Ulysse Nardin – Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture

Ulysse Nardin – Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture Limited Edition NEW

The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture celebrates the interplay of light and innovation.

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Ulysse Nardin unveils an exclusive skeleton tourbillon caliber incorporating the very latest silicium technology. It is an exquisite expression of the brand's pioneering spirit.

With this timepiece, the Le Locle-based Manufacture combines cutting-edge technology with an aesthetic exploration of the themes of transparency and simplicity. The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is an impressive and unique contemporary timepiece that pays tribute to the brand’s prestigious past.

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Purity and transparency.
Skeletonizing is a subtle art that requires both watchmaking know-how and an artistic sensibility. The aim is to reveal the inner workings of the movement by reducing the structure of components to a bare minimum, allowing light to penetrate freely through. Ulysse Nardin’s Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is a brilliant example of this endeavor.

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The in-house movement seduces with its refined architecture and perfectly balanced proportions. The barrel at 12 o’clock mirrors the escapement placed at 6 o’clock. Above the latter is a ratchet wheel engraved with the brand name, insignia and the power reserve. Surfaces are decorated with an eye-catching contrast of bead-blasted and polished finishes. Color variations enhance the visual interest of metallic components.

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Crimson rubies sparkle among the hand-beveled bridges embellished with a satin-finish “sunray" decoration. Each train wheel is rhodium-plated. The blue of the steel screws echoes the azure tone of the silicon components. The specially designed hands are inspired by a gently curved leaf shape and are skeletonized at their tips. Recalling a Ulysse Nardin caliber from 1922, the back bears a screwed-in plate engraved with the serial number, making each timepiece unique.

Cutting-edge technique.
Since it was founded in 1846, Ulysse Nardin has distinguished itself with its pioneering approach. The accuracy and quality of its timepieces have forged an unrivalled reputation for the brand in the rarefied world of fine watchmaking. Perpetuating this spirit, Ulysse Nardin has been a forerunner in the use of silicon, which it featured in a watch for the first time in 2001.

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The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is an elegant showcase for this exceptional know-how: nestled within the hand-wound mechanical movement is a flying tourbillon that comprises a balance spring, anchor and escapement wheel made from silicon. The power reserve offers an impressive duration of 170 hours.
The Skeleton Tourbillon Manufacture is available in two limited editions: 200 pieces in rose gold and 200 pieces in white gold.

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Technical Specifications

Reference: 1706-129 Rose Gold case Brown Alligator leather strap Limited edition 200 pieces
Reference: 1700-129 White Gold case Black Alligator leather strap Limited edition 200 pieces

Movement:
Calibe: UN-170 Manufacture
Escapement wheel and balance spring in silicium
23 jewels, 18’000 V/H
Power reserve: Approximately 170 hours
Winding: Manual Winding
Functions:
Hours and minutes
Case:
18 ct Gold
Rose gold and white gold
Dial: Skeleton
Diameter: 44 mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel
Crown: Screw-down security crown
Water-resistance: 30 m
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: sapphire crystal
Strap:
Exclusive Brown & Black Alligator leather strap

Limited edition 200 pieces
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MIDO – Great Wall - Black Chronometer & Brown Chronometer

MIDO – Great Wall Black & Brown Chronometer

A tribute to the grandiose architecture of the Great Wall of China, the Great Wall collection is enriched with two new models for men

Launched in 2012 by the watchmaker Mido, the Great Wall collection pays tribute to one of the boldest architectural achievements in history. Two new men’s models, the sporty Black Chronometer and the elegant Brown Chronometer, have joined the collection whose unique forms are inspired by the Great Wall of China. Reminiscent of the stones that pave this symbolic monument, their dials are worked in relief, whilst the striated disc that surrounds them and the fluted sides of their cases subtly evoke its impressive ramparts. The Black Chronometer and the Brown Chronometer are fitted with a COSC-certified automatic movement. Just like the famous structure, these two characteristic timepieces are distinguished by the singularity of their design and their robustness.

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With its Great Wall collection, the watchmaker Mido has chosen to pay tribute to one of the world’s most impressive architectural achievements. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Great Wall of China is a unique construction and one of the most significant monuments ever built by Man. Taking its references from the very shapes of the wall, the Great Wall collection conveys both its robustness and timelessness, a mark of true design for Mido.

The two new models that join this collection are distinguished by the singularity of their design and their assertive masculine character. With a diameter of 42 mm, the steel case (black PVD-treated for the Black Chronometer and rose PVD-treated for the Brown Chronometer) reveals a dial worked in relief, a subtle evocation of the stones that pave the Great Wall. The centre of the dial is surrounded by a striated disc – punctuated by large applied indexes – which evoke the ramparts of the imposing monument, as do the fluted sides of the case. A window positioned at 3 o’clock reveals the day and the date.

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The raised chequered patterns that adorn the rubber strap of the Black Chronometer are a further nod to the famous edifice, whilst the various touches of orange on the dial and hands recall Mido’s visual identity. The Brown Chronometer, however, features a brown leather strap, and an anti-reflective sapphire crystal, treated on both sides, protects the dial of both models. The hour and minute hands are Super-LumiNova® treated (orange for the Black chronometer and white for the Brown chronometer), offering perfect readability, even at night.

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Robust and reliable, these two models are equipped with a COSC-certified chronometer automatic movement for precision in all conditions. Water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft), these timepieces both have a transparent case back which allows their finely decorated movement to be admired. Sporty or elegant, each of these two models will appeal to men who appreciate watches of character.

The Great Wall watch is also available in an entirely steel version (bracelet and case) with a black, anthracite or silver dial with nickel or black nickel indexes. A model with a silver dial and black leather strap is also available.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Ref: M019.631.36.297.00  Wall Brown Chronometer
Ref: M019.631.37.057.00  Wall Black Chronometer

Movement     
Automatic ETA 2836-2 certified COSC chronometer,
11½’’’, Ø25.60 mm, height: 5.05 mm, 25 jewels, 28,800 A/H,
INCABLOC and NIVACOURBE shock-absorber,
NIVAFLEX NM mainspring,
ANACHRON balance spring,
GLUCYDUR balance wheel.
Finely decorated chronometer movement with blued screws, decorated oscillating weight with Geneva stripes and engraved Mido logo.
Function 
HMSD+Day. Adjusted on 5 different positions for a high accuracy.
Min. 38 hours power reserve.
Case    
Stainless steel 316L with black PVD treatment (Black Chronometer)
or rose PVD treatment (Brown Chronometer),
Ø42 mm, 3 pieces, sapphire crystal with an anti-reflecting treatment on both sides, screwed crown, transparent case back to see the finely decorated chronometer movement, engraved serial number, water-resistant up to a pressure of 10 bar (100 m / 330 ft).
Bracelet    
Black rubber strap (Black Chronometer) or brown genuine calf leather strap with crocodile look (Brown Chronometer) with folding clasp.
Dial  
Black (Black Chronometer) or brown (Brown Chronometer), centre finished in relief, indexes individually applied, day and date at 3 o’clock.
Hands  
Hour and minute hands with Super-LumiNova®
(orange for the Black Chronometer and white for the Brown Chronometer) for easy readability at night.

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