Ateliers deMonaco – Admiral Chronographe Flyback – Saphir Limited Edition NEW
Ateliers deMonaco introduces
the Admiral Chronographe Flyback - Saphir
the Admiral Chronographe Flyback - Saphir
Geneva – August 2016
The flyback function first appeared in 1936 and since then has become a favourite amongst pilots and sportsmen alike. Incredibly useful when timing short and fast races, the function allows its user to save valuable time while timing an event. By pressing the flyback pusher once, the timing stops at the first interval and resets the hand to zero. The chronograph hand then starts again once the pusher is released.
In keeping with its aim to make complications work easier and better, Ateliers deMonaco's patented Admiral Chronographe Flyback makes no exception and measures a succession of elapsed times while eliminating many superfluous repetitive operations.
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The chronograph's impressive mechanism is housed in an equally striking 18K rose or white gold envelope. Aesthetically, the dial is probably the most exceptional feature of the timepiece, adding a true uniqueness from the very first glance. Indeed, entirely made out of sapphire crystal - an iconic material for high luxury watches - Ateliers deMonaco makes a daring choice to enable people to admire the movement and details of the watch directly through the dial – a true gift for any watch aficionado.
Adorning this fine window into the chronograph's heart, roman indexes have been skilfully applied to dress the dial as a timeless and refined touch. Over 50 holes had to be delicately pierced into the surface in order to fix the diamond-cut and curved numerals, making the dial evermore exceptional.
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Behind this precious exterior, the watch is powered by its own in-house Admiral Chronographe Flyback caliber with a direct "return to zero" mechanism, running at 28.800 beats per hour and offering a 38-hour power reserve. Embellished with 32 jewels, hand-decorated bridges and a 22K gold hand-engraved rotor, the timepiece's core is as precious as its luxurious case.
Every element is fully polished and assembled by hand like a piece of art, hand-crafted to a standard of perfection. The chronograph is mounted on a hand-stitched alligator leather strap with an 18K gold ardillon buckle to further enhance it classical elegance.
With its refined look, one can easily wear the Admiral Chronographe Flyback - Saphir on a daily basis, shifting swiftly from a polished business look to a stylish afterwork attire.
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Origins
“One of the most rewarding things in life is to create. Yet, even more aspiring is to create something that lasts beyond your own life – a legacy”.
Peter Stas, Co-Founder
From Monaco’s inspiration to the “Swiss Made” knighting
Thanks to its faithfulness to the noblest criteria of haute horlogerie as well as a passion for mechanical innovations, Ateliers deMonaco won its place amongst the rare and recognized independent watch manufactures.
Beyond the artistic vision of any new and original masterpiece, men and know-how are at the heart of the brand’s creations, each stamped with bienfacture and excellence.
Daring innovation is a constant quest but it should never be separated from an outstanding watchmaking savoir-faire.
From in-house mechanical movements to hand-crafted decorative components, evocative design features to chamfered and polished bridges, special engraving to sculpted skeleton dials through the appealing shape of a case, each element brilliantly showcases Ateliers deMonaco’s technical expertise and passion for haute horlogerie.
The hand finishing is “the added ingredient from the soul” which gives its uniqueness and signature to the creations. That’s why every individual Ateliers deMonaco timepiece is carefully polished, brushed and engraved by hand. In some cases the process can take over a 100 hours per watch.
The brand’s masterpieces feature unique artworks and always come in very limited and numbered editions. Among the numerous exclusive and iconic creations, Ateliers deMonaco had the honor to create a unique piece for H.S.H Prince Albert II of Monaco.
Inspired by Princess Charlene of Monaco, La Sirène features a very refined and natural mother of pearl at the center of the dial, highlighting 48 lozenge shaped topaz stones set in a King Protea pattern, the flower of South Africa. And finally the Tourbillon - Grand Prix de Mai 1965 - inspired by the official poster of the 1965 Monaco Grand Prix.
From the Tourbillon to the Admiral Chronographe Flyback through the Poinçon de Genève, Ateliers deMonaco offers 6 exceptional mechanical ranges on top of a bespoke private collection.
Ateliers deMonaco is particularly proud to be the fifth brand bearing the demanding Geneva seal – a standard of excellence stemming from the tradition of haute horlogerie and rewarding high-end Geneva based watch brands.
As part of its dedication to haute horlogerie and Swiss Made excellence, the brand’s new headquarters are in Geneva, but its soul will always linger in the Riviera’s most beautiful jewel which has inspired its birth name: Monaco.
Heir of traditional high-end mastery. Visionary of technological virtuosity.
“We have always dreamt about making a mechanical watch movement which would be the most precise in the world and keep generations of scientists busy to figure out how we did it.”
Pim Koeslag – Master Watchmaker and Co-Founder
Since 2008, Ateliers deMonaco has placed great emphasis on the development of new complicated mechanical movements, such as its own tourbillon minute repeater which let the brand entered in a very exclusive group of watchmakers having the ability to design and manufacture such a complication in-house.
The manufacture has already been rewarded with 4 patents:
Perpetual calendar with “EaZy adjust” system
The Quantième Perpétuel collection is made with an in-house developed perpetual calendar with an “EaZy adjust” system allowing to set the time, date, day, week, month and (leap) year by just using the crown.
“eXtreme Precision 1 minute” tourbillon
The Tourbillon collection is made with an in-house developed “eXtreme Precision 1 minute” tourbillon, one of the most accurate tourbillon movements in the world.
Flyback chronograph with “direct return to zero” mechanism
A pending patent for the “direct return to zero” mechanism: the latter is unlike any other chronographs directly activated by the 4 o’clock pusher. Its flyback hammer is programmed to action and disengage the chronograph clutch wheel, engage the brake, and turn the chronograph’s second and minute wheel all at the same time.
Geneva seal with “Freebeat” regulation system
The patented “Freebeat” regulation system allows us to regulate the length of the hairspring with an adjustable crémaillère (straight bar with teeth on one edge, allowing it to be fixated at different length) obsoleting the need for the regulation pins and thus avoiding the interference.
Inspiration is just the beginning of creation and achievement. Watchmaking art is the expression of a passion for the finest details and the perfection of actions. That’s the reason why Ateliers deMonaco haute horlogerie vision and our commitment are henceforth embodied in a new brand signature, Noblesse Oblige…
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Technical Specifications
Model: Admiral Chronographe Flyback – Saphir Rose Gold
Reference: dMc--CHR-SPH-RG
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Movement
Automatic dMc-760 caliber
Patented, Flyback Chronograph with ‘’Direct return to zero’’ mechanism
Alternances 28.800 beats/hour (4 Hrz)
38 hours power reserve
32 jewels
Caliber distinction:
Hand decoration on bridges:
Perlage, satinage circulaire on automatic bridge.
22K gold hand engraved rotor
Functions
Hour, minutes, small seconds (9 o’clock),
chronograph seconds counter (center), chronograph minutes counter (3 o’clock), Flyback
Case
18K Rose Gold 3 piece case
Diameter 42 MM
Height 13.3 MM
Full polished and assembled by hand
Front and back sapphire crystal
Multi-layered anti-reflection coating on sapphire crystal
Case back, secured with 6 screwsWater resistant up to 3 ATM
Dial
Sapphire dial
Diamond cut, curved, applied roman indexes, PVD platedHands: Dauphine shaped
Strap
Hand stitched alligator leather
18K gold ardillon buckle
Edition
Limited Edition to 88 pieces
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Technical Specifications
Model: Admiral Chronographe Flyback – Saphir White Gold
Reference: dMc-CHR-SPH-WG
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Movement
Automatic dMc-760 caliber
Patented, Flyback Chronograph with ‘’Direct return to zero’’ mechanism
Alternances 28.800 beats/hour (4 Hrz)
38 hours power reserve
32 jewels
Caliber distinction:
Hand decoration on bridges:
Perlage, satinage circulaire on automatic bridge.
22K gold hand engraved rotor
Functions
Hour, minutes, small seconds (9 o’clock),
chronograph seconds counter (center), chronograph minutes counter (3 o’clock), Flyback
Case
18K White Gold 3 piece case
Diameter 42 MM
Height 13.3 MM
Full polished and assembled by hand
Front and back sapphire crystal
Multi-layered anti-reflection coating on sapphire crystal
Case back, secured with 6 screwsWater resistant up to 3 ATM
Dial
Sapphire dial
Diamond cut, curved, applied roman indexes, PVD platedHands: Dauphine shaped
Strap
Hand stitched alligator leather
18K gold ardillon buckle
Edition
Limited Edition to 88 pieces
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Press release - 2016
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For more information, please visit our website or feel free to contact us directly.
You can e-mail Ms Manon Bussod: mbussod@ateliers-demonaco
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Ateliers deMonaco
Palais de la Scala 1, Avenue Henry Dunant
98000 Monaco
Telephone : +377 97975747
Elisabeth van Pappelendam, PR & Operations Manager
betty@ateliers-demonaco.com mbussod@ateliers-demonaco.com
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