Ulysse Nardin – Hourstriker TIGER

Ulysse Nardin – Hourstriker TIGER

The Ulysse Nardin Hourstriker Tiger has leaped forward with a new aesthetic.

In the vein of the lion, the tiger is considered a symbol of power and energy, and is featured prominently across continents and cultures. In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, it is often associated with the mightiness of kings.

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The leader of Venice, Doge Agostino Barbarigo, commissioned the iconic St. Mark’s Clock Tower on the Piazza San Marco in the 15th Century.

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With its winged lion of St. Mark and its legendary bronze figures striking the bell hourly, the Clock Tower has been a monument to marvel since it first struck 12.

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For Ulysse Nardin, the idea to incorporate Jaquemarts, or animated figures, into its timepieces was ignited by the Clock Tower’s mythical hour strikers. The Clock Tower, alongside the shimmering City of Canals, became the inspiration behind the Ulysse Nardin San Marco Collection and its Hourstriker timepiece.

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Drawing from the roots of the original Hourstriker, the Hourstriker Tiger features a completely new case design. Forty three millimeters in diameter, it features a genuine black onyx dial accented by 18-karat rose gold. It is reflective of the trend towards classic watch design while remaining modern; its Jaquemarts illustrate this juxtaposition.

Classically royal in feeling, the timepiece’s focal point is its two beautifully hand-carved 18-karat gold tiger figurines that move with the sound of a gong. A sonnerie en passant with a rare automatic movement, the Hourstriker Tiger plays on the hour on demand or can be set to “gong” the time in passing. As it gongs, the tiger Jaquemarts move the precise number of times the hammer hits the gong.

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Depending on preference, the striking mechanism can be activated or deactivated by simply pressing pusher one.  When the striking indicator is pointing towards the hour glass (on the left), the striking is deactivated; if aimed towards the point, the striking mechanism is activated. Its complex yet fascinating inner workings are well protected and visible through its sapphire crystal case back. As well, it is water resistant to 30 meters.

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Producing mechanisms with a gong is a monumental part of the Ulysse Nardin history. At the end of the 1980s, the gong was combined with the Jaquemart feature, and Ulysse Nardin became one of the earliest manufacturers to fuel the rebirth of the striking mechanism. To this day, Ulysse Nardin remains the only manufacture to use Jaquemarts on the dial. Its minute and hour repeaters cannot be industrialized, making them exceptional examples of high horology.

The new Hourstriker Tiger presents a classic design of regal power and optimal performance for the future. It is a watchmaking masterpiece in the purest – and most original – form.

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Technical data

Reference: 6106-130/E2-TIGER 18 ct Rose Gold case
Reference: 6109-130/E2-TIGER Platinum 950 case

Movement
Caliber  11½" UN 610, self winding
Power reserve: 42 hours
Winding: Self-winding movement
Functions
Hour striker
Striking of hours and half hours
Automatic chime activation system
Animated Jaquemarts in 18 ct gold & Platinum
Case
18 carat rose gold
Diameter: 43 mm
Water resistance: 30 m
Crystal: antireflective sapphire crystal
Case back: screwed caseback with sapphire crystal
Crown: water resistant
Dial
Black onyx dial, "Tigers"
Strap
Leather strap with folding buckle
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RAYMOND WEIL – NABUCCO Rivoluzione II Chronograph

RAYMOND WEIL – NABUCCO  Rivoluzione II Chronograph 2014

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RAYMOND WEIL’s emblematic collection, nabucco, makes a strong comeback this year. Power and charisma exude from this new piece with architectural proportions, which recall the values of this collection originally inspired by Giuseppe Verdi’s famous opera. Using ceramics on its bezels for the first time, RAYMOND WEIL reinterprets nabucco boldly, giving birth to a model with distinguished lines and a strong personality.

The nabucco collection was born in 2007, thanks to the impetus of the founding family’s third generation, which joined the Company in 2006. Both powerful and elegant, the collection appeals to connoisseurs around the world, whatever their cultural background. Different, surprising and a little provocative, it continues to impose its style and presence today.

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With its redesigned case, reworked dial and refined bezel, the nabucco Rivoluzione II combines the precision and know-how of Swiss watchmaking, sophisticated materials and high technology. Carbon, titanium and now, for the first time, ceramics give it an urbane and contemporary allure.

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 In the “all black” version, punctuated with crimson features, including the chronograph counter hands, the date and the stitching on the rubber strap, its sophistication and exclusivity match the materials comprising it. One of the symbolic elements of the nabucco collection, the number 12, is the only number here that is not an index.

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Remaining faithful to its predecessors’ code of ethics, the new nabucco retains the tachymeter engraved in the ceramic on the bezel, the three counters at 3 o’clock (30 minutes), 6 o’clock (12 hours) and 9 o’clock (small seconds) and the round date window at 4.30. The pointed pusher buttons accentuate the strength of character of this 46mm piece.

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To reinforce the links with the musical universe, in which its whole history is anchored, RAYMOND WEIL associates itself with sound specialist SENNHEISER. In this way, the Brand suggests the unique experience of combining watchmaking and music, to the great pleasure of lovers of precision, emotions and performance, values common to both worlds that the watchmaker would like to share with its clientele. Delivered in a special box, together with headphones offering an unmatched acoustic quality, the nabucco Rivoluzione II promises to make some noise.

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Technical Specifications

Reference:  7850 BSF 05207

Movement 
Mechanical chronograph – RW5010
Winding Automatic
Power reserve 46 hours
Jewels 27 rubies
Functions
Watch Central hours and minutes, small seconds at 9 o’clock
           Round date window at 4h30, red inscription
           Date adjustment pushbutton at 10 o’clock
Chronograph Start, stop and restart using pushbutton at 2 o’clock
                      Reset using pushbutton at 4 o’clock
                      Central chronograph hand
                      30 minutes counter at 3 o’clock, 12 hours counter at 6 o’clock
                      Tachometer ring on the bezel
Case 
Titanium and black PVD coated steel with carbon fiber
Diameter: 46mm
Thickness: 15.25mm
Bezel Black ceramic
Crown Black PVD coated steel, screwed down - fluted with RW Monogram
Crystal Sapphire crystal with dual-sided antiglare treatment
Dial Galvanic black
Indexes Luminescent applique Arabic numeral "12" and 8 luminescent applique indexes, with polished edges
Hands
Hours / Minutes 
 Steel type, bombé, enhanced with luminescent material, Boston
Small second Steel type, Boston
Chronograph Red steel type, baton
Counters Red steel type, Boston
Case back Screwed down with smoked sapphire crystal
Strap 
Black rubber alligator style with red stitching,
equipped with a RW folding clasp in titanium and black PVD coated steel, double push-security system
Water resistance 20 ATM

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OFFICINE PANERAI – PAM531 Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT 24H

OFFICINE PANERAI – PAM531 Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT 24H Automatic ACCIAIO – 44mm NEW

Designed particularly for those who travel, the Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT 24H is a new watch from Officine Panerai with the GMT 24H function. As well as local time, this enables the time in a second time zone to be read simultaneously by means of an independent central hand which makes one revolution of the dial in 24 hours. GMT is short for Greenwich Mean Time, the time at the Greenwich Royal Observatory, which is the universal reference point for calculating time zones.

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The Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT 24H is the first watch from Officine Panerai to adopt a new manufacture movement, the automatic P.9003 calibre. This is a development of the P.9001 calibre, with which it has many useful functions and excellent features in common. The main innovation relates to the GMT function, which is indicated over 24 hours instead of 12 hours; it also has a newly designed circular power reserve indicator on the back of the watch, which is very visible and easy to read through the sapphire crystal in the caseback.

 Panerai P.9003 calibre
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The power reserve is three days, achieved by two spring barrels connected in series, and the oscillating mass rotates in both directions, making the automatic winding mechanism very efficient. In terms of regulation, the hour hand – connected to the date – can be moved independently and in jumps of one hour, without interfering with the minute and seconds hands; equally, when setting the time the device which stops the balance and zeroes the seconds hand comes into operation, so that the time can be exactly synchronised with a reference signal.

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The GMT 24H function is also evident in the design of the black dial: as well as the classic markers for reading the local time, the outermost part of the dial carries the figures for reading the second time zone, indicated by the hand with an arrow.

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The clarity and legibility of the dial, which also contains the date window and the small seconds counter at nine o’clock, are ensured in the poorest lighting conditions by its sandwich structure: the luminous substance is contained between two discs and shines through holes in the upper one corresponding to the markers. This type of construction has been used by Panerai watches since the 1930s and confirmed over the years as a distinctive mark of the Florentine brand.

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Another iconic element of the brand is the device protecting the winding crown with the locking leaver, revived in the Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT 24H in its most classic version: it is made of brushed steel contrasting with the polished steel of the case. The Luminor 1950 case 44 mm is AISI 316L steel, which is stainless with a low carbon content and particularly resistant to corrosion.

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Water-resistant to 30 atmospheres (a depth of about 300 metres ), the Luminor 1950 3 Days GMT 24H is fitted with a black leather strap with ecru stitching. It is supplied with a spare rubber strap, a steel screwdriver and the tool for replacing the strap, an operation that is simply carried out thanks to the push-pieces in the lugs.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Movement: 
Automatic mechanical, Panerai P.9003 calibre, executed entirely by Panerai,
13¾ lignes, 7.9 mm thick, 28 jewels,
Glucydur® balance, 28,800 alternations/hour.
Incabloc® anti-shock device.
Power reserve 3 days, two barrels.
233 components.
Functions: 
Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, second time zone with 24h indication,
Seconds reset, power reserve indicator on the back.
Case: Diameter 44 mm, AISI 316L polished steel.
Bezel: Polished steel.
Back: See-through sapphire crystal.
Device protecting the crown: (protected as trademark) Brushed steel.
Dial: 
Black with luminous Arabic numerals and hour markers.
24h indication on the edge. Date at 3 o’clock, seconds at 9 o’clock.
Crystal: 
Sapphire, formed of corundum, 2.6 mm thick.
Anti-reflective coating.
Water-resistance: 30 bar (~ 300 metres).
Strap: 
PANERAI personalised leather strap and trapezoidal brushed steel buckle.
Supplied with a second interchangeable strap, a tool for changing the strap and a steel screwdriver.

Reference: PAM00531.

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Longines – Conquest Heritage 1954-2014 Collection

LONGINES – Conquest HERITAGE 1954-2014 Collection Limited Edition NEW
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1954 – 2014: Longines celebrates the 60th anniversary of its Conquest line

This year, Longines celebrates the 60th anniversary of the filing of the patent for its "Conquest" brand. To mark this occasion, the Swiss watch company is launching its Conquest Heritage 1954-2014, a selection of timepieces based directly on the very first Conquest watches. Available in steel, yellow gold or rose gold, these numbered models, issued in limited series, boast the same dials that made the name "Conquest" famous among the general public. And just like the original versions, the case back of these commemorative pieces is decorated with a gold and enamel medallion, the "gold seal of Longines quality".

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On 5 May 1954, Longines registered the name "Conquest" with the Swiss Federal Intellectual Property Office. Appreciated as much for their precision as for their design, the first pieces in this line immediately won the hearts of the general public. The name Conquest was soon associated with timing great feats, notably for calculating the speed record for crossing the Atlantic. Sporty and yet elegant, the Conquest models underline the importance of living life to the full and making the best of one's time.

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To mark the 60th anniversary of the registration of the Conquest name, Longines has now brought out its Conquest Heritage 1954-2014 line of commemorative watches. The word "Conquest" is inscribed on the dials in the original typeface as a reminder of those watches that have survived through the ages and retained their contemporary and classical beauty.

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The first version, available in steel, yellow gold or rose gold, has the same silvered dial decorated with a sun-burst motif as the very first Conquest model dating from 1954. The second version in yellow gold is fitted with a gilded dial. This model is a reinterpretation of one that was presented at the time as "the new jewel in the proud Conquest line".

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As with the original models, the case back of these re-issues is decorated with a gold and enamel medallion. This distinctive feature – the "gold seal of Longines quality" – was a guarantee of quality specific to the original Conquest line. There are two versions of the medallion: that used for the models in gold is in the form of a constellation and that used for the models in steel represents a fish. Fitted on a black alligator strap, the Conquest Heritage 1954-2014 models are all numbered. The exclusive versions in gold are limited to 60 pieces only and the series of steel models is limited to 600 pieces only.

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Technical Specifications

Collection: Conquest Heritage 1954-2014

Reference numbers   
Steel model  L1.611.4.70.4: Limited series of 600 numbered pieces
Rose gold model  L1.611.8.70.4: Limited series of 60 numbered pieces
Yellow gold models
L1.611.6.70.4: Limited series of 60 numbered pieces
L1.611.6.30.4: Limited series of 60 numbered pieces

Calibres   
Self-winding mechanical movement
L633 (ETA 2824/2)
11½ lines, 25 jewels, 28,800 vibrations per hour
38-hour power reserve
Functions           
Hours, minutes, seconds
Case               
Round, 35 mm, steel, yellow gold or rose gold
Hesalite glass
Screw-on case back decorated with a gold and enamel medallion
Water-resistant: To 3 bar (30 metres)
Dial       
Silvered, sun-burst decoration, 12 applied indices inpink or yellow,
coated with Super-Luminova®
Gilded, 12 applied indices and applied minute-circle
Hands:
Yellow or pink Dauphine hands;
hour and minute hands coated with Super-Luminova®
Strap               
Black alligator with buckle
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ORIS – Aquis Red Limited Edition

ORIS – Aquis Red Limited Edition NEW

Keeping the Red Sea Afloat
Introducing the new Oris Aquis Red Limited Edition

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A keen supporter of the Red Sea Environmental Centre’s work to protect one of the world’s top diving sites, Swiss watch manufacturer Oris is delighted to unveil the new Aquis Red Limited Edition. Dedicated to the ongoing support of marine life projects, the latest addition to the Aquis collection celebrates Oris' commitment to preserving this idyllic seawater inlet.

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Nestled between Africa and Asia, the Indian Ocean's Red Sea is not only one of the world's top diving sites but also boasts one of the planet's most diverse ecosystems. A delicately balanced and thriving subaquatic environment that homes over 1,200 species of tropical marine life, the conservation of this lush underwater paradise is overseen by the RSEC. (Red Sea Environmental Centre - facebook)

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Oris' new Aquis Red Limited Edition is dedicated to the important role played by the RSEC. Revamping its sportive Aquis case design with striking red accenting, Oris' new specialist diving watch clearly displays its allegiance to the Red Sea on its numerals, second hand and the minute-scale upon its unidirectional top ring.

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Combatting the wetsuit compression caused by underwater pressure and the need for adjustments whilst below the surface, Oris' safety anchor and sliding sledge clasp keep the watch attached to the wrist and easily adjustable at all times.

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Waterresistant to 300m and limited to only 2,000 pieces, the new Oris Aquis Red Limited Edition is presented in a special set.

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A tribute to the Red Sea's wondrous depths and a call to arms for its preservation, this stunning timepiece is the ideal diving companion for those looking for an eye-catching aesthetic underpinned with an environmental consciousness.

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Product Features

Model: Oris Aquis Red Limited Edition  to 2,000 pieces
 
Reference No. 01 735 7673 4185-Set RS    Rubber strap

Reference No. 01 735 7673 4185-Set MB  Material Bracelet

Movement
Automatic movement Oris Cal. 733 (based on Sellita SW 200-1)
With date window at 6 o’clock
Dimensions:    Ø 25.60 mm, 11 1/2’’’
Functions 
Centre hands for hours, minutes and seconds, date window,
Instantaneous date, date corrector, fine timing device and stop-second
Winding:    Automatic winding, bi-directionally rotating red rotor
Power-Reserve:    38 hrs
Vibrations:    28’800 A/h, 4 Hz
Jewels:    26
Case
Material:    Multi-piece stainless steel case, ceramic minutes scale top ring
Size:   Ø 43.00 mm, 1.693 inches
Top Glass:     Sapphire, domed on both sides, anti-reflective coating inside
Case Back:    Stainless steel, screwed, special engravings and printings
Operating Devices:    Stainless steel screw-in security crown
Water Resistance:    30 bar (300 m, 984 ft)
Interhorn Width:    26 mm
Diver’s unidirectional revolving top ring with redand white minute scale on black ceramic inlay
Screw-in case back with special illustration and engraved limitation number
Crystal
Sapphire crystal domed on both sides with inner anti-reflective coating
Dial
Dark grey dial with applied indices and Nickel hands, both with SuperLumiNova® BG W9 inlay
Strap/Bracelet
* Rubber Strap
   With safety anchor and stainless steel clasp with sliding sledge
   Set includes a waterproof torch
* Material Bracelet
 Multi-piece stainless steel metal bracelet,
 Security folding clasp with extension

Price

Swiss Retail Price: CHF 1,900.00
Edition
Limited edition 2000 pieces
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