AkriviA – Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain Grand Feu Enamel Dial Pink Gold 38mm Limited Edition
Chronomètre Contemporain
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In 2018 Akrivia launched a new product line, which embodies the first chapter of a new collection in more classical tones and which bears the name Rexhep Rexhepi. This timepiece is completing the existing Akrivia collection which showcases a more contemporary aesthetic approach.
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The new Chronomètre is available with in white or in black grand feu enamel dial with Art Deco inspired asymmetrical gold or blue lines. These lines frame and segment the Roman numbers in a rhythmic fashion, providing the traditionally handmade grand feu enamel dial with a contemporary touch. The large diameter of the sub-seconds counter at 6 o’clock is a tribute to the officer’s watch of the 1940’s.
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The novel case of the Chronomètre Contemporain, creates a fascinating visual tension through the interweaving of symmetrical and asymmetrical forms, as well as concave and convex details visible in the case sides and lugs.
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These aspects are enhanced by the alternation of brushed and polished surfaces. Following the purest tradition, the delicate and elongated lugs have been hand-soldered to the case in order to highlight the beauty of this expertly detailed and hand-finished case design.
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I have also given special attention to the strap, so that it follows the fine lugs, to allow the design of the case to ‘breathe’ on the wrist. Last but not least, with an eye to modern lifestyles, the case and lugs have been specifically designed to be ergonomic, easy to wear and equally comfortable on large or small wrists.
Movement RR-01
The Chronomètre Contemporain is officially certified by the Besançon Chronometer Observatory and indicates the hours, minutes and seconds.
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The movement also features a stop seconds and zero-reset mechanism to allow a precise time setting. As soon as the crown is pulled out to the time setting position, the mechanism implanted stops the balance and instantly returns the second hand to zero.
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The new caliber RR-01 embodies all the values I cherish in watchmaking: the attention to every visible and invisible detail, purity, symmetry and functional reduction to the essential. The movement of the Chronomètre Contemporain relates directly to the essence of chronometrical timekeeping instruments.
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The winding of this watch will be a sheer pleasure for its owner thanks to the click ratchet inspired by old the pocket watches winding mechanisms.
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This provides a smooth winding underlined by a discreet mechanical sound. On the functional side, I have deliberately provided a very long power reserve of 100 hours with only one barrel.
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It goes without saying that the entire, in house designed RR-01 movement, is a landmark of precision, fully embellished with handmade traditional finishing techniques such as anglage, black polish and Côtes de Genève. All this represents months of painstaking work requiring the expertise of highly trained experienced watchmakers.
Technical Specifications
Collection: Classic
Model Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain 18k Red Gold - Black Dial
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Ref. RR01 - 18k Red gold Black Dial
Movement
Caliber RR-01 New in-house, manual winding movement with stop seconds and 0-seconds reset function, central indication of hour minutes and seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.
Winding mechanism with traditional hand-polished click lever and spring
Dimension: 30.00mm x 5.20 / 7.28
Frequency: 18,000 a/h (2.5 Hz)
Rubies: 19
Escapement: Swiss lever escapement with an in-house developed variable inertia balance wheel (10.5mm) using 4 adjustable weights. Hairspring with Breguet overcoil.
Power reserve: 100 hours,
one jeweled barrel which optimizes the efficiency by eliminating the frictions.
Decoration
The entire movement’s visible and non-visible parts have been hand finished to highest traditions of Geneva watchmaking, using classical techniques such as: “anglage” (engaging angles) black polish, perlage, Côtes de Genève, Hand graining and polishing, hand engraving with rhodium treatment.
Case
38mm x 9.5mm in 18k Red gold 5N or in 950Pt platinum
Made of three parts with screwed case back and alternate polished and brushed finishing
Glare proofed front sapphire; see-through case back with sapphire
Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 meters)
Dial
Traditional Black Enamel Grand Feu on 18K gold plate and
5N index printing on the Red Gold 5N version
White Enamel Grand Feu with blue printing for the Platinum version
Hands: hour, minutes and second in red gold 18K “poli bercé” (round polished)
Bracelet
Calf leather Tang buckle either in Red gold 5N or 950Pt
Chronometer certification
On client’s request and an additional cost the watch can be Chronometer certified by the Besançon Observatory. With this option the watch is being delivered with a “Bulletin de marche de chronométrie” after a thorough testing of the complete watch during 16 days consecutive days.
Warranty
3 years.
Any necessary work performed under guarantee extends the duration of it by one year.
Limitation
Limited edition: 25 pieces
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It goes without saying that the entire, in house designed RR-01 movement, is a landmark of precision, fully embellished with handmade traditional finishing techniques such as anglage, black polish and Côtes de Genève. All this represents months of painstaking work requiring the expertise of highly trained experienced watchmakers.
REXHEP REXHEPI
----------------------------------------------Technical Specifications
Collection: Classic
Model Rexhep Rexhepi Chronomètre Contemporain 18k Red Gold - Black Dial
Ref. RR01 - 18k Red gold Black Dial
Movement
Caliber RR-01 New in-house, manual winding movement with stop seconds and 0-seconds reset function, central indication of hour minutes and seconds sub-dial at 6 o’clock.
Winding mechanism with traditional hand-polished click lever and spring
Dimension: 30.00mm x 5.20 / 7.28
Frequency: 18,000 a/h (2.5 Hz)
Rubies: 19
Escapement: Swiss lever escapement with an in-house developed variable inertia balance wheel (10.5mm) using 4 adjustable weights. Hairspring with Breguet overcoil.
Power reserve: 100 hours,
one jeweled barrel which optimizes the efficiency by eliminating the frictions.
Decoration
The entire movement’s visible and non-visible parts have been hand finished to highest traditions of Geneva watchmaking, using classical techniques such as: “anglage” (engaging angles) black polish, perlage, Côtes de Genève, Hand graining and polishing, hand engraving with rhodium treatment.
Case
38mm x 9.5mm in 18k Red gold 5N or in 950Pt platinum
Made of three parts with screwed case back and alternate polished and brushed finishing
Glare proofed front sapphire; see-through case back with sapphire
Water resistance: 3 ATM (30 meters)
Dial
Traditional Black Enamel Grand Feu on 18K gold plate and
5N index printing on the Red Gold 5N version
White Enamel Grand Feu with blue printing for the Platinum version
Hands: hour, minutes and second in red gold 18K “poli bercé” (round polished)
Bracelet
Calf leather Tang buckle either in Red gold 5N or 950Pt
Chronometer certification
On client’s request and an additional cost the watch can be Chronometer certified by the Besançon Observatory. With this option the watch is being delivered with a “Bulletin de marche de chronométrie” after a thorough testing of the complete watch during 16 days consecutive days.
Warranty
3 years.
Any necessary work performed under guarantee extends the duration of it by one year.
Limitation
Limited edition: 25 pieces
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