Friday, January 24, 2014

LONGINES – HERITAGE Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph












LONGINES HERITAGE Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph NEW


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As part of the Longines Heritage Collection, The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph models take their inspiration from the rich history of the brand with the winged hourglass logo. Fitted with an exclusive Longines movement, they recall the very first chronograph wristwatches created by the brand.

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These models are found in three different versions, in steel or in rose gold. Their white dials are adorned with black numerals and a red twelve that matches harmoniously with the blued hands. The fluted crown, in which the push-piece is inserted, completes the traditional aesthetic design of these timepieces.

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The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph models take their inspiration from the first chronograph wristwatches developed by Longines in 1913. These timepieces housed the 13.33z calibre, the first chronograph movement made by Longines to equip wristwatches.

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The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph model houses the L788 calibre, a monopusher movement developed by ETA exclusively for Longines and which, like its illustrious predecessor, is equipped with a column-wheel and measures 13¼ lines. All the chronograph functions can be controlled by simply pressing the single push-piece.

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The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph comes in three versions, all with a 40 mm diameter. In each version, the single push-piece inserted into the fluted crown produces a striking aesthetic impact that strongly recalls the original timepieces that inspired them. Their white dials are adorned with painted black numerals and a red "12", in a direct reference to the dials of the period. They are completed by two counters, at 3 and 9 o'clock, together with a date aperture at 6 o'clock. Blued hands harmoniously complete the whole. Two versions, one in steel and one in rose gold, feature Arabic numerals, and a third version available in steel displays Roman numerals.

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The cases are a particularly interesting feature of The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph. Two of the models have a well-rounded case, available in steel and in rose gold. Taking its inspiration from an historic timepiece, the third model in steel is fitted with moving lugs. This version has a thicker case with a more angular profile that gives it a great deal of character. On all three versions, the movement’s blue column wheel can be admired through the transparent sapphire crystal case back. All models of The Longines Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph are fitted with a brown alligator strap.

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Technical details
Model: Longines - Column-Wheel Single Push-Piece Chronograph

Reference numbers   
Steel models (numbered, not limited): L2.775.4.23.x, L2.776.4.21.x
Rose gold model (numbered, not limited): L2.775.8.23.x
Movement
Self-winding mechanical movement with single push-piece and
column-wheel chronograph mechanism
Calibre L788.2 (ETA A08.L11)
13¼ lines, 27 jewels, 28’800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 54 hours
Functions   
Hours, minutes, seconds, date
Chronograph
  • Centre sweep seconds hand
  • Dragging 30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
Case   
Circular, steel or rose gold, Ø 40 mm
Single push-piece integrated into the crown
Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the underside
Transparent sapphire case back
Moving lugs on L2.776.4.21.3
Water-resistant    To 3 bar (30 meters)  
Dial   
       White, 8 black Arabic numerals and red “12”
       White, 8 black Roman numerals and red “XII” (L2.776.4.21.3)
Small seconds at 9 o’clock
Date aperture at 6 o’clock 
30-minute counter at 3 o’clock
Hands: Blued steel
Strap   
Brown alligator with buckle


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Thursday, January 23, 2014

Ulysse Nardin – Dual Time Manufacture














Ulysse NardinDual Time Manufacture NEW

Born from an iconic line, the Dual Time Manufacture enables the second time zone and date to be adjusted both forward and backward. Like the Marine collection, it is now equipped with a movement that has been developed and manufactured entirely in-house by Ulysse Nardin.

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Never before had a watchmaker so perfectly fulfilled the desire for comfort of frequent travelers and explorers. Part of an iconic Ulysse Nardin collection, the launch of the Dual Time Manufacture was a significant milestone in the history of contemporary watchmaking. For the first time, it was possible to adjust the second time zone forward as well as backward.

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Now, this incredible timepiece returns equipped with an automatic movement that has been developed, designed and manufactured entirely in-house: caliber UN-334. Endowed with a Big Date double window display, also adjustable in both directions, it boasts a silicon escapement, the height of watchmaking technology that very few brands are able to master.

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Independence through innovation: the Ulysse Nardin Manufacture constantly pursues the steep but extraordinarily worthwhile path it chose to take a few years ago. Offering hours, minutes, oversized small seconds at 6 o’clock, a big date double window display and second time zone functions, the Dual Time Manufacture is without doubt one of the easiest watches to read and adjust on the market. While the “home time” indicator advances steadily over 24 hours in an aperture at 9 o’clock, the small hand can easily be aligned with local time, either forward or backward.

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 This is achieved simply by pressing the (+) or (-) pushers positioned at 10 o'clock and 8 o’clock, without having to remove the watch from the wrist or interrupting its timekeeping. The ultimate in mechanical refinement, the calendar function automatically synchronizes with adjustments made in either direction.

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Behind this simplicity of use – a true lesson in functionality – the Manufacture caliber UN-334 deploys the results of many years of research. Featuring a 48-hour power reserve, it is equipped with a silicon anchor, escape wheel and roller. The 4 Hz oscillator also has a patented 1.1.1. silicon balance spring, guaranteeing impressive accuracy.

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Having made its watchmaking dйbut a little over 10 years ago thanks to the pioneering efforts of Ulysse Nardin, this highly contemporary material requires hardly any lubrication and resists wear more than any other. Complex to work with, its manufacturing techniques remain the prerogative of just a handful of watchmakers. The selfwinding movement, a technological gem, is showcased through a sapphire case-back.

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The bold modernity of this outstanding timepiece is complemented by a few classic touches, for an air of casual elegance. Water resistant to 30 m, its completely redesigned 42 mm-diameter case is available in steel or 18 ct rose gold, mounted on a leather strap or a steel or rose gold bracelet with deployment buckle. While ensuring perfect readability, the openwork hour and minute hands that sweep around the black or silver-finish dial add a delicate, light touch that characterizes truly timeless watches. This chameleon-like piece is equally suited to a day in town or an important occasion.

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Technical Data

Ref. 3343-126-91(92)  Stainless steel - Leather strap
        3343-126-7-91(92) Stainless steel bracelet
Ref. 3346-126-91(92) 18-karat Rose Gold - Leather strap
       3346-126-8-91(92) 18-karat Rose Gold Stainless steel bracelet
Movement 
Caliber UN-334, 11 ¾‘’’
In-house designed movement Escapement in Silicium
Oscillator: patented inertial balance wheel I 8 with silicium hairspring
49 jewels
Power-Reserve: Approximately 48 h
Dial
Silver dial
Winding: Self-winding movement
Functions 
patented quickset 2nd time display at 9 o’clock
Permanent home time at 9 o’clock
Big Date display, forward and backward date corrector
Oversized small seconds-hand counter
Crown Water-resistant 30 m
Case 
18-karat Gold or Stainless steel
Case-Back: Sapphire crystal
Diameter 42 mm
Crystal Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Bracelet 
Leather strap with folding buckle or stainless steel bracelet with folding clasp

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