Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Ulysse Nardin – Hourstriker Pin-Up
















Ulysse Nardin – Classic Hourstriker Pin-Up Limited Edition NEW


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Two new Ulysse Nardin timepieces 
HOURSTRIKER PIN-UP

Celebrated Manufacture Ulysse Nardin Seduces Collectors with a Limited Edition Hourstriker Pin-Up.

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The delightful daring of the burlesque dancer is brought alluringly to life by the craft of Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin. In a limited edition of 28 rose gold and platinum timepieces, each edition features miniature painting on the dial and Jaquemarts to highlight the hourstriker function.

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This charming and delicate figure gazes seductively out at the viewer, posing in her high heel sandals with a flower in her hair and her modesty barely hidden by the colorful explosion of peacock feathers. They are the result of the unique skill of the in-house miniature painters at Ulysse Nardin.

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Acrylic colors are applied and mixed direct-ly on the dial, as the tiniest details erupt to life through the use of extremely delicate brushes. Depending on their complexity, their meticulously detailed creations can take between 50 and 90 hours to com-plete. The finished dials are sublime works of art, highly prized by collectors and art-lovers alike.

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Enveloped by the extravagance of the peacock’s tail and wing, the sensual curves of our mysterious dancer are revealed by the hourstriker function, when they sweep back to expose her beauty. This complication – one of the most intricate in mechanical timekeeping – comes alive on the hour, the half-hour and whenever the push-button is activated by the wearer. One of the first manufacturers to lead the revival of the hourstriker mechanism, Ulysse Nardin is also one of its undisputed creative masters, and one of the few to employ Jaquemarts to set them off.

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Set in a round case, the watch is as functional as it is artistic. Self-winding, it has a power reserve of approximate-ly 42 hours and is water resistant to 30 meters. Its face cover is anti-reflective sapphire crystal, ensuring it is high-ly durable and scratch resistant. Its case-back, also sapphire crystal, protects its complex inner workings while al-lowing them to be seen and admired.

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Technical Data

Model: Classic Hourstriker “Pin-Up”

Reference: 6106-130/E2-PINUP 18ct Rose Gold Alligator strap
Reference: 6109-130/E2-PINUP Platinum Alligator strap

Limited Edition to 28 pieces

Movement
Caliber  UN-610, Chronometer Certificate
Power reserve: Approximately 42 hours
Winding: Self-winding
41 jewels
Functions
  • Hourstriker
  • Striking of hours and half hours
  • Automatic chime activation system
  • Jaquemarts
Case
18ct rose gold or platinum
Diameter: 43 mm
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: Screwed case-back with sapphire crystal
Crown: Water-resistant
Water-resistance:  30 m
Dial
Black with two hand painted Jaquemarts
Band
Exclusive Alligator Black strap, with folding buckle

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Monday, November 14, 2016

H. MOSER & CIE. – HERITAGE Tourbillon Skeleton Red Gold






















H. MOSER & CIE.HERITAGE Tourbillon Skeleton Red Gold Unique piece NEW

LINKING TRADITION AND MODERNITY:
THE HERITAGE TOURBILLON SKELETON FROM H. MOSER & CIE.


With the Heritage Tourbillon Skeleton unique piece, H. Moser & Cie. pays tribute to exceptional artisan watchmaking. This exceptional timepiece links tradition and modernity, two elements which coexist in all creations by H. Moser & Cie. The Heritage Tourbillon Skeleton is a salute to watchmaking past and present. It is the distillation of H. Moser & Cie.'s 187 years of watchmaking expertise.

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The inspiration behind the Heritage Tourbillon Skeleton came from an H. Moser pocket watch dating from the late 19th century in the H. Moser & Cie. collection. The case on this model, made from a striking blue, engraved enamel and studded with diamonds, inspired the watchmakers at the Schaffhausen-based Manufacture to reinterpret this watch, calling on the best craftsmen to work on the case.

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Featuring stunning purple enamel on a case with two covers, guilloché engraving and diamond setting techniques, in association with a modern in-house, automatic and skeletonised calibre with a minute-tourbillon: the Heritage Tourbillon Skeleton is the synthesis of the greatest arts in watchmaking craftsmanship.

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It also symbolises the link between the past and the present for H. Moser & Cie., founded in 1828, through a reinterpretation of an historic watch which retains its original features, now in a larger dimension and fitted with a strap. The red gold case with two covers has therefore been enlarged and features extremely fine lugs, while respecting its original design. On either side of the watch is a cover with hand-engraved, guilloché decoration, extending up the side of the case.

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These have then been enamelled, demonstrating the highest level of craftsmanship, and set with diamonds on the dial side. Paired with a crocodile leather strap, this beautifully rounded case is as smooth as a pebble. In reference to the historic timepiece, the H. Moser & Cie. Heritage Tourbillon Skeleton has a notched crown fitted with a push-button mechanism for opening the upper case cover.

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The beating heart of this exceptional timepiece is the high-performance HMC 803, the tourbillon calibre in a skeletonised version. It guarantees the Heritage Tourbillon Skeleton a minimum 3-day power reserve.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

HERITAGE Tourbillon Skeleton Red Gold unique piece
Reference 8803-0401,
5N red gold model, pocket watch-type case, crocodile leather strap, unique piece

Case
Pocket watch-type case in 5N red gold, diamond-set (28 diamonds, 0.31 carat) and enamelled
Diameter: 46.0 mm, height: 15.1 mm
Sapphire crystal
Dial
Openworked skeletonised movement
Dovetail-shaped blued hands
Movement
In-house automatic tourbillon skeleton calibre HMC 803
Diameter: 34.0 mm or 15 lignes, height 6.5 mm
Frequency: 21,600 vibrations per hour
Automatic bi-directional pawl winding system
Solid 18-carat red gold skeletonised rotor engraved with the H. Moser & Cie. company hallmark
Power reserve: minimum 3 days
Moser teeth for all wheels and pinions
Original Straumann Double Hairspring®
Interchangeable Moser minute tourbillon at 6 o’clock with skeletonised bridges
Functions
Hours and minutes
Strap
Hand-stitched purple crocodile leather strap
18-carat solid 5N red gold folding clasp with Moser logo

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Press release - 2016
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CONTACT
Nathalie Cobos, T +41 76 319 03 09, press@h-moser.com
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MOSER SCHAFFHAUSEN AG
Rundbuckstrasse 10
CH-8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Switzerland
TEL.          +41 52 674 0050
FAX          +41 52 674 0055
E-MAIL      info@h-moser.com

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Saturday, November 12, 2016

Ulysse Nardin – Announces 5 Year Warranty
















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Ulysse Nardin – Announces 5-YEAR Warranty

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Continuing to push back the limits in Haute Horlogerie, from January 2017 Ulysse Nardin will offer a 5-year warranty on its mechanical timepieces.


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Ulysse Nardin is justifiably proud of its 170-year-history of innovation in the making of precision mechanical timepieces. Continuing this pioneering path in the world of Haute Horlogerie, the Swiss watchmaker is making the incredible move of offering an extended 5-year-warranty on all newly-purchased timepieces.

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From the 1st of January, whether it’s a dashing Diver Chronograph or a gold Classico Lady, every single one of the Swiss manufacturer's complex mechanical instruments will carry this Ulysse Nardin guarantee of quality.

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An innovator too in the use of Silicium for watch movement parts, Ulysse Nardin is prepared to back these parts' increased precision and durability with a 10 year warranty.

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In order to benefit from the 5-year-warranty, the owner registers his or her new Ulysse Nardin timepiece within a year of purchase on the website.

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Ulysse Nardin: driven by the spirit of innovation and independence for over 170 years.

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Friday, November 11, 2016

Bell & Ross – BR X1 & BR 01 INSTRUMENT De Marine Collection















Bell & RossBR X1 & BR 01 INSTRUMENT De Marine Edition Collection NEW
COMBINING TRADITION AND MODERNITY

Aviation is a passion at Bell & Ross, and reinterpreting on-board instruments, its guiding force. The iconic BR 01 watch took its inspiration from the clock in an aircraft cockpit. With its latest collection of Marine Instruments, the watchmaking firm is temporarily leaving runways, radars and fighter planes.

The constant quest for new universes and new lands to explore, has lead Bell & Ross to pay tribute to world this series of three watches. The first marine instruments appeared in the 17th century with the purpose of guiding the vessels that had started to cross the seas and oceans at this time. The timepieces designed for shipboard use, which were key to naval history, have inspired this collection. These three new watches offer a contemporary reinterpretation of those evocative tools that link together tradition and modernity, past and present.

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Bell & Ross BR 01 Instrument de Marine


A brief history

The marine clock was rst tted to ships in the 17th century. These clocks were equipped with a sufficiently accurate mechanism to serve as the time base for navigation.

From the 18th century on, marine technology developed and a large number of vessels were now crossing the oceans. A wave of shipwrecks followed, often caused by inaccurate navigation.

For the United Kingdom, the mastery of the high seas had a strategic purpose. As an island, its military and economic power depended upon it. Members of Parliament strived to find a way of reducing the number of shipwrecks reaching the conclusion that voyages would be safer if ships had more accurate timekeeping instruments.

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In those days, navigators would turn to the night sky, specifically to the stars, to help them during long voyages. Precise knowledge of the time enabled them to establish their longitude, and thereby determine their position in the ocean.

The English Parliament voted in the “Longitude Act” in 1714, which was a law promising a reward of £20,000 to the inventor of a clock that was accurate to one degree of longitude. John Harrison, a specialist micromechanical engineer, won this prize with a clock that offered unrivalled accuracy.


Forms and Materials

The new Marine Instrument collection takes the essence of the legendary 18th century clock invented by John Harrison and scales it down to watch size.

At that time, ship’s clocks were housed inside square wooden cases. However, the display was round, just like the majority of modern watches: a circle within a square. In the design of these new watches, Bell & Ross combines contemporary and retro touches, and the materials play a very important role:

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INDIAN ROSEWOOD: This wood harks back to the hull and masts of the vessels and to the cases used to house the ship’s instruments at the time. Indian rosewood is a rare timber, of a warm pinkish red in color, with an elegant texture and very fine grain. It does, however, offer very high compressive strength. Working it requires a very meticulous approach. Firstly, it is shaved into very ne sheets, which are pressed, machined and then varnished.

BRONZE: The cases of the BR 01 Marine and BX1 Skeleton Chronograph are adorned with bronze, an alloy that brings to mind the brass used for the surrounds on the original ship’s clocks. When it comes into contact with air and moisture, this material takes on a brown or greyish-green patina. With no two-oxidation processes alike, these watches are transformed into unique pieces.

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Bell & Ross BR-X1 Instrument de Marine


ROSE GOLD: This material is used for the BX1 Tourbillon Chronograph case. Rare and noble, gold is the perfect choice for such an exceptional model. Its warm color also pairs beautifully with the Indian rosewood.

GRADE 5 TITANIUM: The watchmaker has chosen modern, lightweight and resilient Grade 5 titanium for the central container section.


Three Instrument, Three Functionalities

The Marine Instrument collection is based on three specific models, authentic or more sophisticated, but all boasting a signature elegance.

BR 01 INSTRUMENT DE MARINE

A faithful rendering of a ship’s clock as a wristwatch, this model is similar to the iconic BR 01 in its execution. The BR 01 Marine Instrument has a stylish, subtly retro design. This watch has a case, bezel and winding crown made from bronze. Only the case-back features more contemporary titanium. In a final touch, an elegant band of rosewood encircles the dial of the watch.

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Technical Features

Ref: BR-01 Instrument de Marine Limited Edition of 500 pieces

Movement
Calibre BR-CAL.203
Hand-wound mechanical
17 jewels, 21,600 vph
56-hours power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes and small seconds at 6 o’clock
Case
Diameter 46 mm
Precious wood, titanium and CuSn8 bronze
Crystal: anti-reflective sapphire
Water-resistance: 100 metres
Dial
White lacquer
Roman numerals
Blued hands
Strap
Brown alligator
Buckle: pin. Bronze


The dial pairs white lacquer, Roman numerals and fine blued steel hands, in tribute to the aesthetic of these 18th century instruments. The small seconds dial, with its delicate graphic layout, sits at 6 o’clock.

The mechanism selected is a hand-wound movement, as would have been used in this era. It has a central hour and minute display, with the seconds at 6 o’clock. Finally, the power reserve, which, at 56 hours, is much greater than usual, is a tribute to long ocean crossings.


BR-X1 SKELETON CHRONOGRAPH

Bold and stylish, this chronograph is equipped with an automatic skeleton movement. This ultra-sophisticated mechanism can be admired through the sapphire crystal dial, which has a slight grey tint like the sea on a stormy day. It is paired with a minute track featuring Roman numerals and gilt applique indices, covered in SuperLuminova. The skeleton theme is continued with the gilt hands. The sophisticated case is a symphony of titanium, rosewood and bronze. It encloses the bezel, push-pieces, crown and crown protector.

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Technical Features

Ref: BR‑X1 Skeleton Chronograph Limited Edition of 99 pieces

Movement
Calibre BR-CAL.313
Mechanical automatic
‘X’-shaped upper bridge
56 jewels, 28,800 vph
Skeleton chronograph
Functions
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 3 o’clock
Skeleton date at 6 o’clock
Chronograph: 30-min timer at 9 o’clock, central chronograph seconds
Case
Diameter 45 mm
Precious wood and CuSn8 bronze
Crystal: anti-reflective sapphire
Back with opening in tinted sapphire crystal, centred on the balance
Water-resistance:100 metres
Dial
Grey-tinted sapphire crystal
Gilt appliqué indices with Superluminova inserts
Gilt skeleton Superluminova-filled hour and minute hands
Gilt aluminium 30-min chronograph timer disc
Strap
Brown alligator
Buckle: pin. Bronze


The automatic caliber provides a chronograph function, small seconds at 3 o’clock and skeleton date at 6 o’clock. The chronograph minute timer sits at 9 o’clock. Stripped of hands, it takes the form of an aluminum disc with a design clearly evoking a ship’s propeller.


BR-X1 TOURBILLON CHRONOGRAPH

The most exclusive version, this Haute Horlogerie model houses an exceptional hand wound mechanism. The Tourbillon made its first appearance in 1801, and is considered the ultimate complication by watch enthusiasts. This system is designed to compensate for the effects of the earth’s gravitational pull when the watch is in the vertical position. The goal is even greater accuracy.

This prestigious version is housed in an 18-carat rose gold and wood case. In classic fashion, the central hands on the dial indicate the hours and minutes. Two gilt metal counter discs sit at 2 and 10 o’clock. The first is the 60-second chronograph counter, equipped with a 6 impulse per second sweeping hand. The second is the 30-minute chronograph counter, with its semi-instantaneous jumping hand. The gilt tourbillon cage sits proudly at 6 o’clock.

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Technical Features

Ref: BRX1 Tourbillon Chronograph Limited Edition of 20 pieces

Movement
Calibre BR-CAL.283

Hand-wound flying tourbillon
Mono-pusher column wheel chronograph
282 components, 35 jewels, 21,600 vph
4-day power reserve
Functions
Hours and minutes
Chronograph: 30-min timer at 11 o’clock, chronograph 60-sec timer at 1 o’clock
Power reserve indicator at 9 o’clock
Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock
Case
Diameter 45 mm
18 ct rose gold and precious wood
Rocker push-button
Crystal: anti-reflective sapphire
Sapphire case-back with anti-reflective coating
Water-resistance: 100 metres
Dial
Grey-tinted sapphire crystal
Gilt appliqué indices with Superluminova inserts
Gilt skeleton Superluminova-filled hour and minute hands
Strap
Brown alligator
Buckle: pin. 18 ct rose gold


The skeleton work on the upper bridges allows a view of the exceptional chronograph movement that is triggered using the mono-pusher at 2 o’clock. A sophisticated hand-wound mechanism, the « ying» tourbillon has 282 minuscule constituent parts, and sits inside a delicate suspended cage. Unusually, it is fitted on the main plate without an upper bridge. This means it appears to oat.

This incredibly complex movement bene fits from a colossal 100-hour power reserve, equivalent to 4 days, indicated by a hand (like a petrol gauge) set at 9 o’clock. The brand’s signature, the iconic «&», marks the seconds on the tourbillon cage. To develop a mechanism as complex as this, Bell & Ross engineers joined forces with Swiss master watchmakers.

The entire collection boasts a sapphire crystal case-back that allows for the sublime mechanisms at their heart to be appreciated.

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Model: Instrument de Marine

Ref: BR-01 Instrument de Marine Limited Edition of 500 pieces
Ref: BR‑X1 Skeleton Chronograph Limited Edition of 99 pieces
Ref: BR-X1 Tourbillon Chronograph Limited Edition of 20 pieces

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