Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Parmigiani - Bugatti Vitesse


Parmigiani Fleurier - Bugatti Vitesse NEW

Inspired by the new convertible Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Michel Parmigiani and his team worked on the extension of Parmigiani Fleurier's Bugatti collection: La Bugatti Vitesse. 

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The Bugatti Vitesse recaptures the outstanding concept of the Bugatti Super Sport launched two years ago, with its legendary PF372 movement and the dial displayed at a 90° angle. 

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This world first movement includes a double-pinion system with bevel gearing, and a complex mechanism which allows for a perpendicular time display. The profile of the Bugatti Super Sport case recalls the iconic form of the lugs on a Parmigiani Fleurier timepiece. 


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The technical feat of the movement remains the same in the new Bugatti Vitesse, but this new execution reflects reworked shapes, colours and materials for a more masculine edition.

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The paintwork of the fastest convertible in the world is a special, modern alloy which combines shine and matt colour, giving the car an almost paramilitary appearance. As a result, it was decided to reflect this masculinity in the watch through the use of titanium. The case of the Bugatti Vitesse consists of a perfectly polished and satin-finished surface which looks like it was sent from the future, and gives the timepiece "more virility" to quote the designers of Parmigiani Fleurier in comparison with the first edition Bugatti Super Sport

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Another innovative choice of material: the dial which is made from Texalium, a web of fibre glass covered by a thin layer of aluminium. More reflective than the carbon fibre used for the Bugatti Super Sport, the Texalium fibers come in a white or orange version, to reflect the two executions of the car. 


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In an effort to convey the notion of speed before anything, the dial of the new Bugatti Vitesse has been reconsidered, with a view to conveying the concept of speed first and foremost. The indexes are spindle-shaped between 3 and 9 o'clock, which conveys an impression of acceleration, revitalizing the watches' oval dial.

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There is a final aesthetic evolution to the model which decorates the profile of the watch. The crown is set with two cabochons of carnelian and lapis-lazuli semi-precious stones of a rare purity which illuminate the timepiece. Blue or orange in colour, these cabochons are engraved with the initials of Parmigiani Fleurier.

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Technical Specifications     

Bugatti Vitesse

Movement

  • PF 372
  • Hand-wound movement
  • 10-day power reserve
  • Two-plane calibre: height 15.96 mm, width 25 mm, length 37.01 mm
  • Frequency: 3 Hz 21,600 Vib/h
  • 40 jewels
  • Two series-coupled barrels
  • Number of components: 333
  • "Côtes de Genève" decoration, circular-grained, sand-blasted and hand-bevelled main plates
    Functions
  • Hour, minute
  • Power reserve indicator
    Case
  • Shaped case: 36.0 x 50.7 mm, height 22.7 mm
  • Material: titanium
  • Polished and satin-finished
  • Water resistance: 10 meters
  • Six anti-reflective sapphire crystals Front and topside crystals metallised around the outer rim Dynamometric crown in 18 ct white gold with lapis-lazuli cabochon, for time-setting and winding
  • Individual number engraved on the case-back
    Dial
  • White "Texalium", polished EB applique, polished black-gold Bugatti "Vitesse" applique, Delta-shaped hands with luminescent coating
  • Hermès alligator strap, titanium folding buckle with polished finish


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    Monday, August 20, 2012

    PIAGET - Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Ultra-Thin Automatic


    PIAGET - Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Ultra-Thin Automatic

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    Throughout its history, Manufacture de Haute Horlogerie Piaget has constantly pursued its groundbreaking work in the highly technical field of ultra-thin movements. Of a total of 29 movements developed by Piaget, the new Calibre 1270P is the 17th ultra-thin mechanism.
    This expertise in ultra-thin watchmaking has also given rise to complicated calibers, including the 600P shaped tourbillon, 880P chronograph, and 855P perpetual calendar.

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    In 2010, Piaget celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the launch of the legendary Calibre 12P by presenting Calibres 1200P (hours and minutes) and 1208P (hours, minutes and small seconds), the thinnest mechanical self-winding movements on the market at just 2.35mm thick – a record. These movements were integrated within the new 43mm Altiplano case and thereby set a second record for the thinnest watch in its category (5.25mm).

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    Drawing upon both Piaget Calibre 600P – the world’s thinnest hand-wound tourbillon movement – and Piaget Calibre 1208P – the world’s thinnest self-winding movement equipped with a micro-rotor, the Calibre 1270P ultra-thin self-winding tourbillon measures a mere 5.35mm thick while offering a combination of technical and aesthetic innovations.

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    The Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-Thin watch features the slimmest profile on the market, with a case measuring just 10.4 mm thick.

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    Unlike the movements in most shaped watches, Calibre 1270P is cushion-shaped like the case it rests in, adding a high degree of horological legitimacy. The movement itself is a wonder of design and execution. Some gear wheels are a mere 0.12mm thick. The placement of the micro-rotor on the dial side of the movement and the offset hour and minute hands are striking and noteworthy aesthetic elements.

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    The dial features laser guilloché work while tapered hour-markers point toward the offset hands and the gold-rimmed oscillating weight and tourbillon displays. The modern overall tone is counter-balanced by the traditional Haute Horlogerie decoration of the micro-rotor, guilloché-worked and adorned with the Piaget coat-of-arms.

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    This blend of technologies and innovations is housed within a generously sized cushion-shaped Emperador case in 18-carat rose .....

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    ... or white gold, measuring 46.5mm in diameter and water-resistant to 3ATM (approximately 30 meters).
     
    The solid case-back, engraved with the Piaget coat-of-arms and the Calibre 1270P reference, features two openings: one for the power-reserve indication, and the other to provide a view of the tourbillon carriage.

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    Coussin Tourbillon Automatic Ultra-Thin is fitted with either a brown or black alligator leather strap, secured by an 18-carat rose or white gold folding clasp.

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    Technical Specifications: 
      
     Piaget Emperador Coussin Tourbillon Ultra-Thin Automatic 

    Movement: Calibre 1270P, automatic, 269 parts, 35 jewels, 21,600 vph,
    Dimensions: 34.9 mm x 34.9 mm, height: 5.55 mm, in-house, Swiss Made
    Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds (flying tourbillon,) power reserve indicator
    Power reserve: 40 hours
    Case material: White gold or Rose gold
    Bezel material: White gold or Rose gold
    Case shape: Cushion
    Bezel shape: Cushion
    Case size: 46.50 mm x 46.50 mm
    Case height: 10.40 mm
    Dial: Laser-engraved glass
    Hands: Gold
    Water resistance: 30 meters
    Strap: Brown alligator leather strap with an 18-carat gold folding clasp
    Crystal: Sapphire
    Case back: Solid

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    Martina Brönnimann
    Ameia Communication GmbH
    Alte Dorfstrasse 42
    8704 Herrliberg
    Tel.: +41 44 915 05 43
    Mobile: +41 78 601 47 47
    E-mail: mbroennimann@ameia.ch
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