Tuesday, April 9, 2024

BEAUREGARD & Vianney Halter - ART DECO ‘Ulysse’ Exclusive Edition

BEAUREGARD & VIANNEY HALTERART DECOUlysseExclusive Limited Edition 2024

Watches & Wonders Geneva 2024
BEAUREGARD & Vianney Halter
present ‘Ulysse’

When Haute Joaillerie meets Haute Horlogerie

An Exclusive Series of
10 Pieces

In a collaboration that marks a first in the brand's history, Beauregard, under the creative leadership of its founder Alexandre Beauregard, joins forces with master watchmaker Vianney Halter to present the brand's inaugural men's watch: Ulysse.

Combining the artistic signature and technical mastery of the two creators, Ulysse, recognizable at first glance, emerge as a unique and unconventional work in the watchmaking realm.

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More than a watch, Ulysse is a work of art on the wrist, an aesthetic inspiration by the Art Deco school and the organic beauty of the marine universe, showcasing Aqua Marines of perfect clarity. The fruit of several years of research and a three-year development phase, Ulysse is the result of personal introspection and prodigious technical mastery.

An odyssey of friendship and horology

This collaboration between Alexandre Beauregard and Vianney Halter, which originated at Baselworld in 2019, reveals a shared vision of watchmaking as an art form in its own right. Alexandre Beauregard, with a decade dedicated to women's floral collections, join forces with Vianney Halter, recognized for his avant-garde approach, in the creation of an unexpected watch that blends organic beauty with mechanical precision.

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Ulysses is a work of love and the testimony of a creative journey where technique and aesthetics converge to forge an exceptional art piece. The encounter with Vianney, a larger-than-life character animated by a whimsical spark and perpetual youthfulness, deeply resonated with Alexandre Beauregard: “It was an instant connection with a kindred spirit.”

Vianney Halter.
A name that resonates powerfully in the world of independent watchmaking, not only as a watchmaker-creator but also as a visionary who has pushed the boundaries of innovation and been crowned three times at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. The inventor of watches with advanced complications, Halter has left a mark on the industry with the famous ANTIQUA, his first creation, launched in 1998, the only one of its kind in the world, a perpetual calendar arranged in a scattered manner on the case. 

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Vianney Halter also created the OPUS 3 for Harry Winston, released in 2003, and the ANNIVERSARY, a limited edition marking the 20th anniversary of his creations, released in 2018; it is the first watch with the VH122 caliber. He then captivated the watchmaking world with the DEEP SPACE TOURBILLON, launched in 2013, making him a living legend in the world of independent watchmaking. This is a central tourbillon with 3 axes. 

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As the inventor of watches with advanced complications, Halter has more recently made his mark on the industry with the 👉 DEEP SPACE RESONANCE, a 3-axis tourbillon equipped with 2 resonant balances, created in 2021.

For Alexandre Beauregard, who has created his own aesthetic universe in watchmaking and jewelry based on a mastery of lapidary art “working with Vianney Halter has been pure joy.”

Singular concept, exclusive design

Ulysse immediately captures attention with the boldness of its dial, a Beauregard hallmark. originating from a creative concept of a stained glass with precious stones in which the lead is replaced by Gold, the captivating work of the gems with its 68 miniature components of Aqua Marines selected for their purity and delicate color, meticulously hand-cut and nestled within an intricately laid gold lacework of fascinating finesse.

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Each stone, patiently shaped and fitted by hand in the brand’s Montreal workshop, reflects light in a unique way thanks to a disk of mother-of-pearl cleverly positioned beneath the stone. This creates a play of light that further enhances the artistry in the applied technique. The hands, off-set and curved to follow the arch of the dial, appear to dance above this exquisite mosaic of light.

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For Beauregard, each detail embodies a world unto itself, from the design to the meticulous hand-finishing of every component that grants each watch its distinctive signature. The dial’s lines seamlessly flow onto the case, elegantly shaped with subtle waves, evoking a sense of natural movement and radiant fluidity.

The unusual degree of finishing and decoration of a Vianney Halter movement

A measure of the implicit trust that underpins this collaboration, Vianney gave Alexandre free rein to lavishly dress and decorate his famous mysterious automatic movement that celebrates 20 years of Vianney Halter watchmaking creations.

The choice of maillechort, a noble alloy favored over brass for its superior quality, exemplifies Halter's dedication to the longevity of his creations. It not only ensures the watch’s durability but also that it can be easily maintained – a mark of all the care and respect such an exceptional object deserves.

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The caliber’s innovative design is highlighted by a patented 'invisible' rotor that allows for an unobstructed view of its intricate inner workings.

With a power reserve of 56 hours, its ingenious architecture allows for the addition of extra modules. For the Beauregard Ulysse watch, this translated into a reinvention of the time display. Here, the hour and minute hands rotate not from the center.

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Several months of meticulous planning, drawing, and prototyping went into adapting the movement. The fluid aesthetic achieved reverberates throughout: from the bridges whose shape celebrate the the rhythm of the tides, to the 30 clear sapphire jewels for chromatic homogeneity, and back to the rounded anglage on each wheel – all the visible hand-finished details play off each other. This work of love transformed Vianney's movement into a distinctive heart that beats only for the Beauregard watch.

Impossible not to mention Dzevad, who, from his workshop in Sainte-Croix, machined the extravagant components, and Philippe Narbel, who, with his team at Manufactor in L’Abbaye, masterfully decorated the components by hand.

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The 41mm case in 18K rose gold, with its domed sapphire, engraved screw-down back with gold engraving highlighted in blue lacquer, and crown adorned with an Aquamarine, is fitted with a sober, stitchless chestnut alligator strap. It is water resistant to 3 ATM (30 meters). The ‘quick release’ interchangeable strap system, together with the rose gold pin buckle, follows through with the creator’s unparalleled attention to detail.

Ultimately, the creation of Ulysse is a human adventure, a journey among friends, weaving together the bonds of friendship and the art of watchmaking.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS   

🤝 COLLABORATIONS  

Collection: ART DECO

Model
Name: Ulysse

Movement:
Self-winding
Designed, developed and manufactured by Vianney Halter in his Sainte-Croix workshop
Decorated and finished under the creative impulse of Alexandre Beauregard
Frequency of 21,600 Alt/h.
56-hour power reserve
30
transparent functional rubies
Entirely made and assembled in Switzerland 
Functions : Hours, minutes
Dial:
18K Rose Gold lacework
68 Aquamarine components of flawless quality
Entirely made in our Montreal’s workshop and assembled in Switzerland
Case:
18K Rose Gold
Domed sapphire with anti-reflective coatings on both sides
Water-resistant to 3 ATM (30 meters)
Entirely made and assembled in Switzerland
Strap & Buckle:
Chestnut alligator, stitchless
18K Rose Gold pin buckle


Entirely made and assembled in Switzerland
🔰 A limited series of 10 pieces, each at a retail  🔴PRICE of CHF 110,000, excluding VAT
Official launch at Watches & Wonders 2024

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ABOUT VIANNEY HALTER

Vianney Halter was born in 1963 on the outskirts of Paris, the son of an engine driver on the French railways. He remembers being fascinated by the old machines and mechanical objects that his father brought home. Perhaps this early contact with powerful locomotives, steam engines and other measuring instruments is the reason why he was attracted to technology and mechanics.

At 14 years of age, Vianney Halter made the decision to broaden his interest in mechanics, and took the train to the capital to enrol at the École Horlogère de Paris (Paris Watchmaking School). He qualified in 1980 and spent his first ten years in the profession restoring antique watches and clocks, experience which gave him in-depth knowledge of the art of watchmaking.
 

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Self-employed since 1984, he then went on to create a variety of timepieces for well-known manufacturers including Harry Winston, Breguet, and Audemars Piguet. He has also invented and developed his own collection of wristwatches since 1998.

His designs have been regarded as avant-garde pieces and are considered to have instigated a new shift in the watchmaking world. Vianney Halter makes unusual watches in the traditional method of the master watchmakers of the past, while using singular aesthetics, his own technical patents and unique constructions. All of this is illustrated in his first model, the “Antiqua”, a perpetual calendar presented in 1998. This watch was instantly regarded as a "relic of the future", reinforcing Halter's creativity and allowing him to enter the Académie Horlogère des Créateurs Indépendants (AHCI).

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His years as an independent watchmaker continuing the art of watchmaking and his contribution to the modern horological landscape have already earned him nine awards. He has created around ten models of wristwatches, but the high level of workmanship they demand means their production is confidential. Indeed, under 500 pieces created by Vianney Halter have been produced to this day.

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Singer Reimagined – DIVETRACK Automatic 24-h Central Diving Chronograph Edition

   

Singer ReimaginedDIVETRACK Automatic 24-h Central Diving Chronograph Edition 2024

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Singer is thrilled to introduce the Divetrack, a pioneering timepiece that marries the brand’s iconic design ethos with an unprecedented 24-hour central chronograph function, marking a new era in the world of diving watches. 

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Making its debut at the prestigious Watches and Wonders event in April 2024, the Singer Divetrack Automatic 24-h Central Chronograph is designed to meet the demands of the most discerning divers and watch enthusiasts alike.

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The Singer Divetrack represents a bold leap forward in our quest to reimagine what a diving watch can be” says Marco Borraccino, the visionary behind Singer. “It’s not just about adding a new feature; it’s about enhancing the dive experience with unparalleled precision, functionality, and style.

Singer Divetrack Automatic 24-h Central Chronograph – Designed to dive

At Singer, our passion for innovation drives us to continually redefine the art of watchmaking. This ethos led us to the groundbreaking release of the Singer Track 1 central chronograph in 2017, followed by the inventive Flytrack models in 2020. Now, we proudly unveil the Singer Divetrack — a timepiece that not only sets a new standard in functionality and usability but also revolutionises the concept of the diver’s watch.

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We believe in functionality that serves the diver, not just in theory but in the dynamic environment of the sea.

Singer – our passion runs deep

Singer Reimagined was founded on the principle of pushing the boundaries of traditional watchmaking. With a legacy built on innovation, craftsmanship and a daring aesthetic, Singer has quickly established itself as a beacon of excellence in the haute horology world.

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Since then, audacity has shaped the brand’s story.

Each timepiece is a testament to the brand’s commitment to creating watches that are as functional as they are beautiful, embodying a perfect harmony between form and function.

The First of its kind

Conceived by Marco Borraccino with a vision to achieve what has never been done before: a true, mechanical, purpose-driven, fully operational diving chronograph. The Singer Divetrack is designed to be an indispensable companion before, during, and after your dive. It’s a watch that respects the traditions of dive watches while boldly advancing their functionality.

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From its appearance, the Divetrack might seem like a traditional diving watch, but it’s much more. It’s an embodiment of Singer’s commitment to pushing boundaries and reimagining what a diving watch can be — an unparalleled fusion of heritage and innovation.

How the Singer Divetrack Automatic 24-h Central Chronograph enhances your dive

The Divetrack stands out with its Singer Central Automatic 24-h Chronograph, designed specifically to monitor the entirety of your diving session. 

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The central sweeping seconds hand ensures continuous movement, while the prominent orange minute hand meticulously tracks your underwater adventure.

Before, During, After

The Divetrack is not just for underwater use. On the surface, especially during diving trips or extended stays at a diving site, the watch helps you manage your ‘surface intervals’. 

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These intervals are crucial for allowing nitrogen absorbed during dives to dissipate safely from your body. With the chronograph still running, you can accurately gauge the length of your surface intervals and plan your subsequent dives accordingly.

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The Central Sub-Counter is an exceptional multifunctional tool featuring 3 zones:

  • CHILL (0h-6h): This zone helps you determine the surface interval before your next dive based on factors like previous dive duration, depth, and frequency.
  • DIVE (6h-18h): Indicates when you are clear to dive again after fulfilling the required surface interval.
  • FLY (18h-24h): Post-dive, this zone highlights the safe window before flying to avoid health risks such as pulmonary embolism. As per PADI guidelines, you must wait at least 18 hours after your last dive before flying.

Starting your dive with the Divetrack

Preparing for your dive is effortless. Upon gearing up, simply activate the diving chronograph by pressing the ‘Start’ button at 2 o’clock. Its red pusher guard, preventing from accidental activations ensure security and ease too use. 

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During your dive, the main interaction with your watch involves adjusting the unidirectional bezel for decompression timing.

Subtle time-of-day indications

Even in the midst of adventure, keeping track of the day’s time is effortless. Under the rotating bezel, a discrete Singer signature ceramic disk, illuminated with luminescent figures and indexes, subtly reveals the time.

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This 12-hour disk provides an unobtrusive yet clear indication of time as it progresses.

Technical mastery

The Divetrack is a marvel of engineering. It features a sturdy 300-meter (1,000-feet) waterproof case made from Grade 5 Titanium for lightness, complemented by a marine-grade stainless steel turning bezel and caseback.

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Its unique sandwich structure incorporates an unprecedented use of sapphire crystals — three in total — for optimal dial visibility, movement showcase, and frontal visibility of the hour disk.

Form follows function

Ensuring operational safety, the watch boasts double O-ring push-buttons and a screw-down winding crown, all waterproof to 300 meters (1,000 feet). The ‘Start/Stop’ pusher at 2 o’clock is safeguarded against unintentional activation by a red-guard ceramic-coated protector. 

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The ‘Reset’ pusher at 10 o’clock is cleverly designed to prevent accidental usage, only functioning when the chronograph is stopped. Positioned within the watch-case profile, these pushers are shielded from external impact.

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The helium escape valve ensures the watch’s functionality in case of saturation dive by allowing trapped helium to escape during decompression, protecting the watch from potential damage.

The Divetrack comfortably accommodates both daily wear and diving suit compatibility. It comes with interchangeable rubber and Velcro technical straps, easily switched using traditional spring bars.

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In conclusion, the Divetrack is unparalleled as the world’s first-ever mechanical diving chronograph. With its innovative movement architecture and design that prioritises function, it represents Singer’s ultimate vision in diving watch technology—a pinnacle of practical, high-end mechanics for the diving connoisseur.

Unidirectional turning bezel

As your dive concludes, the unidirectional turning bezel becomes essential for calculating necessary decompression times. The minute hand aggregates the total duration of your dive, including decompression, providing comprehensive and precise information at a glance.

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The unidirectional turning bezel presents a decompression scale, allowing divers to calculate their decompression stops at a glance. The 60-minute ceramic aluminium ring, a high-performance composite material resistant to shocks and scratches, features Super-LumiNova® filled indications and a luminescent applied index at 12h.

Improved legibility

The black matte dial base enhances contrast and readability underwater.

The highest-performing grade of Super-LumiNova® amplifies luminosity even in the darkest depths. This extremely reliable phosphorescent material is applied to the Divetrack hands and markers. Dial graphics are also executed in Super-LumiNova® decal.

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The daytime indication ring is executed in ceramic aluminium to guarantee the lightest weight and stiffness for optimal operations. This material also provides the highest contrast to the Super-LuminNova® filled figures and indexes, milled directly in the mass.

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The applied triangular index at 6h provides a striking and unmistakable readability of daytime, both in daylight and in the darkest light conditions.

Material combination

The watch case is executed in Grade 5 Titanium. This material offers the best performance in terms of mechanical and corrosion resistance and an extremely interesting weight-to-volume ratio.

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Each other external part has been produced in a variety of marine-grade stainless steels, each chosen for its specific properties depending on the precise component features and functionality. The combination of these materials optimises strength, dimensions, and weight, allowing for exceptional wearability despite the timepiece’s important dimensions.

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All components of the watch case are microblasted to reduce disturbing light reflections and focus on the timepiece’s essential and vital diving information.

The pusher-protection pivoting device, finished with a guard-red ceramic coating, guarantees extreme resistance to scratches and chocks while highlighting its functional importance.

A symphony of precision

Crafted over a decade of development, the Singer Divetrack boasts a dedicated 24-hour version of the AgenGraphe automatic movement featuring 479 parts and a robust 72-hour power reserve. Its innovative design ensures optimal legibility underwater, with all chronograph functions centralised for easy and intuitive reading.

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The Singer 24-h AgenGraphe Caliber is not merely an advancement; it’s a revolution in mechanical watchmaking. It challenges and redefines age-old principles, introducing a new era of ingenuity.

The spark that ignited this remarkable invention was a vision to improve the readability of chronographs, which often suffer from cluttered displays because of the scattered arrangement of small counters.

Enter the groundbreaking AgenGraphe’s unprecedented design.

This innovative architecture centralises all chronograph functions, simplifying elapsed time’s visualisation to a mere glance. The intuitive display is further enhanced by including jumping indicators for both minutes and hours, a leap forward in enhancing legibility.

Impressive machine

The AgenGraphe’s ingenuity extends to its integration with the watch’s timekeeping functions. It features a novel clutch mechanism that marries the chronograph to the gear train. This horizontal coupling, a space-efficient solution, relies on friction for seamless operation, akin to the precision found in vertical clutches. Spanning a diameter of 34.40 mm and standing 8.27 mm tall, our chronograph is a marvel of horological artistry, boasting 479 parts and 56 jewels. At its heart lies a robust power reserve of 72 hours, propelling Singer’s Automatic 24-hour central chronograph that impresses with jumping hours, minutes, and a smoothly sweeping seconds hand.

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This exquisite mechanism operates on the precision of a Swiss Lever escapement, humming at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour (3 Hz), stabilised by a flat balance wheel equipped with an AgenPit regulator.

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Labelling the AgenGraphe as «a revolutionary movement» barely scratches the surface. It is a testament to Singer’s relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation, reimagining not just the chronograph’s function but its very purpose.

 Everything is important

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection: DIVETRACK

Model:  DIVETRACK Automatic 24-h Central Diving Chronograph Edition

Limited edition of 25 pieces

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Movement
    Caliber Singer Reimagined AgenGraphe 24-h Automatic Chronograph
    Dimensions 34.40 x 8,27 mm
    Number of parts: 479
    Number of jewels: 56
    Power reserve: 72 hours

    Escapement: Swiss lever
    Balance: Flat with AgenPit regulator
    Frequency: 21’600 vph (3 Hz)
Funtions
    Central chronograph with jumping hours, jumping minutes and sw eeping seconds.
    Peripheral time indications of quarters, halves and full hours at 6 o’clock.
Case
    Model case: Singer Divetrack SR401
    Architecture: Sandwich construction with structural sapphire ring
    Dimensions: 49 x 19,67 mm
    Case material: Grade 5 titanium
    Unidirectional bezel: Marine-grade 316L stainless steel. 60 minutes ceramized aluminum ring. Super-LuniNova® indications.
    Winding crown: 316L stainless steel
    Pusher guard: 316L stainless steel with red-guard ceramic coating
    Crystals: Superior sapphire crystal with double-sided anti-reflective coating. Back sapphire crystal with interior anti-reflective coating. Middle sapphire crystal.
    Water resistance: 300 meters (1000 ft) /30 ATM
    Back: XM19 stainless steel
Dial
    Chronograph dial Matte black dial base with 12 applied luminescent indexes and 60 base minuterie. Central 24h counter.
    Frontal time indication Black ceramised aluminum daytime hour disk with luminescent quaters, halves and full hours figures.
Strap
    Strap #1 Singer Reimagined black caoutchouc strap
    Strap #2
Diving technical textile strap with Velcro
    Buckle: Folding buckle

 🔴PRICE   CHF 85,100 💰– Excluding VAT and local taxes

🔰 Edition ✅ ❱❱❱ of 25 numbered pieces

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