Friday, September 28, 2012

Ulysse Nardin - Sonata Streamline












Ulysse Nardin - Sonata Streamline NEW


Chiming Into the Future – Combining Design and Mechanical Innovation.

Futuristic in design, stealth in performance is the Sonata Streamline. Inspired by the aerodynamic aesthetic of superyachts, the Sonata Streamline reveals a strong and streamlined case that is powerfully masculine. The case, exquisitely fashioned from titanium, presents one option paired with ceramic – a material unmatched in durability – and gold, and the other with 18-karat rose gold. The essence of ocean navigation is emulated in the design of the Sonata’s two dial versions. The modern appearance of the sleek case structure is reinforced by the strong geometrical detailing on both dial executions. Accompanying the Sonata’s distinctive design traits is its exacting performance. A mechanical instrument, the Sonata Streamline is run by a patented selfwinding manufacture caliber – a caliber developed in house over the course of seven years by Ulysse Nardin visionaries, engineers and technicians that presents unprecedented precision and multiple functions.

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The movement combines a 22-karatgold rotor with a silicium anchor escapement. Both the anchor and escapement wheel are manufactured from silicium – a groundbreaking development. Further contributing to the Sonata’s precision is the silicium hairspring 1.1.1. and the acclaimed Ulysse Nardin inertial balance wheel – additional change-making industry innovations brought to fruition by Ulysse Nardin. Revolutionary in its exploration and application of breakthrough materials, Ulysse Nardin produces all of the silicium components for its timepieces through Sigatec, a member of Ulysse Nardin’s group of companies.


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Features of equal importance include the movement’s merging of the melodic, “chime” alarm setting showing a sub-dial at 2 o’clock that indicates the hour and minute alarm setting with a countdown indicator positioned above 10 o’clock. The countdown indicator is based on a 24-hours mechanism, allowing the timepiece alarm to be set 24 hours ahead. It calculates the time left on a 24-hour scale until the alarm chimes. This permits easy reading of whether the alarm is set for a.m. or p.m., with the hand at 9 o’clock denoting whether or not the alarm is activated.

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Also showcased is the important dual time system with the instant time zone adjustor; the sub-dial located above 6 o’clock displays the 24-hour dual time functions. This patented dual-time function permits time zone adjustments forward and backward by a simple press of the pushers – plus (+) or minus (-) – to change the position of the hour hand. The original home time, or reference time, stays displayed while the date, alarm and countdown adjust automatically when a time zone adjustment is made. The second time zone is synchronized with the oversized date, as well as the countdown function. The Sonata Streamline, with its aerodynamic, futuristic design and characteristic Ulysse Nardin inventiveness, is the perfect piece for the man who considers exceptional design and performance a way of life.

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Ulysse Nardin - Caliber UN-67

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Technical specifications

Ref. Nr. 675-01-4

Caliber                                   UN-67
Type                                       Manufacture mechanical self-winding movement
Size                                       13 3/4’’’
Diameter of movement          31.00 mm
Height for movement             7.50 mm
Number of jewels                  109
Oscillations                            28’800 V/h (4Hz)
Power reserve                       Approx. 42 h
Crowns                                  Water-resistant
Pushers                                 At 4 and 8 o’clock
Case diameter                       44.00 mm
Water-resistance                   50 m
Crystal                                   Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case back                             Sapphire crystal
Functions                              Second time zone.
                                              Alarm with chime and countdown indicator. Date at 4 o’clock.
Watch winders                      Min. of 650 rotations/day to maintain power.
                                             Winding of movement: bidirectional.

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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Frederique Constant - Classics Manufacture Worldtimer















Frederique Constant - Classics Manufacture Worldtimer Limited Edition NEW

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Frederique Constant is a company that loves to put a fresh twist into classic ideas and classic designs. With that in mind, we are delighted to present the exciting new Worldtimer Manufacture collection.

In days gone by, it was the “man about town” who had the respect and admiration of his peers. These fine gentlemen wore pinstripe suits, with colourful ties, shiny shoes and invariably a classy wristwatch. Nowadays, the man about town has become a man of the world, and while the clothes may have changed, the presence of a handsome, classic, elegant watch is still very much part of the gentleman’s ensemble.

The Worldtimer’s three-part case is made of hand polished stainless steel that shines like the sun.  A convex sapphire crystal and see-through case back give a glimpse of the intricate inner workings of this incredible timepiece.
 
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The dial comes in silver, with a beautifully engraved guilloché design or an amazingly detailed world map in the center. Hand polished black oxydized hands compliment the guilloché center, while hand polished blue hands accompany the world map and luminous indexes.

Reference FC-718MC4H6

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Technical specifications

Reference FC-718MC4H6
 Case 
Polished stainless steel 3-parts case, diameter of 42 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through case back
Water-resistant to 5 ATM
Movement 
FC-718 Manufacture caliber, automatic with date adjustable with the crown, and worldtimer function, adjustable with the crown.
Perlage & Circular Côtes de Genève decoration on the movement
26 jewels, 42-hour power reserve
Dial 
Silver dial with central “guilloché” decoration
Hand polished black oxydized hands
Date counter at 6 o’clock
24H disc, with day-night indication
City disc with 24 cities
Strap 
Black aligator strap with stainless steel buckle
Water-resistant inner lining

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Both of these limited edition models have a date counter at the 6 o’clock position, as well as a 24-hour disc with day-night indication.  Befitting the man of the world’s persona, the Worldtimer’s dial also displays a 24-city disc—one for each of the 24 time zones in our world.

Reference FC-718WM4H6

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The genius of the Worldtimer Manufacture lies in its simplicity of use.  All functions can be accessed simply by using the crown; there are no extra push buttons sticking out from the ultra-smooth and polished sides of the case.  The Worldtimer function can be achieved simply by selecting the desired city and placing it at the 12 o’clock position on the dial.  Internal discs automatically synchronise, and after that, it’s possible to see what time it is in any of the 24 cities on the dial.  In addition, thin discs also indicate at a glance whether it’s day (white disc) or night (black disc).

With an eye to the most intricate detail, the designers of the Worldtimer Manufacture collection even selected watch straps that exude all-world style. You can choose from a black alligator strap with a stainless steel buckle, or add a dash of colour with a navy alligator strap with off-white stitching and a stainless steel buckle.
 
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What can you give the person who has everything?  “Time” is the answer, and in the case of the Frederique Constant Worldtimer Manufacture collection, you’ll be giving a truly limited edition of time in the form of one of these classic watches.
Both  models mentioned here are part of a limited edition collection of just 1888 pieces.  Each Worldtimer is presented in a classic wooden gift box, with an engraved limited edition plate verifying its authenticity.

All this and more is available at a price that could surprise even the most seasoned of fine watch enthusiasts.


For more information, please feel free to contact Mrs Yasmina Pedrini via pedrini@frederique-constant.com.

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Technical specifications

Reference FC-718WM4H6
Case 
Polished stainless steel 3-parts case, diameter of 42 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, See-through case back
Water-resistant to 5 ATM
Movement  
FC-718 Manufacture caliber, automatic with date adjustable with the crown, and worldtimer function, adjustable with the crown.
Perlage & Circular Côtes de Genève decoration on the movement
26 jewels, 42-hour power reserve
Dial 
Silver dial with worldmap in the center and luminous indexes
Hand polished blue hands
Date 
counter at 6 o’clock
24H disc, with day-night indication
City disc with 24 cities
Strap 
Navy aligator with off-white stiching strap, with stainless steel buckle
Water-resistant inner lining

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