Friday, May 4, 2012

Roger Dubuis - movements RD1448















Movements RD1448 of Roger Dubuis

Monday is for incredible Movements and this week we introduce the exceptional world time calibre!
A sterling fusion of useful complication, ease of use, and excellent legibility, the world time calibre simultaneously displays data from three different time zones. The bold RD1448 mechanism gorgeously displays a second and third time zone at the 3:00 and 9:00 positions and also incorporates a day/night indicator. Each piece is completed with an automatic micro-rotor winding mechanism, bold contrasted colors, and, of course, the Hallmark of Geneva stamp of approval.


















ADDITIONAL DETAIL

Triple time-zone world-time display by central hours and minutes, display at 9 o’clock: 1st time zone and day/night indication with meridian indicator, display at 3 o’clock: 2nd time zone and day/night indication with meridian indicator. hours and minutes - finely adjusted in five positions - 48-hour power reserve

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Reference RD1448
  • Parts 405 pieces
  • Thickness 6.53 mm
  • Size 15.0
  • Frequency 4.0 Hz
  • Power 48 hours
  • Jewels 69
 
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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Raymond Weil - Nabucco Cuore Vivo Chronograph


Raymond Weil - Nabucco Cuore Vivo Chronograph

Nabucco, the famous opera by Giuseppe Verdi, may end after the fourth act, but RAYMOND WEIL is holding the note for the fifth consecutive year, and again, adding a new model for its exceptional collection Nabucco. After exploring the richness of rose gold with the Nabucco Cuore Caldo, the depth of the deep black with Rivoluzione Nabucco, the lightness of titanium with the Nabucco Va Pensiero, and finally the identity of a more classic Converse with Nabucco. The Swiss brand reveals the heart of a prestigious watch the new Nabucco Cuore Vivo.In 2012, Nabucco has launched an elegant and modern collection, with a distinctive design and stately proportions. Now open your heart and offers a glimpse of its mysteries for lovers of fine mechanics and lyrical lines.

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Thanks to an adaptation to the movement, the display of the Nabucco Cuore Live opens at 10 am, allowing light to filter the whole. This delicate assembly, the heart of the clock, is protected by a striking case 46 mm diameter made of titanium and one water-resistant steel which supports a depth of 200 m.  

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Highlighted by titanium panel tachometer, the opaline black dial is embellished with a timekeeper central motif of chess, luminescent indexes and numerals 12. Three silver counters complete the measuring instrument: 3 hours (30 minutes against), at 6 hours (12 hours-counter) and 9 hours (small seconds). Finally, its rubber strap alligator style, fully waterproof, it combines comfort, softness and strength.

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The ultimate in elegance, the Nabucco Cuore Vivo, limited to 400 pieces, comes in a presentation box to match your image. The lid with a silver color, with segments of chess partly shows the interior of the box and, when open, allows light to penetrate its structure and enhance the timer.Power and robustness, transparency and light: the Nabucco Cuore Vivo makes our hearts beat to the rhythm of time passing.
 Ref. 7830 TIR 00207

The case, in matte titanium and polished stainless steel, measures 46mm x 15.8mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal, a sapphire display back, and is water resistant to 200 meters.

Movement is the Swiss automatic caliber RW5400 (base ETA Valjoux 7753
with 29 jewels, 28,800 vph and a power reserve of 46 hours. 
Visible balance and escapement wheels.

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