Friday, April 20, 2012

HAMILTON - Khaki X-Patrol Chronograph







HAMILTON Khaki X-Patrol Chronograph NEW

The ultimate return-ticket between metric and imperial

Baselworld March 2012 – For much of its history, Hamilton has found inspiration in the skies and has a long list of aviation timepieces in its product logbook. Propelling its pioneering aviation spirit to new heights in the year of the brand’s 120th anniversary is the dynamic Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol. 
 

This highly sophisticated chronograph integrates the new H21 caliber with its excellent accuracy and extended power reserve. Equipping the wearer for today’s globally minded environment is a unique mechanical conversion facility to give accurate equivalents of a selection of units in either metric or imperial systems. In terms of styling and craftsmanship, this intricate timepiece visibly goes the extra mile with highly resistant modern materials and a keen eye for design detail.

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Instrument panel to go
The Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol acts as a portable cockpit for navigating lifestyles. It provides conversions for distances in miles (nautical or statute) and kilometers, heights or altitudes in feet or meters, volumes in gallons and liters, as well as weights in pounds and kilograms, using a turning bezel.
 
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Conversions are simple to make, through unscrewing the easy-to-grip crown at 9 o’clock and positioning an arrow for the first unit of measurement on the outer bezel scale. The appropriate equivalent is then visible on the inner scale. Once the reading is completed, the crown can be pushed back into place and re-screwed to secure it until required again.
 
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Three round chronograph discs, gravitating to the left-hand side of the dial keep track of hours, minutes and seconds, operated via push buttons at two o’clock and four o’clock. An easily legible day and date display is the centerpiece of the right-hand side of the dynamic dial. Whether this timepiece is co-piloting its wearer in the air or on the ground, nothing will escape its notice – even if it has a weekend off-duty, thanks to the 60 hours of power reserve

Designed to make a difference
Black or silver dials, with contrasting reflectors, are perfectly complemented by a black leather strap with fine white stitching, a sporty black rubber attachment, or a metal bracelet. Its aviation theme is omnipresent, even on the back of the watch, which integrates a propeller-inspired design, offering regular glimpses of the automatic chronograph movement in action. A ridged effect on the side of the bezel also reminds of precision engineering. Aviation is about accuracy and the Hamilton Khaki X-Patrol reflects this inside and out. Details such as the fine markings, screws visible on the case back and practical antireflective coating on the sapphire crystal underline the commitment to quality and durability. Water resistance to a pressure of 10 bar ensures that this watch is at home in all environments, airborne or otherwise.
 
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Hamilton
was founded in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Hamilton watches combine the American spirit with the unrivalled precision of the latest Swiss movements and technologies. Known for its innovative design, Hamilton has a strong foothold in Hollywood, with products appearing in 400 films. The brand also boasts a strong aviation heritage. Hamilton is a member of the Swatch group, the largest watch manufacturer and distributor in the world with 160 production sites in Switzerland.
 
Hamilton Aviation History
Hamilton has an aviation heritage dating back to 1919. That was the year in which a Hamilton aeronautical watch accompanied the very first American airmail postal service between Washington and New York. This elevated activity went from strength to strength and by the 1930s Hamilton was the official watch of the commercial airlines, TWA, Eastern, United and Northwest. A major highlight of the era was the selection of Hamilton as timekeeper for the United Air Lines inauguration of the first coast-to-coast service - a 15-hour 20-minute trip between New York and San Francisco. Today the Hamilton range includes various aviation-inspired watches. The brand is also timekeeper to a variety of international aviation events and has Nicolas Ivanoff, the leading French aerobatic pilot as its ambassador.
  
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
 
 
Case Size: 42 mm
Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black / Silver-colored
Attachment: Black stitched leather / Black rubber / Stainless steel
Movement: H21 Chronograph (ETA 7750)
Crystal: Sapphire with antireflective coating
Water resistance: 100 m / 10 bar
 Prices are $1,295 on a leather strap or $1,345 for the watch on rubber or a metal bracelet.
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BADOLLET - Ivresse

BADOLLET - Ivresse NEW 











The exhilaration of time stems from its absolute infinity.

It is the epitome of the elegance of time. The purest expression of time, with no superfluous ornamentation, yet devoid of austerity. With an innate elegance over which time has no hold it revels in the spontaneity of the passing hours.

"It" Is the new finely crafted watch from Badollet: Ivresse.


















Beneath an apparently understated air lies an uncompromising personality. The gentle curves and softened angles of the rectangular platinum case enfold the wrist in a warm embrace. Its finishes radiate a deep and intense purity that highlight its midnight blue face. The play on contrasts is heightened by the brushed finish of the dial set against the circular satin-brushed chapter ring. The latter appears to be literally suspended thanks to striking light and shadow effects, while the discreetly cut-out hands accompany time in its perpetually renewed cycle. The design, pared down to its most obvious and natural expression, celebrates functionality and readability rather than aesthetic excess, as the Badollet griffin appears in solitary splendour at 12 o’clock.









































The aesthetic refinement, created by Eric Giroud, is equalled only by the mechanical complexity of this timepiece. The flying tourbillon movement, exclusively designed and developed for Badollet, is deliberately hidden from sight. Visible only through the transparent case-back, the tourbillon carriage recaptures the delicate modesty of vintage watches. The sapphire opening is shaped like the symbol of infinity, in a tribute to time as the universal driving force. Elusive, yet perceptible, immutable and yet exhilarating. In a 21st century fascinated by disorder and the ephemeral, equilibrium is the exception. The fine balance epitomised by this timepiece, Ivresse, represents an art of living favoured only by those who prefer authenticity to frivolous exuberance.


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

MOVEMENT: BADOLLET 2012
Dimensions: Length 35.00 mm. Width 19.50 mm. Thickness : 6.40 mm.
Distinctive feature: Domed movement with cone-shaped going train
Winding: Manual
Power reserve: 120 hours
Description: Central hours and minutes, flying tourbillon, hanging barrel
Mainplate: Nickel silver, entirely hand-decorated with chamfering, chasing, concave chamfering, circular graining and straight graining executed in the traditional manner

CASE:
Material: 950 platinum
Crystal: Sapphire, colourless anti-reflective treatment on both sides, extra-hard treatment
Caseback crystal: Flat sapphire, colourless anti-reflective treatment
Crown: 950 platinum
Length: 53.80 mm
Width: 30.00 mm
Thickness: 12.30 mm
Interhorn width: 20.00 mm
Water-resistant to 30m

DIAL:
Dark blue vertical satin-brushed base, applied riveted circular satin-brushed silver-toned chapter ring 12 nickel-plated mirror-polished riveted metal hour-markers, 36 nickel-plated incised 0.40 mm-diameter beads, riveted applied BADOLLET symbol

STRAP:
Material: Genuine full-grain alligator leather strap, large square scales
Finish: Safari finish, rolled edges, flat profile, genuine tone-on-tone "pompon" alligator leather, tone-on-tone stitching, heat-embossed
Colour: Midnight blue
Buckle: 950 platinum

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Girard-Perregaux 1966 Minute Repeater

The New Face of Tradition Girard-Perregaux


Girard-Perregaux - 1966 Minute Repeater Limited Edition


A masterpiece of elegance and technology, the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Minute Repeater unveils a magnificent mechanism that produces an intense sound. Its acoustic merits and the purity of its lines rely on over 220 years of tradition and excellence. The timepiece symbolises all the expertise of a brand that pushes back the boundaries of watchmaking with grandes complications.
 

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It is one of the few watches to combine mechanical excellence with exceptional musical qualities to such a degree. The Girard-Perregaux 1966 Minute Repeater model pays homage to the most prestigious of Haute Horlogerie traditions. Pure design, noble materials and a beautiful complication: the piece displays all the signs of an exceptional timepiece.
Its classic, elegant exterior houses one of the greatest of grandes complications: the minute repeater. The invention of repeater watches was originally intended to meet the need to strike the hours during the night before the existence of electric lighting. Today, the charm of striking the hours, quarters and minutes makes it one of the best-loved complications for enthusiasts of beautiful watchmaking.

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The construction of the Girard-Perregaux 1966 Minute Repeater watch fully respects the great watchmaking tradition. The creation of the sound relies on a device that requires the presence of two circular gongs coiled inside the case and small hammers that strike them at regular intervals. In order to create a vibration to produce the sound that comes closest to perfection, the tuning of the chimes remains one of the most delicate elements; one that Girard-Perregaux takes particular care in refining.


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The watch's special design required thorough research into acoustic qualities. In particular, the Manufacture worked on three construction points on the case. The diameter of the calibre and the interior diameter of the case are perfectly balanced, a ratio that guarantees maximum resonance. The case-back is curved in order to increase the volume of air between the movement and the case, which significantly improves the propagation of the sound. Finally, the lower part of the case-back is diamond-polished, an operation that allows acoustic interference to be reduced.

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In order to further highlight the nobility of the timepiece, craftsmen have taken great care over every aesthetic detail. The white enamel dial exhibits absolute restraint. The leaf-shaped blued hands and applied hour markers bear the unmistakable mark of purity. The watch contains a hand-wound mechanical movement equipped with a power reserve of over 4 days, housed in a pink-gold case with a diameter of 42 mm.
Combined with its unique decoration and finishes, the watch is the most successful expression of a minimalistic philosophy. The desire for aesthetics is taken to the extreme. The master watchmakers have chosen a half-arrow shape recalling the gold Bridges, the brand's signature, in order to perfect the balance bridge of this meticulously decorated and rounded calibre. Rounding consists of filing the extremities of the arms in a perfectly regular manner in order to give them a semi-cylindrical shape, while at the same time respecting the delimitation of the centre and heels. In order to finalise the operation, the craftsmen smooth it using stones, buffs, pegwoods and diamond pastes in order to obtain perfect rounding. All the movement parts require the same care, thus blending function and design in a perfectly coherent relationship

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 Though not a true Limited Edition, production is nonetheless exclusive by virtue of the fact that Girard-Perregaux can produce only about 15 to 20 pieces per year. The price is SFr. 250,000.

Girard-Perregaux 1966 Minute Repeater
Technical specifications

Girard-Perregaux E09-0001 movement
Mechanical with manual winding
Display: hours, minutes, small seconds
Dimensions: 14¼’’’ - 32 mm
Total height: 5.36 mm
Number of components: 317
Jewels: 27
Power reserve: minimum100 hours
Winding: manual  Variable inertia balance wheel "Rounded" gold balance bridge, half-arrow type
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations / hour (3 Hz)
Mainplate: rhodium-plated and circular-grained
Bridges: Côtes de Genève, polished re-entrant angles
Striking mechanism with two opposing hammers, hours, quarter hours, minutes
Striking-mechanism speed regulation via inertia wheel, countersprings accessible on the bridge side, inverted minutes rack; conventional striking gongs.
Strap in full black matt alligator
Pink gold ardillon buckle
Numbered edition
Reference 99650-52-711-BK6A
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

BULGARI - Daniel Roth Carillon Tourbillon

BULGARI - Daniel Roth Carillon Tourbillon NEW


Daniel Roth Carillon Tourbillon, an original three-hammer Minute Repeater with a pure, contemporary face. Its new calibre, entirely made in-house by Bulgari, features excellent acoustics and an original design.

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Within the field of complicated horology, striking watches are still the most difficult of all to make and consequently the most exclusive. Bulgari belongs to the select circle of brands capable of handling from A to Z the production of these distinctive and complex watches. The new Daniel Roth Carillon Tourbillon provides a brilliant demonstration of this accomplished expertise.

This creation is the result of several years of meticulous development. Its distinctive nature stems from a three-hammer striking mechanism, which is a fairly unusual configuration in this type of model. Striking watches generally comprise two hammers for Minute Repeaters, or four in the far rarer case of Grande Sonnerie or “grand strike” models.

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The hand-wound DR3300 calibre is deliberately generously proportioned (34.60 mm x 31.60 mm) and entirely crafted in-house. It comprises a total of 327 parts and beats to the rhythm of a Tourbillon-type regulating organ housed within a large-sized carriage.
 
TARGETING OPTIMAL TONE

The construction of Calibre DR3300 was governed by a number of precise and specific parameters, first and foremost dedicated to achieving ideal tone. The force and clarity of the tone are sensitive issues on all striking watches. Given the degree of miniaturisation required for this type of watch, a good-size calibre together with three hammers gives them higher torque and thereby enhances acoustic resonance. The set of three gongs fixed to the mainplate is coupled with an inertia governor that keeps friction to a minimum when the striking mechanism is in action, thus avoiding any audio interference.
 
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In the case of the Carillon Tourbillon, the gongs are meticulously and individually crafted in multiple stages. These entirely hand-made special-form gongs ensure perfect and absolutely identical sound quality. They are bent and shaped by hand, annealed (or hardened) at a temperature of 900°C, and then cleaned before being fired again at 500°C – an operation that gives the metal its crystal-clear resonance. After the various cleaning and polishing operations, they are fitted onto the movement, before final adjustments are made. They are placed lengthwise and their thickness may be corrected with a file, along with toothing on the driving levers – all of which is designed to perfect the resulting musical tone.

The melodic sequence of this 3-hammer Minute Repeater striking three different pitches plays a C note for the hours, an E-D-C sequence for the quarter-hours, and a single E note for the minutes.

The movement is of course equipped with two barrels: one ensures the smooth running of the striking mechanism and is automatically wound when the latter is activated; while the other, when fully wound, guarantees the movement at least 75 hours of power reserve. Its state-of-wind is signalled by a corresponding indicator on the dial.

A SLENDER AND BEAUTIFUL MECHANISM

The architecture of Calibre 3300, the delicately cut-out shape of the bridges and the positioning of the various components were designed to be original, contemporary and to strike a fine contrast in order to highlight the slender beauty of the mechanism. The meticulous finishes alternate between polished steel for the hammers, gongs, and tourbillon carriage, and open-worked surfaces; while the finely decorated mainplate and bridges are coated with an elegant NAC surface treatment, an alloy exclusively composed of noble metals belonging to the platinum family (platinoids): platinum, rhodium, ruthenium and indium. This high-tech coating which is hard to achieve through associating these four metals, gives the metal an elegant black colour.

This construction is revealed through the sapphire crystal dial that is structured and cut-out to reveal the striking mechanism and the Tourbillon. It is protected by a pink gold case with a Minute Repeater slidepiece on its left-hand side and which slides along an unusual zone between 7 and 11 o’clock. The winding crown is individually engraved with numbers from 1 to 30, matching the fact that each of the 30 watches in this limited edition fitted with a transparent sapphire-crystal back and water-resistant to 30 metres. This elegant model is teamed with a brown alligator leather strap secured by a triple-blade folding clasp in 18-carat pink gold.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

MOVEMENT
Calibre DR3300, hand-wound 327 parts, three-hammer Minute Repeater & Tourbillon with large 13 mm carriage; silent inertia governor; NAC surface treatment on the bridges and mainplate, bridges adorned with sunburst engraving, polished and chamfered steel parts, polished screw heads, gold-plated gear wheels.
Frequency: 21,600 vph (3 Hz)
Power reserve: 75 hours
35 jewels
FUNCTIONS
Hours & minutes, seconds, power-reserve indication
CASE
18K pink gold case measuring 43 mm in diameter, transparent sapphire crystal caseback; individually numbered 18K pink gold crown
DIAL
Manufacture-made sapphire dial with a special cut-out highlighting the hammers and the Tourbillon
WATER RESISTANCE
30 metres
STRAP
Alligator leather strap equipped with a triple-blade pink gold folding clasp

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Monday, April 16, 2012

RADO - R-One Chronograph





















RADO R-One Chronograph Limited Edition NEW

The Rado R-One equips the wrist for a new form of time travel

In the new Rado R-One Limited Edition, Rado propels watch design well out of the orbit of tradition and convention. Its dramatic shape, inspired by intergalactic travel, houses an unusual combination of high-tech materials, signed off with icy blue detail. The appearance of the finished chronograph resembles a picture of the earth’s atmosphere taken from space. Silver-coloured metallic and icy blue luminous detail shimmer against a profound and mysterious black background.

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Three round chronograph discs characterise the dial like perfectly formed planets, legible signatures of the futuristic theme. Each of the 300 pieces that make up the limited edition comes in its own wooden presentation box, mirroring the watch’s shape and protecting it like a time capsule. Viewed from any angle, the Rado R-One is the shape of things to come, exploring exciting new design territory.

Tales of the unexpected

The shaping of the Rado R-One Automatic Chronograph constitutes an intriguing combination of elongated rectangular elements and gentle curves that confidently take modern materials to new physical limits. The fixation of the curved sapphire crystal to the complex structure represents a tough technical challenge due to the angular shaping of the watchcase and the seamless accommodation of the chronograph pushers. Dial design focuses on a dynamic, user-friendly interaction of straight lines and perfect circles.

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Round counters in applied steel stand out against the sleek black high-tech ceramic, harmonising with ultra-modern blue luminous hands and a matching fine straight line linking 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock. Acting as the chronograph’s operational cockpit are a round, steel, ceramic-capped crown and steel pushers.

New dimensions in time

Teleporting accurate timekeeping to the dial of the Rado R-One is a six-hand, Swiss-made automatic chronograph movement, one of the smallest ever produced and incorporating a power reserve of 37 hours. A date window midway between three o’clock and four o’clock follows the circular path of the number markings.

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The case is a masterpiece in terms of creativity and durability thanks to ultra-resistant high-tech ceramic and an expertly adhered, domed sapphire crystal. Its robust attachment comes in black rubber strap, incorporating a fine grey line for visual continuity and a titanium three-fold buckle with a high-tech ceramic black cover. Adventurous wearers wishing to stand out from the crowd, as well as avid watch collectors, are certain to gravitate towards this cosmic creation.


Unlimited Spirit. Rado.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Automatic chronograph – Black high-tech ceramic
Limited Edition300 pieces

Movement:
10 ½ ETA 2094, mechanical movement,
33 jewels, 6 hands, 2 pushers,
date at 4.30, 30-minute and 60 second counters,
12-hour counter, small second at 9 o‘clock,
37 hrs power reserve
Dial:
Black high-tech ceramic dial with printed indexes, applied steel colour counters
Case:
Black high-tech ceramic case with blue luminous
Black titanium case back with sapphire crystal
Steel crown with black ceramic cap
Steel pushers with black ceramic cap
Crystal:
Dome-shaped sapphire crystal
Hands:
Silver-coloured with blue luminous
Bracelet:
Black rubber with grey line
Titanium 3-fold buckle with black high-tech ceramic cover
Dimensions:
34.6 x 48.5 x 12.4 (WxLxH in mm)

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Oris - Tubbataha Regulator Diver

Oris - Tubbataha Regulator Diver Limited Edition NEW

Oris created this unique divers watch with an Oris regulator movement to support the Tubbataha Reefs National Park in the Philippines. A percentage of every Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition model sold is donated towards the conservation of the reef and its astonishing diversity of marine life.

Rising from the volcanic depths of the Sulu Sea in the Western Philippines, Tubbataha Reefs National Park is home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world. These magnificent atolls support an unparalleled variety of marine creatures. Colourful reef fish crowd corals growing in the shallows while
sharks and pelagic fish haunt the steep drop-offs to the open sea. Security is at the essence of this 50 bar / 500m water-resistant Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition. With a multi-piece titanium case with crown protection and an automatic Helium valve, every precaution has been taken to ensure this unique Oris regulator movement with a small seconds hand is completely safeguarded. The blue ceramic bezel inlay and the dark blue dial are also characteristics of the two previous Oris editions, which were launched to help protect marine life.

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The motif on the back of the Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition displays a shark, paying homage to the endangered marine creatures, which live in the Tubbataha Reefs.
With only 2000 pieces available, the Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition is as content in this underwater sanctuary as above the surface, making it perfect for diving devotees and advocates along with the environmentally aware.

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Product Features
Oris Tubbataha Limited Edition
Ref. No. 749 7663 7185, Ø 46mm Limited to 2000 pieces
• Automatic movement Oris Cal. 749 Regulateur based on Sellita SW 220
• Centre hands for minutes, subsidiary seconds at 9 o’clock, hour at 3 o’clock and date at 6 o’clock
• Multi-piece titanium case and titanium crown protection, fixed with three-wing Oris screws
• Stainless steel screw-in crown
• Unidirectional rotating bezel with blue ceramic inlay with 60 minutes scale
• Double domed sapphire crystal with non-reflective coating on the inside
• Automatic helium valve
• Blue dial and dark orange SuperLuminova indexes and hands
• Water-resistant to 50 bar / 500 metres
• Available with a black rubber strap with an extending titanium security folding clasp or with a multi-piece titanium metal bracelet with an extending folding clasp

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Friday, April 13, 2012

GRIEB & BENZINGER - Blue Danube












GRIEB & BENZINGER - Blue Danube NEW

When high-end German watch-maker Grieb & Benzinger released the Blue Danube timepiece in early 2012, it instantly became one of the world’s heaviest and most complex platinum watches ever created.





 

 

Now the luxury watch brand has released an exclusive video showcasing how the unique timepiece, which is the only model of its type, was made.

Featuring a movement originally created by Patek Philippe for Tiffany in the late 19th century and boasting 400 individual parts, the watch has a diameter of only 36.5mm.
The unique skeletonized minute repeater split-seconds chronograph comes with a blue platinum coated base plate – a signature element of all Grieb & Benzinger platinum watches.
Launched in February, the Blue Danube was one of three platinum watches unveiled by Grieb & Benzinger at a private ceremony in Singapore, along with the Blue Whirlwind, and Blue Sensation – all with a total value of $1.5 million.

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TUDOR - Pelagos















TUDOR - Pelagos NEW























For TUDOR, 2012 is devoted to the sea. Following its chosen path, where style meets performance, the brand is presenting two major new watches this year. The Heritage Black Bay model pays tribute to the company’s rich history, with a fresh interpretation of an old standard created in the 1950s that left a lasting mark on the history of divers’ watches.

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The Pelagos model, which is waterproof to a depth of 500 metres (1640 feet), is a fusion of technology and innovation. Its sporting character and impeccable reliability will meet the requirements of lovers of the deep and those who are passionate about the vital marine environment. With these two models devoted to the sea, TUDOR demonstrates not just the wealth of its precious, 60-year-old heritage, but also its ability to delve into history and offer products that are completely up to date. Now more than ever, TUDOR, the icon of retro chic style, is affirming its genetic heritage, combining aesthetic power with technical virtuosity.

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A diving tool par excellence, the new TUDOR Pelagos is a fusion of technical mastery and mechanical reliability. It is also a proud reference to several style codes that have punctuated TUDOR’s history and left their mark on some of the company’s most iconic models. Capitalizing on this heritage, the Pelagos goes even further, inviting TUDOR to explore the silent world in a new dimension.

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Waterproof to a depth of 500 metres (1640 feet), this superlative watch has a case with a diameter of 42 mm. Made entirely of titanium and completely satin-finished – resulting in a special sheen and a rugged look – it is an aesthetic expression of the power of this deep-sea instrument. The case is equipped with a helium valve (necessary to absorb unpredictable variations in pressure) marked GAS ESCAPE VALVE on the side of the straight-edged case.

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It is enhanced by a unidirectional rotatable bezel, with a matt black ceramic disc and luminescent numerals, which is thick enough to ensure excellent grip and ease of handling. Even in extreme conditions, perfect readability is assured by generous hour markers and luminescent “snowflake” hands. An original double-bevelled flange around the dial incorporates the triangular, rectangular or square hour marker appliques – a reminder of the brand’s historical models. Practical, highly legible and sturdy, the Pelagos model is further distinguished by its titanium bracelet with a folding steel clasp fitted with a unique spring-loaded self-adjusting mechanism’ developed and patented by TUDOR.

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Thanks to this remarkable, technically accomplished system, the bracelet adjusts during diving, contracting in deep water when the diving suit is compressed and its volume is reduced, and, conversely, expanding as the pressure eases during the ascent. TUDOR’s Pelagos also comes on a rubber strap with an extension system enabling it to be worn easily over a diving suit.

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The new TUDOR Pelagos is a tribute to the sea, to those who are active in it and those who conserve it. Reliable, technically outstanding and a superlative sports model, the Pelagos – waterproof to a depth of 500 metres – marks another step forward in the illustrious history that binds TUDOR to the ocean depths.


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Reference 25500TN
42 mm titanium and steel case, satin finish
Helium escape valve
Movement ETA-2824 
Unidirectional rotatable bezel in titanium with black ceramic disc
Self-winding mechanical movement
Power reserve of approximately 38 hours
Screw-down steel winding crown with the TUDOR logo
Sapphire crystal
Waterproof to 500 m (1640 ft)
Titanium bracelet with folding clasp, safety catch and bracelet extension system
Additional rubber strap with buckle and extra extension piece
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JeanRichard - AQUASCOPE

 











JeanRichard - AQUASCOPE NEW


The origins of the JEANRICHARD Aquascope date back to the 1960s, when the Brand was making a name for itself with its diving watches. Although retro-inspired, the model boasts a resolutely contemporary character.

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A subtle harmony of nuances and light effects enhance its brilliance: the iridescent mother of pearl dial features eight diamond hour markers, reflecting the strap's satin-finished sheen. The steel case is embellished with an aluminium rotating bezel with a polished satin finish.

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The Aquascope of JEANRICHARD's traditional requirements in terms of accuracy. This diver's watch is therefore equipped with the JR60 automatic winding calibre developed and produced in the Brand's own workshops. The case, also developed and produced in-house, is water resistant to 300 metres and equipped with a second screw-down crown which allows the bidirectional rotating bezel to be turned in order to measure the dive time.


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Technical Specifications

CASE
Steel case, aluminium bezel
Dimensions : 44.50 x 40 mm
Height : 11.85 mm
Antireflective sapphire crystal
Screw-down case-back
Water-resistant to 300 M
Screw-down crowns : 2
MOVEMENT
JEANRICHARD movement JR60
Automatic winding
Calibre : 11 ½’’’
Frequency : 28,800 vibrations/hour (4Hz)
Jewels : 21
Power reserve : minimum 48 hours
Functions : hours, minutes, seconds, date
DIAL
Blue dial set with Arabic numerals and indexes in luminescent material
Rhodium-plated hands with luminescent material
STRAP
Blue rubber strap
Stainless steel folding buckle

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Thursday, April 12, 2012

Graham - Chronofighter 1695

Graham - Chronofighter 1695 NEW

A watch for Gentlemen. GRAHAM's passion for refined details usually leads to admirable creations. But the genius of watch making science lies in its ability to create simple timepieces from the most complicated mechanism. GRAHAM has developed a graceful unique chronograph which brings its fundamental watch making developments and British touch of style together. Knot your tie with a Windsor knot and let's discover the craftsmanship of GRAHAM's legacy.

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1930s lifestyle. A turning point where things began to change for people. The BBC was created and the first TV broadcasts started. The use of media as entertainment became common. The Graf Zeppelin operated transatlantic passenger flights between Britain and North America. 1930s also saw the creation of the jet engine by the Englishman, Frank Whittle and tea bags! People definitely needed to have something which would help them to open up to this new world and fulfill their thirst for knowledge and beautiful machinery.

The thirties saw a proliferation of new technologies in all domains. But the most conclusive is certainly the lever which was originally used in aviation and early car racing. The renowned GRAHAM start and stop system is naturally present on the left side of the case to be activated by the thumb. The silver-white dial is finely-worked and is domed to recall the 30s style. Minimalistic and efficient.



The Chronofighter 1695 has been made for all Gentlemen adventurers with pure GRAHAM DNA. Main features also include:

42 mm pink gold (18K) case, caliber G1745, automatic chronograph, 25 jewels, 28'800 A/h (4Hz), Incabloc shock absorber, 48 hours power reserve, domed sapphire crystal with antireflective coating on both faces, pink gold (18K) case back with Greenwich Observatory hand engraved and sapphire aperture on the balance wheel, brown crocodile strap.

GRAHAM traces its origins to London clockmaker George Graham (1673-1751) who is considered as the father of modern watch making. He is known as the father of the chronograph as he invented the start and stop device of the chronograph. The dead-beat and cylinder escapement, the mercury pendulum to compensate the influence of temperature on pendulums, to name a few. He also built the master clock for Greenwich Royal Observatory which timed most of the 18th century and lots of science instruments for astronomers and physicists. GRAHAM was revived in 1995 and is today a privately owned Swiss watch company. GRAHAM SA creates and manufactures its watches in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.


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CHRONOFIGHTER 1695
HOSTY TOTSY
Reference 2CXAP.S03A
Functions Chronograph (seconds, 30 minutes counters). Date at 3 o'clock
Hours, minutes
Caliber Caliber G1745, automatic chronograph, 28'800 A/h (4Hz), Incabloc shock absorber
25 jewels
Power reserve: 48 hours
Case 42 mm pink gold (18K) case
Left hand fast-action start/stop trigger and reset pusher
Pink gold (18K) bezel
Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces
Pink gold (18K) case back with Greenwich Observatory hand-engraved and sapphire aperture on the balance wheel
Water resistance 160 feet / 50 m / 5 bar
Dial Domed silver-white dial and snailed minutes counter
Golden hands, curved chronograph hand
Strap Brown crocodile
Pink gold (18K) pin buckle

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