F.P.Journe – Vagabondage III Limited Edition

F.P.Journe – Limited SERIES Vagabondage III Series Limited Edition

VAGABONDAGE III
WORLD PREMIERE: DIGITAL JUMPING SECONDS

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The Third Edition of the Vagabondage Trilogy

F.P. Journe presents the third and last edition of the Vagabondage Series, “Vagabondage III”, produced in a limited series of 69 pieces in Platinum and 68 pieces in 18 K red Gold. F.P. Journe is the only Manufacture to design and produce a specific calibre for a series limited to only 137 pieces.

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Let’s recall the events leading up to the creation of the Vagabondage, which is the quintessence of anti-marketing. In 2004, François-Paul Journe designed 3 unprecedented watches with a flat Tortue case (patented model), a digital time display and a dial without signature, for the 30 th anniversary of Antiquorum.

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Those 3 watches, one in white Gold, one in yellow Gold, and one in rose Gold, with brass movements, were sold at a charity auction for the benefit of the ICM, research institute for brain and spinal cord diseases (www.icm-institute.org). The watches captured the interest of the public, and sold for three times the estimate

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VI - Digital Hours

In the wake of the resounding success of that auction, F.P. Journe launched in 2006 the Vagabondage I Series. The name Vagabondage comes from the fact that the time is indicated by a wandering digital display; the design itself was “vagabond” in that it was created by François-Paul Journe as a satellite creation, in addition to his regular collections. This limited series with a flat Tortue ® case differs from the round cases generally favoured by the brand. It was produced in a series of 69 pieces in Platinum and 10 pieces in Platinum set with baguette diamonds, with a manually wound 18 K rose Gold movement. Even without promotion or publicity, clients went wild. They snapped them up, and the Vagabondage legend was born.

VII - Digital Jumping Hours and Minutes

The second Vagabondage edition was created in 2010. 69 pieces in Platinum, 68 pieces in red Gold and 10 pieces in Platinum with baguette diamonds are produced. It has a manually wound movement with digital display, but also features small seconds at 6h and a power reserve display at 12h. The smoked sapphire crystal dial, without the F.P. Journe signature, reveals the 18 ct. rose gold movement. F.P. Journe developed a specific barrel and a remontoir d’égalité, providing better energy management for the instantaneous jump of the minutes and hours.

VIII - Digital Jumping Hours and Seconds

Collectors have been eagerly awaiting the launch of the Vagabondage III Series. This third edition retains the flat Tortue ® case, the same size as the Vagabondage II, with a manually wound movement with a remontoir d’égalité that advances the time train each second.

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The inner smoked sapphire dial, framed by a screwed “appliqué” outer dial, still without the F.P. Journe signature, reveals the 18 K rose Gold movement. A window at 10h displays the digital hour indications; another at 6h indicates the digital seconds; both are framed in white. The central minutes are indicated by a white hand, while the power reserve at 1h features a blued steel hand.

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The 3 digital time displays have now been created, making the trilogy complete. Owners of the Vagabondage I and II will be given priority to acquire the watch with the identical limited series number. Collectors may thus complete their own trilogy and possess a part of F.P. Journe’s horological history.

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The Vagabondage III Series will be available in F.P. Journe Boutiques and Espaces, as well as authorised retailers.

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Technical specifications

Model: Vagabondage III Limited Edition

Movement
Manufactured Calibre 1514
Manual winding
18 K rose Gold
Jewels: 32
Movement without dial: 249
Dimensions of the Movement
Overall dimensions: 29.3 x 28.2 mm
Casing-up dimensions: 29.3 x 28.2 mm
Overall height: 5.88 mm
Height of winding system: 2.96 mm
Diameter of stem thread: S 0.90 mm
Balance
Balance Four inertia weights
Flat Anachron microflamed spring
Mobile stud holders
Free sprung
Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
Pinned GE stud
Frequency: 21,600 v / h, (3Hz)
Inertia: 10.10 mg*cm2
Angle of lift: 52°
Amplitude: 0h dial up: > 260°
24h dial up: > 260°
Main characteristics
1 minute constant force device, patented No EP 1528443
Escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
Barrel with double spring
Digital hours and seconds indication
Minute indication by central hand
2 position crown
Time adjustment via crown in position 2 and both ways
Second at 6h
Power reserve at 1h
Decoration
High quality
Partly circular grained base plate
Geneva waves on bridges
Polished screw heads, chamfered slots
Pegs with polished rounded ends
Case

• Platinum PT 950
• Red Gold 18K

Flat Tortue shape ® : 45.2 mm x 37.6 mm
Height: 7.84 mm
Dial
Smoked sapphire

Strap:
Hand-stitched black leather strap
Buckle: deployant clasp

Limited Series
Platinum PT 950: 69 pieces

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Red Gold 18K: 68 pieces

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Number of parts
Jewels: 32
Movement without dial: 249
Cased-up on leather strap: 281

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ORIS – ProDiver Chronograph Titanium

ORIS – ProDiver Chronograph Automatic Titanium 51 mm

The ultimate professional diver’s watch resurfaces

Oris’s innovative ProDiver Chronograph tool watch returns, better than ever

What’s the most important feature of a diver’s watch? Water-resistance? Legibility? A unidirectional rotating bezel for timing dives? Ever since its 2009 launch, the Oris ProDiver Chronograph has set the standard for professional diver’s watches by taking all of these factors into account, and more. This year it returns, redesigned and upgraded to reinforce its impeccable diving credentials.

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As with the original, Oris has worked with ambassador and professional diver Roman Frischknecht on the new watch, which bears the hallmarks of a device that’s been designed to both look and function like a real-world diving tool.

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It has a lightweight 51mm titanium case that’s water-resistant to 100 bar/1,000 metres, and a bezel that, like the original, incorporates the Oris-patented Rotating Safety System. This ingenious system locks a bezel in place once set so that it can’t be moved in either direction during a dive, eliminating the chance of accidental – and potentially fatal – adjustments.

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‘I’ve come to rely on the ProDiver and the Rotating Safety System to keep me out of harm’s way,’ says Roman. ‘Knowing the bezel is locked in place during a deep-sea dive is really reassuring. You can’t afford any mistakes when you’re hundreds of metres below the surface.’

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The updated ProDiver Chronograph design is more utilitarian, with angular lugs and a slimmer profile. It’s more practical, too. The screw-down crown and push pieces have deeper grooves for more grip. The same is true of the ridged bezel, which is made of durable, shock-resistant vulcanized black rubber.

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The bracelet and rubber strap (the watch comes with both) have also been redesigned so that the edges are flatter, and the centre links of the bracelet and the central section of the strap are more rounded, giving the watch a simpler but more technical look.

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Some elements remain from the original model. The bezel insert is still in black ceramic, a scratch and fade-resistant material that has become hugely popular in diver’s watches since Oris first introduced it.

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Oris’s designers have also retained the game-changing Oris-developed sliding sledge clasp and its quick-adjust system that means the rubber strap can be adjusted for length without taking the watch off. The only difference is that now the clasp is made of brushed rather than polished stainless steel.

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The new ProDiver Chronograph also carries over a built-in automatic helium value, an essential device in a watch worn during saturation dives, when divers – like Roman – live in sealed compression chambers filled with helium-enriched air to offset the need for decompression. Helium particles are small enough to infiltrate a watch case and as they expand on decompression they can cause damage. The automatic helium valve overcomes this problem.

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Under the ProDiver Chronograph’s robust, avant-garde titanium shell is a traditional mechanical automatic movement, Oris Calibre 774. It gives the watch time, date and chronograph functions.

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The new Oris ProDiver Chronograph comes in a fully water-resistant case that stores the alternate strap and a strap-changing tool. It will go on sale in June 2016 for CHF 4,500.

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Redesigned and upgraded, the Oris ProDiver Chronograph sets a new standard in professional diver’s watches.


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Product Features

Model: ProDiver  Chronograph Titanium

Ref. No. 01 774 7727 7154 Set, Ø 51mm

Movement
Automatic mechanical movement
Oris Cal. 774, (based on Sellita SW 500)
Chronograph function and date 6 o’clock
Case fitting diameter: 30.00 mm  - 13 ¼ ’’’
Height: 7.90 mm
Frequency: 28’800 A/h (4 Hz)
Running time: 48 heures
Number of jewels: 25
Angle lift of balance: 50°
 function and date
Case
Multi-piece titanium case Ø 51.00mm
Stainless steel screw-in security crown and pushers with side protection system.
Automatic helium valve.
Diver’s unidirectional revolving rubber top ring with Oris-patented Rotation Safety System.
Minute scale on black ceramic inlay
Sapphire crystal domed on both sides with anti-reflective coating inside
Screwed titanium case back with metres-to-feet conversion scale
Water-resistant to 100 bar/1,000 metres
Dial
Black dial with wave pattern and applied indices filled with Super-LumiNova®.
Nickel hour and minute hand with Super-LumiNova®.
White chronograph counters
Strap
Black rubber strap with folding clasp and quick-adjust extension system and titanium bracelet with folding clasp and extension system
Set includes waterproof case and strap-change tools

Price: Swiss retail price CHF4,500

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ANDERSEN Geneve – Perpetual Secular Calendar 20th Anniversary Platinum Edition

ANDERSEN Genève – HAUTES COMPLICATIONS Perpetual Secular Calendar 20th Anniversary Platinum Edition

Perpetual Secular Calendar 20th Anniversary

Blue Gold Hand Guilloché Dial

INTRODUCTION

Since 1980 Svend Andersen has been manufacturing complicated timepieces and "pièces uniques" for watch collectors. He holds world records like the smallest lady annual calender, the smallest perpetuel calender, the thinnest world time watch ever produced etc. He created many annual and perpetuel calenders and even the secular perpetuel calender.

 
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Today’s watch collection is composed of the following models

• Montre "à Tact" (without hands) where one can read time in a small window between the lugs thus letting personalization of the dial with miniature-painting or hand "guillochage"
• "Cabinet de Curiosités" that offers very complicated Erotical Automatons on the back of the watch with bespoke dials possibilities
• Watches with multiple time zones – World Time watches (Tempus Terrae)
• "Hautes Complications" – Perpetuel Secular Calender 20th Anniversary
• "pièces uniques" manufactured in collaboration with watch collectors

HISTORY

Our calender, which is in use worldwide, is called the Gregorian Calender. It was introduced in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII in replacement of the Julian Calender.

The new system adopted the year of 365 days with a leap year of 366 days every 4 years that had already been fixed by Julius Caesar but it revealed to be inexact. Therefore Pope Gregory XIII ordered a calender reform with a correction of 10 days, whereby the 4th October 1582 of the Julian Calender was immediately followed by the 15th October 1582 of the Gregorian Calender.

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He also introduced a special secular leap year cycle, i.e. only those secular years which are divisible by 400 are considered to be leap years. Therefore the secular years 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100, 2200, 2300 are not leap years and have only 28 days in February.

Watches with perpetuel calender usually have the normal leap year cycle. Exceptions are big astronomic clocks as well as two pocket watches made by Patek Philippe, one being the famous "Calibre 89" and the other is a watch that was made in the seventies for an American collector.

After having manufactured the first ever wristwatch with Jewish Calender – The Hebraïka,

ANDERSEN Genève created in 1996 the “Perpetuel Secular Calender”. It was the first 100% perpetuel calender Horological Wristwatch Calender programmed for 400 years – or even 800 years. This watch has been adorned by watch collectors worldwide.

In 2016, to celebrate its 20th Anniversary, ANDERSEN Genève adds one more complication, Art works, and presents the “Perpetuel Secular Calender” 20th Anniversary with Week Days Indication.

PERPETUEL SECULAR CALENDER 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Back to 1996 the ANDERSEN Genève’s “Perpetuel Secular Calender” Wristwatch was the first, hundred percent, perpetuel calender wristwatch.

The “Perpetuel Secular Calender” 20th Anniversary timepiece is provided with a four years' program for the leap year cycle, thus every 4 years, the 29th February appears. Thus, the secular wheel turns once in 400 years and is programmed for the secular years: 2100 (28 Feb.), 2200 (28 Feb.), 2300 (28 Feb.) and 2400 (29Feb.).

To celebrate the 20th anniversary (1996-2016) of this iconic watch, ANDERSEN Genève adds one more complication to the “Perpetuel Secular Calender”: The seven days of the week will be displayed on the dial with hand engraved white gold buttons. The buttons represent the sun, the moon and five planets. The complication is made readable with seven small apertures to indicate the current day (one of the aperture being marked with a dot to indicate the current day of the week).

History
Between the 1st and 3rd centuries AD, the Roman Empire gradually replaced the eight-day Roman nundinal cycle with the seven-day week. The names of the days are derived from the sun, the moon and the names of classical planets in Hellenistic astrology.

They are named after contemporary deities, a system introduced in the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity. It starts with the Sun, and then the Moon, Mars (Ares), Mercury (Hermes), Jupiter (Zeus), Venus (Aphrodite) and Saturn (Cronos).
The Latin names of planets were simple translations of the Greek names, which in turn were translations of the Babylonian names, which go back to the Sumerians.
The 1st day in Latin is named after the Sun (Solis dies), but Christians also consider the Lord's day (Dominicus dies), as in Greek.

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Sunday - SUN
The name comes from the Latin dies solis, meaning "sun's day": the name of a pagan Roman holiday. It is also called Dominica (Latin), the Day of God. The sun is “the chief” of all the astral bodies.

Monday - MOON
The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon monandaeg, or the Latin Lunae dies "the moon's day". This second day was sacred to the goddess of the moon.

Tuesday - MARS
This day was named after the Norse god Tyr. The Romans named this day after their war-god Mars: dies Martis.

Wednesday - MERCURY
The Romans called it dies Mercurii, after their god Mercury.
The day was named in honor to Wodan (Odin).

Thursday - JUPITER
The Romans named this day dies Jovis ("Jove's Day"), after Jove or Jupiter, their most important god. The day named after the Norse god Thor. In the Norse languages this day is called Torsdag.

Friday - VENUS
To the Romans this day was sacred to the goddess Venus, and was known as dies veneris. The day is in honor of the Norse goddess Frigg. In Old High German this day was called frigedag.

Saturday - SATURN
Saturn is the Roman and Italic god of agriculture and later the god of time (cronos). This day was called dies Saturni, "Saturn's Day", by the ancient Romans in honor of Saturn. In Anglo-Saxon: sater daeg.

On the front dial, the date is displayed at three o’clock. The aperture shows the current date in the middle and also lets appear the previous and the following dates as a symbol of continuity. The day of the week is indicated by a dot behind the sun, the moon, or one of the five planets. They are in white gold hand-engraved by a master engraver; the “ANDERSEN Genève” logo too.

The “Perpetuel Secular Calender” 20th Anniversary carries ANDERSEN Genève’s DNA adorned by watch collectors: a very sober and classy watch case in platinum with aesthetic simplicity. The front dial is made of exclusive "BlueGold" that ANDERSEN Genève has been mastering for decades. It is a 21ct gold with iron elements in it. Once heated the gold gets an exclusive blue colour that reflects light in a very special way. No two dials get out of the oven with the same colour making every dial unique. The hand guilloché “Diamond” motive empowers light reflexion too, it is an extremely difficult texture to handcraft. Under certain angle, it lets appear an “8” or “∞” motive on the dial that empowers the philosophy of this timepiece that is manufactured to tell days, date, month and time correctly for centuries.

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On the back of the watch, under a sapphire glass, the “Perpetuel Secular Calender” indication will be displayed with three counters and blued hands indicating Months, Years and Leap Years. The module developed and assembled by ANDERSEN has been continually optimised since ANDERSEN Genève’s first Perpetuel Secular Calender wristwatch 20 years ago, in 1996. The specific dial displayed is programmed for 400 years; afterwards a new dial must be provided with the future years indication from 2400 to 2800…and so on.

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Under the sapphire glass, a "BlueGold" ring around the dial will let the watch collector have his desired text hand engraved. Bespoke options have been offered by ANDERSEN Genève since the beginning in the early 80’s. The watch collector can make his timepiece unique.

No compromise is made on quality. Therefore, every component of this watch is yes manufactured in Switzerland, whether in the atelier, in Geneva or Neuchâtel, with the help of passionate high-end craftsmanship.

The “Perpetuel Secular Calender” 20th Anniversary is manufactured in a limited edition of 20 timepieces in platinum only. It celebrates 20 years (1996-2016) of perpetuel secular calender wristwatches developed, manufactured and assembled by ANDERSEN Genève.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Collection: Hautes Complications / Limited Edition to 20 exemplaires

Model: Perpetual Secular Calendar 20th Anniversary Platinum Edition

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Movement:
High quality automatic movement upgraded by ANDERSEN Genève with “Perpetuel Secular Calender”complication module developed and produced in the atelier Indication of Days,
Date, Months and Leap Years over 400 years without settings
Technical Data: 4Hz (28’800A/h), 28 jewels, with 40 hours power reserve
Case: 
Platinum
Two sapphire glasses
Platinum 5mm crown
Diameter: 42.8 mm
Height: 11mm
Width between lugs: 21 mm 
Water Resistant: 30m
Dial: 
Front Dial: In “BlueGold” hand guilloché “Diamonds” motive
Indication of the hours, minutes, seconds with blued hands
Indication of the date at three o’clock
Sun, moon, and 5 planets hand engraved in white gold with 7 apertures behind;
one of the aperture being marked with a dot to indicate the current day of the week
“ANDERSEN Genève” logo in white gold hand engraved
Back Dial: 
Multi-part, with the “Perpetuel Secular Calender” indication displayed with three counters and blued hands indicating Months, Years and Leap Years
On the left side: the 4 years’ leap year cycle with 48 months
On the right side: the 400 years’ secular cycle linked to the central hand that turns two times per century indicating thus the exact year
Thus, the secular wheel turns once in 400 years and is programmed for the secular years:
2100 (28 Feb.), 2200 (28 Feb.), 2300 (28 Feb.) and 2400 (29Feb.)
Personalisation available on the “BlueGold” ring that will be placed around this dial
Hands: Blued Hands on the front and the back dials
Strap:
Hand-stitched alligator leather with platinum buckle or fold-over clasp

Price: 148'000 CHF

 Limited Edition to 20 exemplaires

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AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Highlights QUARTZ Diamond-set

AUDEMARS PIGUET – Royal Oak Highlights QUARTZ Diamond-set Gold 33mm

SIHH 2017

In 2017, Audemars Piguet presents a new women’s Royal Oak with a uniquely gem-set look defined by a swirling diamond relief pattern that glides beyond the dial and bezel to the bracelet.

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Though rooted in the skilled techniques of the expert jeweller’s craft, where the bezel, dial or crown might be set with precious gems to glamorous effect, this new piece presents a different proposition.

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At first seemingly random, the wave-like pattern of diamonds is precisely considered and set within the Royal Oak’s distinct design in the same way that an abstract painter might approach a canvas.

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True to Audemars Piguet’s history of creating its own gem-setting techniques within horological craft, the diamonds chosen for the Royal Oak are not simply a decorative touch, they are also considered from a designer’s perspective and fully integrated into the bracelet, dial and bezel, creating design continuity throughout the entire piece.

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This newly introduced 33mm Royal Oak is available in either 18-carat pink gold or 18-carat white gold and demonstrates the typical Audemars Piguet blend of craftsmanship, originality and elegance.

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Perfection and gracefulness of strict lines with a delightful brilliance of brilliants. These wristwatches will make your day festive and dazzlingly bright.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Reference 67654OR.ZZ.1264OR.01 - Pink Gold

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Reference 67654BC.ZZ.1264BC.01 - White Gold
 
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MOVEMENT
Quartz Calibre 2713
Total diameter     18.39 mm (8 1/4 lignes)
Total thickness  2.2 mm
Number of jewels  7
Frequency of the quartz  32,768 Hz
FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes and date.
CASE

• Diamond-set 18-carat pink gold
• Diamond-set 18-carat white gold

Glareproofed sapphire crystal
Water-resistant to 50 m.
DIAL

• Diamond-set 18-carat pink gold dial, pink gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.
• Diamond-set 18-carat white gold, white gold Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating.

BRACELET
Diamond-set 18-carat pink gold bracelet with AP folding clasp.
Diamond-set 18-carat white gold bracelet with AP folding clasp.
GEMSETTING
429 brilliant-cut diamonds: ~2.56 carats (case and bracelet).
112 brilliant-cut diamonds: ~0.67 carats (dial).

Also available
REFERENCE
Reference 67654OR.ZZ.1264OR.01 - Pink Gold
Reference 67654BC.ZZ.1264BC.01 - White Gold

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De Bethune – DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon Meteorite

De Bethune – DB28 ‘Kind Of Blue’ Tourbillon Meteorite Blue Titanium - Unique Timepiece

Five thousand years ago, a small piece of the universe fell to earth in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. Made from an alloy of iron and nickel, this rare ferrous meteorite’s only adornments were pocks marking the passage of celestial time. 

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But its long voyage didn't end in the meteor graveyards of Argentina; One day it landed in the hands of an ingenious master watchmaker, who decided to revive its hidden beauty. Calling on diamond powder, steel blades and scorching flames, the alchemist used all his tools to breathe life into this sleeping beauty and afford a glimpse of the distant land it once called home. After a great deal of effort, the artisan succeeded in revealing its fantastic dimensions.

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Before his eyes, whirlwinds of colourful gases torn apart by the night engulfed the creator of a galaxy, in an age when time began and the stars’ hearts first started to beat. Crafted from drops of gold, he returned these stars one by one to the sky that once belonged to them, wishing to set them in one of his watches like a jewel in a crown. But which piece should he choose?

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His atelier companion – a steely-eyed aesthete with whom he had worked for over fifteen years to create the world’s finest timepieces – whispered the answer in his ear: a unique piece fashioned from titanium and sporting a shade of blue made as vibrant as his starry jewel through a secret technique.
 A blue so deep and so full of life, he said, that it would take more than a lifetime of study to fully perceive all its many shades. And so, piece by piece, in the fire of his kiln, the watch colour artist covered his timepiece in azure tones.

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However, they were still missing the movement that would power this miniature universe. To the energy knowingly captured by the leaf springs and transmitted to the minuscule gears, he added the most delicate heart. Lighter than stardust, the twirling tourbillon sets the beat of a stunning two-step waltz.

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Thirty six thousand times per hour, the toing and froing balance wheel steers two gold hands – the only components allowed to fly so close to the scintillating meteor. Its unerringly regular revolutions seem to mimic the life of the one that once orbited another body, before fate caused it to fall into the hands of the two magicians.

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Many months have now passed and the red-hot breath of the forge has caused the watchmaker to forget the vagaries of the seasons and the dark of the night. He tenderly seals the fine case sheltering his masterpiece with gold and glass. He delicately encloses it within two cradles as blue as the showcase they hold and as flexible as the wings of a butterfly.

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Finally, he lovingly caresses it with his fingertips, admiring the curves that he has fashioned and which will soon leave him for the arms of another. Gazing up at the sky, he looks deep into the twilight's nascent stars and rejoices. Although he has lost his star, he knows that its sisters are smiling down on him – just like the man whose wrist his star will one day embrace.

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Technical Specifications

Collection:  DB28
Name: DB28 Kind of Blue Tourbillon Meteorite

 
Reference: DB28TBM
Vintage: Unique Timepiece

Movement 
Mechanical hand-wound movement – Calibre DB 2019V3
Technical features of calibre:
Type: Mechanical calibre with manual winding
Number of parts: 276
Jewelling: 39 jewels
Diameter: 30 mm
Power reserve: 5 days, ensured by a self-regulating twin barrel De Bethune Innovation (2004)
Adjustment: Using the crown (2 positions) for winding, and setting the time
Functions:
Hours, minutes, 30’’ indicator via the ultra-light De Bethune tourbillon cage at 6 o’clock,
Power reserve on case back
Technical features:
Silicon escape wheel encircled with a white gold ring De Bethune Patent (2010)
“De Bethune” balance-spring with flat terminal curve De Bethune Patent (2006)
Silicon escape wheel Ultra-light 30 second De Bethune Tourbillon in silicon and titanium De Bethune Innovation (2008)
Frequency: 36,000 vibrations per hour
Adornment: Decoration on power reserve indicator in grade 5 titanium “De Bethune” concentric graining and blued by hand Steel parts beveled and flame-blued by hand
Case 
Blued and hand-polished grade 5 titanium – round-shaped
Size: 42.60 mm
Thickness: 9.70 mm
Attachments: Long floating lugs in grade 5 polished and blued titanium De Bethune Patent (2006)
Crystal: sapphire crystal, 1800 Vickers hardness with double anti-reflective treatment
Crown: at 12 o’clock – mono-pusher button – setting in 2 positions
Back: Screwed case back in polished pink 5N gold and open on, a linear power reserve indicator in pink 5N gold
Sapphire crystal (1800 Vickers hardness), with double anti-reflective coating
Water resistance: 3 ATM
Display 
Hands in hand-polished rose gold 5N
De Bethune 30″ ultra-light tourbillon in silicone and titanium at 6 o’clock – De Bethune Innovation (2008)
Star studded sky in blued hand-polished iron meteorite with white gold stars
Hours ring in grade 5 polished and blued titanium with pointers in pink 5N gold
Minutes ring in grade 5 satin-polished and blued titanium
Hands: in hand-polished rose gold 5N
Strap 
Extra-supple alligator skin with alligator padding
Buckle in grade 5 mirror-polished and blued titanium and ardillon in pink 5N gold

Year: 2017

* Manufacture De Bethune innovations and registered patents

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