Thursday, February 12, 2015

Ulysse Nardin – Stranger Vivaldi Limited Edition















Ulysse Nardin Exceptional Stranger Vivaldi Limited Edition

Ulysse Nardin Musical Marvel Delights on the Hour, 
on Request with Vivaldi Melody.


Ulysse Nardin delighted high horology enthusiasts in 2013 with the introduction of “Stranger”. A marvel timepiece, it married movement and design with music, playing a rendition of Strangers in the Night. 

In its second release, the in-house developed, self-winding, musical mechanical watch performs the Vivaldi melody, Violin Concerto in E. Best known for his violin concertos, Four Seasons, famed Baroque composer Vivaldi’s brilliance is bestowed on this limited edition of 99 pieces crafted from 18-karat rose gold 5N. This new timepiece is a symbol of the harmonious melding of tradition and technology.

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Based on the Ulysse Nardin caliber 690 using silicium technology, the timekeeper is not only easy to operate, but it also takes wearers down the reminiscent road of childhood. Its muse: a classical music box. Within, it’s as if a music box has been whittled down and flattened to supercharge this superb timepiece. On the hour and on request, owners can enjoy listening to this cheerful and soothing Vivaldi melody.

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By simply pressing the on/off pusher at the 10 o’clock position, the musical mechanism can be activated or deactivated. Press the melody-on-call pusher at 8 o’clock and instant pleasure comes to those who seek a melodic lift throughout their day.

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Unique to this collection, as well, is how to wind the wristwatch, correct the time and set the date. These actions are completed by triggering the crown functions over a pusher instead of the customary action of pulling the crown. A prime advancement in watchmaking, the movement enables adjustments with significant ease, as each manipulation happens by a forward or backward turn of the crown.

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As revolutionary as it is in engineering, it is equally stylish. Exhibiting a modern appeal, sleek lines are tempered by a repetitive circle motif. Large Roman numerals mark the hours, adding a casual air. Its aesthetic is further warmed by an original medallion on the back denoting its authenticity as a Ulysse Nardin musical masterpiece. Currently crafted in rose gold, this exclusive item would be just as alluring in other colors, too. It may simply be a matter of time.

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A renowned manufacturer of musical timepieces, such as Stranger, and Genghis Khan and Alexander the Great Westminster tourbillon minute repeaters, Ulysse Nardin continues its storytelling of function, sound and aesthetic playing in perfect concert through this latest addition to its musical family of watches.

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Technical Specifications
 
Reference: 6902-125/VIV
Model:  Exceptional  Stranger Vivaldi
Limited Edition to 99 pieces 

Movement:
Caliber
UN-690
In-house designed movement

64 jewels
Escapement, anchor and balance spring in silicium
Power-Reserve:  Approx. 48 h
Winding:  Self-winding
Functions:
Hours, minutes, seconds
Selection of functions by integral pusher crown
Melody played on the hour or on request
On/off selector for the melody function “Melody-on-call” selector
Case:
18 carat rose gold
Dial:
 
Small seconds and date display at 6 o’clock
Roman numerals
Music box mechanism on rotating disc with 10 blades

Diameter: 45 mm
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel
Crown: with special pusher
Water-resistance: 30 m
Crystal: Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Case-back: with a medallion
Strap:
Leather strap with a folding buckle

Limited Edition to 99 pieces

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Wednesday, February 11, 2015

FRANC VILA – Inaccessible Tourbillon Repetition Minute


















FRANC VILAFVn Nº3 Inaccessible Tourbillon Repetition Minute NEW

FRANC VILA to introduce a Tourbillon 
with Minute Repetition in Baselworld 2015

FRANC VILA unveiled today one of its novelties for Baselworld 2015: the FVn Nº 3 Inaccessible Tourbillon Minute Repeater. As explained by Franc Vila, the creator of the swiss brand, he chose the name Inaccessible because there won’t be two identical watches in this collection. Every piece will have a unique dial or some details that will make them different.

The inaugural piece of the collection will be presented in Baselworld 2015 and is the first platinum watch ever made by FRANC VILA. This material is not normally optimal for minute repeaters due to its density, but Franc Vila faced this challenge thanks to his background as a chemist and his acquired knowledge and experience when the brand introduced the SuperLigero collections. The FVn Nº 3 Inaccessible follows the philosophy of the FVa35 SuperLigero 5 Minute repeater: the clever combination of different densities in the watchcase and in the parts of the movement in charge of the transmission of the sound. This technical approach delivers an astounding sonority thus allowing the use of dense materials for the construction of the watchcase.

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In the words of Mr. Vila, “The minute repetition is one of my favorite complications because I find it to be the most poetic. I have always been passionate by the idea of mechanically converting time to music. In fact the first FRANC VILA watch was a perpetual watch with minute repeater. I’ve been working since the first moment to create a collection of minute repetition masterpieces and my aim since the beginning was to introduce a repeater with tourbillon, which is also one of my preferred complications.”

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One of the characteristics of the FVn Nº 3 Inaccessible is the mechanism to activate the minute repetition. Instead of the use of a lever to start the repeater Franc Vila chose the rotation of the bezel, thus achieving a more balanced design from an aesthetics point of view. The FVn Nº 3 is also the first tourbillon with minute repeater water resistant to 100 meters ever made.

The FVn Nº 3 Inaccessible pays homage to master watchmakers and Swiss savoir-faire while successfully achieving the goal of combining the most elevated classical complications with elegant and contemporary aesthetics.

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Technical details

Movement
Mechanical hand-wound FV No3 calibre,
315 parts, 29 jewels, 21,600 vib/h,
flying tourbillon with minute repeater, up to 90-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, minute repeater
Case
Platinum, circular bezel, “Esprit unique” ellipse shape.
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal, front and back
Water-resistant to 100 metres (10 bar / 330 ft)
Dial
Flying tourbillon at 6 o’clock
Bracelet/strap
Crocodile leather, crocodile lining, buckle
Price range: CHF >150000
Year: 2015
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