Friday, July 11, 2014

ORIS – Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter



ORIS Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter NEW

The new Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter

More than 75 years after Oris made its first pilot’s watch, the company is proud to announce the launch of the most innovative pilot’s watch in its history – the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter, the world’s first automatic mechanical watch with a mechanical altimeter.

It’s the latest in a long line of Oris pilot’s watches, stretching back to 1938. Oris has a proud tradition of making accurate, reliable, industrially manufactured and sensibly priced wristwatches, which is why Oris has become the pilot’s choice.


The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter has been developed entirely by Oris to serve as a high-performance instrument for pilots.

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The altimeter of the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter is activated by unscrewing the crown into ‘Position 1’, indicated by a red ring. Once set, the watch shows the current altitude via a yellow indicator, and the corresponding air pressure via a red indicator.

Watchmaking takes to the skies

The histories of watchmaking and aviation are inextricably linked. Developments in aviation during the first four decades of the 20th century had transformed the notion of heavier-than-air flight from an impossible dream into a commercial, industrial and military reality. Flying was the future – it was fast, exciting, dangerous, and the men and women who took to the skies became heroic figures.

Like the aircraft themselves, early navigational flying aids were very basic. It quickly became clear that pilots needed quality timekeeping instruments they could depend on when planning routes and manoeuvres, and undertaking airborne missions.

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  A photo taken in 1953 of the Oris factory in Hölstein, where the company has been based since 1904 until today.

Pocket watches were still the trend during the early flight years at the beginning of the 20th century. But for pilots, who would be gloved to protect them from the elements, fumbling around in a pocket for an important reading was impractical.

The practical alternative was a watch worn on the wrist. No longer hidden from view, wristwatches meant pilots could quickly and easily reference the time without a great deal of movement. Wristwatches were quickly adopted by pilots around the world.

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Accurate wristwatches played a vital role in the war effort. Here, US pilots synchronise their timepieces before take-off.


A period of innovation

But they weren’t perfect, and improvements followed. Movements became smaller, because few pilots could wear a pocket watch on their wrist without it being an obstruction in the confined space of a cockpit. Dials became more legible, stripped back to the essentials, with luminescent materials applied to the hands and hour markers so the watch could be read during night flying. And crowns became larger so pilots could operate a watch while wearing gloves.

As aircraft and the men and women who flew them became more and more popular, so the pilot’s watch aesthetic grew in influence. Those returning from wartime operations were heroes – and their standard-issue watches became symbols of their heroic deeds. Aviation made wristwatches both better and more fashionable.

The pilot’s choice

Oris was at the heart of this sea change. The original 1938 Big Crown Pointer Date watch was pioneering, not just because of its oversized crown, but because of its pointer date function, a design that would become the Oris signature.

In the decades since, Oris has produced legion pilot’s watches. Over the last 20 years, many have been produced in honour of Oris partnerships; others have been limited editions, created to mark significant landmarks in aviation history or the achievements of contemporary pilots.

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Produced in 1938, the Oris Pointer Date had a central hand indicating the date and an oversized crown. Today it has become th brand’s signature design.


The Oris Flight Timer 1945 LE marked 60 years since the end of the Second World War; the Oris Polly Vacher Limited Edition celebrated the remarkable British aviatrix, who in 2003 became the first woman to fly solo around the globe via the North and South Poles; and this year, the Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition embodies the company’s partnership with the iconic Australian aeromedical service.

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The Oris Royal Flying Doctor Service Limited Edition pays tribute to the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which provides vital aeromedical healthcare across Australia.

Mainstays of the Oris aviation collection include the Big Crown (continuing the story started 76 years ago), the BC3 and the BC4. The BC3 was introduced in 1999 and is a classic pilot’s watch, with a robust round case, and black or white dials with simple, highly legible detailing. The BC4 design first appeared in 2008. Its design was based on high-functioning cockpit instruments, and it came loaded with functionality – current models carry chronographs, retrograde dates, regulator dials and a world timer that shows three time zones simultaneously, one of which can be adjusted forwards or backwards in one-hour jumps via plus and minus pushbuttons on either side of the case. In 2009, the BC4 won a prestigious Red Dot Design award.

The story continues…

Aviation continues to play a significant role in the Oris line-up. In 2014, Oris introduced the Big Crown ProPilot collection, a series of mechanical watches designed to cope with life in the cockpit. Initially, there were three models – a date, a day/date, both with an enlarged font size, and a chronograph. Now, the Swiss watch company is unveiling the most complicated pilot’s watch it has ever made – the Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter. The new watch is an innovation pioneered by Oris in its Höl stein factory, and the world’s first and patented automatic mechanical watch with a mechanical altimeter.

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The new Oris ProPilot Collection: (l-r) the Big Crown ProPilot Chronograph GMT, the Big Crown ProPilot Day Date, and the Big Crown ProPilot Date. All three pieces boast a coin-edged bezel – a design element inspired by the turbines of a jet engine.

It demonstrates Oris’s exceptional watchmaking know-how and horological ambition, both of which have been built up over 110 years of watchmaking history.

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The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter has two crowns. The crown at 2 o’clock is used to adjust the time and date. The second crown at 4 o’clock operates the altimeter.


Air Time
The new Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter

An instrument designed for altitude workers

The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter has been developed entirely by Oris to serve as a high-performance instrument for pilots, mountaineers, explorers and research scientists, who work at altitude. Its sturdy 47mm multi-piece stainless steel case houses an Oris automatic movement, and a Swiss mechanical barometric altimeter and barometer movement.

One of the biggest challenges facing Oris engineers was the design of the altimeter hand itself. Making the altimeter mechanism small enough to fit inside a wristwatch meant the hand had to be extremely lightweight, but stiff enough to avoid tolerances and therefore inaccurate readings. The solution was to create it from laminated carbon fibre, making the hand seven times lighter, but 10 times stiffer than the average watch hand.

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The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter is available in three different textile straps: grey, green and black. Here shown with the grey textile strap and feet scale.


Another challenge was how to protect the inner workings of the watch from moisture when the altimeter is activated. Oris patented a new altimeter adjustment and venting crown, which prevents moisture from entering the watch using a membrane made of PTFE, which creates a vapour barrier.

The above mentioned aspects are covered by an Oris patent i.e. the multi-function adjustment venting crown, the co-axial layout of the watch and altimeter movements, including a skeletonised movement holder, and the carbon fibre altimeter hand.

How the patented Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter works

The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter has two crowns. The crown at 2 o’clock is a conventional crown to adjust the time and date, and to wind the watch as necessary (the automatic movement has a 38-hour power reserve).

A second screw-down crown at 4 o’clock operates the altimeter. When screwed down into ‘Position 0’, the altimeter is inactive and the watch is water-resistant to 10 bar. The altimeter is activated by unscrewing the crown into ‘Position 1’, indicated by a red ring.

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 The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter is also available with a metre scale. Alternatively, the timepiece can be equipped with a leather strap or a metal bracelet.

When the crown is pulled out into ‘Position 2’, thealtimeter can be calibrated. Once set, the watch shows the current altitude via the yellow indicator, and the corresponding air pressure via the red indicator. The altitude scale is around the outer dial ring; it can measure altitude up to 15,000 feet or 4,500 metres (two models have been produced, one with a scale in feet, one in metres). The air pressure scale is recessed between the altimeter scale and the central dial. Once the altimeter is no longer required, the crown can be returned to Position 0 by screwing it down, resealing the watch case and ensuring it is once again water-resistant to 10 bar.

The Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter, the world’s first automatic mechanical altimeter watch developed for ambitious explorers.

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Technical Specifications

Oris Big Crown ProPilot Altimeter

Ref. 733 7705 4134 TS , Ø 47.00mm, with Feet Scale Limited edition 200 pieces
Ref. 733 7705 4164 TS, Ø 47.00mm, with Metre Scale Limited edition 200 pieces

Movement
· Oris automatic mechanical movement Cal. 733, based on SW200 with date
window at 3 o’clock
· Integrated Swiss mechanical barometric altimeter and barometer movement
Case
 · Multi-piece stainless steel case.
  Water-resistant to 10 bar/100m
· Sapphire crystal domed and with anti-reflective coating on both sides
· Screwed case back
· Screw-in stainless steel crowns.
  Patented Oris altimeter adjustment and venting crown, incl. a PTFE vapour barrier
Dial
 · Black dial with printed Arabic numerals filled with Super-LumiNova®, same
as hour and minute hands
· Altimeter hand made from laminated carbon fibre
Strap
 · Textile strap with stainless steel folding clasp.
  Also available with leather strap or metal bracelet

· Swiss Retail Price:
CHF 3,300 with textile strap,
CHF 3,500 with metal bracelet
· Available from September 2014

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F.P.Journe – A New Dial in Gold


F.P.JourneA New Dial in Gold

Timeless Elegance and sheer perfection for the new F.P.Journe face
Ever since François-Paul Journe created timepieces, his dream was to manufacture them in Gold. The dream became reality in 2004, and F.P.Journe is today the only watch brand to produce its movements in 18K rose Gold.

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Before diving in the heart of its haute horology mysterious mechanical gear trains, one discovers first their face through their emblematic dials, made today in massive 18K Gold, with embossed mirror numbers integrated in the dial.

F.P.JourneChronomètre Souverain Gold

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After a very careful preparation of the dial, including a refined sanding for the base to be perfect, a specific F.P.Journe silver layer is applied. The numbers are then surfaced with a diamond tool making them appear like mirrors on the dial. The last operation is the print transfer for the time indications and the F.P.Journe logo which requires up to 5 successive layers for a perfect bombé shape.
Completed with the F.P.Journe drop shaped hands, the new Gold dial is dedicated to the Chronomètre Souverain, the Octa Réserve and the Octa Lune. These 3 watches are available in the 10 F.P.Journe Boutiques.

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Technical Specifications

Model:  Chronomètre Souverain

Movement Exclusive F.P.Journe caliber 1304
    Manually wound by 38 turns
    Movement in 18K rose Gold
Dimensions of the Movement
    Overall diameter : 30.40 mm
    Casing-up diameter : 29.60 mm
    Overall height : 3.75 mm
    Height of winding system : 2.30 mm
    Diameter of stem thread : S0.90 mm
Balance
    Four inertia weights
    Flat Anachron microflamed spring
    Mobile stud holders
    Free sprung
    Nivatronic laser-welded to collet
    Pinned GE stud
    Frequency : 21,600 v / h, (3Hz)
    Inertia : 10.10 mg /cm2
    Angle of lift : 52°
    Amplitude : 0h dial up : > 320°
    24h dial up : > 280°
Principal characteristics
    Two mainspring barrels in parallel
   Time adjustment via crown in position 2
    Pallets escapement with 15 tooth escape wheel
    Two position crown
Indications
    Central hours and minutes
    Sub-second at 7h30
    Power reserve at 3h00
Power reserve
    56 hours +- 2h.
Decoration
    Partly circular grained baseplate, solar grained
    Polished screw heads, chamfered slots
    Pegs with polished rounded ends
Case
    Platinum or red gold
    Diameter : 40.00 mm (or 38mm upon request)
    Height : 8.60 mm
Dial
    Red Gold case: red Gold with silver, numbers integrated in the dial, hands golden 5N
    Platinum case: white gold with silver, numbers integrated in the dial, hands in steel
Number of Pieces
    Movement without dial : 161
    Cased-up on leather strap: 198
    Jewels : 22

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F.P.JourneOcta Reserve Gold
 
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Technical Specifications

Model:  Octa Réserve & Octa Lune

Movement  Exclusive F.P.Journe calibre 1300.3
Unidirectional automatic winding
   Movement in 18K rose gold
Dimensions of the movement
   Total diameter: 30.80 mm
   Casing-up diameter 30.40 mm
   Overall height: 5.70 mm
   Height of winding system: 3.00 mm
   Diameter of stem thread S0.90 mm
Balance Four adjustable inertia weights
   Anachron flat balance spring
   Mobile stud holder
   Free-sprung
   Nivatronic laser soldered balance spring
   Pinned GE stud
   Frequency: 21,600v/h (3Hz)
   Inertia: 10.10 mg*cm2
   Angle of lift: 52°
   Amplitude: 0h dial up: >300° -
   120h dial up: >280°
Main Characteristics  
   Three position crown – winding of the watch in position 0, clock wise - 
   Correction of date in position 1, anti clock wise – correction of the moon in position 1, 
   (AL) – correction of time in position 2 - Instantaneous jump calendar - 
   Off-centre winding rotor – barrel with slipping spring – Escapement 15 tooth
Indication Reserve  
   Central hours and minutes - Small seconds at 4:30 -  
   Large date at 11h30 - Power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock –
Indication Moon   
   Central hours and minutes - Small seconds at 6h00 - 
    Large date at 11h30 - Power-reserve indicator at 9 o’clock – 
   Moon phase at 7h00
Autonomy 120 ± 12 hours
Winding speed on watch winder: 274 rotations / 24 hours
Decoration 
   Circular côtes de Genève on bridges – partly circular graining on base plate – polished screw heads with chamfered slots – chamfered and circular grained wheels – 
   Steel components hand polished and chamfered
Case dimensions 
   Platinum or 18K red Gold
   40 mm (or 38 mm upon request)
 
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Brigitte Bocquet-Makhzani - Communication
International PR & Events Manager
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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Ulysse Nardin – Freak Blue Cruiser















Ulysse NardinFreak Blue Cruiser NEW
Flying the navy blue flag
Born from a pioneering spirit in 2001, and completely redesigned in 2013 to bring it into line with the seafaring theme cherished by Ulysse Nardin, the Freak Cruiser is hoisting the mainsail and heading for blue ocean waters. As spectacular as ever with its flying “Carrousel-Tourbillon” and its Dual Ulysse escapement in silicon, this exceptional timepiece now wears its bezel, rotating lower bridge and rotating upper bridge in deep aquatic colors. Like an old sea-dog, it has acquired the name Blue Cruiser on its voyages.

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Never before has a watch accomplished such a conceptual and technological leap forward for watchmaking – a feat that remains unrivalled even today. Stripped of its dial and hands, the Blue Cruiser is designed so that the movement revolves on itself.

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 Connected to the center of this incredible ship, the rotating lower bridge indicates the hours, while the upper bridge, in the form of a skeletonized ship's anchor – bearing the gear train, the balance spring and the exclusive Dual Ulysse silicon escapement – shows the minutes.

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Named the flying Carrousel-Tourbillon, this system which defies the imagination is entirely free floating, as it no longer includes the center pin which in previous incarnations was stowed with the sapphire crystal to support the entire structure.

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The Blue Cruiser is also unusual in the way it is operated. Stripped of a crown and push-pieces, it is set using the rotating bezel, in both directions. As for winding the barrel – designed to offer a power reserve of more than seven days – this is done using the rear bezel mounted on ball bearings. These two elements – the front and lower bezels – are thus an integral part of this breathtaking manual-wind movement, visible through the open back.

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In 18 ct white or rose gold, this avant-garde vessel measures a respectable 45 mm in diameter, a dimension that appeals rather than repels. Very elegant mounted on a blue or brown alligator strap with deployment clasp, the Blue Cruiser is, by its very nature, suited to voyages of all kinds.

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Reference: 2050-131/03  White Gold case Blue Alligator leather strap



























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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

CHRISTOPHE CLARET – X-TREM-1 Red Gold and Chocolate PVD Titanium















CHRISTOPHE CLARETX-TREM-1 Red Gold and Chocolate PVD Titanium Limited Edition NEW

The X-TREM-1
Ultimate watchmaking by Christophe Claret

X-TREM-1, the first of a new generation of timepieces, represents a major technical and aesthetic accomplishment: a flying tourbillon inclined at a 30° angle, mounted on a three-dimensional curvex titanium mainplate, equipped with a retrograde hours and minutes display system that is radically different from existing watchmaking conventions. Two tiny hollowed steel spheres, isolated within sapphire tubes on the left and right sides of the caseband magically move with no mechanical connection thanks to magnetic fields.

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X    for eXperimental
T    for Time
R    for Research
   for Engineering
M   for Mechanism

X-TREM. The concept certainly deserves its name. It expresses Christophe Claret’s determination to continue pushing the boundaries of mechanical watchmaking, integrating certain fields of research never previously applied in this domain.
The Manufacture from Le Locle presents the first creation in a new X-TREM collection that will be exceptional in all ways. X-TREM-1 features a tourbillon timepiece and uses magnetic fields to indicate the hours and minutes.


The challenge is bold and some might say a little crazy: How could someone possibly think about introducing a magnetic field – the arch enemy of horological mechanisms – into the heart of a watch? That is what purists are liable to say. And yet Christophe Claret has done just that by creating a system where two small steel spheres – hollowed to make them lighter – encased within two sapphire tubes placed to the right and left of the caseband, are controlled by precision magnetic fields generated by two miniature magnets moved by cables. The cables are incredibly flexible, made from hundreds of Dyneema nanofibres all contained within an ultra-high-strength polyethylene gel, capable of withstanding tensile forces of up to a kilo. The entire thread is thinner than a human hair (4 hundredths of a mm in diameter). The resistance of the thread has been tested in the Manufacture Claret on an accelerated-wear simulator corresponding to six years of operation. The spheres have no mechanical connection with the movement, with each one floating inside the two tubes and creating outstanding horological magic.

“We developed this technology with the School of Business and Engineering Vaud (HEIG-VD) in Yverdon-les-Bains, and a team headed by Professor Besson,” explains Christophe Claret. “What’s more, the magnetic fields have been focused so that they have no effect whatsoever on the mechanisms – apart from the task assigned to them, which is to help display the time in a quite incredible and original way.”

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The initial project, which was in fact very different from the one now being presented, was proposed by two Neuchâtel watchmakers, Frédéric Richard and Olivier Randin, to Christophe Claret – who decided to acquire the rights and patent.
The “floating” sphere display system of the X-TREM-1 is not the only technical feat involved. The entire construction and finishing of this timepiece meets the extreme demands systematically imposed by

Christophe Claret.

Ultra-light titanium was used for the three-dimensional curvex mainplate and the bridges. A determination to enhance ergonomics and reduce volumes guided the designer in his choices. This is indeed a first for such a complex calibre, especially one made in titanium. The case is composed of titanium and white or red gold, or platinum, and produced in limited series of eight per model. The flying tourbillon is fitted with double ceramic bearings to enhance its shock-resistance. It is inclined at a 30-degree angle in order to make it even more clearly visible to the wearer.

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The hand-wound watch draws its energy from two barrels – a necessity in this case, since they enable the use of a sophisticated display without disturbing the rate of the tourbillon, and thus the accuracy of the watch. The first barrel is reserved for the tourbillon, the second for the hours and minutes. The timing gear train (first barrel) is regulated by the tourbillon; while the display gear train is regulated by a special escapement which picks up the relevant information from the timing gear train. The latter is composed of a lever that releases a tooth of the pallet-wheel of the display gear train every 25 seconds, which is is driven by a cam connected to the timing gear train. When one of the gear trains reaches the end of the power reserve of its respective barrel, the escapement interrupts the running of its neighbour. This conception offers an important advantage in that the tourbillon and display gear trains are independent, thus avoiding disturbances, optimising power reserve and endowing the watch with excellent precision.

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But that’s not all. For Christophe Claret, every technical innovation must be validated and approved, which is why each movement is hand assembled from start to finish by the same watchmaker who ensures its technical and aesthetic qualities. At the end of the process, the timepiece undergoes a stringent set of internal testing in the THF (Test Homologation Fiabilité) workshop, after which it earns a certificate guaranteeing its quality and precision.

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The underlying haute horlogerie criteria governing all activities conducted within the Manufacture also apply to the finishing and the exterior of the timepiece: components are hand-bevelled, flanks are straight-grained, sinks on solid gears are polished and the spokes on open-worked gears are bevelled and polished, screw heads are mirror-polished, and cams, bridges and the tourbillon cage are mirror-polished on the visible side. Christophe Claret devotes particular care to the finishing of each component, which is designed to ensure the overall harmony and aesthetic coherence of the model.

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Christophe Claret considers the creation of each object as a collective challenge that takes shape by dint of passion and perseverance, along with a significant measure of emotions and dreams. He is never happy just to redo something that has already been done. The brand is resolutely dedicated to technological innovation and never hesitates to venture off the beaten track in its quest to offer unprecedented ways of reading the time.

 


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Technical Specifications


CALIBRE FLY11:   
Dimensions:        26.6 x 46.4 x 11.94 mm
Number of parts:         419
Number of jewels:         64
Power reserve:         50+ hours
Barrels:         Dual barrels: one for the movement gear train, one for the time indications
The tourbillon movement and the time indication gear trains each have their own independent energy supply to optimize power distribution and duration.
Tourbillon:    
Escapement: Swiss lever type
Oscillation frequency of the balance: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)
Tourbillon rotates once every 60 seconds
Flying tourbillon inclined at 30° supported by a double ceramic bearing, with cone-shaped pinion transmission
Functions:        
Mystery hours and minutes displayed on each side of the case, with indications provided by hollowed steel spheres moving 23 mm inside two cylindrical sapphire tubes - The metal spheres are driven by magnetic carriages following a thread. Seconds displayed on the tourbillon cage
Mechanical, hand-wound movement
Open barrel acts as movement state-of-wind indicator: when the movement is fully wound the spring is centered in the barrel
Mainplate:
Curvex with sides inclined at 30° angle
Mainplate and bridges in bead-blasted titanium
Open-worked ratchet and wheel
Distinctive features:
Use of precisely-shaped magnetic fields in a mechanical movement
No mechanical connection between the indications and the movement
Fine adjustment system for the retrograde display return-spring
EXTERIOR:
Case:
Rectangular with curvex profile
Dimensions: 40.80 x 56.80 x 15 mm
Water resistance: 3 ATM  / 30 m / 100 ft
Material:
Polished white gold/bead-blasted black PVD-coated grade 5 titanium
Polished rose gold/bead-blasted black PVD-coated grade 5 titanium
Platinum/bead-blasted black PVD-coated grade 5 titanium
Hour and minute displays:
    Hours and minutes are indicated by two 4mm-diameter hollowed spheres weighing 0.100 grams that move past sapphire scales marked with thin Super-LumiNova graduations beneath the sapphire
Pusher:     Fast time adjustment is via an integrated pusher on the caseband at 12 o’clock
Bows:      Winding and time-setting via lift-out rotating “bows” on caseback
Strap:        Black hand-sewn alligator leather or rubber-touch leather fitted with an innovative two-screw fastening system that facilitates strap change and avoids damaging the case
Buckle:      Titanium folding clasp with gold buckle
Distinctive features:   Super-LumiNova along the side of the caseband enables time reading in the dark
Number of watches:      Each version is issued in a limited edition of eight pieces

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

VULCAIN – Aviator Instrument Chronograph


VULCAINAviator Instrument Chronograph  NEW


VULCAIN CONSOLIDATES ITS NOW FAMOUS
AVIATOR” RANGE WITH A NEW RESOLUTELY
SPORTY, MASCULINE MODEL


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The longstanding ties between the Manufacture in Le Locle and the field of aviation date back to the 1950s in Switzerland, when Vulcain watches equipped pilots of the national airline company and subsequently found their way across the Atlantic. It was in 1960 that Captain Richard F. Cyr of the US Navy described his attachment to its timepiece “My small friend and I have managed to survive most everything together (…) I am reluctant to let the ordinary jeweler touch it”.

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Vulcain accordingly decided to dedicate a full-fledged collection to these knights of the sky: the “Aviator” range.

 VULCAIN Aviator Instrument Chronograph - CLASSIC
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Technical Specifications

 Reference: 590263A07.BFC002  Black  Dial
 Reference: 590263A77.BFC011  Off-white Dial

CASE
Case: 316L Steel
Pusher: all rhodium or with blue, black or red head
Case-back: sapphire
Dial: silver, charcoal grey, blue or chocolate rhodiumed applies
Diameter: 44,60 mm
Height: 15,40 mm
Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 10 ATM
CALIBRE VULCAIN AUTOMATIC V- 59
Movement: 13¼-lignes mechanical chronograph unidirectional self-winding calibre with date,
27 jewels, 247 components, lift angle 49°
Decoration: nickel coating, skeleton rotor
Functions: hour, minute, seconds counter at 9 o’clock,
date window at 6 o’clock, centre second chronograph,
30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock,
12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
Frequency: 28’800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 48 hours
STRAP
Strap: black / brown leather
Dimensions: 23/20 mm
Buckle: steel folding clasp
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This year, the Manufacture is offering a new “Aviator Instrument Chronograph” collection comprising six references – equipped with a polished case for the “classic” range and a brushed case for the “sports” range.

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The elegance of this chronograph with its refined, sophisticated finishes displays a concern for detail that highlights its virile and contemporary nature.

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Playing on contrasting effects, the Arabic numerals are enhanced with Superluminova, while the pushpieces match the colour of the dial and the case features alternating polished and brushed finishes.

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Equipped with hour and minute hands, a date window at 6 o’clock, a chronograph sweep-seconds hand, as well as 30-minute and 12-hour counters at 3 and 6 o’clock respectively, this timepiece springs a surprise at 9 o’clock.

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In a nod to aviation, it features a seconds counter reminiscent of the “Alarm Flag” appearing on radio altimeter cockpit instruments. Reinforcing the dynamic design of this model, the oscillating weight has been openworked to provide a glimpse of the movement.

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VULCAINAviator Instrument Chronograph - SPORT
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Technical Specifications

 Reference: 590163A27.BFC002  Silver Dial with charcoal grey applies
 Reference: 590163A17.BFC006  Charcoal grey Dial
 Reference: 590163A37.BFC010  Blue Dial

CASE
Case: 316L Steel
Pusher: all rhodium or with blue, black or red head
Case-back: sapphire
Dial: silver, charcoal grey, blue or chocolate rhodiumed applies
Diameter: 44,60 mm
Height: 15,40 mm
Glass: domed shape sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 10 ATM
CALIBRE VULCAIN AUTOMATIC V- 59
Movement: 13¼-lignes mechanical chronograph unidirectional self-winding calibre with date,
27 jewels, 247 components, lift angle 49°
Decoration: nickel coating, skeleton rotor
Functions: hour, minute, seconds counter at 9 o’clock,
date window at 6 o’clock, centre second chronograph,
30-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock,
12-hour counter at 6 o’clock
Frequency: 28’800 vibrations per hour
Power reserve: 48 hours
STRAP
Strap: black / blue / chestnut leather
Dimensions: 23/20 mm
Buckle: steel folding clasp 
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