Czapek & Cie. – Place Vendome Complicite Stardust Cobalt Edition

Czapek & Cie. – PLACE VENDÔME Complicité – “Stardust Cobalt” Edition 2024 

 PLACE VENDÔME COMPLICITÉ Stardust Cobalt: A Symphony In Blue

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Geneva 2023 – Czapek & Cie unveils Place Vendôme Complicité, a unique reinterpretation of a double escapement combination initially created in 1930 and very rare in wristwatches. Two independent oscillators beat at their own pace, with any rate variations balanced by a differential at 12 o’clock, all beautifully laid out on the dial side.

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This exquisite timepiece, limited to just 13 pieces of the 100 comprising the first edition, is the result of a collaboration with renowned watchmaker Bernhard Lederer. It embodies the perfect fusion of stunning beauty and masterful engineering.

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The Place Vendôme Complicité Stardust Cobalt continues the legacy of the Complicité Stardust and Harmony Blue editions, launched in August 2023, featuring a double escapement that epitomizes precision and reliability. 

 

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This sophisticated mechanism is elegantly showcased beneath a butterfly-shaped sapphire glass bridge positioned prominently at 12 o’clock, a signature element that enhances the watch's allure and technical intrigue.

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The design follows the layout of the original Place Vendôme, with sub-dials forming a pyramid structure. The double escapement with a central differential creates a stunning kinetic sculpture. 

 

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The watch features the manually wound Calibre 8, providing a 72-hour power reserve visible on the dial through sapphire bridges. The aesthetic blends modern and traditional elements, with detailed hand-finishing, such as 18 manually chamfered internal angles, and contemporary decoration.

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As its name suggests, the Place Vendôme Complicité combines a story of friendship with high horology excellence. Rooted in the concept of établissage, or horizontal manufacturing, Czapek collaborates with the best independent specialists, as a conductor leads an orchestra, to create extraordinary watches. 

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Master watchmaker Bernhard Lederer’s expertise in escapements and his visionary approach have significantly contributed to the creation of this collection.

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Initially introduced in grey with a white gold case (Stardust) and sapphire blue with a rose gold case (Harmony Blue), the Stardust Cobalt version is also crafted in white gold, but features shimmering blued indexes and hands contrasting with the circular-grained grey minutes and hours track. 

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To ensure a clearer view of the dial side mechanism, the glass-box of the original collection has been replaced with a domed sapphire crystal.  

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 At Czapek & Cie, we believe in the enduring appeal of exceptional craftsmanship and striking design," said Xavier de Roquemaurel, CEO of Czapek & Cie. “We are confident that with the newly implemented dazzling domed sapphire crystal, the Place Vendome Complicité Stardust Cobalt represents the twist in the white gold model that many had been waiting for”.

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The Place Vendôme Complicité Stardust Cobalt is available through Czapek & Cie’s official boutiques and authorized retailers worldwide. The first deliveries of the Complicité collection begin in July 2024.

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TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Model name:  Place Vendôme Complicité – Stardust Cobalt

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• Open-work double-escapement with differential gearing at 12 o'clock. 
•  Created with the 'Complicité' of Bernhard Lederer.
• Limited edition of 13 pieces.

FUNCTIONS
Hours, Minutes, Seconds & Power reserve indicator
MOVEMENT
· Calibre 8 created in collaboration with Bernhard Lederer
· Number of parts: 293
· Open-work
· Double escapement with differential gearing and central second
· Power-reserve: 72 hours
· Frequency: 3Hz - 21,600 VpH
· Two variable inertia balance wheels oscillating in opposite directions, with fours adjustment screws and four weights
Balance springs with Breguet terminal curves
· Two sapphire bridges with six rubies set in gold chaton
FINISH
· Hand-beveling on bridges and main plate
· 18 inward angles hand-chamfered
CASE
18K white gold case with domed sapphire and sandblasted hollowed-out lugs
Crown protectors
Diameter: 41,8 mm (lugs to lugs 48,22 mm)
Height: 14,8 mm (height on the wrist: 13.3 mm; perceived height without glass 8.8 mm)
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on the inside and outside surfaces
Water-resistance: 50m (5 atm)
DIAL
Open-worked with double escapement on a “Graine” main plate with silver galvanic treatment
Circular-grained minute and hour track
Partially skeletonised blued swords hands
Faceted blued indexes
BRACELET
Alligator strap with 18K white gold folding buckle

🔴INTERNATIONAL RETAIL PRICE without tax
GBP 77,300 · CHF 85'000 or $ 100'000 or € 89'000 or £ 77'300

🔰Edition     Limitation: of 13 pieces 

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BREMONT –TERRA NOVA Dual-Time Tourbillon Exclusive Edition

BREMONT – TERRA NOVA Dual-Time Tourbillon 45,5mm Black DLC Titanium Exclusive Limited Edition 2024

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Crafted: Making Bremont's First Tourbillon
By Association Only

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 THE ARTISTRY OF TOURBILLON 
HIGHLY EXCLUSIVE LIMITED EDITION

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In the intricate world of watchmaking, few complications evoke as much fascination as the tourbillon. For the uninitiated, a tourbillon is more than just a feature; it's a testament to watchmaking skill, a marvel of engineering and a symbol of luxury.

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A tourbillon watch is a type of mechanical timepiece designed to improve accuracy by mitigating the effects of gravity. The escapement regulates the release of energy from the mainspring to the gear train, ensuring consistent movement of the hands, while the balance wheel oscillates to control the gears' speed.

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Creating a tourbillon is no small feat. It requires an extraordinary level of precision, skill, and patience. Each component of the tourbillon mechanism is meticulously crafted, often by hand, and assembled with the utmost care. The entire assembly consists of many parts, all of which must work in perfect harmony.

THE BIRTH OF THE TOURBILLON

A tourbillon is a sophisticated mechanism found in high-end mechanical watches, conceived by the British watchmaker and inventor John Arnold, it was developed by his friend the Swiss-French watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet and patented by Breguet on 26 June 1801. Its primary purpose is to enhance timekeeping accuracy by addressing the effects of gravity on the watch's escapement.

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The name “tourbillon” means “whirlwind” in French, a fitting description for the revolving mechanism at its heart. Breguet’s innovation was driven by the quest for greater accuracy. 

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At the time, pocket watches were the norm, often carried vertically in the pocket. This constant position caused gravitational forces to affect the balance wheel and escapement, leading to timing inaccuracies.

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To combat this, Breguet devised a rotating cage that housed the escapement and balance wheel. By continuously rotating, the tourbillon averages out positional errors, significantly enhancing the watch’s accuracy.  

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This ingenious mechanism was a breakthrough in precision timekeeping and remains a cornerstone of high-end watchmaking.

THE TERRA NOVA DUAL-TIME TOURBILLON

At Bremont, where we blend the traditional artistry of watchmaking with modern innovation, we hold the tourbillon in the highest regard. 

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Our Terra Nova Dual-Time Tourbillon, first unveiled at Watches and Wonders Geneva in 2024, balances high-end watchmaking with the practicality of a tool watch. It’s a work of art designed to be worn and admired.

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The complex movement has been developed in collaboration with French, Swiss-based watchmaker Olivier Mory, using his tourbillon module to create a complication dedicated to travel and exploration. Our tourbillon has been intricately hand-assembled by our talented team of watchmakers at ‘The Wing’ in Henley-on-Thames.

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Limited to only 30 pieces, this unique variation is crafted from DLC-coated titanium and features a dual-time zone expressed through a 3-dimensional spherical dome. This not only gives a second-time zone but also displays a map of the world with meridian lines to indicate night and day. 

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The hand-wound original 9130 Calibre Tourbillon carries a 100m water resistance, 100-hour power reserve and an accuracy of -3/+7 seconds per day.

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MOVEMENT SPECIFICATION

– Tourbillon Dual-Time Calibre
– Mechanical hand-wound tourbillon, free-sprung balance wheel
– 19 Jewelsbr>– 21,600 Alt/h (3Hz)
– -3/+7 Seconds accuracy
– 100-hour power reserve

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One of the standout features is the elegantly domed GMT dual time globe at 12 o’clock, celebrating our brand’s passion for travel and exploration.

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The blue propeller design applied to the escapement bridge is also a distinguishing feature that celebrates our passion for aviation and its deep roots within the brand.

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The rich, 3-dimensional anthracite radial guilloche dial with white Super-LumiNova® applied indexes offers a timepiece that is as visually captivating as it is technically impressive.

OUR WATCHMAKING PHILOSOPHY

The simple connecting thread of British watchmaking is one born of practicality. Britain as an island nation relied heavily on maritime capability to connect itself with the world, to establish trading relationships, to explore the globe and to defend its shoreline.

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The necessity to understand proximity is central to maritime excellence and to search for Longitude requires exacting and consistent timing. This is a watchmaking culture inherited from the practical necessity to reliably know what time it is and to understand your location when out in the wilds of the world.

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This British watchmaking culture became part of the national spirit through a sense of adventure and curiosity.

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To climb, to trek and to sail to the far corners of the unexplored parts of the Earth. The spirit of the British adventurers and explorers are central to our brand’s spirit.

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This spirit, along with an essential and practical approach to watchmaking gives us our provenance, our reason to be, and our alluring mission to create the world’s most capable mechanical tool watches for those who know no boundaries.

HOW TO PURCHASE

This highly exclusive limited edition timepiece is available in a limited quantity on our website. 

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Alternatively, allow our concierge to schedule a personalised viewing appointment for you to experience this extraordinary watch firsthand.

DISCOVER THE TERRA NOVA COLLECTION

The Bremont Terra Nova Tourbillon forms part of the Terra Nova collection of field watches designed for the modern explorer.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Collection:  TERRA NOVA

Model:  TERRA NOVA Dual-Time Tourbillon Exclusive Edition

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Movement
Tourbillon Dual time Calibre 9130 (Base Caliber BCP Tourbillons SA T02 (unconfirmed))
Mechanical hand-wound tourbillon, free-sprung balance wheel
19 Jewels
21600 Alt/h (3Hz)
-3/+7 Seconds accuracy
100-hour power reserve
Functions
Central Hour /Minute / Second hand at 6 hour
GMT Globe feature at 12 hour
One minute single axis tourbillon
Case
Satin and polished black DLC titanium case
Black DLC titanium push-in crown and open case back
Diameter: 42.5mm
Length: 48.8mm
Lug width: 22mm
Case back  Exhibition case back
Dial & Hands
Anthracite radial Guillochet Dial with white applied Super-LumiNova® indexes (Green emission)
Black coloured hour and minute hands with white Super-LumiNova® (Green emission)
Blue propellor design to the escapement bridge
Blue and white dual time zone Globe feature
Crystal  Domed anti-reflective, scratch resistant sapphire crystal.
Water Resistance  10 ATM, 100metres.
Strap
Quick release black nubuck leather strap with box stitch detail and Black DLC pin buckle

 🔰LIMITED EDITION  Limited to only 30 pieces

#Bremont #Tourbillon #TakeItFurther

 MADE IN ENGLAND 🇬🇧   3 YEARS OF WARRANTY

 🔰Edition - Only ✅ 30 pieces
🔴Retail price:  US $ 31,600.00 / EUR 33'000 / £ 27,500.00 without taxes💰

#Bremont #Bremontwatches #FirstTourbillon #TerraNova #BremonTTERRAnova #TTERRAnovaTourbillon #Dualtime #DualTimeTourbillon #Tourbillon #FlyingTourbillon 

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