RJ-Romain Jerome – Schneider H9C-DNA Limited Edition

RJ-Romain Jerome – Schneider H9C-DNA Limited Edition NEW

RJ-Romain Jerome X HardNine Choppers

RJ-Romain Jerome unveils a new timepiece in collaboration with HardNine Choppers, a Swiss based custom motorbike manufacturer. This exciting new project is not only a partnership between two driven personalities, but also a truly spirited encounter of two visionaries with the same artistic mission.

Two worlds separate Manuel Emch, CEO of RJ-Romain Jerome, and Danny Schneider, world-class awarded custom motorbike builder. However, their common passion for design and machinery has allowed them to create an artistic package containing a subtly luxurious and unique timepiece as well as a one of a kind motorbike under one common denominator: H9C-DNA.

Sold only in a pair, these two unique pieces share common design traits such as purple metal flake paintings, golden components, perforated leather and skulls which are strong biker symbols.
The first part of this incredible custom set is the H9C-DNA timepiece. Housed in a see through 44 mm black PVD-coated steel case, the watch features a red gold bezel with matching hour and minute hands. The generous yet refined case nests a complex five layered skeleton movement that highlights the angled bridges recalling the intricate structure of a V-Twin motor.

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Immensely eye-catching, the skeletonised Skull has been delicately applied on the dial, and hand painted in a unique purple metal flake colour allowing the barrel to be seen through H9C’s skull logo depicted on its forehead while the balance wheel is discreetly tucked under gridded teeth. As you know, the Devil hides in the details... even the lugs have been hollowed to lighten the watch and hide a unique case closing system with fewer visible screws.

Additionally, a perforated “guidoline” leather strap has been custom made for this unique timepiece recalling the motorcycle’s custom made handlebars.

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The second part of this creative package is HardNine Chopper’s latest customisation: a WLC 1943 Harley Davidson 750cc that was originally owned by the Canadian Army. This mechanical piece of art has been entirely reworked by Danny Schneider during a 6 months customization process which consisted of the manual reshaping of the fenders, gas and oil tanks, the front fork, the exhaust pipe and the reconditioning of the original motor.

This rumbling motorbike has also been beautifully hand painted in a purple metal flake colour highlighted by hand drawn pinstripes that have been placed on both sides of the gas tank, fenders and front fork.

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Like RJ-Romain Jerome’s timepieces, each detail has been thoroughly thought through to transform this historical object into a unique piece of Contemporary Art. For example, the steering column is subtly decorated, South Park’s famous “Cartman” figurine is used to manually change the bikes’ gears and the name of the hard rock group “Slayer” is cut-out on the grip of the right footstool. Additionally, the lettering “L.A” and the number “9” are hand painted on the visible parts of the motor.
But guess what... This unique set has already been sold ! However not to worry, RJ-Romain Jerome has created a limited edition of nine H9C-DNA timepieces featuring a mirror polished H9C skull on the dial, keeping the intrinsic design of the original watch in a black PVD-coated steel case.
Once again, RJ-Romain Jerome celebrates creative minds through its collaborations and has additionally discovered a fascinating world through the eyes and masterful hands of Danny Schneider. We invite you to immerge yourself in this fascinating new collaboration and to discover two worlds that have been brought together through creativity and mutual respect.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Schneider H9C-DNA
Reference RJ.M.AU.028.02 | Collection H9C-DNA | Universe RJ Capsules

Caliber RJ004-M
Mechanical movement
Frequency 28,800 A/h
Jewelling 21 jewels
Power reserve 48 hours
Water resistance 3 atm (30 meters)
Functions Central hours and minutes
Case Ø44 mm, black PVD-coated steel with sapphire case-back
Paws Polished black PVD-coated steel
Bezel Red gold (5N), polished
Dial Black coloured skeleton movement
Skeletonised applique with H9C logo held by two screws
Skull hand painted in purple/metal flake
Hands Red gold coloured and satin-brushed hands with superluminova C1 “blue emission” on the tips
Strap Black “guidoline” calf strap
Buckle Black PVD-coated steel satin-finished pin buckle

Limited edition Unique piece
Retail price Watch and motorbike: CHF 110,000.-

*RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Schneider H9C-DNA Speed Metal
Reference RJ.M.AU.025.02 | Collection H9C-DNA | Universe RJ Capsules

Caliber RJ004-M
Mechanical movement
Frequency 28,800 A/h
Jewelling 21 jewels
Power reserve 48 hours
Water resistance 3 atm (30 meters)
Functions Central hours and minutes
Case Ø44 mm, black PVD-coated steel with sapphire case-back
Paws Steel polished
Bezel Black satin-finished steel
Dial Black coloured skeleton movement
Skeletonised applique with H9C logo held by two screws
Skull in aluminium rhodiated
Hands Black and satin-brushed hands with superluminova C1 “blue emission” on the tips
Strap Black “guidoline” calf strap
Buckle Black PVD-coated steel pin buckle

Limited edition Limited series of 9 pieces
Retail price CHF 17,950.-* / EUR 17,500.- * / USD 21,950.- *

*RJ-Romain Jerome reserves the right to change prices without prior notice.

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About Danny Schneider

Danny Schneider is the owner and founder of HardNine Choppers, a custom motorcycle garage in Switzerland. He launched his company in 2002 after a severe FMX accident that put an unexpected end to his career.
He was known to be one of the pioneers in Swiss FMX and has now established himself as a one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle builder. Following his injuries, Danny Schneider chose to radically change professional paths and learnt how to weld and manually build motorbikes. At first this hard working young entrepreneur created bikes for the simple pleasure of building and riding them.
However Danny had his first break when he built the D’MX bike that attracted over 21 international major bike magazines and gave him a pass to all the major shows, such as the “AMD World Championship of Bike Building”, where he finished 3rd in the modified Harley category, as well as the “Artistry of Iron Master builders Championship”. He was also the first European bike builder to ever be invited as a special guest to the “Yokohama Mooneyes Show” in Japan.
Following his growing success, Roja-Film Production Company released a 90 minute documentary about the creation of the D´MX and Danny’s trip to Japan. The documentary was shown in movie theaters all over Switzerland and in parts of Europe.
Over the past years Danny has built many exceptional pieces which have become even more successful than the original D´MX. After travelling all year around the globe and attending all the international bike shows, Danny still finds the time to ride his bikes and has also recently been spotted riding a dirt bike again !

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HardNine Choppers Motorbike

Custom Builder Danny Schneider
Brand Harley Davidson
Model WLC
Year 1943
Production 20,000 units for the Canadian Army
Engine size 750cc
Speed 3 speeds
Colour Purple metal flakes and pinstripes
Custom made by H9C Gas and oil tanks:

• Front and back fenders
• Bars
• Pipe
• Seat
• Triple trees
• Grips
• Carburettor
• Gas caps

Limited edition Unique piece
Retail price Watch & Motorbike: CHF 110,000.-*

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Contact Lisa Feldman / PR / media@romainjerome.ch
Danny Schneider / Custom Builder / mail@hardninechoppers.com
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BVLGARI – Il Giardino Marino

BVLGARI – Il Giardino Marino NEW

IL GIARDINO MARINO DI BVLGARI
Horological complexity inspired by a total immersion in marine beauty

With Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari, Bvlgari continues to explore the wonders of nature’s gardens, this time by taking elegant individuals on a journey of horological complications through the rare universe of marine beauty.

Last year, Bvlgari creative fine watchmakers took inspiration from the natural botanical world, offering its first complicated watch for ladies. Christened Il Giardino Tropicale di Bvlgari, it was a natural successor to the “Naturalia” jewellery collection of the 1990s whose naturalist palette of plant-themed shapes and bright colours drew on the diverse treasures of fauna and flora; an enchanted jewellery collection which remains, to this day, so dear to the Italian jeweller.

Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari is a fresh take on these earlier botanical and zoological themes. Put simply, it is a wristwatch that achieves the remarkable feat of combining the art of miniature painting – a much valued technique that dates back to the golden age of the Renaissance artists – with the perfection of haute jewellery, which is the signature of Bvlgari’s master artisans, and the precision of Swiss fine watchmaking.

In a similar way, Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari dives into a maritime dream world in which the silent watery landscape finds its rhythm in the harmonious oscillations of a tourbillon movement whose technical sophistication is matched only by its pristine beauty. There will only be 50 of each version, rendering the watch a token of true exclusivity.

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Supported by an unbelievably transparent sapphire bridge, the tourbillon of this exceptional timepiece is revealed through a round window, open like the porthole of a bathyscaph on a journey through an enchanted underwater world filled with vibrant colour. The power reserve of this BVL 263 calibre – made of platinum, with a 22K gold oscillating weight that ensures automatic winding – yields 64 hours of operating autonomy. Designed for elegant occasions, the watch is naturally at home in aquatic situations, since it is water-resistant to 30 metres.

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Just as the pearl is preserved by its shell, the refined precious mechanism of Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari is enhanced by a Côtes de Genève decoration and fine circular-graining. These subtle touches are housed within a 37mm diameter case made of 18K pink gold, of which the bezel is either adorned with the name ‘Bvlgari’, or set with 36 faceted diamonds totalling 2.88 carats.
The true pleasure of the Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari, however, lies not so much in the prospect of experiencing athletic, aquatic adventures, but rather in the aesthetic beauty of its enchanting dial. Each decorative element on the dial is a visual surprise.

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In order to emphasise the theme of maritime nature, Bvlgari’s artisans have chosen to work with authentic, natural materials – mother-of-pearl, coral, turquoise, and diamonds. Specifically, 29 brilliant-cut diamonds trace the heart of the starfish and punctuate the coral. Dark blue lacquer, evoking the pure depths of the ocean, provides a delicate background that’s matched by the transparency of beautiful sapphires. The overall effect is of a shoal of mischievous fish floating in crystal-clear waters, while sparkling starfish frolic amongst the foliage of precious coral.

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To achieve this superb result Bvlgari’s master-craftsmen employed both ancient techniques associated with marquetry and the skilful expertise gleaned from generations of working with high jewellery.

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Creating a timepiece like this requires an unfettered abundance of time. Calmly, patiently and with great precision, the master-craftsmen give life to dials after a period of careful work. The gold dial plate is first fashioned in order to fit the coral and fish motifs inside the space available before it is coated on the base with an intense blue lacquer. The next step requires recreates the underwater life. Here, the craftsman hand polishes each piece in the chromatic composition to give a very soft “cushion” effect. Each element, be it coral, white or turquoise mother-of-pearl, requires great care and delicacy before it is finished and adjusted into place. The overall motif is then given the perfect finishing touch with brilliant-cut diamonds.

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The creation of each edition of Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari is like the birth of a creative spring. The ensemble requires exceptional mastery of a wide range of skills, not least of which are a special knack and a keen eye that no machine could ever imitate, and which can only stem from a blend of intelligence and experience, knowledge and passion.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model: BVLGARI – Il Giardino Marino di Bvlgari

Movement

• BVL 263 calibre
• Manufacture-made mechanical self-winding movement with Tourbillon on a sapphire bridge; 263 polished and hand-finished parts, 22K gold oscillating weight, driving hours and minutes indications

• 21,600 vph (3Hz), 40 jewels; 64-hour power reserve
• Diameter: 28.60 mm; thickness: 5.95 mm

Case and dial

• 18K pink gold 37 mm-diameter case, 10.70 mm thick, non-set or set with 36 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 2.88 cts); 18K pink gold crown set with a rubellite; water-resistant to 30 m

• Blue lacquered champlevé dial hand-decorated using marquetry-like techniques, set with 29 brilliant-cut diamonds (approx. 0.065 cts)

• Blue alligator leather strap with an 18K pink gold pin buckle

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