RJ-Romain Jerome – ARRAW Spider-Man Tourbillon Edition

RJ-Romain Jerome – ARRAW Spider-Man Tourbillon Special Edition 2019

MARVEL X RJ
Spider-Man captured in a tourbillon!

RJ unveils its first in-house tourbillon movement entirely made in-house.

Eysins, Switzerland (October 15, 2019) - MARVEL Studios chose RJ to create Haute Horlogerie watches inspired by the amazing Spider-Man. The second MARVEL collaboration timepiece created by RJ, the new ARRAW Spider-Man Tourbillon, channels Spider-Man’s iconic style through every component.

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The launch also marks RJ’s first movement manufactured completely in-house. In a first for the Swiss watchmaker, the highly innovative Spider-Man inspired central tourbillon movement was developed and produced wholly in-house at RJ Studio in Eysins, located on the shores of Lake Geneva.

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The young RJ Studio team represents a new wave of watchmaking focused on developing and manufacturing timepieces notable as much for their technical originality as their unparalleled aesthetics and cultural relevance. These unconventional watches excite the interest of comics and superhero fans as well as watch enthusiasts.

Marco Tedeschi, CEO and Creative Director of RJ comments: “It was a pleasure for us to work closely with the team at MARVEL Studios, who has put its trust in our hands for the creation and development of our first complicated watch designed in honor of Spider-Man.

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For the first time, a character and his universe inspired us not only in the aesthetics, but also in the technicality of the movement. And it is no coincidence that we have chosen a tourbillon: light, rapid and ethereal. Its increased power reserve of more than six days makes a fitting tribute to Spider-Man's own endurance and performance.”

RJ-7000: in-house central tourbillon

With its first in-house central tourbillon, RJ set out to achieve a remarkably long power reserve which necessarily requires an oversized barrel. The barrel was placed at the center of the movement to accommodate its substantial width, spanning almost the entire dial. This clever design enabled the movement to generate a power reserve of 150 hours (more than six days).

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The sizeable barrel naturally meant that the tourbillon cage had to be placed above it, at the center of the movement and on the same axis. This unique construction provides a fantastic view of the regulator.

A unique peripheral display

The hours and minutes are displayed in a unique peripheral format, made possible by a planetary gear system that orbits 360° around the tourbillon. The movement’s construction is entirely and uniquely coaxial. A 12-factor gear ratio allows the planetary minutes system to empower the progression of the hours.

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Adding to this innovation, the hour and minute display system is fixed on two very wide and high-precision ball bearings in order to optimize the movement's efficiency as much as possible.

The hands have been shaped to mimic the legs of the Spider icon.

Light, enduring, precise: a tourbillon dedicated to Spider-Man

The grade 5 titanium tourbillon cage and the going wheel train feature an openwork design shaped like a spider web, emphasizing lightness. Affixed on the main plate, the black eyes of the Spider-Man mask stand out thanks to their distinctive contrast finishing.

From carbon to fiberglass

Made in a 45 mm case adorned with the RJ BUMPERS™ in rubber, the ARRAW Spider-Man tourbillon is available in two materials with each version limited to only 10 pieces.

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The first, in red, is crafted in a high-performance composite that combines superposed layers of black carbon and red fiberglass. The material is incredibly light and also offers a finely textured matte surface.

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The second variation is made entirely of carbon in stealth black. Its shimmering grey and anthracite tone imparts the piece with a strong yet sleek look, perfectly suited to Spider-Man.

A perfectly symmetrical case with a unique winding mechanism

In order to maintain perfect symmetry, the ARRAW Spider-Man Tourbillon case has no crown. Winding of the barrel’s mainspring is done by lifting a hoop found on the case back then turning it like a key.

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This mechanism enables faster winding than with a traditional crown. To set the time, the wearer presses a concealed push button under the strap at 6 o'clock while turning the hoop in either direction.

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The case back features a cartridge engraving technique. The letters are polished and stand out from the micro-blasted back surface. Four sapphire crystals on the case back allow maximum visibility of the movement.

An interchangeable strap

The strap of the ARRAW Spider-Man tourbillon is made of black polyamide and recalls the texture of the superhero's suit. It is embellished with the Spider icon which has been thermoformed on the bracelet in-between the lugs and reinforced with a black rubber inlay for optimal durability and comfort.

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The ARRAW Spider-Man Tourbillon is equipped with the interchangeable ARRAW strap system, allowing the strap to be released with a simple ‘click’ by pressing simultaneously on the two lug screws. On the clasp, a lever releases the strap from the deployment buckle, no tools required.

A spider watch box

For the first time the ARRAW watch box, characterized by its round shape and the iconic four RJ BUMPERS™, has been customized with Spider-Man’s attributes. Made of black wood, the watch box resembles a spider thanks to the eight spider legs fixed to the side.

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Spider-Man’s web and logo are also engraved on the lid.  Inside the box, the watch appears captured in a spider web made of steel. This part is removeable, making the watch box easy to repurpose as desired.

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Each collaboration represents an opportunity for RJ to reinterpret Haute Horlogerie and to push back its limits. The essence of legendary characters can be found in these watches, from the aesthetic to the very components of the movement. Offering an opportunity to discover Haute Horlogerie under a new light at every turn, RJ is not done surprising.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: ARRAW

Model: ARRAW Spider-Man Tourbillon Special Edition


Reference  1C45T.BBBR.1010.PR.SPM19 - Black carbon
Reference  1C45T.BBBR.1023.PR.SPM19 - Black carbonand red fiberglass


MOVEMENT
Caliber RJ-7000
Mechanical manual winding movement with central tourbillon
Functions    Peripheral hours and minutes
Central tourbillon
Winding    Manual winding using a hoop on the case back
Frequency    21’600 alternances/hour (3 Hz)
Jewels    29 jewels
Power reserve    150 hours (over 6 days)
CASE
Type    Spider-Man
Diameter    45 mm

• Case  1  Composite material made of black carbon and red fiberglass
• Bezel    Composite material made of black carbon and red fiberglass
• Lugs    Composite material made of black carbon and red fiberglass

• Case  2  Black carbon
• Bezel    Black carbon
• Lugs    Black carbon

RJ BUMPERS ™  Black rubber
Crystal    Domed sapphire with anti-reflective treatment
Case back  Open in grade 5 titanium, circular satin-brushed with 4 sapphire crystals
Water resistance    100 meters or 330 feet
DIAL & HANDS
Dial    Openworked dial with black flange
Appliques   

• Ruthenium satin-brushed indexes with luminescent coating
• Black ruthenium satin-brushed indexes with black luminescent coating

Hands   
Ruthenium satin-brushed with luminescent coating
Black ruthenium satin-brushed with black luminescent coating
STRAP & CLASP
Type  Interchangeable ARRAW strap
Material  Black polyamide on black rubber inlay with black stitching and black Spider-Man logo
Clasp  Titanium folding clasp, polished and satin-brushed with black PVD coating. Side plates in black composite and cover in black rubber


Limitation  
Unique timepiece Limited Edition - Only 10 pieces


*Suggested retail price. RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice

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Press Release - 2019
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