HUBLOT – Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph Edition 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud

HUBLOT – Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud Limited Edition

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78 th edition of the Bol d’Or Mirabaud: Hublot congratulates the
Spindrift Racing crew, winner of the regatta, and unveils its new
Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud

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June 12 th , Geneva. As Official Timekeeper of the 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud for the fourth
consecutive year, Hublot is confirming its passion for sailing and its fondness for the Lake
Geneva region. An event packed with positive energy, and waves of excitement and passion,
supporting the Bol d’Or Mirabaud is a perfect match for Hublot's philosophy, as a firm proud of
its record of encouraging passionate and ambitious yachtsmen.

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The swiss watchmaking brand congratulates the 428 sailboats that finished the 78th edition of
Bol d’Or Mirabaud, won Saturday evening by catamaran, Ladycat powered by Spindrift Racing,
helmed by Xavier Revil by overshadowing Alinghi (Ernesto Bertarelli) and Mobimo (Christian
Wahl).

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Every year, more than 500 boats (520 this year) take their place at the starting line of the
famous Port Noir in Geneva, ready to race the 66.5 nautical miles, facing the whims of the
winds. This spectacular start to the race, which each year brings together professional
yachtsmen and amateurs, as well as 100 volunteers and 20 boats from the Société Nautique
de Genève to manage the competing multihulls and monohulls.

To delight the thousands of spectators, the iconic race begun on Saturday 11 June 2016 at
10:00 and the first crew arrived 15 hours and 28 minutes later at the Port Noir.

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To celebrate this 78 th edition, Hublot is unveiling a 78-piece numbered limited watch. Inspired
by the codes of sailing and showcasing the blue colours of Lake Geneva, the Classic Fusion
Aerofusion Chronograph 2016 Bol d’Or Mirabaud will be sure to win over sportspeople looking
for a touch of chic, with its skeleton dial and its carbon fibre bezel.

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This high-tech material is particularly prized by sportspeople, renowned for its lightness, impact resistance and instantly
recognisable design. The case of this Classic Fusion is made from black ceramic, and the
technical fabric strap is stitched onto blue rubber. The use of the materials carbon fibre,
ceramic, technical fabric and rubber embodies the principle of the Art of Fusion, which is so
dear to Hublot.

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Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, made the following statement: "For the fourth consecutive
year, Hublot has the honour and pleasure of partnering the Bol d’Or Mirabaud as Official
Timekeeper. Supporting a regatta of such stature seems to us an obvious choice. Hublot and
the Bol d’Or share similar values, such as passion and innovation. We wish all the competitors
the best, and hope that the elements will be with them this weekend!"

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Technical specifications

References:  525.CQ.1770.NR.BOM16  - Limited edition of 75 pieces

Movement
Calibre HUB1155
Number of jewels:  60
Number of components:  207
Frequency:  21,600 Vib/h (3 Hz)
Power reserve:  42days
WATCH TECHNICAL DETAILS
Case:
Diameter: 45 mm, made from polished and satin-finished black ceramic
Bezel:  Black PVD titanium and blue carbon fibre
Crown:  Polished black ceramic with Hublot logo
Crystal:  Sapphire with interior/exterior anti-reflective coating
Case-back: Polished black ceramic with special engraving "LIMITED EDITION + ‘‘xx/78’’" 
Dial:  Skeleton with carbon fibre, polished rhodium hands
Water resistance:  5 ATM or approximately 50 metres
Strap/Buckle:
Blue technical fabric stitched onto blue rubber with black PVD steel deployant buckle
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ARMIN STROM – Edge Double Barrel Max Chilton Edition

ARMIN STROM – Edge Double Barrel Max Chilton Limited Edition NEW

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ARMIN STROM HITS TOP SPEED WITH ITS MAX CHILTON EDITION
EDGE DOUBLE BARREL

With its rugged look and audacious design, the ARMIN STROM Edge Double Barrel suits the daring, high-octane world of professional car racing. The independent Swiss watch brand designed a custom edition together with pro driver Max Chilton, a friend and brand ambassador, that accentuates the timepiece's strong look with new graphic details. The Max Chilton Edition Edge Double Barrel commemorates his competition in the North American Verizon IndyCar Series this year.

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Drawing on Chilton's number and IndyCar, ARMIN STROM's designers integrated a number of eye-catching details. On the dial side, Chilton's numeral 8 appears in the small seconds register. Striking blue hour numbers match the blue on his turbocharged Chevrolet racecar.

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A special plate on the back is etched with Chilton's "Max" logo and notes this special series is limited to just eight timepieces.

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"I love a heavier and larger watch on my wrist that still has a sporty feel to it," says Chilton. "The Edge offers this in a way I haven't seen before, and I feel very lucky to have one designed and turned into a limited run of eight."

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Along with the Chilton design additions, ARM16 caliber features the timepiece's unusual geometric and angular components. Unconventional cross-grinding decoration of the hand-beveled bridges intensifies the watch's industrial feel. The bezel is enhanced with a series of cutouts.

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The larger 46.80mm diameter provides more depth and dimensionality to the caliber, with the time indications positioned slightly off-center, an ARMIN STROM signature.

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Technical Specifications

Ref. ST16-EB.05  MAX CHILTON EDITION EDGE DOUBLE BARREL

Movement 
Manufacture movement ARMIN STROM  
16½‘‘‘ calibre ARM16
Specification
Winding-mechanism: Manual wind-up with spider-shaped crown wheels turning on the dial side
Impulse: Double going barrel
Plates and bridges: With cross-grinding decoration
Escapement:  Escape wheel and pallets made of massive gold with hardened functional areas
Regulating system: Screwed balance with Breguet overcoil
Frequency: 18,000 A/h
Number of Jewels:  34
Number of individual parts:  194
Diameter: 36.60mm
Height:  7.70mm
Power reserve:  8 days
Case 
Stainless steel PVD black
Sapphire crystal and case back with anti-reflective treatment
Diameter: 46.80mm
Height: 13.20mm
Water-resistance: 50m
Dial ring:  Black with blue numerals
Hands:  Stainless steel
Functions:  Hour, minute, small second, power reserve indicator
Straps
Delivered with a black alligator strap and double-fold clasp
in stainless steel PVD black as well as an additional black rubber strap
Edition Limited to 8 pieces

Retail price:  CHF 26’900.--

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Pierre DeRoche – TNT Royal Retro Skull 47 Edition

Pierre DeRoche – TNT Royal Retro Skull 47 Limited Edition NEW

A CONTEMPORARY  
TNT  ROYAL RETRO SKULL
PAYING WITH LIGHT AND SHADE

The inherently rebellious, unique and technical TNT Royal Retro Skull reflects the highly contemporary trend for personalisation, while preserving all the original qualities of its Royal Retro movement. 

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The world’s only calibre capable of housing six retrograde seconds mechanisms stages a fascinating ballet of six hands dancing across ten-second periods that instantly draws the gaze and positions this timepiece firmly in the category of “showtime” complications. In the notable absence of a dial, its broad and eminently visible central bridge provides unlimited space for brand aficionados to make their individual model even more exclusive and personal. On this first limited-edition interpretation, the hexagonal central going train bridge is adorned with a skull motif that has become a classic theme in contemporary watchmaking. A distinctive laser-engraving technique creates a striking play on light and shade exploring the many nuances of grey. Contrasting shades outline the shape of the skull using the “light trapping” method, offering a fascinating means of marrying metal with this promising form of expertise.

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The excellence of Dubois Dépraz, a renowned Manufacture of complicated movements, powers the beating heart of the TNT Royal Retro. This sporty timepiece displays the hours and minutes, seconds with retrograde function appearing on six 10-second sectors, moving retrograde hand indicator and a date window. Its 47.5 mm-diameter case is made of steel and black PVD-coated titanium, set in this version with 240 brilliant-cut totalling approx. 1.10 cts.

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Carole and Pierre Dubois, founders of the Pierre DeRoche brand, make an absolute priority of reliability, driven by a blend of creativity and exclusivity. The unique alchemy of this couple’s relationship reflects the horological complications enriching the collections of the Maison.

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Technical details

Model:  Pierre DeRoche – TNT Royal Retro Skull

Ref. TNT10005ACTI1-003CRO

MOVEMENT:
Mechanical automatic, exclusive Dubois Dépraz calibre, 58 jewels.
Decorated and engraved oscillating weight.
Central bridge, 6 chamfered and satin-finished seconds bridges.
Minute wheel with Pierre DeRoche logo.
Hands affixed by a transversal pin. 6 gear-driven retrograde seconds hands with strip-spring return.
The black zones of the skull-shaped central bridge are formed using the “light trapping” method, which consists in laser-engraving a motif by creating an engraving background featuring an irregular topography that prevents light from penetrating its surface. 
FUNCTIONS:
Hours, minutes, retrograde seconds in six 10-second sections.
Moving retrograde hand indicator. Date.
CASE:
Titanium middle with black PVD treatment, 47.5 mm.
Bezel set with 240 brilliant-cut diamonds totalling approx. 1.10 cts (128 measuring 0.8 in diameter and 112 measuring 1.1 in diameter), lugs, crown-guard and screw-lock crown in steel.
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides. Sapphire back.
Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar/330 ft). 
DIAL:
Sapphire
Applied hour-markers with Superluminova coating.
STRAP:
Alligator leather with safety folding clasp.

LIMITED EDITION 5 pieces

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Bell & Ross – BR-X1 Limited Collection for Renault

Bell & Ross – Aviation BR-X1 RS16 Limited Collection for Renault

BELL & ROSS, PARTNER OF RENAULT
SPORT FORMULA ONE TEAM

Bell & Ross presents its exclusive BR‑X1 RS16 to celebrate the exciting partnership with Renault Sport Formula One Team at Pirelli Chinese Grand Prix.

As the Official Watch Partner of the Renault Sport Formula One™ Team, Bell & Ross continues to celebrate this partnership debuted on March 18 in Melbourne, at the Formula 1 Pirelli Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. 

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The 5.4 km Shanghai International Circuit, famous for its demanding changes of acceleration in winding turns and high speed straights, will be an exciting arena for the release of a new limited edition pair of watches: the BR‑X1 RS16 and the BR‑X1 RS16 Tourbillon, named after the team’s new R.S. 16 race car for the 2016 season and exclusively available for retail at selective Grand Prix.

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The Grand Prix race week in Shanghai is the perfect place to officially present Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer, with their engraved BR‑X1 RS16 Skeleton Chronograph watches. On the event organized by Renault to be held on Wednesday, April 13, at Bar Rouge Shanghai, Fabien de Nonancourt –Bell & Ross’ Global Sales Director– will be on stage to equip the drivers with their personalized timepieces, featuring their names and numbers in “Renault Life” typography.

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Carlos‑A. Rosillo, CEO and co‑founder of Bell & Ross, adds: "We are very proud of Kevin and Jolyon’s performance so far, and of the entire Renault Sport’s team in this new challenge. We are very excited to have Fabien de Nonancourt in Shanghai, presenting these two excellent drivers with their personally engraved BR‑X1 RS16 watches. Renault Sport Formula One Team and Bell & Ross have the common goal of pushing the limits of mechanics, which it is well represented in these limited edition timepieces. It is a very exciting and rewarding partnership!"

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BR‑X1 RS16, 

THE HIGH‑TECH SPORTY CHRONOGRAPH

As a reflection of our passion for continually innovating and overcoming new challenges, the choice of the model was obvious and makes it the perfect commemorative piece for this partnership. The Bell & Ross’ BR‑X1 line is the extreme version of the iconic BR01, just like the Formula One is the ultimate version of a car. Two products that match perfectly, as both of them are a guarantee of ultimate performance in their domain.

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Cyril Abiteboul, Managing Director of Renault Sport Formula One Team, comments: The collaboration with Bell & Ross was born out of passion for mechanical engineering, speed and precision and is a value partnership for both sides. We share an interest in small details and the conviction that every millisecond counts.

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The BR‑X1 RS16 Skeleton Chronograph and the BR‑X1 RS16 Skeleton Chronograph Tourbillon were created to withstand extreme conditions. They are armored, ingenious, robust and technical watches that stand out thanks to the innovative design of its 45 mm multi‑material case. Using materials like grade 5 titanium and Carbone Forgé® –a high‑tech composite material– the BRX1s are very lightweight, yet incredibly strong watches prepared for the impacts of this extreme field.

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Carbone Forgé® is a material obtained using a unique, patented conversion process. The technology behind the process involves compressing carbon fibers with a thermosetting resin at high temperature in a steel mold. To meet watchmaking quality criteria, the engineers have reworked the carbon fibers and the composition of the resin. The result is a non‑porous, water‑resistant single‑unit case with clean edges, in a deep black, which is the color of the carbon fibers. The marbled appearance of each piece is unique thanks to the random way the carbon fibers are mixed. The matt finish reduces reflection for better legibility and makes it soft to the touch.

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Made from grey‑tinted sapphire crystal and featuring appliqué metal indices with photo‑luminescent inserts, the dial forms a clear window through which the exceptional movement can be admired. The faceted, Superluminova® filled hands and appliqué indices offer perfect legibility. A yellow rubber grip has also been integrated to the case to ensure better handling when activating the chronograph’s functions, even when wearing gloves.

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As a subtle reference to the color associated with Renault Sport’s Formula 1 Team and the racing car field, both timepieces display yellow rubber inserts on the crown and the rocker push buttons.

BR‑X1 RS16

Embodying the very essence of the “automotive watch”, the BR‑X1 RS16 Skeleton Chronograph, a high‑tech chronograph with a sporty yet sophisticated design, is perfection when measuring short time intervals. Its innovative rocker push buttons, used to activate the chronograph functions, are made from high‑tech ceramic with ergonomically designed yellow rubber inserts Essential for calculating speeds, the tachymeter scale appears on the dark grey flange. To improve legibility, the hands of the chronograph are brought out in yellow: it is an indispensable tool for driving.

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Technical Features

Model: Aviation BR‑X1 RS16 Chronograph

Ref:  BR‑X1 RS16

Movement
Mechanical automatic 
Calibre BR‑CAL.313. “X”‑shaped upper bridge
56 jewels, 28,800 vph
Skeleton chronograph
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o'clock
Skeleton date at 6 o'clock
Chronograph: 
30‑min timer at 9 o'clock, central chronograph seconds
Tachymeter scale on the flange
Case
45 mm diameter
Carbone Forgé®, grade 5 titanium and ceramic with rubber inserts
Rocker push‑buttons
Crystal: anti‑reflective sapphire
Back with opening in tinted sapphire crystal, centred on the balance
Water-resistance: 100 m
Dial
Grey tinted sapphire crystal
Metal appliqué indices with Superluminova® inserts
Metal skeleton Superluminova® filled hour and minute hands
Aluminium 30‑min chronograph timer disc
Straps
Woven rubber and bi‑material: rubber and carbon fiber
Buckle: pin. Black PVD steel finish and rubber insert.
Edition
Limited edition of 250 pieces

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BR‑X1 RS16 TOURBILLON

In a more luxurious and high end version, the BR‑X1 RS16 Skeleton Chronograph Tourbillon is a celebration of a grand complication that is faithful to the inspiration of speed, strength and performance: the values that are shared with Formula 1.

Limited to 20 pieces, this extraordinary timepiece combines the extremely virile aesthetic codes of both Bell & Ross and Renault Sport Team with the technical refinement of Haute Horlogerie.

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Bell & Ross has developed a manual wind Skeleton Tourbillon Mono‑Pusher Chronograph, with column wheel movement, and hours and minutes in the center for a traditional display, as well as a 100‑hour (4 days) power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock.

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A watch of extreme sophistication, the BR‑X1 Chronograph Tourbillon also has a 30‑minute counter at 10 o’clock and a 60 second counter at 2 o’clock for the chronograph functions. With the tourbillon, clearly visible in its cage positioned at 6 o’clock, which serves as the ultimate guarantee of precision, the BR‑X1 RS16 Chronograph Tourbillon stands out as an exceptional instrument with a pioneering design.

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Technical Features

Model: Aviation BR‑X1 RS16 Chronograph Tourbillon

Ref:  BR‑X1 RS16 TOURBILLON

Movement
Calibre BR‑CAL.283
Hand‑wound flying tourbillon
Mono‑pusher column wheel chronograph
282 components, 35 jewels, 21,600 vph
4‑day power reserve
Functions
Hours and minutes
Chronograph: 
30‑min timer at 11 o’clock, chronograph 60‑sec timer at 1 o’clock
Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock
Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock
Case
45 mm diameter
Carbone Forgé®, grade 5 titanium and ceramic with rubber inserts
Rocker push button
Crystal: anti‑reflective sapphire
Sapphire case back with anti-reflective coating
Water-resistance: 100 m
Dial
Grey tinted sapphire crystal
Metal appliqué indices with Superluminova® inserts
Metal skeleton Superluminova filled hour and minute hands
Strap
Woven rubber and bi‑material: rubber and carbon fiber
Buckle: pin. Black PVD steel finish and rubber insert
Edition
Limited edition of 20 pieces

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