Monday, February 3, 2014

PANERAI – POCKET WATCH 3 Days Oro Rosso PAM00447

OFFICINE PANERAI POCKET WATCH 3 Days Oro Rosso - 50mm PAM447 Special Edition NEW

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The absolute purity of Panerai’s design achieves an unprecedented and exclusive expression in the new gold pocket watches, two extremely elegant Special Editions of only 50 units each: the Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Rosso (PAM00447) and the Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Bianco (PAM00529).

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The pocket watch is one of the most elegant and sophisticated masculine accessories, thanks to its association with the not-so-distant past when a gentleman would never have thought of wearing his timepiece on his wrist: until the early years of the century wristwatches were largely seen as a lady’s accessory. It was only during the First World War that the wearing of wristwatches began to spread among men, gradually transforming the pocket watch as an everyday item into an exclusive rarity, reserved for connoisseurs and collectors. In the first decades of the 20th century, Panerai’s Orologeria in Florence was a popular destination for anyone looking for a pocket watch, as is expressed by the inscription “Orologi da tasca delle principali marche svizzere” (“Pocket watches of the main Swiss brands”) on the window facing the Baptistery in Piazza San Giovanni. The new Pocket Watch 3 Days models are renewing this tradition, and enhancing it with the high quality watchmaking content of the Panerai manufacture in Neuchâtel.

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The case of the new Panerai pocket watches has the simple, perfect cushion shape of the Radiomir, the first prototypes of which date from 1936. Available in red gold and white gold, the polished case 50 mm in diameter has a single gold bow surrounding the winding crown at 12 o’clock, instead of the classic wire strap attachments. The dial of the watch is in the classic Panerai style, with large baton hour markers and numerals at the cardinal points, and it has the sun-brushed finish which endows both versions – anthracite for the white gold model and brown for the red gold – with a sophisticated appearance of great depth.

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The new pocket watches reproduce the construction which has been typical of Panerai dials since the 1930s: two superimposed discs enclose a layer of ecru Super-LumiNova®, which shines with exceptional brightness through the apertures in the upper disc corresponding to the hour markers. This structure ensures remarkable legibility even under conditions of very poor light.

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As is often the case with precious objects of understated elegance, it is the back of the watch that hides the most fascinating surprise for enthusiasts of high quality watchmaking. The large round cover concealing the movement can easily be opened in order to admire the finish of the P.3001/10 calibre, completely developed and made in the Officine Panerai manufacture at Neuchâtel.

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  Hand-wound with a power reserve of three days and power reserve indication set in the back, the P.3001 calibre is presented for the first time in a new version, with the bridges and the two barrels skeletonised and with chamfered polished angles. The skeletonising enables the finish and sophistication of the details of the movement to be observed, such as the wheelwork and the gilded engraving. It also reveals the operation of the calibre, for example, the unwinding and winding of the springs in the barrels as the watch is running or while it is being wound. A fascinating spectacle which is protected and concealed from view by means of the polished cover, the outside of which can be personalised with engraving.

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Also completely original and with every detail designed by Officine Panerai is the watch chain 40 cm long, the design of which is inspired by nautical chains. Like the case, it is made entirely in red gold or white gold, terminated by two hooks of the same material which engage easily and securely.

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Consistent with the history of the brand, every Panerai watch has a high degree of water-resistance and the two new models, the Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Bianco and the Pocket Watch 3 Days Oro Rosso, are no exception, being guaranteed to resist a pressure of five atmospheres (equivalent to a depth of about 50 metres). The exquisite mahogany box specially made to contain the watch also includes a special stand on which the watch can be placed when it is not being worn, turning it into a unique table clock.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
 Reference: PAM00447.

Movement: 
Hand-wound mechanical movement,
Panerai P.3001/10 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai,
16½ lignes, 6.3 mm thick, 21 jewels,
Glucydur® balance, 21,600 alternations/ hour.
Incabloc® anti-shock device.
Power reserve 3 days, two barrels.
210 components.
Functions: Hours, minutes, power reserve on the back.
Case: Diameter 50 mm, 18 ct. polished red gold.
Bezel: 18 ct. polished red gold.
Back: Hinged cover, 18 ct. polished red gold.
Dial: Brown with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers.
Crystal: 
Sapphire, formed of corundum, 1.5 mm thick.
Anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 5 bar (~ 50 metres).
Watch chain: PANERAI personalized watch chain in 18 ct. polished red gold.

Special Edition: 50 pieces

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Sunday, February 2, 2014

ARNOLD & SON – HM Horses Set Limited Edition

























ARNOLD & SON HM Horses Set Limited Edition NEW



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HM Horses Set
Limited to 28 sets of 2 timepieces

Arnold & Son greets the Chinese New Year with an exquisitely crafted limited edition set
The Horse is one of the twelve signs in the Chinese zodiac and one of its most revered symbols. To mark the beginning of this much awaited year on 31st January 2014, Arnold & Son proudly presents a special limited edition of 28 pairs of watches inspired by the horses depicted in traditional Chinese ink-wash paintings.

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HM Horses Set

Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement A&S1001, hand-wound, black or white lacquered dial with hand-finished miniature painting, 18-carat rose gold cases, diameter 40 mm
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The Horse is one of the most powerful symbols in the Chinese zodiac and stands for a wealth of desirable characteristics. Individuals born under this sign, which is symbolic of speed and strength, are reputed to be energetic and independent with a free, unbounded spirit. In honour of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese calendar, Arnold & Son has created 28 pairs of watches, each featuring a depiction of the horses often found in traditional Chinese ink wash painting.

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Adorning each of the two lacquer dials is a hand-finished miniature painting of two horses, one pair black and grey on white, the other white and grey against a black background. Nuances of tone and shading, from jet black to silvery grey, are achieved by the tiny brushstrokes and texturing gradually to build-up the entire image with an astonishing richness of details. The art of painting miniatures by hand calls for infinite patience and consummate skill. A skill that takes years of concentrated practice to fully master.

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HM Horses Set

Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement A&S1001, hand-wound, black or white lacquered dial with hand-finished miniature painting, 18-carat rose gold cases, diameter 40 mm

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A&S1001
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The two watches in each pair of this limited edition from Arnold & Son are powered by the A&S1001 calibre, developed, designed and manufactured entirely at Arnold & Son’s workshops, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland.The classical design is underscored by the slim, 18-carat rose gold case, which is also available with an optional diamond-set bezel. The simplicity of the black and white lacquered dials, which have just two hands and a minimalist chapter ring consisting of tiny dots, leaves the stage free for the dynamic miniature depiction of two charging horses. The timepieces are each presented with a high-quality black alligator leather strap.

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Technical Characteristics

Ref. 1LCAP.W03A.C111A white lacquered dial 18-carat Rose Gold Case
Ref. 1LCAP.B04A.C111A black lacquered dial 18-carat Rose Gold Case

Calibre:                                  
A&S1001
Exclusive Arnold & Son mechanical movement,
Hand-wound, 21 jewels, diameter 30 mm, thickness 2.7 mm,
Power reserve 90 h, two barrels, 21'600 vibrations/h
Functions:
hours, minutes
Movement decoration:
nickel-silver movement, rhodium treated with
Haute Horlogerie finishing: hand-chamfered bridges with polished edges,
fine circular graining and Côtes de Genève rayonnantes,
blued screws with bevelled and mirror-polished heads
Dial:  
black or white lacquered, hand-finished miniature painting
Case:   
18-carat rose gold, diamond-set bezel available,
diameter 40 mm cambered sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides,
case back see-through sapphire
Strap:
hand-stitched black alligator leather
Water resistance:
30 Meters
Limited edition: 28 sets of 2 pieces

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