individuals as well as fans of technical gadgets.

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Whether it’s a cue to pay a daily compliment to a loved one, to meditate for ten minutes a day, to take a half-hour walk, to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables, to write a love note every day to his sweetheart… Whatever daily objective the owner of the Maestro has set himself, the MEMO adorned with a sapphire or ruby and a diamond – depending on the version – is there to remind him of his commitment. Once the objective has been met, a simple press on the pusher pivots the MEMO function, which will return to its initial position each night in a twenty-minute process driven by a semi-instantaneous jump system.

Act IV – The final choice

In keeping with the previous Christophe Claret collections, the quest for perfection is vividly expressed through details. Hand-finished according to the noblest Haute Horlogerie traditions, the Maestro reveals a level of finishing that few watch manufacturers can claim to master, such as the stepped Charles X style bridges featuring 26 interior angles. A sapphire crystal pane fitted on the back of the watch provides a chance to admire the meticulous movement decorations.

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Maestro is available in 5N pink gold or grade 5 titanium and both versions are issued in 88-piece limited editions.

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Technical specifications


Traditional Complications MAESTRO Edition

Reference:  MTR.DMC16.100-188

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Case: Grade 5 Titanium
Hands: PVD-treated anthracite gray and blue anodized aluminum with Super-Luminova
Crown: Stainless steel
Limited series: 88
Price excluding tax in Swiss francs: CHF 68,000.-
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Reference:  MTR.DMC16.000-088

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Case: 5N pink gold
Hands: PVD-treated anthracite gray and red anodized aluminum with Super-Luminova
Crown: 5N pink gold
Limited series: 88
Price excluding tax in Swiss francs: CHF 76,000.-

Movement:
Caliber: DMC16, mechanical hand-wound
Dimensions:
Diameter: 36.25 mm
Thickness: 10.50 mm (without the hands)
Number of components: 342
Number of jewels: 33
Power reserve:   7 days (approx. 168 hours)
Escapement:            
- Swiss lever escapement
- Balance-wheel with countersunk screws 
- Balance-wheel oscillation frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)           
Functions:   
  • - Pointer-type display of the hours and minutes
  • - Pyramid-shaped large date display at 5 o’clock, with tens on the upper disk and units on the lower disk
  • - MEMO function between 3 and 4 o’clock: cone shape adorned with a sapphire or ruby and a diamond serving to remind the wearer of a commitment
Aesthetic features:
- Stepped and skeletonized Charles X style bridges
- Skeletonized barrel and ratchet-wheel
Case:
  • Titanium
  • Pink gold
Diameter: 42 mm
Thickness: 16.06 mm
Water resistance: 30 m (3 ATM)
Strap:
Black alligator leather with black stitching

Limited Edition of 88 timepieces

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Tel : +41 32 933 80 26
Email : a.beurier@christopheclaret.com
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