Friday, June 28, 2013

CORUM - Ti-Bridge 3-Day Power Reserve


CORUM - Ti-Bridge 3-Day Power Reserve NEW

  CORUM Ti-Bridge 3-Day Power Reserve Only Watch – Unique Piece for Only Watch 2013

Confirming its commitment to research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Swiss luxury watch brand Corum creates a one-of-a-kind version of the Ti-Bridge with linear 3-Day Power Reserve indicator for ONLY WATCH. This unique piece offered in a two-tone titanium and red gold case features an engraving of Asclepius and his snake-entwined staff, the symbol of medicine – an allegory celebrating the work of the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy.

Corum is associating with the 5th edition of the “ONLY WATCH” charity auction scheduled for September 28th 2013 in Monaco. Organized by the Monaco Association against Muscular Dystrophy, the auction will bring together around 40 watch brands and all profits will serve to fund research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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This timepiece beats to the rhythm of a horizontal inline baguette movement, patented by Corum and held by four cross-bars. The model redesigned on this occasion features a play on materials expressed in two-tone gold and titanium. While the upper surface of the case glows with the restrained elegance of grade 5 titanium, the sides are made from 5N 18K red gold, adorned with modeled engraving. The association of the two materials is eminently modern and makes a perfect match with the architectural codes of the watch. The applied logo and hour-markers are gilded, as are the hours and minutes hands and the power-reserve indicator, thereby creating a striking contrast with the anthracite grey dial.

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The engravings on the side of the case depict Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine, and the serpent twined around his staff that has become the symbol of medicine – a fine allegory and a paean of praise to the ONLY WATCH initiative. The engravings are entirely handcrafted using a time-honoured technique requiring meticulous artistry. The process involves an extremely accurate set of gestures that begins with working on the reliefs so as to define the contours of the motifs. This operation is followed by high-precision line engraving performed using an instrument known as a scorper and serving to mark out the details of the motif, such as the veins of the leaves or the scales of the serpent.

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  the latter operation that truly gives life to Asclepius’ face and makes this one-of-a-kind model a genuine work of art. The background is then reworked by hand using a chasing tool and a punch to achieve a regular matt effect, a texture that makes a delightful contrast with the shiny décor and thereby sets it off to full advantage.

The Ti-Bridge 3-Day Power Reserve powered by Caliber CO107 displays the hours and minutes as well as a linear-type power-reserve indication. To achieve this, the movement is equipped with a satellite gear train that is visible when looking at the watch from the side along the 9 o’clock – 3 o’clock axis, but invisible when this Ti-Bridge is viewed from the front. This complication features several specific characteristics, including a differential system with three wheels of which one is off-centered and referred to as “planetary”.

Depending on the rotation direction, the latter turns either on its own axis, or around that of the two other wheels, thereby connecting the barrel, the winding stem and the power reserve within a minimal space. This one-of-a-kind model comes on a rubber-look leather strap fitted with a titanium triple folding clasp complete with two safety pushers.

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The Ti-Bridge Power Reserve “ONLY WATCH” will be on show during the world tour of the ONLY WATCH exhibition starting September 6th 2013 and making stopovers in Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, New York and Geneva, before being presented at the Monaco Yacht Show from September 25th to 28th. The auction itself will take place on September 28th at 11 am in the Salon Belle Epoque of the Hermitage Hotel in Monaco, France.

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Technical details
Model: Corum Bridges Ti-Bridge Power Reserve
Ref. B107/02206 - 107.211.04/0F61 0000
Unique Piece
Movement
Movement number: CO 107
Winding system: Manual
Functions: Minute/Hour /Power reserve
Power reserve: 72 hours
Frequency: 4 Hz, 28'800 vph
Dimension: 17''' x 5.5'''
Rubies: 25
Movement finishes: Bridges and plate in titanium
Case
Shape: Tonneau-shape
Dimension: 42 x 52 mm
Thickness: 11.60 mm
Case material: Titanium grade 5
Case sides: 5N 18kt red gold; Artisanal hand engraving
Crown material: Titanium grade 5; Inserted CORUM logo
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment
Back type: Screwed in open back cover in titanium grade 5 with glare proof sapphire crystal
Water-resistance: 30 meters / 3 ATM
Dial
Colours: Charcoal grey
Material: Brass
Minute-circle indexes transferred on the flange
5N red gold-coated CORUM logo applied on the dial
Applied 5N red gold-coated hour indexes
Hands
Hour and minute:  Baton; 5N red gold-coated; Skeleton; Black superluminova
Power reserve indicator:  Arrowhead tip; 5N red gold-coated; Black superluminova
Bracelet
Material: Leather
Colours: Black
Bracelet distinctive features: Rubberised aspects
Interhorn/Buckle: 24/21 mm
Buckle type: Triple folding clasp
Buckle material: Titanium grade 5
Buckle distinctive features: Engraved CORUM logo;
Opening and fastening system using 2 pushers
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Thursday, June 27, 2013

ORIS - Hirondelle Limited Edition

















ORIS - Hirondelle Limited Edition NEW

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To commemorate the historic Hirondelle steam ship, the first to be built entirely in Switzerland and which infamously sank into the waters of Lake Geneva in 1862; Swiss watch brand Oris is launching 151 pieces of the Oris Hirondelle Limited Edition.







































The Hirondelle paddle steamer was launched in Ouchy, Lake Geneva in 1855. It was the first steam boat entirely built in Switzerland and also the largest in the country at the time. On June 10th, 1862 the Hirondelle hit an underwater rock at the edge of the fairway of Becque-de-Peilz in Lake Geneva.

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Fortunately all 350 passengers survived, but the ship sank fully following a strong storm on July 30, 1862. One hundred and four years later, in 1966, a highly skilled team of enthusiastic divers found the Hirondelle wreckage. A ship of great importance to Swiss culture, Oris has produced the Oris Hirondelle timepiece, limited to just 151 pieces in remembrance of every year that has passed since its historic sinking.

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The Oris Hirondelle Limited Edition features subtle hints of the ship's past. Inspired by the Hirondelle's throttle gauge, a power reserve indication disc, including replica throttle markings “FULL” - “HALF” - “DEAD”, adorns the watch. The sleek black dial features wave detailing and applied indices filled with Super-LumiNova. Its titanium case has gunmetal-grey PVD coating and the top ring boasts Tungsten inlay. The timepiece includes a patent 'rotation safety system' for the timer top ring. The case back also shows the Hirondelle near Montreux with Dents du Midi Mountains in the background.

The Oris Hirondelle Limited Edition has been expertly designed to commemorate the historic tale of the SS Hirondelle and it is a perfect instrument for experienced divers to go on a mission and visit the Hirondelle underwater memorial.

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Technical details
Model: Oris Hirondelle Limited Edition
Ref. No. 667 7645 7294

Movement
Oris automatic mechanical movement 667, based on ETA 2897, with power reserve indicator
Centralised second, minute and hour displays
Date display at 3 o’clock
Case, dial & strap
Titanium case with gunmetal-grey PVD coating  Ø 49 mm and patented “Rotation Safety System” for additional security to measure dive time,
top ring with rubber coating on the outside and Tungsten inlay with engraved 60 minute scale, Screw-in crown
Water resistant to 100 bar/1000m
Automatic Helium valve located at 9 o’clock.
Sapphire crystal domed on both sides with inner anti-reflective coating
Black dial with applied indices and hands filled with Super-LumiNova®
Rubber strap with adjustable extendable safety clasp
Packaging
Dark brown wooden gift box
Retail price
Swiss Retail Price CHF 4,100.00
 Limited Edition to 151 pieces


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