LOCMAN – MONTECRISTO Cronograph Automatic
BASELWORLD - 2014
LOCMAN PRESENTS
MONTECRISTO SELF-WINDING CHRONOGRAPH, THE FIRST CHRONOGRAPH DRIVEN BY A MECHANICAL MOVEMENT DEVELOPED BY THE SIO – ITALIAN SCHOOL OF WATCHMAKING
MONTECRISTO SELF-WINDING CHRONOGRAPH, THE FIRST CHRONOGRAPH DRIVEN BY A MECHANICAL MOVEMENT DEVELOPED BY THE SIO – ITALIAN SCHOOL OF WATCHMAKING
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For the creation of the first mechanical self-winding chronograph, the SIO – Italian School of Watchmaking, part of the LOCMAN group, was partnered by DePa Swiss Movements, an enterprise of Swiss artisans specialised in movement concept and development.
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The SIO – Italian School of Watchmaking was founded by Locman in 2006 with the intention of establishing a research centre and constant monitoring the quality of their watches. Over the years, SIO has certified and also developed the mechanisms of its major collections, partnering with companies for special projects.
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The oscillating weight is enhanced with a bright yellow shade and personalised with the LOCMAN ITALY logo. The calibre reference – SIO/DPch 88 – is indicated on the movement mainplate.
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After upgrading the Montecristo’s movement, the SIO engineers went one step further and also revisited the design, giving it some extra competitive edge. The dial features sunray-pattern enamelling, the minute counter is placed at 3 o’clock and the small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, while the tachometric scale – absent in the quartz version – appears around the inner bezel ring of this model.
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The AISI 316L steel and titanium case is made of exclusively non-allergenic materials usually found in surgical instruments, and is topped by a flat glass with a special sapphire treatment to give the material a hardness comparable to that of natural sapphire as well as an exponential increase in its transparency. Tested waterresistant to 10 atmospheres, the Montecristo Crono case is attached to the silicon or hi-tech Lorica strap by the distinctive triple-bar lugs.
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History
LOCMAN was founded in 1986 by Marco Mantovani. In 1997, LOCMAN decided to give up producing watches for other brands and to launch its first own-name line of original models.
LOCMAN aims to occupy a niche market with products featuring innovative designs, but distinguished by high-quality craftsmanship and refinement, in order to meet the demands of a category of consumers looking for original, exclusive and trendy products.
Thanks to the Linea Sport in 1999 and to the DIAMOND-Alluminio models in 2000, which featured a tonneau-shaped aluminium case with a non-allergenic strap in Lorica, timepieces by Locman Italy have become cult models featuring a striking blend of ambition and casual confidence that have earned them favour among the greatest international celebrities.
Today,
the LOCMAN group is one of the major players in the Italian watch
industry. The mother company is LOCMAN Spa, which has headquarters in
Tuscany, on the island of Elba, and a network of offices spread
between Florence, Milan and New York.
The heart of LOCMAN watches beats in Elba, where ideas are born and technical and commercial strategies are developed. The other production phases take place in Milan, within the Genesi industrial facility, considered to be the most efficient and modern laboratory in the Italian watch business. Meanwhile, the communication strategy and relations with the mass media are handled by Marchio Giallo, the Locman Group’s in-house advertising agency.
The heart of LOCMAN watches beats in Elba, where ideas are born and technical and commercial strategies are developed. The other production phases take place in Milan, within the Genesi industrial facility, considered to be the most efficient and modern laboratory in the Italian watch business. Meanwhile, the communication strategy and relations with the mass media are handled by Marchio Giallo, the Locman Group’s in-house advertising agency.
Contact Methods
info@locman.it
Tel: +39 0565.979003
Fax: +39 0565.979707
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