VALBRAY – EL1 Chronograph

VALBRAY – EL1 Chronograph Limited Edition NEW

VALBRAY & LEICA PRESENT THE EL1 CHRONO 

Created on the occasion of the “100 years anniversary of Leica photography”, limited to 100 pieces.

THE BIRTH OF THE PROJECT
New projects often arise by meetings guided by destiny. The birth of the watch EL1 Chrono doesn’t make an exception…
Côme de Valbray is a real passionate of photography and Leica cameras.
Alfred Schopf, CEO of Leica Camera AG, watches lover and collector, discovered in 2013 the Oculus timepiece made by Valbray. Fascinated by this unique creation, he then asked to organize a meeting with the founders of Valbray.
Sharing the same passion for the ultimate mechanical perfection and individually handcrafted products, they decided to start the co-creation of a unique timepiece to celebrate the centennial of Leica Camera.

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THE TIMEPIECE
Chronograph based on black and white colors, the EL1 is made of titanium grade 5 with sanded finishes. The initials of its name are chosen as a tribute to Ernst Leitz, one of the founders of Leica brand, Leica is the contraction of Leitz and camera.
The bezel integrates the “Oculus” diaphragm system of Valbray and becomes the undeniable link between the two partner’s houses. This mechanism recalls the pleasure of handling the objective of a traditional camera, and more specifically the “firing” of the shutter.
The manual revolution of the rotating bezel acts on the16 thin blades that gradually reveal the dial in a circular way, being a magic recall of a Leica diaphragm.

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In its closed version the EL1 Chrono provides the essential reading of time given by the main hands: hours and minutes. Essential, as the click of the photographer who captures the moment. In its open appearance, the EL1 reveals the chronograph, the ultimate instrument for measuring time.

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The highlight of the bezel is adorned with four parts of white engravings. Theirs pace, reminiscent of the four quarters of time, is relayed by fine lateral veins of the crown, who presents the Leica Camera logo.

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Red color subtly lying down the dial, the type of the font used and others details of the dial are all stylistic recalls of Leica cameras.
The indication of the date (at 3h), the cursor minutes (at noon) and the hours (at 6h) recall the layout settings. The seconds (at 9h) reproduce the design of the isometry button. Finally, the metallic 4.5 applied at 4 hours and half, evokes the aperture of the first Leica.
On the back of the watch, the automatic Valjoux movement with an open worked rotor is visible through a sapphire glass, darkened in a nod to the black room.

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Manufactured in two references, 50 titanium and 50 with a black DLC treatment, for a total edition of 100 numbered watches, each one is equipped with two different straps, evoking the cameras bands: a black in calf negonda and another in calfskin mat brown and raw stitching. They are easily changeable with a specific screwdriver provided with the watch.
Collector timepiece, the EL1 Chrono signs the meeting between watchmaking and photography, around common values ​​such as connection with time, the essentiality of the moment, aesthetics and, of course, the passion.

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This Limited Edition Valbray EL1 Chronograph will be available only from selected Leica Stores and selected Valbray boutiques from June 25th 2014 at a price of 17,990 euros.

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Technical Specifications

Product Name	Valbray EL1 – Chrono (The initials of its name are chosen as a tribute to Ernst Leitz, one of the founders of Leica brand, Leica I the contraction of Leitz and camera.)
Material	Titanium grade 5
Diameter	46 mm
Patent	16-blade diaphragm integrated on a rotating bezel
Movement	Mechanical auto-winding Swiss chronograph movement
	Frequency: 28’800 alt/h (4 Hz)
	25 functional jewels
	44 hours of power reserve
Water resistance	to 5 ATM
Sapphire glass	cover and case back
Limited edition	100 numbered pieces (50 for the Titanium reference and 50 for the Black one)

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Jämes C. Pellaton – Royal Marine Chronometer & Pocket Chronometer

Jämes C. Pellaton – Royal Marine Chronometer & Pocket Chronometer Limited Edition NEW


Founded by Michel Dawalibi in 2009, the Le Locle based luxury watch brand pays tribute to Jämes-César Pellaton (1873 -1954), the world renowned horologer and former director of the Ecole d’horlogerie du Locle.

 Jämes-César Pellaton was specialised in the manufacturing of high complex mechanisms like tourbillons, detent escapements, marine chronometers and on-board chronometers. Jämes-César’s father, Frédéric-Albert Pellaton-Favre (1832-1914) was also recognized as an exceptional watchmaker, specialist for tourbillons and chronometers.

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Michel Dawalibi revived the name of Jämes-César Pellaton in 2009 and introduced two models - Royal Marine chronometer wrist watch and Pocket chronometer – both equipped with high end tourbillon complications.

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The timepieces are crafted by Michel Dawalibi in Le Locle by following Switzerland’s finest watchmaking traditions and these creations exactly reflect the philosophy of Jämes-César Pellaton.

Royal Marine Chronometer

Royal Marine chronometer, first wrist watch from the brand is equipped with a manual winding movement featuring a high end tourbillon complication.

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The Royal Marine chronometer is available in red gold, white gold and platinum versions (12 models per version). The finely crafted enamel dial offers a glimpse to the movement parts and the tourbillon is visible at 6’o clock.
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The date indication is displayed using a retro grade scale beginning at 8:00 (1) and ending at 2:00 (31). A power reserve indicator is positioned near 10’o clock and the small seconds dial is placed about tourbillon at 6’o clock. Hands are in blued gold.

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The 27 jewels Calibre 1898 JCP MD offers power reserve of 72 hours. The transparent sapphire crystal case back offers the view of movement that ticks inside.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: High-End Tourbillon Royal Marine Chronometer

Manual winding movement, Power Reserve, Retrograde, Calibre 1898 JCP MD, Elegant and Purified

Limited edition of 36 copies : 12 Red gold, 12 White gold, 12 single copies, choice between : skeleton movement, handmade, set with baguette-cut diamonds, full set with baguette-cut diamonds, movement and/or case engraved, handmade.
Reserved and protected movement
Dimensions of movement	: Diameter : 36,60 mm
Total height of movement	: 9,70 mm
Number of components	: 285 parts
Number of jewels	: 27 Jewels
Power reserve	: 72 minimum hours
Barrel	: One barrel with a reverse pawl
Balance	: With variable inertia screw
Escapement	: with Swiss lever
Frequency	: 21600 Alt/h
Balance-spring	: Breguet
Bottom plates	: Wet blasting Nickel silver, hand-bevelled
Bridges	: Wet blasting Nickel silver, hand-bevelled
Geartrain	: Dentures NIHS, bevelling above and below
Tourbillon	: 1 rotation per minute displayed at 6
Displays and complications	: Hours, minutes and date in the center   Small second at 6   Power reserve at 10   Retrograde beginning at 8:00 (1) ending at 2:00 (31)
Casing
Case	: Red gold or white gold, domed sapphire crystal   Transparent background relief engravings, sapphire crystal   Numbered pieces, hand engraving, limited edition of 36 pieces
Dimensions of case	: Diameter 44,00 mm   Height 14,85 mm
Watertightness	: 5 atm - 50 m
Crown	: Hand-engraved, black enameled JCP logo.
Dial	: Enamel, Sapphire
Hand	: In blued gold / Gold case color, hand bevelled
Wristlet	: Black or brown alligator, hand-stitched, gold folding clasp engraved Jämes C. Pellaton
Presentation-case	: Wood, Leather

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Pocket chronometer

The Pocket chronometer, which comes in a massive 65 mm case, features a manual winding tourbillon movement of exceptional features.

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The Calibre 1895 JCP MD, a reserved and protected movement, which boasts 294 parts, offers a remarkable power reserve of 7 days. 

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This exclusive pocket complication is available in a limited edition of 12 pieces (4 in yellow gold, 4 in red gold and 4 in white gold).
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Technical Specifications

Collection: High-End Tourbillon Pocket Chronometer

Manual winding movement, power reserve, Calibre 1895 JCP MD - Sleek and Refined

Limited edition of 12 copies : 2 Red gold, 2 White gold, 2 Yellow gold, 6 single copies, choice between : skeleton movement, handmade, set with baguette-cut diamonds, full set with baguette-cut diamonds, movement and/or case engraved, handmade.
Reserved and protected movement
Dimensions of movement	: Total diameter : 53,00 mm   Total height of movement : 13,35 mm
Number of components	: 294
Number of jewels	: 29 Jewels
Power reserve	: 167 hours ≈ 7 days
Barrel	: Double barrel in parallel with coincident gears stopping system
Balance	: With variable inertia screw
Escapement	: with Swiss side lever
Frequency	: 21' 600 Alt/h - 3Hz
Balance-spring	: Flat double balance spring (in opposition)
Bottom plates	: Wet blasting Nickel silver, hand-bevelled
Bridges	: Extra features drawn Nickel silver
Geartrain	: Dentures NIHS, bevelling above and below
Tourbillon	: 1 rotation per minute displayed at 6
Displays	: Hours and minutes in the center   Small second at 6, power reserve indicator at 9
Complication	: Customized tourbillon, Power reserve
Casing
Case	: Yellow gold, red gold or white gold, anti reflective sapphire crystal   Transparent background relief engravings, anti-reflection domed sapphire crystal   Numbered pieces, hand engraving, limited edition of 12 pieces
Dimensions of case	: Diameter 65,00 mm   Height 17,00 mm
Watertightness	: 5 Atm - 50 m
Crown	: Hand-engraved JCP logo and black laquered
Dial	: Enamel / Sapphire / Mineral
Hand	: In blued gold / Gold case color, hand bevelled, JCP logo
Presentation-case	: Wood, Leather, Gold-plated brass 5 microns

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History

Jämes-César Pellaton 1873-1954

Watchmaker since 1895

Jämes-César Pellaton was born on 24 December 1873 in la Croix des Côtes. After finishing primary school, he does his watchmaker apprenticeship at his father’s workshop, Albert Pellaton-Favre (1832-1914). The latter was recognized as an exceptional watchmaker, specialist for tourbillons and chronometers.

Albert Pellaton transmitted his talent to his eight sons but Jämes-César inherited the most of it. In November 1898 Jämes-César begins to work for Ulysse Nardin S.A. in Le Locle. He stays there less than 5 years as a specialist of detent escapements, marine chronometers and on-board chronometers.
On 29 July 1903 he was hired at the Ecole d’Horlogerie du Locle where he will make an exceptional career for thirty-six years. He was first appointed as a teacher for the escapement class in 1903. His course was very successful. From 1908 he teaches watchmaking theory in addition to his escapement class. Furthermore he will promote the manufacturing of tourbillons in the school for gifted students. In 1909 the second tourbillon made by a student is finished when the first one is examinated by the Observatoire de Neuchâtel and is awarded the first price. The Ecole d’Horlogerie du Locle shows tourbillons and other pieces at the National Exposition of Bern in 1914. During the time Jämes-César was teaching, his students will produce 23 tourbillons.

On 6 July 1918 Mr Pellaton is appointed deputy director after having served as interim director. With such a promotion he was not able to fulfill his teaching job at 100%.
In 1921, he wrote a book on the theory of escapements. The quality of this book is so high that it becomes mandatory to study it in all Swiss schools except in La Chaux-de-Fonds which uses the book written by P. Berner. This book is also used at the school in Besançon in France and translated into German and Finnish. Five editions of this book will appear.
In 1926 Jämes-César Pellaton caused a sensation in creating the smallest tourbillon of the world with a caliber of 10 ½ ```. In 1929, Jämes-Caesar Pellaton was appointed director. He replaces P. Defossez. He will hold this position until his retirement in 1939.

During his spare time Jämes-César Pellaton manufactures on its own 35 tourbillons for Patek Philippe and some others for Girard-Perregaux. He will produce movements for Ulysse Nardin and Zenith. Driven by passion, Jämes-César Pellaton will continue to work during his retirement from 1939. He produces pieces with tourbillon, detent escapements and anchor escapements on demand for private clients. These masterpieces cause nowadays the admiration of watchmakers and collectors.

Due to his theory about escapements that became broadly accepted and his scientific researches in the watchmaking field, Jämes-César Pellation was able to build important relationships abroad, especially in the Nordic countries.
Indeed, he was awarded Honorary Member of the Union of Watchmakers of Finland in 1937 and decorated by the Finnish Watchmakers Society with the White Rose Order. This is the first time such an award is given to a foreigner. He also receives the Schwender large gold medal from the Swedish Watchmakers Congress in 1948.
The merits of Jämes-César Pellaton are also recognized in the county of Neuchâtel. Following the proposition from de Faculty of Sciences and by order of the Conseil d’Etat from the 18 October 1938, Mr Jämes-César Pellaton was appointed Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Neuchâtel. He receives this tittle on the 12 November 1938 for the 100 years anniversary of the University of Neuchâtel.
In addition he is appointed in 1942 honory member of the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC) in recognition of outstanding services made to the science of watchmaking. Mr Pellaton receives in 1946 the price of the COSC for "exceptional artistic work". Finally he becomes honorary fellow of the Société des anciens élèves du Technicum du Locle and honory member of the Fédération des anciens élèves des Ecoles techniques de la Suisse occidentale.
These awards and commendations that accompany these merits reflect the appraisal for the talent of this watchmaker and former director of the Ecole d’horlogerie du Locle, who passes away in Le Locle on 11 January 1954 at the age of 81 years.

In this spirit Michel Dawalibi revived the name of Jämes-César Pellaton in 2009. The timepieces he produces follow the finest watchmaking tradition and exactly reflect the philosophy of Jämes-César Pellaton. According to Michel Dawalibi the art of creating tourbillon timepieces is not only the result of a tour de force but consists in glorifying the genius of Jämes-César Pellaton.
The driving idea of tourbillon maker Jämes-César Pellation was to be as close as possible to perfection. It is now an ideal for Michel Dawalibi.

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Switzerland
Manufacture James C. Pellaton SA
Rue Daniel-Jeanrichard 12
Case Postale 272
CH - 2400 LE LOCLE
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