Thursday, February 12, 2015

VOUTILAINEN – Current GMR Edition


VOUTILAINEN Current GMR Limited Edition NEW

New stunning création not to miss at Baselworld 2015:
Voutilainen Current Collection GMR with power reserve and GMT function by Kari Voutilainen !

As befits such a virtuoso of complicated timepieces, this new watch by Kari Voutilainen incorporates a second time zone with 24-hour indicator and a retrograde power-reserve indicator. As always, the movement is developed and hand-crafted from start to finish inside the master watchmaker's workshops, in the peace and tranquillity of the Swiss village of Môtiers.

Fashioned from maillechort, this top-flight mechanical movement comprises no fewer than 250 parts and 28 jewels.

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An ingenious mechanism allows the second time zone to be adjusted by the crown, jumping one hour at each push, rather than turning freely, thus maintaining absolute precision with local time. The movement's traditional finishes of Côtes de Genève and hand-chamfering can be admired through the sapphire crystal back, while the dial exudes refined elegance.

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The GMT indication at 6 o'clock embraces the small seconds, mirrored by the retrograde power-reserve indicator at 12 o'clock. 12-piece limited series.

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Technical Characteristics

Model: Voutilainen Current Collection GMR

Movement:
Hand wound movement, Voutilainen caliber made from German silver.
250 parts, Geneva stripes decoration, hand chamfered bevels and movement is rhodium plated.
Hours, Minutes, GMT in 24 hour indication and power reserve indication.
Movement size: ø 30.00 mm x 5.60 mm
Jewels: 28
Case:
18K white gold, 18K red gold or platinum, 39 mm
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, front and back
Hands: Handmade
Dial:
Solid silver, dark green, engine turned by hand
Roman numerals
Second time zone and small seconds at 6 o'clock
Retrograde power-reserve indicator at 12 o'clock
Hand-guilloché in the Voutilainen workshops
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds,
24-hour GMT, power-reserve indicator
Case size: ø 39.00 mm
Additionals:
Case in white and rose gold as well in platinum.
Sapphire glass front and back, with anti reflection treatment.
Matching tang buckle and crocodile strap.

Limited production of 12 pieces.

Price range: CHF 50000-150000 

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Year: 2015

All manufacturing, construction, fabrication, hand finishing and assembly in the Voutilainen workshop.
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Kari Voutilainen
Voutilainen Horlogerie d’Art
Comblémine 2
2112 Môtiers | Switzerland
Tél +41 32 861 4832
Fax +41 32 861 4833
voutilainen@voutilainen.ch
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Voutilainen.ch

Ulysse Nardin – Stranger Vivaldi Limited Edition















Ulysse Nardin Exceptional Stranger Vivaldi Limited Edition

Ulysse Nardin Musical Marvel Delights on the Hour, 
on Request with Vivaldi Melody.


Ulysse Nardin delighted high horology enthusiasts in 2013 with the introduction of “Stranger”. A marvel timepiece, it married movement and design with music, playing a rendition of Strangers in the Night. 

In its second release, the in-house developed, self-winding, musical mechanical watch performs the Vivaldi melody, Violin Concerto in E. Best known for his violin concertos, Four Seasons, famed Baroque composer Vivaldi’s brilliance is bestowed on this limited edition of 99 pieces crafted from 18-karat rose gold 5N. This new timepiece is a symbol of the harmonious melding of tradition and technology.

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Based on the Ulysse Nardin caliber 690 using silicium technology, the timekeeper is not only easy to operate, but it also takes wearers down the reminiscent road of childhood. Its muse: a classical music box. Within, it’s as if a music box has been whittled down and flattened to supercharge this superb timepiece. On the hour and on request, owners can enjoy listening to this cheerful and soothing Vivaldi melody.

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By simply pressing the on/off pusher at the 10 o’clock position, the musical mechanism can be activated or deactivated. Press the melody-on-call pusher at 8 o’clock and instant pleasure comes to those who seek a melodic lift throughout their day.

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Unique to this collection, as well, is how to wind the wristwatch, correct the time and set the date. These actions are completed by triggering the crown functions over a pusher instead of the customary action of pulling the crown. A prime advancement in watchmaking, the movement enables adjustments with significant ease, as each manipulation happens by a forward or backward turn of the crown.

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As revolutionary as it is in engineering, it is equally stylish. Exhibiting a modern appeal, sleek lines are tempered by a repetitive circle motif. Large Roman numerals mark the hours, adding a casual air. Its aesthetic is further warmed by an original medallion on the back denoting its authenticity as a Ulysse Nardin musical masterpiece. Currently crafted in rose gold, this exclusive item would be just as alluring in other colors, too. It may simply be a matter of time.

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A renowned manufacturer of musical timepieces, such as Stranger, and Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great Westminster tourbillon minute repeaters, Ulysse Nardin continues its storytelling of function, sound and aesthetic playing in perfect concert through this latest addition to its musical family of watches.

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Technical Specifications
 
Reference: 6902-125/VIV
Model:  Exceptional  Stranger Vivaldi
Limited Edition to 99 pieces 

Movement:
Caliber
UN-690
In-house designed movement

64 jewels
Escapement, anchor and balance spring in silicium
Power-Reserve:  Approx. 48 h
Winding:  Self-winding
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Selection of functions by integral pusher crown
Melody played on the hour or on request
On/off selector for the melody function “Melody-on-call” selector
Case:
18 carat rose gold
Dial:
 
Small seconds and date display at 6 o’clock
Roman numerals
Music box mechanism on rotating disc with 10 blades

Diameter: 45 mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel
Crown: with special pusher
Water-resistance: 30 m
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: with a medallion
Strap:
Leather strap with a folding buckle

Limited Edition to 99 pieces

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Ulysse Nardin SA
Marketing Department
Rue du Jardin 3
2400 Le Locle
Switzerland
T :+4132 930 74 00
F :+4132 930 74 21

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