Tuesday, May 17, 2016

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LUMINOX SEA Special Operations CHALLENGE

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Luminox and Navy SEALs Formalize Relationship
Luminox becomes official licensee for the Navy SEALs

Luminox is kicking off 2016 as the official watch licensee of the Navy SEALs. The relationship started over 20 years ago when the SEALs were searching for an analog timepiece to suit their needs and discovered Luminox with its unique self-powered illumination technology for optimum visibility day and night in any condition.

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“As a research, development, test, and evaluation officer for the Navy SEALs I was asked to find a dependable watch for night missions. After testing a variety of brands in the most arduous conditions, Luminox was the only one still functioning at the end of the evaluation.” Nick North, Navy SEAL (Retired).

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Since the first meeting with Nick North, and the first Navy SEAL series, Luminox has continuously updated its line of watches to meet the demanding requirements of this community of warriors. The Navy SEAL Colormark series is the evolution of that original series of timepieces.

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In 2013, Luminox had the opportunity to develop a new series of watches with upgraded features and again collaborated with SEALs, both active duty and retired. This partnership resulted in the A.N.U. (Authorized for Navy Use) series featuring a black PVD-plated stainless steel case, with screw crown and case back, sapphire crystal, multi-jewel Swiss quartz movement and 10 year lithium battery.

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“When so much relies on the accuracy of a timepiece, we focused in on the essentials; accuracy, reliability and performance. The Luminox illumination system gave us the sustained superior performance that is expected of a Navy SEAL and what we expect of our gear.” Shaun Marriot, Lt Commander, Navy SEAL (Retired).

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“It is an absolute honor to have an ongoing relationship with the SEALs, and to be selected by U.S. Navy SEAL Commanders to design and supply watches for some of the most elite and respected Special Forces in the world. It is particularly exciting that two generations of SEALs arrived at the same conclusion and chose Luminox as their watch of choice. Becoming their official watch licensee formalizes this ongoing relationship,” says Barry Cohen, Co-Founder of Luminox.

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Over the years, Luminox became part of the SEALs’ Essential Gear as both the relationship and the watches continued to grow and expand. Today, Luminox can be sure that every Navy SEAL, wearing a Luminox is equipped with a timepiece where unmatched visibility is a given.

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Technical Specifications

Model: SPEC OPS CHALLENGE 3050 

No. 3053.SOC.SET
 Origin: Swiss Made
Always Visible: Constant glow for up to 25 years in any light condition 
 

Function:    TimeDate
Movement (technology):    Quartz
Case:
Size of case diameter:    44.00 mm
Case material:    Carbon reinforced PC
Case Bezel:    Carbon reinforced PC
Case Back:    Carbon reinforced PC
Crown:    Double-Security Gasket
Water resistance (m/ft/atm):    200 / 660 / 20
Crystal/Glass material    Hardened Mineral
Case Height:    13.8mm
Weight:    56g
Bezel LLT:    Blue
LLT on Dial 12H:    Yellow
LLT on Dial 1-11H:    Ice-Blue
LLT on Hour hand:    Yellow
LLT on Minute hand:    Yellow
LLT on Second hand:    Ice-Blue
Illumination    Night Vision Tubes (25 years)

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Technical Specifications

Model: SPEC OPS CHALLENGE 4220
 No. 4223.SOC.SET

 Origin: Swiss Made
Always Visible: Constant glow for up to 25 years in any light condition 
 

Function:    TimeDate
Movement (technology):    Quartz
Case:
Size of case diameter:    44.00 mm
Case material:    Stainless Steel black
Case Bezel:    Stainless Steel black
Case Back:    Stainless Steel black
Crown:    Security Screw-On
Water resistance (m/ft/atm):    201 / 660 / 20
Crystal/Glass material    Sapphire glass anti reflective coating
Case Height:    13mm
Weight:    117g
Bezel LLT    Green
LLT on Dial 12H:    Orange
LLT on Dial 1-11H:    Green
LLT on Hour hand:    Green
LLT on Minute hand:    Green
LLT on Second hand:    Green
Illumination:    Night Vision Tubes (25 years)
Special:    Security buckle / Signature buckle
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Contact Information
CerconeBrown&Company, Libba Cox
617.379.5243, lcox@cerconebrown.com
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SPEAKE-MARIN – Skull Face to Face DIAMOND Tourbillon Edition

















SPEAKE-MARIN Cabinet des Mystères Skull Face to Face DIAMOND Tourbillon Red Gold Limited Edition NEW

If skulls are part of the DNA of Speake-Marin for more than 10 years, it is the first time that the English watchmaker combines on the same dial, the skull theme with a tourbillon, mixing art and technicality.

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It is no coincidence if Skulls appeared many years ago in the Speake-Marin Collection. From an early age Peter Speake-Marin was fascinated with the subject and developed an affinity with the philosophy Memento mori.

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Memento mori is a medieval latin theory of reflection of mortality. It reminds us that life is short and that you have to appreciate every moment that we have. We have especially to do our best. The lyrics of this mediaeval music of the Catalan Vermell de Montserrat (1399) illustrate perfectly this philosophy:

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Life is short, and shortly it will end; 
Death comes quickly and respects no one, 
Death destroys everything and takes pity on no one.

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To remind that life if precious and every minute counts, nearly ten years ago Peter Speake-Marin decided to place skulls on the dial of the Cabinet des Mystères collection. The collection holds a special place in the Speake-Marin watchmaking world. It tells the story of our founder, Peter Speake-Marin, through exceptional timepieces. From the most creative to the most complex complications, the Cabinet des Mystères recounts the story of a modern watchmaker.

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Face to Face’s intricate double gold skull engraving has been etched onto the dial using a chemical etching technique. The two skulls are face to face to illustrate a reflection in time. The bezel is also set with 36 baguette diamonds (2.16 carat) an association with eternity, “diamonds are for ever”.

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The Magister Tourbillon at 6 o’clock features a hand-finished 60-second tourbillon. Turning the tourbillon over, the movement featuring hand-finishing can be fully appreciated through the display back. Offset on the main bridge is the noble platinum micro-rotor, its strong and sober aesthetic counterbalanced by the intricate complexity of the tourbillon.

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The lower tourbillon cage is supported by a striking paddle-shaped bridge offering clear visual access to the surrounding gears below. The rhodium-finished German silver bridges and main plate are circular-grained with polished screw heads and polished countersinks. Technical details are engraved and gilded on the bridges either side of the platinum rotor.

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The Skull Face to Face Tourbillon is a limited edition of 8 pieces.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Speake-Marin Cabinet des Mystères Skull Face to Face DIAMOND Tourbillon 18K Red Gold Case 42 mm

Features and indications
• Central hours and minutes
• Hand-finished 60-second tourbillon   
• White-lacquered, multi-level dial
• Automatic-winding movement with 950 Platinum micro-rotor
• Power reserve 72+ hours
• 42mm Piccadilly case
• Display back
Dial and hands
Dial made in 18K gold.
Finished in 2 tones, set with 8 diamonds.
Chemically etched skull.

Central Speake-Marin signature “Foundation” style hands in heat-blued steel
Movement and finishing
Calibre SM3
Rhodium-finished German silver bridges
• Glucydur balance
• Automatic-winding movement
950 Platinum micro-rotor
• Diameter of rotor: 16.40mm
• Single barrel
• Frequency: 21,600vph / 3Hz
• Power reserve: over 72 hours
• Dimensions: 30.40mm x 5.40mm
• Jewels: 25
4N gold-plated bridge engravings:
Twenty Five (25)
Jewels; 60 Second Tourbillon;
Platinum Rotor Mass;
Swiss Made; Speake-Marin Switzerland;
Frequency: 3Hz;
Power reserve: 72 hour
Case and strap
42 mm
Iconic Piccadilly case in polished 18K red gold
Bezel:
  • Bezel set with 36 baguette diamonds (2.16 cts).
  • Diamond set crown, round cut diamond (0.2cts)
Front and display-back sapphire crystals treated with anti-reflective coating
Case-back circumference engraving: “Speake-Marin – The Piccadilly”   
Water resistance: 3atm/30m/100ft
Strap: Hand-made, natural alligator strap
Buckle: Pin buckle in 18K red gold

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Department by email: veronique@speake-marin.com or by phone at :+41 21 695 26 56.
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