Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Alpina - Diver MidSize Collection



Alpina - Diver MidSize Collection

Alpina has always been associated with those who dare to push the boundaries of human endurance; people who take risks, daredevils who accept challenges most others would shun, and those who willingly, even eagerly, dive headlong into the adventure known as life.

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As a salute to those who continue to delve into the last great unexplored domain on earth—that which lies beneath the surface of the mysterious sea—we proudly introduce our new Alpina Diver Midsize Collection.  Lovingly designed and carefully crafted to meet the most stringent demands of even experienced divers, every aspect of the Diver Midsize offers a glimpse into the world of “What if?”


What if I could dive as deep as this watch is designed to go; more than 1,000 feet beneath the surface.  What would I see?  What if I could lie on a beach under the palm tree just like the one so beautifully engraved into the 38mm-wide case back of the Diver Midsize, alongside the Alpina-branded air tanks?  What if I just strapped one of those watches on my wrist and dived right in?
  
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One for women and one for...both!
The new Alpina Diver Midsize Collection is presented in two models.  For ladies, we offer a stunning Mother of Pearl white face, surrounded by eight sparkling diamonds that shine like the midday sun in a crystal clear Geneva sky.
Large white, luminous indices are placed at the 12 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock positions, while an extra-large date window is located in the 3 o’clock position.  Alpina’s signature red triangle is proudly featured at the base of the silver second hand, while the hour and minute hands are luminous white with a silver surround.
 
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Ladies can choose between two attractive and functional straps.  With constant attention to a diver’s needs, the Alpina Diver Midsize white model comes with either a white rubber strap that can be adjusted to fit over the arm of a wetsuit, or the watch can be fitted with a stainless steel metal bracelet.  As with most things in life, the choice is yours.
The second model in the Alpina Diver Midsize range will certainly appeal to both men and women.  As the name suggests, with a diameter of 38mm, this midsize watch will look good on any wrist. 
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The striking black dial is set inside a shining stainless steel case.  Luminous white indices stand out from the black dial, and again, the extra-large date window is featured at the 3 o’clock location. 
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The turnable uni-directional bezel has luminous engravings at the edges, and both quartz models come equipped with a battery that provides 45 months of dependable service.
 Alpina Diver Midsize faces are covered with sapphire crystal at the front, and the closed stainless steel back is engraved with the aforementioned palm tree, Alpina-branded air tanks and around the edge, the words “Alpina Extreme Diver” and “Swiss Made.”
 
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Those opting for the black dial version of the Diver Midsize also have the choice of two straps.  They can select the stainless steel version, or a black rubber strap.
 
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No less a worldwide celebrity than William Baldwin is the Alpina Global Brand Ambassador.  
We are delighted to announce that he will hold that position until the end of 2013.  
 
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As well as being a star recognised across the planet, William Baldwin is, of course, also a member of one of the best-known families in the entertainment industry.


It is perhaps, then, wonderfully ironic that we welcome with great anticipation this newest member of the Alpina Adventure family, the Alpina Diver Midsize Collection.

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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Movement

Caliber AL-240

Jewels 1

Winding quartz

Features hours, minutes, seconds, date




Case

Materials stainless steel

Glass Sapphire glass

Crown Screwed

Water-Resistant 30 ATM

Diameter 38 mm

Height 10 mm




Strap or Bracelet Width 18.5 mm

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

ARNOLD & SON - Hornet James Cook Set "Antarctica"



ARNOLD & SON - Hornet James Cook Set "Antarctica


























 
Arnold & Son was a preferred supplier of marine chronometers to the Royal Navy. Thanks to their precision, the company's instruments were indispensable as a means of determining longitude reliably at sea and accompanied many a captain and explorer on their voyages of discovery. Among them was Captain James Cook, one of the finest navigators and explorers of his era, whose three voyages to the Pacific Ocean are commemorated in glorious full-colour, hand-finished miniatures on the dials of these limited-edition (25) sets of three timepieces. The perfect traveller's watch, they feature indicators for two time zones (including half or quarter time zones), a big date display and a symmetrically ordered crown and pushpieces.
 
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 ARNOLD & SON - Calibre - A1766

Details

Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement, self-winding, 41 Jewels, diameter 38.55 mm, thickness 7.05 mm, power reserve 42 h, 28'800 vibrations /h
Complication: 
equation of time, multiple time zone display, mean solar time, big date display at 5 o'clock, month indicator
Movement decoration:
rhodium treated with fine circular graining and 'Côtes de Genève'


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 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 Ref. 1H6AP.D06A.C60B

 FUNCTIONS
hours, minutes, multiple time zone display, mean solar time, big date display at 5 o'clock
Time zone pushpiece at 2 o'clock. Second time zone adjustment crown at 10 o'clock.
World Timer outer ring rotating adjustment at 9 o'clock.
Four central hands. 
1) Hour triangle red-tipped hands
2) Long minute hand
3) First time zone shown by a long triangle-tipped hand with white superluminova completing a full turn of the dial in 24 hours
4) The long sun-tipped hand with red superluminova, can be set to show time zones in half-and quarter-hours, a useful aid in parts of the world like India and the Pacific.
It also slides, permitting it to be set to display the mean solar time of any location according to its longitude.

 CALIBER
A1766
Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement, self-winding, 41 jewels, diameter 38.55 mm, thickness 7.05 mm, power reserve 42 h, 28'800 vibrations /h
Movement decoration: rhodium treated with fine circular graining and 'Côtes de Genève'
 CASE
18-Carat Rose Gold Case,
diameter 47mm, cambered sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides, case back metallic sapphire 

 DIAL
Hand-touched up painted dial 'The Discovery of Antarctica'.
Golden facetted hands, polished.

 STRAP
Hand-stitched brown alligator leather
 WATER RESISTANCE
50 m

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