Frederique Constant - Vintage Rally Healey Collection

Frederique Constant - Vintage Rally "Healey" Collection Limited Edition NEW

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The All-new Frédérique Constant Vintage Rally “Healey” Collection

How do you truly know when a classic is… well…genuinely a classic? It’s easy, really. It’s when the classic item instils, inspires and evokes the same irresistible passions it stirred when it was first launched, whether 40 years, 60 years or a century has passed.The Healey NOJ is, beyond any shadow of a doubt, just such a car. This amazing, iconic automobile became all but extinct when one of the last of its kind was almost completely destroyed in an horrific crash while participating in a legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

Thankfully, classic cars also inspire true and unquenchable devotion, and on May 8, a press conference was held at Bonham’s Auction House to reintroduce the elegant, awe-inspiring Healey NOJ, which has been lovingly restored to its original glory.  And once this legendary motor car has been reacquainted with an adoring public, it will once again make its way to a number of vintage rally events, including what will undoubtedly be an emotional return to a Classics event at Le Mans in 2014.

As beautifully constructed and classic as the Healey NOJ car that inspired their creation, the Frédérique Constant Vintage Rally “Healey” Collection is designed for those whose passions rise every time they hear the roar of a finely tuned engine. With functionality that is every classic car rally enthusiast’s dream, this watch clearly encourages you to Live your Passion!

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Frédérique Constant has for many years been associated with vintage rallys which have included and featured Healey cars.  In May 2013, the 4th European Healey Rally will be held in Scotland, and once again, Frédérique Constant will be honoured to be the Official Timekeeper of this meeting.

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Thanks to the company’s long association with classic Healey cars, we are delighted to present three new Healy watch models, each of which will be manufactured in a strictly limited edition of 1,888 pieces.  The new range includes two automatic models and one automatic chronograph.

A classic design for a classic name

The sporty appearance of each of the new models gives them that unmistakable race car driver look, from the unique “O-Rings” leather strap, to the unmistakable Healey logo on the dial.
The chronograph model – the FC392HVG6B6 – is an exceptionally stunning watch.  The 43 mm stainless steel case is protected by convex sapphire crystal over a striking silver dial with handsome guilloché design.

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As durable and reliable as it is attractive, this watch is water resistant to 100 metres and offers an impressive 46-hour power reserve.  The minutes, seconds and chronograph functions are displayed within integrated individual counters with Healy green, and there’s a date display at the 6 o’clock position.

The hour and minute hands are rose gold, as are the hand-applied indexes.  Finally, the black leather strap is hand finished with wonderfully contrasting white stitching.

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The two automatic versions – the FC-303HS5B6 and the FC-303HV5B6 - are driven by the FC-303 calibre movement, offering unrivalled accuracy and reliability.  Both are presented with a gleaming 40 mm diameter stainless steel case and offer an exceptional 38-hour power reserve and water resistance to 50 metres.

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Functions include hours, minutes, seconds and a date display at the 6 o’clock position, beautiful silver dials with guilloché design and the Healey logo located just above the date display.  The HS5B6 has striking hand-applied black indexes and hands with luminous, beautifully complementing the black strap with white stitching.  The HV5B6 features elegant rose gold plated indexes and a chocolate dark brown strap with white stitching.

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Finally, each of the new models is delivered in a specially designed gift box, and inside, you’ll find a wonderful miniature replica of the iconic Healey NOJ393, a car that inspired a whole new generation of Healey fanatics when it was launched back in the 1950’s.
 
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For more information on the all-new Frédérique Constant limited edition Healey collection, or any other model in our line, please visit our website, or you can contact us directly. 


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Technical Specifications

Reference FC-392HVG6B6
Limited edition of 1888 pieces, delivered in a special gift box with a Healey NOJ 393 car miniature
Movement
Chronograph Automatic FC-392
Hours, Minutes , Seconds, Date
46-hours power reserve
Case
Stainless steel, diameter of 43mm
Convex sapphire crystal, case back with a nice NOJ-393 car engraving, and
round opening which reveals the balance wheel
Water-resistant to 10 ATM
Dial
Silver dial, guilloche, and subdials with hand applied rose gold plated indexes
Date counter at 6 o’clock
Healey logo at 3 o’clock
Hour and minute hands with white luminous
Strap
Dark green racing leather strap

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Technical Specifications

Reference FC - 303HS5B6
Limited edition of 1888 pieces, delivered in a special gift box with a Healey NOJ 393 car miniature
Movement
Automatic FC-303
Hours, Minutes,
Seconds & Date
38-hours power reserve
Case
Stainless steel, diameter of 40 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, case back with a nice NOJ-393 car engraving
Water-resistant to 5 ATM
Dial
Silver dial, guilloche with hand applied pearl black indexes, and
Healey Logo,at 6 o’clock,
Date counter at 6 o’clock,
Hour and minute hands with white luminous
Strap
Black racing leather strap

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Technical Specifications

Reference FC-303HV5B6

Limited edition of 1888 pieces, delivered in a special gift box with a Healey NOJ 393 car miniature
Movement
Automatic FC-303
Hours, Minutes, Seconds & Date
38-hours power reserve
Case
Stainless steel, diameter of 40 mm
Convex sapphire crystal, case back with a nice NOJ-393 car engraving
Water-resistant to 5 ATM
Dial
Silver dial, guilloche with hand applied rose gold plated indexes, and
Healey Logo at 6 o’clock,
Date counter at 6 o’clock
Hour and minute hands with white luminous
Strap
Dark brown racing leather strap

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AUDEMARS PIGUET - Royal Oak Offshore Black Ceramic Chronograph

Audemars Piguet - Royal Oak Offshore BLACK CERAMIC Chronograph  NEW

The first series-produced chronograph in the Offshore collection to feature an all ceramic case-middle and bezel, this extremely sporty 44 mm-diameter model accentuates its effective and virile design through the intensity of its black colouring.


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The choice of ceramics for this chronograph is above all due to its exceptional toughness and durability. This material is far harder than steel and resists scratching by anything but diamond. The technical corollary of this performance is that each ceramic element requires a far longer machining time. It takes almost 12 hours to make the case middle of the Royal Oak Offshore chronograph, while the bezel also calls for over eight hours more work than the same part in steel.

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This highly sophisticated finishing work on ceramics equals the quality of the finishes performed on the steel parts. It confirms the expertise developed by the Manufacture Audemars Piguet in the field of innovative materials such as Cermet, tantalum and ceramics that are featured in its high-performance sports models. Driven by a concern for detail and in order to minimise any risk of scratching, the Audemars Piguet engineers pursued their quest for excellence right down to the smallest details by also choosing ceramics for the pushpieces and crown of this model. Only the case-back with its sapphire crystal and the strap-fastening studs were produced in titanium while the bezel screws are made of steel.

For this model exuding an aura of rigorous strength, the Manufacture in Le Brassus has chosen a black dial bearing the “Méga Tapisserie” motif typical of Royal Oak Offshore models, with the small seconds subdial appearing at 12 o’clock and the chronograph counters at 6 and 9 o’clock. The latter are easily identifiable by their red hands – a shade echoed on the tip of the central chronograph seconds hand.

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This sophisticated chronograph with its incisive design features a wealth of opulent detailing. The manually applied hands and hour-markers are made of white gold with a luminescent coating ensuring optimal readability in the dark.
 
  Audemars Piguet - Calibre 3126/3840

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The date window at 3 o’clock complements the functions of this instrument powered by Manufacture Audemars Piguet Calibre 3126/3840, endowed with a 55-hour power reserve. Some of the 365 parts of this selfwinding movement, equipped with an openworked 22-carat gold oscillating weight featuring an anthracite galvanic coating and engraved in the centre with the AP initials, may be admired through the sapphire case-back.

This masculine chronograph with its resolutely virile design is teamed with a black rubber strap fastened by a titanium pin buckle.  Boldly representative of modern times, this instrument is water-resistant to 100 metres and virtually unalterable thanks to the choice of a high-density technical ceramic material. 

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It reveals the Manufacture Audemars Piguet’s forward-looking approach by enriching the collection with this sporting timepiece radiating unequivocal luxury and a contemporary spirit that is at ease in any situation and equipped to handle all kinds of conditions.

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Technical Specifications

 

Reference: 26402CE.OO.A002CA.01

 
Movement
Proprietary Calibre 3126/3840, selfwinding
Total diameter: 29.92 mm (13¼ lines)
Movement thickness: 7.16 mm
Number of jewels: 59
Number of parts: 365
Minimum guaranteed power reserve: 55 hrs
Cadence of the balance: 21,600 vph
Case
Black ceramic case (44 mm),
glareproofed sapphire crystal,
titanium case-back fitted with glareproofed sapphire crystal pane,
black ceramic bezel and crown, titanium studs,
water-resistant to 100 m.
Dial
Black dial with “Méga Tapisserie” motif, black counters,
white gold applied hour-markers and Royal Oak hands with luminescent coating,
black inner bezel ring.
Functions
Chronograph, hours, minutes, small seconds, date
Specific Characteristics
Balance-stop device when setting the time
Oscillating weight mounted on ceramic ball bearings
Diamond-planed bevels on the bridges
Reversed circular Côtes de Genève motif on the bridge pavements
Strap
Black rubber strap with titanium pin buckle


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Roamer - Stingray Chrono Diver Anniversary

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Roamer - STINGRAY Chrono Diver Limited Edition NEW

 














Roamer of Switzerland celebrates the 125th anniversary of the brand this year. Reason enough to launch a limited version of the Stingray Chrono Diver.

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Technical Characteristics

• Limited Edition Anniversary-Set
• Stingray Chrono-Diver
• Movement 2824 / Dubois Depraz 2025 Chrono Module
• Sapphire crystal with antireflection coating
• Diameter: 44 mm

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Breitling - Avenger II

BREITLING - Avenger II NEW

  THE AVENGER RAMPS UP THE POWER

As authentic instruments for professionals, the models in the Avenger line have been redesigned in a style that is even more technical, functional and sophisticated. An exceptional look for these trustworthy companions on the most extreme missions.

Absolute power. Steely muscles. Peerless performances. Extraordinary precision. The Avenger by Breitling has been designed to offer a maximum of security and reliability. A maximum of sturdiness and shock-resistance with its robust construction and its substantial lateral reinforcements. A maximum of functionality, with its large screw-locked crown and non-slip grip. A maximum of readability, with its thick glareproofed sapphire crystal and its oversized hands, numerals and hour-markers.

Breitling now gives a new face to outstanding accomplishments by redesigning the entire Avenger line in a resolutely original style. The slimmer case adopts an even more ergonomic profile. The new stencil-type numerals with their taut, dynamic lines, further strengthen the ties with aviation. The new engraved and satin-brushed bezel is adorned with integrated rider tabs. The readability is optimized by large hands and hour-markers accentuated by a luminescent coating. Titanium casebacks – bearing a conversion scale for Anglo-Saxon metric measurements – keeps the case lighter.

The new Avenger II collection comprises four models endowed with highly distinctive functions and characters. Four instruments for all manner of missions:



Avenger II Chronograph

Absolute power. Steely muscles. Peerless resistance. Extraordinary precision. 

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The Avenger II chronograph is designed to offer a maximum of security and sturdiness. 

This true instrument for professionals is distinguished by its technical and functional style, ergonomic construction and aviation-inspired stencil-type numerals. The case water-resistant to 300 m (1,000 ft) with pushpiece guards screwed into the steel houses a selfwinding chronograph movement chronometer-certified by the COSC.

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Technical Specifications
Caliber
    Breitling 13
Movement
    Selfwinding mechanical
Chronograph
    1/4th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibration
    28 800 v.p.h
Jewel
    25 jewels
Calendar
    Dial aperture
Case
    Steel
Water resistance
    300 m (1000 ft)
Bezel
    Unidirectional, ratcheted
Crown
    Screw-locked
Crystal
    Sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Diameter
    43.00 mm
Interhorn width

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Avenger II Chronograph GMT

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The Avenger II GMT stands out by its ultra-practical 24-hour second timezone display, complemented by a bidirectional rotating bezel enabling a third timezone reading. The officially chronometer-certified selfwinding movement is protected by an ultra-sturdy steel case water-resistant to 300 m (1,000 ft). The efficiency of the controls is guaranteed by a solid crown with a non-slip grip. The aviation-inspired stencil-type numerals lend a technical and original touch of style.

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Technical Specifications

Caliber
    Breitling 32
Movement
    Selfwinding mechanical, 2nd timezone (24 hr)
Vibration
    28 800 v.p.h
Jewel
    21 jewels
Calendar
    Dial aperture
Case
    Steel
Water resistance
    300 m (1000 ft)
Bezel
    Bidirectional ratcheted
Crown
    Screw-locked
Crystal
    Sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Diameter
    43.00 mm
Interhorn width
    22/20 mm
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SUPER Avenger II Chronograph

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The ideal companion for all manner of challenges, the Super Avenger II chronograph combines an imposing 48 mm diameter with a powerful and extremely professional aesthetic. Its steel case water-resistant to 300 m (1,000 ft) is geared up for the most extreme missions thanks to its rugged construction, its screwed-in pushpiece guards and its solid screw-lock crown with non-slip grip. The selfwinding chronograph movement is chronometer-certified by the COSC, the highest industry benchmark in terms of precision and reliability.

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Technical Specifications

Caliber
    Breitling 13
Movement
    Selfwinding mechanical
Chronograph
    1/4th second, 30 minutes, 12 hours
Vibration
    28 800 v.p.h
Jewel
    25 jewels
Calendar
    Dial aperture
Case
    Steel
Water resistance
    300 m (1000 ft)
Bezel
    Unidirectional, ratcheted
Crown
    Screw-locked
Crystal
    Sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Diameter
    48.00 mm
Interhorn width
    24/20 mm
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Avenger II SEAWOLF

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The professional Avenger II Seawolf super-diver model teams a powerful look with exceptional performances. The case water-resistant to the fabulous depth of 3,000 m (10,000 ft) is equipped with a unidirectional rotating bezel, a screw-lock crown with a non-slip grip and a valve serving to equal out pressure differences between the inside and the outside of the watch. The selfwinding movement chronometer-certified by the COSC guarantees maximum precision and reliability – on land, at sea and in the air.

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The Avenger models are available in several dial colors, with stencil-type numerals or hour-markers, on a rubber strap or on the new Professional bracelet with redesigned links. They are all equipped with mechanical selfwinding movements chronometer-certified by the COSC, the highest industry benchmark in terms of precision and reliability – and the only one based on an international norm

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Technical Specifications

Caliber
    Breitling 17
Movement
    Selfwinding mechanical
Vibration
    28 800 v.p.h
Jewel
    25 jewels
Calendar
    Dial aperture
Case
    Steel polished/satin-finish
Water resistance
    3000 m (10,000 ft)
Bezel
    Unidirectional, ratcheted
Crown
    Screw-locked
Crystal
    Sapphire, glareproofed both sides
Diameter
    45.00 mm
Interhorn width
    22/20 mm

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Laurent Ferrier - Galet Traveller

Laurent Ferrier - Galet Traveller NEW

A long-term vision

The son and grandson of watchmakers, Laurent Ferrier, the emblematic figure of the brand that bears his name, is profoundly attached to the excellence of traditional watchmaking crafts. His lengthy experience in the fields of horological design, technical research and watch exteriors vividly demonstrate both his assiduity and his inventive nature.

A dream come true

In 2010, Laurent Ferrier presented the first model bearing his signature: “I nurtured a dream of making watches that represent my horological values: simplicity, precision and pure, uncluttered beauty. These values guide my choices in terms of both design and technical characteristics.” He develops his own watches, from conception through to production and in doing so is backed by his son Christian, a guarantee of continuity.

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BaselWorld 2013: the Galet Traveller tames the hours of the world

Distances are shrinking as travellers circle the globe at ever greater speed. The plane whisks us in a few hours to another continent, to the heart of another culture, to another moment of the day or night. Rio yesterday, Moscow today, Sydney tomorrow. Long-haul planes criss-cross the oceans and straddle time zones. Fortunately, watchmaking is there, as loyal and accurate as ever.

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It puts landmarks in place, punctuating time to enable us to keep a foothold in temporal reality. With the Galet Traveller, Laurent Ferrier offers a chance to cross time zones by one smooth move on the wrist. Pressing a push-button brings the time zone up to date. The Galet Traveller thus adopts all the hours on the planet in a single manoeuvre.

Time around the world

 

It was not until the end of the 19th century that world time established itself universally. The need to harmonise time between various geographical locations made itself felt with the development of the maritime travel and the railways. In 1884, the Earth was officially divided into 24 time zones at the International Meridian Conference in Washington. Greenwich Mean Time became the time reference throughout the world for most of the 20th century, before being replaced by UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) based on the Earth’s rotation.

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Time zones, corresponding to the division of the surface of the Earth into various zones living according to the same hours, time zones stretch from the North to the South pole and are marked off by two meridians 15° apart. One hour is detracted or added for each time zone crossed from East to West or in the opposite direction. Thus, if it is noon at Greenwich, the 0 meridian, it is 3 pm in Moscow three time zones eastwards. While this system did not initially meet with unanimous approval, it is now vital to the smooth functioning of our planet.

Time zones are not always stable. Several reasons may influence chances, such as adjustment to “summer” or Daylight Saving Time (DST), or the desire to standardise time over an extremely broad territory. But one thing is for sure: the mission of globalising time that time zones were designed to serve has indeed been accomplished.

A useful complication

The Galet Traveller helps its user get his bearings within this world time. A dual-time display is an extremely useful complication when travelling. This new watch was developed with the aim of ensuring extremely smooth handling, while also ensuring visual balance, readability and performance in all circumstances – all values dear to Laurent Ferrier.
Positioned perfectly geometrically and delicately integrated on the left side of the case, two oblong push-buttons are pressed to modify local time indicated by a central hand. These two buttons at 8 and 10 o’clock are subtly integrated into the case middle so as to follow the harmonious curve of this solid gold “pebble”. Only a tiny notch designed for a fingernail forms a tiny protruding edge in order to facilitate handling. When moving from one time zone to another, the central hour hand indicating local time may be moved forwards or backwards, in one-hour increments, by successive presses.
 
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Pressing the upper push-button advances the hand by one hour, while pressing the lower push-button moves it backwards, all without affect the minutes hand. On a flight from Geneva to New York, the traveller will thus simply need to press the lower push-button six times to ensure the watch is set to exact local time upon landing.
In addition to this fast local-time adjustment, the date, appearing in a window at 3 o’clock, is automatically modified when the hand passes midnight, thus spontaneously adapting to transitions between the various time zones. The window at 9 o’clock maintains the reference or home time. Thanks to its 24-hour display, it is easy to check whether it is day or night in one’s place of residence even from the other side of the world.

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Perfect readability

The Galet Traveller developed by Laurent Ferrier ensures smooth continuity in the watchmaking journey of the House. This same spirit of functionality, as well as readability and aesthetic appeal already present in the other models from the brand. The solid white or red gold pebble-shaped case – that has become a brand signature – recalls the pocket watches of yesteryear. The winding crown is as round and generously sized as ever, and the gold hands retain their characteristic shape. The extremely slender hour-markers and the two bevelled apertures ensure optimal readability. Laurent Ferrier thereby once again proves its ability to find the perfect balance between a strongly identifiable neoclassical design on the one hand, and tried and tested efficiency on the other.

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The silver-toned, midnight blue or slate grey dial alternates between two aesthetic finishes: vertical satin-brushed finish in the centre and circular satin-brushed around the outside. A transferred minute circle punctuates the circumference with ten white gold, red gold or white-painted hour-markers, with two at 12 o’clock. In the two apertures, one at 3 o’clock for the date and the other at 9 o’clock for home time, the Arabic numerals are painted in black. The seconds counter at 6 o’clock is hollowed and bevelled. The gold central hands sweeping over the dial are “assegai-shaped” for the hours and minutes and baton-type for the seconds. This extremely graphical dial in which every detail has its own importance, display a distinct family likeness with the rest of the Laurent Ferrier collection.

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moscow, Sydney, New York or Rio de Janeiro: the new Galet Traveller adopts all the hours on the planet. This year, Laurent Ferrier presents a dual-time function, a so-called useful complication that is extremely simple to operate. This watch crosses the world’s various time zones at a single press, while ensuring a blend of readability and performance.

Subtly integrated into the left-hand side of the case, two oblong pushbuttons serve to move the local time indicated by the central hand either backwards or forwards. Along with this fast time correction, the date appearing in a window at 3 o’clock is automatically modified each time the hand passes midnight, thus adapting to the transitions between various time zones, while the reference or ‘home’ time continues to appear through the 9 o’clock aperture. Thanks to its 24-hour display mode, it is easy to keep track of whether it is day or night at home, even from the other side of the world.  

Visually speaking, the Galet Traveller guarantees authentic readability thanks to its pure aesthetic. The case is in white or red gold. The solid silver dial in silver-toned, midnight blue or slate grey variations features two alternating decorative effects: vertical satin-brushed in the centre and circular satin-brushed around the outside.  

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The Galet Traveller houses a self-winding calibre belonging to the famous line of micro-rotor movements with natural escapement. It is combined with the dual time-zone adjustment mechanism as well as the date. This integrated complication took a full two years to develop, since each component is an integral part of the global construction of the case calibre.

This innovative horological architecture, complemented by the natural escapement, ensures the excellent winding force of the micro-rotor. Its efficiency is far superior to the majority of standard escapements and above all very stable over the long term – an asset that significantly contributes to the exceptionally accurate rate of this chronometer certified by Besançon Observatory.

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A finely tuned movement

The Galet Traveller houses self-winding Calibre LF 230.01, from the famous line of Micro-Rotor movements with natural escapement. It incorporates the dual time-zone adjustment mechanism as well as the date. This useful complication, that took a full two years to develop, is fully integrated and each part is an integral part of the global architecture of the base calibre.

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As with the previous developments, LF Calibre 230.01 features a pawl-fitted micro-rotor unidirectional winding system, backed by a double direct-impulse natural escapement. The latter, devised by Abraham-Louis Breguet in the late 18th century, is now made using modern technologies that contribute to the exceptional precision of Laurent Ferrier watches. The major distinctive feature of this natural escapement lies in the fact that two impulses are directly imparted to the balance with each oscillation. Its excellent efficiency guarantees a high amplitude for the balance operating at a frequency of 21,600 vibrations per hour.

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  Laurent Ferrier uses a silicon pallet-lever for its lightness and its self-lubricating properties, as well as escape-wheels in a phosphorous nickel alloy known for its extreme hardness, all made using LIGA technology. The main advances of these cutting-edge materials lies in the resulting perfect surface states, as well as strong resistance to both wear and corrosion.

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The micro-rotor is in engine-turned 18K gold. It is fitted with a “silent bloc” shock-absorbing system similar to chassis mounting rubbers. The winding device is offset and fitted on the mainplate between two bridges, and fixed between two jewels. This reduces the thickness of the movement and provides a clear view of the construction, while ensuring maximum stability compared with a conventional oscillating weight.

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This innovative horological architecture, complemented by the natural escapement, serves to achieve a one-third increase in the winding force of the micro-rotor and thus to achieve an 80-hour power reserve. Its efficiency is thus far superior to the majority of classic escapements and is above all extremely stable over the long term – an asset that significantly contributes to the exceptionally accurate rate of this chronometer certified by Besançon Observatory.

CALIBRE LF 230.01

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Sophisticated finishing

The decoration and finishing of the movement are in keeping with the finest watchmaking traditions. The sapphire crystal case-back of the Galet Traveller provides a fine view of the finesse of this workmanship. In addition to the Côtes de Genève motif adorning the bridges and the circular-graining of the mainplate, the sides are manually chamfered and the screw heads are polished. The authenticity of the hand chamfering is perceptible in the clean cut of the interior angles that no machine can achieve and which demonstrate the authenticity of the watchmaking art as exercised by Laurent Ferrier.

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Technical Characteristics

Movement:

• Self-winding Calibre LF230.01 chronometer-certified by Besançon Observatory
• Off-centred micro-rotor in 18K solid gold with pawl-fitted unidirectional winding, fixed between the mainplate and the bridge of the micro-rotor and equipped with a “silent bloc” shock-absorbing system
• Natural escapement with double direct-impulse directly on the balance
• Silicon pallet-lever with self-lubricating properties, escape-wheels in a phosphorous nickel alloy, produced according to LIGA technology.
• Indications: hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock, date at 3 o’clock home time/reference time at 9 o’clock.
• Correctors: crown for winding and time-setting and, on the left side of the case, two push-buttons (+) and (-) respectively positioned at 10 and 8 o’clock, to adjust the time hour per hour with automatic date correction.
• Stop-seconds function
• Diameter: 14’’’ ( Ø 31.60 mm)
• Thickness: 5,80 mm
• Frequency: 3Hz (21,600 vibrations per hour)
• Power reserve: 80 hours
• 288 parts
• 44 jewels

Case:

• 18K/750 5N red gold or 210Pd non-rhodium plated white gold
• Three parts: case middle, bezel and snap-on case-back
• Size: Ø 41 mm (49 mm including the lugs)
• Thickness: of the material 10 mm / including the sapphire crystal 12.64 mm
• Domed sapphire crystals, front and back
• Water-resistant to 30 metres
• “Ball-shaped” crown in 18K/750 5N red gold or 210Pd 18K white gold

Dial:

• Silver-toned, midnight blue or slate grey 925 Ag solid silver, vertical satin-brushed finish in the centre surrounded by circular satin-brushed motif
• “Teardrop” hour-markers in 18K/750 red gold, 210Pd white gold or white-painted
• Minute track around the dial circumference
• Bevelled date window at 3 o’clock
• Small seconds counter at 6 o’clock
• Dual time-zone aperture at 9 o’clock

Hands:

• 18K gold
• Hours and minutes: “assegai-shaped”
• Seconds: baton-type with counterweight ou counterpoised baton-type

Strap:

• Hand-sewn black or chestnut brown alligator leather, Alcantara lining
• 16 mm pin buckle or double-blade folding clasp, in 18K/750 5N red gold or 210 Pd white gold

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